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[poopdawg]

Only 7 more left to go and we make the playoffs. I know I am delusional folks, but I am holding onto hope.

Steeler faithful, I hope Im not alone........

 

[butcher boy]

Only 7 more left to go and we make the playoffs. I know I am delusional folks, but I am holding onto hope. Steeler faithful, I hope Im not alone........

uh ok... Should I make a 49er 4-5 thread too? No one's done it yet.

 

[SteelerMurf]

Only 7 more left to go and we make the playoffs. I know I am delusional folks, but I am holding onto hope. Steeler faithful, I hope Im not alone........

You wouldn't be a fan if you gave up. Gotta have fun on Sunday.The #2 wildcard right now is at 4 loses. So technically Steelers are only 2 games out of a tie for the wildcard which I am sure they would lose the tie breaker cause of their bad AFC record, but you never know those goofy tiebreakers.

 

[poopdawg]

Only 7 more left to go and we make the playoffs. I know I am delusional folks, but I am holding onto hope. Steeler faithful, I hope Im not alone........

uh ok... Should I make a 49er 4-5 thread too? No one's done it yet.

Sure. Until theres no hope left, Im going to keep on hoping. Even if its a .01% chance. One more loss and were done and thats when Ill stop. Just having fun folks!

 

[infantsam]

Never give up till they take the ball away and turn out the lights...



And if you get eliminated - you still PLAY TO WIN THE GAME..

 

[Doctor Detroit]

 

[Trey]

If any team should be making threads like this it is the Dolphins.

Back to back wins against the Bears and the Chiefs.

AFC East Down...

You never know.

 

[jonessed]

 

[pfalvey]

As a Steeler fan, it's possible they could be in the wild card hunt if they win out and finish 10-6, but it's unlikely. However, I'm pretty optimistic about their fantasy prospects on offense going forward. I usually stay away from Steelers for homer reasons, but I felt the Steelers were going to open up the offense now that Bettis was gone and Parker was the sole RB. Now that Ben's struggles are behind him, the O is really lighting it up. Having Ben (as my backup), Parker and Santonio Holmes I'm pretty happy with them.

 

[infantsam]

There is a good bit of football left

10-6 is in pretty often no?

It's not over till it's over -simple as that....

 

[Ghost Rider]

9-7 might be able to make it as a wild card in the AFC this year, and given the talent the Steelers have, you never know...

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

If the Steelers D continues to play as it did today, against Den last week, and ATL a few weeks before....this team is going nowhere. Here's hoping Polamalu returns soon.

 

[Godsbrother]

If the Steelers D continues to play as it did today, against Den last week, and ATL a few weeks before....this team is going nowhere. Here's hoping Polamalu returns soon.

Agreed.The defense has been very shakey for most this season. The absolutely must figure out a way to generate a pass rush.

 

[Gatorman]

If any team should be making threads like this it is the Dolphins.Back to back wins against the Bears and the Chiefs.AFC East Down...You never know.

 

[Steeler]

If the Steelers D continues to play as it did today, against Den last week, and ATL a few weeks before....this team is going nowhere. Here's hoping Polamalu returns soon.

Agreed.The defense has been very shakey for most this season. The absolutely must figure out a way to generate a pass rush.

Yeah, and the special teams has been pretty bad as well; particularly in the kick coverage.

 

[Yitbos69]

There is nothing wrong with dreaming........as long as you are not disappointed when you wake up!!

 

[mjnoles1]

Not only am I hoping Miami makes the playoffs, I know they will. The Dolphins are going to end the regular season 10-6 and make the playoffs and run the table in the playoffs and win the SuperBowl in Miami.....That is why I am calling my bookie and putting a lot of money on them to win it all

If any team should be making threads like this it is the Dolphins.Back to back wins against the Bears and the Chiefs.AFC East Down...You never know.

 

[menobrown]

I'll continue to have hope as long as I can but the truth is I don't know this Steeler team. They throw the ball over the place, play poor defense and are on the negative side of time of possession.

 

[bryhamm]

I'll continue to have hope as long as I can but the truth is I don't know this Steeler team. They throw the ball over the place, play poor defense and are on the negative side of time of possession.

