A ~few years back, my wife and I visited DK's Store, and I was immediately drawn to that DK PITTSBURGH SPORTS Mug, and I must attest that that cup is a treasure find. I am proud to display it, and I am proud to use it. I even feel thrilled that it is on display at DK's Double Shot set. A perfect mug. 5 stars🌟 out of 5 🌟 I highly recommend it.
@@DKPS_Steelers Many thanks. Assuming the postage to the UK isn't excessive I'll be drinking my morning tea from one in the near future and yes I said tea not coffee.
@Keefer24 I've visited a few times and struggled to find decent tea but luckily for me I also like coffee so I can manage for a short time. I've never been to pittsburgh though so hoping to rectify that next year so might bring some tea bags with me.
Another day, another round of coaches and coordinators all going to other teams. Extremely excited to see what leftovers are waiting for us when the dust is settled
Minkah was a question I asked over and over. DK you explained it perfectly. What is Tomlin and Austin doing? There were plays where a pass landed perfectly in between Porter and Minkah on the sidelines because Minkah is 25 yards down field in the middle of the field
I might be wrong but I feel they’ve treated Justin Fields really poorly and disrespected him. It’s very easy to say this but if I was him, I’d be seriously looking at other options. So much potential there and we’re looking like the 2nd team to trash this guy.
So, about that J1Q, if we look at it the other way, Russ ended up 6-6, while Fields was 4-2 and offered the element of surprise/escape with his elite running. Would we have been better off and even won the division and a playoff game with Fields? Highly compensated to overthink, not adjust, and play favorites. Thanks, Mike T!
It wasn't Wilson who gave up 500 yards. He actually was pretty good statistically. Unless we now have time machines your question is a moot one. We will never know. I like Fields but I have seen him in chi town and his lack of hitting downfield or reading defenses. I would not mind them signing him, tho! Even if he goes under 500, it allows pgh more cap and a better draft in a solid qb class in 26.
@@SteelSoosh its the nfl, there is no surprise. His stats indicate he is not yet a valid starter. The record is not JF and the opponents were not elite.
So much for “We don’t live in our fears” .. His sound bites are now landing flat for the fans and he’s now viewed as someone who shouldn’t be trusted into the future, as so many of his ‘sound bites’ aren’t followed through with actions.
I am as frustrated as anyone! I will insert one big change that we have seen. Two offensive tackles taken in round one, center taken in round two, guard taken in round 4, and another guard taken in round 7 in the last two drafts. They have youth and talent now on the o-line, will they develop that talent? They ignored the o-line in the draft for years and years, so they have taken at least one step in the right direction. The next step is getting a better o-line coach!
The whole Russ thing is does anyone not think that Justin would also have beat the Jets & Giants to go to 6-2 so I definitely would have stuck with him and right now we WOULD have the answer to who is QB in 2025 but that’s just me I’m not a coach only someone who’s been watching football since I was in 3rd grade in 1964 so what do I know???
All I know is that when Fields was in the offense was moving the ball. Justin actually did something Russ can’t and won’t do, throw to the middle of the field. Tomlin hobbled his own defense by relying on Cam and Tj. Why they stuck Fitzpatrick in the stands is beyond me why keep beanie on the bench and keep Sutton on the field is beyond me. We’re talking about a guy who kept Canada and stuck with him until the the players started publicly voicing their frustrations. I remember Boz barked at him after a win.
What bothers me most is that our offense and defense don't get better over the season from game 1 to game 17. This year the Bengals game was our peak and then it all went to hell in a hand basket.
In regards to Minkah'a misuse, it felt like they did the same with Troy at the end of his career. I rationalized it at the time thinking they put him in a more conservative role to cover the back end because the D-Line wasn't getting pressure and they didn't want to get exposed over the top, but after seeing how Minkah's abilities are being wasted the same way, I have to start thinking it's just a quirk in Tomlin's defensive approach. Who knows? Maybe Troy was injured or just slowed down too much, but it felt like misuse from my privelaged position on the couch.
