Did Mike Tomlin and the Steelers focus too much on Myles Garrett?
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How did Mike Tomlin address the challenge of Myles Garrett?
We didn't do anything against Miles that we don't normally do against Miles. The sack records are relevant. We've got to minimize him if we want to engineer victory. We did the same thing last time we played him. I didn't think he had any sacks in that game either. And so we didn't take a different approach because of the gravity of the record. It's just standard business when you're playing these guys and him.
That's Mike Tomlin talking about stopping Miles Garrett, who only had one tackle, no sacks, no tackles for loss, not much of a stat line at all. And I agree with that. I mean, the whole idea when you play him is that you got to try to neutralize him. And they did. But unfortunately, they didn't do enough on the other end of it offensively against that defense. Yeah, the sack record was talked about all week. It came down to that game. The broadcast team made it a big point of emphasis.
What were the Steelers' performance issues on Sunday night?
So every time you saw Aaron Rodgers getting rid of the ball, I mean, he would have done that in normal circumstances if he had allowed to do it. So I think that may have been a little overblown by people. I understand why it became an issue and a talking point. Here's an interesting thing, Austin. The Steelers on Sunday night this year are 0-2. You had alluded to their primetime performances. Their 0-2 outscored 60-35, outgained 252 yards. The Ravens on Sunday night are 0-2 also. They've been outgained by 189 yards. So it's a battle of two teams that have not done well on Sunday night. Sounds like a battle of who wants to go to the playoffs and losing the first round in your home playoff game. Yeah, I mean, and that's the thing.
When you play a game like this, it's like a playoff game already, to be honest. So they add one to the ledger, which if you look at the odds, and this is all according to analytics, They're not in favor of the Steelers when it gets to the playoffs, even if they do make it to the playoffs.
What insights did Austin share about his experience at the Pinstripe Bowl?
Chance to win the AFC, according to ESPN analytics, the Broncos 23%, the Patriots 16%. They still can get a first-round buy. Jags at 13%, Bills at 12%, Texans only 12%. I would have given them a higher percentage there. Chargers 11%, Ravens 8%, Steelers only 4% chance, according to their analytics. Now that can all change. But I'm surprised at the Texans. I think they're playing as good of footballs. I know their offense is somewhat challenged. They don't score a lot of points comparatively, but their defense is good enough to make them involved in every single game.
I think that's a C.J. Stroud stat there, Bob, where there's still not a lot of confidence, where his rookie season was his best season, and the last two years he's digressed from what he originally showed during his freshman campaign, if you will. Steelers at 4%, Bob. Don't you think that's a little high? I mean, are they high putting these numbers together at 4%?
Why are the Steelers struggling in primetime games this season?
Shouldn't it be like one? I think four is pretty much where they are. In other words, long shots. The longest of all shots to get in and win the AFC. 412-928-9370. Listen to the Pomp and Show show every Wednesday to hear about Starkey's Card of the Week from the Baseball Card Castle in Cranberry. Contests run every Wednesday through Friday, 12 p.m. 937thefan.com, contesting page. And our good friend the General does a great job out there. I see you were in New York. I was in New York. So how was your weekend in New York?
Really fun, Bob. Really fun. So my sister Olivia and I went to watch the Pinstripe Bowl her senior year, my final year for grad school at Penn State.
What analytics suggest about the Steelers' playoff chances?
And we ended up, we drove up on Friday, checked out New York. We saw Saks Fifth Ave with a great light show. It was really cool. Rockefeller Center, saw the tree, went to Times Square, saw Madison Square Garden. Never been there? Never been to New York. This is my first time in New York.
You got to go to Madison Square Garden for a game. No doubt.
I mean, any game. Christmas in New York, man. It was special. My dad had hyped it up. He'd been there multiple times about how cool it was going to be. And then we went to the game on Saturday.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
How did Mike Tomlin address the challenge of Myles Garrett?
0:00–0:48
2
What were the Steelers' performance issues on Sunday night?
0:48–1:46
3
What insights did Austin share about his experience at the Pinstripe Bowl?
1:46–2:39
4
Why are the Steelers struggling in primetime games this season?
2:39–3:18
5
What analytics suggest about the Steelers' playoff chances?
3:18–3:48
6
How do recent calls and penalties impact game outcomes?
3:48–4:30
7
What are the implications of DK Metcalf's actions on the Steelers' season?
4:30–5:15
8
What are the fans' perspectives on the Steelers' coaching and future?
5:15–15:11
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