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Steelers vs. Bills (1 Viewer)
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Jackal King
Footballguy
I haven't seen any of the game...but Mendenhall is getting ripped pretty good in the Mendenhall thread.
Low YPC and a lost fumble early. But...it does look like he's come on a bit as the game progressed.
Low YPC and a lost fumble early. But...it does look like he's come on a bit as the game progressed.
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
The only good thing to take from this if you're a Bills fan is that Maybin actually sacked Big Ben (a very tough QB to sack). That's pretty much it. Edwards was atrocious. The guy is WAY too cautious. Checking down on every single play instead of trying to stretch the defense.
Lee Evans needs to be bumped way down. No way will Edwards ever take advantage of Evans's speed. He's just too afraid to throw downfield. I'm pretty well convinced that Edwards is NOT the answer at QB. We're stuck with him this year IMO, but they need to find someone else either in FA or the draft next year.
Lee Evans needs to be bumped way down. No way will Edwards ever take advantage of Evans's speed. He's just too afraid to throw downfield. I'm pretty well convinced that Edwards is NOT the answer at QB. We're stuck with him this year IMO, but they need to find someone else either in FA or the draft next year.
Mendenhall wasn't doing much early. Scored with a spread O inside 10. Roethlisberger impresses me every time I watch him - just his ability to keep a play alive and convert.
Bills O has still not found end zone in preseason. Edwards had a pick 6. LB read it the whole way & Josh Reed wasn't even looking on route. Long year for Bills fans.
Bills O has still not found end zone in preseason. Edwards had a pick 6. LB read it the whole way & Josh Reed wasn't even looking on route. Long year for Bills fans.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
That fumble was prolly as much Kemoeatu's fault as Mendenhall's. Clearly, he has to wrap up better though. He scored and had a couple catches. I'm still not sold on him, and Parker will certainly be the #1 this year barring injury, but reports on his demise are greatly premature.
Golden Mike Tomczak
Footballguy
Mendy looks average to good, scored , had some nice catches, left one on the field though.. Hey Ben fumbled once too but he recovered.
Logan has made the team as a return man.
Mewelde moore continues to impress, looking great in his role of 3rd down back, had two nice 3rd down conversions.
Czech is a kicker with no job after camp, missed a 40 yarder, open end. Jeff Reed is an important part of the team, it takes a crazy F@cking kicker to kick at Heinz Field.
Defense looks lights out, 1st 2nd and 3rd string.
Logan has made the team as a return man.
Mewelde moore continues to impress, looking great in his role of 3rd down back, had two nice 3rd down conversions.
Czech is a kicker with no job after camp, missed a 40 yarder, open end. Jeff Reed is an important part of the team, it takes a crazy F@cking kicker to kick at Heinz Field.
Defense looks lights out, 1st 2nd and 3rd string.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
The Steelers offense moved the ball well, a couple fumbles killed drives, but they looked good. Sweed had a real nice day and appears to have the #3 WR spot sewed up. Mendenhall had a couple nice runs, a TD and a nice reception. He was also stuffed a couple times and lost a fumble. A passing grade but nothing to write home about.
Other than one long Marshawn Lynch run the Steelers defense completely shutdown the Bills. I realize that TO didn't play but Trent Edwards looked horrible. He is going to have to pick it up or it will be a long year for the Bills.
Other than one long Marshawn Lynch run the Steelers defense completely shutdown the Bills. I realize that TO didn't play but Trent Edwards looked horrible. He is going to have to pick it up or it will be a long year for the Bills.
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Edwards will be too busy picking himself up off the turf to pick up anything else.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
I think Isaac Redman is playing his way onto this team. After the debacle that was their short-yardage offense last year, this guy is going to be impossible to cut. Thus far, he looks like the toughest runner to bring down that they've had since Bettis.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
They also absolutely have to keep Stefan Logan. Make him the 4th string HB or something... the guy is too good on returns to let go. He could easily give them 30-40 yards a game (at least) in field-position upgrade over Wallace, Moore, Holmes, or Burnett and is really sure handed catching the ball. I'm not holding my breath hoping the ball doesn't hit the field every time he gets under a punt.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
I think Logan cemented his spot on the team with the punt returns yesterday.
