Godsbrother
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You're right, it does sound ludicrous
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2023 Pittsburgh Steelers. Banged up team loses to Buffalo. Looking ahead to 2024 now (2 Viewers)
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Steelers have never had over 400 yards in offense under the current OC. The OC is not being held accountable. It's almost as if he has compromising photos of Mike Tomlin and ownership. Any other team would have fired this clown show by now. Use measurements to hold your coaches accountable instead of wordsmithing interviews and being vague about why your offense doesn't stink.
I hope my post backfires on me, and the Steelers have over 350 yards in offense. I'd settle for that lol
I hope my post backfires on me, and the Steelers have over 350 yards in offense. I'd settle for that lol
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
This his last game? We can only hope.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Report: OC Matt Canada Will Call Titans Game From Sideline, Not Coaches' Box
The Pittsburgh Steelers might be shaking up the way their offense is called in the hopes of improving its output. According to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, OC Matt Canada will call tonight’s game against the Tennessee Titans from the sideline instead of the coaches box. A tweak in the...
steelersdepot.com
This was not voluntary . . . .
Blick
Footballguy
He needs to be calling the game from his couch.
Report: OC Matt Canada Will Call Titans Game From Sideline, Not Coaches' Box
The Pittsburgh Steelers might be shaking up the way their offense is called in the hopes of improving its output. According to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, OC Matt Canada will call tonight’s game against the Tennessee Titans from the sideline instead of the coaches box. A tweak in the...
This was not voluntary . . . .
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Does putting him on the sidelines move the needle in any way?
Report: OC Matt Canada Will Call Titans Game From Sideline, Not Coaches' Box
The Pittsburgh Steelers might be shaking up the way their offense is called in the hopes of improving its output. According to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, OC Matt Canada will call tonight’s game against the Tennessee Titans from the sideline instead of the coaches box. A tweak in the...
This was not voluntary . . . .
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Does putting him on the sidelines move the needle in any way?
Report: OC Matt Canada Will Call Titans Game From Sideline, Not Coaches' Box
The Pittsburgh Steelers might be shaking up the way their offense is called in the hopes of improving its output. According to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, OC Matt Canada will call tonight’s game against the Tennessee Titans from the sideline instead of the coaches box. A tweak in the...
This was not voluntary . . . .
I think it gives Tomlin and the players more input. One phrase I heard was "accountability to the players" as part of this. There was some other drama yesterday apparently that unfortunately did not result in him quitting, but lead to this decision earlier today.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
He needs to be calling the game from his couch.
Report: OC Matt Canada Will Call Titans Game From Sideline, Not Coaches' Box
The Pittsburgh Steelers might be shaking up the way their offense is called in the hopes of improving its output. According to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, OC Matt Canada will call tonight’s game against the Tennessee Titans from the sideline instead of the coaches box. A tweak in the...
This was not voluntary . . . .
Maybe he snaps at George Pickens today on camera in an unprofessional/emotional manner and gets himself fired and replaced by Sullivan with McDaniels as a consultant . . . .
irish eyes
Footballguy
Tomlin is in love with Dan Moore for some strange strange reason. He is one of the worst lineman in the league.
Dan Moore Jr. is an overachiever. You can't help but like the guy. He's starting and only making a little over 1 million and he hasn't been complaining. I tend to agree with most if you're drafting a tackle in the 1st round tackle in most cases he should start. During the trade deadline there were rumors that Dan could be moved. I have to think that any line man for the Steelers would grade higher on another team. Jason Kelce lamented the loss of Isaac Seumalo. I thought the guy would come in and be the second coming of a bulldozer. Last year Isaac gave up on sack for the Eagles. I couldn't find any such stat for this year on sacks given. But granted Isaac has happy feet KP as his QB this year. I'm so so on Isaac he's been up and down like a yoyo. He hasn't been standing out.
steelersdepot.com
Oh I'm loving the move of the OC to the sidelines. I'm so hoping that after a play near the sideline that a player unintentionally runs him over. I'll settle for a referee unintentionally running him over.
