4 - 7 Steelers

[Banned]

Why do I torture myself and watch them? That might have been the worst offensive line preformance I have ever seen.

[ChaosRisingRice]

The same reason why i keep up with the raiders. You are a loyal fan. No matter how bad they may play you will stand by them.

[johnliebal]

exactly...every1 who jumped on the bandwagon when big ben got here is jumpin back off cuz the steelers arent doing great...they are having a bad year...i think its tiem for them to just start working for next year...trust me the steelers will be back in the playoffs on 2008

[Punkinhead]

Why do I torture myself and watch them? That might have been the worst offensive line preformance I have ever seen.

I was thinking the same thing today. In reality this team has a couple of needs and this season might have been a good thing once you look back at it a few years from now (kind of like getting Roethlisberger from going 6-10 with Tommy Maddox at QB).

First, they need a true shutdown corner. They don't have one (Ike Taylor showed promise but regressed) and haven't for a while. They also need some help on the o-line. I think the Bus made the line look better than it may have been. I remember during their 3 game skid last year the line got blasted for sucking as well and they seem to be playing at that level.

Plus this season might light the fire under Cowher's ass if he is thinking retirement, which would be a good thing for Pittsburgh as well.

[RobTheDrummer]

Yea that game was horrific and the offensive line was just that...offensive! I hate getting shut out, especially to the damn ravens...Oh well, still gotta stand by your team!!!

[rreihart]

Ben should have lost his strating job a long time ago. If any of us were performing this poorly at our jobs, we'd be told about it by management. Just look at the pass Charlie completed under pressure on the play Ben had to leave because of that sack, Ben can't make that play this year.

Cowher, seems to me to have lost a lot of his passion. I think he's definitely leaving after this season.

[RobTheDrummer]

Ben should have lost his strating job a long time ago. If any of us were performing this poorly at our jobs, we'd be told about it by management. Just look at the pass Charlie completed under pressure on the play Ben had to leave because of that sack, Ben can't make that play this year.

Cowher, seems to me to have lost a lot of his passion. I think he's definitely leaving after this season.

I don't think it's Ben's fault. No quarterback could play well under the pressure the Ravens were turning on. Also, Ben did make a pass like that last week at the end of the Browns game for the win.

[Punkinhead]

Ben should have lost his strating job a long time ago. If any of us were performing this poorly at our jobs, we'd be told about it by management. Just look at the pass Charlie completed under pressure on the play Ben had to leave because of that sack, Ben can't make that play this year.

Cowher, seems to me to have lost a lot of his passion. I think he's definitely leaving after this season.

I don't think it's Ben's fault. No quarterback could play well under the pressure the Ravens were turning on. Also, Ben did make a pass like that last week at the end of the Browns game for the win.

Yeah, IMO you can't point any fingers @ Ben this week. I mean, come on, 9 sacks? There is not a QB in the league that would have had a good game against that defense. Not with being as poorly coached as the Steelers were this week anyways.

[f.sciarrillo]

I quit watching it at half time. I will stand by them, they are basically out of it this year. Next year they will make it, maybe they will talk the bus out of retirement ..

[mjb]

i watched about a quater. it was too nice outside today to waste my time watchin those chumps. seems like anymore, i don't have the time to spend four hours to watch tv and when you think about it why would ya want to. theres always next year.

[dtatusko]

I think this is Ben's first year as a true starting rookie QB and he is fianlyl going through the growing pains most 1st round rookie QB's go through when a team is being built around them. Other than Hines the receivers are totally unreliable with Wilson still performing as a decent 3rd receiver. They need a second and neither Holmes nor Washington are making me a believer. Hartings has been getting his ass kiked this year. The O-line just looks slow to me. For comparison, watch Denver play. They are light and quick with really good hands - kind of like the O-Lines that Grimmy was in as one of the original hogs! That's what is sad about this year. The fact that Russ Grimm's line has been one of the worst points on that team. You can't expect Willie Parker to run up the middle if nothing is there. I mean, Emmit Smit racked up all those yards early becuase he was running through massive holes up the middle and running through safties. The Bus was basically like another blocker who had sick footwork whcih is why he will be ahall of famer. Take that away and you go nothing! My vote is keep Faneca and start drafting quick talent out there like the dude the Jets drafted from Virginia this year.

And take some advice from the Ravens and change the philosophy on pass defense especially now with Polamalu out. Way too many passes are caught in the soft spots in zone coverages and no one is fooled by the blitzing anymore!

The brighest spot has been Davenport. Great pick up.

Ben should have lost his strating job a long time ago. If any of us were performing this poorly at our jobs, we'd be told about it by management. Just look at the pass Charlie completed under pressure on the play Ben had to leave because of that sack, Ben can't make that play this year.

