Steelers/Colts

[Buzz]

We somehow eke out a win

Steelers 17
Dolts 16

[Chucktownsteeler]

I think we get throttled:

Colts 31

Steelers 10

[Northern_Blitz]

I think we'll win ugly (because it's the only way we win). Maybe with a safety or a DTD in the mix.

We need this one.

20 - 17 Good guys

With 20 points, I suppose that I'm saying that either (1) Mitch will avoid trying to be a hero and / or (2) the D will score.

But maybe we just have a monster game running...which maybe means we reverse the trend of reducing Warren's workload?

[flippy]

Steelers - 45
Colts - 3

Everyone’s jaw will hit the floor as we ask, where the heck has this team been?

To get to 45, we will need a PR, KR, Pick 6, FF that gets scoop and scored, a couple of safeties.

Totally doable.

[T.Ferguson]

I'll go
Colts 24
Steelers 16

[WindyCitySteel]

If Watt and Highsmith play we'll win close, 17-14 maybe, if not, I....don't want to think about that.

[Real Deal Steel]

We give up way too much yardage in between the 20's; And if we can't turn them over, we will ultimately give up a TD which puts too much pressure on our offense to respond. And Watt may not play because of concussion issues?

Colts 23
Steelers 10

[NorthCoast]

Colts vulnerable against the run. They have a very decent pass rush. When they blitz they usually send 6 or more. They will test MT to see if he can make good decisions under pressure.
Ideally this should be 60/40 run pass ratio. Of course, if they get behind early like last week you can throw everything out the window.

[Real Deal Steel]

I see the Colts loading the box against NH and take him out the equation. That will be their first order of business. They have no fear of Trubisky.

[Northern_Blitz]

If Watt and Highsmith play we'll win close, 17-14 maybe, if not, I....don't want to think about that.

This is a great point. My guess is that we miss at least one of them. Would be better if we had until Sunday.

[Northern_Blitz]

I see the Colts loading the box against NH and take him out the equation. That will be their first order of business. They have no fear of Trubisky.

This is certainly how every team should play us until we demonstrate that we can complete passes to our WRs.

[Chucktownsteeler]

This is certainly how every team should play us until we demonstrate that we can complete passes to our WRs.

The real problem (amongst others) is bone-headed predictability. Someone posted earlier the WRs keep there mouth-guards out when its a running play.

More time than not when CA3 comes in its a running play or gadget play (i.e. jet-sweep). The defense knows the plays ahead of the snap.

[Northern_Blitz]

The real problem (amongst others) is bone-headed predictability. Someone posted earlier the WRs keep there mouth-guards out when its a running play.

More time than not when CA3 comes in its a running play or gadget play (i.e. jet-sweep). The defense knows the plays ahead of the snap.

This is the kind of think I was hoping would get a lot better with Canada gone.

On Scouts Eye, he was saying that anytime we put in CA3 for DJ last game it was a run. Opposing teams see that kind of thing.

[fordfixer]

Steelers 2 Colts 0

[WindyCitySteel]

Minkah "hopes" his teammates realize the significance of this game. What kind of leadership is that? We have a lot of so-called leaders who make vague references like this to the media, but I'm betting they're too PC, go along to get along, one of the boys, in the locker room to actually confront someone. Najee made comments along a similar vein regarding the culture comments from Ben, again, to the media.

Becoming more and more clear that guys like Keisel, Smitty, Farrior, Deebo, Troy, Heath, Hines, etc. left a huge vacuum and the new generation of Steelers is walking all over Tomlin.


https://steelersdepot.com/2023/12/do-minkah-fitzpatricks-teammates-recognize-playoff-atmosphere-of-colts-game-i-hope-they-do/

[Chucktownsteeler]

Hope is not a strategy. That in and of itself shows leadership is void.

These failed WRs will not get it. It's all about them. They are too damn lazy to put in their mouth guards on running plays.

[flippy]

Minkah "hopes" his teammates realize the significance of this game. What kind of leadership is that? We have a lot of so-called leaders who make vague references like this to the media, but I'm betting they're too PC, go along to get along, one of the boys, in the locker room to actually confront someone. Najee made comments along a similar vein regarding the culture comments from Ben, again, to the media.

