MasterStrategist

I think it's less about Daboll, because same thing happened with him running the show LY (and McDermott also made similar comments). Alot of this comes down to Josh and offense executing. Josh had a lot of open underneath/checkdown options yesterday, coupled with 2 critical turnovers. Especially the turnovers NEED to stop. Even with a bad offensive outing, if we don't turnover both times this is likely a close win. Dorsey/Josh will get it figured out. I really think we need to get the targets spread around, get more Knox/slot Wr/Rb targets in pass game. Get these quick hitters, let our playmakers get into a groove.. feel like Josh has just been inconsistent with some of his processing/progressions. Need to execute better, the plays are there to be had.

It's time to get back to some less aggressive/quick rhythm passing, 3 steps and deliver. Spread the targets around, and then Diggs targets will naturally occur (too much forcing right now). This just needs mixed in more, it's like a running attack and get ahead of the sticks. Too many long developing pass plays, put alot of pressure on the oline...but Josh also needs to hit those checkdowns/easy passes, instead of hero ball. Dorsey/Josh will get this back on track, just frustrating to waste a loss. But you get better by learning from mistakes, hopefully these past 6 quarters are a distant memory after next few games.

It's called being undersized/outmuscled in the front 6, combined with poor tackling. Being in nickle doesn't bother me, Taron is a physical player. Gap integrity also fell apart that last drive. At some point, it would be nice to line up in a 5 man front or blitz Bernard (this is something he's instinctive and good at), but we blitzed our safeties instead (Hamlin good, but JJ missed alot).

You could be right, but just based on watching (not reviewing every single game/play), it seems we are using Knox alot to chip & release. Against Rams and Miami, they both rushed 5 or more, and definitely seemed like Knox stayed in to block (no release in those games). Not sure how that site you reference accounts for chip/release, in terms of routes ran. But bottom line is Knox definitely can be a mismatch, and we're not seeming to utilize/execute plays to him.

Agree. It's a shame that we had BOTH Poyer and Hyde out for our divisional games, just happened to be 2 Ls. Way too many missed tackles last week 2nd half, and this week as well. Need to fix this asap, before playing 2 run heavy teams in coming weeks

Tremaine didn't get outmuscled, he juggled it and gained possession just before hitting the ground and Jets TE basically put his hands in there. As to challenging, I doubt it would have been overturned although drfinitely think it was a pick. Never seen a simultaneous catch overruled. One angle showed Jets TE no longer touching the ball, but our luck they would have ruled that Tremaine still didn't have possession.

Agree, definitely do not like seeing Josh's elbow being bent so his hand is below/at nameplate level.

Sure. Not saying he didn't make any plays at all, of course he did. But his decisions were far below his standard of play. That 1st pass to Knox, 2nd Int fooled by a cover 2 look, and ehat should have been a 3rd Int later on. All that said, he was doing similar to what he did against Jacksonville last year. Almost carbon copy of the game, he needed to take more check downs, ie: Knox/Rbs chipping. Or the open short crossing patterns. Bottom line, we shouldn't have needed a 4th and 21 conversion with 40 seconds left to win today.

Miami does have a great offensive scheme, two of the top 10 WRs in the NFL certainly helps with creativity/defense not being able to key in. Our offense also has open guys today, Josh just wasn't making good decisions. He'd be the first to say that too, I'd imagine

Josh had an UCL sprain in his rookie year, against Texans. The 4th down deep pass gives me hope that this is more on the minor-side, especially following a timeout...doubt we're letting Josh come back in with any potential concerns.

Agree. Daboll had the same problem here, perhaps it's more to do with how poor our OL is at run blocking. I love Dorseys aggressiveness. Josh had open checkdowns and Shakir several times on crossing routes. Josh was forcing way too many passes, on a day where we just needed to stay in 3rd/short and not turnover the ball.

