2- I agree with Toronto, it has to be Watt for me as well. The 4 sacks are solid for a rookie what stands out for me is that he has shown the ability to drop into coverage and make plays. He has a pick and a batted ball or so but also has 4 passes defensed. The stats don’t jump off the page but the arrow is pointing up for the future of this young man. It will be interesting to see what happens the second half.

I think all the guys we have brought in via Free Agency, Draft or trade have all contributed in some form or fashion and Colbert should be patted on the back for a job well done.

3- I have always said that we are the best in the business at moving the ball inside the 20s. I would like to see what we can do running a bunch formation with Brown JuJu and Bryant. Maybe put Brown in motion some down there? IDK………….but any kind of improvement makes this team really scary for the other 31. Let’s hope the bye week rights the ship.

4- He is the straw that stirs our drink. Ben is important to us on many levels but Bell being the focal point makes our team better. He got his needed rest during camp and the bye week should come as a refresher for his legs. I would love to find a way to get Conner some carries or even Watson but I couldn’t take him off the field unless he asked for a rest. Maybe putting both Conner and Bell in together in the red area could shake some things up?

5- I couldn’t just say we are tanking games for anyone or anything that’s not an option in my mind set. I truly believe that you get what you put in.

I didn’t see the J-E-T-S winning more than 3 games this year and many thought they would just throw in the towel from the beginning of the season to get their version of Luck. They have come out and played competitive football and until the debacle with the TD against the Patsies could have been in first place in their division. I think they are better off as a team for it. There are no guarantees that the number 1 pick at QB will save your franchise.

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2. I have to go with TJ Watt. He is the key to increased pressure and being able to get pressure with a 4-man rush. This allows us to drop another man into coverage and also forces the QB to get the ball out quicker. Without this, guys like Haden and Hilton (both of whom are good additions) are way more exposed and don’t look anywhere near as good.

3. At this point, I think it’s all in their heads (and that includes the head of the OC). They got close to breaking out in the red zone in Detroit, but flubbed several times. I agree with Homer – just stop being cute and just impose your will.

4. I agree with Momma – until Conner learns to pass block, we’re stuck with Bell getting most of the touches in the run game. There may be some ways to decrease this slightly (screens, reverses, etc.), but it is what it is for now.

5. Franchise QBs are available at the back half of the first round. They may not be the absolute best, HOF-caliber QBs, but certainly good enough to take you to the Super Bowl. Guys like Wilson, Carr and Prescott were all post-1st-round picks in recent years, and if you want to include “pretty good” QBs, there are guys like Kirk Cousins and Andy Dalton, too.

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I am humbled, especially as I probably know less about football than anyone else who posts here.

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Thank you! Spelling is overrated anyhow…

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2. Haden, Watt and JuJu are all legitimately part of the conversation. The rookies are making the most splash s far, but Haden’s though subtle may be the most significant.

3. Maybe just a tune up. Machines with so many complex, delicate parts may need to be properly aligned to work properly. In addition, you may have noticed that when this organization focuses on solving a particular problems they eventually succeed. Exhibit 1: pass defense.

4. As more confidence is gained with Watson and Connor, more reliability in the passing game, this ‘problem’ can solve itself.

5. The concept is flawed. The best quarterback in that draft, Russell Wilson, was available into the 4th round. Any team in the league regardless of record could have obtained him if so inclined.

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2. The defensive players: Haden, Watt, Alualu. But JJSS is a star in the making.

3. See Rebecca’s answer. The first half of the season was tougher than most people, including me, thought it would be.

4. O’Connor needs to get on the field to get some experience. Practice is not enough to learn blitz pickup. Maybe we blow out the Colts and Landry comes in along with O’Connor. Dreaming…

5. Nope. And, I would like to think that our team has too much pride to suck for a whole season.

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2) Hmmm… Hayden but I can see that Watt, JJSS, Alualu and Hilton have all brought a lot to the table as well. If only Bryant can get up to speed then this team will be unstoppable.

3) Lots of good answers before mine. Pick the one that sounds best.

4) I would give Connor and Watson some more snaps but it will be difficult till Connors pass blocking improves (I don’t remember what Watson is like in PB).

5) If the Steelers see someone special and can get him by trading up, as long as the price isn’t too steep, then I hope they move up and grab him. It may well be they see someone who has been overlooked in which case they can wait for him. Another possibility is we see a season of Jones/Dobbs followed by a better draft position though I would have to think someone really special would have to fall to 32nd for them to take that attitude.

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