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2nd Team Getting Their First Start
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I don't know enough details of Steelers games, but it seems many points they gave up were from special teams (KR/punt returns) and turnover? I recalled a fumble return for 6 in the Denver game?
Take those points out and the Steelers D is even better. We have another measure for defense that is based on scoring efficiency and susceptibility to long drives. With respect to these, Steelers are very very good. (I didn't try to rank them). Ranking #1 or #2 aren't mattered. They are meaningless since the capability of an offense or defense is multidimensional. It's like trying ranking people in totality: look, intelligence, personality, charm, integrity, friendliness ...
Let's just say that your Steelers D does look very good (even discount the Miami game) in the few that I saw.
Good luck.
I still think the Pats will put 11, 12 drives on your D, 4 TDs + 2 FGs or 3 TDs +3 FGs.
First off You have the best defensive coach in the NFL. How often does management fire the entire coaching staff and keep the D coordinator? It's incredible how consistantly good the Steelers have been againts the run the last five years or so.
The Steelers linebacker core is fast and tough. The are also very deep and the coaching staff does a exeptional job of developing young talent. They are geared toward applying pressure on the QB and on that account they are the best. The Steelers have the best NT in the NFL(sorry Vince). Hampton's solid presence allows the linebackers to do what they do best attack. Smith is a pro bowl DE and Keisal is solid.
It is hard to evaluate your DB's since I rarely seen them tested when the quaterback has time in the pocket. The main thing I gleam from watching the Steelers D is that they are best when playing with a lead. The best way to attack that D is to spread them out throw on first down when they are less likely to be blitzing. Also it is critical to mix in draw plays and screens to keep them off balance. If the Steelers know you are going to pass then watch out....O did I mention they like to hurt people
How the hell you made this call? I was thinking 4 figgies and 2 tds but never had a chance to reply. Oh well you guys win.
I'm almost not concerned about the Steelers defense. They will have to doubleteam Moss. They will make sure they play Stallworth tight.
That will generally leave someone open more often than not, and require them to bring a safety forward to be ready to tackle Welker and Gaffney.
So I expect the Pats will be able to complete enough passes to give us enough points to win. It's just a question of how the defense plays, and whether our tired LBs and an overworked secondary can respond to a running game that will keep their attention and a QB who can get the ball downfield accurately enough to exploit the fact that the Pats will be concerned about Parker.
If the LBs and DBs can dig down and muster the energy for this game they'll have a much easier time for the next two, so I suspect they'll find what they need. Pressure on the line is a big thing as well.
So its really a question of how well the Patriots D plays that stands to affect the outcome of this game to me - no disrespect meant to the Steelers D - they'll pressure Brady etc. and likely get some hits in but that's to be expected and I don't expect that will dictate the outcome of the game.