Since when has Sam Bradford going down become a "BIG BREAK?" That's freaking hilarious. Are we really saying Sam Bradford is a huge upgrade from Case Keenum? Gimme a freaking break! Bradford has 1 good game against a piss poor N.O. Defense and all the sudden he's a World beater.? Hahaha insanity takes on many interesting forms.
not sure what games some people were watching.
we won both games rather easily with a decent D and a sleepwalking O.
both CLE and MIN were three big plays away from actually making me nervous. that's three big plays for them countered by none by us. bottom line is we controlled both games from start to finish without any handwringing.
and yes, there is much room for improvement.
I seriously doubt the Steelers would have beaten the Patriots in week one. Brady > Kizer
IMO, it's not unfair at all. If they were paid $8.00 an hour that would be fair. They hold out/ask for mega millions. Be prepared at all times. The defense(secondary) is showing the same defensive errors/weaknesses they showed in 2016. The defense scheme is the same. They all have the playbook. I don't remember struggling in the beginning of the season when I played football or basketball. But I get what you are saying, it was week one, but leaving receivers that wide open is something that should not be happening. A better test will be when the Steelers play a competent QB. Hopefully by that time the Steelers offense will work out the kinks in the offense.
As Al Bundy would say, baseball is not a sport.
I'm expecting them to be near open WRs in September through December. Getting beat or falling down is one thing, but gaffes in communication shouldn't be happening unless they are learning a new defense.You're expecting an early September defense to play at a level to beat a December QB and offense.
Hater = Realist
It's funny how people are still talking about week 1. I'm sure glad the players and coaches are talking about week 3 and getting better. I agree with coach Tomlin. If this D wants to be elite they need to start taking the ball away. Sacks alone aren't enough.
Most important thing is they are building confidence every week. oh and look they are beating teams they are supposed too, so all in I am very happy the direction I see them going by dec, jan they should be a juggernaut. need to get get homefield, so no mile high or Foxboro BS
For those i love i will sacrifice.
Si ventus non est, remiga
Andy Benoit from SI.com jumping on the bandwagon
The Pittsburgh Steelers Might Have The Best Defense In The AFC
It’s reasonable to talk about Pittsburgh becoming the best defense in the AFC. With such diverse talent, they’ve started showing the schematic expansion that Butler’s assistants desired....
The Steelers have been young and fast for a few years. But now they’re young, fast, versatile and complex. Improvement is inevitable, and there's no ceiling in sight.
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/09/20/pi...st-defense-afc