Driveby Report Big Benless edition

at this point I say have Wallace handle KO see what he can do on them

As for Farrior in coverage, we used to have OLB that covered people. We haven’t been doing that. Porter was sick in coverage and blitzing, are Harrison and Woodley not as good, or just too slow?

As for running the ball, we got a lot of 3-7 yard gains on first down, that has not been the case most games. Not many people run the ball on 2nd and 9, or 2nd and 8. If we can keep getting good first down gains there will be more running plays. I am seriously convinced Arians tries to be balanced, but when your only favorable rushing down and distance is first and ten, the reps aren’t going to be there.

What’s with those uniforms?

Why doesn’t Dan Snyder sell the skins to Hugh Hefner?

Just little things at first. I remember feeling a bit uneasy about Santonio’s reaction to Ben’s “I did not feel right” statement after the Cincy loss. Watching Total Access on Fri I was shocked to hear a report about Ben not being sure about his status. This seemed like too much access for a Steeler team. Then came Sunday night. Though I thought it was a bit overblown, I was shocked to hear Hines make those comments. Are the Steelers losing their mystique? One of the reasons that attracted me to this team was their unity, another was their air of being a bit mysterious. I hope they can resolve any issues that they have behind closed doors and go back to being the classy business-like team that I love and respect. We have faced challenges before, we are not the Cowboys, we do not eat our young.

I’m now questioning his field vision. Not sure he’s worth the spot anymore. H seems to be running carey davis style right into a wall of players. Most returns for a TD involve running sideways initially and I didn’t see him trying that.

1) Dennis was terrific, and I would feel comfortable that he can handle the car keys if needed. It makes you wonder if Charlie gets pushed into starting that coaching job and moved off the active roster…..
2) Not a fan of BA, as you and I traded in the other post. Your comments here actually surprise me. I don’t hate the man either, but I seemed to be more critical than you on the other note. Here you seem to be more in agreement with me.
3) I agreed with DYMS earlier in the season and liked Logan a whole lot. I still do, but I’m getting a little impatient. I need to step back and take a deep breath.
4) I noticed Ivey as well, all around the plays…..
5) I love Farrior, warts and all. Timmons is starting to come into himself, and Fox has been outstanding when called upon. Maybe a rotation is needed? Maybe passing plays need Fox to come in? How much is the result of Troy being out? Good topic for another post for sure.
6) I’d like to see Ryan see the ball. A great example was last night when Gay was beat and if Ryan had been playing the ball instead of the hit, there would not be a long completion. Good call.
7) Foster looked pretty good to me. I heard the comments about foot speed, but was impressed more that you didn’t notice him in the game – the way linemen are supposed to not be noticed.
8) Mendy was terrific last night. In fact, and this is not on him so much, but I thought he should have gotten at least one or two more check-down passes. Very solid running and blocking.
9) I’ll defer to your call here…..nothing stood out last night.
10) +1. I was waiting for him to get the ball, figured he would have had a monster game.
11) Was a little disappointed really, this team has always been more about each other (a la Clark in Denver) and the sum total better than the individual parts. I’m not sure I really needed to hear anyone, let alone Hines, question a team mate. Or, maybe the team needed a little shake up and motivation. I just don’t know what to think.

Good job Arn, now that the raw emotions have faded a little, we can go back to thinking logically – and you have more than a few solid points to get that rolling.

Heath Miller: He was open.

Yep. I said in Blitz’s recap that Dixon really failed to go through his progressions on almost every passing play. Probably because he did not get enough practice time. There was one play (wish I remembered which one), it was somewhere in the 4th I think and the Steelers were on or around Baltimore’s 40-45. Dixon tunnel-visioned the left side of the field and threw that way. Heath was more wide open than I have seen a receiver all year 20 yards down the middle. If Dixon had found him it was a TD.

Your boy, Ramon, eh?

On the Spin Doctor, I believe he is still running a bit too upright, but it seems to be improving each week. I think he is beginning to realize putting his shoulder down can get him extra yards.

13. Blind side: How awesome is it to have commentator drolling over their “bigger” than life Hollywood “feel good” story of the NFL. Their just talking about how great he is…only to see him moved around like a cardboard box by anyone that lined up across from him? Deebo looked like Mighty Mouse pushing a building.