Local media thinks a new Texas coach would get about 7M a year.Why on Earth would Tomlin leave the Steelers for Texas? I really don't think he's getting fired.
I was thinking last night, what if it was true and Tomlin bolted? Wouldn't it be fun if the Steelers went after Saban? NFL is the only place he's failed and coaching the Steelers is a sought after position.I doubt he'd do that, but who knows. Gruden to steelers?
Yep. Too bad they let so many games slip through their fingers. The Steelers aren't a very good team but no one in the AFC is all that great. This looks to be one of the weakest crop of playoff teams from the AFC in quite a few years.Good effort last night.
thats what is so frustrating about the year.Yep. Too bad they let so many games slip through their fingers. The Steelers aren't a very good team but no one in the AFC is all that great. This looks to be one of the weakest crop of playoff teams from the AFC in quite a few years.Good effort last night.
Pretty sure:what kind of miracle needs to occur for the steelers to make the playoffs?
ravens, dolphins, chargers, jets, all losing out?
Pretty sure:what kind of miracle needs to occur for the steelers to make the playoffs?
ravens, dolphins, chargers, jets, all losing out?
(1) Steelers must win their final 2 games
(2) Baltimore has to lose 2 of their final 3
(3) Dolphin must lose their final 2
(4) Chargers must lose 1 of their final 2
(5) Jets must win their final 2
I used to like you, GBPretty sure:what kind of miracle needs to occur for the steelers to make the playoffs?
ravens, dolphins, chargers, jets, all losing out?
(1) Steelers must win their final 2 games (@GB, CLE)
(2) Baltimore has to lose 2 of their final 3 (@DET, NE, @CIN)
(3) Dolphins must lose their final 2 (@BUF, NYJ)
(4) Chargers must lose 1 of their final 2 (OAK, KC)
(5) Jets must win their final 2 (CLE, @MIA)
(6) Hell freeze over
Obviously not going to happen but it would be nice to see Baltimore lose tonight and next week, Buffalo pull the upset against the Dolphins, the Jets beat Cleveland and of course the underdog Steelers beat the Packers and have a still slim chance at the playoffs going into the final week of the season.
It would have to be based on multiple teams being 8-8moondog said:Aren't the Steelers already eliminated from the playfoffs ? The can finish 8-8 at best but Miami could also finish 8-8 at worst and they have the head to head tie breaker over the Steelers. Or is this based on a four-way 8-8 tie ?
It would have to be based on multiple teams being 8-8moondog said:Aren't the Steelers already eliminated from the playfoffs ? The can finish 8-8 at best but Miami could also finish 8-8 at worst and they have the head to head tie breaker over the Steelers. Or is this based on a four-way 8-8 tie ?
Not an excuse, but 20 degrees, howling wind, and a losing team will keep people out of their seats.Why was your stadium only 25% full after half time last night? What was it like at kick off? I know you guys blew out the Bengals, but Seattle had as many people in the stands 15 min after the game v. NO.
I would expect that out of our wine and cheese fan base here in Carolina..
Sorry dude, it was a 10 hour drive for me.Love all the heroes watching from home when they tell paying customers how they ought to act
You're right, it's the fans choice. This is debated in our market all the time on the radio. Our stadium is half empty for almost every kickoff. People wander in on nice weather days and it's generally full by the end of the first quarter. At half time people start to leave. If we're up by more than 7 or down at all it gets thin in the 4th quarter.I hear you, GB. But as a season ticket holder for my team (the Ravens), who changes my life around - and pays thousands each year - to be in the stadium 8 games a year, sometimes I get snappish when people weigh in about how fans should behave at the stadium.
That being said, with a minimum of effort, it's not hard to find someone who hasn't been to many games and would love to use my tickets on rare occasions when I can't make it.
technically it was a sellout of course. just a bunch of people not showing up. their loss since they missed a good game.You're right, it's the fans choice. This is debated in our market all the time on the radio. Our stadium is half empty for almost every kickoff. People wander in on nice weather days and it's generally full by the end of the first quarter. At half time people start to leave. If we're up by more than 7 or down at all it gets thin in the 4th quarter.I hear you, GB. But as a season ticket holder for my team (the Ravens), who changes my life around - and pays thousands each year - to be in the stadium 8 games a year, sometimes I get snappish when people weigh in about how fans should behave at the stadium.
