tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post895622061937109733..comments2024-03-27T17:53:10.159-04:00Comments on Mondesi's House: FROM BAD TO WORSEmondesishousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16196483886553780303noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-29199570955408511682009-12-07T15:00:05.442-05:002009-12-07T15:00:05.442-05:00Deshea Townsend was definitely an improvement over...Deshea Townsend was definitely an improvement over those 2 and played very well as a starter. Especially for being small and not the fast, he is a heads up player and was reliable and consistent.<br /><br />The same cannot be said for Gay, period. Ike made a terrible read yesterday; but has been pretty solid over his career outside of the game he played yesterday and the pvs. wk. vs. the Ratbirds.BurressWithButterflywingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466557816631165674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-27507456436519002642009-12-07T14:19:23.623-05:002009-12-07T14:19:23.623-05:00Deshea was actually a pretty underrated corner in ...Deshea was actually a pretty underrated corner in his prime. He was just made to sit on the bench behind Scott and Washington for about 5 years.<br /><br />Once we jettisoned those two and let Deshea start, the secondary improved almost immediately.Louis Lipps is my homeboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156545693381178335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-92213756658446210252009-12-07T14:17:25.399-05:002009-12-07T14:17:25.399-05:00Tampa 2 is the same crap as the Cover 2, you just ...Tampa 2 is the same crap as the Cover 2, you just have a middle linebacker playing back a little bit to help out with pass coverage. Derrick Brooks made a HOF career out of doing it in Tampa, and many people thought Lawrence Timmons was the same type of player coming out of college.<br /><br />And I know missing Troy is huge, but c'mon, we should be able to win SOME of these games without him. The front seven is still good. Ike Taylor, while not the most prolific interceptor of the ball, has always been a solid cover corner. Clark used to play responsibly.<br /><br />I think not having Troy hurts, bad, but it's still not an excuse for some of these inexplicable losses.<br /><br />Also, bear in mind, that we had two very inexperienced players on the field when we gave up that drive in Mundy and Burnett.<br /><br />It'd be nice if Mundy made a few plays instead of delivering late hits to players on both teams....Louis Lipps is my homeboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156545693381178335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-70501739741514908882009-12-07T13:51:45.802-05:002009-12-07T13:51:45.802-05:00The Madden curse has wreaked havoc on the Steelers...The Madden curse has wreaked havoc on the Steelers this season. WE LOST TO THE RAIDERS.Corneliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463409130153670172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-17159082764059433442009-12-07T13:35:16.972-05:002009-12-07T13:35:16.972-05:00Yup. He should win the teams MVP award even if he ...Yup. He should win the teams MVP award even if he doesn't play another game all season. It just makes it all the more obvious.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645147302738910500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-3199751158200536982009-12-07T13:12:31.710-05:002009-12-07T13:12:31.710-05:00i think don hit it last week when he asked "c...i think don hit it last week when he asked "could troy polamalu be this important?"<br /><br />yes. yes, indeed.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325780083717650209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-76602789591419647912009-12-07T11:35:56.563-05:002009-12-07T11:35:56.563-05:00It definately the defense. Mostly the secondary ho...It definately the defense. Mostly the secondary however. The D-line and linebackers do an adequate job with what they are asked to do, given the defenses called.<br /><br />I've found latley during 4th quarters, if you close your eyes you can easily picture Chad Scott, Dewayne Washington and Hank Poteat out there sticking the place up. The only holdover from that epic secondary disaster is Townsend and I don't know if releasing him would make any difference at all.<br /><br />I have a feeling this is also Tomlin's fiddling with their standard cover-2 with his Tampa-2 crap that is confusing some of the players. Not sure what the major difference is, but Taylor shouldn't be blitzing in a Cover-2. Maybe the Tampa-2 incorporates a zone blitz from the corner position and Taylor simply $hit the bed...something he's been getting quite good at doing recently.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645147302738910500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-19584881432809534832009-12-07T11:15:15.258-05:002009-12-07T11:15:15.258-05:00Everyone who wanted "Stillers football" ...Everyone who wanted "Stillers football" got it the last two weeks. Plenty of running, with ok success I suppose.<br /><br />But I think that, despite not running enough, and the special teams problems, the problem IS THE DEFENSE. Period.