If this isn't motivation, what is?

[ZoneBlitzer]

Steelers need a receiver like Boldin. They're too small at that position. That should motivate them to get with today's NFL.

[Gnutella]

At this point I'd rather put up with Ravens fans talking trash all off-season than the apocalyptic crybaby bullshit that comes from our own fan base after a loss. Besides, if it makes yinzers get off the computer, find more hobbies (sex, drugs and alcohol don't count) and become more well-rounded people, then it can only make the world, and Pittsburgh, a better place.

By the way, never confuse a yinzer for a normal Pittsburgher or a normal Steeler fan. They're just the most devolved quartile of either group.

[kan_t]

Originally Posted by ZoneBlitzer

Steelers need a receiver like Boldin. They're too small at that position. That should motivate them to get with today's NFL.

Ben has asked one for years. Hopefully this time the Steelers listen.

[Terminator]

Originally Posted by ZoneBlitzer

Steelers need a receiver like Boldin. They're too small at that position. That should motivate them to get with today's NFL.

Agreed 1000%.

Boldin and Smith, both, are very large guys who are also physical.

Antonio Brown, Emanuel Sanders, and Mike Wallace are freaking shrimps. Brown alone looks like he is 12.

[WVABE]

Originally Posted by Terminator

Agreed 1000%.

Boldin and Smith, both, are very large guys who are also physical.

Antonio Brown, Emanuel Sanders, and Mike Wallace are freaking shrimps. Brown alone looks like he is 12.

This is why it has always puzzled me about why Cotchery doesn't get more playing time. He has the best hands and actually goes for the ball. Nothing bothers me more than watching a receiver make no attempt for a catch because he hears foot steps or the ball wasn't placed perfectly in his hands.

[fansince'76]

Speaking of motiviation, it's been a while since I saw the kind of effort out of Steelers receivers that I saw out of Boldin, Smith and Jones yesterday.

[SteelCitian]

Originally Posted by maddog78

Amen. So tired of hearing fat, non-producing millionaires like Woodley smack talk the Ravens.

Guess what, Lamaar - they're ahead of us now. What are you going to do about it?

Tweet that to him.

[steelfury02]

Originally Posted by WVABE

This is why it has always puzzled me about why Cotchery doesn't get more playing time. He has the best hands and actually goes for the ball. Nothing bothers me more than watching a receiver make no attempt for a catch because he hears foot steps or the ball wasn't placed perfectly in his hands.

I 100% agree with this thought. Cotchery has proven in limited time that he would be willing to fight for the ball a helluva lot more than the smurfs.

And GoFor7, it isn't all Ben's fault - but you need the entire roster to buy into a philosophy to make a real run at the Lombardi. Ben can do and say what he wants - but if he isn't willing to up his game and become a true student, him and the offense will produce more of the same. Its on his receivers as well. Haley played to our strengths to the tune of 5-3 and looking like world beaters. He was managing Ben so Ben didn't get himself killed. Equally, I'd bet he saw that he had receivers who needed the ball in their hands quickly so they could take off and that you're correct - they won't scratch and claw and jump over guys and sacrifice themselves to catch it.

[ZoneBlitzer]

Originally Posted by fansince'76

Speaking of motiviation, it's been a while since I saw the kind of effort out of Steelers receivers that I saw out of Boldin, Smith and Jones yesterday.

They were Hines Ward-like. They played with heart and tenacity and didn't stand up and pose for every five yard catch they make.

[Danny136200]

Originally Posted by LVSteelersfan

The Ratbirds are obviously better than the Steelers the past couple of years. Proof is in the pudding. And that makes me want to puke. If they don't shore up the damn Oline once and for all, it is going to be a bad year again. We have the pieces in place if they can stay healthy. As long as Adams gets better.

Can not say they have not tried to shore the oline. first two picks lat year was a tackle and a guard, two years ago another tackle, and three years ago pouncey.