That being said, with a minimum of effort, it's not hard to find someone who hasn't been to many games and would love to use my tickets on rare occasions when I can't make it.
That happens because a majority of our population is from other parts of the country and the PSLs went mostly to people who bought them for status, not because they were a hardcore fans.
Our owner has always talked about modeling the franchise based on the Steelers. It's talked about so much around here that you would think everything Steelers walks on water without knowing where the stones are. On top of that, my impression has been that it's a loyal and hardcore fan base.
Not an excuse, but 20 degrees, howling wind, and a losing team will keep people out of their seats.Why was your stadium only 25% full after half time last night? What was it like at kick off? I know you guys blew out the Bengals, but Seattle had as many people in the stands 15 min after the game v. NO.
I would expect that out of our wine and cheese fan base here in Carolina..
The week before I saw probably 3 times as many Miami jerseys than Cincy jerseys this week.Godsbrother said:The wind was brutal last Sunday night and was certainly a huge factor as was the fact that it was a Sunday night game. The thing that really sealed the deal is it came after such a disappointing home loss against Miami. That loss was devastating.
What really surprises me is that there wasn't a whole lot of Bengals fans there. Tickets were plentiful and cheap, the Bengals in the thick of a playoff race, and only a 4 hour drive.
I'd imagine that Woodley is done as well.AhrnCityPahnder said:Lamar Woodley to IR.
He's played his last snap for Pittsburgh, hasn't he? I'd love some magical situation where we can keep him and still sign Worilds, Velasco, Cotchery, Al Woods and others....but I'm not seeing how it's possible.
I think he may be gone too but it is going to be very tough to cut him with that salary cap/dead money hit. You could soften the blow for 2014 by cutting him after June 1st but he will count against the cap until then which will make it hard to sign manu free agents.I'd imagine that Woodley is done as well.AhrnCityPahnder said:Lamar Woodley to IR.
He's played his last snap for Pittsburgh, hasn't he? I'd love some magical situation where we can keep him and still sign Worilds, Velasco, Cotchery, Al Woods and others....but I'm not seeing how it's possible.
It should be a rather interesting offseason to say the least - lots of tough decisions to be made.
He's only gone if they sign WorildsAhrnCityPahnder said:Lamar Woodley to IR.
He's played his last snap for Pittsburgh, hasn't he? I'd love some magical situation where we can keep him and still sign Worilds, Velasco, Cotchery, Al Woods and others....but I'm not seeing how it's possible.
Would be awesome if we can get Louis Nix III in the draft.But the problems on defense go deeper than the secondary. We desperately need a real NT. I don't think Woods is the answer and McLendon certainly isn't. Keisel is likely done too so you're going to need a NT and a DE unless you re-sign Ziggy.
I dont think Woodley is a 4-3 OLB either. The change would make sense based on our DL's current makeup, but not the LB's (besides Timmons)This would be as good of time time as any if this is the route they want to go although I am not sure Jarvis Jones is an OLB in a 4-3 defense.Given the DL and LB pieces, is it time to move to 4-3 base?The secondary, specifically Clark, Polamalu and Taylor are all old. Clark is an UFA and is done. Ike is likely done too unless the Steelers think he could play safety. Troy is still a playmaker but is out of position way too often and is becoming a liability. He and Ike account for $14 million against the cap so that will be a factor too.There is room for optimism all around for next year. The offense if we can get the line back healthy, is overall very young outside of the QB and TE positions. And Ben isn't "old" for a QB.Well it's all over now. Yesterday was another blown very winnable game. Complain all you want about Haley's offense but the biggest problem is on defense -- it stinks and needs a massive overhaul.
Defense, Heywood was a beast yesterday. Worilds, has been playing inspired and might be worth resigning. Woodley looked good, Timmons looked good. Even Hood has played ok. We need to address the secondary quickly, however. There are a lot of years back there. Really the only "old" part of this team.
But the problems on defense go deeper than the secondary. We desperately need a real NT. I don't think Woods is the answer and McLendon certainly isn't. Keisel is likely done too so you're going to need a NT and a DE unless you re-sign Ziggy.
Signing Worilds should be a priority and I don't think the Steelers can afford to do their typical "see what you can get in FA and we'll see if we can match" routine.
