On to the Steelers

SmashMouth · 12-19-2018, 05:15 AM

NEW ORLEANS over PITTSBURGH, Sunday at 3:25 p.m.

I'm not sure I have ever heard as much whining about a team with the best record in the NFL this late in the season. Repeat after me: "There is no such thing as an ugly win." I lived through the Jim Mora days and learned that phrase pretty quickly.

So, in other words, all you New Dats who became fans in 2006, just relax. You know, this team really used to suck. Like suck so bad the season was over in October. There were quarterbacks named Billy Joe and another who made a habit of throwing it backward as his arm flung behind his head. Back in the day, Monday night games were rare, but even when the home team was featured, it would often be blacked out because the Dome hadn't sold out.

Don't talk about ugly wins. I actually heard one clown I know preaching about Drew Brees being the MVP a few weeks ago who now is wondering what is wrong with him and the race is over. There's nothing wrong with Brees, and the Saints haven't been "figured out."

Playing eight out of 12 on the road would be tough for any team, especially against this schedule, and the Black and Gold went 11-1 through that stretch. Now, one more win means the final road game has been played with a chance to play on a neutral site at Dirty Bird Field in February.

This week, the Steelers come to town after snapping a three-game skid in which two of those losses came to non-playoff-bound teams. A win over New England at home does not suddenly make them elite. For the most part, this is a decent matchup for the home team, assuming the corners can somewhat limit two of the best receivers in the NFL in Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith Schuster.

The Saints also know how much it would mean to win this one and get the walking wounded two full weeks of rest prior to the preparing for the first playoff game.

By the way, when did I become the optimist around here? Sometimes I miss the hate mail telling me I don't know what I am talking about and I should move to Boston if I hate the Saints so much. At least I got a chuckle out of that. Y'all are just depressing. Against the spread: Saints minus-5.5.

SERIES NOTES: Saints vs. Steelers
The Saints lead the all-time series, 8-7, and have won three of the four games played this century, including a 35-32 win at Pittsburgh on Nov. 30, 2014. In that one, Drew Brees passed for five touchdowns to five receivers, and Kenny Stills had five receptions for 162 yards. Ben Roethlisberger passed for 435 yards and two touchdowns, but he also was picked off twice. ... This is the latest these two have ever matched up against one another - one day later than when they faced off in 1969, which was one season after the Saints had moved from the NFL Century Division to the Capital Division, where Pittsburgh resided at the time.

TEAM RANKINGS: Saints vs. Steelers
The Saints rank seventh in offense in total yards gained per game (11th in passing, eighth in rushing); the Steelers are fourth overall (third in passing, 30th in rushing). The Saints are 11th in defense in total yards allowed per game (28th vs. the pass, first vs. the run); the Steelers are ninth (13th vs. the pass, sixth vs. the run)

Jim Derry on NOLA

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saintsfan1976 · 12-19-2018, 06:18 AM

This will be 30 point + scoring game.

K Major · 12-19-2018, 09:54 AM

Make Big Ben "uncomfortable". Lattimore (AB) & Apple (JuJu) will get tested deep. Steelers have an elite WR core + a TE who gets open. I think they are top 3 in sacks so they know how to get to the QB. The crowd must become a factor in this one.

Huge test.

You just never know which Steeler team will show up. They've been very "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" like all season.

neugey · 12-19-2018, 10:10 AM

Key will be running the football effectively so the Steelers can't totally unleash their 3-4 blitzing against us. Easier said than done with our banged up OL. But do that and we should manage the W.

The Dude · 12-19-2018, 11:16 AM

This is a game I had circled in the beginning. Pretty concerned about this one.

st thomas · 12-19-2018, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Key will be running the football effectively so the Steelers can't totally unleash their 3-4 blitzing against us. Easier said than done with our banged up OL. But do that and we should manage the W.

Xactly what I’m thinking there coming and going to come hard at drew have to be on top of this thing or we could be walking dead come playoffs

cmike · 12-19-2018, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

This is a game I had circled in the beginning. Pretty concerned about this one.

I did too. I’m the only Saint fan in my family. Everyone else including my momma is a Steeler. Not even she will get love this week. Christmas dinner I’m sitting at the head of the table.

saintsfan1976 · 12-19-2018, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by cmike

I did too. I’m the only Saint fan in my family. Everyone else including my momma is a Steeler. Not even she will get love this week. Christmas dinner I’m sitting at the head of the table.

I married into a Steeler family. Being a kid in Louisiana the Saints were so bad many locals cheered for Terry. I’ve always liked the Steelers. Fans are great. Town is fun. Went to our last game at Heinz field. Experience was great.

cmike · 12-19-2018, 01:30 PM

Steeler fans travel well. And because of the economic situation in Pittsburgh years ago, a lot of their residents/fans relocated across the country. Steeler bars in most cities are not hard to find. Their everywhere.