Becoming more and more clear that guys like Keisel, Smitty, Farrior, Deebo, Troy, Heath, Hines, etc. left a huge vacuum and the new generation of Steelers is walking all over Tomlin.


https://steelersdepot.com/2023/12/do-minkah-fitzpatricks-teammates-recognize-playoff-atmosphere-of-colts-game-i-hope-they-do/

Or you could argue a combo of AB?s contract + keeping Ben too long caused us to be unable to keep a lot of players we should have.

If we still had Hilton, Hargrave, Sutton, and many others, I suspect we would have done a better job of bridging the culture from those old vets to the new.

So much of this roster is new with so few ties to history.

What if Tuitt didn?t retire? What if we could have kept guys like Conner who we let go for a song.

We have so many new guys on the team. Especially on O. And we really have limited ties to the past with a handful of guys around like Cam, Minkah, and TJ who really have been around quality Steelers.

In the past, Steelers didn?t let quality players go while they were so young and on the upswing.

We got crushed by a couple of contracts that killed our refresh. This truly is starting all over and maybe we do just need a little more time for the culture to come together.

that said, I think there are quality new guys coming into the fold like KP, JPJ, Brod, Benton, Isaac, and a few others.

We may need another offseason of getting some quality FAs and picks to help the culture transition and that?s the only reason I see Tomlin getting some leeway here on the rebuild.

[NorthCoast]

Or you could argue a combo of AB?s contract + keeping Ben too long caused us to be unable to keep a lot of players we should have.

If we still had Hilton, Hargrave, Sutton, and many others, I suspect we would have done a better job of bridging the culture from those old vets to the new.

So much of this roster is new with so few ties to history.

What if Tuitt didn?t retire? What if we could have kept guys like Conner who we let go for a song.

We have so many new guys on the team. Especially on O. And we really have limited ties to the past with a handful of guys around like Cam, Minkah, and TJ who really have been around quality Steelers.

In the past, Steelers didn?t let quality players go while they were so young and on the upswing.

We got crushed by a couple of contracts that killed our refresh. This truly is starting all over and maybe we do just need a little more time for the culture to come together.

that said, I think there are quality new guys coming into the fold like KP, JPJ, Brod, Benton, Isaac, and a few others.

We may need another offseason of getting some quality FAs and picks to help the culture transition and that?s the only reason I see Tomlin getting some leeway here on the rebuild.

Truth.
People seem to forget the entire OL was wiped out in two short years. And there was leadership on that OL with Pouncey, Decastro and even AV. That hasn't been replaced.

And the thing is that it's not up to the HC to pick a leader. It has to come naturally, emerging from the player ranks.

[Chucktownsteeler]

Or you could argue a combo of AB?s contract + keeping Ben too long caused us to be unable to keep a lot of players we should have.

If we still had Hilton, Hargrave, Sutton, and many others, I suspect we would have done a better job of bridging the culture from those old vets to the new.

So much of this roster is new with so few ties to history.

What if Tuitt didn?t retire? What if we could have kept guys like Conner who we let go for a song.

We have so many new guys on the team. Especially on O. And we really have limited ties to the past with a handful of guys around like Cam, Minkah, and TJ who really have been around quality Steelers.

In the past, Steelers didn?t let quality players go while they were so young and on the upswing.

We got crushed by a couple of contracts that killed our refresh. This truly is starting all over and maybe we do just need a little more time for the culture to come together.

that said, I think there are quality new guys coming into the fold like KP, JPJ, Brod, Benton, Isaac, and a few others.

We may need another offseason of getting some quality FAs and picks to help the culture transition and that?s the only reason I see Tomlin getting some leeway here on the rebuild.

Very good points.

[whatever]

Or you could argue that Tomlin has had 12 years to ‘rebuild’ this team and has failed.
12 years is plenty enough to start over, a few times actually.
Every time one of our FAs come up, all you hear from you guys is ‘pay the man’.
Then when they do, you use that contract as an excuse for Tomlin a couple years later.
Yet those same FAs got you and Tomlin the .500 seasons.

[NorthCoast]

Or you could argue that Tomlin has had 12 years to ‘rebuild’ this team and has failed.
12 years is plenty enough to start over, a few times actually.
Every time one of our FAs come up, all you hear from you guys is ‘pay the man’.
Then when they do, you use that contract as an excuse for Tomlin a couple years later.
Yet those same FAs got you and Tomlin the .500 seasons.

The only contract that matters is the QB. And they extended him past his due date. Even paying him after he was gone.

