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10-06-2023, 02:57 PM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Mike Martz: Neither Canada nor Pickett are the problem in Steelers Talk

I wonder if they count self-inflicted pressure here?

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10-06-2023, 02:56 PM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Mike Martz: Neither Canada nor Pickett are the problem in Steelers Talk

Sounds like that would also be a good offensive strategy to try for a team with an OL that's below the line and a QB that's been struggling. Know any...

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10-06-2023, 02:55 PM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Mike Martz: Neither Canada nor Pickett are the problem in Steelers Talk

And with passes that lead them to run after the catch. I have been saying this for a while, but I'd like to see percentage of "catchable" and "on...

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10-06-2023, 02:51 PM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Mike Martz: Neither Canada nor Pickett are the problem in Steelers Talk

So you think that his ability to complete passes is on par with an NFL average QB? Based on his play this season? It is true that every QB misses...

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10-06-2023, 11:36 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread The time has come for the big change in Steelers Talk

It worked the last two times. We haven't looked for Xs and Os guys. We look for leaders. And I think we like guys with "light resumes" because we...

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10-06-2023, 11:32 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Desmond King II in Steelers Talk

DK was suggesting on one of his podcasts (can't remember if it was Ramon on Daily Shot) that the reason JPJ isn't a starter yet is because he needs...

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10-06-2023, 11:30 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread 2023 drafted QB's. in Steelers Talk

When we didn't fire Canada at the bye last season, I told myself "the good thing about this is that it will let us do a real OC search in the...

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10-06-2023, 11:29 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread 2023 drafted QB's. in Steelers Talk

Do you really think that there are threats to Tomlin's position? I think he has the job until he chooses to leave.

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10-06-2023, 11:10 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread 2023 drafted QB's. in Steelers Talk

Apparently he approves of them moving on from Claypool

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10-06-2023, 10:45 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Did you know that Pickett is to blame on 8 out if 11 sacks taken? in Steelers Talk

I certainly think that KP is part of the problem right now. But I think we need to let him play through it. Unless we're already pulling the plug...

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10-06-2023, 10:43 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread The Fan: Pickett or Canada? in Steelers Talk

I also believe that he's telling the truth about the context of the conversation and that his point was probably something like "you obviously have...

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10-06-2023, 10:41 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread The Fan: Pickett or Canada? in Steelers Talk

I think KP is the bigger problem because I think QB is the more important part of the team. And he's been pretty bad. But I also think that Canada...

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10-06-2023, 10:38 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Mike Martz: Neither Canada nor Pickett are the problem in Steelers Talk

I agree that the coaching plays an important role here. And having a playbook that's really thing when you consistently call the same plays in the...

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10-06-2023, 10:36 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Mike Martz: Neither Canada nor Pickett are the problem in Steelers Talk

+1 When you can't pass, I think it's pretty easy for other teams to make it so you can't run.

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10-06-2023, 10:35 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Mike Martz: Neither Canada nor Pickett are the problem in Steelers Talk

Pretty much everything is the problem. I think we can argue over whether the problem at OC, QB, or OL is the biggest problem, but all of them are...

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10-05-2023, 10:51 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Pickett's #1 fan walking in with hat in hand.. in Steelers Talk

I (think?) remember early in Ben's career, Ward said something about how it was so great to have a QB that kept looking to pass after he broke the...

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10-05-2023, 10:50 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Pickett's #1 fan walking in with hat in hand.. in Steelers Talk

I think the flip side of this is that if you know that your offense is probably not going to do anything, you want to make a big play on ST.

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10-05-2023, 10:47 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread We need a traditional NT in Steelers Talk

I don't think it's out of touch. We're seeing now how hard it is when you can't run or stop the run. Particularly the stopping the run part....

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10-05-2023, 10:34 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Back to Old Habits in Steelers Talk

I agree that this is the part the HC owns. And from what we see on the field, I agree that there hasn't been any noticeable changes since Canada...

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10-05-2023, 10:32 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Back to Old Habits in Steelers Talk

Yep. Everything sucks on offense. And the HC matters here too. Particularly with the decision to keep him (or at least allow him to call plays). ...

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10-05-2023, 10:29 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Steelers getting blown out with great frequency in Steelers Talk

When your offense can't score (and this is at least our 3rd season of pretty bad scoring), the chances of getting blown out a pretty high. 1) You...

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10-05-2023, 10:24 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread 2-time SB NFL exec wonders what the Steelers are doing with Canada in Steelers Talk

Just like the players, I think this is a "both / and" not an "either / or".

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10-03-2023, 09:37 PM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread I've Lost All Faith in the Steelers Except For: in Steelers Talk

I think they make player decisions with this in mind. That they prioritize winning over development. But if they were genuinely about winning...

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10-03-2023, 09:27 PM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Pickett's #1 fan walking in with hat in hand.. in Steelers Talk

They sure have a funny way of spelling Canada :p Seriously though, it's a point for PFF here because last season they were very pro-Pickett....

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10-03-2023, 08:58 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Tomlin vows changes on offense in Steelers Talk

I think this is correct (with Mitch in there too assuming they let KP heal up and get the bonus healing time for the bye). "We need change in...

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10-03-2023, 08:56 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Fourth and 1 in Steelers Talk

I think this is part of the problem with having Canada live under the Sword of Damocles (any coach really). If they run and make it, it's the...

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10-03-2023, 08:53 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Fourth and 1 in Steelers Talk

I think he finished making his noose last season.

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10-03-2023, 08:48 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread Why the Steelers Will Suck in 2023 in Steelers Talk

Felt, how do you record the games? I can see that a short version comes on later. But I have a family thing until 2 this week. Ideally,...

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10-03-2023, 08:46 AM

Northern_Blitz replied to a thread If Canada gets fired ...... in Steelers Talk

Turns out Matt Canada is in Hawaii?

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