Comments on: 5 Smoldering Questions On the Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 5

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:55:41 +0000

Welcome, Dr. de Acero. We like Argentinian guys around here : ) And I agree completely. The really interesting and exciting thing about this season is, you never really know who the next week’s hero will be. It’s a scary but fascinating ride.

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By: Dr. de Acero

Dr. de Acero — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 22:37:45 +0000

1. I’m that 50 year old Argentine guy. I think it build character AS A TEAM. With young and old players. As I write these words my Steelers won another unbelievable game against Cardinals showing that what we hear from the leaps of Tomlin again and again: Next Man Up.
During the chargers game the one who struggled against himself and the playbook was Vick and he finally could fire the spark on that offensive unit for the victory. (Display he’s own character) And we were very grateful with Vick for that, for the struggle, for the effort, for not give up.
On the other game the hero was a rookie (in fact a rookie) who “couldn’t believe he was in the game” Who was in the Ben’s shadow for 3 years waiting for the call…
And he did well! Very well. Almost perfect.
Next man up and the Standard is The Standard…
Another great story for NFL Films and Facenda’s voice…

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By: Bleed-black&gold

Bleed-black&gold — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 18:39:03 +0000

1. Can’t agree more with Ivan

2. I think you can blame both but ultimately the officials. Even on defemse, the clock is something coaches need to be aware of especially when they need another possession to win. As a fan, knowing that our offense isn’t very time friendly with Vick at the helm, knowing we had 2:56 was reassuring since we likely won’t be very effective in no huddle (later I think they did Alright given circumstances). I expected somebody to notice that 18 seconds were missing by the time we got ready to snap the ball but no one did. The clock was a huge part of managing the game at that point.

That being said, I get Coach’s comment bc if they looked and saw 2:38 was what they had to work with, then so be it, get the job done. It was enough time not to complain about.

3. I think vick has taken upon himself to not make mistakes. Brown is incredibly quick but is covered by the most dangerous corners and gets most of the attention. Vick just feels safer going away from those dangers. Also maybe it’s a lack of confidence in himself, he is well aware of his accuracy for those timing routes.

4. Not wild, but I can dig it when we win. I would have loved it if he pulled out the wildcat once at the end for the finale. Maybe one other time in the game but yeah no more than twice a game for me. At least show more variety in the set besides the fake end around and run to the left.

5. He made the right call. Cardinals have had multiple qb injuries just as any BA system does. Can’t argue with the production ben has enjoyed since streamlining haleys system either. Plus he’s been hit less.

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By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 15:42:52 +0000

Amen to No. 5. And I like the multiple personalities : )

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By: goffthesloth

goffthesloth — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 05:32:42 +0000

1. Yes. You display character when you have character. Hopefully the trait we saw wasn’t just a long week of rest.
2. I actually ran clock in college, wasn’t very good at the start. I had refs reset the clock a lot. The only time I didn’t know I messed up was if I honestly didn’t know the rules. Someone got away with it, and someone failed to catch it. The Steelers don’t need to be watching the clock, the NFL is responsible for the game being fair.
3. Wrong type of receiver for Vick. It’s that simple. Vick needs the height/speed guys. Ben Doesn’t.
4. Ben spreads the defense out just by being on the field, he can attack you anywhere, Vick can’t, so why not get creative?
5. Arians had the benefit of working under Tomlin and then moved on. He’s a good coach, but hasn’t had a healthy QB for the playoffs yet. I hope we can pull that off soon.

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By: goffthesloth

goffthesloth — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 04:59:55 +0000

Agree on #4, taking Vick off the field isn’t drastically lowering the talent on the field. Taking Ben out is dumb.

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By: highchiefwahoo

highchiefwahoo — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 01:37:25 +0000

1. Both looks to be the correct answer. As a whole, it establishes what we know, “The Standard is the Standard”. For some on the individuals, it’s a definite character builder.

2. Someone has to watch the clock…. period.

3. AB is seeing tighter coverage as a #1 should. DHB and WheatThins and others are picking up the slack. Vick and timing routes are not his forte, which is what Ben and AB are tops ar.

4. Put the ball in the hands of your best playmakers… I expect a Bell sweep into a reverse to AB into a pass to DHB for a TD soon.

5. I think it’s a push. The offense needed a change. Arians was the soldier to fall on the sword. If Haley wasn’t given 3 years, I think he’d fall on the sword as well…

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By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:27:55 +0000

I knew there was a wrinkle to that quote I was missing. Thanks for filling me in : )

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By: steeler fever

steeler fever — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:45:11 +0000

You know it was Shakespeare who said that. “All is well that ends with the Steelers winning a Super Bowl”, you can quote me on that🙂

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By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 21:42:23 +0000

1. Do your deeds match your creeds. If you read Ivan’s response you will hear the hammer hitting the nail squarely on the head.
2. I would say no. The officials should have been more attentive to the game clock.
3. They say repetition is the mother of skill. I would assume that chemistry is the father. Ben and A/B have both.
4. Yea why not. Try it this week too. If it works I bet we will see more than 5 wildcat plays being called. You can bet AZ is preparing for it.
5. Yes. The second and third order effects have(so far) proven that this was a good decision for everyone involved.

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