[whatever]

The only contract that matters is the QB. And they extended him past his due date. Even paying him after he was gone.

And once again, most here still wanted him signed, he helped you get .500 and Tomlin still wanted him.
The same guy that you are making excuses for, wanted Ben to stay.

[NorthCoast]

And once again, most here still wanted him signed, he helped you get .500 and Tomlin still wanted him.
The same guy that you are making excuses for, wanted Ben to stay.

Wrong. Most here did not want him signed. Your memory is flawed.

[Joel Buchsbaum]

We are not likely to have 3 td's. If we are to win it will likely be defense or the special teams.

[whatever]

Wrong. Most here did not want him signed. Your memory is flawed.

Hmmm, well maybe not most .
Yet the team went 21-11-1 and made the playoffs those two years so I guess it was the correct thing to do.

[The Man of Steel]

O-line looking like hot garbage already.

[Ghost]

Laid a giant turd on the first series. O line is in fine form… Team cannot run a screen.

[flippy]

Why did we take the ball?

[whatever]

Why did we take the ball?

Tomlin probably wanted to show off his Canada-less offense.

[Sword]

Why did we take the ball?
This is the big change this year from Tomlin…

[Ghost]

A good omen for the Steelers!

Took the ball first to get the inevitable 3 and out and get it out of the way.

[skyhawk]

Good field position again. Colts kicked it bc Steelers o is so bad. Maybe more than 1 yard this drive?

[Gus]

Here we go!
B!tch True Misskey to the rescue!!!

[flippy]

Good field position again. Colts kicked it bc Steelers o is so bad. Maybe more than 1 yard this drive?

I say we get 3!!

[Ghost]

They muthed the sticks…

[kindlecatsb'ng]

Sounds like a good number of Steeler fans at the game.

[flippy]

We’re last in YAC for the season.

[skyhawk]

Warren still the better RB. Tired of the excuses.

[NorthCoast]

Pickens not blocking on the Warren run. Smh

[NorthCoast]

He's in for the TD

[Northern_Blitz]

It's crazy that our power running team can't get 1 yard.

[Ghost]

Everything is such a f’n struggle for this O. Sick of it.

[skyhawk]

He’s in. 6

[T.Ferguson]

Looked like Trubisky was across the GL but ooof the guy is terrible running with the ball even by QB standards.

[Northern_Blitz]

It's crazy that our power running team can't get 1 yard.

I take it back!

[Ghost]

Even Boz is not immune from the Sucitude.

[kindlecatsb'ng]

Steelers.com has the Steelers with 6.
Boz missed--what!

[flippy]

Boz can’t kick indoors???

[SteelBucks]

Missed PAT. It’s never easy with this team

[Sword]

didn?t like the play calling at the goalline but, we got in? go Steelers!!

[flippy]

Pickens not blocking on the Warren run. Smh

missed that but not surprising.

he used to say he blocked so no one would forget about him even when he doesn?t get the ball. Now I think he just accepts he?s not getting the ball nearly ever.

[NorthCoast]

missed that but not surprising.

he used to say he blocked so no one would forget about him even when he doesn?t get the ball. Now I think he just accepts he?s not getting the ball nearly ever.

If he blocked his man Warren likely walks in for the TD.

It's the little things. That's why this offense struggles.

[Ghost]

Huge special teams play. Nice block Heyward.

[Ghost]

Shotgun from the 1. These coaches are a$$ clowns.

[Sword]

stop going up the middle in the red zone…

[flippy]

These coaches are a$$ clowns.

++++++++++++++++1

[NorthCoast]

Shotgun from the 1. These coaches are a$$ clowns.

Najee needs better vision on that. Cut it right and he's got a far better chance.

[Ghost]

Who else was nervous when ST did not get the TD? Unbelievable.

I would take the O coaching room and clear it out. Everyone goes.

[flippy]

Didn’t see replay but looked like DJ tossed the TD pass to a Steeers fan in the end zone but a Colts fan caught the ball and threw it back.

I think GP got the ball and gave it to the fan. Just curious if it was a kid and a Colts adult fan was being a douche??? Or I just missed what happened???

[Northern_Blitz]

Huge special teams play. Nice block Heyward.

Might end up saving the season.

[skyhawk]

75 yard drive.

easy.

[Ghost]

The D making sure not too many good things are happening for the team. Would not want to play a complete game.

