Evilgrin 72
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Brown officially ruled out.
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✦✦✦ Official 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers Thread 
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BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
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AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
Was Gradkowski put on IR? for some reason I thought he was only on the PUP list earlier.
georg013
Footballguy
It is my hope that Vonn Miller takes care of Big Ben early. Sucks because I like Tomlin. Hope he sticks after this loss. Broncos up.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
Sorry, I didn't even look. I got a "breaking news" from Triblive in my e-mail inbox so I flew over and dropped it in here without even looking at new posts.
3C's
Footballguy
3C's
Footballguy
Yes. Wish they had been more patient but I guess they felt he was done for the year (at least).
Franknbeans
Footballguy
About the only thing the Steelers have going for them this game is Manning's playoff choke history.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Heard on Stan Savran that Ben was able to throw the ball 40 yards in practice with some zip.
3C's
Footballguy
SeniorVBDStudent
Footballguy
Huge steeler fan this weekend as i dint think ne can beat den in den.
HERE WE GO STEELERS!
HERE WE GO STEELERS!
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
And the fact that Manning has no arm strength left. An injured Ben can probably still throw it harder than Manning at this point in their careers. The game will be close.Franknbeans said:
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Welp we now gotta get through Denver and N.E. I could potentially see a win tomorrow but I have absolutely no clue how we can stop the Patriots offense. I'm almost rooting for Denver tomorrow just so they may be able to knock off the evil patriots.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Bite your tongue, Fred! If we can pull off a miracle and beat the Bronocos at mile high as banged up as we are then I think the Steelers are a team of Destiny. Get AB and Dwill and back and let's see who wins the shootout!
Of course there is still a little matter of the game tomorrow.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
Provided AB can come back and Roethlisberger doesn't further injure his shoulder, I'd like our chances in NE next week a lot better than I like our chances tomorrow.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
You would think, but against NE it's not just about personnel. They are in our heads. Heck, I think they are in the heads of the whole league. Everyone goes to Foxboro and leaves their brains on the bus. To wit, KCs inexplicable clock management today.
Very little chance we beat the Broncos and about half that chance we get by the Pats at home. I'm not saying root for the Broncos, just being realistic and recalling history.
Franknbeans
Footballguy
the defense will have to play their best game of the year to have a chance
In four home starts this season, Manning has thrown one touchdown pass and eight interceptions.
In four home starts this season, Manning has thrown one touchdown pass and eight interceptions.
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fred_1_15301
Footballguy
If Manning has been that bad at home, do they really need to play their best game of the year to win? Just let Manning make a couple killer mistakes with his lollipop throws. 
Everyone and their mother is picking the Broncos (including most of you). I'm looking forward to this game 
Everyone and their mother is picking the Broncos (including most of you). I'm looking forward to this game
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
I wish I shared your optimism. This is the least confident I've been heading into a playoff game that I can remember.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
If the Steelers win, I'll be bumping a lot of posts in this thread tomorrow. If they lose, I'll have my tail between my legs
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
Why? Normally, I'd be right there with you. I'd pay a significant amount of money to be horribly wrong about this. No reason for you not to fly the flag. I just have a sinking feeling that things are going to go swiftly and irrevocably south tomorrow. I pray that doesn't happen, but no mea culpas necessary if it does.If the Steelers win, I'll be bumping a lot of posts in this thread tomorrow. If they lose, I'll have my tail between my legs
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
