Dreaming of and Rooting for Best Possible Playoff Draw for Steelers

[stillers4me]

The Steelers (11-4) have already clenched a playoff berth and are in excellent shape to be the AFC’s No. 2 seed, thus receiving an ultra-important bye in the wild-card round and a home game in the divisional round.

However, the Patriots (12-2) are clearly the best team in the AFC and a matchup nightmare for Dick LeBeau’s defense so long as Tom Brady is healthy, evident by Brady’s 6-1 career mark as a starter against the Steelers (although that could easily be 3-3 if New England did not steal Steeler signals in two AFC championship games at Heinz Field and yes, I still believe those cheats should have an asterik placed beside two of their three Super Bowl wins).

Moreover, an ideal scenario would have the Steelers not playing the Ravens (10-4) or Chargers (8-6) in the divisional round and playing anyone but the Patriots in the AFC championship game, which would also be at Heinz Field if New England is ousted in the divisional round.

Here is what needs to transpire to give Pittsburgh its best chance of winning a seventh Super Bowl title..................

Read more @ http://www.steelerslounge.com/2010/12/dreaming-rooting-playoff-draw-steelers/#more-3441

[HometownGal]

I really don't care who we play at this point. If both Troy and Aaron are back in the lineup, I fear no one, not even the Cheatriots*. Sure they kicked our hineys all over the field back in November, but I believe the Steelers can beat them in a rematch, especially if there is a Pats*/Rats matchup the week before - there will be some sore bodies in that Cheats* locker room after that game no matter how it turns out. :thumbsup:

I'm going into the playoffs as I go into every regular season game - I BELIEVE. :tt02:

[Edman]

There is no "ideal" scenario.

Anyone of the AFC teams can beat the Steelers, and at the same the Steelers can beat any of them (Yes, even NE) Am I saying it'll be easy? Hell No. Is it possible? Most definitely.

[VTsteel]

Good read. I agree with the authors assesment and I too would NOT want to face the Chargers . . . part of that is due to parity in the NFL. To take the authors "dream" one step further - We lost to the Jets, Patriots, Saints - parity dictates that we win when next we meet . . . Ravens and Chargers are not a part of the parity equation (because we are 1/1 vs. Baltimore and 0/0 this year vs. San Diego).

Ideally, yeah, Baltimore loses today, SD doesn't make the playoffs and We end up getting the Jags in the divisional round. From there, we'll see . . .

[stlrtruck]

The best scenario is the one that gives us the first round BYE, then I don't care. I look forward to playing the cheatriots* in their home. Would make the victory there that much sweeter. I believe that LeBeau will bring something he didn't in the first game in Pittsburgh.

[O'Malley]

IMO the Cheatriots* are back to there old ways. IMO they are stealing signals this year again. They are doing to much with to little for me to believe Tommy* is as good as he has looked this season. He has to have an advantage IMO. Bilicheat* and the Cheatriots* are doing it again but Goodhell won't punish them even if they are caught again IMO. Burn the tapes and keep in hush hush. SOP for the NFL.

[fansince'76]

San Diego (8-6) – Yes, the Steelers own the Chargers, San Diego has absolutely no run game, the injury to Antonio Gates takes away a key weapon, and all their big WRs are actually a good matchup for the Steelers CBs. However, this is the best defense the Chargers have had in recent years and Phillip Rivers would regularly and successfully pick on Steeler CBs Bryant McFadden and William Gay, sort of like any decent NFL QB regularly picks on those two.KC is currently leading the Titans 24-0. Once again, the Chargers have to actually, you know, QUALIFY for the postseason to be a threat. Only team coming out of the AFC West is the division winner this year and right now, that is looking more and more to be the Chiefs.

[3241]

I agree. The Patriots definitely knew what was coming when they scored those two special teams TD's in the 2001 AFCCG.

Drew Bledsoe knew every call. That is how he went 10/21 for 100 yards and a touchdown. A career day for Drew. He never would have broken the 100 yard barrier without those magical signals.

And it's still helping them, even without it. Why? I dunno, I'll just throw it out there. Even though Brady could shred the Steelers D in his sleep, he has to be cheating.

What a bunch of crybabies.

[VTsteel]

. . .the Cheatriots* are back to there old ways. IMO they are stealing signals this year again. They are doing to much with to little for me to believe Tommy* is as good as he has looked this season. He has to have an advantage IMO. Bilicheat* and the Cheatriots* are doing it again . . .