Agree on all but coaches. We tried a lot, but can only do so much missing 3 All Pro secondary players + our best LB. Not to mention Groot going down with an ankle. Jaquan Johnson needs benched, plain and simple. Had this conversation with @GunnerBill at beginning of year, that Hamlin was the much better safety and JJ lacks too much athletically.

Deserve that, after the blown INT call

TRUST the coaches/training staff/Tre in this situation, for all reasons stated by others. Also, Coachs comments and Tres interview this week made it fairly known he wasn't dressing this week.

Conflicting report came out from Ian Rappaport that poyer is more "week to week". At this point, I wouldn't count on him next week either. Agree about Jets playing zone/4 man rush rate is very high. Be curious if Shakir gets more PT against a defense like this, similar to Steelers with zone looks.

Rushing: 12 yards Receiving: 28 yards Punt returns: 4 TDs: 1 - receiving

Wow that's a huge loss for them, as he was really starting to pick up the targets of Hollywood Brown. Andrew's has been injured too, can definitely see some low scoring games upcoming.

Could have happened in the game, and he's 1 of the few players that doesn't need to practice but could still play on Sunday. My guess: 1. Milano, Poyer, Brown will be ruled out tomorrow. 2. Von and Tremaine questionable, but both play 3. Tre: I think we still sit him 1 more week, as he ramps up practice/football conditioning

Agree. Something about IHs style of play reminds me of Jordan Mathews. He will definitely get some looks with Gmen down the stretch, hope it works out for him

I admittedly don't watch Robert Woods, or the Titans. But since you brought him up... Yes, he was back sooner. But is he back at 100%? His stats seem WAY down compared to prior years, and yes other things impact that. We heard today from Tre, and could definitely hear how tough it was for him (especially initially) on the rehab. Can't imagine going thru that. But my point is perhaps Beane is giving Tre praise (like you said), and also seeing Tre is truly back to his old form. Won't know that until he plays... it's one thing coming back quickly, another to come back close to pre-injury form within 12-15 months.

Agree about Hines, he will be another weapon on offense for Dorsey to mix in. Really like the trade. There was a good article in the preseason about Dorseys philosophy on offense, and wanting to be aggressive/utilize more speed on offense. This move definitely gets more speed on the field. Re: McKenzie, you continue to be obnoxious (why call him Lil Dummy?!, dont answer its rhetorical): 1. my post in gameday thread was specifically to say you were likely pouting in the stands when he scored. He also called that play (tipped Dorsey/Josh about how the edge player was crashing in on prior jet sweep fakes)...doesn't sound like a "dummy" 2. Hines will definitely take some plays/snaps from McKenzie, no doubt. Hopefully no more Mckenzie lined up in the backfield on zone reads....But Hines will likely lead to less of Shakir on punt returns, and let Shakir get a bit more involved as a Wr. So yeah indirectly to an extent, but Lil Dirty will continue to get his 3-5 offensive touches per game and likely kick returns.

Trying to be funny, but a bad take. Claypool has talent, and has actually produced. But he is extremely immature, on and off the field. He's been around "divas" in that Steeler locker room/WR group specifically, I think if he had a true #1 to learn from/harder coaching then he might turn into a reliable player. But he's got way more potential than Zach Moss.

There have been numerous reports of his immaturity, not just being young/tik tok. Coming from former players and media connected to the team. https://steelersdepot.com/2021/12/ryan-clark-blasts-chase-claypool-most-immature-football-player-ive-ever-seen/ That's just 1 article, go search for others if you'd like. Josina Anderson also posted an article today, that Claypool had been on thr market for weeks (seen as a locker room concern from inside steeler building).

Agree, he had a very good rookie season. 2nd year production was solid too, but he's not the leader/character concerns...might be addition by subtraction, for Steelers. More targets for Pickens/Diontae. Got solid value, and their issue has been oline and playcalling.

Alexander just got into everyone's head on offense, Josh doesn't make that pass against anyone ever.... Need to stop trying to force a TD against Alexander and play smart.