I'd say the same made me nostalgic for the 2003-2004 seasons only in the sense that I knew the Steelers were going to keep it close and do enough to win. I knew they would make one or two plays when they needed to, despite all their obvious deficiencies. Even after fumbling and the game headed into OT, did anyone really think the Titans were goin to win?
I'm also nostalgic for the '65 Packers and days when players only wore leather helmets and no chin guards.
It's foolish to wish to go back because the game has changed even since 2003.
We now have the "Ty Law" rule. "Pansy" Wilfork has gotten many personal foul penalties because they have put a skirt on the QB.
Also, Moss has been singled out for pushing off. A historical trait of his.
Also, the feature back is essentially dead.
Last night you saw a 3-4 zone blitz defense and a team that likes to get pressure with the front four.
If my conclusions are correct, we could be witnessing the next step in defense. BB seems to want to have the personnel for:
Big 3-4 (Brace, Wilfork,Warren)
Big 4-3 (Pryor, Wilfor, Brace, Warren)
Pressure Giants 4-3 (Green, Pryor,Burgess,Thomas)
Finally, it's all about situation football. 2006/7 happened because when we got the the "situation", we didn't make the play. An earlier post was correct, we would have 5 Lombardi's is we made two plays.