Steelers 2011-2012 thread

**PaxtonShelby** · 08-19-2011, 01:41 AM

It's that time again folks!! We're done with week 2 of the preseason after completely hammering the vaunted Eagles, who played their starters for the entire first half. We saw a really well-played game from the Steelers tonight. Ben looked really sharp. Mendenhall, Redman and Moore looked really good, and Dwyer too. Ward, Brown, and Cotchery looked great, as we passed at will for the entire first half against the free-agent dream-team of Asomugha, Samuels, Rodgers-Cromartie and company. I think I counted 9 or 10 different guys who played on the O-line in the first 3 quarters - and they all looked decent - ( and my god... Pouncey is such a stud!!! ) and most of them played more than one position on the line during the game. Sean Kugler - the O-line coach - is the real deal. If we can avoid major injuries I think the O-line will be pretty good this year.

As good as our offense played, the real story tonight was the Steelers' Defense. They completely shut down Vick ( played the entire first half - 5 for 12, 47 yards, 3 INT - 13.5 QB rating ). Even when the 2nd team was sprinkled in, they still shut down the Eagles' offense. Vince Young looked bad and threw an INT. The Eagles scored two 4th quarter TDs, but the game wasn't anywhere near as close as the 24-14 score made it seem.

One thing I hate - is the new rule for kicking off from the 35. Every kick is deep into the endzone, and many throughout the league are going through the endzone. So a lot of drives ( probably well over 50% ) will start at the 20 after a touchback. Maybe that is actually good for the Steelers - as it will make teams drive 80 yards against our defense to score - and going 80 yards on our D is not an easy thing to do.

So let's hear what you think?

Steve-O...at the Falcons game, the guy to your left ( seat 10 ) should be Jay - really nice guy - if he's there, introduce yourselves and tell him I said hello. We have sat next to him since the 70's at Three Rivers Stadium.

**Ares** · 08-19-2011, 07:31 PM

I couldn't get into the first preseason game. I did watch the second game and thought they played well on all levels. Course calling Flozell Adams and bringing him back might be a good idea. The vaunted Eagles looked bad. With Vince looking all mad on the side line when that 3rd string QB came in and got things done. Not sure why Eagles are wasting time with Vince.

The kickoff rule is not a big deal I think. A smart team may practice trying to kick the ball higher and getting it to dropshort of goal line. Forcing a fair catch inside the 5 or a well placed shoulder hit just at the catch

**95V6** · 08-19-2011, 11:27 PM

Its going to be a great season.

**Quik83Z** · 08-20-2011, 08:52 AM

I love it!!

Before the game started, all the stupid announcers could talk about was how Philly is the "Dream Team" and then the Steelers go out and pound the $hit out of them.

**PaxtonShelby** · 08-22-2011, 04:27 PM

Ares - I hear ya about the higher, shorter kickoffs... But with the NFL trying to legislate the hard hits out of all phases of the game, I don't think kick returners getting pummelled at the 4 yard line after catching the kickoff is what they're after. I can't figure out the reason for the rule change. But like I said, I think this plays right into the hands of the Steelers - good luck to any team having to go 80 yards to score against our D on a regular basis.

**Ares** · 08-23-2011, 07:30 PM

Shoulder into mid section...works for me. I forsee footballs being caughed up.

I agree that teams will have issues against any team with very good defenses like the Steelers, Ravens. Going 80+ yards is always brutal. Which is going to make the season opener nice good slugfest.

**PaxtonShelby** · 08-28-2011, 12:49 AM

Good game tonight vs the Falcons - SteveO - I hope you and the lady had a good time!! Lots of injuries sustained and that concerns me. Hopefully Pouncey will be ok for week 1. Passing game looked great - holy cow is Antonio Brown going to give people fits!! He just needs to lose the f'n taunting / celebrations after big plays. Tomlin needs to reel that boy in - QUICK!! Defense looked pretty good - I think we'll be fine once our 1st string DBs get healthy. Linebackers look phenomenal across the board. 2 weeks to get healthy for Baltimore. What a way to begin the season - should be a real slugfest. Hopefully I'm right in thinking the Ravens' defense is a little weaker and their O-line is worse than last year. I guess we'll find out on 9/11.

**Steve-0** · 08-28-2011, 01:52 AM

Ron, we had a great time! Jenn said she was sad to leave tonight haha. Thanks for the tickets, those are awesome seats!

**PaxtonShelby** · 08-28-2011, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by Steve-0

Ron, we had a great time! Jenn said she was sad to leave tonight haha. Thanks for the tickets, those are awesome seats!

Glad you enjoyed yourselves Steve!

Maybe I'll run into you guys at the Moon cruise later today. I'm parked in the field to the right of the entrance ( black '94 Cobra ) and the green '66 will be there later.

**PaxtonShelby** · 09-11-2011, 03:45 PM

holy crap are the Steelers ever laying a king-sized egg today...

**White5.0** · 09-11-2011, 03:48 PM

**PaxtonShelby** · 09-11-2011, 03:52 PM

John Harbaugh is SUCH an ass. Going for it on 4th and 1 instead of taking the chip shot field goal. And Harrison stuffs Ray Rice to turn it over on downs. First good hit of the day for us. Maybe it'll wake this team up...

**White5.0** · 09-11-2011, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by PaxtonShelby

John Harbaugh is SUCH an ass. Going for it on 4th and 1 instead of taking the chip shot field goal. And Harrison stuffs Ray Rice to turn it over on downs. First good hit of the day for us. Maybe it'll wake this team up...

I agree...and the FAKE FIELD GOAL when up by 21 already? wtf? what a dick!!!

I'm glad harrison stuffed his ass.....I also am NOT liking the new rule where they kick off from the 35 yard line. kinda sucks

**PaxtonShelby** · 09-11-2011, 04:02 PM

You mean the 2-pt conversion. Yeah - that's the way Harbaugh is.

Ben - what's up with the horribly short throw for the INT - we were on our way in for 6.

**349Stroker** · 09-11-2011, 04:15 PM

It's all Baltimore folks....LMAO!!!

**412mustangz** · 09-11-2011, 05:19 PM

That was a disgrace!! Enough said..

**John4cam** · 09-11-2011, 05:24 PM

impressive.

**Ares** · 09-11-2011, 06:12 PM

WTF was that piss poor showing. Again they looked like they didn't showup to play mentally or something. That might have been the worst I have seem them play as a team in a long time. The O sucked, D sucked. I gave up counting how many throws from Ben got tipped at the line.