<br /><br />Why? Because despite all of the other problems, the defense was handed a lead late in the game in 5 of our 6 losses and blew it.<br /><br />I know maybe the games wouldn't have been as close had it not been for the special teams blunders and the occasional offensive miscue, but we were in these types of games last year all the time and routinely won them. That was when the defense knew how to get a stop when it needed one.<br /><br />An 88-yard drive to Bruce Gradkowski in 1:50 with the game on the line?? Are you serious?!Louis Lipps is my homeboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156545693381178335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-87817438506100054662009-12-07T09:47:42.037-05:002009-12-07T09:47:42.037-05:00Get Fresh, we're simply trying to point out th...Get Fresh, we're simply trying to point out that Tomlin and coaching needs to get most of the blame for this. We realize that he won't get fired obviously but when the world was annointing him as the greatest thing since the forward pass after last season and the league was hiring coaches in the "Tomlin" mold, they need to be just as critical of him now. This is practically the same team that won it all last year and in many ways I believe better, so it cuts both ways. Losing is one thing, but losing in the manner and to the teams they have lost to is unacceptable no matter how they may double team Harrison, or whether this is primarily a pass or run offense. <br /><br />I realize you're frustrated too, but maybe you should think before telling people here what teams to root for based on their criticism of their team and its coaches. Remember, some of us have been fans a hell of a lot longer than you.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645147302738910500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-20044019336727143742009-12-07T09:46:42.614-05:002009-12-07T09:46:42.614-05:00People were talking about how the '08 Steeler ...People were talking about how the '08 Steeler defense was one of the all-time great defenses EVER. I just don't know how that unit has come to resemble the '09 Steelers defense? Were Smith and Polamalu really -that- important? The Patriots had a decent enough defense in '04 using Troy freaking Brown as nickelback and minus their top two corners. If Dick LeBeau is such an alleged defensive genius, he should be getting more out of the guys that are out there. There is just no way Oakland (OAKLAND???) should traverse 88 yards in under 2 minutes and NOT EVEN HAVE TO USE THE ONE TIMEOUT THEY HAD.<br /><br />Memo to coach Mike Tomlin: talk is cheap. How about instead of massaging the fanbase with talks of fire and brimstone, you figure out why your secondary can't stop the most pathetic offense in the league from scoring touchdowns on THREE different occasions in the 4th quarter? I thought this was going to be a playoff type atmosphere? The buck stops with you coach...now that you are under fire, the chiches aren't going to make believers out of anyone...talk is cheap.<br /><br />Maybe, just maybe...the Steelers aren't that good?Someone Somewherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12925623709780529874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-76663060517787839122009-12-07T09:34:33.185-05:002009-12-07T09:34:33.185-05:00As the person who was one of the biggest optimists...As the person who was one of the biggest optimists about our playoffs chances and talking about our easy schedule...oops.<br /><br />The secondary looks terrible, losing Troy hurts but it shouldn't be that much, the pass rush seems weak, and although the offense moved the ball well second half, they need to learn to dominate early. <br /><br />Right now it basically looks like we need to go 4-0 and we need Jacksonville to go 2-2, and since they play IND and NE very possible. Maybe with their backs against the wall they can duplicate the 2004 season. Extremely doubtful ,especially against a team that can throw like GB, but I'll keep hoping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-24522001531306201322009-12-07T09:30:44.242-05:002009-12-07T09:30:44.242-05:00I had the same reaction when I read that stupid To...I had the same reaction when I read that stupid Tomlin comment. What a douche bag thing to say. Almsot as dumb as the "We'll unleash Hell here" thing. Maybe instead of firing Tomlin, we can re-hire Cowher and have a first-half and second-half coach.<br /><br />Am I the only one who was pissed when we scored with that much time left on the clock? I would have rather they tried running some time off with a couple more runs and short pass plays, even if it meant possibly settling for a FG with no time left, instead of trying to get it all at once. At least they have a 50/50 chance of getting the ball back to start OT instead of giving it back to Oakland with what equates to an eternity with that $hitty Steelers secondary on the field. Obviously, contrary to Belichick's Patriots, the coaching on this team was more than confident it's defense. <br /><br />I actually thought Gay getting knocked out of the game was a good thing because any replacement would be better, and sadly I was only half right as Burnett was able to at least defend a pass but drop a sure interception. I guess doing both would be too much to ask from this lot of bone heads. From now on, we can refer to this secondary as the "no-hands" team. They can't defend or catch and tackle with their heads.