How about those Steelers!!!! [Archive]

Buckeye Yank

08-27-04, 07:10 AM

Anybody watch the game last night? It was the first time I've seen them play this year so it was good to see the Black & Gold again. Pre-season is so hard to tell where things stand but I think with the addition of Deuce and a motivated Plaxico, it should be a good year. More importantly, how about my boy Big Ben? He looked pretty impressive I thought. In a couple years, everybody will be raving about him.

NYYFAN

08-27-04, 12:52 PM

Here's to the Steelers losing their first regular season game...:gulp: :D

DaBoys4LifeNYY35

08-28-04, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by NYYFAN
Here's to the Steelers losing their first regular season game...:gulp: :D

*Checking schedule to make sure it's not against the redskins or eagles...*

I'll drink to that, too. :gulp:

DeputyFife

08-28-04, 02:38 PM

Seth

08-28-04, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank
Anybody watch the game last night? It was the first time I've seen them play this year so it was good to see the Black & Gold again. Pre-season is so hard to tell where things stand but I think with the addition of Deuce and a motivated Plaxico, it should be a good year. More importantly, how about my boy Big Ben? He looked pretty impressive I thought. In a couple years, everybody will be raving about him.

I was watching the game in between commercials during the Yankee game. I wish I could share your optimism, but while the addition of Deuce was a good move, I'm still concerned about both sides of the line. The secondary doesn't look much different than it was last year. To me that's not a good thing.

About Plaxico, to me this is a put up or shut up year for him. This is his 5th year. He has the ability to be a top 10 receiver, but I don't think he seems to be focused during the game. He should be using his height more to make catches. I think if he doesn't start showing steady improvement this year, the Steelers should consider trading him and drafting another receiver or finding a top notch receiver in the free agent market in the offseason.

About Big Ben, the Steelers haven't really had good steady quarterback since O'Donnell (except for Super Bowl XXX), so I hope you're right about people raving about him.

I would be very happy if this team finished 9-7 or 10-6, but I'm afraid they could finish 6-10 or 7-9.

Buckeye Yank

08-30-04, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by DeputyFife

Buckeye...the steelers?:barf: Go Browns!!!

Sorry.....was a linebacker and idolized a "local" guy named Jack Lambert growing up. Besides, from my house it's 55 miles to Cleveland and 80 miles to the 'Burg so I'm pretty much in the middle. Although. no matter how close you live, this is still predominantly Browns country. The Steelers gained a bunch of fans when Modell screwed them, but I think most of them have gone back to rooting for the Browns.

JeffWeaverFan

08-30-04, 02:18 PM

I do think you guys got the best QB in the draft...

Buckeye Yank

08-30-04, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by NYYFAN
Here's to the Steelers losing their first regular season game...:gulp: :D

He he.......I certainly hope not! ;)

Buckeye Yank

08-30-04, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by DaBoys4LifeNYY35

*Checking schedule to make sure it's not against the redskins or eagles...*

I'll drink to that, too. :gulp:

Ouch! :( ;)

Buckeye Yank

08-30-04, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by JeffWeaverFan
I do think you guys got the best QB in the draft...

I think once he get's acclimated, he'll be one of the better one's out there. Did you guys see him scramble and the charging linebacker bounced off him? Ben hardly even flinched and the LB fell on his keister. He'll be a stud but needs more time to learn the game (reading D's, game speed, etc.)

PlsDontTearDownY.S.

09-04-04, 08:35 PM

I'm gonna be out in the Burgh this December 12th to watch my Jets bust the Steelers a**es.

Buckeye Yank

09-13-04, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by NYYFAN
Here's to the Steelers losing their first regular season game...:gulp: :D

Mwahahahahahaha!!!!!!! :O :lol: :lol:

NYYFAN

09-13-04, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank

Mwahahahahahaha!!!!!!! :O :lol: :lol:

:finger1: :finger1: :finger1:

RIyankee

09-13-04, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by NYYFAN
Here's to the Steelers losing their first regular season game...:gulp: :D

Oakland has a brutal schedule.

http://www.nfl.com/teams/schedule/OAK

NYYFAN

09-13-04, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by RIyankee

Oakland has a brutal schedule.

http://www.nfl.com/teams/schedule/OAK

The NFL loves to reward their 4-12 season with a bad schedule...just par for the course...

RIyankee

09-13-04, 11:22 AM

In today's NFL scheduling by record has lesser significance. The Raiders were unfortunate to draw the tough NFC South and AFC South teams. They'll need to do well in their division more than ever in 2004.

DaBoys4LifeNYY35

09-13-04, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by RIyankee
In today's NFL scheduling by record has lesser significance. The Raiders were unfortunate to draw the tough NFC South and AFC South teams. They'll need to do well in their division more than ever in 2004.

