Chidi29
11-24-2011, 11:16 PM
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Just like the Pilgrims and Indians...food, friends, and Steelers/Bengals game notes.
First Half
- Kickoffs: 3.95 (-8, TB), 3.92 (-5), 4.12 (-3), 4.02 (OZ)
- Foote, Lewis wedgebusters with Battle out.
- Have to love Ben faking out two defenders on a pump fake for the first TD of the day to Cotchery. Good job by Cotchery of extending his route on what seemed to be just a designed slant. Cotch got vertical and got six (as he did on his TD that was called back, same route).
- Heath's blocking is such as asset on those WR bubble screens.
- Example of the pressure put on centers like Pouncey. Lot of information to read in a very short amount of time. First concerned about a Double A gap blitz on this play, but the LBs back off. Then he has to recognize a blitzing corner and pull to pick him up. Sure, Ben is helping out some but it is up to Pouncey to execute. Picture of play.
http://i43.tinypic.com/33pd5xg.png
- On the same play, kudos to Kemoeatu for picking up a stunt. Basically ends up blocking two lineman on the play.
http://i40.tinypic.com/qn5r7k.png
- Tough to tell if Nelson's hit on Miller was illegal. Inclined to say know because it didn't look like he hit Heath on the helmet, looked like a shoulder to shoulder blow, but I couldn't get a good enough look.
- Worth noting that Essex was in backfield in "Bronko" package instead of Legursky. Wonder if there was a concern over Doug's explosiveness coming off the fractured foot but then again, he is starting now.
- Mendenhall essentially cleared his own path on his first TD. Ran into Kemoeatu so hard that it knocked he and the DT down, letting Mendy fall forward into the end zone.
- Hines played in the first quarter, the scripted plays, played very little after that.
- McFadden is a valuable asset on kick coverage. I still like him.
- Allen and Brown your gunners.
- Funny signs from Steelers and Bengals fans.
http://i43.tinypic.com/kf3vnm.png
- Pinch man McFadden the holder on a kickoff for Suisham.
- Foster had his hands full with Peko's bull rushes. Always struggles against the Bengals but overall, has had a nice year.
Second Half
- Don't recall seeing Timmons on punt coverage in the past but he was out there today.
- Don't talk about opponents very often but credit to Dalton's throw to Gresham that tied the game. Harrison going for his knees and Dalton leads Gresham perfectly on a 7 route.
- Scott replaced Starks at LT for only two plays. Came in for Gilbert for a series, too.
- Great effort by Mendenhall on his second TD. But Cotchery had an excellent block, walling off a CB to help spring Mendenhall.
- Worilds got a couple of pressures in the second half, forced one or two throw aways from Dalton. Did get blown out of the run pretty badly though. Him versus ndre Smith is a bad matchup though he was taken to the sideline by Gresham on another instance. Not a good sign. Mixed on how I feel about his progress.
- Gay's deflection/Timmons INT especially huge sincy Cincy was starting drive from our 49.
- Wallace with a killer 3rd down drop with 11 minutes left in the game. Happens but you hate to see it there. Would've put us at midfield and an opportunity to make it a two possession game.
- Cortez Allen does an excellent job of beating the jam on punt coverage.
- McFadden spelled Allen at gunner once.
- Saunders lined up at FB on his lone catch of the day. Nice job getting YAC for the first down.
- Keep in mind it was a speed screen to Wallace that sealed the win for us.
Sacks
- 2nd and 16, 5:35 left in 2nd. Empty set, shotgun. Slant/flat combo to right, bubble screen to left. On coverage to left by the defense may have Ben look away from screen because his first read was to the right. Getahers gets under the pads of Gilbert and brings Ben down.
- 3rd and 7, 1:09 left in 2nd. Empty, shotgun. Bengals bring 4. Kemo simply opens his hips, does not get his feet parallel, lets Atkins rush through with ease. Picture.
http://i39.tinypic.com/xfu9sw.png
See Kemo lunging, too. When fans talk about lineman being turnstiles, this is it.
- 2nd and 7, 12 personnel. Bengals bring 5 + LB on blitz/coverage assignment on back. Just an ugly play all around. Trying to run muddle huddle in loud Paul Brown stadium. Wallace looks confused, throws his hands up in the air. Likely not on same page which is bad because that looks like Ben's first read. Mendenhall tries to pick up blitzing LB but is pushed back when Pouncey and Foster funnel DTs upfield right into Mendenhall. Ultimately, weakside end gets away from Starks and brings Ben down.
- 1st and 10, 3:16 left in 3rd. Empty, shotgun. Bengals bring four. Good coverage by Cincy, not much available. Johnson gets a really good jump off edge thought Starks does a nice job of initally pushing him upfield. Johnson counters with a spin and gets away from Starks. Geathers beats Gilbert to inside.
Sack Counter (Game)
Marcus Gilbert: 1.5
Chris Kemoeatu: 1
Ben Roethlisberger: 1
Max Starks: .5
Sack Counter (Season)
Ben Roethlisberger: 7
Max Starks: 3.5
Chris Kemoeatu: 3
Marcus Gilbert: 3
Good defensive scheme/coverage: 2.5
Ramon Foster: 2
Jonathan Scott: 1.5
Wide receivers: 1.5
Bruce Arians: 1
Maurkice Pouncey: 1
Willie Colon: .5
Trai Essex: .5
Documentation
FB: 19 (believe that is season high)
Pony: 0
Empty: 7
First Half
- Kickoffs: 3.95 (-8, TB), 3.92 (-5), 4.12 (-3), 4.02 (OZ)
- Foote, Lewis wedgebusters with Battle out.