The reason I'm optimistic is because I think our front 7 will get pressure on Manning. Manning is a shell of what he used to be. He doesn't have the arm strength to overcome his immobility. I hope the game plan for the Steelers is to just dink and dunk and not the turn the ball over. Let the Broncos make a mistake or two. Don't try to force anything.Why? Normally, I'd be right there with you. I'd pay a significant amount of money to be horribly wrong about this. No reason for you not to fly the flag. I just have a sinking feeling that things are going to go swiftly and irrevocably south tomorrow. I pray that doesn't happen, but no mea culpas necessary if it does.If the Steelers win, I'll be bumping a lot of posts in this thread tomorrow. If they lose, I'll have my tail between my legs
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
And I was definitely less confident going against N.E. in 2004 or Denver in 1998.Why? Normally, I'd be right there with you. I'd pay a significant amount of money to be horribly wrong about this. No reason for you not to fly the flag. I just have a sinking feeling that things are going to go swiftly and irrevocably south tomorrow. I pray that doesn't happen, but no mea culpas necessary if it does.If the Steelers win, I'll be bumping a lot of posts in this thread tomorrow. If they lose, I'll have my tail between my legs
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http://espn.go.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/17883/there-are-some-cold-hard-facts-with-peyton-manning-in-playoff-weather
Manning 0-5 in playoff games under 40 degrees at kickoff
Projected to be in mid 30s and dropping
Manning 0-5 in playoff games under 40 degrees at kickoff
Projected to be in mid 30s and dropping
Godsbrother
Footballguy
I would feel a little better if the Broncos hadn't completely shut down the running game in the previous game. However I do agree with those saying to go in conservatively and see if we can force Manning to make mistakes.I don't think a Steelers win is all that improbable. Of course it would be nice if we had AB and DeAngelo and a healthy Ben, but I don't think we necessarily need them to win this game. And you have to think the Steelers are already in their heads after that last one.With the surprising performance by the running game last week and the "next man up" turning up big all season, now it's Sammie Coates' turn.If Manning has been that bad at home, do they really need to play their best game of the year to win? Just let Manning make a couple killer mistakes with his lollipop throws.
That being said I would go deep at least once in the first possession just to give the Broncos defense to think about.
pghrob
Footballguy
What are your keys to Steelers win today?
Mine:
1. Protect Ben no matter what.
2. Great Steelers secondary play. Prevent big Denver pass plays.
3. DHB has to play great today for the Steelers. If he plays strong, Denver won't be able to stop the Steelers offense today. If DHB goes off even just once, then all of a sudden so will Miller, Bryant, and Wheaton. When they all get going then that will open run game. But it all starts with Darrius Heyward-Bey establishing himself first early in the game as a legitimate threat.
4. Get after the Denver qb to disrupt timing and force errant throws. I am not sure Manning finishes this game today. When Manning is pulled from game, keep after Osweiller.
Mine:
1. Protect Ben no matter what.
2. Great Steelers secondary play. Prevent big Denver pass plays.
3. DHB has to play great today for the Steelers. If he plays strong, Denver won't be able to stop the Steelers offense today. If DHB goes off even just once, then all of a sudden so will Miller, Bryant, and Wheaton. When they all get going then that will open run game. But it all starts with Darrius Heyward-Bey establishing himself first early in the game as a legitimate threat.
4. Get after the Denver qb to disrupt timing and force errant throws. I am not sure Manning finishes this game today. When Manning is pulled from game, keep after Osweiller.
pghrob
Footballguy
Yes,I agree GB. Establishing DHB early as a legit deep threat can set everything else up nicely.I would feel a little better if the Broncos hadn't completely shut down the running game in the previous game. However I do agree with those saying to go in conservatively and see if we can force Manning to make mistakes.That being said I would go deep at least once in the first possession just to give the Broncos defense to think about.I don't think a Steelers win is all that improbable. Of course it would be nice if we had AB and DeAngelo and a healthy Ben, but I don't think we necessarily need them to win this game. And you have to think the Steelers are already in their heads after that last one.With the surprising performance by the running game last week and the "next man up" turning up big all season, now it's Sammie Coates' turn.If Manning has been that bad at home, do they really need to play their best game of the year to win? Just let Manning make a couple killer mistakes with his lollipop throws.
SeniorVBDStudent
Footballguy
No particular reason for this team to fear NE...certified pats homer with steelers vs seahawks in the postseason contest. That said, I think Elway is a ##### nozzle and will be waiving a terrible towel today.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
You did this before week one as well.
You're one of my favorite N.E posters but why would you be worried about the Steelers?
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
Just saw on the ESPN ticker that this is the only time in the Super Bowl Era that any team has gone into a playoff game with both their leading rusher and leading receiver inactive. There is literally no precedent for this, and that's not even factoring Ben's shoulder into the mix. Nor the fact that AB is a little bit more than the "team's leading receiver."
We need some guys to play out of their minds today.
We need some guys to play out of their minds today.
pghrob
Footballguy
Yes we do. Everybody needs to ratchet up their play a notch to make up for lack of AB & DW, and to keep Big Ben upright and looking down field. Here we go! The standard is the standard.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
If you will. That's January football and we're excited about the opportunity we have today.
irish eyes
Footballguy
I have a strange confident feeling about today , even with all the injuries.
HellToupee
Footballguy
Was feeling gloomy all week but have a hunch
Steelers 17
Broncos 16
Steelers 17
Broncos 16
pghrob
Footballguy
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I don't like the fact that all the road teams won last week and so far this week all of the home teams have won. Hopefully the Steelers will buck that trend.
Franknbeans
Footballguy
This is all gravy anyway. They should have not even gotten here.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Franknbeans
Footballguy
Tough loss but just not as bothered by this loss as with most years. I said they were playing with house money and for most of the game they were still winning without a top 3 WR and a top 5 running back in the starting lineup. Yeah Toussaint fumble cost us the game but blaming a 4th stringer in the playoffs just doesn't seem fair. Defense played really strong and the wide receivers more than set up.
My only strong negative on the game was that I thought Tomlin should have tried more field goals instead of punting. I think we could have trusted Boswell on some of those 50+ field goals in Denver of all places
Frankly the only thing that pisses me off is having to deal with the media jerking off to Brady vs Manning part 230.
My only strong negative on the game was that I thought Tomlin should have tried more field goals instead of punting. I think we could have trusted Boswell on some of those 50+ field goals in Denver of all places
Frankly the only thing that pisses me off is having to deal with the media jerking off to Brady vs Manning part 230.
Steeler
Footballguy
Tough loss to DEN - basically came down to that one turnover.
It was a good season, especially considering all their injuries on offence (Pouncey, Beachum, LeVeon, and recently DeAngelo and AB). They need continue rebuilding the young defense focusing on the secondary. The offense will be one of the best again next year and hopefully having Bell back will help their efficiency in the Red Zone.
It was a good season, especially considering all their injuries on offence (Pouncey, Beachum, LeVeon, and recently DeAngelo and AB). They need continue rebuilding the young defense focusing on the secondary. The offense will be one of the best again next year and hopefully having Bell back will help their efficiency in the Red Zone.
Couple quick hits. I thought Haley called a great game. Tomlin continues to make baffling choices. Never even close to the level of firing-worthy, IMO, but cringeworthy on a weekly basis. It's maddening. Coates looked good for a young guy, Bryant needs to work on his concentration but man, what a weapon. Hope he doesn't hit the weed too hard in the off-season. Defense looked good, solid enough to win.
I call this a successful season. Ben is good for one more ring if we get some breaks from the injury Gods. With the progress of our defense, next year could be the one. We need one if not two safeties.
I call this a successful season. Ben is good for one more ring if we get some breaks from the injury Gods. With the progress of our defense, next year could be the one. We need one if not two safeties.
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BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
On the season, I think Keith Butler and the Steeler defense did an an exceptional job. 
A lot to like and a lot to build upon.
A lot to like and a lot to build upon.
bucksoh
Footballguy
The thing here with Tomlin is these are the same mistakes since he started coaching the Steelers. He has and will never evolve or learn from his mistakes. The only thing they can do is keep surrounding him with more talent cause he will never win unless talent can cover for his blunders. Dates back to his SB win also.
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