10-15-2018, 01:09 PM
(10-15-2018, 11:46 AM)fredtoast Wrote: I blame too many dropped passes and not enough pressure on Ben.
No real problem with the clock management. First and ten at the eleven we might need as many as 8 plays to get into end zone. Even with 2 time outs we needed to be careful with time. We did not want to get in a position where we had to throw on short yardage situations.
I agree partly with this. No pressure on Ben I think was the number one reason. I don't think I saw even one pressure, but I'd have to re-watch the game to be sure.
The problem I had with the clock management on what should have been our final drive was that even if you used all 8 plays, they had 2 time outs and they could've even spiked the ball if needed. We weren't getting the ball back, as this was the last chance to win.
Either way, to allow the Steelers enough time, with 3 time outs, to drive it 40 yards (assuming they return to the 25) in 4 down territory, was a mistake. Big Ben is just too good at that game and he beat us at it as he's done to many others over the years.
I mean, was anyone really surprised that they drove right down the field in that situation?
Did anyone not look at the 1:18 remaining and think, "That's way too much time."?
It was the first thing that went through my mind.
The silver lining in all of this, is that we play them the last game of the year and I hope to god it's for all the marbles.
"Our offensive line is going to surprise a lot of people" - Mike Brown (7-26-21)
