09-15-2016, 09:17 AM
I feel good going into this game because it is a 1:00 game.
...somebody had to say it
...somebody had to say it
Some reasons to feel good heading into the Steelers game
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09-15-2016, 09:17 AM
I feel good going into this game because it is a 1:00 game.
...somebody had to say it
09-15-2016, 09:20 AM
Crying about giving them the Bengals on a short week? Just shut up and count yourself lucky the league gave you a game during Burfict's suspension.
09-15-2016, 10:46 AM
I know it's a Bengals-Steelers game but the fact that it's only week 2 seems to have taken some of the luster off. The game is important of course, but like a previous poster said, either team going 1-1 is not going to jump off a cliff.
09-15-2016, 11:07 AM
(09-14-2016, 06:26 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Obviously we've been pretty abysmal vs the Steelers for over a decade now, but there are a few reasons for optimism. Since you asked, below is the stat that I find most interesting. We all know of Marvin's 0 & 7 playoff futility. The meltdown in big games against quality opponents is no secret. Squandering timeouts is not unusual. Lack of discipline has been a problem. National T.V. is not a friend of Marvin's But here is the stat that nobody is talking about. Marvin has been absolutely dismal vs. his arch rival. He has been flat out bullied and whipped. For some reason nobody ever talks about his record vs the Steelahs. I could be wrong, but I believe that Sunday's game will leave him with either 8 wins and 21 losses or 9 wins and 20 losses. Either way it's pretty miserable. A heck of a lot for Bengal fans to have to take.
09-15-2016, 11:09 AM
(09-15-2016, 09:20 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Crying about giving them the Bengals on a short week for them? Just shut up and count yourself lucky the league gave you a game during Burfict's suspension. I still don't know how the hell they got him for 3 games. First suspension for 3 games? wtf? They didn't even reduce it when they reduce everything. Hell, they reduced GREG ***** HARDYS suspension more than half last year, and that was WAY worse than what Burfict did.
09-15-2016, 11:19 AM
No matter what way you spin it, this will be a tough match up. It'll be close. Maybe a difference of a field goal. Can't let them get ahead though. Ben will push for 30+ points and he'll get it.
09-15-2016, 02:33 PM
(09-15-2016, 11:07 AM)Antares Wrote: Since you asked, below is the stat that I find most interesting. I acknowledged the suckitude in the OP. The whole purpose of this thread was to find some glimmers of hope despite Marv's overall record. I understand the pessimism though. I will say this. It seems every team in this division struggles with somebody. We struggle mightily with the Steelers. The Steelers struggle (to a leser degree) with the Ravens. The Ravens struggle with the Bengals, and the Browns struggle with... everybody. I'm not excusing it, but we're not alone. (09-15-2016, 11:19 AM)jeremydc Wrote: No matter what way you spin it, this will be a tough match up. It'll be close. Maybe a difference of a field goal. Can't let them get ahead though. Ben will push for 30+ points and he'll get it. It'll definitely be a tough - and close - game. I don't think anyone is debating that. I wouldn't be so sure that Ben gets 30 points though. The Steelers have only hit that mark in 2 of our last 6 games, and that was when he had guys like Bell, Bryant and Heath at his disposal. I'm thinking this will be a 23-17 type of game. Flip a coin on who wins.
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09-15-2016, 03:07 PM
(09-14-2016, 06:26 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Obviously we've been pretty abysmal vs the Steelers for over a decade now, but there are a few reasons for optimism. Great post Shake. I have been wondering why so many are picking the Steelers to win this one. I have been saying since that gut wrenching Playoff game that it sure looks like we are slowly going to start taking over this rivalry. Not saying the Steelers cannot win this game with the refs on their side but i would be surprised. Like you state here, our Defense is the one Defense that gives them troubles. Their Secondary is going to have troubles with Dalton, Green and company if he has some time to throw. Even if he doesn't have much time we just saw he can still will the team to a win. That just happened against a better Defense last week.
09-15-2016, 03:42 PM
(09-14-2016, 10:29 PM)jason Wrote: How did one game; a win on the road vs. a 10 win team make you feel that way? I agree that they looked shaky at times, but that W still counts. The Redskins are a very mediocre team. Pittsburgh put a whoopin on them as they should. Do you think the Steelers would have looked any better than the Bengals did if they opened in New York 15 years after 9/11? I don't ... I doubted the narrative that the energy of the crowd would propel the Jets the way it did, but I was wrong. The Bengals took their best punch, and beat them. The Steelers played a meh team, and won. We'll see how this week plays out. I just feel it, cant explain it really. Went and watched them practice, before season and it felt something was a miss. I am hoping I am wrong, and we destroy the Stoolers, but I am not holding my breath on it. Something is a miss.
