T.J. Watt leads these three in:
-Sacks
-Tackles
-Tackles for Loss
-Forced Fumbles
-Fumble Recovery
-QB Hits
-Passes Defended
-Interceptions
-Touchdowns
@_TJWatt
= DPOY
“We are creatures of the moment; we live from one little space to another, and only one interest at a time fills these.”
— William Dean Howells
Kenny P pocket presence
Kenny Pickett really is not bad. He hasn’t done anything to resemble terrible. His biggest issue is he doesn’t have many TDs. He has skill and a higher ceiling than the bashers insinuate. The Steelers offense will be in good hands, however small they may be. He will get better.
Tomlin believes in Kenny as the 1. But, given the circumstances, Mason playing well, Kenny not having played a snap in 5 weeks, crucial games not wanting to chance what’s CURRENTLY working. If it were week 5 Tomlin might have already put Kenny back in.
I want Kenny to start, I think he’s not gotten a fair chance to prove himself. Canada, growing pains, poor effort from his teammates all led to iffy play. He also needs this late season experience. But, 100% Mason Rudolph deserves to start, he’s earned the right to continue.
@JacobsFieldRBW
I’m alright, just showing an example is all. I can’t argue Garrett greatness, he’s insane. But, “advanced” stats aren’t always a great reference point either.
Steelers play the long game, always have.
It’s not “we need a QB now! We don’t have time to mess around!”
It’s more “we’re going to give Kenny another chance with a new coordinator”
They work patiently, a championship window will appear in time. And they know that.
@BarryRohm
@StephTuittRules
@_TJWatt
The voters are somewhat in line with media coverage of each player. Micah and Myles get much more media coverage than T.J. Which is absurd.
@MartinMcSports
It’s just an example of how win rate is sometimes irrelevant. That’s all. Myles is crazy good! But the “advanced” stats don’t always prove the point they’re trying to prove.
@npc210
@joefrk
It has a lot more to do with HC than you’re implying. The issues are almost all mental mistakes, miscommunications, and overall readiness to play. Too often the Steelers don’t come ready to play inferior teams.
@MPFrazer
I was just telling someone else this exact thing. Prwr is a theoretical stat. It’s all based on “if A happens then B should happen along with it” except clearly that’s not always the case with this stat. Thats why it’s much more reliable to judge a player by tangible stats.
@JaredWKane
More with less? They have the most expensive defense in the league. They should be much better defensively. They’re a good defense to begin with. Also they have some great offensive talent. They’re underperforming.
Watching Get Up this morning, they’re talking about OBJ. Asked
@danorlovsky7
which team should call OBJ. He answered the
@steelers
. Dan argued he’d add enough fire power to compete with the
@Chiefs
for a title. Pretty cool to hear an analyst talk so highly of the Steelers.
@Steelersdepot
People are choosing to believe unconfirmed reports, opinion pieces saying Rooney fired Canada rather than straight from the horses mouth? Tomlin-the guy in charge of his coaching staff publicly said he fired Canada. Why would Tomlin lie knowing Rooney would hear?
@Blitz_Burgh
You think maybe being unable to execute a play perfectly is a result of inadequate study? Kenny has a point. It’s strange the coaches don’t see that.
@Blitz_Burgh
My god…. He is all over the place. It’s really starting to show that he doesn’t even believe some of his own takes. Just shooting for that wow factor.
@RapSheet
I love me some Pat, sucks to see him miss more time. But, I really want to see what Darnell Washington is made of. We haven’t seen him play/catch. It’s been more just blocking snaps.
@JaredWKane
Knowing he will be the QB for the foreseeable future, no competition at the position to be seen, why not just be positive about him. Have faith, and patience Pickett haters. He’ll get better, maybe even turn you into Pickett fans as well.
@JamesCh19218988
There are 10-12 plays he shows presence, being able to make the throw while the pocket collapses, incoming pressure. It’s literally right there in front of you. I’m not saying he’s great in the pocket, I’m saying he has shown he’s capable. Just needs better coaching to help him.
