Comments on: Steelers could be facing another purge of veterans

By: blackngold4life

blackngold4life — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:56:22 +0000

If Dixon remaind on the roster this year I’m sure they would have won those games Ben missd..And maybe Ben dosent get rushd back to play still hurt. They better get a reliable back-up QB via free agency or they’ll be in the same situation as before.

By: troysmithsghost

troysmithsghost — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:06:27 +0000

After the season Wallace had last year, he should be thankful that any team would bother to sign him. In the rare event he actually caught a pass, he had a 50/50 shot of fumbling it away anyhow.

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:21:32 +0000

I’m pretty sure had either Tomlin or Arians had said that Dixon was too dumb to learn the playbook, the Pittsburgh sports media might’ve noticed and reported it…
The playbook was modified because of Dixon’s inexperience. The only reason Batch eventually replaced Dixon in 2010 was due to an injury Here’s how it worked out: The Steelers went 3-1 without Roethlisberger.
If you are going to pretend to know something that you don’t actually know, you’ll be called out.
Pretty simple.

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:24:42 +0000

@bobzilla …

And look how long that lasted. As I said, my comments were based on what Tomlin and Arians repeatedly said about having to simplify the playbook for Dixon. I have no problem with him personally, and anyone who has read my comments over any length of time knows my comment about his inability to learn the playbook wasn’t race-based. You’ve been dogging and nitpicking my comments for months–that’s fine. But when you call me racist just because you have an issue with my comments, you’ve crossed a line. Find another obsession.

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:23:06 +0000

Here’s how “dumb” Tomlin thought Dixon was: At the conclusion of the 2010 training camp, he named Dixon the starter over Batch to replace the suspended Roethlisberger.

By: mmmpierogi

mmmpierogi — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:41:21 +0000

crownofthehelmet says: Feb 7, 2013 11:12 AM

And for you bandwagon Steeler Fans talking about rebuilding and not being dominant – shut your trap and find some other team.

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If having the best record over the past four decades and the best defense of two different eras doesn’t make you dominant, then what does? Just because you root for mediocre garbage doesn’t mean you have to have a chip on your shoulder.

By: halusbr33

halusbr33 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:59:04 +0000

djjackson81 says: Feb 7, 2013 4:34 PM

Steelers and Ravens are both in trouble with there cap moves coming. Can you say time to rebuild through the draft…

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Both teams have some work to do and will most likely have to part ways with some key individuals. But I think if recent history is any guide, both organizations will make wise choices. Neither would mortgage the future for one year of success.

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:12:56 +0000

@bobzilla …

Excuse me, but isn’t it racist to say that an African American coach has suspect skills? Or is it only racist to say an African American quarterback couldn’t learn the playbook when you’re repeating comments made by his coaches?

We had three African American backup quarterbacks. Two–Batch and Leftwich–mastered Arians’s system. According to Arians and Tomlin Dixon was unable to do so. My repeating their assessment regarding one and only one of three black quarterbacks who they said couldn’t learn the offense after two years with the team was not racist. It was factual. You’ve made clear that you don’t like me. I don’t care. But do not project your disturbing issues onto me.

By: lawboy2000

lawboy2000 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:03:51 +0000

I think it is pretty clear that the Steelers’ problems last year were with injuries everywhere that exposed lack of depth at offensive skill positions.

They are lacking a backup QB, they lack a clear #1 running back, and they lack a versatile 3d down back. I really like Dwyer and maybe he is the guy with a whole offseason, but Redman is not a complimentary back; he is the same kind of back. Baron Batch seems like a long shot but maybe if he gets healthy he can be a compliment.

They need to commit to a backup QB that is decent and they need to sort out the WR line up without Wallace and possibly Sanders.

I’m optimistic that the new o-line coach will be an improvement. They have skill there. they do a great job shuffling, but all the injuries need to stop. Hopefully they can help with revamping the training staff.

Patience is what we need.

By: holeinone09

holeinone09 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:45:44 +0000

stoogy, when did flacco beat brady? I thought they both played on offense and that there were 11 people on the field from both teams on each play. Sheesh, I was wrong all these years!

Using your approach, in their most recent meeting batch beat flacco then, huh? That is funny.