Yeah, you have 6 division games, and the 2 divisions you play are scheduled years and years in advance now, leaving about 2 games in which the prior year's record comes into play. The other teams in your division all have to play basically the exact same teams aside from a few games.

PinstripePride

09-13-04, 11:43 AM

If I was Staley, I'd be pissed after that game.

RIyankee

09-13-04, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by PinstripePride
If I was Staley, I'd be pissed after that game.

I should have played Staley instead of Gordon. George was right, I played him too soon. I just didn't think Duce would fare well against Oakland. Oh well.

PinstripePride

09-14-04, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by RIyankee

I should have played Staley instead of Gordon. George was right, I played him too soon. I just didn't think Duce would fare well against Oakland. Oh well.

You'd really be kicking yourself if Bettis didn't rob Duce blind.

#1PaFan

09-14-04, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by PinstripePride

You'd really be kicking yourself if Bettis didn't rob Duce blind.

That was just UNREAL! Five rushes for ONE yard and THREE Touchdowns!!! I know I'd be pissed off!

Buckeye Yank

09-20-04, 08:04 AM

The Steelers absolutely SUCKED yesterday! &po'd&

PinstripePride

09-20-04, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank
The Steelers absolutely SUCKED yesterday! &po'd&

Get used to it...:lol:

#1PaFan

09-20-04, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by PinstripePride

Get used to it...:lol:

HERE is to Ben, though! :gulp: He lost last year's Heisman to that choking paraplegic at Oklahomo, but Ben was, IMFO the most polished QB in the Draft. The Steelers might have something there in another couple years. :) :gulp:

Buckeye Yank

09-20-04, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by #1PaFan

HERE is to Ben, though! :gulp: He lost last year's Heisman to that choking paraplegic at Oklahomo, but Ben was, IMFO the most polished QB in the Draft. The Steelers might have something there in another couple years. :) :gulp: He wasn't too shabby considering the situation.

Buckeye Yank

09-21-04, 08:05 AM

Well.........looks like my boy Ben gets thrust into the starting roll. Not too sure if I'm thrilled with that idea.

#1PaFan

09-22-04, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank
Well.........looks like my boy Ben gets thrust into the starting roll. Not too sure if I'm thrilled with that idea.

It definitely helps me in my home league. The odds of a rookie QB making an impact are long but hopefully he'll be OK. I'm going to need him with these damn bye weeks coming up.

NYYFAN

10-04-04, 01:04 PM

Looking good Bill...

RIyankee

10-04-04, 03:24 PM

I'll bet there are at least a half dozen GMs that are kicking themselves for passing on Big Ben. He looks like the real deal. I won't mention the names of personnel men, like Dennis Green and Butch Davis, who suffered a bout of paralysis through over analysis last April.

NYYFAN

10-04-04, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by RIyankee
I'll bet there are at least a half dozen GMs that are kicking themselves for passing on Big Ben. He looks like the real deal. I won't mention the names of personnel men, like Dennis Green and Butch Davis, who suffered a bout of paralysis through over analysis last April.

Green was in love with Fritz...those other teams I don't know...he'll be better than Rivers

DaBoys4LifeNYY35

10-17-04, 06:20 PM

my hat is tipped. what a heartbreaker. but i NEVER give up on my 'boys.

#1PaFan

10-17-04, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by DaBoys4LifeNYY35
my hat is tipped. what a heartbreaker. but i NEVER give up on my 'boys.

Good for you, Nat.

Man, that was a heckuva game. Once again, Ben really impressed me. As soon as I'm done with this post, I'm going to send my umpteenth email to my buddy, the Sooner fan concerning the TRAVESTY of jason white winning the Heisman last year.
Big Ben is the REAL deal. He has more poise than a helluva lot of veteran NFL QBs. All of that talent and all of that heart!!! ................, in my main fantasy Keeper League, I may have to put McLimbaugh on the block in the Off-Season.

Buckeye Yank

10-18-04, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by DaBoys4LifeNYY35
my hat is tipped. what a heartbreaker. but i NEVER give up on my 'boys.

Funny but as I'm watching the game, I was thinking about you and what was going through your mind. It was such a fluke thing though (the fumble) but I'll take it. You've just gotta love #7 though. Despite all the hype for Manning and Rivers, I'm thinking Ben is looking pretty good comparatively right now!

RIyankee

10-18-04, 10:29 AM

That was great road win over Dallas. Big Ben is the real deal. Browns fans must be in agony that Butch Davis passed him up and the Ohio home boy is getting it done for the hated Steelers.

IMO, Davis will be the head coach of the Longhorns next year.

Buckeye Yank

10-18-04, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by RIyankee
That was great road win over Dallas. Big Ben is the real deal. Browns fans must be in agony that Butch Davis passed him up and the Ohio home boy is getting it done for the hated Steelers.

