Takeaways of Pats game

[oneforthebus]

And his receivers have dropped a lot of balls.

Rodgers was three dropped passes away from having a great game in week one, and he didnt have Pittman in week 2, which is magnified by how terrible Metcalf has been.

Has Rodgers been great? No, but Im surprised by the amount of negativity towards him given how bad the OL has been and his top WR almost literally not being able to catch right now.

How good would he have looked in his prime if Jordy Nelson or Davonte Adams were dropping 3-4 balls a game?

He's not terrible but this year is a probably a wash and we have no plan for next year. Maybe spend this season figuring that out.

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

4 out of 5 offensive linemen are playing out of their natural position. I think they put up a graphic about it during the game. Can’t imagine why they would be so bad.

Not true. Fautanu was out his natural position last year same with McCormick. Thisnput them back at their natural position. I am not worried about them they will get it together. The other two need to go for Dunker and Max.

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

I'm ready to give the young guys a chance at QB. We're not going anywhere with AR, why not give them the experience and see who might be the future.

As the Browns have shown putting a young QB in behind bad players will just ruin them.

 

[Superman]

IMO - our offense is lacking some emotion and sense of urgency. It's like everyone is going through the motions expecting the old wizard to use his magic again and again. The right side of the line was as durable as wet toilet paper. The RBs had little room to run and that's on the OL. I don't know that I'd have moved Fautanu and McCormick to the left, but here we are. Iheanachor and Dunker need to start next week.

I'd rip the band-aid off and put Howard or Allar in for Rodgers. Not that Aaron is being bad, and he's certainly not being confused by anything the Defense shows, but the man is going to be crippled if he keeps playing.

I'd also send Mason to Chicago or Washington for a contingent 7th round pick.

The defense didnt play badly yesterday, but you can tell they're missing Peezy Jr. Either break the "tradition" of not signing players during the season or be prepared to move him in the off-season. His back problem will fix itself as soon as his signature is on that contract.

Oh, and DK.... invest in a juggs machine. Work with it 8 hours per day. You're a goddamned professional wide receiver and the 1st part of your job description is to catch the ball.

 

[steelhurt]

OL,OL,OL! It all starts up front and these guys simply are not getting the job done. They’ve been terrible. Fantanu, not making excuses but that guy is hurt. He’s was hobbling around on a bad ankle and was in a boot after the game.
Next, they do not have a number one receiver. Sorry, but they just don’t! Metcalf is not a number one. Poor route runner and not reliable hands. Bad combo and horrible contract.
Aaron, although moving better than I thought he would is close to 43 and just is not nearly as mobile and with this OL the QB must be extremely mobile. Jaxon Dart mobile.
Running backs getting slammed before they get to the line on most plays.
McCarthy got badly outcoached by Vrabel and his coordinators.
I don’t know if this can be fixed this season. Somehow have to do what you can to patch up this OL. Maybe insert the rookie Dunker at RG, Max I. at RT. Get Anderson and Cook the hell out of there.
Defense got burned on several plays but all and all played well enough to deliver a win if the offense would have not stunk out the place.
This could be the season they actually need by losing 10 or more games and make them realize it’s time to rebuild. Sorry if that hurts but that’s how the league works.

 

[diver]

OL,OL,OL! It all starts up front and these guys simply are not getting the job done. They’ve been terrible. Fantanu, not making excuses but that guy is hurt. He’s was hobbling around on a bad ankle and was in a boot after the game.
Next, they do not have a number one receiver. Sorry, but they just don’t! Metcalf is not a number one. Poor route runner and not reliable hands. Bad combo and horrible contract.
Aaron, although moving better than I thought he would is close to 43 and just is not nearly as mobile and with this OL the QB must be extremely mobile. Jaxon Dart mobile.
Running backs getting slammed before they get to the line on most plays.
McCarthy got badly outcoached by Vrabel and his coordinators.
I don’t know if this can be fixed this season. Somehow have to do what you can to patch up this OL. Maybe insert the rookie Dunker at RG, Max I. at RT. Get Anderson and Cook the hell out of there.
Defense got burned on several plays but all and all played well enough to deliver a win if the offense would have not stunk out the place.
This could be the season they actually need by losing 10 or more games and make them realize it’s time to rebuild. Sorry if that hurts but that’s how the league works.

