Dont be afraid to tell us how you really feel.:huh1:

 

I knew they were going to lose the game. The weather just helped make it a more interesting way of losing.

 

I don't think so, the D came to play tonight . . . don't take away their solid effort because of the weather.

 

Pitt had their number one back, hence the running ability. We are going down the food chain for our backs.

 

We sacked Big Ben a bunch of times, you cannot play press coverage in tho:)e conditions, we have a rookie Wr and a so so veteran and Hagan is a scrub right now.

And patrick cobbs was taking hand offs, what in the heck would you expect to happen?

 

yeah, we need work. Our D has been banged up all year, but they seem to bend but not break. I'll take that considering. Running backs=injuries. Line... I think they have improved over last year, espically the run blocking. Still a work in progress though. TE... Martin caught some good balls tonight considering he has dropped a lot this year. Wideouts... Can't really judge them since we have gone with 3 qb's this year. So for me personally. I want a win just like the rest of us, but we all want to see improvements each week.

 

You really can't blame the pass protection in this game. Did you watch both sides of the game? You cannot possibly tell me that Pittsburgh has a ****ty offensive line, because they gave up the rush just as much as Miami's OL did, and their defense is a lot better at pressuring QBs.

If you want to start anywhere, then start with the worst coach in the NFL.

 

Actually...if Im not mistaken...most of the sacks were given up by non lineman...Chatman whiffed at a block which turned into a sack...and Justin Peele got turnstiled which in turn got Beck drilled.

 

Tonight was the O-lines worst game. On a bad field, in bad weather, I'll give them a mulligan.

We need help in the secondary so badly. Our "other" corner spots are killing us (Will Allen was great tonight and has been quite good all year). He's a great #2. Sign Asomugha if the Raiders let him test the waters. Failing that, go after Assante. I think Jason Allen is a player but beyond those two?

If our secondary gets fixed I think our front will look better and Capers can get more exotic. That said, we need an edge pass rusher, NOW. Taylor has had it as an every down player IMO. We also need push from the middle of the field. this is going to be a very important draft. We hit it big we could be back quick, we swing and miss we'll be pooched for another 10 years.

 

So what is it that you think scrub means?

 

I agree....man JT looked real gimpy out there last night....though he did have some back problems I thought. Will Allen....youve cemented a spot on next years roster. I thought JPeesey played a hell of a game...he hasnt lost much...so maybe we can get another year out of him.

Man....we are close to putting together a team. Close I mean...two drafts...but I really think we will have a competitive team for another decade if we stay the course. Not completely sold on Cameron...but I like what Mueller did this year.

 

I've noticed that the two bad weather games that we have played, Pitt and NYG, we have gotten a great pass rush with the blitz because we didn't have to worry so much about the deep pass, we could send JT and send JP, CB blitzes the whole bit.

Could be our secondary is actually so bad that we cannot normally risk blitzing as much as we did last night. That and Truck actually clogged the middle effectively last night.

BTW, Jason Allen's inexperience really showed on the last pass by Big Ben, JA had a clean shot at him, and he sort of leaped on his back when Ben was waving the ball around while running, JA still missed the sack and Ben was able to tuck the ball in while #91 sacked him.

A ball chop ala LT or Derrick Thomas would have forced a fumble..live and learn...

 

ugh, I can't wait until VIP forum is back up and running.

 

Why? Because that will allow people to be insulated from the ugly truth?

 

If you think the offensive line has been bad this season you have not been watching games.

 

And Cobbs missed a block also that led to a sack.

 

wtf is this thread? if we are that bad, than the steelers are the 2nd worst team in the league... the conditions played a big part in the game... call it an excuse but its a fact, the steelers didn't look too good either, WRs slipping, wet balls, tough footing... not to mention the steelers are a powerhouse in the AFC with the best defense in the league... you expected to have an offensive explosion in those conditions in Pittsburgh? be serious people...

 

Well said!:d-day:

 

This thread's cup is half empty.... your cup runneth under:confused1:

 

Last night after the game I went into chat, and CK, section, and a bunch of us went into a chat room created separately from the main chat. It was awesome. Honest to goodness analysis of the players, field conditions, play calling, you name it. If VIP means I never have to read a post containing a bunch of whining without facts, then you better believe I'm going there and never looking back. We were discussing the ugly truth, while you engaged in wild hyperbole and armchair coaching.

 

I bow to your obvious superiority. Your positive "realism" in the face of an 0-11 season is sooo much more "professional" than me saying that Huizenga will fire someone if the Fins go winless. I am sure that's just wild hyperbole, and maybe if I live long enough to be a Dolphin fan for ANOTHER 35 years, I will be as good a fan as you. :001_rolleyes:

 

Yup, they have been a more consistent unit, but camoflagued play calling has provided a positive impression. Reality shows when broken down as individuals, upgrades at tackle and guard would still be warranted.

 

One dinged Running Back in Chatman and our old Running Back who got stamped in the shoulder by what IMO was a cheap shot. To be honest i thought it was a huge gamble putting RW in there when he isnt used to taking any hits after being out for so long. That didnt help but i did think the Steelers looked marginally better overall.

 

Where is Lo. Booker????????????????

 

You can say exactly the same thing about Worrell and i think thats why you saw Ricky Williams playing over Cobb. Chatman has been limping all week with that ankle, we start him, he plays Ricky Williams who hasnt played for 40 odd games and hasnt taken any hits or learnt the assignments and then you can add Cobbs who hasnt done anything wrong but hes playing by default (see Worrell). Its a numbers game right now at RB and you can even argue our QB position is in the same state. Beck wasnt expected to play this season and im sure if you had said we would have seen Ricky this season then im sure all our eyebrows would be raised. Injuries will always bring out Depth issues. Especially if we lose the 1st two players in those depth charts beit Running Back, Safety or Quarterback thru injuries. 3rd stringers are usually ST's.

 

Yep, you've got a long way to go.

 

Join the club, most of us have been asking that all season. All i heard was he cant pass block. Someone needs to look at Chatman yesterday and take note! :confused1:

 

Perhaps you didn't notice, but Booker was certainly the most consistent pass catcher out there last night. Hagan was horrible, Ginn wasn't having his best night, and Booker made some plays. The stat line reflects it.