The Pittsbugher Thread: 5-4 And Ice Follies in the Netherworld

[K Fleur]

Funny thing is I really liked Garrett up until a few minutes ago. Great player and seemed like a decent enough guy.

The funniest(maybe not the best word)part of this is Kareem Hunt of all people telling Garrett he “can’t just go around hitting people”.

 

[MrRuckus]

This sort of thing is actually some evidence against enforcers in the NHL. Those are some big dudes on the Steelers and it still doesn't stop players from delivering head shots or outright battering your QB

 

[Coastal Kev]

It should also be noted by the league how many headshots the Browns took on the Steelers tonight.

 

[FlightlessBird]

Holy shit these 2 commentators on NFLN are blaming Rudolph. What a joke.

 

[turd]

Again, Mark Madden wins. Millionaire. Says you’re all crying foul because the Browns played you like a fiddle. Juju sucks, Conner is soft, Baker destroyed you all. *whsipers* he ain’t wrong.

Going to continue to make millions and have Mark Kaboly, Gerry Dulac (Big PSU man), Matt Williamson, Triv, Wolf and all the other big Steelers guys on his side anyway.

If you love him so much, why don’t you marry him?

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Holy **** these 2 commentators on NFLN are blaming Rudolph. What a joke.

That wasn't even the worst take.

For the most ridiculous speculation on this ....

 

[DanielPlainview]

Holy **** these 2 commentators on NFLN are blaming Rudolph. What a joke.

Twitter is flooded with those comments. Rudolph was jacking with Garrett's helmet after the late hit, but it's unclear why. Still, it doesn't excuse Garrett ripping off Rudolph's helmet and hitting him over the head with it.

 

[ChaosAgent]

I still like the defense. Played great in the 2nd half. Mason made me lose a lot...ok basically all faith in him by the second half. I'm down to sign Kaep. I'm also down for Duck time next week.

Having said that, this is a visceral reaction to a horrible offensive game in which the Steelers couldn't run the ball (again...), protect the QB (again...) and 2/3rds of their receiving core was knocked out by dirty hits midgame. I mean for Gawd's sake we were chucking it to Holton and it was actually an ok call at that point. At some point, Mason tried to do too much and obviously couldn't.

I do think Vance was a lone bright spot offensively.

Edit: that #14 guy we signed off the street was better than Holton and should jump him in the depth chart...which could be as high as #2 by next week hah.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Again, Mark Madden wins. Millionaire. Says you’re all crying foul because the Browns played you like a fiddle. Juju sucks, Conner is soft, Baker destroyed you all. *whsipers* he ain’t wrong.

Going to continue to make millions and have Mark Kaboly, Gerry Dulac (Big PSU man), Matt Williamson, Triv, Wolf and all the other big Steelers guys on his side anyway.

If being a "winner" means "having money but dying before you can use it", I'd rather be a loser.

 

[DanielPlainview]

Kaep is not a good QB and he hasn't played for a couple years. No thanks. Plus, this team doesn't need a media circus.

There's no real point in benching Rudolph. He just has to play better.

 

[Rossi Rat]

Meh, nothing i said in that post is really wrong though. I mean I wish it was, but no.

Cleveland is pretty freaking good and has an easy remaining schedule. It was fun being in the playoff race for a bit but let’s be real, chickens have come home to roost. The offense is trash and relies too much on the D forcing turnovers.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Give Mayfield credit for owning it.

 

[ChaosAgent]

Kaep is not a good QB and he hasn't played for a couple years. No thanks. Plus, this team doesn't need a media circus.

There's no real point in benching Rudolph. He just has to play better.

I'm a Rudolph supporter, but I'm also intrigued by Duck.

In his audition game against San Diego (not going to call them LAC...they aren't), we had an early scoop & score and then a simple swing pass to Conner where somehow the entire defense forgot how to tackle. We were up big. After that it was mostly running and simple plays. It certainly wasn't a full audition to see what he can do.

 

[SouthGeorge]

Our o-line is pathetic. 2 against one watching our QB get rag dolled. AV loves to pull the war card but MIA. Pouncey the only real one.

 

[DanielPlainview]

Our o-line is pathetic. 2 against one watching our QB get rag dolled. AV loves to pull the war card but MIA. Pouncey the only real one.

I have to think Villenueva didn't see Garrett swing Rudolph's helmet. And Garrett is probably lucky for that.

 

[DanielPlainview]

I'm a Rudolph supporter, but I'm also intrigued by Duck.

In his audition game against San Diego (not going to call them LAC...they aren't), we had an early scoop & score and then a simple swing pass to Conner where somehow the entire defense forgot how to tackle. We were up big. After that it was mostly running and simple plays. It certainly wasn't a full audition to see what he can do.

I really didn't see anything from Hodges that tells me he's better than Rudolph. He's definitely more calm in the pocket but he's also a risk-taker who would probably have his own 4 INT game before too long.

 

[SouthGeorge]

I have to think Villenueva didn't see Garrett swing Rudolph's helmet. And Garrett is probably lucky for that.

Yeah I'm sure like Decastro and Feiler with their 1st row seats of it all. Pathetic. Pouncey is the only one on either side of the ball who will defend anybody.

 

[MrRuckus]

Give Mayfield credit for owning it.

Wow I didn't even think he made as much contact as that video shows.

 

[Iggy Smalls]

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[PensandCaps]

Funny thing is I really liked Garrett up until a few minutes ago. Great player and seemed like a decent enough guy.

The funniest(maybe not the best word)part of this is Kareem Hunt of all people telling Garrett he “can’t just go around hitting people”.

again. thats a fake quote

 

[PensandCaps]

Our o-line is pathetic. 2 against one watching our QB get rag dolled. AV loves to pull the war card but MIA. Pouncey the only real one.

lets not criticize a guy who litteraly saved lives.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

You go with Rudolph. This is a lost year, even though the Steelers technically have a chance to get blown out in the first round of the playoffs.

So see what you have with the kid you thought highly of when you drafted him. The Steelers had him pegged as a first round talent.

You don't bring in a washed up old guy who will bring a media circus. Determine if the Steelers have their QB after Ben or if not need to go fishing for one again.

 

[DanielPlainview]

Yeah I'm sure like Decastro and Feiler with their 1st row seats of it all. Pathetic. Pouncey is the only one on either side of the ball who will defend anybody.

I really think Pouncey was the only one there that saw the helmet hit Rudolph. We probably would have seen an old school NHL-esque bench-clearing brawl if more had.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

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I watched the whole interview. He owned up to what he did.

Not excusing his actions in the least, but that one quote is not indicative of his without reservation owning how bad what he did was.

 

[SouthGeorge]

lets not criticize a guy who litteraly saved lives.

Was Rudolph's life not in danger? Yes, grateful for his service. But he should have chosen a different career after. You can tell he's not all the way in or doesn't like NFL.