The Perfect Storm - Black and Gold Edition?

sylvansteeler — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:30:40 -0000

No reason for me to write this other than to get it off my chest, sorry.

I can't help but like our chances this season. Call it the Perfect Storm:

1. Defense is still nasty, arguably nastier with the likes of Lawrence Timmons (LT, anyone?) at starter. D alone can carry us through games and the whole season.

2. Special teams are getting a boost with the return of Mr. Robo-Punter and potentially thrilling return men replacing Gary "Damn-the-Blockers-Straight-at-'em" Russel

3. Offensive firepower that will probably surpass last years', in the form of a couple nice options at receiver and our returning corps of running backs PLUS a healthy Parker and Mendenhall (not to mention some promising rooks).

On the surface, all this looks great for the Steelers, but I can't help wondering what could go wrong. I think the only thing that blows it for them right now is the worst opponent of any football team: injury. Seriously, with a roster like we've got, and a schedule like we've got, how can people not be thinking #1 seed?? That being said, if Troy or Aaron Smith or Deebo . . . or Sepulveda (he's got a bad knee!) or Ben or Santonio goes down . . . see where I'm going? I don't know that we have the depth to carry us over multiple injuries, and injuries are always looming.

If the injury bug doesn't bite us though, I think it's a lock that we're on the way to seventh heaven. The NFL won't know what hit 'em!

Tomlin's pre-game speech

sylvansteeler — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:59:32 -0000

Hey guys and gals! I've been following the site since preseason and I've eaten up all the great articles and fanposts. Keep up the good work. I look forward to being a participant!

I have no doubt that Coach Tomlin used this in his pregame comments to the team before last week's classic, statement, rivalry win vs. the dreaded Ravens. I wanted to send it along to you guys for your inspiration down the stretch. Enjoy!

PS. "Steel Curtain II" anyone?

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The Perfect Storm - Black and Gold Edition?

Tomlin's pre-game speech