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is Clear a help domestically? I have TSA precheck, would Clear add much to that?

Good point, but they will accept, "Government digital vaccine proof from outside NYS." I would assume this means that if another government accepts something, the stadium will accept it. Guess it can't hurt to double check, though.

Thanks! I do not have Clear. Looked into that, but $179 is a bit steep for a vaccine card. Trying to find a free option. Might do it if there is no other option.

If your out of state, this article may help get you a digital card. Still not sure if it will work for me in PA? The 5 ways to get a digital record of your COVID-19 vaccination (theladders.com) https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/the-5-ways-to-get-a-digital-record-of-your-covid-19-vaccination [mod edit: added link]

I think most states are not digital. In fact, I think only CA, NY, and LA are?

yeah, most states don't have them. It's just a ridiculous policy when most places that require vaccines accept photos. A card can be faked, a photo and show my license is much more convenient, and avoids having the card lost and/or destroyed at the game.

and if you're not a NYS resident, like many or most people who attend games?

good point, not only could you lose it at the game, but you could forget to bring it. Not sure why a picture does not suffice. Most places that require vaccines accept photos of the card.

PA. No digital option that I can find? You know of one??!!?

One of my main issues with it is as an out of state resident, I will have to carry my physical card. A picture of it is not accepted. I don't like carrying the original anywhere, could get lost.

na, he'd prob run backwards. I like this idea, but I think when Allen is over-hyped, like yesterday, start with the run, calm Allen down, set the rhythms, hit deep stuff.

Collinsworth is good, but he ventures into bizarre player worship and overall dorkyness at times that is just bizarre. He seems to me to fade as the game goes on. He tried to defend the lack of OPI on Tampa in last Thursday's game, got the ref, who stated it should be offensive OPI, tried to get the guy to change his mind, he didn't, and then still went on about how it wasn't OPI or is hard to call because how the WR is positioned. (the WR extended his arm, that always gets called in that situation exp when the DB falls down). I liked Collinsworth more in the past. Romo is now MUCH better than him. To me Collinsworth has become a cliche machine, Romo actually tells you what he thinks will happen, analyzes the plays, etc.

agreed. It also likely has to due to the fact that our defense can't get anyone off the field down the stretch in the 2nd half. Happened against the Steelers, KC, etc. Need to have a shot to come back. I think JA is a clutch QB, but other circumstances have hindered his ability to make a 10+ point comeback. agreed. Also inexcusable for a team that spends wayy to much $$ and player capital on ST. (benching Moss for Breida on ST)

The Defense was good in the first half, but "well," I think is too much praise, IMO. 4 new offensive lineman and one sack?? Too many 1st downs in the 2nd half when you must get the Steelers off the field. Lots of quotes by defensive players such as Hyde regarding their subpar play down the stretch. I also agree this game was a lot of coaching mistakes, I agree with 80%. Mostly Daboll and McD, then you have uncharacteristically poor performances from Allen, really bad OL play, and Wallace getting abused.

I'd shake this off as a "bad day" for almost everyone but Daboll. Daboll needs a more balanced approach, and this isn't happening, and he appears to be too stubborn to realize the need for it.

Singletary and Moss both. Lets activate them. I can't think of another team that gives the RB the ball less on a continual basis.

no one is panicking. I think some are wondering how we are a "better" team this year (what is needed to remain competitive in the NFL), when we did nothing with our suspect OL, or CB2 in the offseason, besides draft a few players later in the draft. Hopefully there is some in-season adjustment that can be made to the OL. The "it was the Steelers" is not much comfort when: (a) KC destroyed our OL, and (b) there are other great defenses in the NFL waiting to feast on this OL. In terms of Wallace, I'm generally a fan, but he has terrible games like yesterday from time to time. I think we need a more reliable game in and game out CB2. Again, not panicking, but discussing.

when Allen ran onto the field after the long kick return to start the game he was making the "quiet down" gesture to the fans. No one paid attention. He is clearly too hyped. It impacts not only his throwing ability (air mailing balls that should be TDs to Sanders yesterday), but also his decision making (not completing progressions and not noticing open WRs). The solution is twofold: quiet on offense, and Josh perhaps see a sports psychologist to calm down. no doubt the O-line is an issue, but Josh had some bad plays all of his own. They seem to be two independent issues to be solved.

Great points, I agree. Although you'd like to see a vet defense not "press" so much. And that White coverage play to Claypool? Claypool is a beast. I do wish White turned his head around, I think he had a better chance of knocking the ball away, but then again, if he misses, Claypool is gone. Like you said, great play by PIT there.

well, this article agrees with the OPs premise that "Davis was vastly underused and Allen needs to look his way more often." Bills report card: Offensive line, play-calls a mess against Steelers (democratandchronicle.com) Sanders is also good, no clue why Allen was so bad yesterday, and I'm thinking he needs to see a sports psychologist about playing in front of crowds.

Agree, they were not the issue, but giving up that many first downs and yards is an issue. (eats clock when your offense needs the ball). The D was good in the first half, what happened. Why so many first down conversions for PIT?

I don't think the OP is overreacting to one game. I think there are several suggestions, including the OPs. Others include running the ball more, we appear to be better at run blocking, and it's easier to block when the D does not know what you're doing. It does appear we will need to fix the OL with in-roster moves. Our rookies luckily look like they can play, so lets get the best 5 lineman out there.

I thought it was bad, but it was like 2 different halves. Per NFL.com, "The Steelers scored 23 points after trailing 10-0 at halftime. On their last four drives, they generated 231 yards and 13 first downs after opening the game with 22 yards and three first downs on their first 14 plays (6 drives)." I have no idea, wondering what everyone else thinks. The Steelers are not an elite offense by any means (Ben did not hit anyone over 20 air yards), and they started 4 new offensive lineman. As much as Daboll is rightfully taking flack for his game planning, what happened to the D?

they lost two big contributors from their secondary in Nelson and Hilton. They are not elite back there yet. Lets see what other teams do.

yeah, that is funny actually. I was arguing against the win-loss metric there, but yeah, I see how that comes across as a discombobulated argument. I think we actually agree, this offense needs more balance to sustain long term success. So far, I'm not seeing it. It's like Daboll thinks he can change the NFL by abandoning RBs. You can't--not long term. I can tell you that in PGH, people think he is awful in-game. I'd disagree, but he makes puzzling TO calls sometimes.