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✦✦✦ Official 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers Thread &#10 (2 Viewers)

Good to see negative nancy make an appearance.

In other news, Will Gay hurt. Hopefully not bad. Boykin may get his sought after playing time after all.

 
3 turnovers and lousy tackling was the story in yesterday's loss. Blake was especially bad on defense yesterday but I guess we're stuck with him. The Steelers defense continues to have difficulty covering a TE.

Landy Jones missed some throws but not as bad as his stats indicate-- one of the picks was a fluke and the fumble was Villaneuva's fault although by that time the game was pretty much lost anyway.

I thought the Steelers were going to pull it out when they got to within 3 but the defense let them down big time after the FG.

I guess the Steelers weathered the storm while Ben was out but he doesn't have much time to shake off the rust. Hopefully Tuitt will be back and Gay's injury is not serious.

 
This game next week is basically the division title game for Cincy. They win and they have a 3 1/2 game lead on the division at the halfway mark - they're basically on cruise control. 5-4 over their last nine locks it up for them if they win Sunday. If we win, we're 5-3 to their 6-1, only a game and a half back with the tiebreaker in hand. Anyone's ball game at that point and would make the week 14 matchup in Cincinnati an enormous one.

 
Evilgrin 72 said:
This game next week is basically the division title game for Cincy. They win and they have a 3 1/2 game lead on the division at the halfway mark - they're basically on cruise control. 5-4 over their last nine locks it up for them if they win Sunday. If we win, we're 5-3 to their 6-1, only a game and a half back with the tiebreaker in hand. Anyone's ball game at that point and would make the week 14 matchup in Cincinnati an enormous one.
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Agreed, with Ben back and hopefully most of our starting D in I think we have a good shot. If Gay and Tuitt are out, I'm a bit more worried. But Ben can cover for some bad Defense. If we put up 30 pts I think we win.

 
I'm very nervous about this game. I don't think Ben will be anywhere near 100% and it might be a difficult to shake off the rust against a defense that can get pressure. The secondary is also depleted and Dalton and those receivers should have a field day. Not sure an injured, rusty Ben can put up 30 in his first game back but even if he does, that still may not be enough.

 
fred_1_15301 said:
I'm very nervous about this game. I don't think Ben will be anywhere near 100% and it might be a difficult to shake off the rust against a defense that can get pressure. The secondary is also depleted and Dalton and those receivers should have a field day. Not sure an injured, rusty Ben can put up 30 in his first game back but even if he does, that still may not be enough.
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Agreed. I am worried about Villaneuva on Ben's blind side. Ben's going to have to get rid of it quick cause the Bengals can bring the pressure.

If Tuitt can come back that will compensate a little for the potentially depleted secondary. Tyler Eifert should have a field day though.

 
Godsbrother said:
fred_1_15301 said:
I'm very nervous about this game. I don't think Ben will be anywhere near 100% and it might be a difficult to shake off the rust against a defense that can get pressure. The secondary is also depleted and Dalton and those receivers should have a field day. Not sure an injured, rusty Ben can put up 30 in his first game back but even if he does, that still may not be enough.
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Agreed. I am worried about Villaneuva on Ben's blind side. Ben's going to have to get rid of it quick cause the Bengals can bring the pressure.

If Tuitt can come back that will compensate a little for the potentially depleted secondary. Tyler Eifert should have a field day though.
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This, 100%. Unless they start jamming at the line and putting shazier on TEs instead of Timmons, we're going to get owned by them.

 
Surprised this thread fell all the way to page 4. Bumping for the local news on Ben. Any chance he doesn't play? What's the word?

 
pecorino said:
Surprised this thread fell all the way to page 4. Bumping for the local news on Ben. Any chance he doesn't play? What's the word?
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He's playing.

The bigger issue is that Stephon Tuitt hasn't practiced this week and if he doesn't practice today will likely not play. The Steelers are going to need to generate some pressure on Dalton and that will be tough without Tuitt in there.

 
Godsbrother said:
pecorino said:
Surprised this thread fell all the way to page 4. Bumping for the local news on Ben. Any chance he doesn't play? What's the word?
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He's playing.

