Comments on: Steelers veteran defense could be headed for last roundup

By: slammer69

slammer69 — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 22:15:19 +0000

Let’s get everyone heal , inplace , ready to go (which hasn’t happen over a year) with a few games under their belt before dropping the “OVER THE HILL CARD”.

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 17:06:38 +0000

Let’s get the facts straight: The Steelers’ defense allowed the Broncos to score 24 points, not 31, in the season-opener. Roethlisberger threw a pick-six to seal the win for Denver…
And that brings me to a petpeeve: only the ACTUAL points scored by offenses and only the ACTUAL points allowed by defenses in the “PF” and “PA” section of team standings should be included.
When I pick up a newspaper to check the standings, I want accurate and precise information. Crediting offenses with defensive’s TDs and penalizing defenses for offensive mistakes are neither accurate or precise.

By: vincentbojackson

vincentbojackson — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:38:26 +0000

The fact that it’s newsworthy that the Steelers slide to #5 in total defense tells you how high the bar is raised in Pittsburgh.

The “experts” have trying to throw dirt on this unit for years. Warren Sapp foolishly did it last year before they ended up the #1 overall unit. Sapp’s credibility as an analyst was destroyed in the process.

By: rexryanseacrest

rexryanseacrest — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:10:08 +0000

macjacmccoy says:
“There big names, but I think people need to temper there expectations when it comes to the Steelers doing a 180 in how there team performs this week.”

Look, I’m not trying to be mean here, but you used the word “there” incorrectly three times in one sentence. No one is going to take you seriously here or in life if you can’t figure out the simple difference between there/they’re/their. I cringed reading that.

And did you really say that if the Steelers win this weekend, it will be in spite of Harrison, Polamalu, and Mendenhall? That’s ridiculous. We’re not talking about three Kevin Kolbs here. Two of those guys are not far removed from pro bowl seasons.

By: phillyphannn83

phillyphannn83 — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:05:16 +0000

I agree with macjacmccoy, I’m not worried about them returning, I’m relishing it. We’ve seen first hand what a rusty vet looks like. Vick had all of 12 snaps in the preseason and everyone knows how sloppy he played the first 3 weeks. These guys are not going to be in any sort of groove when they hit the field, sorry Pitt fans, its the truth.
Eagles 24 – Steelers 17

By: boothisman

boothisman — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:50:04 +0000

Every year people say ‘Steelers defense getting old’ and every year the Steelers put out a #1 or #2 defense. Guess if you just keep saying it, one of these years you might be right.

By: pgh15212

pgh15212 — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:22:32 +0000

Those players allowed me to dance in the streets of Pittsburgh as my favorite team won it all.

Twice.

You gotta love em!

By: southpaw2k

southpaw2k — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:07:59 +0000

Ha…and people say the Ravens are getting old on defense.

By: tedmurph

tedmurph — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:41:22 +0000

No worries, steeler fans will remain in denial.

By: macjacmccoy

macjacmccoy — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:29:43 +0000

Just as an Eagles fan I perfer having them in the lineup out of football shape and not at 100% over the guys who have been filling in for them.

By: macjacmccoy

macjacmccoy — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:26:49 +0000

I get why everyone is so excited about Troy, Harrison, and Mendenhall returning. There big names, but I think people need to temper there expectations when it comes to the Steelers doing a 180 in how there team performs this week. These guys are coming off of injuries and havent played football for weeks and in some cases months. Thinking they will be able to come right in and play like there pro bowl selves is naive.

Heck having these guys back in the starting lineup my actually hurt the team this week. Now Im not nuts I know these guys are alot better then there replacements, but its gonna take them time to get 100% healthy and back in the groove of playing football. So even though getting them back in the lineup as soon as possible is the best thing for team its not necessarily the best thing for this week’s game.

Basically my point is people should stop pointing to the return of these guys as the reason why this week they will be the Steelers we are all use to and that being why they beat the Eagles. Im not saying they wont win just that if they do it wont be bc of the return of Polamalu Harrison and Mendenhall but in spite of them.

By: ravenator

ravenator — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:26:01 +0000

This team is so old! I can’t wait to watch the Eagles own them at home

By: 3yardsndust

3yardsndust — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:24:18 +0000

I’m a lifelong fan, but these guys have not played well this year. The guys behind the starters do not play with any fire when they get in the game, and the starters seem tired, unmotivated, or out of position. It’s been pretty sad to watch. I hope things change soon for the better.

By: Stiller43

Stiller43 — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:23:50 +0000

“do harrison and polamalu make that big of a difference?”

Two elite players who are playmakers?…YES

By: thegreatgabbert

thegreatgabbert — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:17:15 +0000

Steelers are considering bringing Dick LeBeau out of retirement to play cornerback. To inject a little fresh energy into the lineup.