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[NorthShoreChicago]

Last I checked, KC put 24 points against us too.. And that was week one, when they were a really crappy team. You know what, everyone gets better, and any given Sunday.

If you look at the stats from this weekends loss, the Stillers pretty much dominated every facet of the game. 44 to 22 in time of possession, and double and/or tripled every other stat. (Minus the final score)

That being said, whoever the QB is, you can bet your a$$ that the Stillers will come, prepared to play on Sunday. Getting ready for first of the the best two games of the season.

[JoeFlax]

so who starts against us? Jeff Garcia or Dennis Dixon?

[shaikh015]

According to my understanding we are not going to lose another game....11-5....

[NorthShoreChicago]

[quote name='JoeFlax' date='23 November 2009 - 08:24 PM' timestamp='1259025878' post='291820']
so who starts against us? Jeff Garcia or Dennis Dixon?
[/quote]

I think Ben ...

He's one tough muther...

[Allan]

[font="Times New Roman"] [size="4"] [color="#9932CC"]Steelers injuries -
1. Ben Rothlisberger took a hit to the head but is expected to play against the Ravens. Steve Young said that if Ben has another concussion soon like in the Ravens game then he will probably be done for the season. That will leave the Steelers with Dennis Dixon who has thrown 1 pass in regular season.
2. Backup quarterback Charlie Batch broke his wrist and will be out for six weeks.
3. Starting left guard Chris Kemoeatu will be out for two weeks with an MCL sprain.
4. Troy continues to be out with a knee injury.

Steelers problems -
1. The Steelers continue to give up a touchdown on special teams.
2. Periodic defensive lapses in the backfield.

Other than that everything is just wonderful in Steeltown! [/color][/size][/font]

[size="6"][font="Times New Roman"]GO STEELERS! [/font][/size]

[darklight1216]

[quote name='SteelerRavenHalfbreed' date='23 November 2009 - 06:09 PM' timestamp='1259017749' post='291681']
Actually that's a pretty good analysis. If Ben doesn't play or isn't 100%, then it's the Raven's game to lose. Even if the Steelers have a QB on Sunday, will their defense remember that NFL football games go on for four quarters, and not just three? Final point, if I were the Ravens, I'd have my special teams practicing running kick-offs back for TD's. Pittsburgh seems to be having a sale on those lately.

[b]Like I said, it's the Ravens game to lose.[/b]
[/quote]
So was the last one and we found a way to do it. XD

It's good to know that my analysis was good. I don't actually watch many Steeler games...

Isn't it sad that both teams have come to place where we're not wondering who is going to make the crucial stop or who is going to make the biggest plays; we're wondering who is going to mess up less.

[Ed_Reed20]

I just realized Ray Rice was actually the leading receiver in last year's AFC Championship game. I won't be surprised if that happens again unless other guys start getting open.

[Jamal]

We also have to help the Steelers continue their streak of giving up KO return TD's. Webb is the perfect man for it.

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='darklight1216' date='23 November 2009 - 04:49 PM' timestamp='1259012995' post='291631']
All right so they are pretty much middle of the pack too. Now the next question is, which team will out bungle the other?

Will Joe throw a critical pick, will the Steelers defense give out in the fourth quarter, will Ben/Garcia/whomever become Ed Reed's best friend just when we need it, or will the Ravens find a brand new way to lose?
[/quote]

Our special teams should dominate the Steelers, and if our Offense can just get us 14-17 points, we should be fine because I suspect our ST or Defense will score at least once between them.

[mdrsharon]

When we win this week, we'll be looking good for the playoffs.
Let's work on getting those third down plays.That has been breaking us.
We are still the best 500 team, and we hate those obnoxious Steelers.
GO Ravens!

[SteelersProphet]

[quote name='Jamal' date='24 November 2009 - 11:53 AM' timestamp='1259081580' post='292459']
We also have to help the Steelers continue their streak of giving up KO return TD's. Webb is the perfect man for it.
[/quote]

oh i dont doubt you will run one back

and sadly, i wouldnt be suprised if you run an int back too

lately i come to expect the steelers to always spot the other team 7-10 points a game

but they have enough explosive talent to more often than not come back and win

the problem is IMO is that alot of our explosive talent comes from key players with Big play potential

for example

Bens ability to shake a tackle and make a play on the run

Troy's ability to be seemingly every where on the field

Holmes's broken field running

so if teams contain even a couple of theses guys our mistakes bury us and we lose

