Eyebrow raising quote from Ben

[NJ-STEELER]

Anyone else recognize SARCASM? Why is everyone always looking for a conspiracy? Or turmoil?

r?

thats what haters do

[lloydroid]

if he wanted to be inflammatory, he would have said "and keep Mr Rooney happy".

He knows better than to bite the hand that feeds you.

[lloydroid]

I believe the man was joking when he said to the assembled media "keep you guys and the fans happy"

I don't understand the humor then. Why is that funny? Why would the media and fans be happy if they use multiple tight ends and rush the ball more?

[SS Laser]

The media and fans always know better then the coaches and players is how I take it. Sounds about right if you read posts here. This is not the first time Ben has busted on the media and fans. I find it funny everytime.

[D Rock]

I don't understand the humor then. Why is that funny? Why would the media and fans be happy if they use multiple tight ends and rush the ball more?

It could have something to do with the constant demands from fans and media pieces stating that the Steelers need to run the ball more, because that is what the Steelers do. I just might not be getting it though.

[Mister Pittsburgh]

The coaches want to "keep the media and fans happy" by their play calling? That is a pretty bold and interesting quote...and kind of inflammatory. I don't think that by using 2 tight ends it's making any fans happy. Most just want to win and have the team employ play calls that give us the best chance of winning, period. I don't think I fully understand what Ben is talking about.

I kind of agree with Ben. In Pittsburgh it always comes down to running the ball, burning clock, keeping the game close (most weeks no matter the quality of opponent), and the defense being set up to be the star. This overall philosophy is part of the steelers 'brand'.

I really think this town is happier with 10-6 defensive games with a 120 yard rusher than if we had a team with a stronger offense & weaker defense so we gave up 21 but hung 35 on teams.

[RuthlessBurgher]

thats what haters do

[Captain Lemming]

I kind of agree with Ben. In Pittsburgh it always comes down to running the ball, burning clock, keeping the game close (most weeks no matter the quality of opponent), and the defense being set up to be the star. This overall philosophy is part of the steelers 'brand'.

And the results are without equal:

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[DBR96A]

has Ben been listening to Crash again?

Yeah, Ben can hear him yelling all the way from Western Psych.

[aggiebones]

Hmmm, a QB that wants to throw the ball...surprising.