Steelers @ Bucs -- Monday Night Football GDT -- Week 3

Postby **NTP66** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:01 pm

They have to, and it's been a problem for a very long time now.

Postby **tifosi77** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:35 pm

Do the Steelers give up more 3rd and 10+ yards or does it just feel like that?

I don't know how to look for distance stats, but as of week 3, the Steelers have the 4th best 3rd down defense in the NFL.

Postby **tifosi77** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:37 pm

Where they are in trouble, however, is oppo first downs per play. They're bottom ten there, which means the bad guys often pick up first downs before getting to third down.

Postby **NTP66** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:38 pm

4th best? The rest of the league must be a dumpster fire.

Postby **willeyeam** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:42 pm

I think those plays tend to stick out more and seem worse in hindsight

Postby **mac5155** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:04 pm

Did anyone see Ben's presser after the game?

Came out and immediately said "Before we get started, I want to apologize to Antonio Brown for throwing behind him on that last third down." Or something very close to that.

WTF? Did AB apologize for letting a ball or two go through his hands last night?

But I guess whatever it takes to make peace.

He had some other odd comment. I heard it on the radio this morning but can't remember exactly what it was.

Postby **mac5155** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:07 pm

Oh it was the drama question.. "what helps you get through the drama"... he goes "uh, we're used to it?"

Postby **shafnutz05** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:56 pm

I think those plays tend to stick out more and seem worse in hindsight

I remember complaining about the constant opposing 3rd and long conversions 10 years ago. Definitely some confirmation bias

Postby **NTP66** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:43 pm

Postby **Lemon Berry Lobster** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:48 pm

I have that three rivers mini stadium. It's neat.

Postby **blackjack68** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 6:34 pm

“300 over 180. That’s normal...for a Stillers game.”

Yup

Postby **NTP66** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 6:40 pm

That’s also me throughout the playoffs with the Pens.

Postby **Dickie Dunn** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 7:46 pm

Do the Steelers give up more 3rd and 10+ yards or does it just feel like that?

Yes.

Postby **NTP66** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:19 am

Postby **Viva la Ben** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:25 am

I have that three rivers mini stadium. It's neat.

Is yours signed by Franco Harris?

Postby **Lemon Berry Lobster** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 11:56 am

I have that three rivers mini stadium. It's neat.
Is yours signed by Franco Harris?

no, its just plain. I do have a limited release 12" signed Mario statue though.