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='STEELERS PROPHET268' date='24 November 2009 - 12:17 PM' timestamp='1259083040' post='292483']
oh i dont doubt you will run one back

and sadly, i wouldnt be suprised if you run an int back too

lately i come to expect the steelers to always spot the other team 7-10 points a game

but they have enough explosive talent to more often than not come back and win

the problem is IMO is that alot of our explosive talent comes from key players with Big play potential

for example

Bens ability to shake a tackle and make a play on the run

Troy's ability to be seemingly every where on the field

Holmes's broken field running

so if teams contain even a couple of theses guys our mistakes bury us and we lose
[/quote]

Troy is most likely Out... Ben could be knocked out early if you guys actually risk playing him, and it could be for a long time (see Brian Westbrook)... Mendenhall, well, we all know what's going to happen when he and Ray meet If we double Holmes, I think we'll be ok.

[SteelersProphet]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' date='24 November 2009 - 12:38 PM' timestamp='1259084310' post='292500']
Troy is most likely Out... Ben could be knocked out early if you guys actually risk playing him, and it could be for a long time (see Brian Westbrook)... Mendenhall, well, we all know what's going to happen when he and Ray meet If we double Holmes, I think we'll be ok.
[/quote]

yea its why im scared about this game

but i think we can win it......i also think we could lose it

i love football.....its gonna be great lol

[darklight1216]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' date='24 November 2009 - 12:01 PM' timestamp='1259082095' post='292472']
Our special teams should dominate the Steelers, and [b]if our Offense can just get us 14-17 points,[/b] we should be fine because I suspect our ST or Defense will score at least once between them.
[/quote]
Thats's what worries me. I have about as much confidence in our offense in the second half of the year, as I used to have in our defense in the first half of the year. >.<

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='darklight1216' date='24 November 2009 - 01:54 PM' timestamp='1259088899' post='292542']
Thats's what worries me. I have about as much confidence in our offense in the second half of the year, as I used to have in our defense in the first half of the year. >.<
[/quote]

Yeah... makes me sick. Cameron no longer has a clue how to gameplan and Joe isn't progressing and doesn't even attempt to look at other receivers besides Mason and Rice. Check-downs will NOT work all game against Pitt like they have been. If Cam doesn't open up the playbook, we'll be 5-6.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' date='24 November 2009 - 12:38 PM' timestamp='1259084310' post='292500']
Troy is most likely Out... Ben could be knocked out early if you guys actually risk playing him, and it could be for a long time (see Brian Westbrook)... Mendenhall, well, we all know what's going to happen when he and Ray meet [b]If we double Holmes, I think we'll be ok.[/b]
[/quote]

That's where it gets dicey. Ty Law is the only corner I've seen who doesn't act like an idiot when covering Hines Ward. It seems like every 3rd and long, Ward runs a curl or crossing out and gears down. While Roethlisberger is bouncing off potential sacks, the DBs start peeking into the backfield which leaves Ward open. That can't happen on Sunday night.

Also, Mike Wallace can do serious damage so Carr or Walker will have to step up.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' date='24 November 2009 - 02:00 PM' timestamp='1259089237' post='292548']
Yeah... makes me sick. Cameron no longer has a clue how to gameplan and Joe isn't progressing and doesn't even attempt to look at other receivers besides Mason and Rice. Check-downs will NOT work all game against Pitt like they have been. If Cam doesn't open up the playbook, we'll be 5-6.
[/quote]

You're wrong. Do you really think Cam suddenly forgot how to gameplan? The player's haven't executed!

As for Joe, he has regressed in the past few weeks but to say doesn't look at other receivers besides Mason and Rice is rash. And even if he was hypothetically going through his progressions too quickly or not even doing them at all, I don't blame him. Guys aren't getting open!

[FlaccoFlicker]

I said at the beginning of the year mike wallace would give us trouble and i still think he will

[ravens27]

Big Ben should just take it easy for the next few days, maybe go to Lake Tahoe.

[wayne]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='24 November 2009 - 01:07 PM' timestamp='1259089662' post='292553']
You're wrong. Do you really think Cam suddenly forgot how to gameplan? The player's haven't executed!

