Comments on: Sunday night wrap-up: Roethlisberger keeps it going

By: olcap

olcap — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:21:24 +0000

Deb says:
Oct 22, 2012 11:33 AM
@olcap …

Tomlin is dumb? Tomlin went to William and Mary. His IQ is probably twice yours and then some.

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Not knowing me, your statement is beyond ridiculous.

Now who’s dumb?

By: voyager6

voyager6 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:35:24 +0000

Any normal team would use the Bye week this week to look for a new HC. The Bengals problems start there with unwillingness to change, obstinate about running the ball, even when down.

Marvin did not have his usual arrogance nor his nervious giggling in the post game interview. He put the defense under the bus, blaming them for the loss. His gameplan for offense doomed the game, not the defense.

By: dontstabmeray

dontstabmeray — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:05:04 +0000

ravenator…..43-13
i bet you want to crawl in a hole and cry. what an embarrasement the ravens have become.

By: ampatsisahypocrite

ampatsisahypocrite — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:59:37 +0000

Now unlike certain Baltimore QBs, THIS is how the “elite” guy operates. O-line crippled by injuries, defense without Troy Pola, receivers dropping passes left and right, and STILL getting it done. Still carrying the team.

Ben Roethlisberger — elite, and a true francise quarterback. Obvious to all except fantasy nerds.

By: baloneyjohn

baloneyjohn — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:00:08 +0000

Those receivers drop too many passes.
Others besides #83 could catch touch down passes.
Ben R. is a lousy fantasy player. I could care less about the Steelers

By: crusty14

crusty14 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:07:10 +0000

You’re wrong there Ernie. If the bengals challenge was successful, it would still been the steelers ball and 3rd and 10.

By: ravenator

ravenator — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:49:34 +0000

This team wont even makr the playoffs theyre a
500 team no more no less

By: erniecohen

erniecohen — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:26:58 +0000

Okay, both the announcer and the writer seem to have misunderstood the challenge. If you listened to the announcement of the official when the challenge was made, he said “Cincinnati is challenging the ruling on the field that the runner was down by contact”. In other words, they claimed that Wallace caught the ball, but fumbled before he was down, which would be a turnover. This was not an unreasonable challenge to make. Indeed, it stopped the clock (which is what they needed the timeout for anyway), and, if successful, would give them the ball.

By: vette7274

vette7274 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:35:51 +0000

Who cares? He’s still a woman abuser. Quit putting him on a pedestal! Kids should have better role models.

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:33:28 +0000

@olcap …

Tomlin is dumb? Tomlin went to William and Mary. His IQ is probably twice yours and then some.

By: sdakota

sdakota — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:22:45 +0000

texans routed by packers, then they rout the ravens injury riddled def. other than last 2 games have played nothing but cream puffs, by far the most pathetic division in football. speaking of injuries, isn’t it a miracle that johnson daniels and schaub are still standing.

By: olcap

olcap — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:16:46 +0000

“4. The Bengals under Marvin Lewis are typically very sound.”

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Are you kidding me? The Bengals are perennial LOSERS, and this year is no different. Marvin Lewis obviously is lacking in the “head coach” department, as is Mike Tomlin. Only difference is that Lewis is just in a bad system. In Tomlin’s case though, he’s just dumb.

By: polegojim

polegojim — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:09:45 +0000

It’s VERY clear when a team is playing hard… but doesn’t believe they can actually win.

Bengals are playing with the level of confidence their GM and coaching staff have provided… none!

Sorry Marv… decent guy, but time to move on.

By: joerevs300

joerevs300 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:58:32 +0000

ITPST:

AFC:
#1 Houston
#2 Baltimore
#3 New England
#4 Denver (win tiebreaker via H2H w against SD)
#5 San Diego (3-1 in AFC)
#6 Would you believe MIAMI would be the 2nd WC right now, after they also got absolutely pasted by Houston and others??

The rest, in order:
Steelers
Colts
Jets
Titans
Buffalo
Cincinnati (told you that loss to the Steelers would be devestating)

By: joerevs300

joerevs300 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:54:27 +0000

Here’s what shocked me most about the Bengals loss:

You’d think they didn’t bother to watch Steeler’s D tape and realize how many huge pass plays we’ve given up (not to mention the sheer # of PI calls on Ike Taylor).

By my count, the only threw deeper then 20 yards twice, and one of those would have been a TD if not for a sensational defensive play by our nickel back.

So if you want to lay blame on why the Bengals lost this game, it’s that Jay Gruden got way too conservative and when the Bengals were running the ball well, never took a real shot deep with Green. Yeah I know the Steelers were shading Ryan Clark a lot of times, but come on.

All that being said, Ben continues to own the state of Ohio, and the Bengals have no prayer to win the AFC North if they can’t beat the Ravens and Steelers at home. At 0-3 in the division (as well as 3 AFC losses), they are nearly toast in terms of the playoffs.

