Hard to Believe

[Lord of Lombardi]

Originally Posted by Steelers>NFL

Ravens are trying hard to give away the division, and the Steelers are just too weak and not good enough to take over the division lead. Even if the Steelers get in the playoffs, they are not going anywhere. They will be out in the first round. Kinda hard to even get excited about potential playoff birth. Especially with their shitty playing, uninspired playing, etc...

Agreed. We obviously need better draft picks. And Cincy and Browns are no guaranteed wins. This team sucks!

[cowherpower]

Originally Posted by plenewken

Besides wishful thinking, what makes you believe that a team that has lost 4 out of the last 5 games is going to turn the tide and not only win the last 2 regular season games but also win playoffs games on the road? Plus, we're playing at home and the last 3 homes games turned into 2 losses and a lucky win (against KC!).
Let's be realistic. There's nothing compelling to back that up.

Team from recent history have proven that going into the playoffs, even just being on a two game winning streak, can use that momentum to make a lot of noise. I don't think we can but there is that little part of me that believes everyone can get healthy and start playing lights out and go on a run. I know its farfetched but it has been done.

[Neil-Still-Rules-14]

The Cowboys game was the best the Steelers have looked in a while. If they hit their stride at juuuust the right time...

[teegre]

Originally Posted by cowherpower

Team from recent history have proven that going into the playoffs, even just being on a two game winning streak, can use that momentum to make a lot of noise. I don't think we can but there is that little part of me that believes everyone can get healthy and start playing lights out and go on a run. I know its farfetched but it has been done.

Win two games.
Get on a roll.
BB gets back to his MVP-type of form.
No fumbles.
No fumbles.
No fumbles.
Win seventh SuperBowl.

[Neil-Still-Rules-14]

Also, it can't be understated how important it would be to get Ike Taylor back.

[teegre]

Originally Posted by Neil-Still-Rules-14

Also, it can't be understated how important it would be to get Ike Taylor back.

And, Keenan... and Cortez.

Here is the depth chart, 1-5... and a safety*:

1. Ike: OUT
2. Keenan: OUT
3. Cortez: OUT
4. Victorian: starting
5. Brown: starting
6. Golden: nickel back

*[And, Golden is the third-string safety.]

[The Curtain's Crusader]

Originally Posted by teegre

Win two games.
Get on a roll.
BB gets back to his MVP-type of form.
No fumbles.
No fumbles.
No fumbles.
Win seventh SuperBowl.

I said after the loss Sunday that it's almost the definition of insanity to expect anything different than what we've been seeing, but I still feel that this team could put it together these last two games and go into the playoffs with a bit of momentum. I'll probably realize Sunday how stupid this comment was, but I still feel like it's possible. How healthy the DB's are (among MANY other things) is going to play a big part in that becoming a reality, though.

Come on, Steelers. Don't make me look like a moron...again.

[bornaSteelersfan]

Yes it is hard to believe. The way the Steelers are playing, it seems pretty hopeless. There are moments of pure joy and suddenly we shoot ourselves in the foot (No offense, Plaxico). I would not be surprised if Andy Dalton and the Bengals come over, run a no huddle offense, and destroy our decimated secondary. Neither Polamalu nor God himself will be able to save us. I still have hope and will still watch the game, but I will not be surprised one bit if I wind up shutting it off at halftime.

[Quackjack]

God, where is our DBs?! We need them ASAP!

[Danny136200]

Originally Posted by plenewken

Besides wishful thinking, what makes you believe that a team that has lost 4 out of the last 5 games is going to turn the tide and not only win the last 2 regular season games but also win playoffs games on the road? Plus, we're playing at home and the last 3 homes games turned into 2 losses and a lucky win (against KC!).
Let's be realistic. There's nothing compelling to back that up.

Lets be optimistic. We play our last two games at home, against teams that we have owned in the past.

I understand that people are down on this team, whether it be injuries or peoples clouded mind about how much Tomlin sucks at his job (he does not, btw). But to say that we cannot beat the Browns and Bengals?? I think thats a crime in Pittsburgh, I am pretty sure of that.