A complete reversal in all areas of things we've come to know as "Steeler ball"

 

[Captain Spaulding]

This season is remarkably similiar to the Tommy Gun/Amos Zeroewe season a few years back. It creates better fantasy stats but it is not the Steelers formula for success. 6-10 or 7-9 record is most likely once again.

Heck even the Brownie's have potential to take 2 from the Steelers down this stretch. They're playing good ball as olate lost a few close ones against tough teams as well.

 

[paz1]

As a Steeler fan, it's possible they could be in the wild card hunt if they win out and finish 10-6, but it's unlikely. However, I'm pretty optimistic about their fantasy prospects on offense going forward. I usually stay away from Steelers for homer reasons, but I felt the Steelers were going to open up the offense now that Bettis was gone and Parker was the sole RB. Now that Ben's struggles are behind him, the O is really lighting it up. Having Ben (as my backup), Parker and Santonio Holmes I'm pretty happy with them.

Whoa, hold on now....it's only been one game...And, yes, I'm a Steelers fan.

 

[Fear & Loathing]

9-7 might be able to make it as a wild card in the AFC this year, and given the talent the Steelers have, you never know...

Good point. KC is 5-4 with trouble brewing. That offense relies so much on two players, Gonzalez & Larry Johnson, and they may well lose one of them for 2-3 weeks. Not to mention the offensive awkwardness of switching back to Trent Green in the next week or two. This is not a playoff team. Schedule: OAK, DEN, @ CLE, BAL, @ SD, @ OAK, JAX.So Jacksonville is the favorite for the #2 wildcard? Haven't they lost twice to the Texans in the past month...with two different QBs. They have some key injuries on defense and an offense with an identity crisis. I've been saying for awhile that Garrard is not accurate enough to beat good NFL teams and that a healthy Leftwich is a no-brainer. But maybe is the offense itself that bears the brunt of the blame rather than the QB themselves. The philsophy is overly conservative, the playcalling is questionable and the receivers are extremely inconsistent. If this team can't even decide on a starting QB, are they really the wildcard favorites? They're going to have to go 5-2 the rest of the way to hit 10-6. Schedule: NYG, @ BUF, @ MIA, IND, @ TEN, NE, @ KC. I think the Steelers and Bengals are the two most talented teams in the hunt for the #2 playoff spot. And the Bengals just suffered a possible season-killing loss. CIN schedule: @ NO, @ CLE, BAL, OAK, @ IND, @ DEN, PIT.PIT schedule: @ CLE, @ BAL, TB, CLE, @ CAR, BAL, @ CIN.I'm not a Steelers fan, but there's no doubt they are still in the playoff race. 9-7 is going to be good enough to get that last spot in the AFC.

 

[Franknbeans]

9-7 might be able to make it as a wild card in the AFC this year, and given the talent the Steelers have, you never know...

Problem with that is they have already lost to every other possible wild card team with the exception of Kansas City (won 45-7) and the Jets (don't play). Their only chance, and why it's such a longshot, is to go 5-1 in their division. The one thing they can control is winning their remaining 5 division games, 2 with Baltimore and Cleveland, 1 at Cincy. Improbable but not impossible. Even then, the Ravens would still have to squander two more games and I think one comes next week.

 

[Ravens]

 

[Godsbrother]

9-7 might be able to make it as a wild card in the AFC this year, and given the talent the Steelers have, you never know...

Problem with that is they have already lost to every other possible wild card team with the exception of Kansas City (won 45-7) and the Jets (don't play). Their only chance, and why it's such a longshot, is to go 5-1 in their division. The one thing they can control is winning their remaining 5 division games, 2 with Baltimore and Cleveland, 1 at Cincy. Improbable but not impossible. Even then, the Ravens would still have to squander two more games and I think one comes next week.

As you pointed out, a 9-7 Steelers record will likely not get them a wildcard due to the teams they've already lost to in the AFC Their only chance is to win out and finish 10-6 which might win them division or be good enough for a wildcard. Needless to say, winning out is not very likely.The Steelers remaining schedule is filled with winnable games (@CLV, @BAL, TB, CLV, @CAR, BAL, @CIN) but their defense is banged up and not playing all that well and the special teams is horrible. I'll not count the Steelers out until they're mathematically eliminated but the odds of making the playoffs is very remote.

