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[pistolpete11]

I don't understand the strong negative reaction to Smith

As an OC, his team finished 10th and 4th in points. Because he handed the ball off to Henry? OK, but why wouldn't you when Henry is your best player? And those 2 years were Henry's career highs in yards, TD's, and Y/A. They were also by far Tannenhill's best years, to the point you might even call them outliers. Given the roster makeup (particularly the QB's) and the head coach, a run heavy, play-action type of offense that has the potential to still put up a lot of points makes a lot sense actually.

I'd prefer someone from the Shanahan tree, especially looking towards the future if/when they decide that Pickett ain't it, but I think they could do a lot worse than Smith.

 

[ChaosAgent]

Lamar has absolutely been a letdown from what I can see.

Just no rhythm to Baltimore's offense.

 

[bambamcam4ever]

It's crazy watching all these teams with great offenses play well and compete in the Playoffs... having a chance at least.

We had the killer B's and Tomlin just f***in wilted... got smacked by shitty teams.

The "B" playing QB regularly wilted in the playoffs

 

[Wattsburgh]

Quick question; Does Tomlin go for it on 4th down at his own 30 yard line like Baltimore did to get 7 points?

 

[Josey Wales]

The Steelers Have An Evaluation Problem HC Cliché

 

[Josey Wales]

Why Does Arthur Smith Make Sense for Steelers OC Job?

The Pittsburgh Steelers interviewed former Atlanta Falcons head coach and Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their offensive coordinator vacancy on Sunday, the club confirmed. Let’s take a look at what makes the 41-year-old Tennessee native an attractive option for the...

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[Andy99]

Quick question; Does Tomlin go for it on 4th down at his own 30 yard line like Baltimore did to get 7 points?

“We don’t (read: do) live in our fears”

 

[xlm34]

I don't understand the strong negative reaction to Smith

As an OC, his team finished 10th and 4th in points. Because he handed the ball off to Henry? OK, but why wouldn't you when Henry is your best player? And those 2 years were Henry's career highs in yards, TD's, and Y/A. They were also by far Tannenhill's best years, to the point you might even call them outliers. Given the roster makeup (particularly the QB's) and the head coach, a run heavy, play-action type of offense that has the potential to still put up a lot of points makes a lot sense actually.

I'd prefer someone from the Shanahan tree, especially looking towards the future if/when they decide that Pickett ain't it, but I think they could do a lot worse than Smith.

Maybe he’s a guy who just is better as an OC and things take a hit when he’s the HC but he went all galaxy brained in Atlanta and went away from the idea that it’s good to give the ball to your best players.

 

[WickedWrister]

As I said earlier in this thread, simply looking at an OC's team rank in PPG doesn't tell the whole picture, but TEN ranked 10th and 4th in PPG during Arthur Smith's 2 years. Granted, they had prime 2k Derrick Henry lol. As a HC in ATL, his offenses have been bad/middling.

Was hired by Mike Munchak (maybe he comes back too?) and worked for Ken Whisenhunt, so I'm willing to ben Rooney has a favorable opinion of him. Bleh. Probably preached running the football and having balance in his interview.

 

[Snooki Stackhouse]

It's crazy watching all these teams with great offenses play well and compete in the Playoffs... having a chance at least.

We had the killer B's and Tomlin just f***in wilted... got smacked by shitty teams.

They had the killer Bs but their DBs were a weak link and their D completely imploded after their best defensive player got injured in 17. I think they had a chance to do something if Shazier stayed in. They still haven't replaced him!

 

[WickedWrister]

I don't understand the strong negative reaction to Smith

As an OC, his team finished 10th and 4th in points. Because he handed the ball off to Henry? OK, but why wouldn't you when Henry is your best player? And those 2 years were Henry's career highs in yards, TD's, and Y/A. They were also by far Tannenhill's best years, to the point you might even call them outliers. Given the roster makeup (particularly the QB's) and the head coach, a run heavy, play-action type of offense that has the potential to still put up a lot of points makes a lot sense actually.

