Offensive Coordinator

Avoid LLoyd1975 · 11-25-2005, 06:26 PM

With some of the play calling as of lately, do you all think we should can Whisenhunt after this year? I don't have much confidence in this guy calling our plays. I think Ben makes him look better than what he is.

BlitzburghRockCity · 11-25-2005, 06:30 PM

Wiz is a great coordinator IMO. He did a superb job last year, and when he has the weapons he needs at his disposal, namely Ben, Hines, Parker, Bus, Heath Miller, etc.. the guy can call a stellar game.

PLus, remember its Cowhers ultimate decision as to how the game should be called in terms of the strategy so we cant blame Wiz completely. Plus when u have Tommy in there the last couple weeks, it limits what you can do becuz the defense knows u cant throw to save ur life.

Suitanim · 11-25-2005, 06:40 PM

We'll be lucky if he's not interviewed and hired away after this year...he's done a lot the last few weeks with very little at his disposal. We had four weeks "under the influence" of Tommy Maddox and managed to win two of those games, and could have won all 4.

I disagree with anyone who says the gameplan against the Ravens was stupid. The Steelers faced a top 5 defense and tried to fool them by throwing the ball with a seventh rate washed up loser, and almost pulled it off.

Again, the bottom line is, if Ben was healthy, we are 9-1 heading into this game, and have played a tougher schedule than the Colts, to boot. If the Colts had to play their last 4 games with Tommy Maddox, they'd be 6-4....

SteelCityMan786 · 11-25-2005, 06:49 PM

For Now Keep him but If he keeps coaching real bad with the O GET HIM OUTTA HERE!

BlitzburghRockCity · 11-25-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Suitanim

We'll be lucky if he's not interviewed and hired away after this year...he's done a lot the last few weeks with very little at his disposal. We had four weeks "under the influence" of Tommy Maddox and managed to win two of those games, and could have won all 4.

I disagree with anyone who says the gameplan against the Ravens was stupid. The Steelers faced a top 5 defense and tried to fool them by throwing the ball with a seventh rate washed up loser, and almost pulled it off.

Again, the bottom line is, if Ben was healthy, we are 9-1 heading into this game, and have played a tougher schedule than the Colts, to boot. If the Colts had to play their last 4 games with Tommy Maddox, they'd be 6-4....

Im not sure I'd wish Tommy on even the colts

oh wait, yeah I would

Suitanim · 11-25-2005, 09:19 PM

Really, though, sans the "Tommy Effect", we'd be going in as equals, not vast underdogs. It's probably best this way, though...

pitt · 11-25-2005, 11:52 PM

Keep him around.

steeler47 · 11-26-2005, 07:30 AM

I think on occasion he has outthought himself on some plays but I think overall he has given our offence the unexpected play calling at times which confused and left the opposing D standing there wondering where the last play came from.

Stlrs4Life · 11-26-2005, 09:13 AM

Keep him. We've seen worse with Mularkey.

***Atlanta Dan*** · 11-26-2005, 10:33 AM

When Ben has played and been healthy (which was not the case when he hurt his knee on the first drive of the Ravens game), the offensive play calling usually has been fine. With a healthy Ben, the only game where the play calling bothered me was the New England game, where the Steelers gave up on the run too early.

As has been noted in other posts, the O-line has not been as dominant, we have had a healthy Ben for only 50% of the games, and all three potential starters at running back have been injured at one time or another. Starting Maddox twice creates probems no play calling scheme can overcome.

Do not be surprised if Wiz gets a head coaching job after this season- there are going to be a lot of openings.

I have been more distressed with the defensive play calling - in that case injuries to the LBs may be limiting what LeBeau can call.

