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[dracula in cleats Profile]

i think Farrier had a b- game

the only thing I didn't like about lebeau was some congratulations for the D a little early...i know the game was won...but you gotta keep that edge until the very end...shut out is the goal...not two fourth Q TD's

[jstallworth82 Profile]

I'd have to agree with jstallworth.

I'm pretty confident that we'd have to agree that yer an idiot, just like stallworth.

I'm pretty sure even positive that you suck Woodley off every day. And as far as being an idiot I'd bet a lot of money my IQ is at least 25 points higher than yours and so you sit on your fat ass and watch T.V all Sunday.... Like I said before try going to the fucking game so yo can see the whole picture. And fucking go ahead and ban me you fucking retarded cum guzzling queer. You ban others for personal attacks but its ok for you and your fag friend FlaccoFag so go ahead.

[StillMill Profile]

And fucking go ahead and ban me you fucking retarded cum guzzling queer. You ban others for personal attacks but its ok for you and your fag friend FlaccoFag so go ahead.

Your wish is our command.

[madmoney125 Profile]

So it wasn't Woodley's fault that he was beat in coverage and it was Farrior's fault when he was beat in his coverage? I don't think that Farrior is great player, but you need to look at things a little more objectively and take off your anti-Farrior glasses.

Uh, let me explain this to you, rook.

Woodley is a hulking 270-pound DE in LB clothing, extraordinary in pass-rushing and run-stuffing. Farrior is a 250-pound 3-down ILB and has been acclaimed by media, coaches, and fans alike as 1 of the greatest PASS COVERAGE LINEBACKERS in all of pro football.

Much like I would limit ridicule to, say, Jeff Reed for not tackling Sproles on a KO return, I won't ridicule a 270 pound bullrushing LB in his coverage on the best TE in the NFL. I will, however, ridicule The Winged God of LB Coverage, James Farrior, whose coverage skills are SUPPOSED to be his forte.

That is because you have a personal problem with Farrior being resigned and with Foote being ahead of Timmons I agree with the later. You are quick to point out Farriors so called blunders and always make excuses for Woodleys'. Fact is that Woodley got burned by Gates for 2 first downs and he got burned by Sproles as well, does that take away from him? no but Farrior AGAIN leads the team in tackles and he is a bum. Well seeing that Woodley is the run stuffer why has he NEVER led the team in tackles in any game? Farrior does it on a regular basis I think that is pretty good for a guy who according to your write up s not a run stuffer. What you do not see is that Farrior is not the one assigned to cover say a T.E. but because of how the play unfolds the Defender that is assigned falls down or gets stuck and Farrior is the closest defender you see on T.V. so it is his fault. Try actually going to the game and seeing the whole picture. The T V only shows so much. And how do you compare the physical ability of a 25 year old with that of a guy in his 30s...

And damn I almost had the Big One when he gave Parker accolades. I'll Mark that one down on the calender.
I think I will take a notebook to the game so I can watch Woodly and Timmons your heros and mark down every time they get beat or don't make the play. Point being noone is perfect on every play that is why the Defense is coached to play as 1 stay in position.

I wonder if its later yet and he agrees. Didn't he say something about a high I.Q.?

[steeler_fanatic Profile]

Mill,

I always enjoy your posts - better to keep the bar high and not always be content with the result. AFCC game should be a great contest with a much hated rival. I think the Ravens will keep it close for a while and then fade (assuming the Steelers play up to par up to that point). I don't think the Ratbirds will have enough gas left in the tank.

[shawnlucas Profile]

Mill,

I always enjoy your posts - better to keep the bar high and not always be content with the result.

I don't understand why we can't be content with the result? The Steelers won and they bitchslapped the fuck out of the Chargers. At the risk of sounding like WoodsonofSteel, we're fans. We're not players or coaches. Let them worry about what the team didn't do right. I'm happy as shit to still have meaningful football to watch for another week.

AFCC game should be a great contest with a much hated rival. I think the Ravens will keep it close for a while and then fade (assuming the Steelers play up to par up to that point). I don't think the Ratbirds will have enough gas left in the tank.