I think anybody that passed him up is shaking their heads. Obviously it's early Manning and Rivers haven't had much of a chance yet but I'm still convinced Ben's the best of the 3. And to be honest, I'm thinking he's still getting warmed up. He hasn't run much, and obviously the NFL is harder to run on than college. But he's pretty elusive when he gets out of the pocket.

Originally posted by RIyankee
IMO, Davis will be the head coach of the Longhorns next year.

Misti would love to see that. ;)

DaBoys4LifeNYY35

10-18-04, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank
Misti would love to see that. ;)
I know I would. Especially if he can find a way to make Vince Young disappear.

RIyankee

10-25-04, 10:09 AM

Jerome Bettis was talking smack, saying that he was rooting for the Pats to beat the Jets so that the streak will end in Pittsburgh. :rolleyes: When will these players ever learn. You don't talk smack against the Pats. That just gives them billboard material.

I see two reasons for the Pats streak to continue...

1.) Yes, Big Ben is the real deal but he's still a rookie who's never encountered a Bill Belichick defense.

2.) The Steelers "D" is diminished by injuries to key players: NT Casey Hampton and DB Chad Scott.

If the Pats bring their "A" game to Steel City, the streak will continue. JMHO

Buckeye Yank

10-25-04, 12:04 PM

That definitely hurts the Steelers!!!

RIyankee

10-27-04, 10:23 AM

IMO The key matchup this week, will be the the big Steelers WRs vs. the Pats DBs. RCB Asante Samuel probably has won the starting job over ailing Tyrone Poole who was torched by Seattle's Koren Robinson two weeks ago. Samuel will be tested.

Here's a good read for this weeks Pats/Steelers matchup...

http://patriots.bostonherald.com/patriots/view.bg?articleid=51095

thestupidpunk

10-31-04, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by JeffWeaverFan
I do think you guys got the best QB in the draft...

Me too...Watching Big Ben hustle against New England tonight affirms my gut feeling.

But then we really haven't seen Eli Manning yet.

PinstripePride

10-31-04, 11:31 PM

Congrats. That was badass. :gulp:

#1PaFan

11-01-04, 12:00 AM

Ben Roethlisberger is just an AMAZING talent. AMAZING!!!

In my main fantasy league, McLimbaugh is gonna get traded. ;)

YankeePride1967

11-01-04, 06:20 AM

For him, Tommy Maddox picked a bad time to get hurt!

Buckeye Yank

11-01-04, 07:42 AM

Not too shabby of a day for Big Ben. But damn, the D stepped it up big time!

RIyankee

11-01-04, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank
Not too shabby of a day for Big Ben. But damn, the D stepped it up big time!

Your team is looking good right now. The biggest difference from those 1990s Steelers teams, the QB is not Kordell!!!!

Philly will be a good test for them next week.

Congrats!!! :gulp:

PinstripePride

11-07-04, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by PinstripePride

Get used to it...:lol:

Bill, I have to apologize for this comment. Your boys are KICKING some ASS. :gulp:

Buckeye Yank

11-08-04, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by PinstripePride

Bill, I have to apologize for this comment. Your boys are KICKING some ASS. :gulp:

Are you trying some fancy-schmancy reverse mojo here or something? ;)

RIyankee

11-08-04, 08:31 AM

The Steelers are the best team in the NFL right now. However, they will be tested when they go against a team that has good rushing attack. In their only loss at Baltimore (30-13), the Ravens had 172 net yards. Here's Pittsburgh's remaining schedule...

11/14 - @Cleveland
11/21 - @Cincinnati
11/28 - WASHINGTON
12/5 - @Jacksonville
12/12 - N.Y. JETS
12/18 - @N.Y. Giants (Sat.)
12/26 - BALTIMORE
1/2 - @Buffalo

PinstripePride

11-08-04, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank

Are you trying some fancy-schmancy reverse mojo here or something? ;)

Yea. Hopefully it kicks in before December 12th. :lol: ;)

Buckeye Yank

11-08-04, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by RIyankee
In their only loss at Baltimore (30-13)

It will be interesting to see what happens this time around now that Ben's getting his feet wet. I'm not saying that they'll run the table.....in fact, I'm very sure they'll lose more games this year. But it's good to see the team clicking. They're able to execute and enjoy it.

Buckeye Yank

11-08-04, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by PinstripePride

Yea. Hopefully it kicks in before December 12th. :lol: ;)

LMAO.....not sure about that one. It's a home game and they don't like to lose at home. Now, if it was over in NY....dif story. We'll see though. ;)

RIyankee

11-08-04, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by Buckeye Yank

It will be interesting to see what happens this time around now that Ben's getting his feet wet. I'm not saying that they'll run the table.....in fact, I'm very sure they'll lose more games this year. But it's good to see the team clicking. They're able to execute and enjoy it.

If I had to pick a SB winner right now, it would be Pittsburgh.