I think so too. Not sure what exactly (radio frequency tapping?) but something is not right. Felt this way back then and it smells (now) just like then.

[fansince'76]

I agree. The Patriots definitely knew what was coming when they scored those two special teams TD's in the 2001 AFCCG.

Drew Bledsoe knew every call. That is how he went 10/21 for 100 yards and a touchdown. A career day for Drew. He never would have broken the 100 yard barrier without those magical signals.

And it's still helping them, even without it. Why? I dunno, I'll just throw it out there. Even though Brady could shred the Steelers D in his sleep, he has to be cheating.

What a bunch of crybabies.

Let me guess - you must be one of the multitude of bandwagon asshats that troll the Interwebz in search of any slight, great or small, real or perceived, against the bestest, most wonderfulest organization in all the sports world (also known as the New England Patriots) to protest against, right?

Go back to beating off to your Tom Brady fathead. :coffee:

[LLT]

I agree. The Patriots definitely knew what was coming when they scored those two special teams TD's in the 2001 AFCCG.

Drew Bledsoe knew every call. That is how he went 10/21 for 100 yards and a touchdown. A career day for Drew. He never would have broken the 100 yard barrier without those magical signals.

And it's still helping them, even without it. Why? I dunno, I'll just throw it out there. Even though Brady could shred the Steelers D in his sleep, he has to be cheating.

What a bunch of crybabies.

(pssssst.....they were not "accused" of cheating. They WERE cheating. dont know how you missed that...it was in all the papers. Here's your sign.) We know they were cheating as early as 2001...so regardless of who was behind center...the Patriots still get a big *

[3241]

Wait, a fan of the Steelers since 1976 calls someone else a bandwagoner?

And I'm curious to know, where did Belichick get those magical, game changing signals? The last time he even coached against the Steelers before 2001 was 1996, was as an assistant. So what you're saying is, the 2001 title game is tainted, even though Belichick has no prior defensive signals against the Steelers, Bledsoe throws for only 100 yards, the Patriots block a FG and take it to the house, and return a punt for a TD.

And there's also the fact that Brady has had his best two games against the Steelers after spygate, torching them for 400 yards in 2007 in a 34-13 beatdown, and then dusts them again this year for 350 and 3 TD's in another rout. Seems like spygate was holding them back, hahaha.

[fansince'76]

Wait, a fan of the Steelers since 1976 calls someone else a bandwagoner?

You got me - yeah, I stuck with them all the way through the '80s and up to the present day to include a 26-year championship drought all because I'm a bandwagoner. :rolleyes:

[JayC]

if i had the choice i'd play:

1. jets
2. chiefs
3. ravens
4. colts
5. patriots

i really want another chance at the jets and think they got lucky as hell to beat us. until the chiefs prove something in the playoffs they don't scare me. i wouldn't mind another game with the ravens but they scare me somewhat because of the thoughts of if they actually beat us it would be a looooong winter. the colts and patriots last because they can pick mcfadden and gay apart.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Wait, a fan of the Steelers since 1976 calls someone else a bandwagoner?

And I'm curious to know, where did Belichick get those magical, game changing signals? The last time he even coached against the Steelers before 2001 was 1996, was as an assistant. So what you're saying is, the 2001 title game is tainted, even though Belichick has no prior defensive signals against the Steelers, Bledsoe throws for only 100 yards, the Patriots block a FG and take it to the house, and return a punt for a TD.

And there's also the fact that Brady has had his best two games against the Steelers after spygate, torching them for 400 yards in 2007 in a 34-13 beatdown, and then dusts them again this year for 350 and 3 TD's in another rout. Seems like spygate was holding them back, hahaha.

I guess I'm on the bandwagon also since 1976... I'm ok with that since I was 3 at the time...

[BPS3akaWirels3]

I agree. The Patriots definitely knew what was coming when they scored those two special teams TD's in the 2001 AFCCG.

Drew Bledsoe knew every call. That is how he went 10/21 for 100 yards and a touchdown. A career day for Drew. He never would have broken the 100 yard barrier without those magical signals.

And it's still helping them, even without it. Why? I dunno, I'll just throw it out there. Even though Brady could shred the Steelers D in his sleep, he has to be cheating.

