A view from the goal line

by Chicago Steeler on Sep 8, 2008 7:17 PM EDT

Having nosebleed seats my brother and I arrived early at Heinz to snag a spot at the railing in the south end zone. This made for an interesting viewing experience. A few thoughts:

1. Seeing the field from that eye level makes you appreciate the speed of the game like never before. Holes would open and close at such rates that I don't understand how any running back can choose. By the time my eyes saw the hole it started to collapse. Likewise I'd see a LB blitz the middle and it looked for sure like they would prematurely end the life of Matt Schaub, when out of nowhere (seemingly) a RB would step up and a collision would ensue. Never have I realized how quick this all happens. AMAZING.

2. Our kick coverage looked great! Being able to see the whole field I saw all lanes covered at all times.

3. It's fun being able to see the player substitutions. At least for a nerd like myself. One interesting formation that we ran a lot had 2 TEs, 1 WR, 2 RBs. I realize that formation is not new. But what surprised me about it was the 1 WR. It was always Nate Washington. Anyone else see this? This was primarily a running formation but isn't Hines the best blocking WR in the league? I'm sure there's a reason, but it seemed odd.

4. Leftwich needs to drop to #3 on the depth chart. He looked lost out there. I realize Dix is a rookie and probably has a lot to learn, but his God given talent and athletic ability make him a better choice in my mind then Lefty.

5. In the future i need to remember to take aspirin before going to the game. Lord my head hurt from all that screaming.

6. I'm 4-0 at Heinz field so far. Just saying that they seem to play well for me and if ya'll are interested in a good season it's not a terrible idea to pay for me to be there. I'm not saying, i'm just saying.

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dixon

i completely agree that sandwich….er, leftwich looked lost out there. it’s obvious that he relies on his arm, and not his head. awful. but, for now, it’s too early to turn over the sole backup responsibilities to an unproven rookie like dixon. i would have really liked to see him taking some snaps yesterday, though. also, after seeing him in the preseason, he looks like a 1st round talent…in my opinion, we won’t have dixon on the roster too much down the road…he’s too good. he looks like he has the ability to be a starter in this league and maybe we can turn that into a 3rd round pick in a trade…i heard the Pats need a qb…..

by NoCal-SteelCity on Sep 8, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions

LOL

When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen

by 5020 on Sep 8, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Dixon for

by herewegosteelers on Sep 8, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Leftwich

He was at a disadvantage because we were only throwing on 3rd down and long, and because of a couple drops. Washington definitely should have had the pass he dropped, and I think Davis dropped a bullet-dumpoff. That’s one of Lefty’s problems – he doesn’t know what a touch pass is – but he’s looked at least decent at other times. I’m not sure Dixon is ready to play against first teamers just yet. Maybe next year.

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by BadMaafala on Sep 9, 2008 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions