I listened to Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s weekly radio show (or https://www.steelerssportshop.com/Carnell-Lake-Jersey , maybe it’s a prolonged segment?) this past Tuesday on 93.7 The Fan, and I must say, I didn’t think his remarks about some of his teammates’ performances in the 24-17 loss to the Broncoswere a big deal.Even as Roethlisberger publicly stated that rookie receiver James Washington should have had more trust in his hands instead of doing his best Superman impression while trying to dive for a pass that likely would have gone for a touchdown had he simply stayed on his feet, I didn’t take umbrage. When Roethlisberger talked about the shotgun snap from six-time Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey on the play in-which Roethlisberger threw the game-sealing interception, I wasn’t really all that surprised. After all, six Pro Bowls are a lot, and Pouncey was more than capable of tossing Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris far into the end zone (far enough for Harris to have the depth to intercept the pass) just seconds after snapping the football. Therefore, an accurate snap wasn’t too much to ask for. An accurate snap may have actually led to a running play by James Conner instead of the slapstick comedy he and Roethlisberger engaged in before the latter decided on the pass part of the run/pass option. Therefore, when Roethlisberger mentioned he didn’t trust handing the football off to Conner at that point, it made sense. It also made sense when he stated he never quite had a good grip on the football. Bringing it all the way back to Pouncey’s shotgun snap, it just made sense that Roethlisberger would cite that as one of the reasons for the play breaking down so terribly.Speaking of reasons, when Roethlisberger talked about All Pro receiver Antonio Brown needing to run a flatter route on that ill-fated, game-sealing play, I must admit L.C. Greenwood Jersey , given the history between the two, my ears did perk up a little. But certainly not enough for what Roethlisberger said to not resonate with me. Would a better and flatter route from Brown have prevented a Roethlisberger interception? We’ll never know, but when you’re supposed to run a flatter route, darn it, you’re a Pro Bowl receiver...you should run a flatter route. When Roethlisberger mentioned—almost as a throwaway comment, mind you—that he wished he could have thrown the football to second-year receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster four-straight times during the crucial goal to go situation in the game's final moments, again, it just made sense to me. Smith-Schuster did have 189 receiving yards on the day, and in case you didn’t notice, he’s kind of turning into a beast. Why not go to the physically-dominant receiver at least another time or two? Anyway, in-case you haven’t grasped what I’m saying by now, I didn’t feel any part of Roethlisberger’s remarks on Tuesday were really out of line. Roethlisberger is the straw that stirs the drink for the Steelers. He’s also a captain on the team. He’s also a 15-year veteran. One more thing, he’s a franchise quarterback with the same kind of cachet as a Tom Brady or an Aaron Rodgers. You want to know why Roethlisberger is often put in a tier below those guys? Maybe it’s because of people feeling he isn’t allowed to chastise his teammates (or have a close relationship with his offensive coordinator). He should be able to say just about anything he wants to or about a youngster like Washington, for example. Roethlisberger was the straw that stirred the drink on third and 28 in Super Bowl XL when he found a way to convert by locating the legendary Hines Ward downfield. He was the Ben portion of Ben to Ten in Super Bowl XLIII when he connected with Santonio Holmes Ernie Stautner Color Rush Jersey , the game's MVP, for the winning touchdown. He was the guy who unleashed the pass on what would become Brown’s first signature moment—the helmet catch—on third and 19 in a divisional round playoff win over the Ravens the last time Pittsburgh made it to a Super Bowl. Who is James Washington right now? He's a rookie receiver who has a lot to learn. You think he won't take Roethlisberger's words to heart?We criticize athletes for giving robotic answers to the media. We’ve criticized Roethlisberger on many occasions for taking the blame for things he clearly had no business trying to own up to. Yet, the second he gives his honest opinion about stuff that was quite obvious to anyone who watched what went down in Denver last week, we criticize Roethlisberger for calling out his teammates. If you don’t want a man of Roethlisberger’s