Jay Glazer of foxsports.com says that Ben won't play tomorrow
Via Jim Wexell, news that Ben has been experiencing headaches this week and won't play. I haven't found any other confirmation, so take this with a grain of salt for now.
UPDATE: John Clayton confirms, Dixon will start, Palko will be signed and Shaun MacDonald released.
UPDATE 2: Palko signing confirmed on steelers.com.
UPDATE 3: Confirmed on steelers.com, Dixon will start, Ben will be the no. 3 QB.
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I think Ben should sit, it’s worth possibly losing a game or more not to bring him back too early and risk worsening the situation. (not to mention possibly his future mental health)
Agreed
It’s just so tough because if we lose we are basically surrendering the season. But Ben’s long term career is more important than right now.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 28, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
And winning out stating next week would still leave us at 11-5, which isn’t bad.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
Every week we lose we keep saying “we’ll just win out from here”, not making fun of you, I just think its funny. Gotta love the optimism.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 28, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve learned to never count out the steelers.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
It has just been too hard for me to be optimistic this year. If the ST gives up a TD this weekend I might cry.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 28, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
As long as playoffs are mathematically possible, I remain the optimist
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Nov 28, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
I could use some of that optimism this year, its been tough.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 28, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
But you are the Steelers?
Didn’t everyone say 15-1 and 14-2 when you all looked at the schedule this year?
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
If by everyone you mean the minority of people on this blog, sure.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
I think he's right-
Someone’s gotta dig up that poll we had, I think a majority of the people here thought we essentially had a cake schedule, after supposedly having the toughest schedule last year. Some of us were thinking 16-0. I know I was thinking (expecting?) at minimum 14-2. :)
I am pretty sure I said 13-3 at best, but most likely 12-4. Granted that was with a healthy Troy and healthy Ben. I think most predictions are excusable considering how much Troy has been out.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 29, 2009 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
Are you really talking?
Do I need to look up the quotes of all you jackals over at the Beatdown? “Our secondary is miles better this year and our pass rush is still tops of the league”. Uhhh yeah no. I would be quiet until Flacco figures out how to throw touchdowns again.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 28, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, I was really talking.
Now go enjoy MD beating BC.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
I believe mine was 13-3
Only 1 game off that being possible so far. I havent seen SteelersChatPack around to accept he hasnt got his 6th “correctly predicted” record……..
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Nov 28, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
F'n oath
Last year was one of those years where the teams we lost too werent all that bad on paper, and we shook those losses where we played down to opponents
This year, not so much.
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Nov 28, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
2005
Optimism was rewarded after a 5-5 start and getting torched by the 10-0 Colts
Its not always the fairytale, but I wont ever let up
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Nov 29, 2009 2:37 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah but did we have any glaring flaws like our ST that year? The worst ST in the last 10 years or so?
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 29, 2009 8:34 AM EST up reply actions
Ok the Blk & Gold need to pluck the Ravens bigtime today..
Johnny is losing hope. Can’t let that happen!
When the tailgate drops, the BS stops. Shut up and play!
Sorry. It was a really tough holiday on my family and my usual good spirits went out the window. I should back to optimistic after the weekend. Sorry for the negativity.
Seriously though, Go STEELERS! Dixon FTW!
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 29, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
It's all good Johnny
No diehard fan left behind. We got ya.
When the tailgate drops, the BS stops. Shut up and play!
What is frustrating was that last year Tomlin “fixed” ST coverage.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
Quick fix never holds.
Patching a problem vs. addressing it at the root. We’ve seen the leaks in different areas (remembering fondly the secondary problems not-so-many years ago when teams would come out throwing 40 & 50 times every game because they knew our secondary was held together with elmers glue and rice paper.) This season clearly illustrates a weakness that the management has to address in the draft and with free agency this off season. Fix it for real this time.
When the tailgate drops, the BS stops. Shut up and play!
wow do expectaions change now or stay the same
Dixon seems bright and athletic all he lacks is experience lets hope Mendy gets alot of touches our D scores one and hopefully Logan as his coming out party will b OK
Smart move
As much as I would like to beat the Steelers with Ben at QB, it is not worth risking his season or even career with a team that loves to get after Ben more than any other in the league. Only bad part is, Dennis Dixon has a noodle arm.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
BIG IF
Well Mr Malor I know you think you are smart but what do you really know about Dennis Dixon? At the Pro Level he is untested which means he can be the next Akili Smith or the next Randall Cunningham. One thing I do know about Dennis Dixon is that (this is my big if) if he does not hurt his knee in his senior year at Oregon he probably wins the Heisman and leads an undefeated Oregon squad to a title. Heis a winner an untested.
