Pittsburgh X-factor

element1286 · 01-14-09, 11:00 PM

Very true, Mason and Clayton are average at best.

sirmartingale · 01-14-09, 11:49 PM

I agree. People backing Baltimore are not realizing how weak they are at the corner because the strength of the rest of their D. With Suggs being hurt the inconsistent pass rush will be worse, and that will leave Frank Walker on Holmes for too long. The 3-4 D uses run stuffing type D lineman so if Suggs is less than 90% they are screwed. They are tired and will have to deal with a balanced attack now that Parker is healthy.

pimike · 01-14-09, 11:50 PM

X factor Steelers are just plain better.

brooks85 · 01-14-09, 11:55 PM

pit will need a X factor when they have to play Philly in the superbowl. Better root for the cardinals.

pimike · 01-15-09, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by brooks85

pit will need a X factor when they have to play Philly in the superbowl. Better root for the cardinals.

No way, Eagles will not win a superbowl ever under Mcnabb it just won't happen.

angelodebo · 01-15-09, 09:08 AM

I agree that Pitt is the pick this week. As long as the spread stays a touchdown or below..I'm all over it. Baltimore is banged up and def. got out played in Tenn. I think Pitt is a far better team than Tenn.

I think Willie Parker will be the game changer. C. jOhnson was slashing through that Baltimore defense. If he didn't get injured I would bet Tenn. (even with all the turnovers) would've won by a TD. I would say, Willie Parker and C.Johnson have basically the same running, slash and dash sytle.

I think Pitt wins this game easily. Pitt 21 - Balt 9

ryanspeer2001 · 01-15-09, 09:32 AM

While I believe that Pitt should win this game very soundly the X-Factor I see is the QB situation for both teams. Will Flacco keep playing like a veteran with Big Ben getting knocked out or holding on to the ball too long. Or will Big Ben prevail with slick Willie back in action and Flacco come's back to earth?

L2Gunz · 01-15-09, 10:34 AM

Pittsburgh will win and cover this game. Ike Taylor is def. a threat in disguise, like you said Archie, this guy is rarely talked about. He will show up Sunday no doubt, I'm predicting 1 interception by this guy. Flacco has been on a roll as of late, look for at least 2/3 interceptions by this rookie. Mason/Clayton will have their hands full trying to get open. While Big Ben will have Willie slashing and dashing for first downs. Lets not forget about H. Ward, who should have a big game against this battered defense. Baltimore will be tired and it will show come Sunday. Go Steelers!!!

shantystar · 01-15-09, 10:41 AM

yes steelers are best.

brooks85 · 01-15-09, 06:11 PM

Phi 87 Steelers 3 Superbowl.

ryanspeer2001 · 01-15-09, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by brooks85

Phi 87 Steelers 3 Superbowl.

...you've got to be kidding me!!!!!!

Do you think the Steelers can actually put up 3 points against this Eagles team?

Phi 130- Pit 0

Case closed

brooks85 · 01-15-09, 06:31 PM

haha

Scorpion · 01-15-09, 06:52 PM

Balt was very very lucky to win last week

How many times Tenn turned the ball over inside the red zone??

Its time for Flacco to have a very bad game

Steelers are the better team.

Ray Lewis does not scare me anymore, he is just too old and too slow

scotty0129 · 01-15-09, 06:59 PM

Baltimore ML

bypp · 01-15-09, 07:10 PM

No matter what happens, AFC will kick the crap out of the NFC. AFC is the superior conference by far.

brooks85 · 01-15-09, 07:11 PM

Eagles beat pit. Pit beat Balt Twice. Balt killed eagles.

brooks85 · 01-15-09, 07:12 PM

or Arizona could make it and the afc wins 95% of the time.

bypp · 01-15-09, 07:13 PM

Eagles will not win the Superbowl.

roadwarrior1 · 01-15-09, 10:13 PM

10-4 on that statement............no way the Eagles go and win......I know it sounds like everyone else but I think they beat AZ....in a close game and get they azzes spanked in the SB against PITT

Chi_archie · 01-18-09, 02:43 PM

Ike Taylor and Ryan Clark....two unknowns that are very valuable in this defense...

can flacco go 5 straight games without an INT?

Scorpion · 01-18-09, 02:49 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbLNFiQSTyE&feature=related

Hines Ward Blocking