status to give honest answers to your questions, don’t give him a platform each and every week.Speaking of platforms, if Roethlisberger decides to give canned answers the next time he appears on 93.7 The Fan, who could really blame him? The only consistent aspect of the Pittsburgh Steelers early in the season were their inconsistencies.After an opening week tie with the Cleveland Browns, followed by a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Steelers had shown it all — amazing offense, head-scratching play calling and shoddy defense, among others.Needless to say, the Steelers experienced a precipitous drop in the weekly NFL Power Rankings because of their poor play which resulted in a 0-1-1 record heading into Week 3. However, a 30-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football had the Steelers on the rise. Right on cue, the next week they suffered a 26-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football https://www.steelerssportshop.com/John-Stallworth-Jersey , the Pittsburgh roller coaster was again on the decline.Have no fear Steelers fans, a dominant performance in Week 5 vs. the Atlanta Falcons in followed by a big win over the Cincinnati Bengals had the team continuing on their upward trend. Or as Mike Tomlin would say, “The arrow is pointing up.”Inconsistent was the theme early with this team, but they seemed to have been rectified this after beating the Baltimore Ravens in Week 9 and the Carolina Panthers in Week 10, extending their winning streak to five straight games. A narrow victory in Jacksonville over the Jaguars has moved the Steelers’ win streak to six games, and continued their ascent in the weekly rankings.In reality, these power rankings mean nothing, but they’re great for conversation and debate. This week, the Steelers saw themselves not just in the Top 10, but back in the Top 5.Check out the rankings, and let us know what you think in the comment section below!ESPN1. New Orleans Saints2. Los Angeles Rams3. Kansas City Chiefs4. Pittsburgh Steelers“Thankful for: Le’Veon Bell. So what if the Steelers got sick of answering Bell questions? His absence has galvanized the team on the way to a 7-2-1 record. Heck, they shouldn’t have cleaned out his locker. They should have left his stuff there as a reminder that this wild season is working. The Steelers might miss Bell late in the year, but clearly they wanted to show they can win without him.” 5. New England Patriots6. Chicago Bears7. Los Angeles Chargers8. Houston Texans9. Minnesota Vikings10. Carolina PanthersUSA Today1. New Orleans Saints2. Los Angeles Rams3. Kansas City Chiefs4. Pittsburgh Steelers“Get ready to see a lot of Black and Gold. Pittsburgh will play in 4:25 p.m. ET window or later next five weeks. They’ve earned it.”5. New England Patriots6. Los Angeles Chargers7. Chicago Bears8. Houston Texans9. Minnesota Vikings10. Carolina PanthersNFL.com1. New Orleans Saints2. Los Angeles Rams3. Kansas City Chiefs4. Pittsburgh Steelers“Incredible comeback in Jacksonville, though maybe not in term of points Louis Lipps Jersey , as the Jaguars never led by more than 16. As usual, the Steelers fell victim to their habit of playing down to the opponent, which has become all too common for this group following big-time wins -- except this time, Ben Roethlisberger would not let Pittsburgh lose. His deep ball to JuJu Smith-Schuster with less than 2 minutes left was the game-turning play, making it clear that this was as much the Steelers’ day to win as it was the Jaguars’ day to lose. Smith-Schuster attacked the football, outbidding A.J. Bouye on an eBay auction gone wrong for the Jags. The game-winning play came when Roethlisberger, upon seeing that Vance McDonald was bottled up on the designed shuttle pass, made the (quick) executive decision to put the ball in the paint himself for the 20-16 lead. Awesome. The national media might not be convinced about this Pittsburgh team after such a close call against the struggling Jags, but finding ways to win when s$%^ goes awry shows the character of a locker room. Of course, divvying up Le’Veon Bell’s swag probably wasn’t a prime example of this.”5. New England Patriots6. Los Angeles Chargers 7. Chicago Bears8. Houston Texans9. Carolina Panthers10. Minnesota VikingsSB Nation1. New Orleans Saints2. Los Angeles Rams3. Kansas City Chiefs4. Pittsburgh Steelers5. New England Patriots6. Chicago Bears7. Houston Texans8. Los Angeles Chargers9. Indianapolis Colts10. Baltimore Ravens « Close,” he says. Kingsbury goes on . JerseyDespite Egypt's group stage exit from . Jersey » Weitere Artikel der Kategorie Allgemein |
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