So is everyone looking forward to Ike and Troy's return for our end-of-season run?

[papillon]

Ike sucked in that game...

The game winner wasn't the only big play he gave up that day, IIRC. Ike definitely struggled in that game.

Pappy

[Oviedo]

If they collapse and miss the playoffs he's coaching for his job next year, against a much tougher schedule, on paper anyway.

There could be 10 win teams in the AFC that don't make the play offs. As much as you may hope so, Tomlin will not be coaching for his job next year. Tomlin is signed through the end of the 2016 season and he will be here until at least then. I'm betting he coaches 15 years with the Steelers. If he gets to another Super Bowl it will be longer.

[RuthlessBurgher]

After early success, winning 11, 9, 12, 11, 10, and 11 games, Bill Cowher's dip in performance was 7-9 and 6-10, then 9-7.

After early success, winning 10, 12, 9, 12, and 12 games, Mike Tomlin's dip in performance was 8-8 and 8-8, then 7-4 (so far).

Considering the Cowher was given an extension in the midst of his "dip," Tomlin isn't going anywhere any time soon (to the dismay of many, I'm sure).

[papillon]

After early success, winning 11, 9, 12, 11, 10, and 11 games, Bill Cowher's dip in performance was 7-9 and 6-10, then 9-7.

After early success, winning 10, 12, 9, 12, and 12 games, Mike Tomlin's dip in performance was 8-8 and 8-8, then 7-4 (so far).

Considering the Cowher was given an extension in the midst of his "dip," Tomlin isn't going anywhere any time soon (to the dismay of many, I'm sure).

Thankfully, if for no other reason than to torment the fans that wish her were gone 1 day after he was hired. Listening to the b1tching and moaning about Mike Tomlin is some of the best entertainment that you can get and it's relatively inexpensive.

Pappy

[Oviedo]

Thankfully, if for no other reason than to torment the fans that wish her were gone 1 day after he was hired. Listening to the b1tching and moaning about Mike Tomlin is some of the best entertainment that you can get and it's relatively inexpensive.

Pappy

So very true. With every success Tomlin has you can imagine the heads spinning like the little girl from "The Exorcist."

[squidkid]

ike will be a nice addition
troy will be hurt in a week or two

[feltdizz]

Thankfully, if for no other reason than to torment the fans that wish her were gone 1 day after he was hired. Listening to the b1tching and moaning about Mike Tomlin is some of the best entertainment that you can get and it's relatively inexpensive.

Pappy

It is...

[Shoe]

I think one of the biggest negatives about older players is their tendency to run out of steam toward the end of the season. It is why I don't buy into Peyton Manning and Tom Brady*'s teams, when these guys don't miss any games.

It might be a blessing in disguise.

[SS Laser]

After early success, winning 11, 9, 12, 11, 10, and 11 games, Bill Cowher's dip in performance was 7-9 and 6-10, then 9-7.

After early success, winning 10, 12, 9, 12, and 12 games, Mike Tomlin's dip in performance was 8-8 and 8-8, then 7-4 (so far).

Considering the Cowher was given an extension in the midst of his "dip," Tomlin isn't going anywhere any time soon (to the dismay of many, I'm sure).

I liked Cowher and I like Tomlin. But I do wonder if Art II will do the same as his dad? I have read Dan Rooney's book and some of his dads coaching decisions before Noll were very funny. So Dan learned from that I am sure. But Art II may change it up? The Tomlin haters can hope so.

[hawaiiansteel]

Alex Kozora retweeted
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The #Steelers defense has allowed 54.8% of the passes thrown 15 or more yards down the field to be completed this season. 3rd worst in NFL

[URL]https://twitter.com/Alex_Kozora[/URL]

[Flasteel]

Alex Kozora retweeted
Steelers Depot @Steelersdepot -

The #Steelers defense has allowed 54.8% of the passes thrown 15 or more yards down the field to be completed this season. 3rd worst in NFL

[URL]https://twitter.com/Alex_Kozora[/URL]

Sweet! I thought we were the worst, for sure. Good news indeed!!

[Oviedo]

Alex Kozora retweeted
Steelers Depot @Steelersdepot -

The #Steelers defense has allowed 54.8% of the passes thrown 15 or more yards down the field to be completed this season. 3rd worst in NFL

[URL]https://twitter.com/Alex_Kozora[/URL]

Not surprising. That will happen when you have no clue on how to put pressure on the QB. Plenty of time to let routes develop.

[ikestops85]

Not surprising. That will happen when you have no clue on how to put pressure on the QB. Plenty of time to let routes develop.

I know what you mean. Did you see Gruden show how fruitless our cross blitz by the inside linebackers was against the Titans? They never got close and allowed an inexperience QB to pick them apart on those plays. Will DL never learn.

[Oviedo]

I know what you mean. Did you see Gruden show how fruitless our cross blitz by the inside linebackers was against the Titans? They never got close and allowed an inexperience QB to pick them apart on those plays. Will DL never learn.

Why would he? I did see how an experienced NFL coach, not a "hater," demonstrated how futile the blitzes were. No pressure since the apparently has "tenure." He will just keep force feeding his way regardless of outcomes. What is frightening to consider is what Drew Brees will do against the same old plan

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

I'm hoping they step it up in this 4th qrtr, but so far, nor much out of our got-healthy vets on defense.