*dat offense*

[Cinnjerm3000]

Hey guys,

I've been lurking this board for the last few years or so and finally decided to start contributing. Anywho, I found it interesting to note that, at least for one week, the Steelers are the second best offense (total offense) in the league (albeit only after one week). I suppose this would be more inviting news if it weren't for the fact that the defense is presently ranked 20th (total defense). Ehh, it's early and contrary to some of the bellyaching I've been reading around here, I'm feeling pretty excited for this season.

[The Man of Steel]

Yes, but if the offense hadn't decided to take their foot off the gas in the second half the Steelers offense would now be ranked #1 and the defense would likely be ranked in the top 10. Just saying.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Yes, but if the offense hadn't decided to take their foot off the gas in the second half the Steelers offense would now be ranked #1 and the defense would likely be ranked in the top 10. Just saying.

If that is the case then this should be a better team moving forward.

[Captain Lemming]

Hey guys,

I've been lurking this board for the last few years or so and finally decided to start contributing. Anywho, I found it interesting to note that, at least for one week, the Steelers are the second best offense (total offense) in the league (albeit only after one week). I suppose this would be more inviting news if it weren't for the fact that the defense is presently ranked 20th (total defense). Ehh, it's early and contrary to some of the bellyaching I've been reading around here, I'm feeling pretty excited for this season.

Please go away. If you have been lurking YOU KNOW that kind of blind optimism is not tolerated here!
You are disturbing the flow of our "post victory bemoaning our impending doom fest" with that kind of talk.

Keep it up and you might suffer the worst insult of all.........
You might be branded a "Koolaid drinking LEMMING".

There is ONE SEAT at that table........AND ITS TAKEN pal.

[fordfixer]

Please go away. If you have been lurking YOU KNOW that kind of blind optimism is not tolerated here!
You are disturbing the flow of our "post victory bemoaning our impending doom fest" with that kind of talk.

Keep it up and you might suffer the worst insult of all.........
You might be branded a "Koolaid drinking LEMMING".

There is ONE SEAT at that table........AND ITS TAKEN pal.

Wow take it easy on the new guy will ya

[AzStillers1989]

Wow take it easy on the new guy will ya

bahaha, if he has been lurking like he says he has than he knows the kinda sarcasm that is written on this board.

[Cinnjerm3000]

Precisely, LOL. That and I don't get flustered easily. I feel good about this team (as I felt good about the last two teams as well). I could be alone in my opinion, but I feel like the only reason this team missed the playoffs/didn't win the division the last two years is because of the injury bug (Ben late mid-season two years ago and Pouncy last year). They've always been better than the 8-8 record suggests, the team under Tomlin just seems to be slow at adjusting to circumstances (which believe it or not isn't necessarily a negative). Crappy D and all, I think this is a team ready to compete with anyone (save for Seattle perhaps and that's only by my estimation at the present moment).

[RuthlessBurgher]

injury bug (Ben late mid-season two years ago and Pouncy last year).

The injuries to Le'Veon Bell and Heath Miller also contributed to our slow start last season as well.

[fezziwig]

I think this team can be huge as long as there are no injuries and they don't get too down on themselves from mistakes. They are young and need to gel. And that the coaches call plays and formations to their players strengths.

[SidSmythe]

September Football means squat ... unless you go 0-4

We can talk stats in October. ...however in fear of Lemmings wrath I will say that was a great first half and final drive to build off

[Cinnjerm3000]

All that being said, I don't really see the team encountering any meaningful competition until the Panthers (yes, I think the Ravens are putrid and have thought so the last two years). I realize they [The Ravens] always manage to summon some form of reserved energy when they play us, but I think this is the year they finally slip completely back into uninterrupted mediocrity with no recourse.

[Sugar]

The injuries to Le'Veon Bell and Heath Miller also contributed to our slow start last season as well.

Losing our starting ILB, who just happened to call the D didn't help either.

[Captain Lemming]

September Football means squat ... unless you go 0-4

We can talk stats in October. ...however in fear of Lemmings wrath I will say that was a great first half and final drive to build off

Wise man.
Little known fact.
The Lemming is in the top 10 of most feared arctic rodents.