I'd prefer someone from the Shanahan tree, especially looking towards the future if/when they decide that Pickett ain't it, but I think they could do a lot worse than Smith.

My fear is that we try and emulate that running attack and we just get a watered down version since our OL is bad and Najee isn't prime Derrick Henry.

 

[SomeDude]

Baltimore self destructing is delicious.

 

[Andy99]

Baltimore self destructing is delicious.

I hate both these teams but I hope the Ravens never win anything again…

 

[Snooki Stackhouse]

My fear is that we try and emulate that running attack and we just get a watered down version since our OL is bad and Najee isn't prime Derrick Henry.

The flip side is they could get a McVay or Shanahan guy and get an even more watered down version of THAT because they don't have a starting quarterback and don't seem intent on finding one.

 

[pistolpete11]

As I said earlier in this thread, simply looking at an OC's team rank in PPG doesn't tell the whole picture, but TEN ranked 10th and 4th in PPG during Arthur Smith's 2 years. Granted, they had prime 2k Derrick Henry lol. As a HC in ATL, his offenses have been bad/middling.

Was hired by Mike Munchak (maybe he comes back too?) and worked for Ken Whisenhunt, so I'm willing to ben Rooney has a favorable opinion of him. Bleh. Probably preached running the football and having balance in his interview.

Dick Lebeau's defenses weren't very good when he was the HC in Cincy. Doesn't mean he wasn't a great DC.

My fear is that we try and emulate that running attack and we just get a watered down version since our OL is bad and Najee isn't prime Derrick Henry.

A bad line is going to give you a watered down version of any offense.

 

[WickedWrister]

The flip side is they could get a McVay or Shanahan guy and get an even more watered down version of THAT because they don't have a starting quarterback and don't seem intent on finding one.

Dick Lebeau's defenses weren't very good when he was the HC in Cincy. Doesn't mean he wasn't a great DC.


A bad line is going to give you a watered down version of any offense.

It's just a very predictable and boring hire. "Stay the course" as they continue to double down on what worked in the past. What excited people about the idea of hiring a Zac Robinson or Kliff Kingsbury (even though we apparently never even interviewed him) was that it was viewed as a departure from the status quo.

EDIT: f*** the Ravens!

 

[mynameisnick4]

Baltimore/Lamar blowing it when it counts.

I don't think I could have picked a Super Bowl match-up I'd like to see less than Chiefs vs 49ers but that is likely what it's going to be.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

I hate both these teams but I hope the Ravens never win anything again…

Any enemy of Baltimore is my friend.

Although the idea of 24/7 Taylor Swift makes this slightly closer than it should have been.

 

[Al Smith]

Looks like Ravens are done. Again. Let's hope the Lions can take care of the Niners.

 

[TNT87]

Good.

 

[WickedWrister]

 

[Andy99]

Baltimore/Lamar blowing it when it counts.

I don't think I could have picked a Super Bowl match-up I'd like to see less than Chiefs vs 49ers but that is likely what it's going to be.

Lamar is very overrated

 

[pistolpete11]

Can't lose the turnover battle 3-0 and beat a team like the Chiefs.

 

[mynameisnick4]

Can't lose the turnover battle 3-0 and beat a team like the Chiefs.

Sad thing is that their defense gave them a chance to win after a bad start. Shutting out Mahomes and that KC offense for a half is pretty remarkable. That Baltimore offense and Lamar completely blew that game.

 

[Goalie_Bob]

Honestly. These playoffs will have only emboldened Tomlin’s philosophy.

KC is going to the SB after scoring 17 points in the conference championship game and has leaned on thier running game and defense all season.

And the four teams that are in the conference championship games were ranked 3,4,5 & 8th in YPC.

Don’t get me wrong. They still have Mahomes. But this season and playoffs is especially because of thier defense.