Also I think the Steelers needed a shot of reality that Ben can not always sprinkle his magic and win games from behind. We need some thing to rally around to come together as a team and focus to cut our our mistakes. A comfort zone is human nature when you have achieved the ultimate levels of success. Someties you need a wake up call and this is it. Miscues are holding us back. Something that can be fixed.
Good Luck,
I can tell
I follow College Football nearly as much as I follow the NFL, so I know a good bit about Dixon. Their offense was really good when him and Stewart were there and I tried to watch them as much as possible. His scrambling ability is amazing and I do agree that he would have had a legitimate shot at winning the Heisman had he not gotten injured, but I have already gone and watched highlights and his arm does not impress me too much, and that was on the college level.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Could not disagree with you more
I followed Dixon’s production a bit myself. He doesn’t have a rocket, but he does not have a noodle arm. Pennington is a noodle arm, Dixon throws a lot harder than he does. Look at both of their highlight reels. Not even close. And when you consider the year Pennington had in the NFL last year, I think Dixon is just fine.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 28, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
WOW
Steelers will need to do something they have never been able to do against the BrownRavens. Run the ball.
The O line needs to have the game of their lives against Murderin’ Ray and his bunch of thugs. They will be seething and the crowd will be ultra hostile.
The defense needs to step up and play a 2008 style of “smash mouth” with a take away or two and a couple “splash plays” We could have really used 43 Sunday night.
The special teams needs to play out of character. That means deep kickoffs and punts. Tackle, tackle, tackle.
In the end I agree this is a prudent and smart move not just for the rest of the season but for the rest of 7’s career.
When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen
+ 1
This could be the best thing for not only the team, but also for Arians who (I have finally been forced to acknowledge) undervalues the running game. We can’t afford to be of the attitude that runners of the talent of Mendenhall and Parker are just something to do in between throws to our receivers.
The Ravens can be depended upon to be desperate. After all if they can’t beat the Dixon led Steelers at home, they might as well say that their season is over all ready.
On the other hand let’s remember our QB corps isn’t ranked number one in the league for no reason. What a boost if Dixon can pull out a win.
by Ivan Cole (RickVa) on Nov 28, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
It doesnt matter
We cant run on baltimore. Its not going to happen. We dont have Kemo either.
Arians always calls the Baltimore games like a fuckin retard. He just sends his runner, usually FWP, right into Haloti Ngata’s gaping mouth and just keeps shoving runners up the middle of that brutal defense. Hes a moron.
Now were gonna get a super marty-ball conservative gameplan that’d make Sarah Palin blush, and its gonna suck because nobody will just let Dixon throw the ball.
You CANT alter the gameplan, you have to let the #2 QB know that he is the #1 QB this weekend, and should be treated as such.
by Mechem on Nov 28, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
We might have an advantage
There’s no tape on Dixon, Dixon is an elusive QB and may pose a problem as the Ravens have Been preparing for BB. This obviously changes everything, Ive only seen Dixon once in pre-season and they threw him in the game a quater early because of batches injurie and he did just fine, this will also inspire the rest of the team to step up their play
Given how brittle Chuck has become and how physical Ben plays, it’s probably a blessing we have a young, talent QB like Dixon on the roster. That being said, it was going to be a tough game for the Steelers anyway. With Ben, Troy, Aaron Smith, and Kemo out it’s going to be even tougher. I’m not saying the Steelers can’t win, but if they did win it would be one of those huge, cathartic, season saving wins. I think it’s unlikely, but if it did happen it could have a huge psychological effect on the team.
Remember our list of the players that the Steelers could least afford to lose? While there was some disagreement about the positioning of specific players, most everyone agreed that among the more irreplaceable were Big Ben, Troy, and Smith. And, ironically enough, the Steelers travel to Bmore today without either of those three playing.
by BluegrassSteeler on Nov 28, 2009 12:21 PM EST reply actions
Prediction
2-0, steelers.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
oh well, we'll always have the Broncos game
"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."
And the Vikings game.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 28, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
Oopsie Favre is throwing an invisible ball.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 29, 2009 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
O really?
