Comments on: Homer’s Report Card for the Steelers Divisional Round Playoff Game

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 04:04:53 +0000

I truly believe we are a decent secondary, not great secondary, but a decent secondary away from something special and sustainable. Hats off to the coaching staff and players, especially those 2nd and 3rd stringers. The obstacles faced they faced this year typically cripple most teams, but our boys persevered and made it real interesting til’ the end.

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By: elpalito

elpalito — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 22:35:24 +0000

I don’t think the QB crop will ever be impressive again. If you watch enough CFB, you’ll see how few QBs are allowed to think for themselves.
The Big Bens of the world are out there, but you won’t find them at the traditional powers. And you won’t find them in a spread offense. But good 3-4 year starters who still get under center and can still change a play at the line, that’s where you look for the NFL QBs.

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By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:33:43 +0000

While drafting a QB high is an interesting thought, apparently the quarterback pool in this year’s draft isn’t impressive. Naturally, it is the luck of the Browns that the year they have a top pick there isn’t a great QB to take. Who knows, though, their luck may be changing. Let’s hope not : )

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By: mtsnot

mtsnot — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:40:23 +0000

Can’t agree more about this team Homer. Next year and beyond are going to be exciting to say the least.

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By: cold_old_steelers_fan

cold_old_steelers_fan — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:40:04 +0000

Good article and good comments. I have never been as excited about the prospects of Steelers team as I am about the prospects of this team for 2016. The team acquitted itself well yesterday in spite of enormous difficulties.

Other than possibly a CB or Safety and some d-line depth, all this team needs is some depth and perhaps a developmental QB to play lady in waiting. If a quality prospect is available when the Steelers draft I would seriously consider a QB in the first round so we have someone to step in when Ben gets injured again (because I am convinced it will happen).

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By: Homer J.

Homer J. — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 04:41:09 +0000

Gang, the only thing that ends here is the 2015 season.

What began here may be Dynasty II – the Brotherhood. They truly became a band of brothers, and – under pressure – the young guys really stepped up. The torch has been passed to a new generation of Steelers, and they have endured the crucible.

This team is on the edge of greatness.

None of us can wait for the draft, and for training camp to begin.

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By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 04:35:36 +0000

I know in my heart that your wife is right. (Actually, that’s usually my default position anyhow : ) But you’re right. I would rather lose with dignity in Denver than be cheated out of a win in Foxboro. Well said, Rox…

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By: roxannafirehall

roxannafirehall — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 03:01:57 +0000

The growth on the squad was amazing, second only to the perseverance Homer described. The LBs, a liability last year were the strength of the defense along with Cam and Tuitt. Even the DBs got better. Aa few moves should solidify the secondary. The future is bright with an offense which should be the NFL’s best if we can stay reasonably healthy.

No matter what happened, and plenty did, this team never blinked. Tomlin coached his butt off. The coaching staff as a whole did a ridiculous job keeping it all together. If one can be satisfied with a season which does not yield a Lombardi, and I believe one can (I for one) I am very satisfied with the season. It was fun. We were in almost every game. We NEVER gave up, even when a sane man would at least be tempted.

Lil Darlin’ remarked that, if we had to lose, better we lose this week. My mind automatically went to default mode — disagree. But then I thought about it. One game away from the Super Bowl, visions of no. 7, lust for the blood of Brady etc. and then to lose? To the Pats? Knowing that only if we were at full strength, we could have . . . .

LD is right this time. Losing next week, while one step closer would be too much to bear.

No, this is where the road ends this year. It was a great ride; almost every game, a nail biter. Here’s to all the players who stepped up which is pretty much everybody on the team with very few exceptions. The most notable exceptions are already gone. There’s plenty of time, way too much time, to discuss who should go.

I enjoyed this site and as we know, following the Steelers is an daily thing, in season and out. I’m heading south soon, so stay tuned for more adventures, probably only tenuously related to football. But who knows. I never watched the Super Bowl in Florida before.

I can’t wait for camp to begin. I can see us climbing the stairway to Seven in 2016.

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