Why Are The Steelers So Good Consistently?

[Militant X 1]

i thought this was intersting.

Rich Eisen of NFL Network asked Rod Woodson... [b] [i]"Why are the Steeler so good consistently? When other teams strive for that consistency or culture change and just can't do it?"[/i] [/b]

Rod's reasons were:

1. it starts in the front office and the way they approach things and how it trickles down to the players

2. they keep a few leaders around in the lockeroom

3. every year they have great teachers as coaches

4. they are a well coached team year in and year out going back to Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher and now Mike Tomlin, all of the assistants....they teach these guys well and they buy into what they are selling yearly

5. they may have new face in different places (positions) but they have a standard for it (position)

6. if you going to step on the field you better play good football or you won't be in Pittsburg too long

[BloodRaven]

There aren't really any pearls of wisdom there that don't apply to most teams (including ours) I don't think there is a real formula, the Steelers are just innately lucky.

[1/28/01]

[quote name='BloodRaven' timestamp='1296141171' post='625848']
There aren't really any pearls of wisdom there that don't apply to most teams (including ours) I don't think there is a real formula, the Steelers are just innately lucky.
[/quote]
Agreed.....nothing outside the box tha makes you go "oh wow, that's what they do".

They have good talent in key places and just seem to make the big play when it matters most.

[jus'_crAzy]

He forgot:

7. They have the refs playing for them as well.

[PuRock]

8) Because the Rooney family sold their soul to the devil. Who has promised them to look like angels in the eyes of others. But their souls burn with dark passion.

9) All the charges that have been swept under the table.

10) Anal probes made their FO have better football sense.

[Ravens Lover]

They have a top 3 Defence and they bribe refs thats how

[Clutch Ravens]

Dick LeBeau.

I seriously want to see how successful they are without him because that man is invaluable to the Steelers.

[JO_75]

[quote name='Clutch Ravens' timestamp='1296147617' post='625919']
Dick LeBeau.

I seriously want to see how successful they are without him because that man is invaluable to the Steelers.
[/quote]

This right here.

[True]

I've always wondered how they've kept most of their coaching staff and assistants for so long, yet the Ravens coaching staff always gets picked apart. What do the Rooneys do to keep them around and not go to other teams?


The Steelers front office does a great job of holding their coaching together.

[jus'_crAzy]

[quote name='True' timestamp='1296151592' post='625989']
I've always wondered how they've kept most of their coaching staff and assistants for so long, yet the Ravens coaching staff always gets picked apart. What do the Rooneys do to keep them around and not go to other teams?


The Steelers front office does a great job of holding their coaching together.
[/quote]
Dick LeBeau was the former head coach for the Bengals. He went down a step.

He had his shot and he didn't succeed. He actually failed pretty spectacularly. That's prolly what's keeping other teams away.

[Shammy]

The rooneys actually own the NFL undercover

[True]

[quote name='jus'_crAzy' timestamp='1296152963' post='626010']
Dick LeBeau was the former head coach for the Bengals. He went down a step.

He had his shot and he didn't succeed. He actually failed pretty spectacularly. That's prolly what's keeping other teams away.
[/quote]
Well let's be fair here. Any person who works for Mike Brown as an owner is pretty much doomed from the beginning.

[jus'_crAzy]

[quote name='True' timestamp='1296156220' post='626043']
Well let's be fair here. Any person who works for Mike Brown as an owner is pretty much doomed from the beginning.
[/quote]
This. True b true.

[PuRock]

[quote name='True' timestamp='1296156220' post='626043']
Well let's be fair here. Any person who works for Mike Brown as an owner is pretty much doomed from the beginning.
[/quote]

Also, just because somebody failed as a head coach for one team doesn't mean they'll fail for another. Unless that person's name is Cam.

Dickie L stays put because he likes where he is at. Its not for a lack of interest.

[jus'_crAzy]

Well it certainly didn't help his chances at another HC gig.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='BloodRaven' timestamp='1296141171' post='625848']
There aren't really any pearls of wisdom there that don't apply to most teams (including ours) I don't think there is a real formula, [b]the Steelers are just innately lucky.[/b]
[/quote]

Nah, there's a lot more to it than just luck.

[SteelerRavenHalfbreed]

I'd add another one:

Owners and coaches do what they can to keep player egos in check. When one player thinks he has become the backbone of the team, then the team ceases to perform as a team. Rooneys learned that lesson a while ago.

Point is it's not just about talent. Ravens and alot of other NFL teams have just as much talent, in some cases probably more than the Steelers. It's about what you do with the talent that makes the difference.

[K-Dog]

Or we can just admit, they are a REALLY good team.

I feel all dirty and gross when I say that but its true.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='K-Dog' timestamp='1296172363' post='626382']
Or we can just admit, they are a REALLY good team.

I feel all dirty and gross when I say that but its true.
[/quote]

I concur.

[JonM229]

Or....it's because they're dirty

[url="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=fleming%2F110127&sportCat=nfl"]Skeletons in the Steelers' Closet[/url]

*waits for Warden's reaction*

[thewarden86]

[quote name='JonM229' timestamp='1296174352' post='626445']
Or....it's because they're dirty

[url="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=fleming%2F110127&sportCat=nfl"]Skeletons in the Steelers' Closet[/url]

*waits for Warden's reaction*
[/quote]

My reaction is: Tell me you don't think Flemming needs to get a fricken life. That's two negative articles about the Steelers in two days. It's incredible all the venom being spewed by jealous "sports writers" (and I use that term loosely) because we're vying for another Lombardi. It's pathetic.


Also, I want you to choke yourself for posting that.

[Moderator 2]

[quote name='JonM229' timestamp='1296174352' post='626445']
Or....it's because they're dirty

[url="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=fleming%2F110127&sportCat=nfl"]Skeletons in the Steelers' Closet[/url]

*waits for Warden's reaction*
[/quote]

I read that earlier and I agree. Winning cures everything.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Moderator 2' timestamp='1296175095' post='626464']
I read that earlier and I agree. Winning cures everything.
[/quote]

? Did you really read the whole thing?

[Moderator 3]

What in that article is untrue?

[JonM229]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1296175003' post='626461']
My reaction is: Tell me you don't think Flemming needs to get a fricken life. That's two negative articles about the Steelers in two days. It's incredible all the venom being spewed by jealous "sports writers" (and I use that term loosely) because we're vying for another Lombardi. It's pathetic.


Also, I want you to choke yourself for posting that.
[/quote]
I saw your reaction [i]over there[/i] and thought how funny it would be to post it here.

[img]http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/6843/chokeyourself.png[/img]

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Moderator 3' timestamp='1296175496' post='626474']
What in that article is untrue?
[/quote]

"What in the article is relevant" is probably a better question.

Consider down the road some hater writing some garbage like this about Ray Lewis. I think you'd be singing a different tune.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='JonM229' timestamp='1296175836' post='626481']
I saw your reaction [i]over there[/i] and thought how funny it would be to post it here.

[img]http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/6843/chokeyourself.png[/img]
[/quote]

You funny guy

[size="1"][color="#c0c0c0"]Now choke yourself.[/color][/size]

[Moderator 2]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1296175409' post='626471']
? Did you really read the whole thing?
[/quote]

Yes I did, what do you have as documented false? 2001-2005 this team got pilloried in the press for everything

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Moderator 2' timestamp='1296176257' post='626492']
Yes I did, what do you have as documented false?
[/quote]

Not so much false, but I question the intent and timing of it.

[Moderator 2]

Pretty much if your team is in the Superbowl everything is put under a magnifying glass, you have to take the good with the bad