I_Slapped_Jerry_Jones Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I'm not saying the Steelers defense is bad. I just don't think it is as dominating as hyped by a long shot. By the end of the year it won't be top 5, bank on it. Check out these stats of the opposing offenses the Steelers have played. Week 1 Texans: 11th points, 4th in yards. We know the Texans have only gotten their offensive groove back recently as the stumbled horribly out of the gate. Couple that in with the fact that their stats are severely padded with games against Cincy and Detroit. Week 2 Cleveland: 27th in points, 30th in yards. They are the Browns. Week 3 E-Girls: 4th points, 8th in total yards. The Steelers lost to a Westbrookless Eagles squad (he went down early in the second quarter). And we know the Philly offense comes and goes with Westy. Week 4 Baltimore: 26th in points, 24th in yards. Baltimore's offense has historically been bad, this year is no exception with a rookie QB at the helm. Week 5 Jaquars: 25th in points, 20th in yards. The poor Jaguars lost most of the starting O-line and D-line before the season even began. (We know how that is!) Week 6 Bye Week 7 Bungles: Dead last in both categories. Nuff' said! Week 8 G-Girls: 6th in points and 3rd in yardage. Up until the Giants played the Steelers their strength of schedule was...yup...easiest in the league. THe Steelers game bumped them up to 29th I believe. The Giants have been padding their stats all year against cupcake teams. The list of opponents the Steelers have played so far is not impressive at all. I fully predict the worst defensive outing of the year for these chumps come monday.:point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnewbs Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 The Steelers D might be a little stat packed due to schedule but they do not schedule their games they just play em as they see em. Most of that D has been playing together for a few years now and that team chemistry can be killer and effective for road games. I think that the Skins will be able to score a lot of points on them but I could also see this game being another Browns game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fieldy Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Now that's something to be optimistic about. The only 2 offenses in the top 15 they faced they lost to (Texans, you mentioned, were not ranked that high when they played), and both of them other NFCE teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 No. Steelers' defense is for real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Oh man, you just jinxed 'em... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_Slapped_Jerry_Jones Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 No. Steelers' defense is for real. Really? For real as in best in the league? Not by a long shot. They live and die by the blitz. Eventually they are going to get torched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buenosdiaz Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 yeah i think its for real, i do like those stats though, but if steelers football is about anything its good defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 They shutdown the Giants run game pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Really? For real as in best in the league? Not by a long shot. They live and die by the blitz. Eventually they are going to get torched. It's been that way for quite a while. And I can't seem to remember a team that has gotten the best of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buenosdiaz Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I think this oh they played a team that's 1-6 or whatever last week should end... the NFL has sooo much parity this year that its hard to accurately say the difference between the bottom dwellers, the middle of the road, and the "contendors" are any given week... every nfl game is a hard game and every teams brings it every weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 They're pretty damn good . I think they have one of the most underrated defensive lines in football they do not get their due. Their linebackers all I can say is wow they are as good as advertised. If there is a weakness it's their corners. I think the Skins can expliot that all day if Jason is giving time to throw the ball. What I hope for is that Skins got their hands on the Steelers- Jags game from last season. The Jags manhandle them up front and they had a huge day running the ball over 200 yds. Yes you can run on this defense you have to outmuscle them get Hampton moved is certainly a priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Really? For real as in best in the league? Not by a long shot. They live and die by the blitz. Eventually they are going to get torched. That's the beauty of it all if our O-line can block their blitzes give Jason time he can have a huge day. I do not think their corners can cover our receivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter_R Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 They shutdown the Giants run game pretty well. Which is something, as they were ranked (and may still be for all I know) the number 1 run offense in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_Slapped_Jerry_Jones Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 They shutdown the Giants run game pretty well. So did Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I will say this though yes, they shut down the Giants running game but they still haven't had played a running back like CP right now. If you talk to the most serious Steelers fans they will tell you this is a legit test for their defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaGaiden Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Portis will run over 100 yds. Remember this post! =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Strength of schedule is an overrated stat in my opinion. The steelers D is for real and this will be a tuff game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Steelers run a 3-4 and we had pretty good luck against Dallas' 3-4 D. Steelers are better against the run but can be had with play-action. The key will be to continue with the run and pick our spots with play-action, especially with Harrison and Woodley trying to get to Campbell. If you can block those guys, you can have success in the passing game. They can be a deadly defense if you don't do a great job of blocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Of course they're for real - did you watch them pressure Eli last week? They will dial up the pressure for JC without question, but CP will significantly help if he can have yet another good day on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 It doesnt matter who they played, the Steelers D has always been for real. Up untill last week they did have a soft scheadule, but last week they shut down the world champs running game, and have been all over QB's all year. They will come after JC, bank on that. They have always been hard to run on and nothing has changed, and Portis being nicked doesnt help at all. We better get our running game on, or JC will be under fire through out the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail_Skinz Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 You'd be a fool to underestimate the Steelers defense. They are a damn good unit and they WILL bring it Monday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 So did Cleveland. Negative. The Giants RBs ran for 170 yards against the Browns averaging 6 yards per carry. They went 31 carries for 84 yards against the Steelers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 You'd be a fool to underestimate the Steelers defense. They are a damn good unit and they WILL bring it Monday night. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_Slapped_Jerry_Jones Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Negative. The Giants RBs ran for 170 yards against the Browns averaging 6 yards per carry. They went 31 carries for 84 yards against the Steelers. Really? It didn't seem like it. But you know, the Browns were probably giving them the run with such a lead, you know to protect the deep stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_Slapped_Jerry_Jones Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Please don't misunderstand my original post. I think the Steelers do indeed have a good defense. I just don't think it is this impregnable (Emmit Smith moment) wall that the Skins "O" is just going to run into. I expect big things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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