Official Vent Thread Steelers

[pep_meister]

I'm blaming this loss on the team.  The O-line for failing.  The secondaries for missing assignments.  WRs for not getting open.  That's where the blame goes.  You have fun blaming the refs.

bro don't be a potato. No one is blaming the loss on the refs... what everyone is mad about is how blatantly obvious some of the missed calls and HORRIBLE reviews/spots were.

[frozen joe flacco fan]

That was a very questionable call I can't believe they didn't throw the flag for that one

The refs didn't even try to disguise their blatant bias against us. There were numerous examples:

Ben's QB sneak for a mysterious 1st down, the push off by Antonio Brown, numerous missed defensive

holding & PI calls that weren't made against them, just to name a few. The refs decided early after

the 3 straight jail breaks that resulted in sacks that they would protect Big Ben as he is apparently an NFL treasure. They didn't extend the same courtesy to Joe. Just because you're paranoid doesn't

mean they're not out to get you. Its patently obvious that the NFL & its officials are taking out

their disgust for the Ray Rice fiasco on the rest of our team through some very one-sided officiating, which is both sad and unfortunate. You don't have to be a long-time Baltimore fan to see it. It

should be more than obvious to a casual, non-partisan observer of our games. Why even Chris

Collingsworth disagreed with the spot of the ball on Ben's QB sneak for a mystery 1st down. I wish

Coach Harbaugh would stick up for his

players and tell the league to knock it off but I won't hold my breath. John seeks a lot of

explanations from the officials but he should be absolutely livid when his QB has his helmet ripped off his head and no penalty is called.

[RavenFan28105]

Ahhh my favorite day after a loss "Over-reaction Monday". People. We're 5-4, we still have a winning record. Yes, we played like crap, there is no denying that. But it's a tough division, arguably the toughest in the NFL right now that can send 3 teams to the playoffs. As much as I hate to say it, you have to give Pittsburgh credit for going into the game more prepared than we did. We beat them by 20 in week 2 and they beat us by 20. So it's even. On to the Titans! The longer you dwell on this game the longer it's going to hurt.

[FoxRox75]

Blaming this loss on the refs totally blows my mind!!

 

It's stupid to blame the refs for losing, but there's no question that they made some terrible calls/no-calls going against Baltimore. We definitely were going to lose that game, refs or no refs, but they sure didn't help any.

[StingerNLG]

I'm blaming this loss on the team.  The O-line for failing.  The secondaries for missing assignments.  WRs for not getting open.  That's where the blame goes.  You have fun blaming the refs.

 

How do the numerous calls have nothing to do with that?    How does not calling blatent DPI on Torrey Smith in the endzone not change the complexity of the game.

 

As I said, we're not talking about one or two calls here.   We're talking about AN ENTIRE HALF of penalties on the Ravens that kept the defense on the field even when they played correctly, and an obvious 3rd down stop that was called a first down and lost in challenge.  How about the false start that was called NZI even though it was clear the guard moved before Dumervil crossed the ball?  

 

You have no idea how calling that DPI on Torrey would have affected things.  The Ravens may tie the game at that point.   If the defense gets off the field in a closer game without those bogus penalties, maybe the Ravens run the ball more.   It changed the entire complexion of the game.

 

You cannot tell me with a straight face none of that affected the game.   Or maybe you can I guess since you are.   I'm not with you on this man.

[RavenFan28105]

At least we don't have Frank Walker and Dominque Franks as our starting corners

[Alaska Alaska!]

bro don't be a potato. No one is blaming the loss on the refs... what everyone is mad about is how blatantly obvious some of the missed calls and HORRIBLE reviews/spots were.

Forget the frikkin refs!  After today, we won't even have the same officiating squad for some time.  HOWEVER, it's the team's play that will stick with us for next week, and the week after and so on and so on.  

[The Raven]

Where was Steve Smith again? Jogging through his routes.

 

His diva side was on full display today.

 

This was negged twice? He was literally shown jogging through his routes on a few replays, and, while he finished the game with five catches, most of those came early in the game-- before it was out of hand.

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

BAD calls in the game for sure but the team owns this loss for lack of play.