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645147302738910500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-12749405549899511182009-12-07T09:22:27.829-05:002009-12-07T09:22:27.829-05:00Ryan Mundy makes Tim McKyer look like Rod Woodson....Ryan Mundy makes Tim McKyer look like Rod Woodson.AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301996830494946252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-6756636567428185712009-12-07T09:04:13.335-05:002009-12-07T09:04:13.335-05:00wow.
fire all the coaches, yeah that's the an...wow.<br /><br />fire all the coaches, yeah that's the answer.<br /><br />The steelers and their fans need to realize their offense isn't a power running game anymore. With the run setting up the pass, the pass is going to set up the run. this offense should be putting up 40 points a game, they have the weapons for this.<br /><br />it's not helping teams are doubling on harrison and he's a non factor and the defense just seems like they don't have any life out there. reminding me of the 2007 defense down the stretch.<br /><br />I don't want to give up on this season, but to save myself from a big letdown. I think its done. But if any of you think it's a good idea to fire coaches to change how a team plays, I think you need to go root for another team. Maybe the rams, or hell go root for the browns.getfreshdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541415676325393123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-90109636670279686832009-12-07T09:02:11.280-05:002009-12-07T09:02:11.280-05:00I said this team was mediocre a few weeks ago and ...I said this team was mediocre a few weeks ago and was told we have weak schedule.<br /><br />The alleged quality of the opponent doesn't matter when you are unwilling to make adjustments a stale game plan.<br /><br />This team is not the same team that won the Super Bowl. The defense cannot hold leads so relying on the offense to come from behind is no longer how they game plan should be managed.<br /><br />I am not ready to throw Tomlin, or LeBeau, out the door. I am tired of his answers to questions, but, by the same token, I do not expect him to reveal much.<br /><br />This team needs to "go back to the drawing board." Also, I am not sure if automatically signing potential free agents is a good idea. I think they need to cast a net into free agency as a way to improve the secondary and offensive line. Their inability to draft the past few years will catch up with them soon.<br /><br />Remember Tomlin inherited this garbage offensive line (it was looking increasingly suspect even with Faneca) and the defense was beginning to leak when he took over, so he did what he could with those short comings. Now it is all coming to a head, the aging of their defensive stars, a porous secondary without Troy and their poor drafting.<br /><br />I would not be surprised if they lose to the Browns.okel dokelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034193951055275779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-70152809235861176122009-12-07T08:48:54.586-05:002009-12-07T08:48:54.586-05:00@ Steve, I made the comment that Tomlin should be ...@ Steve, I made the comment that Tomlin should be on thin ice and people were going crazy on me. Pulling out the old " we just won the SB with him last year" .<br /><br />No, letting Dick LEbeau blitz won us a SB last year. <br /><br />Tomlin talks in riddles because he is trying to disguise the fact that he has NO IDEA how to be a head coach and answer any questions. We are now 3/4 of the way through the season and the secondary is still getting torched, yet when they asked him why its happening he said " Your guess is as good as mine". Can someone tell me why I should expect improvement there? <br /><br />William Gay is horrible, downright awful .<br /><br />Play calling was more balanced on an overall level yesterday, but when one play worked, it was run 4-5 times in a row becoming very predictable. <br /><br />Tomlin seems to have fooled a lot of people with his little quips, but when it comes down to it, he doesn't really know how to answer the questions and that is why phrases like " Ben is Ben" and " Hines is Hines" are amongst his favorite.BurressWithButterflywingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466557816631165674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-33080252809877773092009-12-07T07:39:39.569-05:002009-12-07T07:39:39.569-05:00Why not fire Tomlin? You're telling me this is...Why not fire Tomlin? You're telling me this is the best this coaching can do with their backs against the wall against an awful west coast team playing on the road in December? A cocky coach that can't motivate or find that extra something to beat a team that has no right even playing in the NFL isn't deserving of firing? Tomlin's tough talk after last week's loss is just that and until he can back it up I really don't care if they fire him or not. Doesn't look like he's got a grip on this team anymore if you ask me. What really pisses me off, is probably the only coach to get the axe after this season will be LeBeau, at which point I will become a big proponent of seeing Tomlin fired. Ligashesky will also be fired but who cares, he should have been fired 8 weeks ago.