Cowher, seems to me to have lost a lot of his passion. I think he's definitely leaving after this season.

I don't think it's Ben's fault. No quarterback could play well under the pressure the Ravens were turning on. Also, Ben did make a pass like that last week at the end of the Browns game for the win.[/quote]

Yeah, IMO you can't point any fingers @ Ben this week. I mean, come on, 9 sacks? There is not a QB in the league that would have had a good game against that defense. Not with being as poorly coached as the Steelers were this week anyways.[/quote]

[Plastered Bastards]

The offensive line seriously looked like a turnstile at rush hour.

5-11 is a good record for a high draft pick.
Of course the next win will come at the expense of the Browns.

"With the 4th pick of the 2007 draft....The Pittsburgh Steelers take Some defensive end with a instinct for pass rushing ala Julius Peppers!"

Alright!
Cheers!!!!!!!!

[BDR]

Not much to say other than the Steelers suck this year. There's been no continuity, no blocking, no nothing.

Love 'em, though, and we Steelers fans have been here before. The mid- to late-80s were horrible, but we got through it.

See y'all Sunday.

Go Steelers.

r:>)

[skipisode]

I have to admit that yesterday was definitely one of the worst O-Line
displays I have ever seen. Ben didn't have a chance against a defense
like the Ravens' (definitely one of the league's best). Cowher needed
shot for not attempting field goals to at least avoid the shutout! Less
than two minutes left in the game and 4th and 17 to go, come on! Kick
the damn ball and go home! I remain a loyal fan, but God this is hard to watch when a team has that much talent and looks that bad. Looking forward to next year.

[f.sciarrillo]

They are still better than the Stewart/Maddox era ..

[RobTheDrummer]

Speaking of the Ravens....if they keep the intensity that they played with on Sunday, look for them to be serious contenders. Now they have an offense and the defense is terrifying. Look out Peyton.

[BDR]

Look out Peyton.

I've said it 1,000,000 times ... Manning does not have the nuts to win an important game. When it's all on the line, he loses it — every time. Anytime there is pressure, he folds. He's the biggest choke artist in the NFL, and I am tired of his ass getting kissed week in and week out.

Go Steelers.

r:>)

[witchhunt]

Dierdorf is an ass. At one point in the game he says "Baltimore's ability to gain positive yardage offensively is really hurting Pittsburgh". Well, duh.

[RobTheDrummer]

As far as coaching is concerned, Cowher has thrown in the towel this year. he's gonna be done with the Steelers after this year. His wife is already living in NC and he's gonna go there when the season is over. They are talkin about him possibly coaching a NC college team next year. With that in mind, what coach would you want to see in Pittsburgh?

[Plastered Bastards]

Dierdorf is an ass. At one point in the game he says "Baltimore's ability to gain positive yardage offensively is really hurting Pittsburgh". Well, duh.

I think it's pronounced Dierdork. LOL
I hate that guy,I have always hated that guy.Turn down the tube and turn up the radio.
Cheers!!!!!!

[Punkinhead]

Look out Peyton.

I've said it 1,000,000 times ... Manning does not have the nuts to win an important game. When it's all on the line, he loses it — every time. Anytime there is pressure, he folds. He's the biggest choke artist in the NFL, and I am tired of his ass getting kissed week in and week out.

Go Steelers.

r:>)

I agree with that 10000000%. I think he's nothing more than a vagina in a big game. Look @ the Steelers game last year. At least 75% of the time when he got hit, the next couple of passes were just step back and save my ass, get it the hell out quickly and erratically.

Ravens, if they come like they did at the Steelers, will smash the Colts, and I will love seeing Peyton getting his ass kicked (even though I detest the Ravens badly).

[Banned]

SEASON OVER !!!!!!!! There's always Next Year

BUT how bout them Cowboys!!!!!!!!!

[RobTheDrummer]

SEASON OVER !!!!!!!! There's always Next Year

BUT how bout them Cowboys!!!!!!!!!

Hey come on now....you're my drummer brethren, I respect that man.....but......


FUCK THE COWBOYS!!!!

They'll figure out a way to lose.

Giants...not gonna lose 3 in a row.
New Orleans...gonna have a good day.
Atlanta...well, they suck.
Eagles...no Donovan, but they beat them already this year.
Detroit...yea, they suck too.

[Banned]

OK,OK,OK Yeah your Right there's Still a lot of football to play, I got a little carried away, I will hold back my Cheers till there's reason to cheer, So with that being said Good luck to all the NFL Contenders for the race to the Super Bowl,

But I still LOVE My Dallas Cowboys and they are in First Palce the Eastern Divison,

[Banned]

Troy hurt, Hines is hurt. Why hurry them back to play this year? I say, rest any valuable starter for next year, and play some second stringers.