Our Offense is going to rock on ALL cylinders now

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

Re: Our Offense is going to rock on ALL cylinders now

I think only then, when teams start backing out of the box to take Ben's threat away, will we know the true measure of FWP vs Mendy vs Meweldy.

Though, having said that, if Ben can still torch them even though they're only putting 3 or 4 in the box like they did on Thursday, there's no reason for ANY of our RBs to break a sweat!

[NWNewell]

Re: Our Offense is going to rock on ALL cylinders now

[quote=stlrz d]

Here's why I think so:

After seeing the Titans try to win last night by loading the box, every defensive coordinator we play from this point on is going to say - "No way we're going to win by loading the box and putting the game on Ben's shoulders, the Steelers passing game is just too good. So, we'll have to drop some back to play the pass...".

I think this will have HUGE implications for the run blocking, and the running game. Look to see FWP and others have game changing performances from here on in!

I disagree with you. When the Titans load the box and blitz, they were stuffing the run and at the same time pressuring Ben. Pressuring Ben is high risk/high reward (he will burn you if you miss the tackles, or you can get a lot of sacks). But it was better than the alternative. When the Titans had a 4 man front/rush, the running game got some room and Ben was patient and found open receivers.

If you look at his good drivers it was when Titans backed off the blitzes. Opponents will see that and likely keep the pressure on in the future. Not saying Ben won't burn the pressure. Sometimes he will, sometimes he won't. But my point is, I don't think opponents will be backing of the line. They'll load the box and apply pressure if they have the personal and skill to do so (not many teams can do it like the Titans and Ravens).

They ran out of gas stacking the line and rushing Ben. They purposely dressed 10 D linemen for that purpose and still ran out of gas. No one can play that type of D all game. It caught up to them and Ben made them pay.

Steelers play that way most of the game and don't run out of gas. However, I'll agree that they were likely gassed. But I don't quite get why they would call off the blitzes. Their tired so it's a better idea for the lineman and LB's to try to keep up with the reciveres?

I agree thery were gassed and that helped the success, but changing the plays to go away from what had been more successful shouldn't be because they were too tired.

They weren't trying to keep up with receivers. They were trying to drop guys into coverage and make tight throwing lanes. Ben pump faked his way right through that.

I don't think a lot of people realize how much energy it takes to rush the passer.

Our guys play that way too, but LeBeau is a master of scheming and is able to get pressure without having to rely on the same couple of guys to do it.[/quote:3kw0mych]

Maybe so...