Steelers @ Browns game thread

Who knows what’s in store for tonight. Can Mitch do anything for us to have a chance? Tomlin sounds like a teenage boy in love with the girl that popped his cherry when it comes to Mitch. So we may be in for a long crap fest this season. Does Tomlin care enough about his non- losing season record to make a change anytime soon or does he want to just impose his will on the fans? I think this is his way of getting back at all of the fans that didn’t like him from the beginning and have wanted him fired every time we don’t make the playoffs. Mike I have been supportive of you from the beginning, I even have had you in my AV for donkey years, please don’t let me down. Put Pickett in and let’s see what happens.

 

I think tonight, Mitch is going to attempt to spread the defense and go deep a few times to keep the Browns honest. Mitch has hinted to that during the week by saying he wants to get the ball into the playmakers hands. Give him a chance, Gid... its still early and Cleveland's secondary may be vulnerable.

The Browns bread-n-butter will come on the ground, so a stout defense by the Stealers will make this an interesting game, potentially forcing Brissett to air it out.

I also think this is a huge game for a week 3 tilt. Both teams are trying to find an identity... this will be a war and must see TV in my book.

 

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Steelers WR George Pickens frustrated by lack of opportunities: '99 percent of the time, I'm open'

Through two weeks, the leash on Mitchell Trubisky appears to be getting shorter, and the patience of Steelers receivers is running thin.

At least, that's how rookie receiver George Pickens sees it. After starring in the preseason, the first-year pass catcher from Georgia has caught two passes for 26 yards in his first two NFL contests. He believes it's not a matter of failing to execute, but a lack of chances to make a difference, telling reporters this week he was open "90 percent of the time" in Pittsburgh's Week 2 loss to New England.

"I just say that because I'm a big guy that runs in the low 4.4s," Pickens said, via the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "I always have a step on somebody and my step is naturally longer than the other person, and I'm actually fast. I'm always (going to) have a step and always feel like, 99 percent of the time, I'm open even though the ball gets there in the air and (the defender) gets time to catch back up. ... But I'm open as soon as I get off the line."

Pittsburgh has scored 27 offensive points through two games, and Trubisky has tossed two touchdown passes. Both have come from less than 10 yards out. Trubisky's passing line after two weeks is far from remarkable: 42-of-71, 362 yards, two touchdowns, one interception and a 76.2 passer rating.

Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield spent Wednesday lamenting his lack of productivity with a statistical output that mirrors that of Trubisky. Simply, the proof has not been good enough for the pudding.

Pickens appears to be growing tired of a lack of opportunities presented by Trubisky's decisions and offensive coordinator Matt Canada's play-calling. The Steelers have heard him loud and clear, with Trubisky admitting "I can take shots downfield" earlier, adding "I think I could look for 14 (Pickens) more often."

Canada echoed Trubisky's desire to go to Pickens more than the Steelers have through two weeks.


"I'd love to get George more involved," Canada said. "Those who have been at practice and at camp know how talented he is."

Talent has not equated to production, at least not to this point. The Steelers have an excellent chance to right the ship Thursday night when they travel to Cleveland to face the Browns, whose defense has been completely disorganized through two games, ranking 25th in passing defense and allowing Joe Flacco to light them up to the tune of 307 yards and four touchdowns last week. While the Steelers have been forced to answer questions about their lagging offense, the Browns have spent the week avoiding assigning blame for their repeated defensive miscues.

The Steelers will hope the Browns continue to struggle to get it together defensively. On a short week, it's their best opportunity to this point to get their offense on track.

For Pickens, he hopes this is the week that starts it all for him and Trubisky.

"I'm new, and he's a new quarterback," Pickens said. "I just go by my day, run my right route. The good thing about football is you have another play, another drive. I take it one play at a time. If I get the ball, it's cool. If I don't, it's cool because you're not going to get the ball every time."

NFL.com

 

This is all I ask. The drive vs NE when they scored the TD, they pushed the ball and Mitch put some zip to it. He's merely average but playing so safe just makes it worse.

Pickens is 1st round talent. Get it to him.

 

Pickett won’t be so scared to throw the ball. Mitch won’t start another game if we lose tonight.

 

The Browns might make Mitch look good. Just fair warning.

 

Then the jets will bring him down to earth

 

Why does every first down have to be a run play, this reminds me of the Whizenhunt days where it was a predictable run, run, pass offense

 

Hated the second down call with the pass to Pickens. Vintage Canada drive kill

 

Tough wind for Boz. What can you do

 

Nice run by Chubb. Steelers will get worn out on D

 

Oh boy TD

 

How do you give Amari that much room off the line.

 

Wow. Pickens catch!

 

What a catch by Pickens!!!

 

We can debate how much of that play was Trubisky vs Pickens, but that play was EXACTLY what they needed. On an earlier third and long, Pitt went empty and Cleveland played Cover 0. That's blatant disrespect of the WB's ability to diagnose and deliver an accurate mid-deep ball.

By hitting that one, it's going to force Cleveland to play differently. Trubisky has needed that one play all season.

 

Yes! I’m liking that drive! Najee TD baby!!

 

Confident drive. Warren ran well and Harris with the finish. To me, that catch was all Pickens.