[flippy]

Our D stinks sometimes.

[SteelBucks]

It may be time to accelerate the Myles Jack conditioning and return. Injuries killed us at ILB.

[NorthCoast]

Same story as last week, Walker being abused on the play. OCs aren't stupid, they see what ILBs the Steelers have on the field.

[flippy]

It may be time to accelerate the Myles Jack conditioning and return. Injuries killed us at ILB.

I think we should figure out a way to get more Ss or our backup OLBs on the field.

We have some good guys at other positions not on the field.

[Ghost]

Dan Moore with a nice block.

[NorthCoast]

Pathetic holding call.

[skyhawk]

Cole still sucks. Unnecessary.

[kindlecatsb'ng]

Geez, Mitch...

[The Man of Steel]

Sure it was picked off but at least they’re throwing it deep instead of that dink and dunk nonsense.

[skyhawk]

1 pick down. At least one to go for Trubisky

[Northern_Blitz]

Geez, Mitch...

Mitch is gonna Mitch

[Northern_Blitz]

1 pick down. At least one to go for Trubisky

If he can throw TDs, I think we have to live with the picks. We know they are coming with our boy Mitch.

[skyhawk]

Of that?s Steelers D that?s pass interference.

[skyhawk]

Ridiculous. Bang bang play.

[LPMAN]

Mitch is gonna Mitch

Perfect pass. Maybe someone should tell Pickens your hands need to be closer than 4 yards apart to catch a football

[NorthCoast]

Two safeties down. Ugly. Stinky ILBS. Not a good defense

[Ghost]

That was a BS ejection.

[Buzz]

Why won't they show the pass again?

[Northern_Blitz]

Two safeties down. Ugly

And the middle of our defense is already not great.

[SteelBucks]

So the Steelers have lost their two starting safeties on back to back plays.

[flippy]

That was a BS ejection.

Agree. wtf? d not allowed to try to make a play?

[NorthCoast]

So the Steelers have lost their two starting safeties on back to back plays.

Austin has his work cut out

[flippy]

So the Steelers have lost their two starting safeties on back to back plays.

so we have no Ss or ILBs?

this is BS.

[Buzz]

the fix is in

[T.Ferguson]

Pretty ridiculous Kazee got ejected for that wtf, this isn't college ball.

Wasn't a pretty nasty hit though, although part of that was the pass itself leading the WR.

[flippy]

Curious is Pittman hurt? I hope not but just curious if he took a dive to get a penalty since he was able to walk off the field? I have not seen the replay so just curious.

[Buzz]

no replay
they knew it was a bogus call
they want Indy to win
refs in on it
NFL network in on it

[kindlecatsb'ng]

I cannot watch the game; streaming in Pgh radio...why was Kazee ejected?

[skyhawk]

Hit him with a shoulder. Bull crap ejection.

[flippy]

Looked like Kazee’s shoulder hit Pittmans helmet on the replay.

[Buzz]

I cannot watch the game; streaming in Pgh radio...why was Kazee ejected?

NFL is fixed, that's why

[Buzz]

Hit him with a shoulder. Bull crap ejection.

3 refs threw flags immediately
they wouldn't replay for a long time
tells me it was pre-determined that they would use that kind of situation to eject Steelers' player

[Ghost]

Refs didn’t even review the play. Just threw him out. Not sure I have ever seen that in the NFL.

[kindlecatsb'ng]

I am thinking that is truly happening--refs are more weird this year than ever before--and with all the gambling implications, wouldn't surprise me at all.

[NorthCoast]

Easy first down when you don't have ILBs.

[skyhawk]

D is garbage.

[kindlecatsb'ng]

Minka has knee issue--questionable return

[SteelBucks]

We got our JV defense in there.

[kindlecatsb'ng]

Need TO here

[Steelwolf]

This team is so effing bad lol

[SteelBucks]

No ILBs, no safeties. Going to be easy pickings for the Colts.

[flippy]

Refs didn’t even review the play. Just threw him out. Not sure I have ever seen that in the NFL..

total bs. Pittman lowered his head into Kazees shoulder. What is a defender to do?

[flippy]

No ILBs, no safeties. Going to be easy pickings for the Colts.

thank god we have Mitch to play hero ball.

[Buzz]

D is garbage.

and even tougher with no NFL-caliber safeties
and an already suspect ILB corps

[skyhawk]

.

total bs. Pittman lowered his head into Kazees shoulder. What is a defender to do?

exactly. Total nonsense. Bang bang play.

