Friday, November 25, 2005

The moment of truth....

After a pretty poor from the Steelers offense as a whole and O-Line specifically the Steelers dropped a much needed game against the dreaded the Raven and fall to a record of 7-3.

We are now tied with the Bungals for the lead in the AFC North. The problem is we face the 10-0 Indianapolis Colts on Monday night in the RCA. To say Steelers fan are concerned is a complete understatement.

Can the return of Big Ben inspire this to rebirth of the Steelers dynasty. I honestly feel if Cowher can figure out a way to win this game then the Steelers will be playing for a ring in January.

The problem is however the Colts are the most complete team in the league and their quarterback Peyton Manning may be the best thing since Joe Montana. The Steelers are currently 9 point underdogs and will need to play a perfect game to win.

Here are the keys to victory as I see them:
1.) Run the ball - Minimizing the amount of time that Peyton Manning is job #1. It will be alot easier keeping the game in control if we are not down 21 points.
2.) Get physical - Punch these chumps in the mouth. Make every tackle count. Blast the receivers on the slant route.
3.) Force the Colts to run the ball - The Steelers front 4 play the run better than any other unit in the league.
4.) Force turnovers and No turnovers - See #2, if we are physical we can force turnovers that will change the game
5.) Play to win(not Play not to lose). Scared money will not make money. The Steelers have to blitz early and often. Manning will pick a cover two zone apart.

We are the underdogs so all we gotta do is play...

Let go Steelers!!

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