As for Joe, he has regressed in the past few weeks but to say doesn't look at other receivers besides Mason and Rice is rash. And even if he was hypothetically going through his progressions too quickly or not even doing them at all, I don't blame him. Guys aren't getting open!
[/quote]
Which one is more easier to believe , players suddenly forgetting how to execute or Cam suddenly forgetting how to gameplan? Cam hasn't forgotten how to gameplan but he isn't doing a good job of mixing up his gameplan like he was doing earlier in the year!

[Ravens-Pats]

I agree with you. How ever i also think Mendenhall might be a problem as well.

Again, we have the savior REED. He can't do all be himself. Some one needs to step up.

Lets see what happens on Sunday.

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='24 November 2009 - 02:09 PM' timestamp='1259089782' post='292554']
I said at the beginning of the year mike wallace would give us trouble and i still think he will
[/quote]

[Tank 92]

[quote name='darklight1216' date='24 November 2009 - 01:54 PM' timestamp='1259088899' post='292542']
Thats's what worries me. I have about as much confidence in our offense in the second half of the year, as I used to have in our defense in the first half of the year. >.<
[/quote]

Well then, take a lesson from your experience and stop doubting the O! I think Cam finds another flavor other than vanilla and the O wakes up again this week and we win!

Try it, it is easy to say; The Ravens beat the squeelers this week! We will win!

[ravensfan160]

I don't care what they say. If Ben plays he will not be 100%. So I say we all out blitz like we haven't blitzed before. Even if it means giving up some big plays we need to hit Ben early and often. I don't want to see what happened to Westbrook happen to Ben but its not our responsibility to protect their QB. We have to do what gives us the best chance to win.

[Tank 92]

[quote name='ravensfan160' date='24 November 2009 - 03:16 PM' timestamp='1259093814' post='292587']
I don't care what they say. If Ben plays he will not be 100%. So I say we all out blitz like we haven't blitzed before. Even if it means giving up some big plays we need to hit Ben early and often. I don't want to see what happened to Westbrook happen to Ben but its not our responsibility to protect their QB. We have to do what gives us the best chance to win.
[/quote]

Pressure on Big Jen is key, but not at the expense of giving up big plays. Take away 5 or 6 big plays and we are 7 and 2.

I think Mattison and the D will surprise again this week and handle Big Jen and the squeelers. What a great job they did against Manning last week, save the Colts first drive.

[darklight1216]

[quote name='jt3751' date='24 November 2009 - 03:15 PM' timestamp='1259093707' post='292584']
Well then, [b]take a lesson from your experience and stop doubting the O![/b] I think Cam finds another flavor other than vanilla and the O wakes up again this week and we win!

Try it, it is easy to say; The Ravens beat the squeelers this week! We will win!
[/quote]
O.o I've been watching the offense score 2 touchdowns in the past three weeks. There are plenty of reasons for me to doubt them.

That said, I think Paul Kruger will give us a highlight hit on Big Ben and we will prevail. With our aforementioned offensive problems, we probably won't get anywhere near the 2006 beatdown, but I'll take a win even if it's an ugly Browns 2 style win.

Edit: Per PFT the Steelers just signed veteran linebacker Rocky Boiman and veteran cornerback Corey Ivy have joined the team. To create spots for them, linebacker Donovan Woods and cornerback Keiwan Ratliff were cut.

[Allan]

[size="4"] [font="Times New Roman"][color="#9932CC"]I see the Steelers just picked up Corey Ivy for Special Teams. He's a pretty good player. Maybe we can get him a ring? It's good to be hated. [/color][/font][/size]

[size="6"][font="Times New Roman"]GO STEELERS! [/font][/size]

[BohBalmerOsbohs]

Please wear the BlackTops for this game!!!!

[PuRock]

[quote name='Allan' date='24 November 2009 - 08:22 PM' timestamp='1259112132' post='292974']
[size="4"] [font="Times New Roman"][color="#9932CC"]I see the Steelers just picked up Corey Ivy for Special Teams. He's a pretty good player. Maybe we can get him a ring? It's good to be hated. [/color][/font][/size]

[size="6"][font="Times New Roman"]GO STEELERS! [/font][/size]
[/quote]

Your just jealous that we got Rod Woodson a ring. Cory Ivy? Please.

Ivy meant little to us. If he'll help with anything, it'll be getting burned.

[shaikh015]

30-7 Ravens...

[RavensClaw52]

The key to beating the Steelers isnt just getting pressure on Ben, its tackling, the most fundamental thing, if we can tackle we shouldnt have a problem. We got plenty of pressure last year but it didnt matter because of so many missed tackles.