Steelers Offensive Line Falls In PFF Rankings After Jaguars Performance
After building some positive momentum and cracking the top 20 offensive lines in the NFL ahead of their Week Eight matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line fell three spots down to No. 21 in PFF’s offensive line rankings after a rough performance against...
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Oh I'm loving the move of the OC to the sidelines. I'm so hoping that after a play near the sideline that a player unintentionally runs him over. I'll settle for a referee unintentionally running him over.
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Correct me if I'm wrong the Steelers aren't getting the performance based on having the 7th highest paid line in the league. I was surprised by this https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/positional/offensive-line/
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Maybe I should turn it back off. They’ve been nothing but terrible since I turned it on 5 mins ago.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
I’m not sure that last pass could have been any worse than it was
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Spot on. I've seen enough of Pickett at this point. He's not the guy. Not even close.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
This game needs more flags
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Nice throw there to Hopkins
No flags!!
No flags!!
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
The title is definitely confusing but just wanted you to be aware that this is the Steelers thread (not the game thread). The game thread is the one pinned above.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
So nice to see a big back run like a big back. Too bad it’s not Harris.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Tight end was WIDE OPEN right up the middle for an easy pitch and catch.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Guys I'm not sure Canada is the main culprit anymore. Sideline Canada is ok. Pickett sucks no matter where Canada is positioned.
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Well… 10pts in the first half. Canada has doubled his pace.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
This is not on Canada. I'm sorry. The Steelers would have 3 TDs in that first half if they had even a halfway competent QB.
irish eyes
Footballguy
Exactly, definitely not on Canada tonight. Never thought I'd say that
irish eyes
Footballguy
QB sucks, secondary sucks. Not a good combination. Steelers will be down either 6 or 10 after this 1st drive of 2nd half
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
When Canada starts shaking his head in frustration, you know you have a problem Houston.
irish eyes
Footballguy
Gold Fox
Footballguy
I’ve finally figured it out. Pickett’s the problem. Canada’s ****-show offense is designed to compensate for all of Pickett’s deficiencies. Pickett doesn’t have the consistency to hit receivers in stride, so the dink it side-to-side. It’s not sustainable. Pickett has to go. Need a new QB in 2024.
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
I don’t disagree with anyone about high/low, late read Pickett being a big problem. Tribusky is worse.
efactor
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Tanner9919
Footballguy
wow is Vrabel bad at clock mgmt, picking competent assistant coaches like the OC that last drive with 4.34 to go was pathetic, can you be more unimaginative??
god the Titans suck they're so painful to watch. why did he not call TO with 3mins to go, for 4th down but he let the clock roll all the way down for 4th and 7..wtf??? call timeout get your ducks in a row, get the right play called.
is he blind in one eye or something he always looks like burgess meredith in There's Time At Last the twilight zone episode with the coke-bottle bottom eyeglasses on. Can Vrabel see midfield?! he looks like a rabbit , like the best way to attach him is to walk right up to him because he cant see straight, can only can see the atlantic and pacific oceans at the same time.
A&P, his new nickname.
god the Titans suck they're so painful to watch. why did he not call TO with 3mins to go, for 4th down but he let the clock roll all the way down for 4th and 7..wtf??? call timeout get your ducks in a row, get the right play called.
is he blind in one eye or something he always looks like burgess meredith in There's Time At Last the twilight zone episode with the coke-bottle bottom eyeglasses on. Can Vrabel see midfield?! he looks like a rabbit , like the best way to attach him is to walk right up to him because he cant see straight, can only can see the atlantic and pacific oceans at the same time.
A&P, his new nickname.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
5-3
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Bit of smoke & mirrors season but hell yeah dub is a dub
Honestly thought Stillers would be a bottom quartile team this year so good job keeping the main thing the main thing
Ugly wins count just as much as the pretty ones
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I think this team could realistically go 10-7 at this point. Not sure if that gets them in the playoffs but it’s definitely possible. Pickett is definitely not the answer long term but he does have a tendency to pull it together at the end of games. The secondary is a major issue without Minkah. Huge win!
