Favored for the 1st time since 1989

[Sled21]

(11-14-2022, 12:02 AM)Jojo the Circus Boy Wrote: I feel like someone in the organization reads this forum. It takes a few weeks but how long did we say our line isn't made for wide zone blocking, we need the same strategy that has worked with our other non-athletic linemen in past years (we ain't the 2018-19 Rams Taylor). And last week happened. Or the deep pass isn't working, lets try focusing on the middle, or play action... Well if we just started talking about chipping Watt or Highsmith it may take another few weeks to be planned   Sorry, couldn't help myself. Plan to negate a team's strength, and make their weakest link beat you

[THE PISTONS]

(11-13-2022, 10:57 PM)pally Wrote:

The 5-point spread is the biggest in #Bengals history for a game at Pittsburgh.

The previous highest was -4.5 in 1986. The Steelers won that game 30-9.

It's only the 3rd time ever the Bengals have been favored in Pittsburgh, and first since 1989.

— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) November 14, 2022

How pathetic is that all? The Steelers have had some sucky seasons over the past 51 years...

[THE PISTONS]

(11-14-2022, 10:59 AM)motoarch Wrote: Not sure what kind of message is sent in whooping a terrible team.  

The Bengals are a net 43 over in points (4th best in the NFL) while the Steelers sit at -67(dead last in the NFL).  

The fact that the Bengals lost to them is pathetic.

The Steelers can't run the ball on offense and Pickett throws a bunch of 0 to 5 yard passes.

You know the worst Bengals offensive games, where we just run for 1 yard. Run again for 1 yard. Then throw a -3 yard screen and try to get a 1st down? THAT'S the Steelers normal offense.

[packerbacker]

(11-15-2022, 11:52 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: The Steelers can't run the ball on offense and Pickett throws a bunch of 0 to 5 yard passes.

You know the worst Bengals offensive games, where we just run for 1 yard. Run again for 1 yard. Then throw a -3 yard screen and try to get a 1st down? THAT'S the Steelers normal offense.

Hey Pistons what’s up buddy? I see you guys dominating as the Steelers have a terrible offense but a tough defense. You guys should force Kenny Pickett into some turnovers.

[THE PISTONS]

(11-15-2022, 11:56 AM)packerbacker Wrote: Hey Pistons what’s up buddy? I see you guys dominating as the Steelers have a terrible offense but a tough defense. You guys should force Kenny Pickett into some turnovers.

I sure hope so. 90% of the people I work with are Steelers fans.

Losing to them twice this year would suck.

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(11-15-2022, 11:52 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: The Steelers can't run the ball on offense and Pickett throws a bunch of 0 to 5 yard passes.

You know the worst Bengals offensive games, where we just run for 1 yard. Run again for 1 yard. Then throw a -3 yard screen and try to get a 1st down? THAT'S the Steelers normal offense.

Sounds like a chance at a shutout for our guys, that would make my month a good one.

Then go on a run.

(11-15-2022, 11:58 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I sure hope so. 90% of the people I work with are Steelers fans.

Losing to them twice this year would suck.

No doubt, they are everywhere.

[SunsetBengal]

(11-14-2022, 02:57 PM)ochocincos Wrote: They may not, but some of the beat writers do (or at least did).
Jim O. was an occasional poster here back when he was a beat writer for Bengals.

He did a nice job of coming on and attempting to answer our questions, kind of above and beyond compared to some others in the sports media.  I liked him as the Bengals writer, hated to see him go.  However, from his perspective it must have been a lot more prestigious to be covering the Green Bay Packers than what the Bengals were descending into at that time.

[*bengalfan74*]

(11-15-2022, 02:42 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: He did a nice job of coming on and attempting to answer our questions, kind of above and beyond compared to some others in the sports media.  I liked him as the Bengals writer, hated to see him go.  However, from his perspective it must have been a lot more prestigious to be covering the Green Bay Packers than what the Bengals were descending into at that time.

Kinda flipped on him though now.

[THE PISTONS]

This is great!

Welcome to the club, Kenny, having such a low membership we have some pretty cool perks. We have a zoom every Tuesday night, will nice to finally have a 3rd member, so tired of hearing about Jimmy’s ND glory days!! https://t.co/Flj7pGPhHK

— Ryan D Leaf (@RyanDLeaf) November 15, 2022

Today's Fun Kenny Pickett stat: with just 2 touchdown passes on 195 passing attempts Kenny Pickett joins Jimmy Clausen and Ryan Leaf as the only rookie QBs ever to have at least 190 passes and a TD% of 1% or lower.

— StartKyleOrton (@startkyIeorton) November 15, 2022

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

Watch Pickett throw 2 TD's against our Defense in 1 game lol

[*ochocincos*]

(11-15-2022, 03:43 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: This is great!

