Sunday, December 13, 2009

Steelers Shuffle

There have been many famous shuffles throughout history. In chronological order: Shuffle Board, The Ickey Shuffle, more recently the Cupid Shuffle (white guys love songs that tell you how to do the dance...trust me), and now, the Steelers Shuffle.

James Walker, of espn.com, is reporting that there might be some changes in the Steelers coaching staff following the season.

Pittsburgh is in the midst of a five game losing streak, and after starting the season 6-2, are 6-7 and that beeping you are hearing from them being on playoff life support is getting louder and quicker.

The coaches that Walker identified in his piece are special teams coach Bob Ligashesky, offensive line coach Larry Zierlein, and offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. None of these names are a surprise. The special teams can't cover a bed with a blanket, the offensive line, while improving are still allowing waaaaaaay to many sacks on Roethlisberger, and who can understand the play calling.

When the Steelers are up in the 4th quarter, the play calling should go: run with Rashard, run with Rashard, play-action, more running. Instead its shotgun, Ben gets sacked, Ben gets picked, receivers drop the ball, opponents get ball and proceed to score and win in the waning seconds of the game. Cue ESPN

Cudos to Mike Tomlin for knowing that change is needed. However, I'll take those cudos right back for losing to the Chefs, Raiders, and the Brownies, who might very well be the worst team that I've ever seen. Yes, even worse than last years Lions.

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