 

[Da Guru]

Big Ben has been looking very good. Who knows?

 

[Fear & Loathing]

9-7 might be able to make it as a wild card in the AFC this year, and given the talent the Steelers have, you never know...

Problem with that is they have already lost to every other possible wild card team with the exception of Kansas City (won 45-7) and the Jets (don't play). Their only chance, and why it's such a longshot, is to go 5-1 in their division. The one thing they can control is winning their remaining 5 division games, 2 with Baltimore and Cleveland, 1 at Cincy. Improbable but not impossible. Even then, the Ravens would still have to squander two more games and I think one comes next week.

As you pointed out, a 9-7 Steelers record will likely not get them a wildcard due to the teams they've already lost to in the AFC Their only chance is to win out and finish 10-6 which might win them division or be good enough for a wildcard. Needless to say, winning out is not very likely.The Steelers remaining schedule is filled with winnable games (@CLV, @BAL, TB, CLV, @CAR, BAL, @CIN) but their defense is banged up and not playing all that well and the special teams is horrible. I'll not count the Steelers out until they're mathematically eliminated but the odds of making the playoffs is very remote.

There's a realistic chance that JAX, KC & NYJ will all finish only as good as 8-8 (they're just not that impressive). At which point, 9-7 is looking pretty good.

 

[fred_1_15301]

9-7 might be able to make it as a wild card in the AFC this year, and given the talent the Steelers have, you never know...

Good point. KC is 5-4 with trouble brewing. That offense relies so much on two players, Gonzalez & Larry Johnson, and they may well lose one of them for 2-3 weeks. Not to mention the offensive awkwardness of switching back to Trent Green in the next week or two. This is not a playoff team. Schedule: OAK, DEN, @ CLE, BAL, @ SD, @ OAK, JAX.So Jacksonville is the favorite for the #2 wildcard? Haven't they lost twice to the Texans in the past month...with two different QBs. They have some key injuries on defense and an offense with an identity crisis. I've been saying for awhile that Garrard is not accurate enough to beat good NFL teams and that a healthy Leftwich is a no-brainer. But maybe is the offense itself that bears the brunt of the blame rather than the QB themselves. The philsophy is overly conservative, the playcalling is questionable and the receivers are extremely inconsistent. If this team can't even decide on a starting QB, are they really the wildcard favorites? They're going to have to go 5-2 the rest of the way to hit 10-6. Schedule: NYG, @ BUF, @ MIA, IND, @ TEN, NE, @ KC.

I think the Steelers and Bengals are the two most talented teams in the hunt for the #2 playoff spot. And the Bengals just suffered a possible season-killing loss.

CIN schedule: @ NO, @ CLE, BAL, OAK, @ IND, @ DEN, PIT.

PIT schedule: @ CLE, @ BAL, TB, CLE, @ CAR, BAL, @ CIN.

I'm not a Steelers fan, but there's no doubt they are still in the playoff race. 9-7 is going to be good enough to get that last spot in the AFC.

I"m a Steeler fan but how is it that the Bungles loss this week is season killing but the Steelers previous 3 losses in a row weren't? Lets be realistic here--the Steelers only shot at making the playoffs is winning out and even then they may need help. Before yesterday's game, there was absolutely no reason for me to think that the Steelers were capable of winning out. After yesterday's game, my feelings are the same. I'm not a pessimist, just a realist.

 

[B-Scott]

If the steelers can get to 5-6 Watch out. There really a 6-2 type team talent wize,but they have lost several games because of turnovers. I think yesterday you saw the type of potential they have if they limit there turnovers.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Before yesterday's game, there was absolutely no reason for me to think that the Steelers were capable of winning out. After yesterday's game, my feelings are the same. I'm not a pessimist, just a realist.

Pretty much the same boat here. I'll be watching and pulling every week, if they win their next 4 or 5 then maybe we should start talking about this. Until then....

