Comments on: Ben Roethlisberger seems unhappy with the Steelers’ playcalling

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:03:55 +0000

notwho:
You Roethlisberger Apologists are hilarious.
However, surrendering seven points via an interception in a six-point loss is STILL more damaging than a fumble…

By: notwhoyouthinkitis

notwhoyouthinkitis — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:29:37 +0000

” Mendenhall’s fumble in Super Bowl 45 was far less significant than Roethlisberger’s pick-six in a 31-25 loss.”

That INT was solely due to Kemo whiffing his block on the line, which blew up the timing of the throw. Had it been completed it was an easy TD for Wallace.

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:51:00 +0000

banker:
What “key” role did Arians play in getting the Steelers to “three Super Bowls”?
– Ken Whisenhunt was the offensive coordinator in 2005. Arians didn’t become the OC until the 2007 season.
– Mendenhall’s fumble in Super Bowl 45 was far less significant than Roethlisberger’s pick-six in a 31-25 loss.
– Arians’ final season in the Burgh resulted in a scoring offense that ranked 22nd. That’s putrid.
– It shouldn’t take a $100 million-dollar-quarterback to finish 22nd out of 32.
– Arians’ offenses constantly and consistently ranked out of the top 10 and among the NFL’s lower-tier offenses.

By: ialwayswantedtobeabanker

ialwayswantedtobeabanker — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:32:27 +0000

I called this back when there was a rumor that they were going to cut Arians loose: Arians was NOT the problem. Our OL *was* the problem.

But the Steeler decision-makers scape-goated Arians, and we brought in a guy with a lonnnng rap sheet for stirring up the sewage and getting people sideways.

Arians played a key role in getting us to 3 Super Bowls, including two victories and we were one Mendenhall fumble from possibly making it three Super Bowl victories in a 7 season span.

This decision forced the entire offense to learn a brand new system with almost entirely different terminology. Some times, that is the best way to go — but NOT when you have someone who has played a KEY role during Pittsburgh’s 2004-2011 span. They averaged more than 11 wins per regular season during Arians’s time in the ‘Burgh. But they panicked – and here we are.

I was ticked when they fired Arians (or as they put it, he “retired”) — and I’m even more bent after been proven right. What a lame and short-sighted overreaction.

By: theuglitruth

theuglitruth — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:18:05 +0000

Two words: Cry Baby

Enough said.

By: antibenapalooza

antibenapalooza — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:59:41 +0000

I have a theory, and it goes like this: God is indeed “good” as the rotten one said recently, but He is also really ticked off that the Steelers kept the rotten one after what he did almost 3 years ago. Think about it for a moment, the Steelers have found themselves season after season further and further from their next Super Bowl win (first they lost in the Super Bowl, then they couldn’t get through the playoffs, and now they are in jeopardy of not even getting to the playoffs).

By: steelcity78

steelcity78 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:20:17 +0000

Speedy GonzWallace is playing like a spoiled fat kid with a strict parent passing the candy aisle!

By: steelcity78

steelcity78 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:15:31 +0000

Wallace gave up, once again, on that pic Ben threw! He needs a swift kick in the can!

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:12:07 +0000

Just for the record, Todd Haley’s offense has scored more points (302) than last year’s Bruce Arians offense (282) through 14 games…
I’ll be so glad when this whinning, drama-filled, media-maddening Roethlisberger era is over so the TEAM can get back to being a TEAM.
As for Heath Miller, easily the Steelers MVP of this pathetic season, if he’s open, it’s Roethlisberger’s job for find him and get him the ball.

By: mostlombardisintheleague

mostlombardisintheleague — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:00:58 +0000

Every offensive lineman on the Steelers should have that photo taped to their locker and look at it everyday.

By: hipbone

hipbone — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:28:20 +0000

Ben , You had problems with the authority of Cowher, you did not acknowledge and shake the hand of your former offensive coordinator , Ken Whisenhut, and you didn’t like Terry Bradshaw for telling you the truth about yourself. In your early years you isolated yourself from your team mates.

You never suggested one time hinted that your former offensive coordinator & good golfing buddy called questionable plays. Arians was horrible but he let you have your way as does Tomlin. Time to take another hard look at yourself Big Ben.

By: captjackwagon

captjackwagon — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:48:22 +0000

I am amazed to see that not 1 person on here blamed Antonio Brown for anything. He single-handedly lost this game for the Steelers. Play calling didn’t help, as usual. But the players have to play and get their job done. How many times did you DeCastro turned around watching his man disrupting Ben. Mike Wallace. Troy. The DB’s. There is PLENTY of blame to go around as to why this time is not performing. Mike Tomlin may also need a refresher since his has not been able to get the best performances out of his players as of late.
I wish I could go to my job and command a salary that these players command and put in those type of performances. I guess you can’t bench the players that haven’t been “showing up” as of late because we wouldn’t have enough to play the game.

By: ironcity6pak

ironcity6pak — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:39:28 +0000

Should be unhappy and with him self. The boys couldn’t stop miller all game so the plan is to stop throwing to him in second half. Yeah that’s great play calling, I hope the OC goes to Arizona next year.

By: pens5829

pens5829 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:25:14 +0000

Yo ravenator? How was it watching your team get thumped by frankenstein? You should worry more about your team instead of trolling Steeler articles. They look more and more like a 6 seed every week.

By: dayumyou

dayumyou — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:01:41 +0000

ravenator u got room to talk…..u all were booing your own QB at the EMPTY stadium….I saw all those empty seats and the only way u got into the playoffs is by us losing in OT……ur game stunk so badly that the networks had to switch to a different game…..LOL!!!

