Is Dick Lebeau Done?

[papillon]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

Well, the Steelers couldn't force a three and out every time against the lowly Chiefs, so someone has to be the fall guy.

The defense is in a generational transition period and still ranked very high. The Steelers are getting younger and still playing very good defensive football. Lebeau is doing a great job with the defensive unit this year, IMO.

Pappy

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

Just imagine the backlash against LeBeau if the Chiefs were actually able to score a touchdown! *gasp!*

[flippy]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

Our defense didn't prevent KC from scoring. Palko did.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

Our defense didn't prevent KC from scoring. Palko did.

Maybe, just maybe, our defense confused poor ol' Tyler Palko.

[feltdizz]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

Dropping 7 and confusing a bad QB into 3 picks is a good thing.

We put Palko under mental pressure and he crumbled.

Most green QB's perform better when you blitz and give him a one on one option. Drop coverage and most have a hard time making a good decision.

Palko didn't give us anything, we took it from him.

[Dee Dub]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

Palko didn't give us anything, we took it from him.

Palko couldnt hit water if he fell out of a boat.

[steelz09]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

I'll say it again... this defense is WAAYYY to relient on Polamalu being on the field.

But that's like saying the Giants defense was way to reliant on LT playing. When you have talent like those guys you better be reliant on them. Can you imagine what the fans would say if we didn't use Troy? It's just silly to think we shouldn't rely on Troy with the talent he brings to the table.

That's a good point Ike...but LT was responsible for about a third of the field and Troy is more like about 2 thirds of the field. As I have said many times, if the Steelers had a center fielder type who could cover at FS it would greatly change the dynamics of what Lebeau could do or can't do. We would see a lot more pressure coming from the LB's than we do now.

Look at the Steelers record without Polamalu. Enough said. Yes, he's a HOF safety but still.

I bet if someone asked the question: "Which starting position were the Steeler missing with a record of <blank>." The majority of all fans of opposing teams would say the QB. Not a safety.

The defense is vanilla without Polamalu and with the exception of this year, has not been able to produce turnovers without Polamalu. How many regular season games and/or playoff games has Polamalu closed out due to HUGE plays?

It's not that Polamalu shouldn't be utilized... it just that the defense has historically collapsed when he's not on the field.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

a lot of Steelers fans will only true appreciate D!ck LeBeau the day he is no longer our DC...

[Discipline of Steel]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

Top 5 Greatest Steelers of All-Time

1 Art Rooney
2 Jack Lambert
3 Chuck Noll
4 Richard LeBeau
5 Joe Greene

[WindyCitySteel]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

Top 5 Greatest Steelers of All-Time

1 Art Rooney
2 Jack Lambert
3 Chuck Noll
4 Richard LeBeau
5 Joe Greene

Art Rooney had one good run in 50 years. He didn't suddenly become a great owner, he just hired the right guy for once and they struck lightning. The team has been much more consistent since his passing in the late 80's.

[SteelBucks]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

Top 5 Greatest Steelers of All-Time

1 Art Rooney
2 Jack Lambert
3 Chuck Noll
4 Richard LeBeau
5 Joe Greene

Art Rooney had one good run in 50 years. He didn't suddenly become a great owner, he just hired the right guy for once and they struck lightning. The team has been much more consistent since his passing in the late 80's.

No Art, no Pittsburgh Steelers. He should be #1 on everybody's list.

[WindyCitySteel]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

Top 5 Greatest Steelers of All-Time

1 Art Rooney
2 Jack Lambert
3 Chuck Noll
4 Richard LeBeau
5 Joe Greene

Art Rooney had one good run in 50 years. He didn't suddenly become a great owner, he just hired the right guy for once and they struck lightning. The team has been much more consistent since his passing in the late 80's.

No Art, no Pittsburgh Steelers. He should be #1 on everybody's list.

There eventually would have been team in Pittsburgh. Art gets credit for founding the Steelers, but they were the league's laughingstock for most of his years as owner.

[SteelBucks]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

Top 5 Greatest Steelers of All-Time

1 Art Rooney
2 Jack Lambert
3 Chuck Noll
4 Richard LeBeau
5 Joe Greene

Art Rooney had one good run in 50 years. He didn't suddenly become a great owner, he just hired the right guy for once and they struck lightning. The team has been much more consistent since his passing in the late 80's.

No Art, no Pittsburgh Steelers. He should be #1 on everybody's list.

There eventually would have been team in Pittsburgh. Art gets credit for founding the Steelers, but they were the league's laughingstock for most of his years as owner.

We'll have to agree to disagree on this one.

[Discipline of Steel]

Re: Is bad word Lebeau Done?

I think we can all agree that the Steelers management team is one of the best in sports and has been for a long long time. As a result, the Steelers have been competitive year in and year out for a long long time. Regardless of results during his formative years, the Chief set the standard that the Steelers still adhere to this day.