Russell Wilson is a much better signing for the Steelers than Trubisky was. But, for some reason, I feel the same about Russ as I did about Mitch, overrated. A lot of people love the value of the name, but the value of play is lacking. I hope he improves and hope it works 🤞
@colin_dunlap
I think he’s trying to correct the process of development that they’ve been using. When you’re thrown in as a rookie you’re overwhelmed and develop bad habits. Whereas you get opportunities off the bench for a length of season you’re striving to get better and win out the
Looking forward to this draft for the Steelers it’s essential they draft OLine early, even the first two picks. Every other position is in decent shape. I understand CB also needs some attention but the current backups have untapped potential, namely Cory Trice and Darius Rush.
@MPFrazer
said when Arthur Smith was hired that it would be ideal to also hire a passing game coordinator. And I completely agreed but just didn’t see the Steelers as a team to do that. Well, we now have news the Steelers will be interviewing for that exact coaching position.
@MarkMaddenX
Weren’t you just saying Yinz should stop picking on Canada, it’s taking a shot at his livelihood and family!? Yet here you are bashing fans? Also if you can’t understand what’s wrong with his offensive schemes and route tree then you really shouldn’t be in football media.
@JacobsFieldRBW
That specific play would add to his win rate yet didn’t produce any significant impact defensively. The offense gains a first down because of it.
Even if the Ravens win next week they’re extremely likely to play starters and play tough for the regular season finale against the Steelers. I don’t think they’ll just lay down for their biggest rival in the league.
@RenegadeAdam
I’m not defending KP. I can’t, he played like garbage. But, seems to me the KP haters were anxiously waiting for a loss to place literally alllllll the blame on him. He deserves a lot of blame for this one. But not all.
@Steelers_DB
That’s the best way to put it.
You can’t flip flop between the two like- “oh he’s hot this week… well now he’s not… let’s go with the other”
If Kenny is their franchise QB he will start if he’s healthy.
@MPFrazer
It hasn’t been lost on some, me included. The very first game without Canada- Kenny had his best game by far, and everyone has forgotten about that game for some reason. Kenny has a much higher ceiling than Mason, but that’s just my opinion. I second what you’ve both been saying.
@colin_dunlap
Personally, I think Kenny has more potential than Mason. Kenny is more accurate and better on the move. So I do think he’ll get another chance or two. Mason is taking care of business to his credit.
@ZackMcDerm
This is my point, this comment is unwarranted and your opinion. But hey, you’re obviously entitled to it. I’m gonna trust the Steelers coaching staff and KPs aptitude, personally, realistically, he will get better.
@ATG_SportsMedia
Out of those 28 plays(there are definitely more than what I’ve highlighted) he shows poise in the pocket. 12 of them he faced pressure(not a couple). Yes, he definitely needs to get better. But, the fact that he CAN perform well in the pocket is made evident with these plays.
SF wants to move Aiyuk. He wants out. Specifically he wants into Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh wants him. Pittsburgh has the resources to pull it off. Brandon Aiyuk to the Steelers is literally all but officially. If Omar can’t pull this off he’s toast. Luckily he’s a damn boss.
I think if you have working eyeballs you know Justin Fields just brings a whole other dimension to the offense. Don’t matter 2nd-3rd-4th string. He’s so much more dynamic than Russ. 2 needs to start.
@mdrizzy22
Pretty much every player and staff member talked to by the media has expressed empathy and sympathy for Canada. Apparently he was a great guy, just not a great coordinator.
2023 season stats
Van Jefferson- 17 games played
20rec x 43tgts for 209yrds
Michael Thomas- 10 games played
39rec x 64tgts for 448yrds
I’m all for Michael Thomas in ⚫️🟡
#HereWeGo
I don’t think Steelers shop for a high caliber QB. I believe Tomlin starts fresh with Kenny Pickett and a new OC and see where 2024 takes them. If any QB additions it’ll be backups. They may work a little to get Rudolph to stay but I don’t think they’ll bend too much for him.
@Blitz_Burgh
Tomlin is all about patience, to a fault actually. He’ll give Trubisky a couple more chances. He heard the Kenny chants just doesn’t want to answer those questions yet.
@bigarashad
Grateful for Mason and he’s playing very well. But I do believe we get about the same results with Kenny. The whole team wants the playoffs, they’re all on the same page. That has nothing to do with Mason.
