killer_ewok;1146865 wrote:Also, remember....no Ryan Clark for the opener. That won't help vs. Manning.
Didnt think of that but yeah, you are right. His replacement was the one responsible for the game losing TD, but throughout the game he did a very good job and who knows if the steelers even woulda got into OT without those plays.
That loss against Denver was as much on LeBeau as it was the players. The stubbornness to keep playing that press defense lead to the big plays. Dont get me wrong, I and every other steeler fan loved it early in the game when the defense was just mauling the denver offense but man, the broncos are professional's too. It is very difficult to consistantly play that style in the NFL because you opponants will take advantage of it. That scheme was like a HS game when one team is by far the most superior and can do whatever they want, whenever they want.
but anyways.......matching up vs the NFC east is always tough. I think washington will be much better, with dallas, nyg and philly all having the ability to make deep runs into the postseason. I think the last time we were matched up against them we did quite well tho.........