Steelers4Life
Footballguy
Very winnable games left at home vs Green Bay, Arizona, and New England.
In division, still go to Cleveland, to Cincinnati, and to Baltimore, and the home matchup vs Cincy.
And they go to Indy and to Seattle.
The 5-3 record is smoke and mirrors, but it sets up a 9 or 10 win season as very realistic.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
I think "Smoke & Mirrors" should be the title of the Steelers 2023 Highlight reel
Steelers4Life
Footballguy
I know that there are lots of stats put there like this, but this one struck me as crazy
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At 5-3, the Steelers are the 34th team since 1933 – when rushing and receiving stats were first tracked – to be outgained in each of their first eight games of a season; they’re the only one of those who had a winning record, per
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. The Steelers are also the only team this season to be outgained in every game, and they’ve been outgained by -790 yards, 2nd worst to only the Broncos (-830).
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At 5-3, the Steelers are the 34th team since 1933 – when rushing and receiving stats were first tracked – to be outgained in each of their first eight games of a season; they’re the only one of those who had a winning record, per
@JMcTigue85
. The Steelers are also the only team this season to be outgained in every game, and they’ve been outgained by -790 yards, 2nd worst to only the Broncos (-830).
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
That is insane.
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
"you don't ask how...just how many"
Drake Hater
Footballguy
Schedule isn't so bad either going forward. A couple of tough matchups but they're mostly divisional.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Honestly when the Steelers were down 16-13 with the ball in the 4th quarter, I was fully expecting them to drive down the field and take the lead. It would have been nice if they tried to end it on the following drive rather than going conservative but I get it. I did expect the defense to make the stop as well.
I feel a little bad for Canada actually. I think he’s so handcuffed with the deficiencies of this QB. I wonder if he would be more innovative with a good QB.
I feel a little bad for Canada actually. I think he’s so handcuffed with the deficiencies of this QB. I wonder if he would be more innovative with a good QB.
crushedspirit
Footballguy
Pickett is one who will show flashes at times, but overall is not a long term answer even as a caretaker. The amount of wide open WRs he misses is inexcusable and not on coaching.
This D has a bend but don't break mentality that can't stop the best offenses out there, but can scrape out 9 or 10 wins with that schedule.
This D has a bend but don't break mentality that can't stop the best offenses out there, but can scrape out 9 or 10 wins with that schedule.
markrc99
Footballguy
To your point, when Roethlisberger was there & they moved a couple guys we later learned that the Steelers had abandoned practicing their running plays. Ben didn't want anything to do with taking the snap from under center. Didn't want any part of turning his back to the defense, implementing misdirection, nothing. Defenses able to fully trust what they see & certain of the exact spot on the field the ball will be handed off I viewed as a self-inflicted disadvantage.
But that was then & while I can further agree that the QB play is still an issue, I haven't heard or read that Pickett is hampering the run scheme. The last time I watched them was vs the Raiders, who seemed to know exactly when Harris was getting the ball. So often the Raiders were clearly cheating up & Pittsburgh never made them pay. Not until the end, they did run the right plays late, just enough to win.
Good coaching?
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Fantasy Radio host just stated the Steelers have been winning via “Smoke and Mirrors”.
Must be an avid Footballguy.
Must be an avid Footballguy.
Steelers4Life
Footballguy
LOL By all accounts, a few exceedingly lucky wins and a DPOY candidate who almost single handedly won a game. I'm hoping their good luck from the first half doesn't balance itself in the second half.
That said, the "we'll scratch out ugly wins" approach can get a team to 9 wins a year with the kind of talent the Steelers do have. They'll win their 9 or 10 this year too. It's just an approach that gets blown apart in the playoffs against good teams, which is why the Steelers have been solid in the regular season but a non-factor in the playofs for 13 years. Some have just come to accept it.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Quite honestly if the Steelers make the playoffs this year, I’ll be downright giddy. I don’t care if we know what the outcome will likely be, nothing beats the excitement of a playoff game.
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