Pittsburgh wastes an opportunity to put some distance in the wild card race and hands Baltimore the division with a huge loss to the 2 win Arizona Cardinals.
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The podcast hosts express their disappointment and frustration with the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent performance, describing it as a "shit show." They highlight that the game was delayed twice due to lightning and thunder, which further added to their frustration. The hosts criticize the team for their inability to generate points and get their offense moving in the right direction. They note that regardless of who is calling the plays or playing quarterback, the Steelers struggle to sustain successful drives and often settle for field goals. The hosts emphasize the team's lack of fluidity in their offense and express their frustration with their failure to meet the expectations set during training camp. Despite their disappointment, the hosts acknowledge the importance of the Steelers surviving and securing a win in their upcoming game against New England.
Regarding the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals, the hosts mention the two delays caused by lightning and thunder. They express their frustration with the extended duration of the game, questioning if it would turn into a 10-hour affair. Additionally, they comment on the game not concluding until almost six o'clock, despite technically being over around quarter to two. The hosts find the lengthy delays unnecessary and impatiently await the game's resumption.
Shifting focus to the team's offense, the hosts express concerns about their ability to score points. They note that throughout the season, they have observed the team's offense struggling to surpass 17 or 20 points in a game, and even reaching that threshold may prove challenging. The hosts also reference an old adage in the NFL that suggests when two evenly matched teams, even if they are typically low-scoring, face each other, they tend to produce higher-scoring games. They provide an example of a game that was anticipated to be a defensive battle but turned into a high-scoring shootout due to both teams' ability to counter that type of defense. This implies that despite the Steelers' ongoing struggles to score points, there remains a possibility of a high-scoring game if they face an evenly matched opponent.
[00:01:23] Lightning delay during the game.
[00:05:24] Going for it on fourth.
[00:08:23] Special teams letdown.
[00:12:22] The curious play decision.
[00:17:40] Mason Rudolph as starting quarterback.
[00:20:09] Offensive philosophy and lack of talent.
[00:24:12] Belichick's future and age.
[00:28:08] The Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching dilemma.
[00:33:14] Hiring better coaching staff.
[00:37:10] Playing against a team with two wins.
[00:43:51] Hockey power play struggles.
[00:45:05] Power play struggles.
[00:48:41] Teams bunched up in standings.