- Have to love Ben faking out two defenders on a pump fake for the first TD of the day to Cotchery. Good job by Cotchery of extending his route on what seemed to be just a designed slant. Cotch got vertical and got six (as he did on his TD that was called back, same route).
- Heath's blocking is such as asset on those WR bubble screens.
- Example of the pressure put on centers like Pouncey. Lot of information to read in a very short amount of time. First concerned about a Double A gap blitz on this play, but the LBs back off. Then he has to recognize a blitzing corner and pull to pick him up. Sure, Ben is helping out some but it is up to Pouncey to execute. Picture of play.
http://i43.tinypic.com/33pd5xg.png
- On the same play, kudos to Kemoeatu for picking up a stunt. Basically ends up blocking two lineman on the play.
http://i40.tinypic.com/qn5r7k.png
- Tough to tell if Nelson's hit on Miller was illegal. Inclined to say know because it didn't look like he hit Heath on the helmet, looked like a shoulder to shoulder blow, but I couldn't get a good enough look.
- Worth noting that Essex was in backfield in "Bronko" package instead of Legursky. Wonder if there was a concern over Doug's explosiveness coming off the fractured foot but then again, he is starting now.
- Mendenhall essentially cleared his own path on his first TD. Ran into Kemoeatu so hard that it knocked he and the DT down, letting Mendy fall forward into the end zone.
- Hines played in the first quarter, the scripted plays, played very little after that.
- McFadden is a valuable asset on kick coverage. I still like him.
- Allen and Brown your gunners.
- Funny signs from Steelers and Bengals fans.
http://i43.tinypic.com/kf3vnm.png
- Pinch man McFadden the holder on a kickoff for Suisham.
- Foster had his hands full with Peko's bull rushes. Always struggles against the Bengals but overall, has had a nice year.
Second Half
- Don't recall seeing Timmons on punt coverage in the past but he was out there today.
- Don't talk about opponents very often but credit to Dalton's throw to Gresham that tied the game. Harrison going for his knees and Dalton leads Gresham perfectly on a 7 route.
- Scott replaced Starks at LT for only two plays. Came in for Gilbert for a series, too.
- Great effort by Mendenhall on his second TD. But Cotchery had an excellent block, walling off a CB to help spring Mendenhall.
- Worilds got a couple of pressures in the second half, forced one or two throw aways from Dalton. Did get blown out of the run pretty badly though. Him versus ndre Smith is a bad matchup though he was taken to the sideline by Gresham on another instance. Not a good sign. Mixed on how I feel about his progress.
- Gay's deflection/Timmons INT especially huge sincy Cincy was starting drive from our 49.
- Wallace with a killer 3rd down drop with 11 minutes left in the game. Happens but you hate to see it there. Would've put us at midfield and an opportunity to make it a two possession game.
- Cortez Allen does an excellent job of beating the jam on punt coverage.
- McFadden spelled Allen at gunner once.
- Saunders lined up at FB on his lone catch of the day. Nice job getting YAC for the first down.
- Keep in mind it was a speed screen to Wallace that sealed the win for us.
Sacks
- 2nd and 16, 5:35 left in 2nd. Empty set, shotgun. Slant/flat combo to right, bubble screen to left. On coverage to left by the defense may have Ben look away from screen because his first read was to the right. Getahers gets under the pads of Gilbert and brings Ben down.
- 3rd and 7, 1:09 left in 2nd. Empty, shotgun. Bengals bring 4. Kemo simply opens his hips, does not get his feet parallel, lets Atkins rush through with ease. Picture.
http://i39.tinypic.com/xfu9sw.png
See Kemo lunging, too. When fans talk about lineman being turnstiles, this is it.
- 2nd and 7, 12 personnel. Bengals bring 5 + LB on blitz/coverage assignment on back. Just an ugly play all around. Trying to run muddle huddle in loud Paul Brown stadium. Wallace looks confused, throws his hands up in the air. Likely not on same page which is bad because that looks like Ben's first read. Mendenhall tries to pick up blitzing LB but is pushed back when Pouncey and Foster funnel DTs upfield right into Mendenhall. Ultimately, weakside end gets away from Starks and brings Ben down.
- 1st and 10, 3:16 left in 3rd. Empty, shotgun. Bengals bring four. Good coverage by Cincy, not much available. Johnson gets a really good jump off edge thought Starks does a nice job of initally pushing him upfield. Johnson counters with a spin and gets away from Starks. Geathers beats Gilbert to inside.
Sack Counter (Game)
Marcus Gilbert: 1.5
Chris Kemoeatu: 1
Ben Roethlisberger: 1
Max Starks: .5
Sack Counter (Season)
Ben Roethlisberger: 7
Max Starks: 3.5
Chris Kemoeatu: 3
Marcus Gilbert: 3
Good defensive scheme/coverage: 2.5
Ramon Foster: 2
Jonathan Scott: 1.5
Wide receivers: 1.5
Bruce Arians: 1
Maurkice Pouncey: 1
Willie Colon: .5
Trai Essex: .5
Documentation
FB: 19 (believe that is season high)
Pony: 0
Empty: 7