 

[Fear & Loathing]

9-7 might be able to make it as a wild card in the AFC this year, and given the talent the Steelers have, you never know...

Good point. KC is 5-4 with trouble brewing. That offense relies so much on two players, Gonzalez & Larry Johnson, and they may well lose one of them for 2-3 weeks. Not to mention the offensive awkwardness of switching back to Trent Green in the next week or two. This is not a playoff team. Schedule: OAK, DEN, @ CLE, BAL, @ SD, @ OAK, JAX.So Jacksonville is the favorite for the #2 wildcard? Haven't they lost twice to the Texans in the past month...with two different QBs. They have some key injuries on defense and an offense with an identity crisis. I've been saying for awhile that Garrard is not accurate enough to beat good NFL teams and that a healthy Leftwich is a no-brainer. But maybe is the offense itself that bears the brunt of the blame rather than the QB themselves. The philsophy is overly conservative, the playcalling is questionable and the receivers are extremely inconsistent. If this team can't even decide on a starting QB, are they really the wildcard favorites? They're going to have to go 5-2 the rest of the way to hit 10-6. Schedule: NYG, @ BUF, @ MIA, IND, @ TEN, NE, @ KC.

I think the Steelers and Bengals are the two most talented teams in the hunt for the #2 playoff spot. And the Bengals just suffered a possible season-killing loss.

CIN schedule: @ NO, @ CLE, BAL, OAK, @ IND, @ DEN, PIT.

PIT schedule: @ CLE, @ BAL, TB, CLE, @ CAR, BAL, @ CIN.

I'm not a Steelers fan, but there's no doubt they are still in the playoff race. 9-7 is going to be good enough to get that last spot in the AFC.

I"m a Steeler fan but how is it that the Bungles loss this week is season killing but the Steelers previous 3 losses in a row weren't? Lets be realistic here--the Steelers only shot at making the playoffs is winning out and even then they may need help. Before yesterday's game, there was absolutely no reason for me to think that the Steelers were capable of winning out. After yesterday's game, my feelings are the same. I'm not a pessimist, just a realist.

Why the Bungles loss is season killing and the Steelers losses were not: 1. The Steelers have fewer headcases

2. The Steelers have a defense (except most of the secondary)

3. The Steelers have fewer injured players

4. The Steelers have a history and culture of winning: "never underestimate the heart of a champion"

5. The Steelers are playing better than the Bengals right now

6. Not only are the Steelers playing better right now, they're a flat out better team

I don't think their only chance is to win out. I think there's a decent chance they can get it at 9-7. This is the odd year where that #6 playoff spot in the AFC is just wide open because there are only 5 good teams.

 

[commisholio]

9-7 might be able to make it as a wild card in the AFC this year, and given the talent the Steelers have, you never know...

Good point. KC is 5-4 with trouble brewing. That offense relies so much on two players, Gonzalez & Larry Johnson, and they may well lose one of them for 2-3 weeks. Not to mention the offensive awkwardness of switching back to Trent Green in the next week or two. This is not a playoff team. Schedule: OAK, DEN, @ CLE, BAL, @ SD, @ OAK, JAX.So Jacksonville is the favorite for the #2 wildcard? Haven't they lost twice to the Texans in the past month...with two different QBs. They have some key injuries on defense and an offense with an identity crisis. I've been saying for awhile that Garrard is not accurate enough to beat good NFL teams and that a healthy Leftwich is a no-brainer. But maybe is the offense itself that bears the brunt of the blame rather than the QB themselves. The philsophy is overly conservative, the playcalling is questionable and the receivers are extremely inconsistent. If this team can't even decide on a starting QB, are they really the wildcard favorites? They're going to have to go 5-2 the rest of the way to hit 10-6. Schedule: NYG, @ BUF, @ MIA, IND, @ TEN, NE, @ KC.

I think the Steelers and Bengals are the two most talented teams in the hunt for the #2 playoff spot. And the Bengals just suffered a possible season-killing loss.

CIN schedule: @ NO, @ CLE, BAL, OAK, @ IND, @ DEN, PIT.

PIT schedule: @ CLE, @ BAL, TB, CLE, @ CAR, BAL, @ CIN.