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:26:41 +0000

The Steelers of the recent past (from 2003 to 2012) were built on defense. The Rooneys’ concerted effort to keep that group together paid dividends: Four No. 1 defensive rankings, three Super Bowl appearances and two Super Bowl victories.
Players can (and will be) replaced. What can’t be replaced, however, is that all-important TEAM chemistry that it takes to sustain success. The Steelers, led by James Farrior, had a special defense, one not seen since the famous Steel Curtain Defenses of the 1970s.
On offense, the Steelers miss the leadership of Hines Ward. Wallace, Brown and Sanders suddenly became undisciplined and scatterbrained for a reason: Ward was no longer there to remind them how to do their jobs.
Throw in Mike Tomlin’s suspect coaching skills, and … this could be a long climb back to the top.

By: ironman721

ironman721 — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:41:18 +0000

They will make their cuts. Get rid of some of the old faces and replace some through the draft. The receiving corps, OL, and DL are young and solid. They will be fine. This is one of the best organizations in sports. They always bounce back. Please underestimate them. That always works out… Right?

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:38:31 +0000

Most Steelers fans knew when Farrior and Ward left that we’d be in the same situation this season. The span varies according to position and the impact of injuries, but the window of prime productivity is limited for all professional athletes.

Of those you mentioned that are still under contract, I hope we’ll rework to keep Harrison and Polamalu on board a little longer. But Polamalu’s health concerns me. Otherwise, I’d like to re-sign Larry Foote, Will Allen, Keenan Lewis, Steve McLendon, Emmanuel Sanders, and Isaac Redman. I’m pretty flexible on everyone else. But Wallace can go to blue blazes.

By: blackngold4life

blackngold4life — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:10:02 +0000

Once again Colbert and Khan have the Steelers cash strapped..To me the only players that earnd their $ on defense was Taylor Clark and Timmons.Woodley can go..Hampton and Keisel can go and so can #43..None of them have performd since 2010. Time to dump dead weight, trust ya draft picks, and be able to shop via free agency. So good for so many years..Management continued to pay regardless of performance, but teams like the Patriots continue to reload through the draft AND still have $ to get top free agents. Forget restructuring a lot of Steelers need to take PAYCUTS or just move on.

By: deucedeuce13

deucedeuce13 — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:41:06 +0000

As a ravens fan, I don’t buy into the window closing on the steelers. While there fans might not be, the organization is first class. They still have Big Ben, who I still think is a top 5 qb. Ravens steelers games may be a bit different then other games throughout the season, but one thing I’ve learned is to never sleep on them. I for one hope they bounce back. These 2 teams keep each other great by continuing to raise the level of competition. If it wernt for the sorry browns (who I think are moving in the right direction) the afcn would be the hardest division in football.

By: djjackson81

djjackson81 — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:34:59 +0000

Steelers and Ravens are both in trouble with there cap moves coming. Can you say time to rebuild through the draft…

By: 13arod

13arod — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:51:24 +0000

teade troy paulmaul good get a wide reciver for him

By: rottenbellybutton

rottenbellybutton — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:47:39 +0000

bigbenownsnoone: Time to stop living in the past. What has Ben done lately other than throw late game int’s that result in a loss? His best years are over and honestly they were never that impressive. Flacco is the better QB right now and will continue to be the rest of his career. By the way, Ben only threw for 197 yds against Indy and 275 against Denver so you might want to get your facts straight.

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:46:48 +0000

bigbenowns:
Roethlisberger was spectacular in the playoff games leading up to Super Bowl 40. But here’s the problem: He hasn’t played that well since. It’s a shame that we’re still talking about performances — albeit exceptional performances — from EIGHT, long years ago.
It’s also a shame that Roethlisberger was in the midst of having what many were calling a “career-year” this past season before he was once again injured. I mean, it shouldn’t take NINE seasons to put together a “career year.” A “career year” by Roethlisberger is a routine year for the likes of Brady, Brees, Rodgers and Peyton Manning.
Two Super Bowl wins: One TD pass. That’s hardly “owning the NFL.”