They could draft a franchise QB, and elite WR and RB. All that will do, is mask the inadequacy’s of Tomlin. That is exactly what Ben, AB, Bell, Harrison, and Troy did all those years. Poor clock management and a coach that lives in his own echo chamber will never result in a Championship now. I get it, Tomlin is a likable guy. But time passes us all by. Some of us sooner than others.
J1Q: do the Steelers have an exit interview? As frustrated as the fans were, wouldn't the players be frustrated enough to open up to management and let them know that changes are needed. Coaches, schemes, plays that they don't like would be discussed. I'm surprised these guys would be biting their tongues.
Stale is exactly what the Steelers are. No amount of new talent or free agents can over come a stale philosophy and poor game planning. Forever average. And.... when we do someday get the opportunity to draft a promising young QB, does anyone have faith in this stale approach allow him to develop into anything?
The one thing the Steelers did differently lately was ditching Kenny after 2 years with a winning record. I thought we were going to have to suffer him, at least, through his rookie contract. Especially being a first rounder.
The NFL is a pass oriented league. More money should be allocated to the offense than the defense. And yes Minkah is not being properly used. I suspect that is Tomlin’s doing.
The defense whoever is calling the plays use some exotic blitzes. Corner blitz, safety blitz, mlb blitz, move guys around like chess pieces you have the playmakers to do it. STOP with the soft zone schemes. Draft a nose/ D TACKLE, Derrick Henry is in your division.
I’ll be back in preseason when we stop triggering the audience and repeating things on loop. Unless this is for new Steelers fans, nobody needs to be told that nothing is going to change.
This team is screaming for new ideas but there's no one to demand this from Tomlin. The chain of command as far as football knowledge between Owner, G.M. and head coach seems strange.
Notice the Houston Texans firing most of their offensive staff. Slowik after two seasons in which they made the playoffs both times (with a rookie QB), won a game and still...adios. Meanwhile, in Pittsburgh..........
Mis-communication on defense is exactly what occurred and why did it happen? Why did TJ not move around more when teams figured out to chip him and double team? Why did Minkah only have 1 pic in over 2 years and only 4 pass defenses? No adjustments at all during the second half of year as to defensive schemes. The answer is the incompetence of DC Austin! He just like Canada is not qualified. Tomlin once again has incompetent and under qualified coaches. Austin needs to be fired now!
They won't learn until we fall completely on our face. Believe it or not, but they put way too much merit in Tomlin's streak of above five hundred seasons
I don’t have any faith in this team, especially if they let fields walk and don’t bring someone better in or draft someone who has the potential..if that’s even possible.
The Steelers are only going to consider change when Tomlin loses his winning season record back to back for two seasons. And he doesn't have to lose by one game - he has to lose huuuuge. The closer to 0-17 the better. Until then - this team ain't worth following. I know every game's score years in advance until Tomlin is gone.
Mike Tomlin thinks this team is doing all right.He does not want to use exotic,confusing blitzes just easy to read ones with an extra man coming from a place seen a few times here and there.That will happen and maybe produce a few sacks a season or pressures that affect the qb.I hope some guys are cut or not asked to re-sign.There will not be a fire sale.If you want certain players cut you have to find an equal or better player.Just because you pick in the top ten as a lot of fans want the season to be tanked the players do not want to be perennial losers and picking early is no guarantee of going from laughing stock losers of ten games or more to more then one and done.Get JF a proven QB instructor or he will not be as good as you are hoping.He is not going to just get it without help at WR.Hey Mike Tomlin thinks he is always right so he can rely on Arthur Smith to make him a capable QB right?Ugh no!Get JF help offensively with running backs,protection,receivers who can separate from defenders and proven teaching fundamentals and getting confidence.Tomlin probably thinks the team has only a few missing pieces to the promised land 😂
Everyday there’s news of another coaching appt and I get foolishly excited but still not a word out of the Steelers. So predictable but still devestatingly disappointing.
fans vote for a team when they buy tickets or not. will folks stop buying? I’m guessing nothing will change and the Rooneys will continue to do nothing. status quo/500
Coach T has done more with less than any coach in the history of the NFL, starting with somehow winning with StripSack7 and then more recently making the playoffs with a terrible roster
Where do you get those mugs from?
