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[DirtDawson Profile]

Steelers Notebook: Play calls after half debated by coach
Arians questions whether he called too many passes
Monday, October 12, 2009
By Gerry Dulac and Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

DETROIT -- Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said he "got a little greedy" with the play-calling in the second half and probably had quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throw the ball more than he should have with the Steelers protecting a 15-point lead.

The sudden failure of the offense, coupled with the decision to not give running back Rashard Mendenhall more carries in the second half, nearly cost the Steelers in a 28-20 victory against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

"We scored so quick in the third quarter when we had the ball and then we hit a lull," Arians said. "We sat there for a while on the bench and I think we lost our rhythm. I got a little greedy there trying to hit the home run ball."

The reference was to the third quarter when the Lions had the ball for 27 plays, compared to five for the Steelers. Nonetheless, the Lions were outscored in that quarter, 7-0, because of Roethlisberger's 47-yard touchdown to rookie Mike Wallace.

The Steelers ran only 12 offensive plays after that, seven of which were pass attempts by Roethlisberger. At one point, he attempted five consecutive passes, getting sacked three times.

Mendenhall, who had 65 yards rushing on nine carries in the first half, had six carries for 12 yards in the second half, despite the lead.

"It was real frustrating" Arians said. "I got too greedy."

Another signature bonehead Arians playcalling spoof.

The man passes the ball when he's ahead and runs when we're 2nd and long and behind.

[oldschoolhunkie Profile]

Yeah, it was despicable. But I do give him credit for admitting error. Too rarely heard.

[Lake37 Profile]

The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem...Hopefully adjustments will be made

[hatethebrowns Profile]

The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem...Hopefully adjustments will be made

the only problem that i can see is that he still has a job

[SteelPower Profile]

There is only one person to blame for allowing BA to continue to call plays in this manner and thats Tomlin. It's pointless to shout at the fool so move on to guy that is employing this fool.

[UKBlackNGold Profile]

The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem...Hopefully adjustments will be made

He made a few apologizes last season too, believe me he will not and doesn't learn.

Tomlin played offense, so he's not blameless, he should know when something is so utterly wrong, head out of ass time all around!

[Nashsteeler Profile]

you don't teams change coordinators (except when they are offered head coaching positions) the year after a Super Bowl win.

Give him credit for the admission, and also a few points for the offense moving the rock consistently and putting up numbers.