Dean Pees

**Terpsfan82** · 10-21-2013, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by s.r.genovese

So if it were 0-0 going into that final Pitt drive and the D failed to get a stop, you'd blame them then too?

Yes. But not as much. We needed plays in the clutch, and didn't make them. That's no longer in their DNA.

**pslholder96** · 10-21-2013, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by Terpsfan82

Yes. But not as much. We needed plays in the clutch, and didn't make them. That's no longer in their DNA.

Plays in the clutch? I think you need to start a thread on Jim Caldwell then.

**Ravenswintitle** · 10-21-2013, 03:12 PM

They also got another turnover yesterday

**BigPlayReceiver** · 10-21-2013, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by s.r.genovese

So if it were 0-0 going into that final Pitt drive and the D failed to get a stop, you'd blame them then too?

Clearly, the blame would fall on Harbs for not putting in Tyrod Taylor in at halftime :bag:

**bmore finest** · 10-21-2013, 03:17 PM

I do think the D is holding it own. ARod is just a baller. But Finley and Jordy should've been doubled on a must stop drive. That's on coach not players. Our Run D was straight soft, and the sqeelers took advantage. I love Smith in middle but he also got washed a lot. McClain played a lot. Where was Brown with his speed.? The D line looked it worst last night. No push.

But I think this D is holding it's own overall. We need the O to carry us. If this D ever get a 10 pt lead, they can do what they do best a lot more.

I will say Pees has a lot of pieces, more then last yr, to fit and play with. He has to get better too. And smarter. We in good shape so far. We only can get better I hope.

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 10-21-2013, 03:18 PM

I just despise the fact that we don't press.

Virtually all of the good pass defenses jam and reroute guys...regardless of pass rush.

I hate bail technique by today's CB's. Everybody is so terrified of getting beat deep...an easier way IMHO to stop guys from getting on top of you is to get your hands on them at the LOS.

**The Excellector** · 10-21-2013, 03:23 PM

The Steelers had second and third stringers on that offensive line, they should have been dominated up front. They should not have been allowed to score on 5 of 7 drives.

It's clear as day to me that Haloti is hurt. I don't know about the rest of the guys.

**RavinFan** · 10-21-2013, 03:36 PM

Seems like we have an inordinate amount of big men & rbs hurt.

KO, Yanda, Ngata, Cody. Rice, Pierce

I know this is just me being incredibly cynical, but is this par for the course post-superbowl?

**Hammerhead** · 10-21-2013, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Raveninwoodlawn

I just despise the fact that we don't press.

Virtually all of the good pass defenses jam and reroute guys...regardless of pass rush.

I hate bail technique by today's CB's. Everybody is so terrified of getting beat deep...an easier way IMHO to stop guys from getting on top of you is to get your hands on them at the LOS.

And on those cutesy plays with Ben split out wide, somebody should have knocked him into next week at the line. They did it four times and I never saw us put a hat on him once.

**bpmurr** · 10-21-2013, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by bensmotorcyclehelmt

Where the heck has Haloti been?

MIA all season long.

He's getting doubled and nobody is stepping up around him to stop the run game.

**wickedsolo** · 10-21-2013, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by bpmurr

He's getting doubled and nobody is stepping up around him to stop the run game.

I don't know if I buy that or not.

Art jones has been playing well as has Canty and Spears.

The Steelers had Fernando Vasco as their starting center and two reserve tackles.

This front 7 should have dominate them from start to finish.

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**alienrace** · 10-21-2013, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

When you hold a team, any team, to 19 points, you're doing your job as a defensive coordinator.

Not really. They were only held to 19 points because both teams methodically plodded down the field multiple times. They only forced a SINGLE punt in this game. That is not doing your job, even if it's the Broncos you are facing, much less the anemic Steelers offense.