The Ravens have NO character anyway! Look how they refused to play opening day against us, and the Titans, did! I would not be shocked if we kept it close and pulled out a win..It says a lot about a team to cry to the league about not wanting to play on opening night, for fear of a loss! So you raven fans, even IF you win this game, you will always be second fiddle to the steelers! You lack character and class!
ode to worldtrip
I would be phenomenally impressed if the ravens fans stuck it to the steelers and pulled out a victory.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
they complained..
They didnt want opening nite in Pitt
by nycsteelerfan on Nov 28, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
Uhhh have you seen how physical the Steelers Ravens games are? Its almost guaranteed injuries. So the Ravens were pretty smart if you ask me.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 28, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
Idiotic
So it is right to have the Ravens play monday night 3 straight years on primetime against the steelers at Pitt? Name me one other team that has had to do that.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
It’s ok, maybe if you are really nice they’ll let you have your own big boys night.
by Phantaskippy on Nov 29, 2009 3:45 AM EST up reply actions
The smart play is that the steelers will run 70% of the time. Dixon will be expected to hand it off constantly.
Arians loves to pass the ball. Arians loves doing what common sense suggests is unwise. Against the ravens? I can’t say I’ll disagree. I fully expect the steelers to come out passing. No one should be surprised if the steelers ratio is 50/50. If the steelers lose, Arians is going to get his ass handed to him by fans either way, and that’s too bad. If the steelers win, everyone but Arians is going to get the credit.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
Excited to see Dixon play
I love the Steelers, look forward all week to watching the Steeler game, will be crushed if they don’t make the playoffs.
But it is an entertainment, not life and death. And getting a chance to watch this young and exciting QB play his first game has me plenty looking forward to Sunday night. New dimension to rivalry game, what can the kid with the quick mind and fancy legs do? Any prime time in him?
And the big question we all have been asking, do we have a legitimate backup in Dennis Dixon? One loss won’t end this season, 10 wins still gets a playoff spot. Relax and enjoy the show is what I say.
"More than 70 percent of putts left short do not go in."
by euwolfie on Nov 28, 2009 1:08 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
Totally agree
I too am very excited to see what Dixon can do tomorrow. I just hope Tomlin and Arians use a couple non-conventional plays with him to fully utilize his skills.
This takes the pressure off the game
I’m excited to see Dixon play, I didn’t like the pick at the time, and I don’t think his skill set is conducive to NFL QB play, but if this is the hand dealt I want to see it played.
The season won’t be over if they lose to the Ravens, I say, let everyone get healthy, see what the rookie can do, and maybe supercharge the rest of the season with a surprise win.
Agreed except for that last part
10 wins, not necessarily playoffs dude.
Pats didnt make it with 11.
Were at last years loss total with 6 to go, we need this game.
10 wins still gets a playoff spot.
The 2008 Pats would like to disagree with you: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/standings?year=season_2008
The 2007 Browns as well http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/standings?year=season_2007
2005 Chiefs http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/standings?year=season_2005
2003 Dolphins http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/standings?year=season_2003
etc. etc.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 28, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I think it will take at least 11 this year.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
i dont
Baltimore’s not getting to 11, neither is Miami or Jacksonville. Denver might, but I don’t think so. Looks like they will get to 10 though. Who else is there? Houston? Nope, Jets? Nope. Titans? 10 wins definitely gets one of the two Wild Cards this year. Probably both actually, imo.
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
by Michael Bean on Nov 28, 2009 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
I disagree, but it’s all guesswork.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
yea
We’ll see :)
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by Michael Bean on Nov 28, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone else feel the AFC is relatively weak this year?
Jacksonville is having a quiet and less than impressive 6-4 run.
Houston is too inconsistant and I think lack of experience in tough games hurts their chances.
Baltimore is hurting and lackluster on offense aside from Ray Rice. D still playing well enough though
Like you say, Jets, no. Titans having to win out seems very unlikely.
Denver? Giants have been rubbish, but they dominated that game, but whether that was a case of Denver being good or NY being poor we shall see
Overall, I am not impressed with this years Wildcard pool.
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Nov 28, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed
However, the league is designed for everybody to go 8-8… So theoretically a year like this is more ideal.
I do think 10 wins could secure a playoff spot in general, but I felt like pointing out that its not a constant anymore. This year its possible.
