tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post7689360134411230487..comments2024-03-29T04:16:09.370-04:00Comments on Mondesi's House: MISSED OPPORTUNITYmondesishousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16196483886553780303noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-80994274467308746892008-11-11T07:50:00.000-05:002008-11-11T07:50:00.000-05:00The responses I've gotten in the various times I'...The responses I've gotten in the various times I've talked with columnists and reporters regarding things like assistant coaches and coordinators, leads me to believe the reason no one (the local media) isn't mentioning Arians role in the Steelers offensive offense, is because they don't won't to hang a guy out to be fired. They seem to only go after key players and head coaches when there's an issue since they feel negative comments about them wouldn't lead to a firing. I agree that if Arians was called to task by the media, his days as the Steeler Offensive coordinator would be shorter lived. The Steelers organization would love nothing better than a scapegoat to blame for the poor performance of their star QB and young head coach even though I think Arians is a big reason and far from a scapegoat if canned. He's about as anti-Steeler football as you can get and I'm sure if he really had his way, the Steelers would be a west coast offense.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645147302738910500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-66738959329813522592008-11-10T17:50:00.000-05:002008-11-10T17:50:00.000-05:00"Frankly, I have no clue why they focus on these l..."Frankly, I have no clue why they focus on these long developing plays when it is clear to everyone, except the Steeler brain trust, that they have major protection problems."<BR/><BR/>I couldn't agree with your contention more. I thought this was blatantly apparent against Philadelphia when Ben was under assault because all the receivers were running 20 yard patternsRedHawks Hockeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18301787266316167762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-45067173982348747242008-11-10T15:58:00.000-05:002008-11-10T15:58:00.000-05:00Bottom line is Ben's two interceptions cost the te...Bottom line is Ben's two interceptions cost the team the game. However, it is easy to understand why the guy's play has deteriorated; he has been a piƱata for defenses around the league.<BR/><BR/>Redhawks Hockey brings up a good point about Bruce Arians' play calling. Frankly, I have no clue why they focus on these long developing plays when it is clear to everyone, except the Steeler brain trust, that they have major protection problems.<BR/><BR/>It is a shame that this defense is saddled with this pathetic offense. Some interceptions rather than tips would be nice, but they would have been non factors if we had not turned the ball over twice in our own territory.okel dokelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034193951055275779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-43242180084515720972008-11-10T14:56:00.001-05:002008-11-10T14:56:00.001-05:00Perhaps the problem is Ben is really left handed.Perhaps the problem is Ben is really <A HREF="http://thesebastards.blogspot.com/2008/11/broken-in-brief-roethlisberger-reveals.html" REL="nofollow">left handed</A>.Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645273144286415575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-32746122742377582992008-11-10T14:56:00.000-05:002008-11-10T14:56:00.000-05:00Arians calls plays in a vacuum. Nothing that happ...Arians calls plays in a vacuum. Nothing that happens before or after seems to affect his decision making process. A run nets 16 yards? Pass! A run nets -1 yards? Pass! TE wide open in the flat? Run! TE double covered in the flat? Run!<BR/><BR/>And I don't see how anybody can dump on Max Starks. Is he overpaid? Yes. But Marvel Smith is obviously done so who else would you want as a backup? Tony Hills?Chiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455500623143287689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-68271693386549626702008-11-10T12:26:00.000-05:002008-11-10T12:26:00.000-05:00I don't understand why no one is criticizing Bruce...I don't understand why no one is criticizing Bruce Arians here. I feel like the first drive of every game is very methodical. Short passes to the sides. 15 yard routes across the middle. Power runs for 4 and 5 yards. And then after the first drive, it seems to me like the entire philosophy changes. It seems that the offense has a great first drive every game then changes everything and struggles. Why? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.RedHawks Hockeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18301787266316167762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-14734172596042630472008-11-10T12:09:00.000-05:002008-11-10T12:09:00.000-05:00Once again we saw some AWFUL play from Max Starks....Once again we saw some AWFUL play from Max Starks...could this be the worst contract in NFL history? Quite possibly...he's absolute garbageCharlie Hildboldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446958644517941534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-8476486193521435132008-11-10T10:15:00.000-05:002008-11-10T10:15:00.000-05:00Do you realize Pitt now has a one-game lead on the...Do you realize Pitt now has a one-game lead on the Steelers?mondesishousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196483886553780303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-85000038690661838412008-11-10T10:03:00.000-05:002008-11-10T10:03:00.000-05:00Am I allowed to love Ben when he plays well and ha...Am I allowed to love Ben when he plays well and hate him when he sucks? I seem to have no middle ground for this guy. He is like the Pitt Panthers season/Steel Phantom of quarterbacks.AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301996830494946252noreply@blogger.com