Tomlin has been consistently stating that unless Redman can contribute on STs he's going to be on the outside looking in. Has he come off of that recently?
Tomlin has been consistently stating that unless Redman can contribute on STs he's going to be on the outside looking in. Has he come off of that recently?
Totally agree. He has shown too much to pass up.
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
Fixed.
GoBills02
Footballguy
Did anyone catch the Steeler announcers say the Steelers had the best 1-2 QB combo in the league (maybe) claimed Charlie Batch was the best back up in the NFL then said Ben Rothlisberger was the best quarterback. I'm all for supporting the team that's giving you checks, but come on, that was down right delusional!
Tommy Collins
Footballguy
Finally someone that agrees with me. I've been hoping they traded for McNabb with all the controversy he has had there, although it doesn't look like he'll be on the move. Was also hoping we'd fire **** Jauron and hire Shanahan or Gruden. I can't stand Jauron or Schonert anymore, they are just too conservative. And Edwards has been nothing more than a check down QB. He's been this timid since the first time he stepped on the field, yet everybody listens to the "experts" who talk about his composure. Throwing to a check down receiver isn't being composed, it's being scared.
GoBills02
Footballguy
Shhhh, nothing else has worked against the Pats, so they're just playing bad on purpose. It's mind games man!
2 weeks in a row against a very aggressive 3-4 defense and the Bills offense does nothing. I think these were very bad matchups for the Bills without TO and with a very inexperienced offensive line.
Still doesn't give Bills fans much reason for optimism when the season begins, considering the Patriots, Jets, and Dolphins all figure to run similar defenses with 3-4 fronts that can bring lots of pressure from the edges.
Still doesn't give Bills fans much reason for optimism when the season begins, considering the Patriots, Jets, and Dolphins all figure to run similar defenses with 3-4 fronts that can bring lots of pressure from the edges.
Tommy Collins
Footballguy
You would think he would work on figuring out the 3-4 defense this off-season considering he was so terrible against it last year. Nope.
beavers
Footballguy
Godsbrother
Footballguy
I agree the comment was ridiculous though I do think Roethlisberger is among the top 4-5 QBs in the league. However coming into camp I was very concerned about the Steelers backup QB situation. I didn't think that Dixon was ready and I wondered if Batch had anything left. After the first three preseason games I feel much better. Dixon has played well although I still think he is too raw but Batch has looked pretty good. Make no mistake if Ben goes down for any length of time the Steelers are in trouble but I would feel comfortable with Batch to come in for a game or two and hold down the fort.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
I take Batch over Brunell, Kitna, Carr and Boller. I guess I would take DA over Batch but after last season (and this preseason) I am not so sure. I think Garcia is pretty good but I don't know if his style of play would fit the Steelers.
Fiddles
Footballguy
maybin was at the right place at the right time. wasnt like he chased ben down.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Only guy on that list I'd take over Batch, as of this date, is Garcia. And even then probably "just." He has the mobility to make plays behind this ragtag OL, but he doesn't have the arm strength to make the downfield throws off play action that Arians likes to run.(Batch barely does either anymore, but he's got more than Jeff.)Anderson is a smacked ###. Absolutely not a believer and I would have zero trust in him.I take Batch over Brunell, Kitna, Carr and Boller. I guess I would take DA over Batch but after last season (and this preseason) I am not so sure. I think Garcia is pretty good but I don't know if his style of play would fit the Steelers.
I'd have taken Kitna over Batch 3-4 years ago, but not now given Charlie's familiarity with the Steeler offense.
Brunell, Carr and Boller are basically jokes at this stage. I wouldn't feel confident about winning any game that they were forced to start. Batch can, and has, moved the Steelers offense when called upon in the past. Behind their current line he may not last more than a couple games, I'll grant that, but he's not an automatic "L" if you put him in there, a la stiffs like Carr/Boller.
