Steelers 2011-2012 thread

**95V6** · 01-03-2012, 10:15 PM

I think Denver is going to be a battle and by no means a cake walk.

**Mark Aubele** · 01-04-2012, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by 95V6

I think Denver is going to be a battle and by no means a cake walk.

As long as the Tebow offense throws for 60 yards, I have a feeling we will be fine. Denver sucks, and if they weren't in the incredibly shitty AFC west, they would be watching the playoffs from their couches this weekend.

**BigMack2012Gt** · 01-08-2012, 07:00 PM

It's not looking so good!

**Silverhatch** · 01-08-2012, 07:24 PM

They look bad. Tebow is what? 3 for 8? 20 points?????

**PaxtonShelby** · 01-08-2012, 07:41 PM

Holy trainwreck Batman...we're making Tebow look like Elway...

Everybody is hurt - Keisel, Hampton, Woodley, Ben...

And Ike doesn't appear to have studied much film this week...

Even if we find a way to win this game, there is no way we can advance any further in the playoffs - we are just too dinged up.

**John4cam** · 01-08-2012, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by SteelTownStang

Denver... no problem.

**Cam99** · 01-08-2012, 09:42 PM

Just think how bad our ass whoppin would have been in NE next week. lol

**TooFast98Cobra** · 01-08-2012, 10:41 PM

Shucks lol

**Mark Aubele** · 01-08-2012, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by Mark Aubele

As long as the Tebow offense throws for 60 yards, I have a feeling we will be fine. Denver sucks, and if they weren't in the incredibly shitty AFC west, they would be watching the playoffs from their couches this weekend.

Jesus Christ was I wrong. Did we exchange our secondary for one from a local high school? What an embarrassment.

**turbo'dnotch** · 01-09-2012, 08:07 AM

They were just too beat up in the first string. Bens ankle was a big hinderence, what 3 sacks? for 27 yards lost? Charlie Batch should have been in by the second half at least....jmo.

**Terminated** · 01-09-2012, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by turbo'dnotch

They were just too beat up in the first string. Bens ankle was a big hinderence, what 3 sacks? for 27 yards lost? Charlie Batch should have been in by the second half at least....jmo.

That wouldn't have done shit for the secondary that was getting burned up by a n unconventional rookie quarterback throwing bombs. No excuse for that.

**turbo'dnotch** · 01-09-2012, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Terminated

That wouldn't have done shit for the secondary that was getting burned up by a n unconventional rookie quarterback throwing bombs. No excuse for that.

True....but if you outscore them it would have changed. 1 less int. 3 less sacks could have made a difference. not for positive but could have...

**Silverhatch** · 01-09-2012, 06:44 PM

Their secondary has been horrible for years. Its just now the offense usually scores alot to overshadow it. I don't think they watched ANY tapes.

**John4cam** · 01-09-2012, 08:21 PM

0 Sacks on Tebow. Give any QB in the league time to throw and he'll pass you dizzy. No pressure.

**SteelTownStang** · 01-09-2012, 09:49 PM

Unreal!

**mr4teth** · 01-11-2012, 11:37 PM

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD6B1CXXgM0"]Hitler reacts to Tim Tebow beating the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC playoffs in OT - YouTube[/ame]

**PaxtonShelby** · 01-11-2012, 11:47 PM

As painful as that game was....that video was FANTASTIC and made me laugh out loud about 10 times!! Thanks for sharing!!

**PaxtonShelby** · 02-12-2012, 09:48 PM

I hope we can find a way to keep Hines in Pittsburgh. He said he will restructure his contract. If he agrees to take a BIG paycut maybe we can keep him. I bet he'll come back and be able to produce at a better-than-average #4 receiver level next year. C'mon Steelers!!! Find a way to keep him on the roster for another year!!!

We were $25 million over the cap as of a week ago. Then they cut McFadden and Battle, and restructured the deals of two players ( sorry - I can't remember who... ) and those moves saved them $10 million+ per year. Hines is "only" going to make $4 million in the last 2 years of his contract...so if they restructure his deal down to around $1 million per year that would seem fair. I know he is getting older and last year was far from his best, but I think he was not 100% and he has a little left in the tank for one more year. Maybe it is wishful thinking on my part - he is BY FAR my favorite Steeler in the modern era ( since the dynasty team of the '70s ). I'm going to keep my fingers crossed in hopes that he gets to come back for another year.

**Silverhatch** · 02-29-2012, 10:21 PM

Seems like the didn't care to find a way...........
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-sh...233153191.html

**PaxtonShelby** · 02-29-2012, 11:36 PM

Yep - it is sad, but what else could the Steelers do. It was obvious that Hines' time was coming based on his performance last year. It happens to all players - even the great ones. Our young receivers are excellent and on the verge of greatness. Wallace will be signed, Brown is fantastic, and just wait and see how good Sanders will be. Throw in Cotchery and Heath Miller and look out. I hope Hines hangs it up and doesn't put on another uniform. I can't imagine him going to another team, especially in the AFC North.

Hines will forever be my favorite Steeler, and I was a young fan back in the days of Mean Joe, Jack Lambert, Bradshaw, Franco, Swann, Stallworth, and the others. I even worked for Andy Russell and Mike Wagner for a few years early in my career ( great guys by the way ). Hines is the classic too-short, too-slow, can't-make-it-in-this-league guy who worked his butt off for every catch and every yard, took pride in being a complete player ( no other receiver has ever been so widely known for his blocking ), and enjoyed every minute on the field. 1000 catches, leading receiver in Steeler history, 2 championships and a Super Bowl MVP, in my opinion, will put him in the Hall of Fame someday.

Thanks for everything Hines!!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmtNjzWlgd8"]Watch NOW! Hines Ward Supreme Athlete - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh2_W2TTeBA&feature=related"]Hines Ward-Ultimate Career Highlights - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIeEXzhsLNo&feature=related"]Hines Ward #86 Highlights "I Will Not Bow" (Steelers all-time leading receiver) - YouTube[/ame]