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Is Jason Whitlock a Steeler Fan?

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Jan 1, 2010 1:25 AM
I've heard that from a few different people but can't really buy it.

The Steelers barely defeated Green Bay and Baltimore and haven't looked close to being a team that's peaking or is dangerous. There is no swagger like in 2005 or 2008.
Jan 1, 2010 1:25am
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Jan 1, 2010 1:34 AM
New England is going to play for real.

They're coming off a great performance against Jacksonville and want to build off of that on the road at Houston and heading into the playoffs.

Plus, New England doesn't want to look like Indianapolis. That's been one of their big rivals. The Patriots no doubt will do the opposite and play to win.

Not sure about Cincinnati but I think they could use some momentum going into the playoffs.
Jan 1, 2010 1:34am
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Jan 1, 2010 10:01 AM
Non wrote: New England is going to play for real.

They're coming off a great performance against Jacksonville and want to build off of that on the road at Houston and heading into the playoffs.

Plus, New England doesn't want to look like Indianapolis. That's been one of their big rivals. The Patriots no doubt will do the opposite and play to win.

Not sure about Cincinnati but I think they could use some momentum going into the playoffs.
Wishful thinking on your part, I believe.

Both New England and Cincy really have nothing to gain by playing full out for the entire game. I look for both to basically lie down at some point early in the third quarter, if not sooner.

Gotta love the Jets, they get to make the playoffs because their final two opponents basically said: Go ahead and win.

I'm sure the NFL is loving that kind of image.
Jan 1, 2010 10:01am
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Jan 1, 2010 10:08 AM
Non wrote: I've heard that from a few different people but can't really buy it.

The Steelers barely defeated Green Bay and Baltimore and haven't looked close to being a team that's peaking or is dangerous. There is no swagger like in 2005 or 2008.
Ha I don't know how exactly you mean this but Green Bay and Baltimore are good teams. Baltimore just has some trouble in the discipline department. So beating both of these teams is an accomplishment compared to the rest of the season.
Jan 1, 2010 10:08am
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Jan 1, 2010 11:59 AM
Green Bay and Baltimore are good but I just don't see the Steelers as being hot all of a sudden. They've just made a few more plays the past couple weeks.
Jan 1, 2010 11:59am
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Jan 1, 2010 12:02 PM
Ha I just didn't know what you were getting at really. That is why I said what I did. The Steelers still have a good team. They just lost their mojo for whatever reason this year. I'm sure as a Steeler's fan you could name some of their problems like I could with the Ravens.
Jan 1, 2010 12:02pm
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Jan 1, 2010 12:08 PM
I really cannot stand listening to Whitlock when he subs in for Jim Rome. He is so boring and plays race into every situation.
Jan 1, 2010 12:08pm
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Jan 1, 2010 12:13 PM
You have to think if Aaron Smith and Troy Polamalu are healthy they're at least 10-5 right now instead of 8-7.

Sometimes they're able to overcome injuries but I think those are the two guys from their defense they could not afford to lose.
Jan 1, 2010 12:13pm
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Jan 1, 2010 12:21 PM
When Hampton and Smith are in there, it occupies three or four offensive blockers. That's what allowed the Steelers linebackers and defensive backs the freedom to get penetration and make more plays. It's all numbers. When you have 2-3 guys running to the ball there isn't going to be anywhere to run. When only one guy has to make the tackle, it's going to lead to more missed tackles and downhill running.

Then you take Troy out of the lineup and he's often times the wild card with his speed and instincts. That creates more confusion.
Jan 1, 2010 12:21pm
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Jan 1, 2010 12:22 PM
^ Yeah that is true.

If Baltimore would have had Ed Reed all season and some decent cornerbacks then I think they would be better than 8-7 also.
Jan 1, 2010 12:22pm
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Jan 1, 2010 12:27 PM
Baltimore is close.

I'd say they should get a big-time cornerback and another young wide receiver.
Jan 1, 2010 12:27pm
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Jan 1, 2010 12:32 PM
Yeah, Derrick Mason is still decent but he is getting old. They definitely need to make some moves in the off season. If they could get a big time corner and WR I would be stoked.
Jan 1, 2010 12:32pm
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Jan 1, 2010 1:04 PM
Writerbuckeye wrote:
Non wrote: New England is going to play for real.

They're coming off a great performance against Jacksonville and want to build off of that on the road at Houston and heading into the playoffs.

Plus, New England doesn't want to look like Indianapolis. That's been one of their big rivals. The Patriots no doubt will do the opposite and play to win.

Not sure about Cincinnati but I think they could use some momentum going into the playoffs.
Wishful thinking on your part, I believe.

Both New England and Cincy really have nothing to gain by playing full out for the entire game. I look for both to basically lie down at some point early in the third quarter, if not sooner.

Gotta love the Jets, they get to make the playoffs because their final two opponents basically said: Go ahead and win.

I'm sure the NFL is loving that kind of image.

I think New England wants to go in on a roll. They're kind of starting to peak and they'll want to play well at Houston.

Now they could still pull guys in the second half but I don't see it being a mass lay down like the Colts.
Jan 1, 2010 1:04pm
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Jan 1, 2010 2:03 PM
Well...Vegas always knows best...New England and Cincinnati are huge underdogs.....I don't think we are going to the playoffs this season.
Jan 1, 2010 2:03pm
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Jan 1, 2010 2:05 PM
me neither

I think New England-Houston will be a toss-up like 27-24 type game

but none of the others will go the Steelers way
Jan 1, 2010 2:05pm