SmashMouth · 12-19-2018, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by cmike

I did too. I’m the only Saint fan in my family. Everyone else including my momma is a Steeler. Not even she will get love this week. Christmas dinner I’m sitting at the head of the table.

Need to see pic of entire family in Steeler jerseys and you with a Saints jersey...

12-19-2018, 05:15 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,127 Blog Entries: 29	On to the Steelers NEW ORLEANS over PITTSBURGH, Sunday at 3:25 p.m. I'm not sure I have ever heard as much whining about a team with the best record in the NFL this late in the season. Repeat after me: "There is no such thing as an ugly win." I lived through the Jim Mora days and learned that phrase pretty quickly. So, in other words, all you New Dats who became fans in 2006, just relax. You know, this team really used to suck. Like suck so bad the season was over in October. There were quarterbacks named Billy Joe and another who made a habit of throwing it backward as his arm flung behind his head. Back in the day, Monday night games were rare, but even when the home team was featured, it would often be blacked out because the Dome hadn't sold out. Don't talk about ugly wins. I actually heard one clown I know preaching about Drew Brees being the MVP a few weeks ago who now is wondering what is wrong with him and the race is over. There's nothing wrong with Brees, and the Saints haven't been "figured out." Playing eight out of 12 on the road would be tough for any team, especially against this schedule, and the Black and Gold went 11-1 through that stretch. Now, one more win means the final road game has been played with a chance to play on a neutral site at Dirty Bird Field in February. This week, the Steelers come to town after snapping a three-game skid in which two of those losses came to non-playoff-bound teams. A win over New England at home does not suddenly make them elite. For the most part, this is a decent matchup for the home team, assuming the corners can somewhat limit two of the best receivers in the NFL in Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith Schuster. The Saints also know how much it would mean to win this one and get the walking wounded two full weeks of rest prior to the preparing for the first playoff game. By the way, when did I become the optimist around here? Sometimes I miss the hate mail telling me I don't know what I am talking about and I should move to Boston if I hate the Saints so much. At least I got a chuckle out of that. Y'all are just depressing. Against the spread: Saints minus-5.5. Twitter SERIES NOTES: Saints vs. Steelers The Saints lead the all-time series, 8-7, and have won three of the four games played this century, including a 35-32 win at Pittsburgh on Nov. 30, 2014. In that one, Drew Brees passed for five touchdowns to five receivers, and Kenny Stills had five receptions for 162 yards. Ben Roethlisberger passed for 435 yards and two touchdowns, but he also was picked off twice. ... This is the latest these two have ever matched up against one another - one day later than when they faced off in 1969, which was one season after the Saints had moved from the NFL Century Division to the Capital Division, where Pittsburgh resided at the time. TEAM RANKINGS: Saints vs. Steelers The Saints rank seventh in offense in total yards gained per game (11th in passing, eighth in rushing); the Steelers are fourth overall (third in passing, 30th in rushing). The Saints are 11th in defense in total yards allowed per game (28th vs. the pass, first vs. the run); the Steelers are ninth (13th vs. the pass, sixth vs. the run) Jim Derry on NOLA skymike likes this.

12-19-2018, 06:18 AM	#2
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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: On to the Steelers Originally Posted by neugey Key will be running the football effectively so the Steelers can't totally unleash their 3-4 blitzing against us. Easier said than done with our banged up OL. But do that and we should manage the W. Xactly what I’m thinking there coming and going to come hard at drew have to be on top of this thing or we could be walking dead come playoffs

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cmike 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gulfport Posts: 1,427	Re: On to the Steelers Originally Posted by The Dude This is a game I had circled in the beginning. Pretty concerned about this one. I did too. I’m the only Saint fan in my family. Everyone else including my momma is a Steeler. Not even she will get love this week. Christmas dinner I’m sitting at the head of the table. RailBoss and saintsfan1976 like this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: On to the Steelers Originally Posted by cmike I did too. I’m the only Saint fan in my family. Everyone else including my momma is a Steeler. Not even she will get love this week. Christmas dinner I’m sitting at the head of the table. I married into a Steeler family. Being a kid in Louisiana the Saints were so bad many locals cheered for Terry. I’ve always liked the Steelers. Fans are great. Town is fun. Went to our last game at Heinz field. Experience was great. skymike, Rugby Saint II and K Major like this.

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cmike 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gulfport Posts: 1,427	Re: On to the Steelers Steeler fans travel well. And because of the economic situation in Pittsburgh years ago, a lot of their residents/fans relocated across the country. Steeler bars in most cities are not hard to find. Their everywhere.

12-19-2018, 01:32 PM	#10
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,127 Blog Entries: 29	Re: On to the Steelers Originally Posted by cmike I did too. I’m the only Saint fan in my family. Everyone else including my momma is a Steeler. Not even she will get love this week. Christmas dinner I’m sitting at the head of the table. Need to see pic of entire family in Steeler jerseys and you with a Saints jersey... RailBoss, skymike and Rugby Saint II like this.