He is one of the worst game time decision maker in the nfl. Down 12 with 9 minutes left and your d has already given up 42 points your not stopping them twice on three and outs and that is basically what they would have needed. You go for it on 4th and 3
Yeah.
I really don't think so, and don't think Tomlin would warrant it anyway. He's done fine overall, in context of everyone but Belichick. But this defense is horrid, even considering that most defenses in the league are now.
I am no Tomlin fan, but I think he is safe unless they miss the playoffs a couple of years in a row.
Off to a bad start in Pittsburgh too. Artie Burns had many lapses last year, especially in that playoff game. He has regressed so ridiculously bad this year though. It is almost unfathomable how pathetic he was today. He seriously might have been beat on every single play of that football game.
No one wanted him because they knew they would have to pay him a huge contract or he might not show up. They should have put the tag on him that allowed him to get another contract and they matched or got a 1st rounder or just cut ties. They could have gotten the best FA ILB and one of the top safety's for what they have into bell. They miscalculated that he would show up. If he doesn't come back till week 10 you really don't want him there anyhow. I think they asked for and received a 2 week exception which means if he shows up in week 10 they can push that back till week 12. Might as well keep him deactivated at that point.
Bradley should not be coaching anywhere let alone the NFL...he’s a bum. That’s the issue with the Steelers too comfortable and nepotism.
Dungy’s quote unfortunately is spot on.....
They aren't bad enough to be awful or benched but they aren't good enough to stop anyone.... Color me silly, but I always thought the definition of "awful" for NFL defenders was not being good enough to stop anyone...
They should switch to college OT, it decides a winner 100% of the time and it's actually fun to watch.
They should open the game with Ben in no huddle and the 2 minute drill and play like they are down 21-0 and need a TD right away
That's definitely how he wants to play and not far off from how they tried to play from the outset. Problem was, he was as cold as the defense to start, with 3 straight 3 and outs, also with the fumble that the penalty bailed him out on that should have set them back by 28. So him playing gunslinger is no panacea either
Any better alternatives? I feel like piling up as many points as you can is the best thing to do, I don't expect to stop anyone to be honest. Ben is not perfect, but he's better that at least 25 other QBs, defense is your weakness, so basically I don't want to rely on them, shortening the game and keeping it close is like a death sentence IMO, I'd rather go down swinging. The strength is Ben, the weakness is the defense, given a choice I'd put the game in Ben's hands.
The defense made almost no stops, they played half the game behind at least 2 TDs.
