Rusty Coupe
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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.A Pitt vs NE AFCCG doesn't seem out of the question by any means at this point.
Yeah I would think that the greatest threats to the Pats will be teams with fearsome front 7s...so probably prospective NFC opponents will present a greater challenge.
I hear you on the Ravens....But I would point out that they did lose 4 of its last 5 during their SB year. If any year was an example of 'falling into the playoffs' that was it. But in any event IMO it's less about records in the playoffs than matchups...the Ravens have all kinds of problems, but the *type* of team they are I think can be challenging to a team like the Pats (or really, any high-powered offense with a less mobile QB, that has off and on issues with its OL play) Still it would be a shocker for the Ravens to even reach Foxboro, let alone win
-- your Pats will be the prohibitive favorite to advance to SB XLIX, and rightfully so given your performance against the AFC's best this year.
Bottom line -- don't be shy about booking your Arizona flights, this is looking like a NE Super Bowl.
What is your opinion of Pittsburgh's front 7 in comparison to Baltimore's?
Holiday greetings and congrats from a Steelers fan...
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Bottom line -- don't be shy about booking your Arizona flights, this is looking like a NE Super Bowl.
Happy holidays everyone -- lillloyd
So you're trying to tell me......there are reasonable Steelers fan?
I agree with your analysis, but I'd note that the intangibles seem to me to be the biggest single factor in playoff upsets. The biggest single intangible out there is Baltimore's complete lack of respect/fear for New England which gives them an edge over any other team we'd face in my opinion. BTW, that same intangible works in the opposite manner against Pittsburgh, whom I think the Patriots feel they can beat anywhere at any time due to their history.
What is your opinion of Pittsburgh's front 7 in comparison to Baltimore's? Seems to me they've been playing really well after a pretty mediocre start.
Don't believe this man! It's the classic jinx move.... The Steelers are in the best position. No Pressure and no one is talking about them. When they are expected to win they lose to the Jets, Saints, Bucs etc.
EDIT: Any team with Polamolu on it and the Defensive Coordinator who got smoked by Tebow in the playoffs doens't scare me. I could be wrong but I don't think so. The Bengals scare me; specifically that D-Line. Dunlap schooled Vasquez all over the field. Yes, Marvin Lewis is a bad coach and Dalton is Dalton BUT they can over come that for one game.
I also don't trust the Steelers because they've had an incredibly easy schedule. They beat the Colts and KC but both were at home.
...the light bulb seems to have gone on for Tuitt (whom Pitt is extremely high on)...
IMHO the truth is somewhere in between -- Pitt's front 7 isn't in the same league as Baltimore's (few are)...but Pitt's front 7 has been playing better than bottom 10 in the league over the 2nd half of the season.Pitts front 7 is barely in the same league as Baltimore's. Definitely in the bottom 10 in the NFL.
One main reason IMO the Steelers would have a tough time on offense vs. us is Revis vs Brown.
Brown is the best WR and route runner in the league. If Revis could eliminate him 1 on 1, I think the Steelers would be screwed. Brown caught 5 balls or more in each game this season. He is a beast.
Have these two ever faced off? Revis is the best at mirroring a WR's route and Brown is the best route runner. It would be fun to watch.
Tuitt has a chance to be an outstanding 3-4 end for a long time. Very hopeful that he works out.Pittsburgh has taken my preferred player in each of the past two drafts:
I wanted Tuitt, the Patriots took Easley
I wanted Wheaton, the Patriots waited and took Boyce
Easley may yet pan out, but I really like what Pitt's been doing in the last couple of drafts.
I have a deep, and I mean Deep hatred for Steelers fans that started in 2001 due to their inability to accept defeat, yes that includes you Kordell Stewart. The better team did win Kordell et all, we kicked your ass twice at Hallowed Heinz Field in Black and Gold country in two of the biggest AFCCGs. Live with it and accept it for what it is.
My order of fan hatred are Pitt, Denver then Indy, but this guy is the one sensible Steeler fan I'll embrace.
Kick Denver's ass for us then come to Foxboro for your annual Foxboro Ass whoopin ! And thank you for those two AFC Title rings on black and gold turf in front of those crying fans which lead to our Lombardi's...I will never forget Troy Brown's punt return and Rodney picking off Big Ben Pay Off Cover Up....