What a bunch of crybabies.

Hey!! Go choke on your 2007 season again... GIANTS! GIANTS!

[The WH]

In no way shape or form do i ever want to see Jack Del Rio on the opposing sidelines on Heinz Field.

[The WH]

Wait, a fan of the Steelers since 1976 calls someone else a bandwagoner?

And I'm curious to know, where did Belichick get those magical, game changing signals? The last time he even coached against the Steelers before 2001 was 1996, was as an assistant. So what you're saying is, the 2001 title game is tainted, even though Belichick has no prior defensive signals against the Steelers, Bledsoe throws for only 100 yards, the Patriots block a FG and take it to the house, and return a punt for a TD.

And there's also the fact that Brady has had his best two games against the Steelers after spygate, torching them for 400 yards in 2007 in a 34-13 beatdown, and then dusts them again this year for 350 and 3 TD's in another rout. Seems like spygate was holding them back, hahaha.

anyone who has the time to hunt out this website, register, and then start calling people out on their screen names is either
1. 12 years old
2. a member of this board trying to stir the pot
3. This guy

http://miltownkid.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/internettoughguy.jpg


I suggest peddle your wares elsewhere, friend, becayse we´re all stocked up on craziness here.

[X-Terminator]

Wait, a fan of the Steelers since 1976 calls someone else a bandwagoner?


And you are just another reason why everyone hates Pats* fans.

If your only reason for being here is to be an annoying troll, then take your bullshit somewhere else. We are not going to stand for it.

[SteelerSal]

Let me guess - you must be one of the multitude of bandwagon asshats that troll the Interwebz in search of any slight, great or small, real or perceived, against the bestest, most wonderfulest organization in all the sports world (also known as the New England Patriots) to protest against, right?

Go back to beating off to your Tom Brady fathead. :coffee:

LMAO!!!:lol:

[HometownGal]

Did someone shit themselves in this thread or is that fecal odor I'm smelling coming from a Pats* fan? :poop:

You got a big ol' stiffy under that laptop don't ya junior?

http://store.profootballhof.com/assets/item/large/15-15161_Tom_Brady.jpg

[Just George]

Did someone shit themselves in this thread or is that fecal odor I'm smelling coming from a Pats* fan? :poop:

You got a big ol' stiffy under that laptop don't ya junior?

http://store.profootballhof.com/assets/item/large/15-15161_Tom_Brady.jpg

please please don't ban him yet this is funny :)

[HometownGal]

please please don't ban him yet this is funny :)

No freakin' way we ban this butt tool just yet. It's kind of nice having another Tim Lumberesque dick weasel to poke like a pinata. :heh: :thumbsup:

[BPS3akaWirels3]

No freakin' way we ban this butt tool just yet. It's kind of nice having another Tim Lumberesque dick weasel to poke like a pinata. :heh: :thumbsup:

The question is: Will he be back?? Hmmmm

[stlrtruck]

I see the :troll:s are out already for the playoffs!

[HometownGal]

The question is: Will he be back?? Hmmmm

Of course he'll be back - he's a spineless fo shizzlin' bad assed Boston baked bean eatin' Cheats* :troll: who didn't realize Baaaaahhhhhhstahn had an NFL team until 2001.

[venom]

Just go out there and play hard .

[tube517]

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v197/116/33/667725769/n667725769_675208_2229.jpg

[3241]

Soon, Big Ben will know what it feels like to be raped:bananadoggywow:

[Craic]

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In the most Christlike manner... Shut up.

[The WH]

Soon, Big Ben will know what it feels like to be raped:bananadoggywow:
Ban this piece of crap. totally uncalled for. Rape jokes, aren´t funny.

[Galax Steeler]

Ban this piece of crap. totally uncalled for. Rape jokes, aren´t funny.

Let him have his fun it is ass hats like this that we can have fun with. He is nothing but a troll they come and go.

[fansince'76]

Soon, Big Ben will know what it feels like to be raped:bananadoggywow:

Buh-bye, troll.

