Starkey: The joke’s on the Steelers

[D Rock]

I actually thought the original sarcastic article was great. Because it was all true.

Did anyone really notice that much of a difference between this years offense and past years? I didn't.

Did we ever once get a glimpse of the fire Todd Haley had when he coached on other teams? I didn't.


We all saw Ben get beat up, miss a few games, and come back and instantly revert to the same QB he had been for 8 years before the beginning of this season. We like to talk about Mike Wallace disappearing the 2nd half of last season, but unfortunately Big Ben as we knew him re-appeared the 2nd half of this season. He got off his game physically and instantly reverted to his old style, when the new style seemed to be working much more efficiently. The an offense that just wasn't great became sloppy and terrible.

[Shawn]

There is no reason this O shouldn't be a top 5 O in the NFL. I want to see Haley's system for more than one season. I also want to see a Ben who hasn't packed it in.

[NorthCoast]

There is no reason this O shouldn't be a top 5 O in the NFL. I want to see Haley's system for more than one season. I also want to see a Ben who hasn't packed it in.

With you on that one Shawn. Ben's leadership will surely be tested next season. It's OK to run your own version of the offense if you can be successful, but if things go south you had better have a plan to deal with it.

[Ghost]

At least Haley got one of the Steelers best weapons involved in the O. Miller had his 2nd highest receptions (and possibly highest if playing this week), he was targeted more times than ever in his career, most TD's, most yards and had 4 times as many TD's this season as either of the last two years under BA. If Ben would be a mature, hard working football player and spend this offseason ensuring he and Haley are on the same page; this O could be close to unstoppable (and thats with or without Wallace).

[NorthCoast]

At least Haley got one of the Steelers best weapons involved in the O. Miller had his 2nd highest receptions (and possibly highest if playing this week), he was targeted more times than ever in his career, most TD's, most yards and had 4 times as many TD's this season as either of the last two years under BA. If Ben would be a mature, hard working football player and spend this offseason ensuring he and Haley are on the same page; this O could be close to unstoppable (and thats with or without Wallace).

Simply tragic how Heath languished under BA. Everyone knew his true talents, but so frustrating he was paid so little attention in the offense until now.

[feltdizz]

Blame Ben for Miller being ignored under BA. When Ben goes sandlot he isn't thinking about Heath.

[BATMAN]

How many seasons was Arians the receivers coach and then the offensive cord for the Steelers ? He showed no improvement in my opinion and with the talent he had, more than Haley has had Arian was and is still a joke. I'll give Haley more than 15 games before I toss him out or start bad mouthing him.

Arians is in the right spot as always, another future hof qb that is making him look good.

If Haley doesn't turn out to be the guy we hope for, that doesn't mean Arian was or is now a good oc. Arian is proof to everyone that, strive for things you do not deserve, sometimes you can fool the people around you.

[lloydroid]

Arians still sucks as a OC but Ben is a big part of the problem as well.

If you listen closely, Ben is probably taking another sack and taking us out of field goal range.

OUCH, that hurts. Truth can. I hate when Ben does idiotic things. It's so embarrassing.