It's stupid to blame the refs for losing, but there's no question that they made some terrible calls/no-calls going against Baltimore. We definitely were going to lose that game, refs or no refs, but they sure didn't help any.

Yes bad calls were made for sure agreed.

 

bro don't be a potato. No one is blaming the loss on the refs... what everyone is mad about is how blatantly obvious some of the missed calls and HORRIBLE reviews/spots were.

Bad calls for sure just lack of urgency by the Ravens!!!

[BMORE_96]

Pretty good point. We have Jimmy and Pitta and this game is at the very least much closer, but as you know all teams suffer injuries to overcome. I just think some of the directions we chose to go in re: FA personnel and the co-coaching OL debacle last year compounded where we are at now, so I do lay some blame at the feet of the FO. Don't get me wrong though, I am thankful for what they accomplished prior to SB 47, but it is clear that decisions made and talent injured have put us in a much more compromised position than most fans are willing to admit.Loo

In my opinion, we were lucky to win SB 47. A rebuild was coming either way. TBH, it's hard to make the playoffs six times in seven years. and though we have a chance to do it, I rather get better draft prospects and complete the rebuild.

 

I dont see torrey nor steve smith starting at receiver next year for us. Steve is alright but he's already limited by his size and his age is showing. Torrey smith is just limited. I see ozzie putting receiver and corner on his priority list. To get them, we'll need to have good draft position. Hell, cutting haltoi ngata, chris canty, not signing any of our fas would let us pursue a top-tier receiver like one of the thomases or even dez bryant. Then i could see us getting a 1st round corner who can produce(i.e jason verrett with the chargers) now. 

 

With that settled, bpa the rest of the way and i can see us 11-5 next year. 

[BMORE_96]

At least we don't have Frank Walker and Dominque Franks as our starting corners

better we have chykie brown and dominique franks.

[Alaska Alaska!]

In my opinion, we were lucky to win SB 47. A rebuild was coming either way. TBH, it's hard to make the playoffs six times in seven years. and though we have a chance to do it, I rather get better draft prospects and complete the rebuild.

 

I dont see torrey nor steve smith starting at receiver next year for us. Steve is alright but he's already limited by his size and his age is showing. Torrey smith is just limited. I see ozzie putting receiver and corner on his priority list. To get them, we'll need to have good draft position. Hell, cutting haltoi ngata, chris canty, not signing any of our fas would let us pursue a top-tier receiver like one of the thomases or even dez bryant. Then i could see us getting a 1st round corner who can produce(i.e jason verrett with the chargers) now. 

 

With that settled, bpa the rest of the way and i can see us 11-5 next year. 

As Smitty ages he'll still be a potent WR, but he won't be our #1 next year, that's for sure

[ravens rule]

FO and Harbaugh need to be held accountable. No weapons on offense. could've drafted Keenan Allen, Sanu, Hopkins etc . Instead defense, defense, defense. W/ all those picks on spent on defense we better have the best defense in the league. Also 3 corners active w/ 5 on the roster is unacceptable.

[Raving_Heathen]

bro don't be a potato. No one is blaming the loss on the refs... what everyone is mad about is how blatantly obvious some of the missed calls and HORRIBLE reviews/spots were.

 

I'm still fuming at the no OPI against Webb, and that came when the game had already been decided... The Ben phantom 1st down was also laughable, especially being upheld even with the replay evidence.

[Militant X 1]

The mentality of the Steelers was to beat the Ravens in the same manner that the Ravens beat them in week 2.....by 20 points!  Tomlin admitted that in his presser.  He said....

 

"Obviously, it was a big game for us but we did what we had to do.  They beat us by 20 at their place, we evened the score, we won by 20 tonight so we'll move on!"

 

And that is why they went for that last TD!  Lo!

 

@Mili

[BMORE_96]

This is closer to reality, but most folks on here, including me bought into the reloading talk we were sold, rather than rebuilding reality we are in. Our loss to Cincy woke me up...and I know better now, but most folk on her won't and/or can't temper their expectations, especially when the FO won't own it either. Our record doesn't lie mediocrity since SB 47 as we are 1 game above .500 since then.