[Northern_Blitz]

Sometimes you have to win shootouts.

[skyhawk]

These announcers suck. Give me Joe buck lol

[flippy]

TD of the practice squad. Gotta love it. We will never be able to cover a RB or TE again.

[kindlecatsb'ng]

Pittman being evaluated for concussion.

Minka to locker room.

[NorthCoast]

No ILBs, no safeties. Going to be easy pickings for the Colts.

Yep. Backups of backups playing. Steelers have a LOT of holes to fill in the offseason.

[Northern_Blitz]

I guess Indy didn't get the memo that we aren't good at scoring points.

I think you take the 3 against a team like us.

[flippy]

Dumb dumb can’t catch.

[T.Ferguson]

I'd like to see the Steelers use Najee and Warren in the passing game like the Colts use their RBs where they are thrown to going up the field more vertically.

[Northern_Blitz]

These announcers suck. Give me Joe buck lol

That's hall of famer Joe Buck!

[skyhawk]

The catch isn’t even close. We’ve lost our minds with replays.

[Ghost]

I'd like to see the Steelers use Najee and Warren in the passing game like the Colts use their RBs where they are thrown to going up the field more vertically.

That would result in positive yardage. Can’t have that here. SMDH.

[flippy]

Harris got tackled too hard. Should be an ejection.

[Buzz]

Harris got tackled too hard. Should be an ejection.

nah, NFL isn't invested in the Steelers winning this game

[skyhawk]

Tru is not very good. How is he in the nfl?

[NorthCoast]

Bad throw by MT and drive is over.

[Sword]

bad short pass by MT…easy first down….

[flippy]

Mitch should get benched for the throw to Pat. Wtf?

[flippy]

Lots of time to Indy to score.

[skyhawk]

Middle of the field once again. This D is bad.

[kindlecatsb'ng]

Max Starks says that as Mitch was going to throw, some defender hit into his legs and threw the trajectory of the ball off

[Ghost]

The D blows. No excuses.

[flippy]

Minshew doesn’t throw 5 yards behind his guy.

[SteelBucks]

Terrible coverage by JPJ

[flippy]

Porter gets a PI on a bal thrown out of bounds.

[skyhawk]

Roberts playing in the sandbox today. He’s awful.

[NorthCoast]

Middle linebackers are a huge problem right now.

[flippy]

Thank god colts can’t catch.

[skyhawk]

Max Starks says that as Mitch was going to throw, some defender hit into his legs and threw the trajectory of the ball off

ummmmmmmm. No.

[SteelBucks]

Middle linebackers are a huge problem right now.

We don’t have any. ILB went in the dumps when Holcomb got hurt.

[flippy]

Colts WRs block unlike ours.

[flippy]

Thanks Boz for the kick earlier.

[SteelBucks]

Just take a knee

[Buzz]

ummmmmmmm. No.

looked to me like mitch just rushed his pass and made a sucky throw

[NorthCoast]

MT keeps throwing off his back foot

[Ghost]

Take a Damn knee. Errrrr??

[skyhawk]

Trubisky is no better than Cliff Stoudt

[Northern_Blitz]

Turns out that not having NFL players in the middle of your defense is bad.

[Ghost]

Trubisky is no better than Cliff Stoudt

How dare you insult Cliff Stoudt.

[T.Ferguson]

Wtf are the Steelers doing there at the end, Trubisky could've thrown another INT.

[flippy]

I’m glad to see us trying to score with 20 secs left. We give up too many chances at the end of a half.

[skyhawk]

How dare you insult Cliff Stoudt.

no kidding right? Stoudt had some success lmao.

[NorthCoast]

Wtf are the Steelers doing there at the end, Trubisky could've thrown another INT.

I like the aggressiveness. 3 time outs and a chance for a FG to take the lead.
This game is their postseason. Lose and they are done.

[T.Ferguson]

That Colts drive took like 25 seconds wtf.

[skyhawk]

I’m glad to see us trying to score with 20 secs left. We give up too many chances at the end of a half.


it’s hilarious. 20 sec left. NOW let’s really try. Smh.

[T.Ferguson]

I like the aggressiveness. 3 time outs and a chance for a FG to take the lead.
This game is their postseason. Lose and they are done.

