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[Hagerstown Steelman Profile]

I could not agree more.

Two things that have been my pet peeves.

1. Why doesn't BA call plays that get a RB wide that has speed. The other 31 teams in the NFL can run quick pitches, sweeps, and draw plays (that are not telegraphed) why can't we?

2. You can not run the no huddle all of the time. If you do go three and out you can get your defense back on the field really quick. However, when you catch someone in the wrong defense for your personnel go no huddle and hammer them.

Parker did look slow in indecisive the other night. However, Arians still call running plays like we have our 05 line and Bettis in the back field. I think/hope Parker picks it up but when every play is run up the middle with our current line even Bettis would have a tought time finding holes.

[SteelPower Profile]

Excellent article. It is becoming more and more evident that the blame for this ignoramous being allowed to continue to have the keys to this offense is Mike Tomlin and the Stillers front office. Our frustration needs to be directed at them for allowing this to continue game after game.

[lloydgreene Profile]

Excellent article. It is becoming more and more evident that the blame for this ignoramous being allowed to continue to have the keys to this offense is Mike Tomlin and the Stillers front office. Our frustration needs to be directed at them for allowing this to continue game after game.

I love Coach Tomlin's demeanor and approcah to the game, but his decision to stick with an impediment like Arians has me questioning his logic.

All my anger is correctly pointed towards the front office (who paid a lot of money to keep our O-line intact). I agree completely.

[Pump-N-Iron Profile]

As much as I hate the Blood Clot Arians... this pretty much sums up why he has not and probably will not get fired any time soon.
From the Trib....

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_642870.html

Roethlisberger is one of his staunchest defenders.

"He (Arians) takes way, way too much criticism," Roethlisberger said. "He's much better than people give him credit for. He's a guy that's helped me mature and understand offenses and understand his offense. Just the communication that we have, I really feel like we have been kind of on a different level."

[mckeesrockstheburg Profile]

Yep, I saw that too. We're screwed.

[Nittany Steel37 Profile]

You forgot to mention that Arians took over one of Roethlisberger's drives in the 4Q when Ben had a 2nd and 1 in the red zone. Stuffed on 2nd down, Stuffed on 3rd down, field goal rather than touchdown.

Ben's never been the guy to trash teammates or coaches. That doesn't mean he should get to make the decisions.

[kurtostill Profile]

I couldn't agree more with this article.
If knucklehead Bruce had any sense whatsoever, he would utilize the strengths he has on this team. Sending a 200 pound tailback known for his speed, up the middle against 300+ pound linemen, for 2-3 downs a series is not utilizing the immense talent that exists on the current Stillers roster.
I am getting tired of watching teams stack the box with most of their 53 man roster on 1st and 2nd down, then blitz on 3rd and long. I would even go so far as to say that the O-Line and Running Backs are perfectly capable of being a highly effective unit. But when other teams know exactly what Bruce is going to call, it's not that tough to defend against.
I have 3 suggestions for knucklehead Bruce:
1) Sweeps & Pitches. Send Willie around the ends. It worked against SD in the playoffs last year. But why stick with something that works? I guess that would be predictable...
2) Tight Ends and Quick Passes. Who else is tired of seeing Spaeth rot? This guy could be a major contributor if Bruce stops trying to use him as a lineman. He did a fine job subbing for Miller last year against Indianapolis and San Diego. Of course adding another weapon to the offense wouldn't make any sense.
3) Try something else on 1st down. Running up the middle every 1st down, although extremely clever, isn't fooling anyone and for some reason just isn't working.
Bruce needs to go. You're a smart guy Mike, it's time to get some cajones and make the call.

[SteelCityFan Profile]

I couldn't agree more with this article.
If knucklehead Bruce had any sense whatsoever, he would utilize the strengths he has on this team. Sending a 200 pound tailback known for his speed, up the middle against 300+ pound linemen, for 2-3 downs a series is not utilizing the immense talent that exists on the current Stillers roster.
I am getting tired of watching teams stack the box with most of their 53 man roster on 1st and 2nd down, then blitz on 3rd and long. I would even go so far as to say that the O-Line and Running Backs are perfectly capable of being a highly effective unit. But when other teams know exactly what Bruce is going to call, it's not that tough to defend against.
I have 3 suggestions for knucklehead Bruce:
1) Sweeps & Pitches. Send Willie around the ends. It worked against SD in the playoffs last year. But why stick with something that works? I guess that would be predictable...
2) Tight Ends and Quick Passes. Who else is tired of seeing Spaeth rot? This guy could be a major contributor if Bruce stops trying to use him as a lineman. He did a fine job subbing for Miller last year against Indianapolis and San Diego. Of course adding another weapon to the offense wouldn't make any sense.
3) Try something else on 1st down. Running up the middle every 1st down, although extremely clever, isn't fooling anyone and for some reason just isn't working.
Bruce needs to go. You're a smart guy Mike, it's time to get some cajones and make the call.

My God kurtostill, GET OUT OF MY HEAD! You summed up everything I was thinking. Right on the money!

How can the Tomlin not see this logic? Honestly, I'm done bashing Bruce "Shit for Brains" Arians. At some point the Head Coach has to be held responsible. I know we just won the Super Bowl last year but we have no shot at it this year if things stay the same. We can't win without some form of running game.

[mckeesrockstheburg Profile]

"Pictures!"

That has to be this reason for mediocrity and acceptance. Pictures in a file drawer somewhere, someplace.

[DirtDawson Profile]

What's even more shocking, is that we hired the Cleveland Browns' Offensive coordinator from 2001-2003, to coach our offense.



Yes, you heard right. Our current Offensive Coordinator's last major coaching job was Cleveland Brown's Offensive Coordinator during their vaunted Tim Couch years.



And yet no one seems to have a problem with this.

[mckeesrockstheburg Profile]

What's even more shocking, is that we hired the Cleveland Browns' Offensive coordinator from 2001-2003, to coach our offense.

Well what is EVEN MORE SHOCKING: He, yes, The Blood Clot, was the architect of Kelly Holcoumb's fabulous 400+yd passing spree against the Steelers back then. This is the game that set him up for big payday in Buffalo I believe.

Go friggin' figure.

[Tonydesal Profile]

What I really, REALLY, want to know is, how do you send the most effective short yardage weapon (I. Redman) to the practice squad?

This screams of HCs past (Cower).