Originally Posted by
Mojouw
Seriously. I think some of you have come unhinged. It is a long season, don't lose it all in Week 1. A ton of positive things happened in this game:
1. Sean Davis looks at home as the deep safety. More than in any other role he has been tried in.
2. Burnett and Edmunds both looked comfortable in their roles as well.
3. The OLB switch worked this week. Watt decimated who ever was trying to block him. Despite what some will say, Dupree had a good game. At this point, he is what he is. If he had actual pass rush moves, he would've had 5 sacks. But he still managed to get pressure and influence plays.
4. Conner. I mean I doubt anyone saw that performance coming. He looked solid in all phases. Fumble was bad, but maybe a pass due to conditions. Only other thing that could be levelled against him is that he isn't going to make those bizarre 3 yard runs where Bell hesitates and makes a crease appear out of thin air. But Conner is good enough when there is a crease that it doesn't matter.
5. ILB are league average at worst. Maybe even better than that. But average would elevate this defense so much.
6. The D Line is just a wrecking crew. Even Big Dan had some good snaps out there. Who would've thunk it?
7. Our long national nightmare at returner is over. Switzer doesn't "wow" but he is rock solid and I'll walk back my earlier negative takes on the trade.
8. Ben is in "the best shape" of his career. I think he is going to be "Sandlot Ben" a bunch this season. That usually goes well for the Steelers.
9. Let's talk about Tuitt and Heyward some more because, well they were so good they deserve mention twice!
10. Mike Hilton showed he is not a one year wonder and continues to play well.
I could go on, but you all act like there is no hope. C'mon this isn't the Dolphins or the Lions or something where it all goes off the rails after one week.