Joe Starkey chimes in and thinks Steelers focused too much on Garrett
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What were Joe Starkey's thoughts on the Steelers' recent performance?
AFC North matchup, we certainly didn't make enough plays today, and they did. You've got to compliment those guys on an outstanding winning effort, and it's back to work for us. We've been here before, and so certainly we've got a big week ahead of us, man, in the big game in Akershire next weekend. They had a lot to do with it. They made some plays, and I'm never one not to compliment worthy opponents, man, and certainly they made plays today. Yes, they did, but they're the number one ranked defense in the entire NFL, even with that offense that they have to put up with every single week. So, yeah, they made plays, but I think the Steelers helped them make plays along the way. 412-928-9370 is the number to call.
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How did the Steelers' game plan impact their performance against the Browns?
They ran the ball far less than I thought they would against a team that gives up more yards on the ground than they do in the passing game. So, That's a game that they'll look back on, and it may be the one that denies them an opportunity. DK Metcalf has contributed to this with his two-game suspension. Just never should have gotten there, Austin. He did, and he's paying the price for it, and so are they. And so now, going into this last week, without a number two receiver and without a number one receiver, they have a bunch of guys who weren't on their roster to start the season. So Jay Glazer said something very interesting on Fox yesterday, Bob, regarding, he talked to Mike Tomlin, regarding the reaction from Tomlin to Metcalf, his interaction with the fan, and much more.
Here it is. But I actually have... The security communication between the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks security from a game last year when DK Metcalf, when he was with the Seahawks, complained about that exact same fan to security. At the time there, he asked that that fan be removed over very derogatory comments. I'm not going to repeat what the comments are that are on here. And obviously, guys, we don't condone ever hitting a fan or anybody else, but... In this, it says, when we investigated during the game, the individuals around him states and corroborated that the fan was being out of line and had indeed said these derogatory statements.
What was the significance of DK Metcalf's suspension for the Steelers?
They even asked us to remove the guy. The odd part of this also is that the Pittsburgh Steelers had no knowledge of this. Okay, so that was last year. When Mike Tomlin found out about it this year, the incident happening, what was his reaction? This was actually kind of funny. I was talking to Mike Tomlin about it this morning. He said, look, I was mic'd up. When you're mic'd up, nobody wants to talk to you. So I didn't know. Finally, Arthur Smith came over to him and wrote it on his call sheet. DK hit a fan to which Mike Tomlin went, okay then. Can't make it up. Yeah, you don't want to put what your reaction is on mics. That's the problem with those mics. You're always mic'd up and everything you say can and will be recorded for who knows when.
What did Mike Tomlin say about the team's handling of player incidents?
But the bottom line there again is that he should never have been put that. Did the NFL fail in what they did? The Players Association should have a problem with them. And the other thing is if he noticed that same fan, the blue hair, and it's hard to miss him because he's one of those guys you just never want to deal with and thinks he's a superstar when in fact he's a clown. Then just tell the security again. Just say he's still here and he's doing stuff. Get him out of here. I reported him last year. You don't go over and take matters into your own hands. You just don't. It's a stupid thing to do. That's what he did, and he cost them two games of a suspension. But I think the league has some culpability in here as well.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What were Joe Starkey's thoughts on the Steelers' recent performance?
0:00–1:06
2
How did the Steelers' game plan impact their performance against the Browns?
1:06–2:24
3
What was the significance of DK Metcalf's suspension for the Steelers?
2:24–3:03
4
What did Mike Tomlin say about the team's handling of player incidents?
3:03–3:50
5
How did the Steelers' strategy against Miles Garrett affect their game?
3:50–5:02
6
What are the implications of the Steelers' upcoming match against the Ravens?
5:02–5:41
7
What factors will determine the Steelers' success in the playoffs?
5:41–6:06
8
How does Joe Starkey view the Steelers' chances moving forward?
6:06–26:24
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