I'm not a Steelers fan, but there's no doubt they are still in the playoff race. 9-7 is going to be good enough to get that last spot in the AFC.

I"m a Steeler fan but how is it that the Bungles loss this week is season killing but the Steelers previous 3 losses in a row weren't? Lets be realistic here--the Steelers only shot at making the playoffs is winning out and even then they may need help. Before yesterday's game, there was absolutely no reason for me to think that the Steelers were capable of winning out. After yesterday's game, my feelings are the same. I'm not a pessimist, just a realist.

Why the Bungles loss is season killing and the Steelers losses were not: 1. The Steelers have fewer headcases

2. The Steelers have a defense (except most of the secondary)

3. The Steelers have fewer injured players

4. The Steelers have a history and culture of winning: "never underestimate the heart of a champion"

5. The Steelers are playing better than the Bengals right now

6. Not only are the Steelers playing better right now, they're a flat out better team

I don't think their only chance is to win out. I think there's a decent chance they can get it at 9-7. This is the odd year where that #6 playoff spot in the AFC is just wide open because there are only 5 good teams.

You forgot the real reason:1. Because I'm a big homer and I want it to be so.

 

[jonessed]

If the steelers can get to 5-6 Watch out. There really a 6-2 type team talent wize,but they have lost several games because of turnovers. I think yesterday you saw the type of potential they have if they limit there turnovers.

This is tough to argue with. The Steelers are definitely the best bad team in the AFC.

 

[mbuehner]

I dont care what they do so long as Parker keeps running wild.

 

[fred_1_15301]

9-7 might be able to make it as a wild card in the AFC this year, and given the talent the Steelers have, you never know...

Good point. KC is 5-4 with trouble brewing. That offense relies so much on two players, Gonzalez & Larry Johnson, and they may well lose one of them for 2-3 weeks. Not to mention the offensive awkwardness of switching back to Trent Green in the next week or two. This is not a playoff team. Schedule: OAK, DEN, @ CLE, BAL, @ SD, @ OAK, JAX.So Jacksonville is the favorite for the #2 wildcard? Haven't they lost twice to the Texans in the past month...with two different QBs. They have some key injuries on defense and an offense with an identity crisis. I've been saying for awhile that Garrard is not accurate enough to beat good NFL teams and that a healthy Leftwich is a no-brainer. But maybe is the offense itself that bears the brunt of the blame rather than the QB themselves. The philsophy is overly conservative, the playcalling is questionable and the receivers are extremely inconsistent. If this team can't even decide on a starting QB, are they really the wildcard favorites? They're going to have to go 5-2 the rest of the way to hit 10-6. Schedule: NYG, @ BUF, @ MIA, IND, @ TEN, NE, @ KC.

I think the Steelers and Bengals are the two most talented teams in the hunt for the #2 playoff spot. And the Bengals just suffered a possible season-killing loss.

CIN schedule: @ NO, @ CLE, BAL, OAK, @ IND, @ DEN, PIT.

PIT schedule: @ CLE, @ BAL, TB, CLE, @ CAR, BAL, @ CIN.

I'm not a Steelers fan, but there's no doubt they are still in the playoff race. 9-7 is going to be good enough to get that last spot in the AFC.

I"m a Steeler fan but how is it that the Bungles loss this week is season killing but the Steelers previous 3 losses in a row weren't? Lets be realistic here--the Steelers only shot at making the playoffs is winning out and even then they may need help. Before yesterday's game, there was absolutely no reason for me to think that the Steelers were capable of winning out. After yesterday's game, my feelings are the same. I'm not a pessimist, just a realist.

Why the Bungles loss is season killing and the Steelers losses were not: 1. The Steelers have fewer headcases

2. The Steelers have a defense (except most of the secondary)

3. The Steelers have fewer injured players

4. The Steelers have a history and culture of winning: "never underestimate the heart of a champion"

5. The Steelers are playing better than the Bengals right now

6. Not only are the Steelers playing better right now, they're a flat out better team

I don't think their only chance is to win out. I think there's a decent chance they can get it at 9-7. This is the odd year where that #6 playoff spot in the AFC is just wide open because there are only 5 good teams.

