Deep Doo-Doo.

[Edman]

Yeah, no problem. Got this game in the bag, right?

On the bright side, I didn't break anything like a remote, a table, or a television.

Lebeau and the Defense needs to be put on notice. Worst D since the 80's. The Zone Cushion isn't working, but hey let's stick with it for the rest of the game. Great Idea, Lebeau. No, the Offense doesn't get off the hook either. Wallace and Brown are big goats. Way to spoil Ben's fantastic performance. Not Good guys. Young Money Crew came up like chump change.

Everyone in that fucking locker room owes their paychecks to Ben. Ben, you're the fucking man and I'm glad you're our Quarterback. Absolutely LEGENDARY performance by #7 on a otherwise horrid day. Ben and Heath are amazing.

The next time I see a fan spout "this game in the bag". I'm going to verbally slap him/her. Fuck this shit.

[steelerdude15]

Lets not forget Heath and Shaun, they deserve their credit too.

[steel9guy]

Is it weird that I'm so mad that I can't stop laughing? This is weird. UNBELIEVABLE

[fansince'76]

Looks like it might be a long year.

[steelerdude15]

Looks like it might be a long year.

Could be another inconsistent year again.

[X-Terminator]

Damn, didn't even wait an hour after the game before someone blamed the offense. What, 31 points ain't enough?

[steeldawg]

I cant really throw alot of blame wallaces way, he did fumble the one ball but got it back, but other than that he played a pretty good game.

[Randy06]

This game is all and I mean ALL on our defense. To allow that many points to that offense, to blow a lead in the 4th, is unacceptable. We couldnt stop shit today. Period.

[tube517]

Damn, didn't even wait an hour after the game before someone blamed the offense. What, 31 points ain't enough?

Turnovers on the offense were bad. Receivers need to hold the ball. Haley and Ben were fine. Had no problem with them at all

[stillers4me]

Ben and Heath are on fire and I hate hate hate hate seeing it get blown away by the defense. I lost count how many times we gave up a ten point lead.....and I missed the whole damn 1st quarter.

[dislocatedday]

As bad as it feels right now, as long as the Ravens lose tonight, then we are right there in the division at just one back of Cincy. I'm not sure where the Steelers defense is headed long term over this season, but hopefully they can start moving in the right direction.

[Edman]

Damn, didn't even wait an hour after the game before someone blamed the offense. What, 31 points ain't enough?

No, but two critical fumbles isn't enough either. Brown and Wallace are just as big as goats as the Doo-Doo*.

*-I will not call the Defense a "Defense" anymore. It doesn't deserve the name "Defense". From this day forth I will refer to it as the Doo-Doo. Because that's what it is. Doo-Doo. Dookies. Turds.

[Kittyfish]

On the WDVE post game show, they are calling out the defense. The host was saying before how people seem to think that the D is this perpetual modern-day Steel Curtain even when it's not playing well, and has all kinds of excuses on hand to explain why it's not the D's fault. The hosts are not having that today, and are about to explain why (in their opinion) having Harrison or Troy would not have helped at all.

[X-Terminator]

No, but two critical fumbles isn't enough either. Brown and Wallace are just as big as goats as the Doo-Doo*.

*-I will not call the Defense a "Defense" anymore. It doesn't deserve the name "Defense". From this day forth I will refer to it as the Doo-Doo. Because that's what it is. Doo-Doo. Dookie. Turds. ****stain.

OK, you want to go there...then if the defense actually did its fucking job, they would have never been in that position in the first place. Blaming ANY ASPECT of the offense for this loss is completely ridiculous.

[Edman]

OK, you want to go there...then if the defense actually did its fucking job, they would have never been in that position in the first place. Blaming ANY ASPECT of the offense for this loss is completely ridiculous.

The Defense caused Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown to fumble the ball three times between them. Got it.

[tube517]

On the WDVE post game show, they are calling out the defense. The host was saying before how people seem to think that the D is this perpetual modern-day Steel Curtain even when it's not playing well, and has all kinds of excuses on hand to explain why it's not the D's fault. The hosts are not having that today, and are about to explain why (in their opinion) having Harrison or Troy would not have helped at all.

Since last year, this defense cannot force turnovers and get sacks/pressure. Now, they can't stop the run.

The result is what you saw today and the Denver game

[polamalubeast]

the defense is the reason for the lost of the Steelers

last 5 drives of the raiders....TD,TD,TD,FG,FG....this is not the fault of Antonio Brown

[X-Terminator]

The Defense caused Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown to fumble the ball three times between them. Got it.

Don't be obtuse. You know damn well what I'm talking about. Maybe if the defense would have got off the fucking plane, they wouldn't have been in the position where a fumble or 2 = loss.

Fans try too damn hard to pin shit on the offense when they did their job, while basically giving the defense a pass (and yes, calling them "Doo Doo" and saying they are what they are is doing exactly that). They scored 31 points. That is MORE than enough to beat every other team in the league if your defense shows up.