Normally I'd agree but wasn't there only like 25 seconds left.

[NorthCoast]

Normally I'd agree but wasn't there only like 25 seconds left.

Colts scored in 25 seconds

[Ghost]

I like the aggressiveness. 3 time outs and a chance for a FG to take the lead.
This game is their postseason. Lose and they are done.

Not with this o line and QB. Extremely lucky to come out of there without a pick or an injury. The Colts are not playing practice squad players at 4 D positions.

[flippy]

it’s hilarious. 20 sec left. NOW let’s really try. Smh.

imho, every possession matters. I always feel sighted any time we lose by less than one score in a game where we ran out the clock before the half.

mat least we tried this time and I’m more ok with losing by one score.

but we gonna win. Somehow.

[Northern_Blitz]

imho, every possession matters. I always feel sighted any time we lose by less than one score in a game where we ran out the clock before the half.

mat least we tried this time and I’m more ok with losing by one score.

but we gonna win. Somehow.

Indy has turned the ball over a bunch this year.

We need the D to make some impact plays I think.

Would be nice if the O could stand up and win the game here. But I don't think they can do it without help. And I don't know if our D can stop them.

[flippy]

In complete fairness, Mason has at least won more games for the Steelers than Mitch. I think Duck has too.

While I preferred Duck over Mason, I think I prefer Mason over Mitch.

[flippy]

Indy has turned the ball over a bunch this year.

We need the D to make some impact plays I think.

Would be nice if the O could stand up and win the game here. But I don't think they can do it without help. And I don't know if our D can stop them.

we know we can’t tackle too hard and we can’t touch guys when a ball is thrown OOB.

might need a TJ FF but TJ might have to be careful to not hit Minshew too hard.

[T.Ferguson]

Colts scored in 25 seconds

Regardless, not very pretty.

[flippy]

Sucks that Kazee was one of the few guys on D giving 100% on every play.

[NorthCoast]

3 and out. Just what they needed

[skyhawk]

Walker with his first play of the season

[skyhawk]

3 and out. Just what they needed

crap field position again. Near the bottom on the league. Maybe punt on first down? ��

[NorthCoast]

Najee never fumbles...smh

[flippy]

Feels like the fix is in.

[skyhawk]

And that’s game folks.

[NorthCoast]

Easy TD. Colts are toying with the middle linebackers. Robinson in coverage...LOL

[flippy]

We can’t score 20.

[Ghost]

It might be the old man in me, and I lived through the 80s, but this is the least fun, most aggravating team to watch I can remember. It is un-fun football on a constant level. Very few players I would care about if they left. Lots of guys taking lots of plays off. A high school level offense (at best). A D down to practice squad players and getting routinely carved up.

it is disheartening to watch.

[SteelBucks]

Glad I’m traveling next Saturday. I can’t take much more.

[flippy]

Mark Robinson in coverage. He is the worst.

[T.Ferguson]

If Watt isn't getting pressure this defense is in trouble.

[The Man of Steel]

Oh well. Christmas is coming so I can focus on that instead.

[Real Deal Steel]

Not looking good. As the time dwindles down , Mitch will force things and throw another pick.

[skyhawk]

Now maybe the better rb gets carries.

[SteelBucks]

It might be the old man in me, and I lived through the 80s, but this is the least fun, most aggravating team to watch I can remember. It is un-fun football on a constant level. Very few players I would care about if they left. Lots of guys taking lots of plays off. A high school level offense (at best). A D down to practice squad players and getting routinely carved up.

it is disheartening to watch.

I’m 50 and have seen some bad football but this is beyond bad. I love the Steelers but hate this team.

[flippy]

The refs controlled the outcome. The Steelers D was complicit in the fix.

[Real Deal Steel]

If Watt isn't getting pressure this defense is in trouble.

That seems to be the situation.

[Real Deal Steel]

Colts have the momentum now.

[NorthCoast]

Robinson is slooooooow

[Real Deal Steel]

The Colts have a great logo. One of the best in the league.

[NorthCoast]

Defense tapping out now

[flippy]

Nice punt.

[flippy]

D is a joke.

[SteelBucks]

We’ve lost 3 safeties in less than two quarters.

[flippy]

This team quit after the Kazee ejection. No heart.

[Northern_Blitz]

Defense is just too broken.

[SteelBucks]

Defense tapping out now

Steelers have tapped out. They gave up.

