No-huddle offense gives Steelers defense fits

[phillyesq]

Let me fix that for you "The 2nd half was about a rookie coaching staff handing our Legend, genius, Hall of Fame Defensive Coordinator his lunch"

It was also about our offense coordinator keeping the defense on the field with overly confusing and, at times, mind boggling play calls.

Yes, the defense stunk, no question. But on a day that was really hot in the son, it would have been nice for the offense to give them a bit of a breather.

[steelsnis]

I read this morning that the Browns were snapping the ball so fast that the Steelers d coaches weren't getting the calls in to the players fast enough. Led to many snaps where guys were standing up waiting for the call when the ball was snapped.

That's gotta get fixed.

[Ghost]

It was also about our offense coordinator keeping the defense on the field with overly confusing and, at times, mind boggling play calls.

Yes, the defense stunk, no question. But on a day that was really hot in the son, it would have been nice for the offense to give them a bit of a breather.

I'd agree with this accept that the browns came out of the half and marched 80 yards in 6 plays as if the Steelers didn't have anyone on the field. And then they did it again with their second possession (59 yards). There's no excuse to be gassed after a first half where the O had that much time of possession and they just had halftime to recover.

[phillyesq]

I'd agree with this accept that the browns came out of the half and marched 80 yards in 6 plays as if the Steelers didn't have anyone on the field. And then they did it again with their second possession (59 yards). There's no excuse to be gassed after a first half where the O had that much time of possession and they just had halftime to recover.

On the fist drive in particular, absolutely, I agree with you. I was more focused on later in the third and into the fourth.

[papillon]

I read this morning that the Browns were snapping the ball so fast that the Steelers d coaches weren't getting the calls in to the players fast enough. Led to many snaps where guys were standing up waiting for the call when the ball was snapped.

That's gotta get fixed.

Here's my question about the hurry up offense against any defense, not just the Steelers. If the offense wants to run no-huddle, they give control of the offense to the quarterback who basically becomes the OC. Can't a defense do the same? When the Browns went no-huddle isn't the first thing that has to happen is turn control of the play calling over to the signal caller of the defense? If that guy see's the offense changing personnel, shouldn't he be able to make personnel changes to reflect what is happening? Why were the Steelers trying to get defensive calls into the huddle from the sideline?

Pappy

[Captain Lemming]

Let me fix that for you "The 2nd half was about a rookie coaching staff handing our Legend, genius, Hall of Fame Defensive Coordinator his lunch"

OV......bout time you got it right.
Please add "the one and only consistent factor not named Rooney on EVERY SINGLE STEELER SB TEAM since Saturday Night Fever was in theaters"

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Here's my question about the hurry up offense against any defense, not just the Steelers. If the offense wants to run no-huddle, they give control of the offense to the quarterback who basically becomes the OC. Can't a defense do the same? When the Browns went no-huddle isn't the first thing that has to happen is turn control of the play calling over to the signal caller of the defense? If that guy see's the offense changing personnel, shouldn't he be able to make personnel changes to reflect what is happening? Why were the Steelers trying to get defensive calls into the huddle from the sideline?

Pappy

Again, the coaching staff was not prepared/did not have the D prepared for the no-huddle. Very poor, and has to be corrected.

[RobinCole]

In Super Bowl 30, Dallas had 254 yards total offense and 56 yards rushing. Are you blaming LeBeau for that loss? Most people blame O'Donnell. Yeah, the guy who made Larry Brown MVP.

[Captain Lemming]

In Super Bowl 30, Dallas had 254 yards total offense and 56 yards rushing. Are you blaming LeBeau for that loss? Most people blame O'Donnell. Yeah, the guy who made Larry Brown MVP.

Who are you responding to RC?
If it is me (only remote reference to that SB here) you miss my point altogether.

[Slapstick]

In Super Bowl 30, Dallas had 254 yards total offense and 56 yards rushing. Are you blaming LeBeau for that loss? Most people blame O'Donnell. Yeah, the guy who made Larry Brown MVP.

What Lemming is saying is that, since the 70s, the defensive coordinator in every Steelers SB appearance has been named Dick LeBeau...

[RobinCole]

Right. Quite. I got that part.