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Even if they do beat Detroit (which is unlikely) I just don't see this team being capable of putting together a string of victories. I think at best we're looking at 6-10, maybe 7-9 if we don't suffer any more major injuries and get a few breaks.
I never root against the Steelers, but the 2013 season is a lost cause so I would much prefer we lose than win at this point, especially against a team like Buffalo who may very well end up with fewer wins than the Steelers and get a better draft pick.
I heard this. Not much to it really -- Ben is frustrated but never has said he wants traded. The Steelers supposedly fielded one phone call last off season from a team inquiring about a trade for Ben. Nothing came of it and the Steelers were never shopping Ben around. The Steelers official statement is they do not have any plans to trade Ben.
Oh I understand but I still love 'em. I understand that a 3-13 season would yield higher draft picks but that doesn't guarantee great players and there is certainly a psychological hit to being that bad. I know it is stupid but I would rather see them get on a roll in the second half and have something to build on.
He does --most of the beat writers are insinuating he is going to miss next week -- Guy Whimper will step in at LG
I don't know if it is just me used to poor offensive line play but it seems to me that Whimper has played surprisingly well given his reputation when signed by the Steelers.
Agreed -- He supplanted an OL (I forget who) in the running game a few weeks ago and looked competent (which is an upgrade compared to what we are accustomed to seeing this yeear)
Agreed - a godawfultrainwreck that kills my soul..and my wifes..and my son's...Kenny Powers said:
Hmmm
Yes indeed. The Steelers have two big divisional road games, one on a short week. They are certainly capable of winning either or both or going on a skid and losing both. It should be interesting.
Changes are definitely coming regardless on what the 2013 team does. Just look at Baltimore -- they are a very different team this year even after winning the Super Bowl last season.
Once playoffs start, anything can happen. Just ask the Giants.
That's a good point. Although if the Steelers somehow make the playoffs, I have a feeling most of the credit should go to Ben
Perhaps but it would have only put the Lions up by 7 and there was lots of time left. The fumble didn't exactly give the Steelers great field position (they started the drive on the 3 yard line) and drove the ball and scored a TD which would have tied the game.
Without a doubt. He isn't perfect but Ben has taken the team on his shoulders. I really liked the no huddle offense and hope they continue to use it. Ben is clearly in his element when given more control of the play calling.
The team can only move the ball when the spread out and go no huddle. I don't think Haley has much or any involvement with the offense when they do. He is terrible. If he is not fired in the off season I will be really upset.
Being that they were running the no huddle offense for large stretches of the game, I wonder how much of the play calling was done by Ben at the line.
No doubt Ben was calling a lot of the plays but the plays available in the no hudde are designed and selected ahead of time by the coaching staff. Ben isn't in the huddle drawing plays in the dirt.
I don't think ANY game is a trap for the Steelers this year, especially a division opponent on the road. This game is a toss-up. The team that does a better job protecting the ball and creating turnovers is going to win.
If Tenn wins they're also 4-4 in the conference so it goes to another tiebreaker and I'm not sure who gets the #6 spot.
BELIEVE!
