tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post1724256864346053442..comments2024-03-27T17:53:10.159-04:00Comments on Mondesi's House: ROETHLISTASTICmondesishousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16196483886553780303noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-77705672287901666232009-12-22T09:56:32.109-05:002009-12-22T09:56:32.109-05:00Personally, I think they lay an egg and make the p...Personally, I think they lay an egg and make the playoff discussion moot. They basically laid it Sunday if '7' doesn't bail them out. <br /><br />It's also painfully clear that Tyrone Carter is AWFUL. Forget saying 'he isn't Troy'. I don't think he is even an average NFL defensive back. Just watch the angle he took on that delayed handoff to Grant. <br /><br /><br />Shades of Delton Hall watching him.BURGH08https://www.blogger.com/profile/04977580975300029584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-29633181903884200132009-12-21T18:17:48.792-05:002009-12-21T18:17:48.792-05:00I can't recall one Steelers team, even during ...I can't recall one Steelers team, even during lousy seasons, that can be counted on to give up multiple scores in the 4th quarters. It seems like ages ago that every CBS broadcaster would rehash the Cowher second half statistic of winning with having a lead of 10 points or more. <br /><br />If Troy's coming back, it needs to against Baltimore. Lose and they're done next week. I realize they're cooked in the playoffs anyhow but I'd rather see them there than home. I'd really like one more shot at Cincinnati who played themselves into the first round with the loss at SD.Keith Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642908909766942411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-89341615673795066762009-12-21T17:16:24.934-05:002009-12-21T17:16:24.934-05:00On one hand, this team is flawed and probably does...On one hand, this team is flawed and probably doesn't deserve the playoffs...nor would they be able to stop the Colts/Pats/Chargers offenses if they get there.<br /><br />HOWEVER, the optimist in me says that Troy Polamalu's presence can really improve this secondary. The only reason he's still out is because this team is all but dead. If we win this weekend, he could very well be back in Week 17 and be there for the playoffs. If so, this would be a very different Steelers team...Louis Lipps Sinks Shipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03197155131022122917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-49360105831158140572009-12-21T15:42:57.665-05:002009-12-21T15:42:57.665-05:00Actually, HomeRunfrom...., I saw a lot less Gay an...Actually, HomeRunfrom...., I saw a lot less Gay and a lot more Burnett as the game went on yesterday.<br /><br /><br />It didn't make a bit of difference, that secondary is bad and now we're not even getting a good pass rush anymore.Louis Lipps is my homeboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156545693381178335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-53674780179805149472009-12-21T12:50:06.432-05:002009-12-21T12:50:06.432-05:00It would be asking a lot of Ben to follow up that ...It would be asking a lot of Ben to follow up that huge performance and carry the entire team (and coaches) on his back yet again, which is why the Steelers D has to be the difference maker against the Ravens.<br /><br />I know it's asking the world for them to play big in the biggest game of the season so far, but every once in a while, even a blind squirrel finds a nut. Actually, if they wore blindfolds, they may just by luck have a better game.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645147302738910500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-81767255670369606242009-12-21T12:22:24.054-05:002009-12-21T12:22:24.054-05:00If the Steelers beat the Ravens so they don't ...If the Steelers beat the Ravens so they don't make the playoffs, I'll be ok with that. This team isn't good enough for a playoff run. Might as well ruin the playoffs for others.nuthinherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308515739675214636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-77882441212848163482009-12-21T11:48:43.376-05:002009-12-21T11:48:43.376-05:00Apparently the subtlety of my sarcasm gets lost do...Apparently the subtlety of my sarcasm gets lost down here in the comment section. :)<br /><br />Yes... I'm aware that wasn't the hands team. They also weren't in any kind of onside kick formation to tip off play. Still, those guys need to realize where they are on the field. <br /><br />And I totally consider any unconventional play call that involves Jeff Reed as "unleashing hell"... so I stand by my Tomlin statement. Next week they install paper towel dispensers in the endzone... touchbacks on every kick!AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301996830494946252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-91351744732450271862009-12-21T11:00:50.408-05:002009-12-21T11:00:50.408-05:00@ AJ - Tomlin made empty promises to 'change t...