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[SportsGuy]

Yep. Preston called him out on this and he's right. He talked about how Harbaugh hasn't done Perriman any favors because people are calling him a bust and soft and a lot of that is because Harbaugh hasn't been up front about things.

[Mike in STL]

PFF grades for Nickle

Zuttah was below average week 1 and 3, above week 2. But above average in pass block week 1 and 2.

KO has been above average run block all three games. Very bad pass block week 1, and just below average week 3

Wags was very bad week 1 and 3, average in week 2.

Hurst we know couldn't be worse and Yanda couldn't be better.

Gillmore and Maxx have been slightly better in blocking than Boyle, but all about average.

[bnickle]

PFF grades for Nickle

Zuttah was below average week 1 and 3, above week 2. But above average in pass block week 1 and 2.

KO has been above average run block all three games. Very bad pass block week 1, and just below average week 3

Wags was very bad week 1 and 3, average in week 2.

Hurst we know couldn't be worse and Yanda couldn't be better.

Gillmore and Maxx have been slightly better in blocking than Boyle, but all about average.

Thanks Mike.

[Biggsy]

The Tackles suck huge balls right now so it makes the outside stretch runs really tough. Still, you have to be able to adjust and do something. Castillo seems like he can't make any adjustments. Even with two horrible players at T. I said it in the other thread, move Yanda out to RT and put Urschal in at RG. At least you might be able to run to the right side again and seal an edge.

Wagner's forte was never run blocking so it's not a surprise there, his below average pass blocking so far has been disappointing. Although he hasn't exactly had easy assignments so far this season.

I refuse to believe there isn't a better option than Hurst right now. Move Wagner to LT, Yanda to RT and Urschel to RG if you have to. Running Hurst out there every week is going to get Flacco killed.

[You Play to Win the Game]

This is either going to be a blow out in the Steelers favor or a Ravens win. Just depends on how both lines play. Gotta contain Bell and give Joe time. Not worried about Vick... but do we show up and play well all around for the first time this year. A win is there for the taking if so.

[NewMarketSean]

This is either going to be a blow out in the Steelers favor or a Ravens win. Just depends on how both lines play. Gotta contain Bell and give Joe time. Not worried about Vick... but do we show up and play well all around for the first time this year. A win is there for the taking if so.

 

I don't know, I wouldn't be surprised by any outcome.

 

The Ravens blowing them out certainly would be the less likely scenario but with Vick, anything can happen -- good or bad.

[You Play to Win the Game]

I don't know, I wouldn't be surprised by any outcome.
 
The Ravens blowing them out certainly would be the less likely scenario but with Vick, anything can happen -- good or bad.

Yeah, in this rivalry you really never know.

I just hope the lines show up ready to play... or we're in trouble. (Captain Obvious, I know)

[SportsGuy]

This is either going to be a blow out in the Steelers favor or a Ravens win. Just depends on how both lines play. Gotta contain Bell and give Joe time. Not worried about Vick... but do we show up and play well all around for the first time this year. A win is there for the taking if so.

Pitt doesn't have much of a pass rush yet this year. So, if the line struggles tonight, that's not good.

Also, what is the weather supposed to be? Have a feeling that a lot of rain could be an issue for us.

[SportsGuy]

Weather is very nice up there tonight.

[Dupin]

I picked us tonight.

 

I'm not confident in it though.

[Mike in STL]

Have to press press press press press tonight. Make Vick throw the ball deep. Dont allow Brown and Bell open field to work with.

[fishteacher]

Final Score prediction:  (playing a hunch we get rolling)

 

Ravens - 31

Steelers - 13

 

[Chris B]

Well...don't lose.

[SportsGuy]

The role kick returner is almost dead.

[SportsGuy]

Brandon Williams crushed him.

[McNulty]

It took 2 seconds for me to turn off the sound.  Who thinks giving Phil Simms a platform is a good idea?

[SportsGuy]

A lot of empty seats

[fishteacher]

Good start...

[SportsGuy]

Nice pursuit by Arrington.

[fishteacher]

The role kick returner is almost dead.

Yeah, it's almost a joke to call this game "football" anymore because they are trying to phase out kicking and returning and even FGs.