Steelers vs. Browns Week 1: Knee Jerk Reactions from the Steelers 21-21 tie with Cleveland

Finally football that counts! As Week 1 fell upon Steelers Nation, I was enthused to write about all which went down in Cleveland, and then the game started.

Nonetheless, a simple reminder, a knee jerk reaction is an immediate and unthinking, emotional reaction. I can safely say that’s a true definition of your’s truly and a good lot of Steeler Nation.

Here’s my real-time reactions during the Steelers 21-21 tie with the Browns.

1st Quarter

• It’s obvious they are trying to establish Conner early.
• Dont know if that ball slipped out of Ben’s mitts, but that was ugly.
• One thing that Hard Knocks emphasizesd was Cleveland’s lack of discipline. Two penalties in a row for Cleveland.
• Refs missed a helmet-to-helmet on Sean Davis. I’ll take it.
• No. 30 going hard.
• That Dog Pound motif is ugly.
• Tyrod might not be the QB too long in Cleveland.
• Switzer excites me.
• Is it the rain or is Ben off?
• Bad pick. If AB is covered by three guys, somebody else had to hav3 been open.
• This Bud’s for you. Big tip.
• Vintage Ben on that pass to Jesse James.

Quarter 2

• I hate Myles Garrett already.
• Could Switzer be a gadget guy?
• Thats the most I’ve seen Ben run in a couple of years.
• I’ll take the penalty. But I don’t like the call on Garrett. It’s a rule though.
• Great TD by Conner. But the haircut...Wow!
• I thought they’d call Tuitt on that one.
• Thats a rough penalty. Rookie can’t do that.
• Bostic is in there again.
• I thought Watt was going to get pinched.
• Switzer is gutsy.
• That was an over-over-overthrow.
• Deep down is Becker Mayfield hoping Taylor gets knocked out.
• Bruce Arians is quiet, but he’s much better than I thought he’d be.
• Jesse James is responsible for that last pick.
• This Bud’s for you again.
• And again.

Quarter 3

• The switch between Watt and Dupree is working.
• No problem with Burns slamming Landry. But the helmet? Gotta be more disciplined.
• When you have a second and goal at the two and you get two penalties, it’s hard to recover. Wow!
• Say Watt!
• Gotta feel good for Conner. I’ve never seen a player collectively rooted for more than James.
• How many “Le’Veon Who?” Posts are going up on Twitter and Facebook right now?
• Hilton needs to check into the West Penn Burn Unit
• Haden and Edmunds. Good break ups.

Quarter 4

• Matakevich is one of the better Special Teamers in the league.
• Good to see DeCastro going back in.
• Terrible punt.
• Tomlin was reverse-less on challenges last year. That should change.
• I don’t agree with Trent Green on this. But what do I know?
• Bud is getting pressure like crazy today.
• Bud just got crushed. Where is the flag?
• Ughhhhhhhh!
• Gutsy on third and one.
• Wow! Tie game.
• This is what conservative offense with a lead gets you.
• This is what good QBs do. Ben needs this series.
• I thought that was going to be a pick.
• Dont like that call on third down.
• Jordan Berry needs to boot the stuffing out of this ball.
• 12 men is inexcusable.
• Yes, nice coverage Cam Sutton.
• Don’t take your helmet off.

Overtime

• Good defense.
• Ben looks tentative, but good gain.
• This isn’t good. Look for the screen to the RB.
• Surprised Peppers called for a fair catch.
• Boswell is money for the win.
• Nevermind
• Well looks like the Steelers will lose this one...can’t believe this.
• Of course, Watt blocks it and the game ends in a tie.
• What are these feelings I’m feeling? This feels awful.

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So...now as I replay the game more and more in my head, my perceptions will alter. But for now, you just got a glimpse of the first thoughts that popped in my mind. Feel free to get your groove on in the comment section.