Cut to the chase - Zac not playing starters in preseason was a big cause of the loss

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(09-12-2022, 11:15 AM)higgy100 Wrote: I'm not sure playing your starting OL (hell, 2 of them were hurt/getting over injury) for 2-3 possessions total in 3 preseason games had anything to do with the way they played. Look, it takes time for any OL to get starting a new season let alone 4 new starters ESPECIALLY going against a very very good D and probably the best DL in the NFL.

You can prep all you want but when bullets are firing from the AK the way the Steelers came out it's tough and becomes damn near impossible when your QB gives the damn ball away 4 times 30 minutes. Truth of the matter is the OL adjusted and played great football for 25-30 minutes in the 2nd half and you miss an extra point and chip shot FG due to multiple reasons.

Had they won this game everyone in the NFL would be talking about a tremendous comeback win. This team takes far more positive away from this game going forward.

Good points. That's a fair take.