Welcome to the club, Kenny, having such a low membership we have some pretty cool perks. We have a zoom every Tuesday night, will nice to finally have a 3rd member, so tired of hearing about Jimmy’s ND glory days!! https://t.co/Flj7pGPhHK

— Ryan D Leaf (@RyanDLeaf) November 15, 2022

Today's Fun Kenny Pickett stat: with just 2 touchdown passes on 195 passing attempts Kenny Pickett joins Jimmy Clausen and Ryan Leaf as the only rookie QBs ever to have at least 190 passes and a TD% of 1% or lower.

— StartKyleOrton (@startkyIeorton) November 15, 2022

Not good company to be with.
Clausen ended up starting just 14 games in his career, going 1-13.
Leaf just a bit better with 21 starts, going 4-17.
Neither lasted more than a few years in the league.

Pickett currently sits at just 2 TDs but already 8 INTs (!!)
That's 2 more than Burrow, and with 138 less attempts.

Pickett may turn the corner eventually and become at least a decent NFL starter, but he's not trending that way so far.

[THE PISTONS]

(11-15-2022, 02:19 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Sounds like a chance at a shutout for our guys, that would make my month a good one.

Then go on a run.


No doubt, they are everywhere.

I take a certain amount of pleasure in watching Steelers games and rooting for Pickett to play bad.

[THE PISTONS]

(11-15-2022, 04:05 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Not good company to be with.
Clausen ended up starting just 14 games in his career, going 1-13.
Leaf just a bit better with 21 starts, going 4-17.
Neither lasted more than a few years in the league.

Pickett currently sits at just 2 TDs but already 8 INTs (!!)
That's 2 more than Burrow, and with 138 less attempts.

Pickett may turn the corner eventually and become at least a decent NFL starter, but he's not trending that way so far.

I don't know. He throws a wobbly ball. I just don't see it.

[*PhilHos*]

(11-15-2022, 04:05 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Not good company to be with.
Clausen ended up starting just 14 games in his career, going 1-13.
Leaf just a bit better with 21 starts, going 4-17.
Neither lasted more than a few years in the league.

Pickett currently sits at just 2 TDs but already 8 INTs (!!)
That's 2 more than Burrow, and with 138 less attempts.

Pickett may turn the corner eventually and become at least a decent NFL starter, but he's not trending that way so far.

Let's add more perspective:
Clausen ON THE SEASON threw 9 INTs. He played in 13 games and started 10. Threw 299 passes
Leaf threw 15 INTs by season's end. He played in 10 games, started 9. Threw 245 passes
Pickett currently played in 6 games, started 5. Has currently thrown 195 passes

Here are their INT% numbers:
Clausen 3%
Pickett 4.1%
Leaf 6.1%

My guess is if Pickett doesn't ... ummm ... pick up his play by the end of the season, when the Steelers and Tomlin part ways in the offseason (just my prediction, btw), new coach is going to get a new QB. 

[THE PISTONS]

I still think Kenny Pickett can be Joe Burrow 2.0.

— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) November 16, 2022

[THE PISTONS]

Oh Steelers fans...

Hopefully he’s better

— Schappy (@Schapp19) November 16, 2022

I think under the right development, Pickett will be better than Joe Burrow..... But that remains to be seen.

— Todd Krieger (@ToddKrieger1) November 16, 2022

He's more mobile but if the Steelers draft Addison to be his version of chase than I could see it.

His low end comp is matt leinart, his high end comp is Steve Young. I say that bc of the mobility, above avg arm, and competitive nature.

— Mark (@Markvg31V) November 16, 2022

I know Burrow got to a SB, but I'm not sure I want a QB turning the ball over five times in one game lol.

— Kelly Kollar (@AnacybeleKels) November 16, 2022

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

Wow, just wow. stealer fans....

[THE PISTONS]

Fillipponi is on the radio here. He's WAY over the top on Pickett. Like Pickett will play bad in a game and he'll talk about how great he's going to be.

Pickett and Pickens is the new Montana to Rice, etc.

[*PhilHos*]

(11-16-2022, 01:00 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote:

I still think Kenny Pickett can be Joe Burrow 2.0.

— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) November 16, 2022

Kenny Pickett
130 comp 195 att 66.7% comp % 1161 yds 2 TDs 8 INTs 68.3 QB rating

Joe Burrow after 6 games
160 comp 246 att 65.0% comp% 1620 yds 6 TDs 4 INTs 85.1 QB rating

Oh, yeah, it's like looking in a mirror.

[HarleyDog]

I only picked us to win in fantasy pick-em because we should, not because I think we will. Been a fan for too long to ever pencil in a victory for this team.