Comments on: Deja Vu! Steelers Beat Browns.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:21:46 +0000

Not necessarily. I seem to remember week 17 last year, when we emptied the bench against Baltimore. Granted, we still almost beat them, but it was a half-hearted effort.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:48:00 +0000

Excellent point, Steelhead. I like the way you think!

Frankly, even if we have a 1st round bye wrapped up, I don’t think we’ll rest our starters. Not against the Browns. I can remember several times when the Ravens had a similar situation, but they still brought all they had against the Steelers. Certain games are played at 100% intensity, no matter what. Steelers-Browns, Steelers-Ravens, and Steelers-Cowboys are the three games that we ALWAYS play to win.

By: Steelhead

Steelhead — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:09:24 +0000

The second game won’t be telling. As it is the last game of the regular season, the Steelers will be resting a lot of the starters. They will have won the division and a first round bye. So, we’ll see how the Brown’s and Quinn match up against the Steeler’s backups.

By: Karen Lakins

Karen Lakins — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:32:33 +0000

All I can say is that I’m waiting for the game between the Steelers and Ravens. I’ve been in Baltimore for twenty five years…but born and raised in Pittsburgh. I’m still a Steelers’ Fan.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO STEELERS !

By: admin

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:14:32 +0000

JC,

Good thoughts. I agree with much of what you wrote (except the part where you said the Browns would have won).

If you read my pre-game analysis, I talked extensively about the Browns’ injuries. But as Coach Tomlin would say, “injuries are a part of the game”. I do think the second meeting between the two teams is going to be telling. With a healthy Browns team, and no hurricane winds during the game, we will get a better indication of how the two teams match up.

As far as the offensive line goes, the jury is still out. Ben isn’t hitting the canvas nearly as much as he did last year. But it would be great to see the Steelers play a game and not allow a single sack.

By: jc

jc — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:17:18 +0000

many good things to say , but one thing many have left out about the Browns and steelers game last night Cleveland had 3 starters out I think If they were healthy I think the game would have went to the Browns . the differance in the game for Pit was Troy is back and so is Smith on defense . the steelers still look soft on pass protection for Ben the way I see it Ben will not make a full season , running the football was good and the holes were their they do not miss Fanaca as for the passing game last nignt was hard to gauge because of the wind . Protecting Ben must get better if the Offense is going to get better.