By: manofsteel2013

manofsteel2013 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:42:20 +0000

Gotta love the clueless Ravens fans who want to comment about the Steelers!! You’re going no where and we will be the nail in your coffin in the first round. We win out and you lose four of your last five to end the regular season. Keep hating and have your fun with your comments. You’ll never win with Flacco and Harbaugh…

By: ccjcsr

ccjcsr — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:34:31 +0000

You judge a man’s character when he is faced with adversity. Ben this articel says it all!

By: st1llerz1

st1llerz1 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:23:39 +0000

Following are Ben’s comments after last nights game…

“Absolutely, 100 percent, this is on me,” said Roethlisberger, whose interception on the second play of overtime set up Dan Bailey’s 21-yard field goal to win it for Dallas. “I let the team, the fans, everybody down.”

You guys have been waiting for a blow up to happen all year. It just hasn’t happened and it probably never will. Todd Haley has been a positive change from Bruce Ariens, even if the teams uneven play due to a constant flood of injuries, hasn’t shown up in the win column.

Sometimes you hacks just can’t stand it when you think something isn’t going to work and it does work out just fine.

No story here gentlemen. It’s time to move on!

Unbelievably, we can right the ship at home in the next two weeks and go dancing. As recent seasons have most certainly shown, if you get to the dance, anything can happen.

GO STEELERS!

By: ravenator

ravenator — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:20:23 +0000

I’d be embarassed if I wasa steeler fan. What a pathetic showing this season. They have nothing to show for it but a poor draft pick. They won’t make the playoffs. Maybe if they didnt lose to the Raiders, Titans and Chargers (with Ben playing) they could talk but for now theyre all silent

By: teddybayer123

teddybayer123 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:10:19 +0000

Todd Haley should learn how to better get along with people.

By: sixlombardisinyourface

sixlombardisinyourface — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:43:26 +0000

Ben is at least partially correct. Heath was ripping the Dallas defense and you stop going to him completely ? Total nonsense. And why not go to the no huddle, at the beginning of the season Haley agreed Ben thrives in it. No brainer. Haley is out thinking himself. Pittsburgh still came back to take the lead in front of 95,000 and Antonio Brown coughs up the pill for the second time – inexcusable Brown.

James Harrison made two outstanding plays in critical moments. Nice work James.

…and the Ravens continue to decompose and lose three straight, hilarious.

By: stillers1229

stillers1229 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:37:21 +0000

Dear Ravens fans,

At least the Steelers had a chance to win their game. Talk about a team spiraling downward? Look at your own team.

Love,
A humble Steelers fan

By: bengalsucker

bengalsucker — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:25:35 +0000

jcioffi1485 says:
Dec 16, 2012 11:03 PM
oh please. The cowboys lucked out for the second straight week As a die hard Bengals fan, I’m thrilled Dallas won. However I fear playing the Steelers next week. That’s a dangerous team with a lot of weapons. My team has no second real receiver and my offensive line is giant turnstile.

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While we don’t have a definitive #2, we do have Jones who is stepping up, Hawkins who is clutch most of the time and Gresham who is making some crazy plays for us. You should be more worried about Dalton’s decision making and not wanting to get rid of the ball instead of taking a sack. Oh and our O-Line hasn’t played that bad all season. Hopefully they just had a bad game and they’ll get their stuff together this week.

By: dickson29

dickson29 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:04:37 +0000

Someone let Kiesel, hampton, woodley and Troy P that we had a game today because they did not show up. Where was the pressure (except from harrision)? Romo passes for over 300 yards. This is embarrassing as a steeler fan. Sanders and brown fumbling?????? Again- the coach has to change his ways or he has to go. To the raven fans on here- 6 is your number. When u get this many super bowl trophies, then you will have some respect but right now you guys are clowns. Did u miss the results of your game today?

By: baltimorons

baltimorons — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:39:39 +0000

One of the the biggest criticisms of Arians was he NEVER threw to Heath Miller. Haley has finally gotten Miller the ball and Ben’s numbers have improved significantly. Haley should start taking a page from Arians play book and let Ben take 5 sacks a game. Maybe it would knock some sense into him and quickly change his attitude. Grow up Ben.

By: moturnovers24

moturnovers24 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:31:10 +0000

How about u ravens do us cowboys fans a favor and beat the gmen

By: reason35

reason35 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:28:10 +0000

Why isn’t anyone talking about Antonio Brown and all his mental errors? He fumbled the punt which was HUGE (up 7 at the 50 yard line). The announcers correctly pointed out that he lined up way too deep on the next punt (65 yards away) and when he didn’t catch the 42 yard punt not only did it cost 17 yards of field position, but he was a yard from the ball where a funny bounce hits him and is a turnover! And then on the last drive on 3rd and 26 he catches a short pass and runs out of bounds so Dallas saved a timeout and precious seconds. Mental errors! Those are killers and the Steelers CONTINUE to make them. At what point do they call out Tomlin for the sloppiness?

By: mitchitized

mitchitized — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:48:17 +0000

Steelers/Cowboys thread, dominated by trolls of other teams. Weak.

Congrats to the Cowboys, from my vantage they just wanted it more. Great pressure up front, and smart offensive plan.

Not happy with the effort of the Steelers, sloppy fumbles and errant routes mar what should have been a good outing. AGAIN. Hope to get some non-practice-squad players back for next week!

And even as a Steeler fan I was shocked at the blown call at the start of the game.

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:15:42 +0000

mandtdefelice:
Most pundits and experts predicted in the preseason that the Steelers would finish third in the AFC North. At the moment, they are 7-7 and in third place…
Look up the word “overrated.”

By: choppinwood

choppinwood — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:44:50 +0000

Don’t read too much into what Big Ben said after the game. Ben wasn’t the same after DeMarcus Ware arm-clubbed him in the head.