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zulater
10-17-2010, 09:51 AM
If you're Tomlin, and the Steelers win the toss today, what do you do, kick or receive? I would kick off, get the rookie on the field and try to dictate field position with the defense. Of course the one danger to my plan is Josh Cribbs. :nervous:

solardave
10-17-2010, 09:59 AM
Ben will get his turn. Let the D set the tone early is what I think.

Steeltreal
10-17-2010, 10:16 AM
No onside kick option? WIN / WIN

steeldevil
10-17-2010, 10:16 AM
I would always kick off. Especially if I had a great defense like we do. Getting the ball at the start of the 2nd is an advantage if you are up or down.

43Hitman
10-17-2010, 10:31 AM
Kickoff for sure. I love it when our defense starts the game with a 3 and out then our O comes on to score. Best way to start a game period.

vasteeler
10-17-2010, 10:35 AM
like every one else, kick it away

The Duke
10-17-2010, 10:38 AM
kickoff

always

steelersfanman92
10-17-2010, 10:39 AM
I always would prefer to get the ball first, let the offense set the tone of the game and force the other team to have to play from behind.

zulater
10-17-2010, 10:45 AM
OK turn the equation around, if you're Mangina, what do you do?

steeldevil
10-17-2010, 10:48 AM
OK turn the equation around, if you're Mangina, what do you do?

Ask Tomlin if the game can just not be played and both teams can get a tie....

CPanther95
10-17-2010, 10:55 AM
I would pick neither.

I'd defer and let them have the first half option.

SteelerFanInStl
10-17-2010, 11:16 AM
kick the ball and let the D get the first shot

GoSlash27
10-17-2010, 11:18 AM
I'd elect to receive. I don't give the opponent the ball first unless I expect the game to be close at halftime. I'd rather build a huge lead and squeeze the air out of the clock.

stlrtruck
10-17-2010, 11:23 AM
I'd be all for Ben coming on the field first, but in reality the rule of thumb, when you have a top defensive unit, is put them on the field first let them set the pace and disrupt the opponents defense! Then after the first 3 and out, Ben comes on the field and runs amuck for a Steelers TD!

Steeldude
10-17-2010, 09:30 PM
you always kick off unless weather is unusually turbulent

Galax Steeler
10-18-2010, 03:24 AM
I always liked getting the ball first.

MULLDOG24
10-18-2010, 09:58 AM
I would kick the ball cause I like getting the ball to start the 2nd half.