Gotta give props where it's due.

[Texasteel]

The defense "fell flat" once all year, that's how they came to be the number one scoring defense in the NFL for the season.

In the last 15 minutes of the last 3 games they have given up 14, 14, and 16 points. A good defense still has to play 4 qu. I'm not starting a "Whats wrong with" thread, just saying yes they can fall flat and have.

[tube517]

I agree with you but I think people are just happy that the Steelers played a complete game, something that they are more than capable of, but seldom seem to do. Also, a lot of people are just paranoid after the collapse of last season. The thing is, this is the new NFL where no lead is safe. The teams with a better record than us cannot even hold a lead or struggle against teams with poor records. A win is a win nowadays and the great start (without Ben) is proving more vital to us. I still have hope that they can make the dance.

Although I didn't share the sentiment, more than a couple people had us losing to the Raiders and declared our season to essentially be over and a repeat of '09 after the Pats game. However, I agree to a point - the Raiders are a team we should have beaten soundly and we did. No reason to get too up about it. To paraphrase John Wooden, keep your head at the peaks, and the valleys will be a lot more tolerable.

[zulater]

I agree with you but I think people are just happy that the Steelers played a complete game, something that they are more than capable of, but seldom seem to do. Also, a lot of people are just paranoid after the collapse of last season. The thing is, this is the new NFL where no lead is safe. The teams with a better record than us cannot even hold a lead or struggle against teams with poor records. A win is a win nowadays and the great start (without Ben) is proving more vital to us. I still have hope that they can make the dance.

You make a great point, look at the Jets, they nearly blew a big lead in the 4th quarter yesterday, so did the Patriots, the fact is the way the rules are slanted it's hard for any team to close out a game if their offense isn't doing their part by continuing to score.

[SMR]

Good job Arians. BUT KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!! If it works, don't stop it. Seriously.

Kudos B.A.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Although I didn't share the sentiment, more than a couple people had us losing to the Raiders and declared our season to essentially be over and a repeat of '09 after the Pats game. However, I agree to a point - the Raiders are a team we should have beaten soundly and we did. No reason to get too up about it. To paraphrase John Wooden, keep your head at the peaks, and the valleys will be a lot more tolerable.

As much as I love Wooden, I prefer to "not get too high after a win, nor too low after a loss"

Beating a team led by the Cable guy, Jason Campbell and receivers like .............. whoever they have...isnt that impressive. Not losing to the Bills will be another good week on the way to a showdown with the Ravens. I honestly think with the injuries we have, we are the 2nd best team in the AFC north.

[Steeldude]

Beating a team led by the Cable guy, Jason Campbell and receivers like .............. whoever they have...isnt that impressive.

i agree. it seems the steelers can beat teams without a good QB. i want to see some dominance against a team with a good QB.