I'm just happy there was no OT.
But anyways, Thursday night the Steelers came in with a couple things in mind: stay healthy and look to trim down the roster. For the most part both of those goals came through.
I'm back again with the likes and dislikes. (I'm thinking about stopping this feature for the regular season.)
Here goes...
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===Likes===
THE BIG NASTY D
- I am more and more impressed with this defense every time I see them take the field. Their abilities to stop drives and hold teams to field goals could come in handy during the regular season.
WILLIE PARKER
- Willie didn't see a lot of action, but he had 4 carries for 34 yards, including a great 26 yard rush. There is no doubt that with Rashard Mendenhall and Willie Parker, the Steelers will have the best 1-2 punch in the NFL, right up there with Maurice Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor of the Jaguars.
OFFENSIVE LINE
- Other than the fumbled snap on the opening drive, I thought the line held up well. They allowed 0 sacks and gave the QB's time to throw. Thats all you can ask for.
JEFF REED
- He missed one. But he hit 4, including the game winner (again). He is just solid and has been all preseason.
===DIslikes===
QUARTERBACK
- I wasn't to impressed with anyone at QB. Ben didn't even throw a pass. Maybe that was for the best. He needs to stay healthy.
SECONDARY
- It wasn't too bad. They forced 2 INT's, but let up 264 yards passing. That needs to improve.
FINISHING
- The trend of the preseason continued, as the offense was unable to finish their drives, resulting in 5 FG attempts. Thats a possible 35 points instead of the 12 that we got.
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All in all it wasn't too bad of a game. Arnold Harrison fell victim to injury but thats the nature of the beast that is football.
The team looks ready for the Texans on Sunday, lets hope they pull it out. It's important that they start the season well because the first few games will be their easiest.
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