By: mostlombardisintheleague

mostlombardisintheleague — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:32:58 +0000

Still puzzled why Ben went deep to AB on that 3rd down rathre than Miller who was wide open and would have had the 1st down and more. That would have kept the drive alive and burned the clock way down and possibly added a FG to ice the game. I guess he wanted to feel “normal” again.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:28:48 +0000

Marvin Lewis is perfect for the Bungholes, he’s a loser.

By: rockthered1286

rockthered1286 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:42:26 +0000

Say what you want. This game was very lackluster on both sides. I feel like Cleveland could have hung in this game against either team. BUT let’s not forget the one play that had pathetic written all over it: Steelers send Sanders into the huddle. He no sooner reaches the huddle (walking mind you) then falls down with a “cramp” and required medical staff. Why was it so important? Saved Pitt a timeout. Which was the exact purpose of sending him out. Next play? Sanders comes out just fine. Announcers caught it and even said that was cheap. But hey, what can you really expect from the Steelers?

NFL version of an NBA flop. Stay classy Steelers.

By: holeinone09

holeinone09 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:27:13 +0000

Great win last night, combined with the Ravens loss. Important division win. Steelers solidly back in the hunt now. This is what happens when you can run the ball and complement a strong passing attack. Great job by the OL, and defense didn’t break either. Wallace needs to hold onto the ball, he dropped some key passes, as he has done a number of times this year.

By: pinoboy73

pinoboy73 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:15:09 +0000

Antonio Brown is twice the receiver of Wallace, easily.

By: husky2score

husky2score — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:59:27 +0000

Oh look the Steelers won!

By: steelersownyou

steelersownyou — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:34:14 +0000

Ho hum just another win. Dont look now, but here comes the class of the afcn to take over. Ratbirds are fading. Steelers are ascending. What a beautiful sunday it was.

By: ez4me55

ez4me55 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:33:52 +0000

I agree with you eezyxyz, being a long time fan of the Bengals. Yeah I am a glutten for punishment. I think Marvin has taken the team as far as he can take them. They are undisciplined and seem to find the wrong times to laugh and joke. For example, the camera found Domata Peko on the bench behind 24-17 and he’s giving a thumbs up and laughing. Ok Domata what’s so darn funny about being handed your A** by a depleted Steelers team? Summation, Bengals are LOSERS and will always be LOSERS!

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:01:45 +0000

Another big game, another big loss for the Bengals.

Seriously, when was the last time this team beat the Ravens or the Steelers?

The coaching stinks and the QB is average with a noodle arm.

105 yards on a banged up Steelers Defense is a joke.

Andy Dalton
14/28, 105 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

By: whutevr

whutevr — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:33:34 +0000

Gotta wonder what’s up with Wallace. It’s about time for him to show the rest of us what he thinks he’s worth. I was a fan of his last season, but after his holdout and now it’s this far into the season, he’s not showing he’s worth more than what he’s getting. O line needs to get it together if Haley’s offensive plans are going to work. Just glad defenses seem to forget about Heath Miller. He’s the real rock on this team!

By: jeffa43

jeffa43 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 06:09:00 +0000

Sanders great in the slot, an actor he is not!

By: cannonballdookie

cannonballdookie — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:06:52 +0000

The Bengals have consistently been a team that is way too conservative and has no killer instinct. They can’t finish off games or step up vs quality teams, calling two run plays to start off a drive in the final four minutes is just icing on the cake.

By: mrmidevil

mrmidevil — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:57:53 +0000

Could you imagine how good Roethlisberger would be if he actually played with a decent line? Could you imagine him on the patriots or with a line like what p. manning had in IND?????

By: clayton43

clayton43 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:56:23 +0000

Since I am a Steelers fan this will sound bias, but if Marvin Lewi was the coach of the Steelers I would have wanted him gone a long time ago. He doesnt make anyone play better, still makes horrible decisions, and his game plans dont seem to hvae much to them. He has had alot of talent there, but he doesnt seem to get the maximum out of his players. I dont mind he is there because we get to play the Bengals twice a year so if he stays im cool with that, but I dont see how bengals fans dont picket the damn games or something lol … Some coaches are just better assistant’s than head coach coaches and I think this is the case with Marvin.. Till then the bengals will continue to be average and once in awhile throw a playoff team together.

By: pravin68

pravin68 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:53:10 +0000

The thing a lot of football experts miss is the lack of tipped passes in the Steelers defensive arsenal that made opposing QBs too comfortable. Finally some passes get tipped and you saw the results.

Ben was great outside the two blunders he made for turnovers. But I dont know why they keep using AB on the sideline throws and Wallace on eveyrthing else. AB should have been targeted more and if Ben elected to go deep down the sideline, it should have been MW even if MW probably drops it.

MIKE WALLACE just cost himself at least $10M or so with today’s performance.