[flippy]

Might as well bench TJ to save him for next year.

[Northern_Blitz]

It might be the old man in me, and I lived through the 80s, but this is the least fun, most aggravating team to watch I can remember. It is un-fun football on a constant level. Very few players I would care about if they left. Lots of guys taking lots of plays off. A high school level offense (at best). A D down to practice squad players and getting routinely carved up.

it is disheartening to watch.

+1 This team is sooooo boring.

[flippy]

Chuks was right. This team should just take knees.

[NorthCoast]

This team quit after the Kazee ejection. No heart.

Lack of talent not lack of effort. Guys that are playing are backups for a reason.

[Real Deal Steel]

It might be the old man in me, and I lived through the 80s, but this is the least fun, most aggravating team to watch I can remember. It is un-fun football on a constant level. Very few players I would care about if they left. Lots of guys taking lots of plays off. A high school level offense (at best). A D down to practice squad players and getting routinely carved up.

it is disheartening to watch.

I understand what you mean. I think about what you said and now that you mention it , if these guys got traded to other teams for draft picks, I wouldn?t miss any of them as well. At this point , the only Steeler entity I?d like to see back next year is Omar Khan because we need him to fix this thing.

[NorthCoast]

Meanwhile CIN and CLE keep chugging along with their backup QBs.

[flippy]

Lack of talent not lack of effort. Guys that are playing are backups for a reason.

We’re playing the Colts backups. Our backups are overmatched.

[skyhawk]

I understand what you mean. I think about what you said and now that you mention it , if these guys got traded to other teams for draft picks, I wouldn?t miss any of them as well. At this point , the only Steeler entity I?d like to see back next year is Omar Khan because we need him to fix this thing.

the playoffs were better in the 80s than tomlins last 10 years. Folks are just delusional with Tomlin and his take down of the franchise.

[NorthCoast]

Heyward with a stupid hold

[SteelBucks]

Our TEs are terrible at blocking.

[flippy]

I feel like I’m watching the Pirates. Convince myself the are good to start the season only to realize they suck more than anyone could have ever imagined possible.

[skyhawk]

Maybe Eisen’s Steeler coach delusions will change after finally watching a game.

[SteelBucks]

I feel like I’m watching the Pirates. Convince myself the are good to start the season only to realize they suck more than anyone could have ever imagined possible.

The Pirates are the best team in Pittsburgh right now.

[T.Ferguson]

Still a lot of time left, just can't let Colts score another TD.

What an awful play call on 2nd and 21 yeeesh. Playing to lose there.

[LPMAN]

Lack of talent not lack of effort. Guys that are playing are backups for a reason.


You act like the Steelers are the only team with injuries. Tomlin just a horrible X & O guy. Always has been. The difference now is no Big Ben to cover his pathetic coaching.

[NorthCoast]

You act like the Steelers are the only team with injuries. Tomlin just a horrible X & O guy. Always has been. The difference now is no Big Ben to cover his pathetic coaching.

Tomlin is not an X and O guy. That's pretty well known. That's why they need coordinators that are.

[skyhawk]

You act like the Steelers are the only team with injuries. Tomlin just a horrible X & O guy. Always has been. The difference now is no Big Ben to cover his pathetic coaching.

this was obvious many years ago. How a guy hoodwinks an entire franchise and fan base (not to mention the media) is just quite impressive.

[Northern_Blitz]

Tomlin is not an X and O guy. That's pretty well known. That's why they need coordinators that are.

Also...pretty sure most teams are going to have issues playing their 4th and 5th safeties and their 3rd and 4th ILBs.

As we know, being able to attack the middle of the field is important.

[Northern_Blitz]

3 holding penalties on the same ****ing drive.

[skyhawk]

That hold happens to TJ all game.

[SteelBucks]

Tomlin is gutless. No FG in a dome. Gutless.

[Ghost]

Our TEs are terrible at blocking.

I posted it elsewhere but Merrill Hoge was quoted as saying our TEs blocking look like a couple of a turtles humping. Ouch.

[NorthCoast]

3 holding penalties on the same ****ing drive.

Seen worse holds on Watt that are never called. League is so inconsistent.

[T.Ferguson]

Isn't Boswell having a great year? Gotta try for a FG there, 3rd quarter is almost over.

[Ghost]

Tomlin quit on the team. No FG. Defenseless in a dome.