Im not sure where some of these posters are now. But a lot of them were saying they would trade a couple of sucky seasons for a SB. Well,here you go. And one more thing: its hard to be on the top of the mountain for ever.  2008-2012 were great but there was going to be a fall. Let the OZ work his magic. If anything, this is the year to get the franchise wr.considering there is no one pressing to sign on our team(id rather get a guy in the draft than resign mcphee for a huge pricetag, the guy cant play the run). I'd pay big money to get dez.there is no way we resign torrey(he has cost us games with his inability to get open against even average corners).

[Raving_Heathen]

The mentality of the Steelers was to beat the Ravens in the same manner that the Ravens beat them in week 2.....by 20 points!  Tomlin admitted that in his presser.  He said....

 

"Obviously, it was a big game for us but we did what we had to do.  They beat us by 20 at their place, we evened the score, we won by 20 tonight so we'll move on!"

 

And that is why they went for that last TD!  Lo!

 

@Mili

 

Don't have any problem with that. It was their night. Harbaugh would've done the exact same thing and has in the past.

[ravensdfan]

Im not sure where some of these posters are now. But a lot of them were saying they would trade a couple of sucky seasons for a SB. Well,here you go. And one more thing: its hard to be on the top of the mountain for ever.  2008-2012 were great but there was going to be a fall. Let the OZ work his magic. If anything, this is the year to get the franchise wr.considering there is no one pressing to sign on our team(id rather get a guy in the draft than resign mcphee for a huge pricetag, the guy cant play the run). I'd pay big money to get dez.there is no way we resign torrey(he has cost us games with his inability to get open against even average corners).

No to dez. No more aging FAs . It is time to actually build a receiving corps that is going to be here for a while. That is how you get consistency. You don't get it with inconsistency from season to season on your receiving corps.

[redrum52]

Franks and Chykie Brown used to have office jobs. Nobody ever asked them to pick up extra shifts, though, because they knew how bad they are at covering anything.

Well done sir.

[ravensdfan]

Don't have any problem with that. It was their night. Harbaugh would've done the exact same thing and has in the past.

 

And been blasted by the announcers and the media for doing it. Don't hear anything about the Steelers "rubbing it in" or being "unsportsmanlike" by doing it though huh? That is my only issue about it.

[tolucaraven]

Team is mighty mediocre again.

[Militant X 1]

Don't have any problem with that. It was their night. Harbaugh would've done the exact same thing and has in the past.

 

I have no problem with it either brah!  Just mentioned it!

 

@Mili

[HoldingCall]

I hope to not see any more game score predictions from posters; the Ravens game-to-game performance is clearly unpredictable.

[Raving_Heathen]

But a lot of them were saying they would trade a couple of sucky seasons for a SB. Well,here you go.

 

I guess sucky is relative. haha. 8-8 stinks for the draft, but it still makes for a pretty entertaining season overall.

[Raving_Heathen]

I have no problem with it either brah!  Just mentioned it!

 

@Mili

 

I know lol. I was just saying. Good for Tomlin.

[Raving_Heathen]

I hope to not see any more game score predictions from posters; the Ravens game-to-game performance is clearly unpredictable.

 

I predicted 2-1 Ravens win next week.

[Purple_ICE 81]

Watching Ravens vs Bucaneers game as I drift off to sleep...gooood times.

[chickenshack]

I swear I wish ozzie would've made a move to bring a corner in at the deadline. Webb is washed up, chykie always sucked, franks suck and why wasn't Brooks active? Our safety suck.. I never seen Stewart make a play and Elam in my books is a bust

[Raving_Heathen]

No to dez. No more aging FAs . It is time to actually build a receiving corps that is going to be here for a while. That is how you get consistency. You don't get it with inconsistency from season to season on your receiving corps.

 

I think that's tough to do too though. Look at the Steelers. I know they still have Brown, but they can't keep any of the star receivers they draft. With FA, tough to keep anyone for more than 4 years. Otherwise I agree about consistency.

[FoxRox75]

Well time to cheer myself up with Disney films.