@ AJ - Tomlin made empty promises to 'change things up' in reference to starting lineups & playing time. He did nothing on either of those fronts when players were underperforming. By the way, my dead grandmother can cover better than Willie Gay. Is there really not a better option? Joe Burnett seems to be getting more playing time, but he really really looks like a rookie out there.<br /><br />And also, Ike isn't on the 'hands' team as that was a surprise onside kick. If you put the hands team out there, then it's not much of a surprise, is it?HomeRunFromBehindTheMeatballshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09153804542539188315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-42860956200652963112009-12-21T10:34:16.153-05:002009-12-21T10:34:16.153-05:00Everyone has been riding Tomlin for weeks about hi...Everyone has been riding Tomlin for weeks about his empty promises to change things up. He finally did with that onside kick, and now people are saying he's crazy for going against convention.<br /><br />The only problem with the onside kick attempt was having Ike Taylor on the "hands" team. There wasn't a Green Bay player within ten yards of that ball, the kick totally stunned them. Someone with better field awareness could have executed the play without drawing the flag and we'd all be calling Tomlin a genius. In Ike's defense, he probably didn't get many reps this week in practice recovering onside kicks.<br /><br />I have no expectations about playoffs or anything... I just want them to beat Baltimore. I hate those guys.AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301996830494946252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-50052754119423245072009-12-21T10:28:14.389-05:002009-12-21T10:28:14.389-05:00Tomlin's explanation made sense after the game...Tomlin's explanation made sense after the game.<br /><br />But I guess everything makes more sense when you win.Louis Lipps is my homeboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156545693381178335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-87171488349334451412009-12-21T09:40:57.864-05:002009-12-21T09:40:57.864-05:00Honestly, I know we won, but had they lost I am wi...Honestly, I know we won, but had they lost I am willing to bet dollars to donuts that everyone would want Tomlin fired had they lost. <br /><br />It's easy for everyone to agree with it now, but you guys aren't fooling anyone if you say you didn't at least scratch your head at the time of the call. <br /><br />Anyway, bring on the ratbirds. Any word on if they will make it the flex game?bohicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016472982027608358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-76515369298804942502009-12-21T09:38:56.624-05:002009-12-21T09:38:56.624-05:00Amen Jeremy! The Stillers need to take care of Ba...Amen Jeremy! The Stillers need to take care of Baltimore first and foremost, then we can worry about the chips possibly falling in our favor. Things do look very possible, but if you painted our playoff picture 5 weeks ago, then you were probably talkin about a first round bye. As Christopher Berman says, "Dat's why they play the games!"<br /><br />Coach T, got EXTREMELY lucky with his decision. And, if Joe Burnett doesn't fall down on the TD catch and makes the tackle, then GB runs out the clock and we lose. Hell, if GB runs the ball all of that last drive, they prob get into FG range and put us away as time expires. GBs playcalling, not Tomlin's "genius" call, put us on top. ...And Large Benjamin's play might have had something to with it the victory as well?<br /><br />Here we go Stillers, here we go!HomeRunFromBehindTheMeatballshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09153804542539188315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-22788781307070217412009-12-21T09:26:22.641-05:002009-12-21T09:26:22.641-05:00Also, can they not play Renegade again this season...Also, can they not play Renegade again this season? It's become the equivalent of Taps.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645147302738910500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-89818213710542345302009-12-21T09:22:18.879-05:002009-12-21T09:22:18.879-05:00I agree with the analysis of the onside kick. Tom...I agree with the analysis of the onside kick. Tomlin knew the defense couldn't stop them from scoring so if it's gonna happen anyway, let them do it quickly so that we can score on their equally horrible defense and at least with an onside kick, they have a fair chance of getting the ball back. <br /><br />Can anyone imagine how good Ben would be with an O-line in front of him? I know his game is outside of the pocket, but I'm talking about stupid drive killing penalties and getting sacked by 3-man rushes. Nothing spectacular, just somthing barely ordinary would be nice. <br /><br />I'm looking past this season as even if they make the playoffs, the defense will get shredded by who ever they get in the 1st round.