They have to tackle better.

WWIIOwheelz · 09-08-2006, 12:43 AM

I counted at least 5 plays that could've been stopped dead in their tracks (and were, last year) where the receiver wasn't even touched, then went on to gain around 15 - 25 yds. Are the Miami receivers that good, or is the Steelers secondary lacking a step? Am I the only one who noticed that?

X-Terminator · 09-08-2006, 12:53 AM

No, they certainly haven't lost a step, it was more overpursuit and being out of position that caused the missed tackles. They need to be more disciplined in that regard - get there quickly, but get there under control. There's no reason for guys like Wes Welker to burn you with YAC.

OX1947 · 09-08-2006, 01:02 AM

D had one bad drive on them, that first TD was a special teams blunder. I thought momentum was a big part of Miami doing well, had we stomped on them from the beginning, it would have been the 4th quarter throughout the whole game. One thing that i did notice, Miami started to get tired. Willie really took advantage of that and one we got the momentum back, it was like flys on crap for our D....

The JoKeR · 09-08-2006, 01:32 AM

Not making any excuses, but it did seem like the field was a little slick as well. There were guys slipping down when they tried to cut all night..

Midnightwriter07 · 09-08-2006, 01:55 AM

was slick for everyone so cant really use that as a reason.. our secondary did not look particularly good, but that is to be expected... I just wish was a lil better because i think with our FRONT 3 and LINEBACKERS are the best in the business and i get so frustrated sometimes with our secondary. Was about time late in game that Troy started to pick it up and get in front of some of those passes and making plays. Allowing them to catch it in front of you and then making a tackle after they gained 8 yards, then acting like you just made some kind of great play just doesnt do anything for me.

Elvis · 09-08-2006, 07:00 AM

Tyrone Carter should have never been involved in a competition for the FS spot or any spot on our team in my opinion... he made so many mistakes last night in missin tackles..the Steelers would be better off lettin Anthony Smith take his knocks and let him play ahead of Carter... he will learn and be a lot better tackler ....

BlackNGold203 · 09-08-2006, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by wedosesteelers2006

Tyrone Carter should have never been involved in a competition for the FS spot or any spot on our team in my opinion... he made so many mistakes last night in missin tackles..the Steelers would be better off lettin Anthony Smith take his knocks and let him play ahead of Carter... he will learn and be a lot better tackler ....

I cant agree..Carter is a good player...had a bad night.....

And it sure seemed that we were slipping way more than they were....

Longer cleats anyone???

stlrtruck · 09-08-2006, 07:27 AM

I would sya they definitely need to learn how to tackle. Especially Ike, how many times did he come up make a tackle at the line and dive at the feet of the receiver? Maybe he should take lessons from Anthony Smith!

BlackNGold203 · 09-08-2006, 07:32 AM

LOL....everyone wants the rookie in there.....

patience people...Davis will have his day...I'll take our veterans for now....

Petesburgh66 · 09-08-2006, 08:16 AM

I didn't notice to many Dolphin defenders slipping. The Steelers on the hand were slipping all over the place.

And it's early in the season. This was the first game where the D played an entire game and played well when it mattered in the 4th quarter.

09-08-2006, 12:43 AM	#1
WWIIOwheelz Team Captain Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 707 Member Number: 1323 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They have to tackle better. I counted at least 5 plays that could've been stopped dead in their tracks (and were, last year) where the receiver wasn't even touched, then went on to gain around 15 - 25 yds. Are the Miami receivers that good, or is the Steelers secondary lacking a step? Am I the only one who noticed that?

09-08-2006, 12:53 AM	#2
X-Terminator Mr. Wrong Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,881 Gender: Male Member Number: 2550 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: They have to tackle better. No, they certainly haven't lost a step, it was more overpursuit and being out of position that caused the missed tackles. They need to be more disciplined in that regard - get there quickly, but get there under control. There's no reason for guys like Wes Welker to burn you with YAC. __________________

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OX1947 Team Owner Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,511 Member Number: 723 Thanks: 47 Thanked 177 Times in 123 Posts	Re: They have to tackle better. D had one bad drive on them, that first TD was a special teams blunder. I thought momentum was a big part of Miami doing well, had we stomped on them from the beginning, it would have been the 4th quarter throughout the whole game. One thing that i did notice, Miami started to get tired. Willie really took advantage of that and one we got the momentum back, it was like flys on crap for our D....

09-08-2006, 01:32 AM	#4
The JoKeR Draft Prospect Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 136 Gender: Male Member Number: 620 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: They have to tackle better. Not making any excuses, but it did seem like the field was a little slick as well. There were guys slipping down when they tried to cut all night.. __________________

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Midnightwriter07 Starter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 518 Gender: Male Member Number: 2305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: They have to tackle better. was slick for everyone so cant really use that as a reason.. our secondary did not look particularly good, but that is to be expected... I just wish was a lil better because i think with our FRONT 3 and LINEBACKERS are the best in the business and i get so frustrated sometimes with our secondary. Was about time late in game that Troy started to pick it up and get in front of some of those passes and making plays. Allowing them to catch it in front of you and then making a tackle after they gained 8 yards, then acting like you just made some kind of great play just doesnt do anything for me.

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Elvis Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NC Posts: 3,645 Gender: Male Member Number: 2390 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: They have to tackle better. Tyrone Carter should have never been involved in a competition for the FS spot or any spot on our team in my opinion... he made so many mistakes last night in missin tackles..the Steelers would be better off lettin Anthony Smith take his knocks and let him play ahead of Carter... he will learn and be a lot better tackler ....

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stlrtruck THE PRINCESS' Daddy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 8,783 Gender: Male Member Number: 2398 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: They have to tackle better. I would sya they definitely need to learn how to tackle. Especially Ike, how many times did he come up make a tackle at the line and dive at the feet of the receiver? Maybe he should take lessons from Anthony Smith! __________________ 60 Minutes, 53 Men, 6 Trophies,1 NATION. . .STEELERS NATION!!! Sig courtesy of STEELAX04

09-08-2006, 07:32 AM	#9
BlackNGold203 Team President Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 2,193 Gender: Male Member Number: 1217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: They have to tackle better. LOL....everyone wants the rookie in there..... patience people...Davis will have his day...I'll take our veterans for now.... __________________

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Petesburgh66 Team Captain Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oshawa, ON Posts: 715 Gender: Male Member Number: 1988 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: They have to tackle better. I didn't notice to many Dolphin defenders slipping. The Steelers on the hand were slipping all over the place. And it's early in the season. This was the first game where the D played an entire game and played well when it mattered in the 4th quarter.

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