Obviously tough decisions for this offseason and it will be a tight cap, but its interesting to see how much space they have starting in 2015.Also, this site is awesome. Has info on salary and cap hits for all 32 teams and allows you to plug in hypotheticals to see "what if" numbers.
http://overthecap.com/calculator/?Team=Steelers
I think he moves to de in 4-3 possibly.Kenny Powers said:I dont think Woodley is a 4-3 OLB either. The change would make sense based on our DL's current makeup, but not the LB's (besides Timmons)This would be as good of time time as any if this is the route they want to go although I am not sure Jarvis Jones is an OLB in a 4-3 defense.Given the DL and LB pieces, is it time to move to 4-3 base?The secondary, specifically Clark, Polamalu and Taylor are all old. Clark is an UFA and is done. Ike is likely done too unless the Steelers think he could play safety. Troy is still a playmaker but is out of position way too often and is becoming a liability. He and Ike account for $14 million against the cap so that will be a factor too.There is room for optimism all around for next year. The offense if we can get the line back healthy, is overall very young outside of the QB and TE positions. And Ben isn't "old" for a QB.Defense, Heywood was a beast yesterday. Worilds, has been playing inspired and might be worth resigning. Woodley looked good, Timmons looked good. Even Hood has played ok. We need to address the secondary quickly, however. There are a lot of years back there. Really the only "old" part of this team.Well it's all over now. Yesterday was another blown very winnable game. Complain all you want about Haley's offense but the biggest problem is on defense -- it stinks and needs a massive overhaul.
But the problems on defense go deeper than the secondary. We desperately need a real NT. I don't think Woods is the answer and McLendon certainly isn't. Keisel is likely done too so you're going to need a NT and a DE unless you re-sign Ziggy.
Signing Worilds should be a priority and I don't think the Steelers can afford to do their typical "see what you can get in FA and we'll see if we can match" routine.
Yupso if we win and chargers ravens dolphins lose wk 17 do we have a shot?
Certainly and Id think it would be an easy transition for him, ie his Michigan days.I think he moves to de in 4-3 possibly.I dont think Woodley is a 4-3 OLB either. The change would make sense based on our DL's current makeup, but not the LB's (besides Timmons)This would be as good of time time as any if this is the route they want to go although I am not sure Jarvis Jones is an OLB in a 4-3 defense.Given the DL and LB pieces, is it time to move to 4-3 base?The secondary, specifically Clark, Polamalu and Taylor are all old. Clark is an UFA and is done. Ike is likely done too unless the Steelers think he could play safety. Troy is still a playmaker but is out of position way too often and is becoming a liability. He and Ike account for $14 million against the cap so that will be a factor too.There is room for optimism all around for next year. The offense if we can get the line back healthy, is overall very young outside of the QB and TE positions. And Ben isn't "old" for a QB.Defense, Heywood was a beast yesterday. Worilds, has been playing inspired and might be worth resigning. Woodley looked good, Timmons looked good. Even Hood has played ok. We need to address the secondary quickly, however. There are a lot of years back there. Really the only "old" part of this team.Well it's all over now. Yesterday was another blown very winnable game. Complain all you want about Haley's offense but the biggest problem is on defense -- it stinks and needs a massive overhaul.
But the problems on defense go deeper than the secondary. We desperately need a real NT. I don't think Woods is the answer and McLendon certainly isn't. Keisel is likely done too so you're going to need a NT and a DE unless you re-sign Ziggy.
Signing Worilds should be a priority and I don't think the Steelers can afford to do their typical "see what you can get in FA and we'll see if we can match" routine.
Yupso if we win and chargers ravens dolphins lose wk 17 do we have a shot?
I've long believed that Woodley's best pro position would likely have been playing LDE in a 4-3. Guy was just hella strong at U of M. He'd manhandle OTs bigger than him at times. He'd be a pretty good tackler for an NFL DE and would be a mismatch for a lot of RTs with his blend of power and speed.....Certainly and Id think it would be an easy transition for him, ie his Michigan days.I think he moves to de in 4-3 possibly.
I forgot about that when considering it.
I agree, it's nice to be excited, but I simply can't see this working out.This is ridiculous right now. The Chefs have done nothing offensively in the 2nd half though, and if they dont score again Im pretty sure they dont hold onto the lead and win.
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