<br /><br />So, next season they are going to need a good house cleaning starting with every player who wears a jersey in the 20's, yes even Moore and Farrior can only stay if he plays for free, as I can't see how anyone with an once of pride could even accept a paycheck playing like that.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645147302738910500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-1686619096184763912009-12-21T08:57:20.371-05:002009-12-21T08:57:20.371-05:00that was the longest two minute drive i've eve...that was the longest two minute drive i've ever seen and one of the most awesome two-minute drives i've ever seen as wellUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325780083717650209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-2590672330267466192009-12-21T07:23:44.142-05:002009-12-21T07:23:44.142-05:00A win is a win is a win and I'll take it, but ...A win is a win is a win and I'll take it, but the secondary is still horrible.bohicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016472982027608358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-58967110444251055272009-12-21T06:50:03.016-05:002009-12-21T06:50:03.016-05:00The Browns will beat the Jaguars in a frozen Clev...The Browns will beat the Jaguars in a frozen Cleveland January wasteland. They are actually playing pretty good football as of late, be it painful to admit. Other than that, I like our chances too, Nate. <br /><br />Now, can we refuse to discuss anything past this weekend's games? We beat Baltimore, Philly beats Denver, New England beats Jacksonville and Indy beats the Jets. The good part is that lineup is actually highly likely to happen and earn us another "playoff" game in Miami. Then we can talk about what we need in week 17 next Monday.JeremyThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933060444936495812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-12611286799883480512009-12-21T01:47:35.196-05:002009-12-21T01:47:35.196-05:00I liked Tomlin's onside kick decision. He kne...I liked Tomlin's onside kick decision. He knew his defense had had it. So he makes a pretty bold decision to give the Packers a short field (I doubt anyone expects to recover an onside kick). Let's assume the Steelers kick off and the Pack start at their own 30 (I know, with our special teams it would be more like at midfield, but please....). Remember, the Pack only had to get a FG to take the lead. All they really needed was 40 yards. They would have had almost 4 minutes to go 40 yards against a gassed Steeler D playing well off the ball.<br /><br />Tomlin knew what would happen and did the smart thing, give them the ball on a short field and hope there was enough time for Ben to bring them back. Very Belichek-ian.SantoGoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12687298578734437781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-35285311476408901982009-12-21T00:46:00.418-05:002009-12-21T00:46:00.418-05:00Call me crazy, but if the Steelers win their remai...Call me crazy, but if the Steelers win their remaining games, I actually like their chances of making the playoffs.<br /><br />The Jets have two very tough games coming up. I'd bet they'd lose at least one of the two.<br /><br />I'd bet anything the Jags will lose to the Pats in New England, but if they don't then our playoff hopes are pretty much dead as they should steamroll the Browns.<br /><br />Same with the Broncos. I like the Eagles against them, but if they win that game they should steamroll the Chiefs.<br /><br />If the Broncos don't lose, I heavily doubt the Ravens lose to Oakland. (Then again, crazier things have happened to the Ravens. They were the only team the 1-15 Dolphins beat.)<br /><br />It's an outside shot, but I have a feeling that if Pittsburgh can win the ones they have left, they could make the playoffs.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565979944355875510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-17528227088315975732009-12-20T23:39:37.194-05:002009-12-20T23:39:37.194-05:00Cowher went for an onside kick in Super Bowl 30. ...Cowher went for an onside kick in Super Bowl 30. Fuck Belicheck, he copied the "Chin"!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186058670726043948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-48374231109243905702009-12-20T23:24:36.491-05:002009-12-20T23:24:36.491-05:00Mr brother brought up a good point regarding the o...Mr brother brought up a good point regarding the onside kick. Tomlin gave the Packers a short field to try and score, instead of giving them 70-ish yards of clock chewing time to score, he gave them a short field and, in turn, gave Ben the time he needed for another GWD. <br /><br />Genius.Jonny Van Mundegaardehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07179333226313565628noreply@blogger.com