Whos Fault is it????

[7 UP]

This is 3 years in a row where half our starters are injured. Whos at fault? I keep telling myself its just bad luck. But geeze when it happens over and over there has to be some explaination. Is this a work ethic problem? Training issue? Just a coincidence?

[squidkid]

well, its definitely not tomlins.

[Steelhere10]

The one problem and it seems to be a BIG ONE with Tomlin is that when he was hired he brought his own S and C coach from a weak NFC conference. And every since then the team don't seems to be as physical as a Cowher coached team.

[Ernie]

That's a good question, and I'm not sure of the answer.

I do know that, at this rate...most of the practice squad will be activated by mid season.

[7 UP]

Isnt it though? When your starting guard isnt smart enough to know not to cut block a teammate from behind? Is that sort of undisciplined mental lapse not from lack of coaching?


Im not even saying it is. But Im starting to wonder.

[NorthCoast]

Losing two OL starters for an entire season (or nearly) due to friendly fire is indescribably unlucky. Those two injuries likely change the entire outcome of the season.

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

It's the only question that needs to be answered. Is it bad training, bad luck, or a curse.

[winwithd]

Lets blame Harbaugh and the Ravens. Thats always a good place to start.

[thor75]

maybe its complacency by the coaching staff and not diving into the details. who knows??

[birtikidis]

Isnt it though? When your starting guard isnt smart enough to know not to cut block a teammate from behind? Is that sort of undisciplined mental lapse not from lack of coaching?


Im not even saying it is. But Im starting to wonder.

Funny that a Stanford grad isn't smart enough to not hurt his teammates.

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Losing two OL starters for an entire season (or nearly) due to friendly fire is indescribably unlucky. Those two injuries likely change the entire outcome of the season.

What other OL starter besides Pouncey has been lost for the season? Did I miss something?

[NorthCoast]

What other OL starter besides Pouncey has been lost for the season? Did I miss something?

Should have been a little clearer; DeCastro last season, Pouncey this season.... each injury will undoubtedly affect their respective seasons....

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

This one game: Out for the year -Pouncey, Foote, Howling out for the year.
: Suisham out for ? long, he'll probably suck all year too (kicker+hammy=eggs on new tie).
: Allen - what's up with him?

Last year: Troy
: DD, and ? others on the O line
: Harrison
: That Ben Guy

Year before that: ?


One or two plays different last season and we'd have been in the playoffs. It could reasonably be said that injuries kept those plays from happening.

I would bet that no other team has had as many injuries to key personnel as we have over the past few years. Why is that? Is it our conditioning coach? Is it bad luck?

[feltdizz]

Isnt it though? When your starting guard isnt smart enough to know not to cut block a teammate from behind? Is that sort of undisciplined mental lapse not from lack of coaching?


Im not even saying it is. But Im starting to wonder.

The guy went to Stanford...

I'm sick of fans talking up these bums who fall to us.

That was a Neil O'Donnell type play... not sure I can ever forgive DD for that play.