I hope you're right but I just don't share your optimism of the Steelers making the playoffs. Currently, the Steelers are behind 9 teams, tied with 4, and ahead of 2. Of the nine teams in which they are behind, they have played 5 and lost to 4 of them. Their conference record of 2-5 (which likely would have to be their tiebreaker win if they finish 9-7) is abysmal. Lets assume the 4 division winners are Baltimore, New England, Indy, and Denver/Sd (interchangeable since the Steelers lost to both). Lets also assume that Denver/SD will get one wildcard position. That leaves one slot open for the Steelers. They currently have to pass Cincy and Jax (who they lost to), NYJ (better conf record), KC (their only hope so far), and stay ahead of the teams with the same 3-6 record. If you think that they can do all of this by going 9-7, then you are being extremely optimistic in my mind. The AFC # 2 wildcard may be 9-7 but if the Steelers are to make it, they MUST win out (because of how bad their conference records is).

 

[Cleavage Connoisseur]

Pittsburg will not make the playoffs. Period !!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Fear & Loathing]

9-7 might be able to make it as a wild card in the AFC this year, and given the talent the Steelers have, you never know...

Good point. KC is 5-4 with trouble brewing. That offense relies so much on two players, Gonzalez & Larry Johnson, and they may well lose one of them for 2-3 weeks. Not to mention the offensive awkwardness of switching back to Trent Green in the next week or two. This is not a playoff team. Schedule: OAK, DEN, @ CLE, BAL, @ SD, @ OAK, JAX.So Jacksonville is the favorite for the #2 wildcard? Haven't they lost twice to the Texans in the past month...with two different QBs. They have some key injuries on defense and an offense with an identity crisis. I've been saying for awhile that Garrard is not accurate enough to beat good NFL teams and that a healthy Leftwich is a no-brainer. But maybe is the offense itself that bears the brunt of the blame rather than the QB themselves. The philsophy is overly conservative, the playcalling is questionable and the receivers are extremely inconsistent. If this team can't even decide on a starting QB, are they really the wildcard favorites? They're going to have to go 5-2 the rest of the way to hit 10-6. Schedule: NYG, @ BUF, @ MIA, IND, @ TEN, NE, @ KC.

I think the Steelers and Bengals are the two most talented teams in the hunt for the #2 playoff spot. And the Bengals just suffered a possible season-killing loss.

CIN schedule: @ NO, @ CLE, BAL, OAK, @ IND, @ DEN, PIT.

PIT schedule: @ CLE, @ BAL, TB, CLE, @ CAR, BAL, @ CIN.

I'm not a Steelers fan, but there's no doubt they are still in the playoff race. 9-7 is going to be good enough to get that last spot in the AFC.

I"m a Steeler fan but how is it that the Bungles loss this week is season killing but the Steelers previous 3 losses in a row weren't? Lets be realistic here--the Steelers only shot at making the playoffs is winning out and even then they may need help. Before yesterday's game, there was absolutely no reason for me to think that the Steelers were capable of winning out. After yesterday's game, my feelings are the same. I'm not a pessimist, just a realist.

Why the Bungles loss is season killing and the Steelers losses were not: 1. The Steelers have fewer headcases

2. The Steelers have a defense (except most of the secondary)

3. The Steelers have fewer injured players

4. The Steelers have a history and culture of winning: "never underestimate the heart of a champion"

5. The Steelers are playing better than the Bengals right now

6. Not only are the Steelers playing better right now, they're a flat out better team

I don't think their only chance is to win out. I think there's a decent chance they can get it at 9-7. This is the odd year where that #6 playoff spot in the AFC is just wide open because there are only 5 good teams.

You forgot the real reason:1. Because I'm a big homer and I want it to be so.

Apparently you missed the part where I said I'm not a Steelers fan. I have no affiliation with Pittsburgh whatsoever. I spent the first 32 years of my life in Cincinnati and only recently moved away.Reasoning and football knowledge can get you to the point where you realize the Chiefs, Jets, Bengals and Jags just aren't as good as the Steelers. Luck may well even out over the course of the season.

