Pre 1 PIT @ ARZ (1 Viewer)

[Joe Bryant]

Hey Guys,

Preseason is one time of the year when TV access to games is very limited. But most games are shown in their local markets.

If you can watch a preseason game, you can be a hero for the board and let us know what you see.

Please Note: Assume with these preseason game threads that the other people in the thread aren't watching the game. Normally, these threads are full of "nice catch" posts and that's cool because everyone is watching and everyone knows what you mean. But for these, please tell us more specifically what you're seeing as if we can't see the game.

Please focus on the things that won't show up in the box score.

- who got time with the starters

- how they looked

- body language on the sidelines

That kind of stuff. Basically, post the kind of stuff you'd like to know about a game that you are not able to watch.

Thanks.

J

 

[Otis]

Joe or someone else -- what games are on today, and at what times?

Thanks.

 

[Memphis Foundry]

This game is supposed to be shown in its entirety on NFL Network from 3 - 6 PM Central time. It will also be televised on Fox Sports Pittsburgh at the same time. This may be the only time of the year that the DirecTV Sports Pack is actually worth having.

 

[Memphis Foundry]

Some things I'll be watching in this game:

WR Nate Washington is the training camp darling in PIT this year -- everyone is raving about the camp he's having. He will be starting at flanker for the Steelers today, replacing Hines Ward who is out with a tweaked hamstring. I'm interested to see what Washington will do with the 1st string offense.
Interested to see how Roethlisberger looks in terms of his mobility and vision.
The rookie WRs Santonio Holmes and Willie Reed will get their first NFL game action. The camp scoop on Willie Reed has been very positive also. Curious to see who will return kicks and punts and how they look doing it.
Who will get the goalline and short yardage carries? Haynes, Staley, and Parker have split reps in goal line drills in camp, it will be interesting to see who lines up inside the 10 yard line in a game situation.
Rookie C Marvin Philip will probably play most of the game following a neck injury to backup C Chukky Okobi. I hope he will get at least one series with the first-string line.
I also want to see how the second-team linebackers look -- good buzz coming out of camp for both Andre Frazier at OLB and Richard Seigler at ILB.

 

[doughboydeluxe]

This game is supposed to be shown in its entirety on NFL Network from 3 - 6 PM Central time. It will also be televised on Fox Sports Pittsburgh at the same time. This may be the only time of the year that the DirecTV Sports Pack is actually worth having.

GB NFL Network showing some of the pre-season games live!

 

[KGB]

I hope its not blacked out here in AZ like the site says

 

[doughboydeluxe]

I hope its not blacked out here in AZ like the site says

I believe it's on Channel 15 in Phoenix, which is why it shows as blacked out on the NFL Network.

 

[Memphis Foundry]

Steelers Pregame Show is blacked out on Fox Sports Pittsburgh here.

 

[Tom Servo]

Some things I'll be watching in this game:

Who will get the goalline and short yardage carries? Haynes, Staley, and Parker have split reps in goal line drills in camp, it will be interesting to see who lines up inside the 10 yard line in a game situation.

This is where my main focus will be.GB NFLN for showing game for us Pittsburgh expatriates.

 

[Wingnut]

Stadium looks awesome.

 

[Memphis Foundry]

Stadium looks awesome.

Seriously nice digs.

 

[Otis]

Stadium looks awesome.

GB the new Cardinal era

 

[Otis]

Fast Willie looking good, I think. Some nice runs, some nice burst, a solid reception or two. However, he has been pulled every third down on this first drive, so it looks like he will continue to be a 2-down back.

It will be interesting to see what happens inside the 5 on first and second downs.

 

[Otis]

And here comes your new-look Arizona Cardinals offense.

 

[Raider Nation]

Edge, meet the Cards O line.

Cards O line... Edge.

 

[apalmer]

Encouraging first series for the Steelers. Willie broke a tackle in the backfield for a nice gain, good 3rd down screen to Haynes, Ben playing just like pre-accident, scrambling to buy time to find his receivers. Stalled on a pass through Quincy Morgan's hands, and then a sack. Nice to see Ben jump right up afterwards.

 

[Memphis Foundry]

Reed wide left from 54 on the first drive. Roethlisberger looks good. Looks like his mobility and escapeability are just about as good as you'd expect for the first preseason game.

Arizona pass rush looks good so far. Adrian Wilson almost got to Roeth in the backfield on one play but he got loose. Berry and Okeafor got to him on 3rd and 5 to end the drive though.

 

[BigBetz]

Big Ben took his first hit and was fine!! Cowher and Ben were even smiling.

 

[Otis]

Probably expected against the Steelers, but the Cardinal run game looks :X

 

[apalmer]

Edge, meet the Cards O line.Cards O line... Edge.

Shoulod introduce Edge to the coaches. Troy Walters with more carries so far.

 

[Otis]

Warner-to-Fitzgerald looks real sharp.

 

[apalmer]

Arrington in already?

 

[Otis]

Arrington in already?

Yup. And looking as ineffective as Edge did.

