7-5 and we found our QB for the rest of the season

[Coach]

I like our chances to make the playoffs.


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[Smash]

Team Duck!

 

[Chicoman]

Duck Season! FIRE!!!

 

[skline00]

We finished it Kitchen!

 

[TDX27]

When they let Duck throw it, he did very well. The INT and ensuing return were all on Johnson. Not sure what he was doing on that play.

 

[BLITZ]

this game was all about a dominate defense. with that you can afford to take a few chances on offense!!

 

[Ironcitysteelers]

How that RB do?

 

[Coach]

I saw good decision making, the ability to hit a moving target, and a nice touch on the deep ball. He can run with the ball too.

Also he can take a shot without bitching about it, and seems to have good charisma. By no means should Duck be viewed as Ben's long term successor, but I do think he'll prove to be our best back up the Steelers have had in years. Once Ju-Ju comes back things will be even better. Not missing Conner at all.

 

[black and gold apex]

Steelers need to ask the league to just have three quarters. For a bunch of no names the offense did alright .

 

[nitsuj1225]

He throws a nice ball but definitely room for improvement. Any kind of pressure and he rolls right every time, even when the rush is coming from the right. Nearly a costly fumble when he tried to throw it left handed. Threw it away when we needed to run the clock, just take the sack (Berry will boot it into the endzone anyway).

The script in the first quarter was terrible and it was the same BS play calling they had with Mason. It's not a surprise they started moving the ball when they opened up the playbook. I don't know why Fichtner can't see run run pass doesn't work when you don't have a passing game that scares anyone.

Washington also made some incredible catches today and he got my game ball.

Duck is basically where Mason was before getting knocked out. I thought Mason could improve on his faults but actually regressed (wonder how much of it was the hit). Hopefully it's only up from here for Duck (and Fichtners play calling).

 

[Coach]

When they let Duck throw it, he did very well. The INT and ensuing return were all on Johnson. Not sure what he was doing on that play.

I'm not sure what Johnson was thinking when he ran out of bounds. Well maybe the guy just doesn't like to get hit and did it instinctively.

 

[slashsteel]

Duck ****** up with that INT thankfully the D balled out for the win.

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[Coach]

He throws a nice ball but definitely room for improvement. Any kind of pressure and he rolls right every time, even when the rush is coming from the right. Nearly a costly fumble when he tried to throw it left handed. Threw it away when we needed to run the clock, just take the sack (Berry will boot it into the endzone anyway).

The script in the first quarter was terrible and it was the same BS play calling they had with Mason. It's not a surprise they started moving the ball when they opened up the playbook. I don't know why Fichtner can't see run run pass doesn't work when you don't have a passing game that scares anyone.

Washington also made some incredible catches today and he got my game ball.

Duck is basically where Mason was before getting knocked out. I thought Mason could improve on his faults but actually regressed (wonder how much of it was the hit). Hopefully it's only up from here for Duck (and Fichtners play calling).

I disagree, Duck played better today than Mason ever has and did it without Pouncey or Ju-Ju.

 

[Punxsutawney]

I'm looking forward to seeing how Hodges performs the rest of the year.

He and Washington seem to have some chemistry.

 

[madinsomniac]

He definitely earned another start, but he throws into coverage and that’s going to lead to a big interception game ... he is at least a year or two from being ready...

Its like with Rudolph... the plays he has made often could have gone really wrong... in Rudolph ‘s case you point all of them out and harp on them... with duck you ignore it... they are both young and they are both going to **** up a lot...

I don’t understand why people can’t just root for both of them... its more likely knowing tomlin that Rudolph will be back in as soon as dick has a bad game... which isn’t going to help either, but we are going to have to hope for the best here...

 

[Shane Falco]

Duck ****** up with that INT thankfully the D balled out for the win.

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18 ran the wrong route. Nevertheless- Hodges managed the game well

 

[Coach]

I'm looking forward to seeing how Hodges performs the rest of the year.

He and Washington seem to have some chemistry.

100% Duck looks like he played college ball with Washington. Accuracy is the main thing, with Duck our WR's and even TE's become more of a factor. He throws it down the field. Check down city and dump offs are no longer the cornerstone of the passing game.

 

[nitsuj1225]

100% Duck looks like he played college ball with Washington. Accuracy is the main thing, with Duck our WR's and even TE's become more of a factor. He throws it down the field. Check down city and dump offs are no longer the cornerstone of the passing game.

Did you watch the first quarter??

 

[madinsomniac]

I disagree, Duck played better today than Mason ever has and did it without Pouncey or Ju-Ju.

Your blinded by your typical agenda... hodges made more than his share of blunders... the wrs caught balls that they dropped for Rudolph, and the browns didn’t make plays on the contested balls...

Look we need the oline and wrs to do better regardless of whom is in... but lets not act like Washington didn’t make this a win instead of another sad offensive showing...

 

[slashsteel]

18 ran the wrong route. Nevertheless- Hodges managed the game well

He did ok. Missed some open passes, the Int was ugly and he should have sat on it on the one play instead of throwing it. Which stopped the clock. He had good and bad plays. I like how he played overall but there is some things to work on. Happy for the win more than anything.

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[SteveA]

Duck is basically where Mason was before getting knocked out.

No way in hell.....

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

I like our chances to make the playoffs.


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Nobody cares. Chances are we could make it as a wild card, then exit as quickly as we came.

Also as good a chance that Mason starts again some time this season. But again. It's all bs , and a. Non factor.

 

[Punxsutawney]

Your blinded by your typical agenda... hodges made more than his share of blunders... the wrs caught balls that they dropped for Rudolph, and the browns didn’t make plays on the contested balls...

Look we need the oline and wrs to do better regardless of whom is in... but lets not act like Washington didn’t make this a win instead of another sad offensive showing...

Speaking of Washington, where was he with Rudolph throwing to him?

The last couple games with Hodges, Washington suddenly looks like a potential star WR. Why is that?

To me, Hodges is just the better, more confident passer between him and Rudolph.

 

[Steel G]

He did ok. Missed some open passes, the Int was ugly and he should have sat on it on the one play instead of throwing it. Which stopped the clock. He had good and bad plays. I like how he played overall but there is some things to work on. Happy for the win more than anything.

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Yeah, he played about as well as can be expected. They are so young and green on offense, but there are times when Fichtner handcuffs them with awful play calls. This O can't function with run, run, pass. And when up by 10 in the 4th, keep the clock moving. Some of that is on Duck, but you've also got to put him in the right position. Good win though, and good bounce back for the D after a shaky start.

Now, have to watch the Raiders and Titans down the stretch for that final spot. Or maybe the Texans if they fall back. 1st wild card isn't out of the question either if the Rats beat the Bills next week.

 

[JMM]