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NFL 2023-2024

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Where has this Steeler offense been hiding all year?

In Canada?

Rudolph has been on that team for years, before Trubisky and before Pickett. Rudolph didn't suddenly turn into an NFL QB last week. This is the same Rudolph that's been on the team and in the locker room and practices since the Steelers traded up in the 2018 draft to pick him.
After Ben retired, why hasn't he been playing? Why did Tomlin trot out there the terrible Trubisky week after week and then the not quite as terrible Pickett and then back to the terrible Trubisky? Are we to believe that week after week Pickett and Trubisky outplayed Rudolph in practice and game prep? Come on man, we aren't idiots Tomlin. Just a further proof Tomlin has no clue. He's an old school defensive coach and won't hire a real offensive coordinator.
By the way Pete Carroll, thanks for nothin. :)

-Mike
 
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Rudolph has been on that team for years, before Trubisky and before Pickett. Rudolph didn't suddenly turn into an NFL QB last week. This is the same Rudolph that's been on the team and in the locker room and practices since the Steelers traded up in the 2018 draft to pick him.
After Ben retired, why hasn't he been playing? Why did Tomlin trot out there the terrible Trubisky week after week and then the not quite as terrible Pickett and then back to the terrible Trubisky? Are we to believe that week after week Pickett and Trubisky outplayed Rudolph in practice and game prep? Come on man, we aren't idiots Tomlin. Just a further proof Tomlin has no clue. He's an old school defensive coach and won't hire a real offensive coordinator.
By the way Pete Carroll, thanks for nothin. :)

-Mike

Rudolph has been solid and a surprise, but it's more than that. Our running game has taken off behind an O-line that has markedly improved. Pickens is acting like an adult. Everyone seems to be fired up like they have not been all year.

But yeah, if they manage to sneak into the playoffs next week, Tomlin will get credit for the turnaround.
 
Pickens is alright. After the Herbig strip sack, he caught a pass that could have turned into a TD to effectively end the game if he put his head down and booked for the end zone. Instead, he started looking over his shoulder to see what was behind him and got run down.
The man has amazing speed and can catch about anything thrown near him. I hope he gets his head on straight because he can dominate games if he does.

-Mike
 
The Packers are finally starting to gel, and at the right time.
Oddly I have to root for Tyreek Hill as he's a superstar receiver.
In 2014 I hated him for returning a last play punt return for O-State to beat my Sooners. Now I love him!
Hill is a total jerkweasel narcissist coward who beats women. He was kicked off of the Oklahoma State team for good reason.
 
With a playoff spot on the line, Trevor Lawrence laid an egg--two picks. Maybe he's not yet ready for prime time. Meanwhile Derrick Henry, about to become a free agent, had a huge game.

Belichick (presumably) goes out with a whimper, not a bang. Don Shula's win record appears safe.
 
Well, the Steelers just snuck through the cat door into the playoffs.

Whoda thunk?

Don't you dare even think about playing Pickett Tomlin. Rudolph is currently 10 times the QB and clearly understands that offense and playing QB in the NFL far better than Pickett does or will.
I think they can beat any team in the AFC playoffs right now.

-Mike
 
I'm not at all optimistic about Miami tonight--still too many injuries. The #2 CB, Xavien Howard, remains out, which means more Eli Apple--ouch. The top two pass rushers are out for the season. And Waddle and Mostert are unlikely to play.

Looks like the Fins will limp into the playoffs. If Waddle and Mostert return, maybe the offense can win a shootout next week.
 
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