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You know there are going to be some people being called into HR tomorrow morning. Every place that I worked had more Pittsburgh and Dallas fans than any other team and a lot of them lost some money just now. Add that to the loss of sleep for staying up until 1:00 AM and that's a recipe for trouble.
The irony, NOW, I can't sleep. LOL
Fortunately, I don't have to work today which is a good thing since I usually get up between 4 and 5am!!!!
Ugh........that delay just about killed me!! Too many missed opportunities for the Steelers. And Prescott showed why he can lead a team in the last minutes to win........which is something the Steelers NEED to do. I'll say it again......the problem with the Steelers is that they relied on Big Ben too long & did not prepare for another franchise QB sooner than later. Congrats to you!!!
Good morning Peeps and thanks Moe. Can't believe you took this all the way back to Big Ben. That's funny.
This game could have gone either way Moe and although Dak helped pull it out for a win at the very [and I do mean very] end, he also made several horrific missteps. Bottom line, both teams should have, could have done better. I'm just glad skill plus LUCK gave us the win.
I'll reserve judgement on your QB situation for now, but I think Fields has a bright future with the Steelers. Time will tell.
Wow, the press is being hard on Fields. Although I will admit the inconsistent side of him raised its ugly head, I think it's too early to count him out. shrugs
Morning Ms M. I initially forgot this: if George Pickens wants to stay in the NFL he has to grow up to play a professional game. Last year he was warned about his professionalism/maturity. What he did was uncalled for. Jerry, am I right that the OC Smith likes to pass to the tight ends?
So, is Justin Fields a "franchise QB?"
To be honest, Pickens wasn't on my radar until last night. Didn't realize he had a history of this sort of behavior.
Not ready to place a franchise tag on Fields but like Jerry, I have a soft spot for the kid. He's had a raw deal since coming into the league imo. In the beginning the press harped on his seizures [which it's my understanding are under control with meds] and cost him to drop in the draft. He seems to have gotten an even more raw deal from there, which is unfortunate because he's a smart kid.
I'd also like to add, I think Tomlin and the Steelers are a good fit. Again, time will tell.
Fields can't make all of the throws and lacks touch when placement needs to be just right. With that being said, I saw a few drops last night that could have shifted the course of the game toward the Steelers. At this point, the team knows whether Russ is better than him from the way that they practice, so if Russ gets in, I'd expect either improvement or roster discontent to rear its ugly head.
I'm still thinking about that sideline shot of CeeDee Lamb cussing out Dak. That wasn't a good look for two guys who are collecting $90 million per season between them. Yeah, Dak had a mediocre game, but I don't recall Lamb running wide open when the ball went to other receivers, so he wasn't exactly a world beater himself. Hopefully, that gets worked out between them.
Even without the money it was a bad look but it seems it might turn into a thing. Some player with the Jags had to be held back from going after Trevor Lawrence too.
As I've stated earlier, Dak pissed me off last night...heck they all pissed me off up until the win. LOL
The only person I wasn't upset with was McCarthy [he deserved the game ball] and Martin. When Zack went down it scared the heck out of me. Fortunately it was only cramps.
I will give Dak props in the way he handled the CD dust up though. His character was truly on display in that situation. Or did I miss something that you saw Jerry Oz?
Need to run a few errands. See you guys later.
That Ravens/Bengals was a wild one, too.
I just saw Lamb yelling at him while he was looking away. Cris Collinsworth just said "I'll let you read his lips for what you think he's saying".Quote:
Originally Posted by ms_m
I saw that but Dak ignored him walked over to the bench, sat down and picked up his tablet. He didn't bother to engage. At least I never saw him respond. Anyhoo, on with the show.;)
Yup. That's history and all that matters is the next game.
Big article this morning in the Pittsburgh Paper about the behavior of George Pickens. Why is it we get these talented receivers who have immature attitudes? It'll be interesting to hear what Tomlin says in his press conference today.
Pittsburgh has been great at developing wide receivers and generally avoiding knuckleheads in the locker room. With that being said, the handful of knuckleheads do tend to be wide receivers. I don't count LeVeon Bell as a knucklehead, he just bet on himdself and came up short, but Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown, Chase Claypool, and now George Pickens?
It's no wonder that Tomlins shaved his head since he was pulling his hair all out anyway.
I watched Tomlin's press conference. Yes, there were questions about Pickens. At times I don't think Tomlin answered their questions. Side stepped them.
I am submitting another Steelers [initially] WR for Honorable Mention: JuJu Smith Schuster
I was trying to remember JuJu in my post. Thanks for bringing him up. The thing that they need to consider before showing their butts is that none of them has had the level of success after leaving Pittsburgh. Yeah, they're talented but if history is any indicator, the reason why they play well is because of the team, not the other way around.
