Game Thread: Steelers at Ravens

[Pure Steel]

Huge win gents... Huge

Yup, was biggest game of the year and they delivered.....Ugly at times, but delivered.....

 

[Scooby-Doo]

not being a dick, but flacco isnt all that great for a while, is it jackson time

It should be. It’s time to turn the page and rebuild.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Eh.....I'm not so optimistic given their schedule

Offenses have figured out the Ravens D and the running game is non existent this year. Not to mention Joe being inconsistent as well.

Maybe they fire their OC and they go on a tear down the stretch reminiscent of 2012

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

It should be. It’s time to turn the page and rebuild.

Sitting Flacco would require the removal of Harbaugh. I don't see how Harbs would allow it just yet.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Sitting Flacco would require the removal of Harbaugh. I don't see how Harbs would allow it just yet.

I’m not saying they will. I’m saying they should

 

[blue_suns]

Maybe they fire their OC and they go on a tear down the stretch reminiscent of 2012

How do you think Morninweg got the job now? lol

The o-line needs to get healthy regardless.

 

[blue_suns]

I don't think they'll start Jackson until they're out of the playoff race (which probably won't be too much longer now ).

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

How do you think Morninweg got the job now? lol

The o-line needs to get healthy regardless.

2 seasons now with Morninweg though. Doesn't appear that the offense has gotten any better under him.

 

[steelerssb]

Eh.....I'm not so optimistic given their schedule

Offenses have figured out the Ravens D and the running game is non existent this year. Not to mention Joe being inconsistent as well.

What's happened with this team anyway? Started off the year well and an XP from maybe beating NO but seems like the team is trending downwards now.

I don't think they'll start Jackson until they're out of the playoff race (which probably won't be too much longer now ).

That experiment with how they use him doesn't seem to be working. Seems like an either shit or get off the pot scenario.

 

[steelerssb]

2 seasons now with Morninweg though. Doesn't appear that the offense has gotten any better under him.

Speaking of OC's, really like what Fichtner's done since the last Ravens' game. Really looks like he's grown from a rough start and now has the offense back on track.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Speaking of OC's, really like what Fichtner's done since the last Ravens' game. Really looks like he's grown from a rough start and now has the offense back on track.

He seems to have found a rhythm. Get Conner established and let Ben do his thing. If they force the ball to the air early then it usually gets ugly.

 

[SteelersPride]

i still cant believe there was a market available for secondary help and we didnt take it

 

[steelerssb]

He seems to have found a rhythm. Get Conner established and let Ben do his thing. If they force the ball to the air early then it usually gets ugly.

Also, completely knocking on wood, but after wanting Keith Butler's head he's got the defense under control. They aren't elite and still worry about the unit against NE or a potential rematch with KC, but credit to them for righting that ship and at least keeping them in games.

A few Flacco specials* were the only real momentum the Ravens had all day

*long pass interference calls

 

[SteelersPride]

Also, completely knocking on wood, but after wanting Keith Butler's head he's got the defense under control. They aren't elite and still worry about the unit against NE or a potential rematch with KC, but credit to them for righting that ship and at least keeping them in games.

A few Flacco specials* were the only real momentum the Ravens had all day

*long pass interference calls

everytime a ball is in the air u hold your breath

 

[steelerssb]

everytime a ball is in the air u hold your breath

Yep, that's still a concern for sure.

But getting Burns out of there helps. Haden and Hilton are playing at a high level and Edmunds seems to be getting better. Not sure what to make of Burnett, but can appreciate that Davis seems to have become a much surer tackler lately.

 

[SteelersPride]

Yep, that's still a concern for sure.

But getting Burns out of there helps. Haden and Hilton are playing at a high level and Edmunds seems to be getting better.

yeah but sensabaugh and sutton arent much better

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Also, completely knocking on wood, but after wanting Keith Butler's head he's got the defense under control. They aren't elite and still worry about the unit against NE or a potential rematch with KC, but credit to them for righting that ship and at least keeping them in games.

A few Flacco specials* were the only real momentum the Ravens had all day

*long pass interference calls

The only thing that concerns me about this defense is how the pressure isn't consistent. They played physical today and it was a tough game all around. But I have to wonder if this was against a better QB they would be on the wrong side of the outcome. No reason why Watt & Dupree couldn't generate more pressure going up against backups at OT.

For Butler's defense to work they need pressure. Plain & simple.

 

[steelerssb]

yeah but sensabaugh and sutton arent much better

Of course. That's a big concern going forward.

 

[SteelersPride]

The only thing that concerns me about this defense is how the pressure isn't consistent. They played physical today and it was a tough game all around. But I have to wonder if this was against a better QB they would be on the wrong side of the outcome. No reason why Watt & Dupree couldn't generate more pressure going up against backups at OT.

For Butler's defense to work they need pressure. Plain & simple.

the secondary doesnt concern you? i mean bmore crapped the bed on that last drive.........but i fully expected them to drive on us

 

[steelerssb]

The only thing that concerns me about this defense is how the pressure isn't consistent. They played physical today and it was a tough game all around. But I have to wonder if this was against a better QB they would be on the wrong side of the outcome. No reason why Watt & Dupree couldn't generate more pressure going up against backups at OT.

For Butler's defense to work they need pressure. Plain & simple.

That (along with whomever starts opposite Haden) is why I'm not putting them above just playing well enough to keep them in games.