By: halusbr33

halusbr33 — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:35:28 +0000

stoogy says:
Feb 7, 2013 1:05 PM
Ben Sb stats in 2005, 9 of 21 123 yards and 2 ints. So lets be real that SB win was not on Bens arm. Randel El was the best QB that day

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So with that line of thinking, Ray Lewis must stink. He only had four tackles in the Superbowl, no pics, no forced fumbles. Actually he didn’t do anything significant.

Ben looked good to me in the SB v Arizona. The Superbowl against Seattle, he was in his 2nd year.

By: stoogy

stoogy — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:33:50 +0000

Not even close to being owned. Flacco never missed the playoffs, never one and done in the playoffs and was never tebowed in the playoffs. Did Ben ever beat Brady in playoffs? Never! We all know Manning chokes in the playoffs. And that overrated Denver team led by Plummer is nothing to brag about. Ben has been carried by his defense his whole career. One more thing Flacco is smart enough to get of the ball on time and sense pressure, he never missed a game. How many games has Ben missed the big baby.

By: bigbenownsthenfl

bigbenownsthenfl — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:41:40 +0000

In 2005 Ben was the reason they were even in a super bowl. Beating manning in Indy while throwing for 300 yards. Not to mention the infamous bettis fumble that if it wasn’t for bens tackle there is no ad. Championship with Denver. Wher Ben threw for 350 yards! So learn your facts Stoogy. Although he didn’t play well in an. He played awesome til that game! You just got owned stooge!

By: dietrich43

dietrich43 — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:37:13 +0000

They need to make enough cap room to resign Keenan Lewis. They have a lot of vets not playing at their salary level, but have some young guys behind them. When they let Joey Porter go and put Harrison in, people thought it wouldnt work. Harrison, Polamalu, Clark, Taylor, and even Kiesel may be gone or take a paycut. Outside Ben and Brown, they dont have anyone on offense under contract. OL is fine, but always injured and Miller may miss most of the year.

Many good teams are in the same situation this year. Expect a lot of vets cut just to get under the cap, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and elsewhere.

By: gpry

gpry — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:29:45 +0000

Despite ignorant trolls like pigpenownsnfl or whatever her name is, I hope the steelers get it all worked just as much as I hope my ravens get it worked out. It’s about competition and wanting to beat the best at their best. as I suspect level headed steeler fan would agree with me

By: lovefootball4life

lovefootball4life — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:14:55 +0000

bigbenownsthenfl says:
Feb 7, 2013 12:56 PM
Big Ben 2 super bowls flacco 1 nuff said!

Actaully not enough said, Ben been in the league 4 years longer than Flacco.

In the AFCN the team to beat will be the Bengals and I’m not even a fan. Us Ravens and Steeler fans need to look over our shoulders the red rifle is coming. Playoff appearances in his first two seasons.

By: corvusfootballus

corvusfootballus — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:10:37 +0000

As a Ravens fan, I don’t want to see our AFC North arch-enemies diminished by the cap. I want our games to continue to be epic clashes; I want to beat Pittsburgh at its best.

By: stoogy

stoogy — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:05:07 +0000

Ben Sb stats in 2005, 9 of 21 123 yards and 2 ints. So lets be real that SB win was not on Bens arm. Randel El was the best QB that day

By: bigbenownsthenfl

bigbenownsthenfl — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:56:00 +0000

Big Ben 2 super bowls flacco 1 nuff said!

By: halusbr33

halusbr33 — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:52:10 +0000

ravensallday2012 says:
Feb 7, 2013 10:56 AM
Actually they tried to sign flacco but they couldn’t agree…Pitt will be fighting the browns at the bottom of the afc north. Laughable organization

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Hilarious. The Steelers have been in the league since 1933, I think they understand how to build a team.

That said, Baltimore will resign Flacco, without a doubt. My hunch/guess is probably in the charm city neighborhood of 18M/year, probably terms similar to Big Ben (in duration).

By: grogansheroes

grogansheroes — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:33:46 +0000

The Patriots have rebuilt and not had a down year. The only player left from the 3 Super Bowls is Brady. The only other player with a ring is Wilfork. I know, they haven’t won a Super Bowl, but have been to two, and four AFCC games. Not bad for a rebuilding, yet still pretty good team.