I agree they have to put the young guys in on the right side of the line, but I think it is real hard to judge the line when there are zero threats in the skill positions. Hell, defenses can load 8 in the box, blitz with impunity and have no fear of getting burned. The QB can't move anymore, so they always know where he'll be. Just go with the youngsters on the line and frankly, if Rodgers doesn't last, so what?

 

[steelhurt]

This season is not going to get much better. Many teams on the schedule look pretty good and this could get real ugly fast.
Cincy looks good and that could be a couple loses. Jags look good and another loss. Broncos will be tough to beat. Texans are surprisingly struggling but I think that corrects itself. Eagles never lose to us in Philly. Ravens surprisingly struggled against Saints but they still have a damn good team.
Speaking of the Saints, they should be 2-0 and should have beaten the Lions last week.That might be a tough game in NO.
This could be that season so get prepared.

 

[xjx]

Burrow is looking at our defense as if it was a Thanksgiving turkey. Reports from Cincinnati are that he already has his carving knives sharpend.

We need a qb that is a threat to put up 24 points or more on the board regularly. We don't have that.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Rodgers isn't the problem. The announcers showed a stat in the first half that AR was being pressured on over 50% of his dropbacks. I believe they said it was the worst of his time with the Steelers. The OL has been terrible with the pressures and a complete lack of a run game. Dunkers supposedly was good on run plays but needed to work on his pass protection. Anderson is horrible at RG. I'd give Dunkers a shot in the not-too-distant future.

Sorry TDX27, Aaaa-Ron is part of the problem. He can’t escape at all and opposing defenses such as yesterday, brought the box knowing all to well he isn’t going anywhere. That allowed them to pin back their ears and not worry about cut-back or running lanes.

We made a mistake bringing him back but Coach McCarthy’s hands were tied due to previous coaching staff hole that was dug at QB. I’m sure McCarthy’s was in as his comfort level was better with Aaa-Ron while bringing in a whole new scheme.

This week of practice / prep for the bungles will help show some inner makings of the new staff. Keep in mind we as fans need to be patient as the new scheme / system is being incorporated, that takes time and need of his chosen players.




Salute the nation

 

[madinsomniac]

way too much early season overreaction here... anyone who didnt expect early growing pains on the Oline just wasnt paying attention...

as For DK... this is who he is... Tomlin and Smith wanted him because he was a great downfield blocker and YAC guy.. he has massive drop issues.. he is a hothead.. thats why he isnt in Seattle anymore.

The defense has given up 26 points in two games and has generated four turnovers in two games. The defense is NOT the problem.

Yep.. if the D had pitched a shutout yesterday, they still lose 3-7

 

[Steeltime]

OL,OL,OL! It all starts up front and these guys simply are not getting the job done. They’ve been terrible. Fantanu, not making excuses but that guy is hurt. He’s was hobbling around on a bad ankle and was in a boot after the game.

I suspect Fautanu obtained the boot by removing the one shoved up his *** by New England's defense.

 

[stillwright]

Rodgers isn't the problem. The announcers showed a stat in the first half that AR was being pressured on over 50% of his dropbacks. I believe they said it was the worst of his time with the Steelers. The OL has been terrible with the pressures and a complete lack of a run game. Dunkers supposedly was good on run plays but needed to work on his pass protection. Anderson is horrible at RG. I'd give Dunkers a shot in the not-too-distant future.

They needed to stop going play action and just let AR drop straight back. By the time he got his head around he had someone right on top of him. They simply were pinning their ears back and going right for AR.