<br /><br /><br />Would someone please go over the contract status of anyone wearing a # 20-something on this team who's not named Mewelde Moore. I'd like to see them all gone before the New Year if possible please.<br /><br />Anyone notice the Hillgrove-Ilkin reaction to everyone leaving when the Raiders went up 13-10? They went on to bash the fans for not sticking around after the Steelers went up again 17-13. Sorry Bill and Tunch, not everyone is blind to what was happening. Some of us saw this coming weeks ago so maybe you should give them credit for sticking around that long.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645147302738910500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-73553790335545965362009-12-07T07:37:39.016-05:002009-12-07T07:37:39.016-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645147302738910500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-19769761576514092452009-12-07T07:04:51.040-05:002009-12-07T07:04:51.040-05:00This is definitely one of the most poorly coached ...This is definitely one of the most poorly coached Steeler teams I've ever seen.<br /><br />Put a tape of this game up against a tape from one of their week 2 or 3 losses and you won't tell much of a difference. It's like they make no effort to correct any problems or learn from any mistakes. <br /><br />Gay sucks but yet they leave him out there on an island. Farrior is washed up but still he plays on passing downs. Clark has no conception of tackling. The offense has no coherent plan in the red zone. Mendenhall still doesn't get enough carries. Roethlisberger is clearly a game manager and they still insist on asking him to be Peyton Manning when he has 1/10 of the talent. It's maddening.<br /><br />And it's not all on Arians or (hate to even say it) Lebeau. Tomlin needs to stop watching Russel Crowe movies and actually do some coaching. What's he doing? Is he even trying? Cowher had some bad seasons but I always thought he got the most out of what he had. We still have All Pros and #1 draft picks all over the field and lose. <br /><br />I'm not "a radical" suggesting we Fire Tomlin but if he's the poster boy for "Smart young head coaches" because he inherited a great team from Cowher and just rode it to a Super Bowl, he should be made to answer for this debacle. I know the Pittsburgh media won't because he's African-American and nobody wants called racist. But, honestly, I am not at all impressed by his "leadership" this season.Chiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455500623143287689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-82562769937244225942009-12-07T01:08:11.225-05:002009-12-07T01:08:11.225-05:00I have to say that Oakland with Gradkowski at QB i...I have to say that Oakland with Gradkowski at QB is a different team from Oakland with Russell at QB. I'm not saying Gradkowski is the greatest thing since sliced bread, but he's a ton better than Jamarcus Russell. <br /><br />That being said, the Eagles loss to the Raiders was far more embarrassing than this game. Don't worry Steeler fans, we could be St. Louis Ram fans! Remember, if it weren't for seasons like this, Super Bowl wins wouldn't be nearly as sweet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-66249758425703925632009-12-07T00:34:15.813-05:002009-12-07T00:34:15.813-05:00Gradkowski wasn't exactly under pressure all d...Gradkowski wasn't exactly under pressure all day. He had some pressures, but all in all he had enough time to find open receivers. Our decreased pass rush from last year has exposed a secondary weakened by the loss of McFadden and the injury to Troy. Woodley is often in pass protection, as opposed to last year when the secondary was solid enough to let him rush the passer most of the time. Smith is out, exacerbating the pressure situation. Also, look how often teams dink and dunk from the shotgun on us-hard to get a sack when the receiver is ready for the ball in 3 seconds or less and the QB has extra time. The offense needs to find a way to grind out short yardage so that we can close games better. Say what you will, but Cowher ball when leading at half time had an excellent record. No, we don't have Bettis and we won't, but I don't think even Bettis would do that great with the inconsistency of the blocking in the running game right now. I'd offer two cents on special teams, but I don't know much about it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599783962778899239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-21421878381710325812009-12-07T00:08:58.695-05:002009-12-07T00:08:58.695-05:00The performance by the Steelers secondary in this ...The performance by the Steelers secondary in this game was the worst I've ever seen, by any team, at any level. Period.Kozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745252975054935259noreply@blogger.com