Past years requiring 11 wins has no bearing
Blitz is right. Six games left. To get to 11 wins, Balt, Houston, Miami must go 6-0. Jags must go 5-1, Broncos 4-1. Not one of these scenarios is likely. The chances of two of them happening are ridiculous. Maybe, not likely, one wildcard team gets in with 11. Very likely, almost certain, at least one team gets in with 10 or less wins.
"More than 70 percent of putts left short do not go in."
Rec'd
I share the enthusiasm of Dixon, and am very excited to see him play
Although i share SteelGuy99’s opinion above/below (im lost) that 10 wins in the AFC is not enough, maybe in 2007 with a weak division, but not this year
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Nov 28, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
Im excited to see our Mean Joe Greene award winner make his nfirst start
thats right Ramon Foster fills in at LG plowing big holes for our leading rusher The Rocket Rashard and of course not missing assignments and picking last second line changes called by Hartwig.
Re: Arians
Like steelguy, I hope Arians doesn’t decide to summon the ghost of Woody Hayes and employ the old “three yards and a cloud of field turf” strategy. Playing not to lose doesn’t seem like the way to go. Since no one is going to expect much from the offense now, isn’t this a great opportunity to turn Dixon loose? I have to believe they’ve worked on stuff geared to take advantage of his mobility and skill set. Play-actions, sprint-outs, maybe some zone-read. How much time will the Ravens have had to prepare for Dixon? Hopefully BA will get creative and show Baltimore some stuff they haven’t seen from us all year. It will be especially important to keep them off balance on first down to try to keep us out of 2nd and long when Baltimore can get aggressive with the blitz. I’d screen the hell out of them knowing how eager they’ll be to get after Dixon. All in all, it will be interesting to watch Dixon play, but I’m more interested in how BA handles this. His game-plan will go a long way towards determining how successful Dixon (and thus the Steelers) will be.
by cliff harris is still a punk! on Nov 28, 2009 1:20 PM EST reply actions
I think both the Steelers and Ravens coaching staffs are smarter than most people give credit for
Right after the game, the Steelers are ambiguous about whether Big Ben was concussed, and insist he will play. Then he is listed as questionable, then Dixon is announced as a starter. I think they knew immediately after Big Ben was concussed that he wouldn’t start this game, but didn’t want to give the Ravens a week to prepare for Dixon.
On the Ravens side, however, I am sure that they have been preparing for both scenarios, and have watched some film of Dixon.
go pens!
Fun to see Dixon get a shot...
I’m looking forward to see Dixon get a shot. It’d be a great way to start out a career! I wanna see some screens, naked boots, CHECK DOWNS TO WIDE OPEN RBs, QB draws, and freaking A throw the ball to Heath. Young QB=love for the TE.
Raise your hand
if you think Byron doesn’t regret not signing with the Steelers this year.
Raise your hand if you wish he signed with the Steelers.
I raised my hand twice.
by 13thieves on Nov 28, 2009 2:09 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
just once
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
by Michael Bean on Nov 28, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
We’ll see. Dixon could be a stud in disguise. We’ll have to see how it plays out.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 28, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
Once. He wanted a starting job, he went to Tampa, where I still think they gave up on him too early in the season. Josh Johnson was rubbish, and Freeman is taking his knocks.
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Nov 28, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
Her we go!!!
I personally am excited as hell about this game, as much as I love BB and Troy, I feel that this may be the exact thing to galvanize this team and force some of the unheralded leaders to step up and lead. We find out who we are through adversity not delight. And lets not all forget that the shitbirds are pretty beat up as well and ray-rays’ bones are startin to creak!! I think some of our young guns step up big and show a glimpse of the futuer!!
I agree
Part of me feels sick to my stomach, but look what happened the last two weeks. Both times the opposing team was missing one or more of their best players, and both times young guys stepped up to the plate and played some quality football. SN believes that we beat ourselves in KC, and there’s a lot of truth to that, but there was some great football played by guys nobody had ever heard of. And having the Ravens off-balance surely isn’t a bad thing either. Honestly, I feel like I can enjoy the game a lot more now, because nobody will blame Dixon for not winning, and I won’t be terrified that Ben is going to get his brains permanently scrambled. Not this week, anyhow. Go Steelers!
by Rebecca Rollett on Nov 28, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
+1 momma
All I could think about this week was Ben getting slammed to the ground.