@BudDupreeFan
It all depends how Mason finishes this season. If his momentum continues, I completely agree QB competition. But if it slows and he looses grip I think Kenny would then be the front runner.
@sportslarryk
That doesn’t make any sense, if they had the choice to let him sit then walk next season or to trade him and get some value out of it? You’re saying they’ll choose the former?
@ThePoniExpress
I’ve notice Diontaes lack of effort for years now. If he loses the route or the ball placement is just a little off he’ll just stop in his tracks and give up.
This is why I can’t take you seriously. Mitch is much more athletic, can use his legs way better than Mason. And Kenny is also more athletic. Also Kenny is better with on the move throwing, he can also make more off balance awkward throws, and is better in the clutch.
It’s clear the Steelers prefer Aiyuk over all as they continue to hold out hope for him. But if that stall through the next couple days I do believe they’ll target Metchie.
@Steelers_DB
Mason is Mitch but not as mobile. Mitch also has a stronger arm, can make more difficult throws. They’re both terrible. Bad decisions, bad field vision, bad execution, bad progressions. Mason isn’t an upgrade.
Everyone on ESPN is so certain the Steelers will pursue a high profile quarterback when the Steelers themselves have said nothing close to lead you to believe they’ll be doing so. It’s become harder and harder for me to sit through these sports debate shows.
@Willie_Pierce3
@SteeIerNation
You might not dread it. I, along with many others, just feels as if he’s just not the right answer. He hasn’t proven much since taking the interim position. But, I’m sure you’ll argue, he hasn’t had an opportunity to prove his worth, hasn’t implemented his scheme, you’d be right.
@BudDupreeFan
Steelers have been one of the lowest scoring team in the NFL with Matt Canada. Regardless of QB, Ben, Mitch, Kenny, could even say Mason in the preseason. They all had issues with him, especially the playcalling. The first game without Canada and they rack up over 400 yard total
Myles Garrett famously wins his blocks more often than anyone else while also being double teamed only about 3% more than T. J. Watt. To me this fact proves Garrett is worse than T. J. Watt. Garrett is winning his block more often yet T. J. Watt somehow still has more sacks, more
Take away ALL TWO unblocked sacks for Watt (this and the one where Watt came free because the call was an RPO to the other side and the QB unwisely chose to keep the ball) and Watt still has more sacks than Garrett.
Craziest thing.. “pLaYeRs CAnT WiN DpOy wITH SaCkS aLOnE” yet Garrett will most likely win DPOY with pass rush win rate alone. Apparently instead of the sack award it’s the pass rush win rate award.
@MPFrazer
The touchdown is on Pickens. There were 2-3 defenders within tackling distance who all missed. They didn’t miss because of Mason. They missed because of Pickens effort and their lack of effort.
Why are so many Steelers fans fighting a Chase Young trade? He is a massive talent and extremely physical, physically capable, smart and fast. Washington is known for ruining talent. He’s been an example of that. But he’s 24, the Steelers coaching staff can fix him.
@Steelersdepot
You’re implying that Mitch was winning games. He went 1 in 4. And that one win was heavily influenced by the Steelers defense. Out of all the options the Steelers have at QB, Kenny has the highest ceiling.
@PghSteelersNow
He definitely has all those qualities, there’s no question because he does display them. The issue is him displaying them consistently. Putting a full game together. It’ll come with time. The Steelers have patience.
@Urunderarrest
You understand Kenny is getting worse right!? That’s a product of development, is it not? Who is the one responsible of developing him? Matt Canada and Mike Sullivan. They’re clearly guiding him in the wrong direction. It has almost everything to do with coaching.
4 takeaways from PIT vs BUF
1. Fields is more dynamic than Russ, should consider starting him.
2. Keeanu Benton-shades of Stephon Tuitt.
3. We have a punter!
4. Need a second weapon at receiver. Aiyuk, please bring your talents.
How many takeaways do yall agree with?
When the Steelers traded Pickett I, as well as others I’m sure, knew Fields was extremely likely to join the Steelers in a matter of days. It just makes too much sense. Omar Khan has me excited for the future of the Steelers.
Steelers D is gonna get theirs. Ain’t worried about them. But, that O has to get clicking. Missing talent at some key positions. No hero ball on that side, team work gonna make the dream work.