OT: The Pittsburgher Thread: 5 and 2 Justin who? Hand the Fields to Wilson

[Buddy Bizarre]

Boy, Van Jefferson has really stepped up. We should really put more packages in for him

I was railing about Pickens being on the bench in place of these other WR clowns early in the season. Absolutely ridiculous that Pickens isn't on the field except to take a breather.

 

[Peat]

Have we reached the point where Pickens' fitness might matter as much as TJ's?

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Have we reached the point where Pickens' fitness might matter as much as TJ's?

What is your respective confidence level in Nate Herbig vs Van Jefferson?

 

[Peat]

What is your respective confidence level in Nate Herbig vs Van Jefferson?

Nick Herbig is a fair bit better at his job than Jefferson, yeah.

Watt is still Watt though.

edit: Some stats on how much Watt matters, since it came up

" The Steelers are 1-11 since 2017 when Watt does not play, including playoffs. They have allowed 26.2 points per game on defense in those games, about a touchdown more than otherwise. Their defense has averaged +0.08 EPA per play with him on the field and -0.02 without him, per TruMedia. That’s the difference between ranking No. 1 since 2017, as the Steelers do, and ranking 28th. "

First time they'd try replacing him with two good players iirc, but still a bit scary.

 

[WickedWrister]

Penix named starter in ATL

Well here's your next <30m shitty veteran redemption QB.. or free if they cut him