Chaos Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 How big of a strategic blunder are the Steelers making by playing well during the preseason? 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Just now, Chaos said: How big of a strategic blunder are the Steelers making by playing well during the preseason? Is this a Super Bowl caliber team? They are seriously looking the part. Also, seem to be running a totally different offense than last year. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Wouldn’t it be a riot if after all the pumping up of the AFC East this offseason, it was the AFC North dominating …. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) People might remember a few years back when the Eagles under Chip Kelly were literally routing teams in preseason the regular season didn’t work out that way. I get the feeling this Steelers team is in for a similar deal. Edited August 25, 2023 by 78thealltimegreat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Steeler defense is for real, their biggest issue is keeping their "stars" healthy in the past few years. They also upgraded their 2 biggest weaknesses on that side of the ball, both ILB spots and CB. Their offense is what I think will come back to earth in regular season. Solid small attacking team, that has Pickens for the occasional 50/50 deep ball. I think they've got nice complimentary skills group, I just think Pickett is a Tier 2-3 QB at best. 49ers will be an excellent measuring stick week 1. Overall, I had Steelers at 10-7 and getting a wildcard (2nd best team in North) 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 minute ago, MasterStrategist said: Steeler defense is for real, their biggest issue is keeping their "stars" healthy in the past few years. They also upgraded their 2 biggest weaknesses on that side of the ball, both ILB spots and CB. Their offense is what I think will come back to earth in regular season. Solid small attacking team, that has Pickens for the occasional 50/50 deep ball. I think they've got nice complimentary skills group, I just think Pickett is a Tier 2-3 QB at best. 49ers will be an excellent measuring stick week 1. Overall, I had Steelers at 10-7 and getting a wildcard (2nd best team in North) ahead of the Bengals, or Ravens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Chaos said: ahead of the Bengals, or Ravens? Ahead of Ravens. Steelers finished LY very well in general. I think they could challenge for the North, if Pickett takes a big step, but not counting on that. That's if they avoid injuries to all their key players. This is one of my favorite matchups in the NFL week 1, 49ers vs Steelers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billl Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Maybe the Steelers just really want to crush people during the pre-season, and they’re playing against teams who treat pre-season like pre-season. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyBillsFan Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 44 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: Wouldn’t it be a riot if after all the pumping up of the AFC East this offseason, it was the AFC North dominating …. Even better if it was the AFC north cannibalizing themselves with their division winner finishing in 4th place in the standings. 40 minutes ago, 78thealltimegreat said: People might remember a few years back when the Eagles under Chip Kelly were literally routing teams in preseason the regular season didn’t work out that way. I get the feeling this Steelers team is in for a similar deal. And the Ravens 7 year preseason winning streak didn't exactly translate to elite play in the regular season with only 1 playoff win through that time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 I'd like to see Anthony Richardson's RAS score for teeth, looks like a 10.0 generational amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strive_for_five_guy Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Chaos said: How big of a strategic blunder are the Steelers making by playing well during the preseason? A classic blunder, much like going against a Sicilian when death is on the line. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Is this a Super Bowl caliber team? They are seriously looking the part. Also, seem to be running a totally different offense than last year. I don't know but I'm definitely taking Pickens in my league. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 I like Richardson, he reminds me a little of Josh Allen. Interesting to see what this man can do. Love watching him in preseason. Definitely oozing potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Billl said: Maybe the Steelers just really want to crush people during the pre-season, and they’re playing against teams who treat pre-season like pre-season. I think that literally might be the smartest thing you have ever posted on this board 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 3 hours ago, CincyBillsFan said: And the Ravens 7 year preseason winning streak didn't exactly translate to elite play in the regular season with only 1 playoff win through that time. Holy smokes. I hadn’t really thought about it before, but if you had asked me before reading this, I never would have guessed it was just one playoff win! Ravens