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Rudolph to Start, Roethlisberger will Rest

madinsomniac said:
Right, but for the Browns to be out the Ravens have to get in... it like choosing between a **** sandwich and turd soup...

Also if the ravens lose, they need the Browns Or colts to lose as well Iirc
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Ah ok, I got ya. Yeah I agree.
 
thesteelcity said:
Yes on Watt! Probably Hayward, Haden and some other valuable older vets.
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I doubt Watt is going to sit. Tomlin said he isn't going to treat this like a preseason game so there maybe be a few more veterans such as Pouncey, DeCastro, Heyward, Haden. I can't imagine anyone else.
 
slashsteel said:
I doubt the Steelers would go after Darnold. Maybe if Ben hangs it up but I don't see that this year especially after last week's bounce back half. If they handcuff Rudolph then you don't get to really see where he is now in his development. Still you might be right on who they will sit...

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Yep, you're correct if they handcuff Rudolph we won't receive a clear picture of his progress. I'm going to be very interested to see how though he responds this week and who else we sit. On Ben like most here am convinced he injured his knee in that Dallas game. I think that's been a lot of his issues with not being able to step into his throws hence the short passing game and quick releases. Obviously they shot up the knee at halftime against the Colts since he came out throwing lasers and stepping into his throws.
 
SteelerFan448 said:
I doubt Watt is going to sit. Tomlin said he isn't going to treat this like a preseason game so there maybe be a few more veterans such as Pouncey, DeCastro, Heyward, Haden. I can't imagine anyone else.
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I'd pull Watt then at half time. I can't think of a more valuable guy than him or Heyward on the defense. Can't live in our fears, but don't want to lose them in a meaningless game.
 
I hope they open it up more and quit throwing 95% under 5 yard passes.
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Yes and no... I don't necessarily want to give any playoff teams film on the Steelers going away from the "Dink & Done" offense.
 
So Ben isn't " fine " and we are backing into the #3 seed with the Ravens being likely for the playoffs.
 
Coach said:
So Ben isn't " fine " and we are backing into the #3 seed with the Ravens being likely for the playoffs.
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Looks like it, if it plays out like they think it will this weekend. Not thrilled playing them a third time. Seems like they will be due after we already took two close ones from them.
 
This also might be Rudolph's last chance (we can hope) to convince them he has the potential to be a starter in this league. Otherwise, they really need to see what Ben is going to do and look for a QB in the draft. I still don't think they will pull the trigger in this draft as they are picking too late and have other huge needs. My guess is they will wait until Ben hangs them up to draft another QB. The 1st 2 rounds have to be OL and RB in no particular order.
 
Rudolph is better than most of you remember. I expect him to have a good game.

Also the Browns are 0-2 in the past 5 years playing the Steelers' backups...
 
steelhurt said:
They are taking this opportunity to not only rest Ben but to see once again how Mason performs especially against a team fighting for their playoff survival. I think we will learn a lot about the young Mr.Rudolph this week in how he respond with this opportunity. The Browns will be hunting for blood and I'm interested to see how he responds.
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I wonder what the offensive game plan Fichtner will come up with. Can't wait.
 
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stillwright said:
I wonder what the offensive game plan Fichtner will come up with. Can't wait.
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If you listen closely you can by hear the wide receiver screens and running plays on 2nd and long being installed now lol

In all seriousness let Rudolf throw the ball down the field for so many good reasons
 
Avoid_Lloyd said:
If you listen closely you can by hear the wide receiver screens and running plays on 2nd and long being installed now lol

In all seriousness let Rudolf throw the ball down the field for so many good reasons
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Let’s have a look at that arm.
 
Coach said:
So Ben isn't " fine " and we are backing into the #3 seed with the Ravens being likely for the playoffs.
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The only way this matters is if Miami can go win in Buffalo. They won’t. Might as well rest some guys, and we might win anyway.
 
Cope said:
Rudolph is better than most of you remember. I expect him to have a good game.
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I know this is your thing, Cope, but no he isn't. Showed zero signs of being anything more than an average QB getting a team to 7-9 wins with a good defense and running game. We'll need to see a huge leap forward on Sunday to make me and others feel any differently.
 
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Coach said:
So Ben isn't " fine " and we are backing into the #3 seed with the Ravens being likely for the playoffs.
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There are also scenarios where moving up to the 2nd seed would give us the Ravens first game, while avoiding them by staying at #3.
 
stillwright said:
I wonder what the offensive game plan Fichtner will come up with. Can't wait.
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Fichtner will be the scapegoat and rightfully so thus he will be gone after this season ends. Thats my feeling!
 
SteelerFan448 said:
I know this is your thing, Cope, but no he isn't. Showed zero signs of being anything more than an average QB getting a team to 7-9 wins with a good defense and running game. We'll need to see a huge leap forward on Sunday to make me and others feel any differently.
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I think some people... can't speak for Cope... but see that little bit of promise before his concussion. I don't think he is the answer personally but with being wet behind the ears career -games started, I can still see the need for the team to look closer. Perhaps they stamp him not worthy. Maybe they lean that way now who knows. I think they still aren't to the final conclusion yet.

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wig said:
Yes and no... I don't necessarily want to give any playoff teams film on the Steelers going away from the "Dink & Done" offense.
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I think about this too, but I also think having the long stuff on film only helps the short stuff. They need to get in those formations with #11 ON THE FIELD, and make teams loosen up off those short routes.
 
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