[Just George]

You know it is sad that he has no logic to his retorts

Fact Ben convicted of nothing just accused

Patriots really did cheat
"The New England Patriots have been caught using electronic means to steal signals and otherwise violate league rules, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3014677) reports."

http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/new_england_patriots_cheating_scandal/

Delusional thinking does not win arguements

Steelers SB wins = 6
SB loses =1
SB Win percentage roughly 85.7%

In the NFL's "modern era" (since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970) the Steelers have posted the best record in the league. The franchise has won the most total games, won the most divisional titles, earned the best winning percentage (including every expansion team), earned the most All-Pro nominations, and have accumulated the most Super Bowl wins (six) since the modern game started in 1970. It is 2nd overall in playoff wins and tied with the Miami Dolphins (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Dolphins) for most regular-season wins

The Steelers have a tradition of having a large fanbase, which has spread from Pittsburgh. In August 2008, ESPN.com (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESPN.com) ranked the Steelers' fans as the best in the NFL, citing their "unbelievable" sellout streak of 299 consecutive games. The team gained a large fan base nationally based on its success in the 1970s, but many consider the collapse of the city's steel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel) industry at the end of the '70s dynasty into the 1980s (and the resulting diaspora (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaspora)) to be a large catalyst for the size of the fan base in other cities. The Steelers have sold out every home game since the 1972 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_Pittsburgh_Steelers_season) season.

The Terrible Towel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrible_Towel), a staple of Steelers fandom, has been described by the Associated Press as "arguably the best-known fan symbol of any major pro sports team".[26] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Steelers#cite_note-CopeDeath-25) Invented by broadcaster Myron Cope (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myron_Cope) in 1975 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1975_Pittsburgh_Steelers_season) ,[26] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Steelers#cite_note-CopeDeath-25) the towel's rights have since been given to the Allegheny Valley School in Coraopolis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coraopolis,_Pennsylvania), Pennsylvania (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania), which cares for over 900 people with mental retardation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_retardation) and physical disabilities (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disability), including Cope's autistic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism) son.[27] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Steelers#cite_note-AVSchool-26) Since 1996, proceeds from the Terrible Towel have helped raise more than $2.5 million for the school.

Patriots SB wins = 3
SB loses = 3
SB Win percentage 50%

The Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XXXVI), Super Bowl XXXVIII (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XXXVIII), and Super Bowl XXXIX (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XXXIX). They also played in and lost Super Bowl XX (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XX), Super Bowl XXXI (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XXXI), Super Bowl XLII (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XLII)
They are one of only two teams to win three Super Bowls in four years (the other being the Dallas Cowboys (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Cowboys) from 1993 to 1996). The Patriots rank third on the list of Super Bowl appearances (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Super_Bowl_champions) with six, behind only the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers.


1975 Pittsburgh Steelers16–6 Minnesota
1976 Pittsburgh Steelers 21–17 Dallas Cowboys
1979 Pittsburgh Steelers 35–31 Dallas Cowboys
1980 Pittsburgh Steelers 31–19 St. Louis Rams
1986 Chicago Bears 46–10 New England Patriots
1996 Dallas Cowboys 27–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
1997 Green Bay Packers 35–21 New England Patriots
2002 New England Patriots 20–17 St. Louis Rams
2004 New England Patriots 32–29 Carolina Panthers
2005New England Patriots 24–21 Philadelphia Eagles
2006 Pittsburgh Steelers 21–10 Seattle Seahawks
2008 New York Giants 17–14 New England Patriots
2009 Pittsburgh Steelers 27–23 Arizona Cardinals

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Soon, Big Ben will know what it feels like to be raped:bananadoggywow:

Thank you for showing your true colors.. This is a place to talk about sports and you try and take it to another level. How does it feel looking up at 6 trophies jr?

[LLT]

And I'm curious to know, where did Belichick get those magical, game changing signals? The last time he even coached against the Steelers before 2001 was 1996, was as an assistant. So what you're saying is, the 2001 title game is tainted, even though Belichick has no prior defensive signals against the Steelers, Bledsoe throws for only 100 yards, the Patriots block a FG and take it to the house, and return a punt for a TD.


The best part of this idiots tirade is that he doesnt even understand the game enough to think that the Pats* might have cheated on RUNNING plays.

He also has his head so far up his excuse making ass that he doesnt acknowledge that the Pats* were quilty of taping pre-game walk throughs.

[fansince'76]

The best part of this idiots tirade is that he doesnt even understand the game enough to think that the Pats* might have cheated on RUNNING plays.