Who are you standing behind for that #6 seed?

 

[fred_1_15301]

9-7 might be able to make it as a wild card in the AFC this year, and given the talent the Steelers have, you never know...

Good point. KC is 5-4 with trouble brewing. That offense relies so much on two players, Gonzalez & Larry Johnson, and they may well lose one of them for 2-3 weeks. Not to mention the offensive awkwardness of switching back to Trent Green in the next week or two. This is not a playoff team. Schedule: OAK, DEN, @ CLE, BAL, @ SD, @ OAK, JAX.So Jacksonville is the favorite for the #2 wildcard? Haven't they lost twice to the Texans in the past month...with two different QBs. They have some key injuries on defense and an offense with an identity crisis. I've been saying for awhile that Garrard is not accurate enough to beat good NFL teams and that a healthy Leftwich is a no-brainer. But maybe is the offense itself that bears the brunt of the blame rather than the QB themselves. The philsophy is overly conservative, the playcalling is questionable and the receivers are extremely inconsistent. If this team can't even decide on a starting QB, are they really the wildcard favorites? They're going to have to go 5-2 the rest of the way to hit 10-6. Schedule: NYG, @ BUF, @ MIA, IND, @ TEN, NE, @ KC.

I think the Steelers and Bengals are the two most talented teams in the hunt for the #2 playoff spot. And the Bengals just suffered a possible season-killing loss.

CIN schedule: @ NO, @ CLE, BAL, OAK, @ IND, @ DEN, PIT.

PIT schedule: @ CLE, @ BAL, TB, CLE, @ CAR, BAL, @ CIN.

I'm not a Steelers fan, but there's no doubt they are still in the playoff race. 9-7 is going to be good enough to get that last spot in the AFC.

I"m a Steeler fan but how is it that the Bungles loss this week is season killing but the Steelers previous 3 losses in a row weren't? Lets be realistic here--the Steelers only shot at making the playoffs is winning out and even then they may need help. Before yesterday's game, there was absolutely no reason for me to think that the Steelers were capable of winning out. After yesterday's game, my feelings are the same. I'm not a pessimist, just a realist.

Why the Bungles loss is season killing and the Steelers losses were not: 1. The Steelers have fewer headcases

2. The Steelers have a defense (except most of the secondary)

3. The Steelers have fewer injured players

4. The Steelers have a history and culture of winning: "never underestimate the heart of a champion"

5. The Steelers are playing better than the Bengals right now

6. Not only are the Steelers playing better right now, they're a flat out better team

I don't think their only chance is to win out. I think there's a decent chance they can get it at 9-7. This is the odd year where that #6 playoff spot in the AFC is just wide open because there are only 5 good teams.

You forgot the real reason:1. Because I'm a big homer and I want it to be so.

Apparently you missed the part where I said I'm not a Steelers fan. I have no affiliation with Pittsburgh whatsoever. I spent the first 32 years of my life in Cincinnati and only recently moved away.Reasoning and football knowledge can get you to the point where you realize the Chiefs, Jets, Bengals and Jags just aren't as good as the Steelers. Luck may well even out over the course of the season.

Who are you standing behind for that #6 seed?

Two of those teams already beat the Steelers and neither one is anymore inconsistent. Personally I don't think any of those teams are very good this year but if I had to pick one to make the playoffs, I'd go Chiefs.

 

[majstro]

As a Steeler fan, I have to be realistic. The thought of the Steelers making the playoffs this year reminds me of a certain quote from Dumb and Dumber:

Lloyd: What are the chances of a guy like you and a girl like me... ending up together?

Mary: Well, that's pretty difficult to say.

Lloyd: Hit me with it! I've come a long way to see you, Mary. The least you can do is level with me. What are my chances?

Mary: Not good.

Lloyd: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred?

Mary: I'd say more like one out of a million.

[pause]

Lloyd: So you're telling me there's a chance.

