It's ok Huddle, I wouldn't worry. Here's why.

[TheMaulClaw]

Losing sucks especially the first one.  We really had no chance of winning this game though.  It's not because the Steelers are better.  It's because we're decimated at running back (we lost this game when Stewart went out), and the running ability that makes our qb great has been taken away, obviously we know about Hardy.

 

 

The Oline took a major step back and got physically beaten.  To the Oline's defense they were put in a bad situation.  Pittsburgh knew we were going to be one dimensional this game without any healthy running backs and no threat of the read option.  Despite this it was special teams that cost us this game and any positive momentum.  Jumping offside in the redzone of 4th down.  The Philly Brown bs. 

 

Defensively we did a poor job stopping the run and their was never adjustments made to counter Pittsburgh's short quick passing game.  I expect this to be a humbling experience for them.  Hopefully they'll refocus.

 

 

Either way we really need to get healthy somehow.  I think we'd be better off playing DA until Cam is fully healed.  We're a different offense when Cam can take off.  I don't expect this performance to be the norm.  I'd expect a different team to come out next week.

 

Keep pounding.

 

P.S  Costas is a gay.

 

 

 

Keep Pounding.

 

 

[WhoAmI?]

Umm, we lost this game even when Stewart was in. And there are lots of things to worry about. We have yet been able to run in all three of our games. If we can't get just a little run game going, we are in HUGE trouble. Our O-line is horrible, Cam is hurt, and Mike Shula is still our O-coordinator. Enough said.

[Rise of The Hive]

I just can't use health as an excuse when Pittsburgh lost three studs on defense in the game and still kicked our ass. Hopefully we can beat Smitty and the Ravens or things will get real bad around here.

[ThPantherFan]

Is the sky falling?  No.  Don't let this loss get everyone frustrated.  Obviously there were some fixable mistakes made.  I have confidence in the coaching staff to fix it.  Baltiimore is next.  We'll be ready.

[TheMaulClaw]

Umm, we lost this game even when Stewart was in. And there are lots of things to worry about. We have yet been able to run in all three of our games. If we can't get just a little run game going, we are in HUGE trouble. Our O-line is horrible, Cam is hurt, and Mike Shula is still our O-coordinator. Enough said.

 

We still had opportunities to win this game.  Both of those special teams mistakes we're huge momentum shifts.  The second one sealed the game.  We can salvage the season we just need to sit Cam until he gets healthy so we can actually run the read option.  The read option opens up the entire run game if Cam is actually a threat to take off.

[WhoAmI?]

We still had opportunities to win this game.  Both of those special teams mistakes we're huge momentum shifts.  The second one sealed the game.  We can salvage the season we just need to sit Cam until he gets healthy so we can actually run the read option.  The read option opens up the entire run game if Cam is actually a threat to take off.

 

That might help a bit, but until we get some competent O-linemen, we will continue to struggle badly in our rushing game. I wonder how long this Byron Bell project is going to go for. He absolutely KILLED drives this game and continues to get manhandled.

[TheMaulClaw]

I just can't use health as an excuse when Pittsburgh lost three studs on defense in the game and still kicked our ass. Hopefully we can beat Smitty and the Ravens or things will get real bad around here.

 

Was their starting qb, 1st, 2nd, 3rd string rbs, the number 2 wide out injured?

[NC'SFNST]

Im with MaulClaw. Sit Cam till he can run around a little bit more. Its painful to watch him out there like a statue. DA can hold the fort down for 2 or 3 games. Cam will not make it like this. The bye week is like 7 weeks away.

[TheMaulClaw]

That might help a bit, but until we get some competent O-linemen, we will continue to struggle badly in our rushing game. I wonder how long this Byron Bell project is going to go for. He absolutely KILLED drives this game and continues to get manhandled.

 

I agree Bell and the entire offensive line had a bad game.  We had no threat of a run game though.  Because all of our rbs are injured.  Stewart rattled off some decent gains then he gets hurt.  Then their Dline is pass rush mode the entire game.

[CPF4LIFE]

WE LOST THIS GAME WHEN PHILLY BROWN FUMBLE LIKE 3 TIMES IN 5 SECONDS. We could have gave ourselves a shot if that not happened.

[cbarrier90]

Last year's team lost to Buffalo early, so I'm chalking this one up as our one WTF loss for the year. Any more and it will be cause for concern.

 

Yes, thus ends the "easy" portion of the schedule, but as it stands right now, unless somebody gets hot, the NFC South looks like it could be had at 9-7 or 10-6.

 

I'm more concerned about Cam's long term health for this season. I can't remember the last time he got up after being hit where he wasn't gimpy and grimacing.

[KSpan]

This game felt very much like the first Saints game last year. The ship will be righted.

[doghead28]

If this team doesn't establish a running game the season will go south fast. Shula has never established an identity with this team. Stewart had 5 carries. If you want to play tough D and low scoring games a running game is essential. It is only one game. Keep pounding.

[shelbypanther]

Gettledouche letting Ginn walk and not signing any KR or PR worth a poo bit him in his fat ass tonight.