Right here, Al: dkps-shop.myshopify.com/products/dk-pittsburg-sports-mug - Dejan
A ~few years back, my wife and I visited DK's Store, and I was immediately drawn to that DK PITTSBURGH SPORTS Mug, and I must attest that that cup is a treasure find. I am proud to display it, and I am proud to use it. I even feel thrilled that it is on display at DK's Double Shot set. A perfect mug. 5 stars🌟 out of 5 🌟 I highly recommend it.
@@DKPS_Steelers Many thanks. Assuming the postage to the UK isn't excessive I'll be drinking my morning tea from one in the near future and yes I said tea not coffee.
@@alshort752Americans drink Tea as well buddy, it’s not a foreign word to us 😂
@Keefer24 I've visited a few times and struggled to find decent tea but luckily for me I also like coffee so I can manage for a short time. I've never been to pittsburgh though so hoping to rectify that next year so might bring some tea bags with me.
Are you saying Minka Fitzpatrick played deep because “Mike Tomlin was LIVING IN HIS FEARS?” 😊
I cant tell if you are talking about the Steelers or the Pirates anymore
And a potential "Fire Sale" fourth coming...
Not too cool
That’s a good one
Oooof
I knew it. Cam is awesome
I cannot easily remember the last time I had so little optimism for all three of Pittsburgh's major pro teams.
Thank the heavens my old man was a yankee fan, I feel you on the other two though.
Yeah I'm definitely losing faith in the penguins and Kyle Dubas...I have little in the Steelers and absolutely none in the Pirates
They aren’t re-building or re-loading. They are just *there*. Simple as that.
Cam is the man
Another day, another round of coaches and coordinators all going to other teams. Extremely excited to see what leftovers are waiting for us when the dust is settled
It’s funny. The one game Minkah was close to the line of scrimmage against the Ravens, he got an interception.
Yep. Cause what’s his name was out that game.
@@adamchisum2150
Good ole What'shisname!
If he doesn't make All Pro this year, there's something wrong. 😁😉
Term that comes to mind with Steeler organization is STALE...
I got it I got it Cam, is a stud
Cam Heyward is awesome, and Cam is genuine ❤️ He has heart, and he cares for family, Pittsburgh, and the fans!
I love DK ! I very rarely disagree with him. Great content !
Minkah was a question I asked over and over. DK you explained it perfectly. What is Tomlin and Austin doing? There were plays where a pass landed perfectly in between Porter and Minkah on the sidelines because Minkah is 25 yards down field in the middle of the field
Fields is a great young man, I want him to succeed right here in Pittsburgh but it won't end well until Tomlin gives up the reigns on offense
I might be wrong but I feel they’ve treated Justin Fields really poorly and disrespected him. It’s very easy to say this but if I was him, I’d be seriously looking at other options. So much potential there and we’re looking like the 2nd team to trash this guy.
let's go good afternoon
Respect for DK being a “hut dog” guy 😂
Remember Minkah in that Bengals game? He was spectacular...is that far removed?!!
So, about that J1Q, if we look at it the other way, Russ ended up 6-6, while Fields was 4-2 and offered the element of surprise/escape with his elite running. Would we have been better off and even won the division and a playoff game with Fields? Highly compensated to overthink, not adjust, and play favorites. Thanks, Mike T!
It wasn't Wilson who gave up 500 yards. He actually was pretty good statistically. Unless we now have time machines your question is a moot one. We will never know. I like Fields but I have seen him in chi town and his lack of hitting downfield or reading defenses. I would not mind them signing him, tho! Even if he goes under 500, it allows pgh more cap and a better draft in a solid qb class in 26.
@@SteelSoosh its the nfl, there is no surprise. His stats indicate he is not yet a valid starter. The record is not JF and the opponents were not elite.
