Menudo Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 (edited) I'm know I'm known as a big-time, annoying Steeler homer around here. Therefore, I am NOT going to say any of the following: 1. I AM NOT going to rip on the tons of people who told me that Ben was a fluke and was a major weakness on this team despite going 15-0 last year. 2. I AM NOT going to gloat and pull up all the posts where people said that the Steelers offense was terrible and I tried to tell everyone to relax and that it was only pre-season, at which point I was told that I was being an un-realistic homer. 3. I AM NOT going to repeat that the Steelers still have an awesome offensive line and a big-play defense that despite all the talk about the Ravens, Panthers, and Eagles, was the BEST defense in the NFL last year, and lost No one. 4. I AM NOT going to gloat about how awesome Willie Parker looks and how awesome Big Ben looked, and how awesome James Farrior looked, and how awesome Antwaan Randle-El looked. 5. I AM NOT going to talk about the fact that Big Ben is now 15-0 as a starter in the regular season and 16-1 overall to start his career. However, 1. I AM going to hear everyone tell me that it was only the Titans and that the Titans are terrible. 2. I AM going to hear everyone tell me that Ben still isn't that good because he only threw 11 passes, and he doesn't throw for 350 yards. 3. I AM going to hear that it was only the first game and not to get too excited, which I obviously already know to be the truth, but this is fun. 4. I AM going to be called a homer, a momo, and be compared to Ugly Tuna. 5. I AM going to write and post a poem tomorrow. 6. I AM going to finish this post with: HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO !!!! and this Steelers and this for all of those who fed me all of that crap about how the Steelers and Ben were a fluke Edited September 12, 2005 by Menudo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever in debt to mo lewis Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 see ya in a couple weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 see ya in a couple weeks 983223[/snapback] Yes we will. Hopefully it will be a repeat of the FIRST game last year, but today's Steeler game doesn't change the fact that the PATRIOTS ARE the team to beat in the NFL once again and Tom Brady is what I hope Big Ben can someday become even close to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Plane Out Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 4. I AM going to be called a homer, a momo, and be compared to Ugly Tuna. 983215[/snapback] Nah , I bet you get this alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Plane Out Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Just kidding I think Staley lost his job today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 5. I AM going to write and post a poem tomorrow. 983215[/snapback] Willie Parker = another first down marker. Work it in there brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Yeah, Menudo thank you for not saying those things. Of course they are true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Just shaddup. That's all, just shaddup. I hate you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgcoach Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 The Steelers are certainly no fluke. Kudos to your team today but, Ben still isn't anything close to a great or even good qb until the team puts the game in his hands and has to ride him to win. It's still the O-Line and the running game. Any qb that only throws 11 times in a game will admit that. All Ben needs to do (to quote a scene in Friday night lights) is to exist in those 2 seconds from the snap until he hands the ball off. I just can't let ya ride that high until next week, you need some negative stuff posted here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old School Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Titans looked terible today. They took their first drive to the end zone, then gave up 34 unanswered points. Steelers dominated today. Congrats. I'm curious to see how FWP does against an NFL defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Sounds like you had fun menudo. Your boys looked good. My question is what is Parkers' role once Duce and Bettis are healthy? I say sell high, get what you can for him now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigskin Junkie Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I'm curious to see how FWP does against an NFL defense. 983446[/snapback] Did you not see the Buffalo game in week 17 last season??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 The Titans did look like the Titans today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chonchito Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I only saw Parker's stats as he sat on my bench. Obviously they were very good, but is he really going to start for pitt when staley returns. was his performance the result of his running or great blocking or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Where is Spain, didn't he say the Titans would kill the Steelers? As for Roethisberger why do guys put him down until he carries a team on his shoulders? He's young but a good runner, good passer and gets better almost every day. He'll be better at the end of the year than he is now. The SB's a long way away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I only saw Parker's stats as he sat on my bench. Obviously they were very good, but is he really going to start for pitt when staley returns. was his performance the result of his running or great blocking or both? 983619[/snapback] Both. However, I can not turn a blind eye to what part of the day he was responsible for. I don't think that Parker is going to put Stayley on the bench, sucks for fantasy, but I don't think that Stayley is going to keep Parker on the bench either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgcoach Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Where is Spain, didn't he say the Titans would kill the Steelers? As for Roethisberger why do guys put him down until he carries a team on his shoulders? He's young but a good runner, good passer and gets better almost every day. He'll be better at the end of the year than he is now. The SB's a long way away. 983643[/snapback] All of what you say is true but, can't let Steeler fans get a big head now, someone has got to have a decenting voice. Seriously though, as good as Ben seems to be in a game or games I should say; the running game in Pitt. is the cornerstone and driving force of the Off. Ben will probably turn out to be a very good q/b because of his situation and being able to get game experience while also gaining confidence and winning games all goes to his advantage. This is predominantly because he's not put into the tougher situations of other q/bs just starting out and thrown into the fire. Because of the great o-line and running game he's not in situations where he will make many mistakes. As was pointed out before, any q/b only having to throw 11 times in a game while also winning is in a very good situation to succeed. More power to Ben, and may he grow into a great q/b, he just isn't all that just yet but, someday probably will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 And then you get to watch the Ravens get by the Colts. Did you have a good day Menudo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjpro11 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 And then you get to watch the Ravens get by the Colts. Did you have a good day Menudo? 983709[/snapback] the browns got spanked too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 Just shaddup. That's all, just shaddup. I hate you. 983410[/snapback] If it makes you feel any better, I stared Chad Pennington in one league and lost by 4 points. I'm feeling pretty good about our bet righ about now, are you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 Both. However, I can not turn a blind eye to what part of the day he was responsible for. I don't think that Parker is going to put Stayley on the bench, sucks for fantasy, but I don't think that Stayley is going to keep Parker on the bench either. 983645[/snapback] I can honestly say that I am not sure about that Skippy. If he continues to play as he is, I can't see them taking the job from him. When Duce returns, he will more than likely get some time, but I still see Parker as the starter. When Bettis returns, he can still get short yardage and goal-line carries. It will be very interesting to see how this all plays out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 The Cowboys kicked a$$ yesterday. Against a real opponent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 And then you get to watch the Ravens get by the Colts. Did you have a good day Menudo? 983709[/snapback] NFL-wise it was top-notch. An Eagle loss would be nice tonight too. The Raven loss was quite satisfying. After hearing "experts" pick them all year to be among the AFC elite. After the first week, I'd say the AFC elite appears to be New England, Indy, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City. However, as we all know, it is WAY too early to tell, but those are just my first impressions. Fantasy-wise, it was god-awful. Went 0-3. However, I am and will always be a Steeler/NFL first person, so all-in-all, I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.