The bigger issue is that Stephon Tuitt hasn't practiced this week and if he doesn't practice today will likely not play. The Steelers are going to need to generate some pressure on Dalton and that will be tough without Tuitt in there.
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Ugh. Perhaps more importantly, their run defense takes a big hit without Tuitt in the game.

 
B-Deep said:
Antonio Brown had better return to uber stud with Ben's return
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One could argue he did so with Landry Jones' insertion to the starting lineup. 19 pts in PPR last week.

ETA : On pace for 105-1,534-5 even with ~40-45% of his snaps this season with Michael Vick at QB. Things are only looking up from there.

 
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Evilgrin 72 said:
B-Deep said:
Antonio Brown had better return to uber stud with Ben's return
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One could argue he did so with Landry Jones' insertion to the starting lineup. 19 pts in PPR last week.

ETA : On pace for 105-1,534-5 even with ~40-45% of his snaps this season with Michael Vick at QB. Things are only looking up from there.
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that was my thinking, which is why i upgraded from ODBjr to him

 
B-Deep said:
Evilgrin 72 said:
B-Deep said:
Antonio Brown had better return to uber stud with Ben's return
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One could argue he did so with Landry Jones' insertion to the starting lineup. 19 pts in PPR last week.

ETA : On pace for 105-1,534-5 even with ~40-45% of his snaps this season with Michael Vick at QB. Things are only looking up from there.
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that was my thinking, which is why i upgraded from ODBjr to him
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His pace this season if you extrapolate only the games Roethlisberger started (this includes the St. Louis game in which the last quarter and a half was played with Vick under center):

155-2,325-11

Just saying.

 
Tuitt defintely out and his replacement (Thomas) sucks. Garvin and Will Allen out again. Will Gay appears to be okay, which is good. Wonder if Boykin will get some playing time in place of Blake...would like to see it.

 
He was right with Ben, hopefully right here.

Dr Chao on twitter: Le'Veon Bell @steelers with significant R knee injury. Will miss multiple wks but doubt season over. Expecting ACL spared. #FingersCrossed

 
3C said:
He was right with Ben, hopefully right here.

Dr Chao on twitter: Le'Veon Bell @steelers with significant R knee injury. Will miss multiple wks but doubt season over. Expecting ACL spared. #FingersCrossed
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Not sure it matters. At QB, they can afford a guy losing some mobility. At RB, that would be devastating.

 
Not sure it matters now, they certainly are running the table. Just one of those sh@@@y years with injuries and BS. Don't see them making playoffs now. Those losses to balt & kc will haunt them

 
Disappointing season. This team has/had one of the top talent pools in the league. Still can make a run but injury bug has bit really hard this year.

 
Disappointing year in piitsburgh sports, pirates win 160 games lose in 1 game playoff, steelers have one of the most prolific offenses but we never get to see it. Ugh, go pens???

 
Not ready to throw in towel just yet. Ben played one of the worst games he's had in a few years. They still have a lot of talent on offense and you have to believe they will turn it around once the rust shakes off. The defense was impressive for much of the game against an offense that was very hot coming in. Probably not a Super Bowl team but still a decent shot at playoffs in a mediocre AFC

 
Franknbeans said:
not the standard
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Well it seems like some in here are throwing in the towel at even a playoff run. Just taking a look at the AFC, I think they have a legitimate shot to get in. If Ben looks as gimpy as he did today, yeah I don't see a superbowl run. However, his first game back in a month was against an undefeated team and the Steelers still almost won the game. Yeah right now they can't beat the Patriots but they can beat anyone else in the AFC. Who knows -- perhaps the Patriots will have to deal with a crippling injury :shrug:

 
Disappointing performance from Ben, especially after that opening drive. Wasted a very good effort from the defense.

The Steelers are still very much in the wildcard race though. Hopefully Bells injury is not season ending

 
So there's going to be 2 camps, our season is done! Or, we'll rally around all our losses to make a strong finish to the season!