I agree on all points here. The Rats are tired. They looked worn out against the Titans. They'll play on emotion for a while, but once that wears out and they're still tied (or behind), it will most likely just deflate.

[ILLSTILL Profile]

Mill, and who ever else,

It is important to note that Troy Pola was very ill for this game.

I was at the game, and he was not part of the pre game introductions (in which they only introduced the defense )

They mentioned it on the local postgame show.

[SteelBeach Profile]

Wow, more grumpy talk from the Mill. Shocker. What I know for sure is that I really enjoyed watching OUR TEAM kick serious ass. Ben looked grounded (note: if any player deserves Mill's negativity, it's Ben. I've been watching replays of some of these games and when he sucks, HE SUCKS), the O-line did a fine job protecting, even the Berger averaged a decent 50 yards.

Bottom line is this: we are going to play the hardest game of the year on Sunday. Let's hope the same team show up.

Oh yeah, did you see Hines Ward?

[BoltX Profile]

Haha!

Mill is funny. I remember from a while back how the "winged god of LB coverage" was used for Gildon(g)! Mill needs to hate. Some people are like that and that's why most of us come every Monday for our own little sick satisfaction.

As far as the James and or any other LB in coverage - if you've played the game, and had a coach with an IQ in triple digits, you'd understand that most of the time you play, you are in your BASE D. I know Mill knows we play 3-4, I know most of us here know that, but so do the other teams.

If you use the same player in coverage, or you rush same guys all the time - O-line will adjust blocking and adjust routes. I have NO problem with the defense being aggressive most of the time, but I do see it as a double edged sword many times. Thus, plays like those happen - you mix it up - and all you can do is hope everything plays your way.

THat's where part of the "LUCK" factor for LeBau has been this and past years - he gets lucky many times.

Yes, the only team/QB that had our number for a long time was - <sorry>NE/Brady</sorry> because they spread us so well, and take us out of our base D. Not many teams can do that.

All in all, I'm happy that we won. I hope we destroy Ray-Ray and the Criminals and we face Philly in SB. ANother tough one.

BoltX/ aka. ArachNV

[rifraff Profile]

WE havent been able to run much on Balt in the past.

We have a much better chance 3rd time around

[McLovin Profile]

Add McLovin' to the list of Woodley ass kissers. McLovin' an unabashed draft enthusiast and applauded the selection of the Lombardi award winner from Michigan. What McLovin' didn't realize was how well this guy would operate as an every down LB capably dropping into coverage and being stout against the run. Playing opposite of Harrison and behind Aaron Smith certainly aids his effectiveness. With Willie Anderson old, slow, and questionable this week look for another productive day from Woodley.

[btd343 Profile]

Was Arians actually calling the plays this game? Taking shots down the field, a reverse, timely play-actions in the red zone, creativity?? This isn't the predictable, dumb assed, gutless Arians we've come to know in the playoffs...

Hopefully he won't hide in his shell this week against Bmore... a team that blitzes that much should leave some 1 on 1's downfield. Of course, this is dependent on the line blocking and Willie being a threat...

[Steeledge Profile]

Was Arians actually calling the plays this game? Taking shots down the field, a reverse, timely play-actions in the red zone, creativity??

...not to mention a PITCH OUT to FWP, which got us our first offensive TD, or the dramatically increased role of McHugh as a blocking FB?!?!?

Most overlook how huge a difference the pitch made in our running, and even more so the HUGE difference McHugh makes as a blocker.

Let's hope this Sunday that the Raven's do, and that Arians doesn't...

I attribute most of Willie's success against the Chargers to McHugh. When Willie was the lone back, once again he barely did squat...

This isn't the predictable, dumb assed, gutless Arians we've come to know in the playoffs...

We only had 1 lost playoff game before last Sunday to go on with Arians, so how much could we know?

Hopefully he won't hide in his shell this week against Bmore... a team that blitzes that much should leave some 1 on 1's downfield. Of course, this is dependent on the line blocking and Willie being a threat...

...as much as it is dependent on Arians calling the right plays for Willie...McHugh as a blocking FB, pitches and other quick-hitting runs outside, etc. ...