[Northern_Blitz]

Tomlin is gutless. No FG in a dome. Gutless.

I wouldn't mind the chance. But a miss ends the game.

Hard to trust the D in it's current form though.

[flippy]

Bs not at least trying a FG.

Tomlin is a social justice warrior now with his sweatshirt. Not sure what it says but it’s a lot more stuff than just a Steelers logo.

[flippy]

Tomlin quit on the team. No FG. Defenseless in a dome.

agreed. What is up with Tomlin?

[NorthCoast]

Sad. OLBS making tackles in the middle.

[flippy]

D can’t stop anything.

[skyhawk]

Eisen wising up and scratching his head over his pet Tomlin

[SteelBucks]

agreed. What is up with Tomlin?

He’s living in his fears.

[flippy]

Mark robinson is worthless on running plays too.

[Moonie]

I agree with the punt call there, and I'm not gutless. I have mondo balls when it comes to calls.

[Northern_Blitz]

Colts shouldn't pass again this game.

[flippy]

We can’t stop the run at all.

[flippy]

We know they are running and there’s nothing our D can do about it.

[LPMAN]

Tomlin is not an X and O guy. That's pretty well known. That's why they need coordinators that are.

But he hires average coordinators on purpose so they don’t outshine or question him

[skyhawk]

I agree with the punt call there, and I'm not gutless. I have mondo balls when it comes to calls.

sarcasm? You got try for point there with a ****ty defense and punter.

[NorthCoast]

No safeties. No middle linebackers. It's 7 on 11.

[flippy]

But he hires average coordinators on purpose so they don’t outshine or question him

I’m not even sure Tomlin is the problem. 75% of the players have given up and don’t seem to care.

[Iron City Inc.]

Adams got pancaked on that run. Ugly.

[SteelBucks]

We’re going to lose out. I see absolutely nothing from them.

[Moonie]

sarcasm? You got try for point there with a ****ty defense and punter.

No sarcasm. I have enormous balls when it comes to play calling. Low percentage field goal, versus punt that may pin them down. Plenty of time left on clock, a defense that has come up big all year. Punt call = correct.

[Northern_Blitz]

Well...we're back to "with a DTD, we might be competitive in this one"

Defense just getting manhandled. Sad to watch.

[NorthCoast]

Roberts can't stop a baby goat.

[skyhawk]

A Steelers strength? The media is just delusional.

[NorthCoast]

13 runs in a row!!!

[kindlecatsb'ng]

how in the heck can the D do much when they hardly ever leave the field? They have to be out of gas already.

[flippy]

Time to boycott this team.

why would any moron pay for tickets at this point?

[skyhawk]

No sarcasm. I have enormous balls when it comes to play calling. Low percentage field goal, versus punt that may pin them down. Plenty of time left on clock, a defense that has come up big all year. Punt call = correct.


ahahahahahahahahahahahaha. I love it.

[Northern_Blitz]

13 runs in a row!!!

Why would you pass?

At least we saw most of a half of what TJ might look like on a team that could get up by more than one score.

[NorthCoast]

Time to boycott this team.

why would any moron pay for tickets at this point?

And to think I debated a long time on buying Sunday ticket. Saved myself $400 bucks watching this mess.

[flippy]

I really hope the stadium is empty next week and people spend time with family
instead.

[NorthCoast]

A pass to a RB!?!? Oh my

[Moonie]

I really hope the stadium is empty next week and people spend time with family
instead.
The stadium will be largely empty, but people are going to spend time drinking, not necessarily spending time with family, although the two often overlap.

[Northern_Blitz]

And to think I debated a long time on buying Sunday ticket. Saved myself $400 bucks watching this mess.

I got it this year.

Such a waste.

Not only are the Steelers ****. But I've only had 3 games I could watch on the ticket.

I won't get it again next year. So that probably means the team will be awesome and I won't get to see them.

[NorthCoast]

Keystone cop offense.

[Northern_Blitz]

Keystone cop offense.

It's not just the offense, but >100 penalty yards against us today.

[skyhawk]

Wow. The oline is hot garbage.

[flippy]

Bench Pat for the false start.

He quit on a route last week and is a joke this week again.

[Northern_Blitz]

Bench Pat for the false start.

He quit on a route last week and is a joke this week again.

Wonder how pissed he is about not getting the "proven performance" bonus? With the injuries, he hasn't had enough snaps.