09-15-2016, 03:45 PM
(09-15-2016, 08:57 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Appreciate your honesty. Let me try to give you some enthusiasm to get you a bit higher in the air (following your flight analogy). You are getting me there man!! LOL... I am going to watch closely and see what energy the boys bring. I am deflated after last seasons game as well... Maybe it is like a really bad hangover. (:"
09-15-2016, 03:46 PM
(09-15-2016, 03:42 PM)Marlon23 Wrote: I just feel it, cant explain it really. Went and watched them practice, before season and it felt something was a miss. I am hoping I am wrong, and we destroy the Stoolers, but I am not holding my breath on it. Something is a miss.I have a feeling they will take a step back record wise this year, but that's easy to do from 12-4. I just don't see them losing more than 6 games so long as they don't have any more major injuries. Do they win on Sunday? Who knows. I'm not down on them though.
I'm gonna break every record they've got. I'm tellin' you right now. I don't know how I'm gonna do it, but it's goin' to get done.
- Ja'Marr Chase April 2021
09-15-2016, 04:03 PM
We really need to attack their secondary. Try to make it a long day back there. I would definitely throw over the top and work the sidelines. That, to me, is their weakest point.
09-15-2016, 04:08 PM
(09-14-2016, 09:58 PM)Marlon23 Wrote: This is Rare for me, however, this year we look like half the team we were last year. I hope that changes when Vontaze, Eifert, and some help on the D comes back. The stoolers look really good and they have some major key players out.. My enthusiasm at this point is flying a bit low.. but Hope this game changes that for me personally. Half the team? Come on Marlon, we just went into New York on 9/11 and beat a 10 win Jets team with arguably the best D-line in the game. We pretty much shut down Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker one of the best WR duos in the league. Our O-line is not going to play that bad all year long. Ogbuehi played his first game as a starter and will get better. Dalton's will in that game along with the adjustments to beat the Jets coverage was astounding. Green looks better than ever. Atkins looks better than ever. Lafell and Boyd look like they can fill the gap left by MLJ and Sanu and then some which was my biggest question besides Bodine this year. Bodine is the only question i have and he is the same Center we had last year.
09-15-2016, 06:39 PM
(09-15-2016, 04:08 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Half the team?Allow me to answer your question as to one Russell Bodine... He ain't very good.
I'm gonna break every record they've got. I'm tellin' you right now. I don't know how I'm gonna do it, but it's goin' to get done.
- Ja'Marr Chase April 2021
09-15-2016, 06:55 PM
I wonder if the Steelers will tighten up their celebrations after Brown's fine. I'm not that hip but I thought girls "twerked" to advertise for guys at the clubs. I'm sure his teammates are trying to sway him into doing twerks on the sidelines to prevent a fine and simulate their weekends at gay bars.
09-15-2016, 08:22 PM
My prediction?
Ben will WISELY use the dink and dunk and Williams in space with a ton of success. The Bengals will not, get desperate and be forced to make long low % plays. Bengals fans will be screaming and throwing crap at the TV for the Bengals not using the same strategy with our guys and especially GIO. End result? Another Pepto Bismol finish.
09-15-2016, 08:28 PM
(09-15-2016, 06:55 PM)phil413 Wrote: I wonder if the Steelers will tighten up their celebrations after Brown's fine. I'm not that hip but I thought girls "twerked" to advertise for guys at the clubs. I'm sure his teammates are trying to sway him into doing twerks on the sidelines to prevent a fine and simulate their weekends at gay bars. Now now. They work hard and they play hard.
09-15-2016, 08:58 PM
(09-15-2016, 04:08 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Half the team? I know I know... I am trying to get out of this mood.. and YOU are HELPING!!! My HOMERness is low this year for some reason.. We will see what happens against the idiots... Our Secondary was a little iffy over the middle against the Jets so I am waiting and to see what rogers and brown will do...
09-16-2016, 08:35 AM
(09-15-2016, 08:58 PM)Marlon23 Wrote: I know I know... I am trying to get out of this mood.. and YOU are HELPING!!! My HOMERness is low this year for some reason.. We will see what happens against the idiots... Our Secondary was a little iffy over the middle against the Jets so I am waiting and to see what rogers and brown will do... Marlon, our secondary executed the game plan! The game plan was clearly to limit Decker and Marshall....and it worked. I didn't like seeing our LBs get dusted by Matt Forte, but the game plan held their offense down. Did you see the 37 points they dropped on Buffalo last night...in Buffalo? The same Buffalo that held the Ratbirds to 13 points? The Jets offense is for real. We will see what motivation they have against putzburg...I'm betting a lot. We're here for you Marlon! In the immortal words of Billy Bob: "Near I walk through the shadow of death, I will fear no &$^# from putzburg" - or something like that
09-16-2016, 08:38 AM
(09-15-2016, 08:58 PM)Marlon23 Wrote: I know I know... I am trying to get out of this mood.. and YOU are HELPING!!! My HOMERness is low this year for some reason.. We will see what happens against the idiots... Our Secondary was a little iffy over the middle against the Jets so I am waiting and to see what rogers and brown will do... I can name a few. Even with my harsh critique of the Bengals, I have a feeling we will break the play-off curse this season. |
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