[polamalubeast]

Antonio Brown=one lost fumble

Defense:5 bad drive on a row

[steelreserve]

On the WDVE post game show, they are calling out the defense. The host was saying before how people seem to think that the D is this perpetual modern-day Steel Curtain even when it's not playing well, and has all kinds of excuses on hand to explain why it's not the D's fault. The hosts are not having that today, and are about to explain why (in their opinion) having Harrison or Troy would not have helped at all.

Sadly, I am of a similar mind. I do not think that would move the needle that much. The fundamental problem is that 90% of football is about blocking and tackling, and we're doing horribly at both as a team. The injuries don't help, but I think the real problem is that we're used to manhandling other teams at the line on defense, and our whole defensive scheme is based on that, yet we can't do it anymore.

We've spent quite a few high draft picks on it the past few years to replace our aging guys up front, but the fact is that Hood, Heyward, Worilds, etc. are not stepping up and dominating the line of scrimmage like we need in order for our defense to work. Who knows, maybe they'll still improve, but as-is, they're not at the same level as the guys they were brought in to replace. If they don't step up in a hurry, we need to either change our scheme so that hurts us less, or find some different guys.

[Count Steeler]

I though McLendon was going to be able to replace Hampton, but I don't see him playing much. Is he injured as well?

[GBMelBlount]

Lebeau and the Defense needs to be put on notice. Worst D since the 80's. The Zone Cushion isn't working, but hey let's stick with it for the rest of the game. Great Idea, Lebeau.

I wonder if Lebeau is simply satisfied at this point in his career...

[st33lersguy]

If Harrison and Polamalu don't return in 2 weeks this season is OVER and Michael Vick, LeSean McCoy, and DeSean Jackson will all have field days

[Edman]

Don't be obtuse. You know damn well what I'm talking about. Maybe if the defense would have got off the fucking plane, they wouldn't have been in the position where a fumble or 2 = loss.

Fans try too damn hard to pin shit on the offense when they did their job, while basically giving the defense a pass (and yes, calling them "Doo Doo" and saying they are what they are is doing exactly that). They scored 31 points. That is MORE than enough to beat every other team in the league if your defense shows up.

Ah, so you're saying this Defense is acceptable this year and they just had a bad game. I don't buy it.

This Defense is what it is at the moment. It's not good. It's not acceptable. It's crap. They did get off the plane, and they played like shit for the second time in three weeks. I thought it was just Peyton Manning, but not anymore.

This Defense is crap and they are the chief reasons we lost this game and the one in Denver.

[X-Terminator]

Ah, so you're saying this Defense is acceptable this year and they just had a bad game. I don't buy it.

This Defense is what it is at the moment. It's not good. It's not acceptable. It's crap. They did get off the plane, and they played like shit for the second time in three weeks. I thought it was just Peyton Manning, but not anymore.

This Defense is crap and they are the chief reasons we lost this game and the one in Denver.

Yeah, because I, like, totally said that.

I'm not the one who tried to blame the offense for the loss today.

[Edman]

Yeah, because I, like, totally said that.

I'm not the one who tried to blame the offense for the loss today.

Lebeau and the Defense needs to be put on notice. Worst D since the 80's. The Zone Cushion isn't working, but hey let's stick with it for the rest of the game. Great Idea, Lebeau. No, the Offense doesn't get off the hook either.

Yeah, I totally blamed this loss on the Offense.

[Shoes]

On the WDVE post game show, they are calling out the defense. The host was saying before how people seem to think that the D is this perpetual modern-day Steel Curtain even when it's not playing well, and has all kinds of excuses on hand to explain why it's not the D's fault. The hosts are not having that today, and are about to explain why (in their opinion) having Harrison or Troy would not have helped at all.

I agree....I really don't think Harrison and Troy will add much to this Defense. I honestly think these guys are thinking about life after football.

[SteelGhost]

I wonder if Lebeau is simply satisfied AND TIRED at this point in his career...

Fixed for ya'

[GBMelBlount]

Originally Posted by GBMelBlount

I wonder if Lebeau is simply satisfied AND TIRED at this point in his career...

Fixed for ya'

You know SG, I remember a simple post you made before the season started when everyone was worried about the new rosetta stone offense and you quite simply stated that your concern was actually the defense.

You were right.

[BigNastyDefense]

My two goats are Brown for the fumble and the defense for playing like a hot pile of dog crap.

Our offensive players need to learn that fighting for every yard isn't always a good idea. When you have more than one guy on you, especially when you have the first down and/or more, just go down because the second/third/fourth/etc. guy is going to try and strip the ball.

The defense needs to figure stuff the fuck out. We have little to no pass rush, our secondary cannot cover, and we can't stop the fucking run.