 

[BigBetz]

Warner converted three third downs. Fitzgerald twice for first downs and Johnson once. JJ Arrington now in as RB instead of Edge. Third and goal... TD another pass to Johnson!!!

 

[apalmer]

Warner sharp--TD.

 

[Memphis Foundry]

Impressive drive there for Warner and Bryant Johnson. Two catches, one for a TD. Warner looks very sharp.

 

[w3junky]

I'm assuming Boldin is not in this game (thought I heard that but not sure). Also, last year, didn't Warner favor Boldin moreso than Fitzy? Or am I thinking of McCown?

 

[BigBetz]

Steelers def looks great on 1st and 2nd downs. Then they blow on third down!!

 

[Otis]

Impressive drive there for Warner and Bryant Johnson. Two catches, one for a TD. Warner looks very sharp.

Agree completely re: Warner. This could be a colossal pass offense this year.

 

[doughboydeluxe]

Cardinals on 1st and 2nd down - 8 plays, 1 yard

Cardinals on 3rd down - 4 plays, 55 yards, 1 TD

 

[duaneok66]

Impressive drive there for Warner and Bryant Johnson. Two catches, one for a TD. Warner looks very sharp.

Johnson does look good; I am surprised he only had 1td . . . Arizona loves to go three wide . . .

 

[BigBetz]

Boldin has been in... just not getting any passes. Three receiver sets look good for Arizona. Johnson might cloud that Boldin and Fitz WR duo!!

 

[BearsFan4Life]

I'm assuming Boldin is not in this game (thought I heard that but not sure). Also, last year, didn't Warner favor Boldin moreso than Fitzy? Or am I thinking of McCown?

Boldin in ..just nothing went to him.

 

[cws3030]

I'm assuming Boldin is not in this game (thought I heard that but not sure). Also, last year, didn't Warner favor Boldin moreso than Fitzy? Or am I thinking of McCown?

boldin was in he was right beside b.johnson on th td the 1st to congradulate him. they wen't with a 3-wr set the whole drive. jj in early was definitely a shocker

 

[BigBetz]

Batch in now for Pit

 

[apalmer]

Ben's done (Willie too?). Batch and Duce in.

 

[wannabee]

Would you guys let me know how Haynes plays? I like him as a deep sleeper this year. Thanks.

 

[cws3030]

Would you guys let me know how Haynes plays? I like him as a deep sleeper this year. Thanks.

he had a nice reception for a 1st down on their 1st drive

 

[apalmer]

Would you guys let me know how Haynes plays? I like him as a deep sleeper this year. Thanks.

Looked good on a screen for a 1st down.Good grab there by Holmes.

 

[Memphis Foundry]

Batch in for the Steelers -- stood in and delivered a rocket over the middle to Cedrick Wilson on his first play, then hit Santonio Holmes on 3rd down by the sideline.

Staley in for Parker but not very effective.

 

[doughboydeluxe]

Some things I'll be watching in this game:

Who will get the goalline and short yardage carries? Haynes, Staley, and Parker have split reps in goal line drills in camp, it will be interesting to see who lines up inside the 10 yard line in a game situation.

This is where my main focus will be.

I doubt you're going to learn much about this from today's game.

 

[BigBetz]

Would you guys let me know how Haynes plays? I like him as a deep sleeper this year. Thanks.

Looked good when he had the ball. He converted a third down earlier. He will fight Staley for PT.

 

[Pantherz]

Was wondering what the Arizona QBs combined for last year, looked it up:

4700 yards and 21 TDs.................and 21 INTs, not bad with most scoring systems

 

[wannabee]

thanx, guys. keep me posted

 

[Papa Georgio]

The Cards base offense was 3 WR's. They look best when they pass. The line seems to pass block well but not run block well. It looks like Edge might be done already. He hates the pre-season anyway.

I just wanted to let everyone know that the Cards were in a 3 WR set the entire first drive.

 

[wannabee]

Was wondering what the Arizona QBs combined for last year, looked it up:

4700 yards and 21 TDs.................and 21 INTs, not bad with most scoring systems

the Card offense was very pass-heavy. From pro-football-reference.com,|---------- PASSING -----------||----- RUSHING -----| TOTAL

CMP ATT YD YPA TD INT ATT YD YPA TD YD

419 670 4723 7.05 21 21 360 1138 3.16 2 5861

NFL rank 1 1 1 12 12 27 32 32 32 32 7

Notice the high number of pass attempts. And, how the Cards led the league in several pass categories while coming in last in 4 rush categories.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd2005.htm

 

[apalmer]

Reed drills it from 48. Looked like it would have been good from 55.

 

[Memphis Foundry]

Nate Washington has looked pretty decent so far -- had a nice gain on a reverse on the first drive, and he made a nice adjustment on a deep ball there (had to accelerate to run under it) and almost hauled it in for a touchdown. FG Reed - Gardocki has held on both attempts so far, BTW.

 

[Shermanator]

Can anyone elaborate on Edge's performance?

 

[doughboydeluxe]

Can anyone elaborate on Edge's performance?

1 carry, -2 yards, 1 target, 0 receptionsProbably played 7-8 plays or so in the first drive