The Jets coach flew away. Who does Rogers want now?
I'm guessing he'll hold interviews and choose the guy with the lips that kiss his butt to the most satisfaction.
outstanding answer, jerry!!!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by jerry oz
Wow. I just saw the eye black message that Pickens had on his face on Sunday night. What a child.
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Yep. Pittsburgh can pick 'em but they don't grow up.
What's stupid is that he's killing any potential interest other teams might have in him. AB was tracking as a hall of fame player but rewarded the Raiders, Pats, and Bucs by having such a negative impact off the field, they regretted putting him on the field. If I was a GM, there's no way that I'd trade for Pickens or sign him in free agency. Now I know why they're rumored to be interested in DeVante Adams, whose top two choices [New Orleans and the Jets] just lost its QB [Saints] and coach [New York]. He might wind up staying in Las Vegas for the rest of the season.
On any given day there is always a rumor with the Steelers. The latest is about Davante Adams. I thought he wanted to rejoin with Rogers.
Riddle me this, the Jets are 2nd in the league in defense which is Robert Saleh's area of expertise. The Jets owner gives control of the offense [which is ranked 27th in the league] to Rodgers. But Saleh is the one who is fired. Next you'll be telling me the sky is green and grass is blue. Lawd love a duck!!!!!!!!
Saleh really got fired because he wore a Lebanese flag pin to a practice last week and team owner Woody Johnson is rabidly pro-Israel. Saleh is a first generation American born of Lebanese immigrant parents and thousands of Lebanese citizens who had diddly squat to do with Hezbollah were murdered in Israel's "targeted" strikes against the terror organization in Beirut.
Don't get me wrong: He hasn't proven to be a good coach, but losing in the Sunday morning game was the cover that Johnson needed to get rid of him.
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Well damn! I could say more, a lot more but I started this thread to get away from politics.
Life is political. I saw where the commissioners of MLB, NWSL, NFL, and NBA plan to run anti-hate commercials this weekend and even though it can't hurt, I noticed that the NHL commissioner was conspicuously absent. He probably realized that his fans would be frothing if he suggested that the Others that tRump has been marginalizing are actually living and breathing human beings.
But yeah, sports is escapism and better when the ills of society gets left in the parking lot.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
Confucius
Politics [depending on polls or tea leaves], is somewhere between 45-50 percent delusional, rancid, racist, misogynistic, xenophobic, ignorant, narcissistic, noxious, etc. etc. etc.
And the band played on!
Temptations
So, I’ll do my civic duty and, I'll stick to my escapism.:)
Wow, was hoping the Seahawks would pull this one out. shrugs
Good Night!
Get away from politics. Ms M? If only!!!! It slaps you in the face at every turn lately.
Let's see......your Boyz are playing the Lions..that should be a good game. Red hot Washington [where are you, R&B?] is at the Ravens. Jerry, Miami is on a bye but Atlanta plays Carolina. Steelers are in Vegas. Is Russell Wilson ever gonna play?
Good Morning Moe.
Let me amend my statement. I started this thread to get away from being consumed by politics. Hope that clears up any confusion. :cool:
Now, in escapism news, believe it or not, I'm more concerned about playing a home game than I am about the team we're playing. LOL I think the Ravens and Commanders will be a good one and the Dirty Birds, will prevail! I thought I read Russ was playing this week? Guess I imagined it. Whoever the QB, I'll be pulling for ya.
Morning Ms M,
Yes, you're right; Russ has been in FULL practice mode this whole week. George Pickens has shown us [in interviews] how immature he is, & still a lot of banged up Steelers players. I think your game will be a good one. I'll be traveling but will catch the games.
Ms M, I'm all for escapism.......especially if a night includes a few of those olives you picked up at the grocery store just in case a friend cries on your shoulder [or is pissed to no end] when her team loses.......haha.
Time for a little baseball, chuckle heads. Detroit and Cleveland.
Haven't watched baseball since Deion Sanders was playing for the Braves.
But tomorrow at 4:00, it's going to be on like popcorn, See ya at the STAR Mr. T. :cool:
After years of breaking my heart, the Mets have been playing great baseball for a couple of months. Clawed all the way into the playoffs and knocked off division-winning Brewers and Dodgers and now, have to face the division-winning Dodgers. I'm almost afraid to watch or I feel like I'm going to jinx them.
I'll probably watch that game over the Bengals and Giants, though.
So Cleveland beat Detroit & advance to play the Yankees? Sorry Ralph
The Penn State/USC game was good.....Penn State in OT.
Hoping Ohio State/Oregon game is good.
oh well....It was a great run for the Tigers. Looking forward to next season. BUT FIRST! My Lions play today.
Tigers and Lions and STARS, oh my!
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