seem to have built an interesting narrative over this time… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 11 hours ago, Aussie Joe said: Wouldn’t it be a riot if after all the pumping up of the AFC East this offseason, it was the AFC North dominating …. IMO top to bottom the AFCN is the most difficult division in the NFL this season, though the AFCE is a close second. They don’t seem to have a weak team. Even without a quality QB Pittsburgh seems to still be able to go 9-8 at worst. The Browns are stacked. Everything there depends on how Watson plays and gels with Stefanski's play calling. Similarly the Ravens are Lamar dependent, but look like they are fielding quite a good roster. And there’s no need to pump up the Bengals after the last few seasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 7 hours ago, strive_for_five_guy said: A classic blunder, much like going against a Sicilian when death is on the line. Ha ha ha ha ha ha, gah…… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeSomeProcess Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 11 hours ago, Billl said: Maybe the Steelers just really want to crush people during the pre-season, and they’re playing against teams who treat pre-season like pre-season. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 7 hours ago, PetermansRedemption said: I like Richardson, he reminds me a little of Josh Allen. Interesting to see what this man can do. Love watching him in preseason. Definitely oozing potential. For all the "next Allen" talk, I can see it when he takes off and scrambles, but even in Josh's first game you could see him actually hit receivers from time to time. Richardson looked like what I was expecting Allen to look like based on all the "accuracy" flak, but both were indeed firing the ball on a line. https://www.nfl.com/videos/top-5-josh-allen-plays-2018-preseason-253924 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninja Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 12 hours ago, MasterStrategist said: Steeler defense is for real, their biggest issue is keeping their "stars" healthy in the past few years. They also upgraded their 2 biggest weaknesses on that side of the ball, both ILB spots and CB. Their offense is what I think will come back to earth in regular season. Solid small attacking team, that has Pickens for the occasional 50/50 deep ball. I think they've got nice complimentary skills group, I just think Pickett is a Tier 2-3 QB at best. 49ers will be an excellent measuring stick week 1. Overall, I had Steelers at 10-7 and getting a wildcard (2nd best team in North) That defense is for real, but if TJ Watt or Alex Highsmith goes down that line suddenly looks VERY different. They have very good players on defense, but depth is a serious question. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 8 hours ago, LABILLBACKER said: I don't know but I'm definitely taking Pickens in my league. Agreed. my drafts are coming up, but I wonder where he is going. I have to think he isn’t falling past the 2nd round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, uninja said: That defense is for real, but if TJ Watt or Alex Highsmith goes down that line suddenly looks VERY different. They have very good players on defense, but depth is a serious question. Agree, and that's been their problem on defense (injuries). However, I think they have much better depth across their team....nobody at TJ or Highsmith level, but those are blue chip talents. I do like Herbig, their rookie. He has the look of a potential steal as a 4th rounder. Young team on offense, but alot of vets on that defense. Glad we don't play the North this season, likely the best division in football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Agreed. my drafts are coming up, but I wonder where he is going. I have to think he isn’t falling past the 2nd round? I think that'd be a major reach, but if you have a lot of Steeler fans in your draft...then yeah, someone will draft him in the 2nd or 3rd round. He's probably a 5th-6th rounder in 12 team PPR leagues. I look at the Steeler offense and see a "balanced attack". They aren't going to air it out each week, like us or Chiefs. Pickett isn't talented enough or there yet. And when they do throw, they have a group of weapons that will spread the touches. Redzone- Freiermuth is a monster, and see them running alot. Washington will be used alot there too. Long story short, Pickens is a good player but in FF he's probably in the 30-35 range of WRs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 21 minutes ago, MasterStrategist said: I think that'd be a major reach, but if you have a lot of Steeler fans in your draft...then yeah, someone will draft him in the 2nd or 3rd round. He's probably a 5th-6th rounder in 12 team PPR leagues. I look at the Steeler offense and see a "balanced attack". They aren't going to air it out each week, like us or Chiefs. Pickett isn't talented enough or there yet. And when they do throw, they have a group of weapons that will spread the touches. Redzone- Freiermuth is a monster, and see them running alot. Washington will be used alot there too. Long story short, Pickens is a good player but in FF he's probably in the 30-35 range of WRs. I got Pickens in a dynasty 12 team PPR 3 Flex 1 Super Flex league at spot 6.12 as my WR2/3 (as the next pick I took Michael Pittman). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haslett_Stomp Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Tomlin is setting the tone to ensure they don't miss the playoffs again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Just now, Haslett_Stomp said: Tomlin is setting the tone to ensure they don't miss the playoffs again this year. The North is going to be a fun division to watch. All 4 teams have good rivalries with one another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillenger4 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 The AFC North is a great division this year. Cincy, Balt and Steelers are looking tough! I wish the Bills were tougher but we will see. Miami, NE and the Jets all got better. It's gonna be tough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninSB Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) 18 hours ago, Chaos said: How big of a strategic blunder are the Steelers making by playing well during the preseason? First team ever to go 0 - 16. 18 hours ago, Chaos said: 18 hours ago, Chaos said: Edited August 25, 2023 by BillsfaninSB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiMark Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 20 hours ago, CincyBillsFan said: Even better if it was the AFC north cannibalizing themselves with their division winner finishing in 4th place in the standings. And the Ravens 7 year preseason winning streak didn't exactly translate to elite play in the regular season with only 1 playoff win through that time. But to be fair, that was partly our fault. For beating them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiMark Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 9 hours ago, Ralonzo said: For all the "next Allen" talk, I can see it when he takes off and scrambles, but even in Josh's first game you could see him actually hit receivers from time to time. Richardson looked like what I was expecting Allen to look like based on all the "accuracy" flak, but both were indeed firing the ball on a line. https://www.nfl.com/videos/top-5-josh-allen-plays-2018-preseason-253924 Thanks for the clip. Some nice Ray Ray highlights. Now that McKenzie is gone, do you think we made the right choice? I do, but best to McCloud 9 hours ago, uninja said: That defense is for real, but if TJ Watt or Alex Highsmith goes down that line suddenly looks VERY different. They have very good players on defense, but depth is a serious question. They may have fixed that with the Harbig draft pick 9 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Agreed. my drafts are coming up, but I wonder where he is going. I have to think he isn’t falling past the 2nd round? Please, Mr. Miyagi, not before 5th 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sestak4ever Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 In the Pats vs the Titans game, it appears the Pats will end up with 79 total yards of offense. Scrubs or not, that is just bad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty shackleford Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Just flipped on NFL network as I go to bed and they are showing a replay of the Carolina/Detroit game and noticed Blackshear is working with the 1st stringers…. They must really like him in Carolina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Hey! This should be pinned! The Browns are currently giving the Chefs 'the business'! (Yeah, I know... it's preseason...😕) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 16 hours ago, Sestak4ever said: In the Pats vs the Titans game, it appears the Pats will end up with 79 total yards of offense. Scrubs or not, that is just bad. I know they had bad play callers last year but their offense was impressively terrible last year and they drafted mostly defense at the top half of the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Seriously hate that Rogers is in our division now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsgoodtime Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, Steptide said: Seriously hate that Rogers is in our division now Watching him now, hoping he pulls a Russel Wilson this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Still don’t know what to make of the Jets they should be better but it’s obvious against most of the Giants backups they are having problems protecting Rogers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Rodgers looking like the old man he is, tripping all over himself. Love Wink and his aggressive defense. Goes Cover 0 the first 5 plays then "simulates" pressure and gets heat with a 4-man rush. These teams don't like each other 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 1 minute ago, 78thealltimegreat said: Still don’t know what to make of the Jets they should be better but it’s obvious against most of the Giants backups they are having problems protecting Rogers Ya, can't tell if jets defense is that good, or Ya know.... Tyrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Matter_What Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 That Jets D-line looks really good. Jets O-Line on the other hand... Our opener looks like a 20-17 type game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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