I'm optimistically hoping for camp 2 to be true. We've had so many losses so far this year, if we can rally and win the next 2 going into the bye, I think we have a good shot. Williams isn't as good as Bell, but he is a good back. We have 2 awesome WRs, and if Ben can get healthy and shake off the rust, we always have a shot. Also, our Defense has been playing much, much better than anyone expected.

At this point I'm hoping for 10-6, but thinking we make 9-7 and sneak into the wild card. Most AFC teams are playing poorly so far this year so we might be able to sneak in if we stop losing to AFC teams.

 
Far from done. They just played an undefeated team to the final whistle and almost came out with a win despite missing a couple key players on D, qb hobbling around, and the star rb going out.

 
3C said:
He was right with Ben, hopefully right here.

Dr Chao on twitter: Le'Veon Bell @steelers with significant R knee injury. Will miss multiple wks but doubt season over. Expecting ACL spared. #FingersCrossed
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He was right on ACL, but wrong on severity of the MCL.

 
Steelers are 1/2 game out of the WC in an awful conference and just got Ben back. Losing Bell hurts, but I still think they have an excellent chance at the playoffs. Especially given the way the D has played recently.

signed,

Ravens fan

 
steelers1080 said:
So there's going to be 2 camps, our season is done! Or, we'll rally around all our losses to make a strong finish to the season!

I'm optimistically hoping for camp 2 to be true. We've had so many losses so far this year, if we can rally and win the next 2 going into the bye, I think we have a good shot. Williams isn't as good as Bell, but he is a good back. We have 2 awesome WRs, and if Ben can get healthy and shake off the rust, we always have a shot. Also, our Defense has been playing much, much better than anyone expected.

At this point I'm hoping for 10-6, but thinking we make 9-7 and sneak into the wild card. Most AFC teams are playing poorly so far this year so we might be able to sneak in if we stop losing to AFC teams.
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A win against a pretty good Oakland team next week would be a nice start.

 
Wildcard is well within their reach. DeAngelo is a good backup and if Ben gets right, this offense is still prolific.

Beating Oakland is a must, as they figure to be one of 3-4 teams the Steelers will be competing with for the WC slots.

 
Here is some news that is sure to make Steelers fans feel better:

The depth chart on Steelers.com has Dri Archer listed as the #2 RB behind Williams. :yucky:

Todman is third and Pead is currently not listed on the depth chart.

 
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Godsbrother said:
Here is some news that is sure to make Steelers fans feel better:

The depth chart on Steelers.com has Dri Archer listed as the #2 RB behind Williams. :yucky:

Todman is third and Pead is currently not listed on the depth chart.
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Certain to change...but if it doesn't maybe Archer will get some PT and quiet the cut Dri chants. ;)

 
You guys are in good hands with DeAngelo.

Nobody will ever confuse him with Bell.... but he's shown to be more than capable in Bell's absence. :thumbup:

 
With all of the bad injuries the Steelers have had this season there may be a little good news this week: Stephon Tuitt and Will Allen are supposed to return to practice today. Mike Mitchell is going through concussion protocol but from what I have heard the expectation is that he will be cleared to play.

Also heard that Bell did not suffer any damage to the ACL and there is a chance he won't need surgery on his MCL which should shorten his rehab in the offseason.

Hopefully Ben has shaken the rust off because this is a big game...

 
Godsbrother said:
With all of the bad injuries the Steelers have had this season there may be a little good news this week: Stephon Tuitt and Will Allen are supposed to return to practice today. Mike Mitchell is going through concussion protocol but from what I have heard the expectation is that he will be cleared to play.

Also heard that Bell did not suffer any damage to the ACL and there is a chance he won't need surgery on his MCL which should shorten his rehab in the offseason.

Hopefully Ben has shaken the rust off because this is a big game...
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A really big game. If it comes down to tiebreakers for a wildcard, these games against the AFC West could mean everything. Getting a W over San Diego was nice, but they look like they're fading out of the picture. A win over Oakland would at least give us a little clarity on whom to root for in the Oakland/KC games later in the year.

 
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