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11-25-2005, 06:26 PM	#1
Avoid LLoyd1975 Starter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Just moved back from Cali, back in Saxonburg, PA Posts: 446 Gender: Male Member Number: 376 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Offensive Coordinator With some of the play calling as of lately, do you all think we should can Whisenhunt after this year? I don't have much confidence in this guy calling our plays. I think Ben makes him look better than what he is. __________________

11-25-2005, 06:30 PM	#2
BlitzburghRockCity Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central PA. Posts: 8,144 Gender: Male Member Number: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Offensive Coordinator Wiz is a great coordinator IMO. He did a superb job last year, and when he has the weapons he needs at his disposal, namely Ben, Hines, Parker, Bus, Heath Miller, etc.. the guy can call a stellar game. PLus, remember its Cowhers ultimate decision as to how the game should be called in terms of the strategy so we cant blame Wiz completely. Plus when u have Tommy in there the last couple weeks, it limits what you can do becuz the defense knows u cant throw to save ur life.

11-25-2005, 06:40 PM	#3
Suitanim Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Posts: 6,086 Gender: Male Member Number: 591 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Offensive Coordinator We'll be lucky if he's not interviewed and hired away after this year...he's done a lot the last few weeks with very little at his disposal. We had four weeks "under the influence" of Tommy Maddox and managed to win two of those games, and could have won all 4. I disagree with anyone who says the gameplan against the Ravens was stupid. The Steelers faced a top 5 defense and tried to fool them by throwing the ball with a seventh rate washed up loser, and almost pulled it off. Again, the bottom line is, if Ben was healthy, we are 9-1 heading into this game, and have played a tougher schedule than the Colts, to boot. If the Colts had to play their last 4 games with Tommy Maddox, they'd be 6-4....

11-25-2005, 06:49 PM	#4
SteelCityMan786 SF's Youngest Legend Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hollidaysburg PA Posts: 19,587 Gender: Male Member Number: 541 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Offensive Coordinator For Now Keep him but If he keeps coaching real bad with the O GET HIM OUTTA HERE! __________________ 786 Ways To Score Touchdowns

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11-25-2005, 09:19 PM	#6
Suitanim Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Posts: 6,086 Gender: Male Member Number: 591 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Offensive Coordinator Really, though, sans the "Tommy Effect", we'd be going in as equals, not vast underdogs. It's probably best this way, though...

11-25-2005, 11:52 PM	#7
pitt Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 596 Member Number: 474 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Offensive Coordinator Keep him around. __________________

11-26-2005, 07:30 AM	#8
steeler47 Draft Prospect Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Not where your at! Posts: 131 Gender: Male Member Number: 663 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Offensive Coordinator I think on occasion he has outthought himself on some plays but I think overall he has given our offence the unexpected play calling at times which confused and left the opposing D standing there wondering where the last play came from. __________________ Go Deep...You'll Always Beat'em Deep.... The PITTSBURGH STEELERS...2006 WORLD CHAMPIONS !!!

11-26-2005, 09:13 AM	#9
Stlrs4Life Tailgate Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Bedford, Pa Posts: 5,608 Gender: Male Member Number: 419 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Offensive Coordinator Keep him. We've seen worse with Mularkey. __________________ *It's not just Steeler Football, it's a way of Life!* "I'm a Champion"

11-26-2005, 10:33 AM	#10
*Atlanta Dan* Resigned Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,918 Member Number: 728 Thanks: 74 Thanked 202 Times in 130 Posts	Re: Offensive Coordinator When Ben has played and been healthy (which was not the case when he hurt his knee on the first drive of the Ravens game), the offensive play calling usually has been fine. With a healthy Ben, the only game where the play calling bothered me was the New England game, where the Steelers gave up on the run too early. As has been noted in other posts, the O-line has not been as dominant, we have had a healthy Ben for only 50% of the games, and all three potential starters at running back have been injured at one time or another. Starting Maddox twice creates probems no play calling scheme can overcome. Do not be surprised if Wiz gets a head coaching job after this season- there are going to be a lot of openings. I have been more distressed with the defensive play calling - in that case injuries to the LBs may be limiting what LeBeau can call.

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