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
by Michael Bean on Nov 28, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
Now it's our chance
We’ve got DD in the backfield and a new spark. Let’s see if our boys rally around him and play their hearts out for him. It’s big time in Baltimore. Defense has got to step it up. Special teams has to show up. We can do this! Let’s go Steelers!!
Bring a towel to the game. Black or gold or yellow. If you don't have one buy one, If you can't buy one, dye one!!!
by SoCalSteelerFan on Nov 28, 2009 3:13 PM EST reply actions
im super excited for Dixon
Tough spot for him in such a huge game against a rival, so I hope people aren’t expecting too, too much from him. But gosh would it be sweet if he could lead the team to a victory tomorrow.
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
The question is, are you prepared for the cries of Lord Dixon to start?
If it means a win, I guess I could deal.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
LOL
Well I will say this – in an ideal world Dixon plays real well Sunday, particularly in how he gets rid of the ball quickly and still gets big passing plays down the field. Ben could then watch that and maybe do a little more of the same himself so he doesn’t keep taking so many hits.
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
by Michael Bean on Nov 28, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Oh god
It could be worse than the Redman situation
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 28, 2009 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
Of course the one game I get to go to this year
Is the game Ben is out. Damn! Hopefully, DIxon will make it worth my money. I could not bare Ravens fans if the game is a blow out.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
Think of it this way, you’ll get a really good look at Dixon.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
Truth
And if we do win, that would be very embarrassing for Ravens fans.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 28, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
Almost as embarrassing
as us losing to KC…
by Rebecca Rollett on Nov 28, 2009 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
Actually, I retract my statement
It really would not be that embarrassing if we lose to you. Yes, missing your 2 best players on your team is tough to overcome, but your defense can definitely still win you games. If they get turnovers, you will have a great chance to win. As long as Dixon does not turn the ball over (which I cannot imagine happening) you should have a legit shot.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Dixon's Dink and Dunk will win us this game
He can do what Ben and Arians couldn’t. I think having Dixon in gives us more than a fighting chance. D and D will beat the ravens, and allow Mendenhall some bruising runs.
If BB was in, he would be throwing all day, and that may or may not win- we just don’t know these days. Let’s give the guy a rest.
maybe it's just me
but this makes tomorrow’s game way more interesting to watch – I’m really excited to see what DD can do. I’m not happy that we’re without Ben’s talent, but I’m happy that he and the Steelers are doing the right thing, and erring on the side of caution.
I am coming around
I think this is the right call (like the one on Clark – different but the same). We will see what we have in DD. It might go a long way to determining if Batch comes back next year. Maybe the team will play with an edge because they know Ben can’t bail them out. You never know.
Erik
Wild Duck Formation
Even the most optimistic of Steelers fans, which I would consider myself to be one, has to admit that this does not look good for the Black and Gold. Dixon, making his first start, on the road, on National TV, against the hated Ravens….I hope the Wild Duck Formation can put up enough points to keep it close and maybe Harrison and Woodley can make a few plays late to win it on defense.
by Heckler's Sports on Nov 28, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions
Bad. But maybe not soooo bad.
BB out is huge. More to say on that? Nah.
As far as DD goes…..we all expect more running and I think it’s going to be possible. Suggs is out. Their D wont be as tough. Tough…but not AS TOUGH.
I think they’ll make the passing simple for DD. Quick passing game, run the ball and play action.
Steelers have lots of play makers. DD just needs to play safe and get the ball to our Men of Steel. Ward, Holmes, Wallace, Miller, Mendenhall…….The Ravens will be foolish to relax…….and let’s hope that they DO relax.
HUGE GAME. But all is not lost…..not by a longshot!!!
GO STEELERS!!!
OH...
And there could be more pressure on the Ravens to win. They have no BB to deal with, so they’re expected to win. DD and the Steelers are already being talked about how they’ll lose this game.
Ravens lose and they could be demoralized!!!
We are so totally F'ed right now. I feel like Hudson from Aliens:
[after the drop-ship crashes] That’s great. That’s just fing great, man! Now what the f are we supposed to do? We’re in some real pretty s now man! Game’s over man, game’s fing over! What the f are we gonna do now? What are we gonna do?
Then I have to go to sleep and get up and go to work. That will be the real disaster!!
"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."
Hey Mr. Sky!
How did you get all the way down here?!
I hope Dixon does well, but Baltimore will be blitzing him like there’s no tomorrow.
Wow this is a lot of posts for a fanshot!
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"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
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