Tomlins nickname is " Mr. Safe"
You Mean Mr.🤡
So much for “We don’t live in our fears” .. His sound bites are now landing flat for the fans and he’s now viewed as someone who shouldn’t be trusted into the future, as so many of his ‘sound bites’ aren’t followed through with actions.
You extend TJ and make him a steeler for life if you ask me
I love that J1Q today!
I guessed Cam!
I got a feeling this organization is becoming similar to that of the pre 1970s.
No, its the 80's all over again....bubby, Malone, many many more. Qb hell
I am as frustrated as anyone! I will insert one big change that we have seen. Two offensive tackles taken in round one, center taken in round two, guard taken in round 4, and another guard taken in round 7 in the last two drafts. They have youth and talent now on the o-line, will they develop that talent? They ignored the o-line in the draft for years and years, so they have taken at least one step in the right direction. The next step is getting a better o-line coach!
Well said and could not agree more!!!
The whole Russ thing is does anyone not think that Justin would also have beat the Jets & Giants to go to 6-2 so I definitely would have stuck with him and right now we WOULD have the answer to who is QB in 2025 but that’s just me I’m not a coach only someone who’s been watching football since I was in 3rd grade in 1964 so what do I know???
Cam!
Minkah would stil be putting up 3+ INT on another team
We have windows, but somebody has painted them shut.
All I know is that when Fields was in the offense was moving the ball. Justin actually did something Russ can’t and won’t do, throw to the middle of the field. Tomlin hobbled his own defense by relying on Cam and Tj. Why they stuck Fitzpatrick in the stands is beyond me why keep beanie on the bench and keep Sutton on the field is beyond me. We’re talking about a guy who kept Canada and stuck with him until the the players started publicly voicing their frustrations. I remember Boz barked at him after a win.
What bothers me most is that our offense and defense don't get better over the season from game 1 to game 17. This year the Bengals game was our peak and then it all went to hell in a hand basket.
benton or cam for your question? dk i agree with your worry and concern with team evolution.
In regards to Minkah'a misuse, it felt like they did the same with Troy at the end of his career.
I rationalized it at the time thinking they put him in a more conservative role to cover the back end because the D-Line wasn't getting pressure and they didn't want to get exposed over the top, but after seeing how Minkah's abilities are being wasted the same way, I have to start thinking it's just a quirk in Tomlin's defensive approach.
Who knows? Maybe Troy was injured or just slowed down too much, but it felt like misuse from my privelaged position on the couch.
Hit the 👍🏽
We need to draft another corner round 2
They could draft a franchise QB, and elite WR and RB. All that will do, is mask the inadequacy’s of Tomlin. That is exactly what Ben, AB, Bell, Harrison, and Troy did all those years. Poor clock management and a coach that lives in his own echo chamber will never result in a Championship now. I get it, Tomlin is a likable guy. But time passes us all by. Some of us sooner than others.
Your Minkah Comments are not an exaggeration it’s a fact .
"accountability" : MIA in the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates operations
The word I would use is just another repeat if we dont take chances to get great again.
Agreed!
No Blitzing Corner Blitz would free up TJ Watt
J1Q: do the Steelers have an exit interview? As frustrated as the fans were, wouldn't the players be frustrated enough to open up to management and let them know that changes are needed. Coaches, schemes, plays that they don't like would be discussed. I'm surprised these guys would be biting their tongues.
Stale is exactly what the Steelers are. No amount of new talent or free agents can over come a stale philosophy and poor game planning. Forever average. And.... when we do someday get the opportunity to draft a promising young QB, does anyone have faith in this stale approach allow him to develop into anything?
The one thing the Steelers did differently lately was ditching Kenny after 2 years with a winning record. I thought we were going to have to suffer him, at least, through his rookie contract. Especially being a first rounder.
Steelers is a trainwreck. Steeler fans show you deserve more!!
The NFL is a pass oriented league. More money should be allocated to the offense than the defense. And yes Minkah is not being properly used. I suspect that is Tomlin’s doing.
