Steelers fans check in...

[icehog3]

New England may be the better team, and Brady the better QB....but I wouldn't bet money against Tebow and the Broncs next week. ;)

[taltos]

New England may be the better team, and Brady the better QB....but I wouldn't bet money against Tebow and the Broncs next week. ;)We are moving the rocks so that Tebow will be unable to walk on water.:D

[shilala]

I'm just glad this season is over. I've been nothing but thoroughly pissed since Tomlin let Ben play in the San Fran game. I knew that move would cost us a ring, and it did. At the expense of the Broncos, no less. That is so embarrassing I hope they can't even show their faces all winter.
It's what happens when a coach lets players run his ball team. Another thing that raises my blood pressure dramatically.

That said, I have to say that Tebow really did pull his game together and my boy Demaryius Thomas shredded our secondary. I've watched Thomas all season and beat my head on the wall for half the season until Tebow woke up and found him. I knew he was capable of huge things and drafted him three or four times this year in my fantasy league. Ultimately he paid dividends. That team played with incredible heart yesterday and were wholly unselfish. The polar opposite of what the Steelers showed these last five or six weeks. There's probably a good lesson there for me. :)

I can't ever remember a rookie class that has made such a huge impact in the NFL as this year's. It's been an incredible season of football.
I'll be pulling for Houston and The Pack from here on out, I'd like to see that show come February 5th. :tu

[yourchoice]

BTW...why so hateful against the black and gold my brotha??? Just curious cause Philly and Pittsburgh really don't have much of a rivalry...

I don't know Ken, it's a combination of things. Many of their players play what I consider to be a dirty brand of football. Hitting someone hard is awesome, and should be a part of the game. Consistently spearing the opponent, with no attempt to wrap your arms is not a clean hit...no matter what Mr Harrison or so many other of his teammates think. I honestly believe their coaching staff teaches them how to tackle the wrong way. Also, there's the whole "Class Organization" malarkey. Another thread here at CA discusses that, and I pointed to many examples of how that's a bunch of BS. False self-proclamations really rub me the wrong way.

But, let's be honest, success breeds contempt. But for me, it isn't success alone, but when it's combined with some other factors that breed contempt. 15 years ago, I could have cared less about the Patriots, but since they've had their success while employing probably the most arrogant SOB around as a coach, and "spygate", etc., I've learned to dislike them. I think it's similar with the Steelers. Their success, combined with what I find to be faults of theirs, breeds contempt.

Sorry for this in a Steelers fans thread...but I was asked. :)

[icehog3]

We are moving the rocks so that Tebow will be unable to walk on water.:D

Maybe he will float 300 more passing yards on the wings of angels. :)

[Mikey202]

I'm just glad this season is over. I've been nothing but thoroughly pissed since Tomlin let Ben play in the San Fran game. I knew that move would cost us a ring, and it did. At the expense of the Broncos, no less. That is so embarrassing I hope they can't even show their faces all winter.
It's what happens when a coach lets players run his ball team. Another thing that raises my blood pressure dramatically.

That said, I have to say that Tebow really did pull his game together and my boy Demaryius Thomas shredded our secondary. I've watched Thomas all season and beat my head on the wall for half the season until Tebow woke up and found him. I knew he was capable of huge things and drafted him three or four times this year in my fantasy league. Ultimately he paid dividends. That team played with incredible heart yesterday and were wholly unselfish. The polar opposite of what the Steelers showed these last five or six weeks. There's probably a good lesson there for me. :)

I can't ever remember a rookie class that has made such a huge impact in the NFL as this year's. It's been an incredible season of football.
I'll be pulling for Houston and The Pack from here on out, I'd like to see that show come February 5th. :tu

well said.

[jaycarla]

Bruce Arians to Indy as OC, did not see that coming.

[smitty81]

Can someone tell me what is going on with Hines Ward?

I know the steelers let him go but on espn, it said he retired.

I thought he was going to play elsewhere?

[Gophernut]

Can someone tell me what is going on with Hines Ward?

I know the steelers let him go but on espn, it said he retired.

I thought he was going to play elsewhere?

He said he wanted to retire as a Steeler. I say good for him.

[Mikey202]

He retired. He said that he loves the game of football, and still wanted to play. But wanted to retire and be a Steeler forever. Very emotional speech ....

here is a link to the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S521YlB9IFU

Steeler Nation!!!!!

[ucla695]

He loves the Steelers Nation!

[Commander Quan]

Have you guys seen the new throwback jerseys? Who OK'd these things? I didn't think it was possible to do worse then then '09 Bronco's throwbacks but the Steelers may have them beat.

[levrac68]

Bradshaw to Swann.... Some of the best entertainment ever, and the Steel Curtain was virtually impenetrable. Those were the days when football was about the good ole boys getting down and dirty for the love of the game, not the money. Rarely missed a game on TV from 75 to 82/83 when I think Bradshaw left. Great memories.:tu

[Mikey202]

Have you guys seen the new throwback jerseys? Who OK'd these things? I didn't think it was possible to do worse then then '09 Bronco's throwbacks but the Steelers may have them beat.

They are Fugly.

On another note... why did we sign Batch again??? What is wrong with Dixon being #2?:confused:

And another thing....why do we constantly get an early bye week each year? I mean WTF?:confused:
Looking forward to the Draft....we are always quiet before hand but have great picks.

[SteelCityBoy]

Have you guys seen the new throwback jerseys? Who OK'd these things? I didn't think it was possible to do worse then then '09 Bronco's throwbacks but the Steelers may have them beat.

WOW!!! These are bad...

I liked the old throwbacks so much more! I will be in no hurry to make this purchase...but because I am a die hard fan chances are I still will buy one!

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/khannaman/steelerthrowback2012.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

WOW!!! These are bad...

I liked the old throwbacks so much more! I will be in no hurry to make this purchase...but because I am a die hard fan chances are I still will buy one!

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/khannaman/steelerthrowback2012.jpg

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSp-ZbFBZyjpSBKtkBRmMNA9i-QH6XB2ArlYw_tmp2NLYjjHyL6Sg

Hmmm... He makes it look good!
So did Blind Melon!

[Big Maduro]

Those are hideous

[abanytime]

Looks like you guys drafted well.

[SteelCityBoy]

Looks like you guys drafted well.

I hope so....

All the "experts" are giving us an A+ on the draft, saying we perfectly drafted for our needs. As always, time will tell.