Initial Thoughts on the raven game

[CoolieMan]

Najee is a beast - perfect weather for his running style - the outside runs need to go though

Warren needs to hold on to the ball

Rudy's pass to DJ was beautiful

playcalling is still an issue - at times it flat sucked

TJ with two big sacks - hopefully his knee is okay

Rudy played well enough to win this type of game

refs just didn't want to be the difference today and didn't call **** - dozens of missed holding calls

Disney needs to do better with the cameras on games like this

Go Titans / Dolphins

 

[bkwheat28]

Prayers for TJ. Team should stop by Ray the Knife’s house for some antler spray before leaving town.

 

[MTC]

If this team gets in. Can they win without TJ?

 

[slashsteel]

If this team gets in. Can they win without TJ?

This team is a long shot with or without TJ. They do have better depth at the position this season. So there is that...

 

[Sarge]

A win is a win. I’ll certainly take it. Rudolph magic continues. Hope they get in. This is just the team that will ruin someone’s season.

 

[SteelerFan448]

Great game from Harris. This is the type of running game they need this time of year and this type of weather.

The OL stepped up once again. Excellent work run blocking. Pass blocking, eh.

Mason was efficient today and made the big throw when he needed it.

If we played more to our success early in the game, I think this game ends up around 24-10. Got away from the inside run too much and too sloppy with the ball handling.

Defense played well with a bunch of backups in the lineup. The loss of Watt was huge and will be moving forward if they make it to the playoffs.

Always good to beat this team. 7 of 8 now.

 

[Lunar]

If this team gets in. Can they win without TJ?

nope.

 

[Punxsutawney]

Pass protection and ball security were the biggest negatives.

Rudolph only had two incompletions in heavy rain and one of them was a pretty good throw down the sideline that could have been a TD or big play, but DJ just didn't see the ball for whatever reason. Granted, the other was a dropped INT, so things kind of balance out.

It's hard not to continue to like what we're seeing from him, though his detractors remain quite vocal.

If they're fortunate enough to get into the playoffs, they're going to need to ride the running game for no other reason than to dominate the clock and limit the possessions of the opponent.

TJ or no TJ, the offenses in the AFC will eat them alive with the ILBs and DBs they have right now.

 

[BLITZ]

GP grew up a little today was my initial thought

 

[steelcan58]

If this team gets in. Can they win without TJ?

Right now the AFC is "Any Given Sunday". I don't think any team is invincible.

 

[Steelr4evr]

Prayers for TJ. Team should stop by Ray the Knife’s house for some antler spray before leaving town.

Some BPC 157 peptide would work much better. I'm almost certain the NFL has it banned..lol

 

[Steelr4evr]

Right now the AFC is "Any Given Sunday". I don't think any team is invincible.

Well, nobody in the playoffs get to have a crappy game without a long vacation to follow.

 

[BLITZ]

If the Steelers get in, they have as good as chance as anyone

 

[stillwright]

If the Steelers get in, they have as good as chance as anyone

So you are saying there is a chance.....

 

[JMM]

Great game. Needed more mud and chunks of sod.

 

[JMM]

So you are saying there is a chance.....

 

[johnsteeler]

The only teams I think we can't potentially beat in the playoffs are the 2 in our division. Today's win was nice against their Ravens backups but a return trip there against Lamar will be ugly. And don't want to play the Browns D if we don't have TJ on ours...

 

[bermudasteel]

Awesome game.

Rudy is a better decision maker than all the QBs on the roster.

George played selfless football today because he was double covered from the start of the game.

Harvin needs to be replaced and Dan Moore Jr. should not be far behind him.

I don't like seeing our players injured and TJ is the heartbeat of our defense. Praying for the most minimal injury, if there is one.

Our running back duo is elite. Warren needs to work on back security every day.

DJ. I went back to that first deep ball. He lost it in the air - those passes should be for George or Alan Robinson.

Considering the injuries we have at ILB and safety - we have a bend but don't break methodology... hurry back Minkah!!!

 

[steel dino]

Warren is not a mudder..I think his hands are smaller than Kenny’s..

The refs miss more obvious holds in one game than I ever saw in decades of watching the nfl!

 

[Drink IRON City]

Najee is a beast - perfect weather for his running style - the outside runs need to go though

He really ran down hill today, that is his strength.

Warren needs to hold on to the ball

Rain was an issue, but he definitely needs to go to Jerome Betty’s school of NO FUMBLE.

Rudy's pass to DJ was beautiful

he stood in there, dang he is playing better than I and many here thought he would. The two year off-season showed he really worked on his needs.

playcalling is still an issue - at times it flat sucked

STILL mostly O’Canada’s plays, Sucktitude is a staple. They have it a little better, but also that rain hurt both teams.

TJ with two big sacks - hopefully his knee is okay

We will need him next weekend !!!

Rudy played well enough to win this type of game

Rudy played as good as “small hands” would have, if not better.

refs just didn't want to be the difference today and didn't call **** - dozens of missed holding calls

They had to, had to keep that clock running due to in-climate weather.

Disney needs to do better with the cameras on games like this

**** Disney, they need a whole new everything. Talk about a GREED MACHINE,almost the size of the NFL.

Go Titans / Dolphins

Thanks for the thoughts Coolie, always enjoy these threads.


Salute the nation

 

[KStilley]

refs just didn't want to be the difference today and didn't call **** - dozens of missed holding calls


Go Titans / Dolphins

They were definitely gun shy after all the controversy that crew has created this year. They were probably told don't f#ð# this up. In the mean time, the no calls against the rats OL definitely affected that fourth quarter.

 

[bermudasteel]

Oh!!! The special teams play by 48 was simply outstanding!!!

 

[topseed]

Why oh why do they have the NFL sack leader dropping back 10+ yards in coverage to start with? It's not fooling anybody, man. Have the guy do what he does best...RUSH THE PASSER.

 

[Chicoman]

So happy for Mason Rudolph! This was his best game of his 3 starts. To perform like he did tonight in that torrential rain was as close to perfect as you could ask for!

Najee Harris is a Monster RB! Gotta resign him....Jaylen is very good but he doesn't posess the ball security Najee does

Lets hope the Steelers get into the playoffs because I think they can make some noise and shake things up if they do!

I hope TJ Watt can play next weekend if we make the playoffs!

 

[MTC]

Warren is not a mudder..I think his hands are smaller than Kenny’s..

The refs miss more obvious holds in one game than I ever saw in decades of watching the nfl!

The smaller body was a factor in his fumbles for sure. Najee has +1 over him in inclement weather.

I still think the Harris/Warren combo is needed