 

[fred_1_15301]

As a Steeler fan, I have to be realistic. The thought of the Steelers making the playoffs this year reminds me of a certain quote from Dumb and Dumber:Lloyd: What are the chances of a guy like you and a girl like me... ending up together? Mary: Well, that's pretty difficult to say. Lloyd: Hit me with it! I've come a long way to see you, Mary. The least you can do is level with me. What are my chances? Mary: Not good. Lloyd: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred? Mary: I'd say more like one out of a million. [pause] Lloyd: So you're telling me there's a chance.

 

[infantsam]

As a Steeler fan, I have to be realistic. The thought of the Steelers making the playoffs this year reminds me of a certain quote from Dumb and Dumber:Lloyd: What are the chances of a guy like you and a girl like me... ending up together? Mary: Well, that's pretty difficult to say. Lloyd: Hit me with it! I've come a long way to see you, Mary. The least you can do is level with me. What are my chances? Mary: Not good. Lloyd: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred? Mary: I'd say more like one out of a million. [pause] Lloyd: So you're telling me there's a chance.

sad but true1 chance i senough to keep me glued though Those giant holes for FWP to run through in the 3rd/4th Q yesterday were nice

 

[ImTheScientist]

Only 7 more left to go and we make the playoffs. I know I am delusional folks, but I am holding onto hope. Steeler faithful, I hope Im not alone........

Can we please stop pissing in the pool.....Mods?????What if fans of every team did this? This is getting way out of hand.

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

Only 7 more left to go and we make the playoffs. I know I am delusional folks, but I am holding onto hope. Steeler faithful, I hope Im not alone........

Can we please stop pissing in the pool.....Mods?????What if fans of every team did this? This is getting way out of hand.

Ahh the Seattle Whiner is back! His FF team is 3-5. Suprise, suprise.

 

[poopdawg]

Only 7 more left to go and we make the playoffs. I know I am delusional folks, but I am holding onto hope. Steeler faithful, I hope Im not alone........

Can we please stop pissing in the pool.....Mods?????What if fans of every team did this? This is getting way out of hand.

THEN LEAVE! What do you expect when you come in here? Jesus, youre annoying!Sorry, ETA -

 

[fred_1_15301]

Only 7 more left to go and we make the playoffs. I know I am delusional folks, but I am holding onto hope. Steeler faithful, I hope Im not alone........

Can we please stop pissing in the pool.....Mods?????What if fans of every team did this? This is getting way out of hand.

Threads like these are specifically started to annoy people like you. It's a shame that you don't have the mental toughness to simply disregard it.

 

[gman74]

Only 7 more left to go and we make the playoffs. I know I am delusional folks, but I am holding onto hope. Steeler faithful, I hope Im not alone........

Can we please stop pissing in the pool.....Mods?????What if fans of every team did this? This is getting way out of hand.

THEN LEAVE! What do you expect when you come in here? Jesus, youre annoying!Sorry, ETA -

stiller fans are annoying thats why they are so hated

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Only 7 more left to go and we make the playoffs. I know I am delusional folks, but I am holding onto hope. Steeler faithful, I hope Im not alone........

Can we please stop pissing in the pool.....Mods?????What if fans of every team did this? This is getting way out of hand.

THEN LEAVE! What do you expect when you come in here? Jesus, youre annoying!Sorry, ETA -

stiller fans are annoying thats why they are so hated

It's a real shame that everyone who visits the Shark Pool has to click on the Pittsburgh threads. If only the software would allow you to read the threads on the topics you wanted, yet not click on those you found annoying or not interesting. Life is so unfair sometimes. :(

 

[poopdawg]

Only 7 more left to go and we make the playoffs. I know I am delusional folks, but I am holding onto hope. Steeler faithful, I hope Im not alone........

Can we please stop pissing in the pool.....Mods?????What if fans of every team did this? This is getting way out of hand.

THEN LEAVE! What do you expect when you come in here? Jesus, youre annoying!Sorry, ETA -

stiller fans are annoying thats why they are so hated

We rarely piss in anyone elses thread and no ones holding a gun to your head to post in here...

 

[gman74]

you guys need your own forum so the shark pool is not so clogged up b

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

you guys need your own forum so the shark pool is not so clogged up b

WTF are you talking about, "clogged up"? In the latest 100 topics, there is this thread and one other thread on Santonio Holmes that was started by a non-homer.