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Questions for the SN Podcast 11/17

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Hey guys,

Steelers are not playing perfect football, but they have a perfect record. Let us know what your burning questions are this week and and we will do our best to answer them!
 
the obviously most important question is How the hell do they fix the running game

Tagging on, difficult thing for me to bring up but our running game has flopped since Decasto came back Dotson was benched. What's up?
 
Beside the obvious all pro status or was, he's been one of my favorites. I expect him to pick it up in the second half of the season like he always does. Injuries?
 
1. Is there any quick fix for the runblocking... since munch left it has nosedived..
2. Why don’t teams use a rb at holder for kicks? You’d think with the no lining up over center in kicking rules that threat of having a real runner back there would put the d on its heels...
3. Can you explain the difference between bens year this year and all those other high profile qbs that were frontrunners for mvp during long undefeated streaks?
3a. Then can you explain the difference between all the High profile qbs that missed almost whole seasons then had simular stats to ben and were frontrunners for CPOTY? I am confused how he isn’t getting more National credit here... its not like we have a stud running game that he is being carried by

4... hot take, Cowher or Tomlin, who is better? Cause tomlin catches cowher in wins this year or next....
 
ben is the donald trump of the NFL.


my question.

With Derek Watt out so many games and now still invisible. Why do we do this? IF we are going to use a FB at times as a lead blocker, and its part of our offensive game plans, why dont we have a viable back up, or at least someone else trained to do the job in a pinch. NO, we just abandon the whole FB use until our full back comes back.
 
Tagging on, difficult thing for me to bring up but our running game has flopped since Decasto came back Dotson was benched. What's up?

I would add Pouncy to that equation. Once a dynamic duo in the run game, they seem lost without Gilbert. Was he that good or is Okorafor not as cohesive ?

Is Feiler not holding up his end of the deal ?

Maybe the days of pulling guards and trap blocks have gone to the unproductive list as the quickness of these aging lineman declines ?

We used to have some very impressive analysis on this site with replays of individual player contributions that would diagram the problem. You up for that Cope or get one of the computer nerds to spend some time going over film. What does PFF say ?

Or we can just send out a call for Danny Krieder...anything is better than nothing.

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I would add Pouncy to that equation. Once a dynamic duo in the run game, they seem lost without Gilbert. Was he that good or is Okorafor not as cohesive ?

Is Feiler not holding up his end of the deal ?

Maybe the days of pulling guards and trap blocks have gone to the unproductive list as the quickness of these aging lineman declines ?

We used to have some very impressive analysis on this site with replays of individual player contributions that would diagram the problem. You up for that Cope or get one of the computer nerds to spend some time going over film. What does PFF say ?

Or we can just send out a call for Danny Krieder...anything is better than nothing.

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Loved me some Kreider and Whitman!
 
Looks like they kept McFarland home with illness symptoms and now with a deep cleaning of the South Side complex, it really appears they are catching on to stopping spread of COVID. The question is, does anyone else on this roster come down with COVID or are we temporarily in the clear from this staffer and McDonald positive test period over the last week?
 
After all the calls to fire Danny Bubble Gum Smith last week, does he get credit for the ST explosion this week?

More importantly - what are the three keys for Offense and three keys for Defense for the Jags game?
 
After all the calls to fire Danny Bubble Gum Smith last week, does he get credit for the ST explosion this week?

More importantly - what are the three keys for Offense and three keys for Defense for the Jags game?

Did they convert a fake punt against us? He should be fired
 
After all the calls to fire Danny Bubble Gum Smith last week, does he get credit for the ST explosion this week?

More importantly - what are the three keys for Offense and three keys for Defense for the Jags game?



Danny BUBBLES does get credit as his arrow is pointing up, just hope for more than a couple weeks. Coaching can make / break STs in a hurry and since the Dallas debacle he is more focused, as should be. Continue on Mr. Bubbles, we all want this.!




Salute the nation
 
1). Statistically speaking, where does our current STEELERS defense rank amongst the "GREAT" Steelers defenses of the past ?
....... Do you think it's top 5-10 ?

2)). Our whole team is focused not just on the field but off the field as well. In a percentage form how big is the chance the C-19 will derail ........their season through cause of their own ?

3). Social Media has tamed way down since little chest is gone. Who currently is biggest user & has it been disruptive (I think no) ?

4). Yes or No,........ Undefeated season ?

5). I see Baltimore / Buffalo / Indianapolis as being very COMPETATIVE games how will we fair....3/0...2/1...1/2...0/3.....I see 3-0



Thayt is a bunch



Salute the nation
 
Did they convert a fake punt against us? He should be fired

Yeah im not sure how much credit he should get for the wind ******* with the bengals return game all day long... and our great return was patience and vision from mccloud not outrunning his coverage...
 
How do you get veteran offensive lineman to come out their comfort zone of pass protec, and become more aggressive with the more physically demanding run blocking, in order to jump start our running game?

Yes---Im looking at you Pouncey, DeCastro, and Villanueva
 
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I would add Pouncy to that equation. Once a dynamic duo in the run game, they seem lost without Gilbert. Was he that good or is Okorafor not as cohesive ?

Is Feiler not holding up his end of the deal ?

Maybe the days of pulling guards and trap blocks have gone to the unproductive list as the quickness of these aging lineman declines ?

We used to have some very impressive analysis on this site with replays of individual player contributions that would diagram the problem. You up for that Cope or get one of the computer nerds to spend some time going over film. What does PFF say ?

Seems Alex already done that...

 
Seems Alex already done that...



Seems like it is a cross between missed assignments and not being physical enough. Big Dot can solve one of those two problems when available and the other can be practiced with more attention to detail. Back to the lab !
 
Seems like it is a cross between missed assignments and not being physical enough. Big Dot can solve one of those two problems when available and the other can be practiced with more attention to detail. Back to the lab !

If I could put a single issue to it, I would say it's a " get your head out of your *** " problem. In all those scenarios the blockers not only missed their guys but only made a half *** attempt to begin with...jus sayin'. Surprise of all surprises, #66 ( our BEST OLman ) is a culprit in all three plays,,,tsk-tsk

We got our eye on you big boy,

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