He also has his head so far up his excuse making ass that he doesnt acknowledge that the Pats* were quilty of taping pre-game walk throughs.

He also implies that they actually stopped. I have seen no evidence that they have. Considering how Der Kommissar conveniently swept the whole thing under the rug and one of Belicheat's disciples recently got busted for the same thing indicates to me otherwise.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

He also implies that they actually stopped. I have seen no evidence that they have. Considering how Der Kommissar conveniently swept the whole thing under the rug and one of Belicheat's disciples recently got busted for the same thing indicates to me otherwise.

Wasn't Josh McDaniels under Bill B at one time?? Need I say more...

[HometownGal]

The garbage has officially been placed on the SU sidewalk. :poop:

http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kevinelgan/yTyvPHITJxrbtXKylWeCvDzjaTUyNN6g9J4Thuwsq60zxaXNZx mpcAB0jFLO/garbage-bag.jpeg

[Galax Steeler]

The garbage has officially been placed on the SU sidewalk. :poop:

http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kevinelgan/yTyvPHITJxrbtXKylWeCvDzjaTUyNN6g9J4Thuwsq60zxaXNZx mpcAB0jFLO/garbage-bag.jpeg

:lol: That is funny

[CPanther95]

Wasn't Josh McDaniels under Bill B at one time?? Need I say more...

I think the guy at Denver filming was actually the same guy that got busted with the Patriots. Josh must have brought him over.

[CPanther95]

if i had the choice i'd play:

1. jets
2. chiefs
3. ravens
4. colts
5. patriots

i really want another chance at the jets and think they got lucky as hell to beat us. until the chiefs prove something in the playoffs they don't scare me. i wouldn't mind another game with the ravens but they scare me somewhat because of the thoughts of if they actually beat us it would be a looooong winter. the colts and patriots last because they can pick mcfadden and gay apart.


Overall, my list would be:

1. Jets
2. Patriots
3. Colts
4. Chiefs
5. Ravens

The top 2 guarantee us playing in the AFCCG.

[X-Terminator]

Buh-bye, troll.

Should have axed him after his first 2 posts...

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Should have axed him after his first 2 posts...

He waited till 2am to post his "rape" comment... Tuff guy after dark.. Take your sunglasses off, you tard Pat's fan..

[Wallace108]

Damn! I missed all the fun. :pout:

Oh well, we all remember this ...


PITTSBURGH (AP) - Wide receiver Hines Ward suspects the New England Patriots may have had some type of inside information on the Pittsburgh Steelers before at least one of the teams' two AFC championship game matchups since the 2001 season.

Ward is certain the Patriots, while known for the thoroughness of their scouting under coach Bill Belichick, had some kind of unusual help before their 24-17 upset victory in Pittsburgh in the January 2002 AFC championship game. The Patriots went on to win the first of their three Super Bowls.

"Oh, they knew," Ward said Wednesday. "They were calling our stuff out. They knew, especially that first championship game here at Heinz Field. They knew a lot of our calls. There's no question some of their players were calling out some of our stuff."

[Just George]

Damn! I missed all the fun. :pout:

Oh well, we all remember this ...

hence my handy dandy visual aid
1975 Pittsburgh Steelers16–6 Minnesota
1976 Pittsburgh Steelers 21–17 Dallas Cowboys
1979 Pittsburgh Steelers 35–31 Dallas Cowboys
1980 Pittsburgh Steelers 31–19 St. Louis Rams
1986 Chicago Bears 46–10 New England Patriots
1996 Dallas Cowboys 27–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
1997 Green Bay Packers 35–21 New England Patriots
2002 New England Patriots 20–17 St. Louis Rams
2004 New England Patriots 32–29 Carolina Panthers
2005New England Patriots 24–21 Philadelphia Eagles
2006 Pittsburgh Steelers 21–10 Seattle Seahawks
2008 New York Giants 17–14 New England Patriots
2009 Pittsburgh Steelers 27–23 Arizona Cardinals

Pat's SB wins 2002, 2004 and 2005 hmmmm need a big old * by those imho

[GoSlash27]

I don't care what the matchup is. The post-season Steelers are going to be a more complete unit than we have been in the regular season and we'll have the weapons to defeat anyone. AFA the Patriots*, even our loss to them is a blessing; we had the opportunity to learn from our mistakes. We won't be coming at them the same way this time.