The defense whoever is calling the plays use some exotic blitzes. Corner blitz, safety blitz, mlb blitz, move guys around like chess pieces you have the playmakers to do it. STOP with the soft zone schemes. Draft a nose/ D TACKLE, Derrick Henry is in your division.
THE STEELERS ARE SO OUTDATED FROM OWNERSHIP ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE HEAD COACH
Whole season of avoiding the long play as they got short yarded the whole way to the redzone just made me cringe every game. SMH
Why didn’t they have minka in the nickle more?
The pirates will win a playoffs game before the Steelers 😅
The Steelers aren’t even trying to to win anymore.
JPJ is their only good press cover corner, or even just man coverage. He was noticeably better than everyone else on the field, including Jackson.
There is nothing left to talk about with the Steelers until Tomlin leaves.
Bad drafts, JV schemes, aging core 📉📉📉
You forgot, JV Coach
I’ll be back in preseason when we stop triggering the audience and repeating things on loop. Unless this is for new Steelers fans, nobody needs to be told that nothing is going to change.
Fire Tomlin!!! Don’t worry Tomlin apologists, he’ll be fine. He’s been well compensated.
This team is screaming for new ideas but there's no one to demand this from Tomlin. The chain of command as far as football knowledge between Owner, G.M. and head coach seems strange.
Notice the Houston Texans firing most of their offensive staff. Slowik after two seasons in which they made the playoffs both times (with a rookie QB), won a game and still...adios.
Meanwhile, in Pittsburgh..........
Ayo fr fr, f this team. We lost our way when Dan passed.
The Steelers don't have enough pieces ithe window is closed unfortunately.
Steelers are just a bowl of milk toast anymore. That’s sad because I’m running out of years.
Mis-communication on defense is exactly what occurred and why did it happen? Why did TJ not move around more when teams figured out to chip him and double team?
Why did Minkah only have 1 pic in over 2 years and only 4 pass defenses?
No adjustments at all during the second half of year as to defensive schemes.
The answer is the incompetence of DC Austin! He just like Canada is not qualified. Tomlin once again has incompetent and under qualified coaches. Austin needs to be fired now!
They won't learn until we fall completely on our face. Believe it or not, but they put way too much merit in Tomlin's streak of above five hundred seasons
I don’t have any faith in this team, especially if they let fields walk and don’t bring someone better in or draft someone who has the potential..if that’s even possible.
The Steelers are only going to consider change when Tomlin loses his winning season record back to back for two seasons. And he doesn't have to lose by one game - he has to lose huuuuge. The closer to 0-17 the better.
Until then - this team ain't worth following. I know every game's score years in advance until Tomlin is gone.
Mike Tomlin thinks this team is doing all right.He does not want to use exotic,confusing blitzes just easy to read ones with an extra man coming from a place seen a few times here and there.That will happen and maybe produce a few sacks a season or pressures that affect the qb.I hope some guys are cut or not asked to re-sign.There will not be a fire sale.If you want certain players cut you have to find an equal or better player.Just because you pick in the top ten as a lot of fans want the season to be tanked the players do not want to be perennial losers and picking early is no guarantee of going from laughing stock losers of ten games or more to more then one and done.Get JF a proven QB instructor or he will not be as good as you are hoping.He is not going to just get it without help at WR.Hey Mike Tomlin thinks he is always right so he can rely on Arthur Smith to make him a capable QB right?Ugh no!Get JF help offensively with running backs,protection,receivers who can separate from defenders and proven teaching fundamentals and getting confidence.Tomlin probably thinks the team has only a few missing pieces to the promised land 😂
Everyday there’s news of another coaching appt and I get foolishly excited but still not a word out of the Steelers. So predictable but still devestatingly disappointing.
fans vote for a team when they buy tickets or not. will folks stop buying? I’m guessing nothing will change and the Rooneys will continue to do nothing. status quo/500
Coach T has done more with less than any coach in the history of the NFL, starting with somehow winning with StripSack7 and then more recently making the playoffs with a terrible roster
Fartzpatrick is cooked. He is done. Trade him