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About an hour ago
Fans of the Steelers and Pirates seem to be in some sort of Goldilocks mode this week.
Some people think my porridge is too hot. Some think it is too cold. Some people think I’m serving it to the wrong people.
Personally, I think it’s fair.
You are the judge for this week “U mad, bro?”
Robert seems to think I’ve been too tough on Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger this season.
“Mr. Benz, it’s easy to beat Ben when he’s nearing the end of his career. But why don’t you even mention Mike Tomlin, Kevin Colbert, and silent owner Art Rooney II who are responsible for the Steelers’ fate? It’s fun beating Ben when he’s down, isn’t it?“
Well, Robert, the Cleveland Browns enjoyed beating Ben in that playoff game, right?
I would prefer they didn’t. I would have preferred Roethlisberger to stay at the Pro Bowl level of play he exhibited the first two months of the season. That didn’t happen, however, and he needed to be criticized for it.
Plus, it’s not like I’ve avoided criticizing Tomlin. And Rooney’s playoff recap is set to happen this week or next. So you can be sure that I will have some comments after his intervention.
As for Colbert, the roster he assembled was good enough to go 11-0 to start the season. But, yes, there are huge holes along the offensive line and in the running back that haven’t been dealt with properly this offseason. In addition to looming depth issues with the inside linebacker, passing rusher, cornerback and tight end that need to be addressed this spring.
The Steelers groundhog stuck in its hole a few weeks ago. It’s going to be a long winter here. Lots of complaints, Robby. Hang on.
This guy doesn’t like some photos I recently took at JuJu Smith-Schuster or my mention of how he fueled discussions with a free agency during a recent video game session.
He seems to think that I haven’t been pretty hard on Roethlisberger.
He plays you fools so badly. Lmao. You fail to lag behind. Clowns love high school girls. We all laugh at your blunders doing anything to distract Benny’s attention, giving the playoff game and crying because the baker pounded him
– # Mason21 (@ Mason2113) January 16, 2021
I think you mean “fall”, but I understand. We’ll see who tweets laughing emojis if Smith-Schuster soon returns to Heinz Field in another team’s uniform.
And as for diverting attention from “Benny”, who does that, exactly? How many times do I need to write about how poorly he’s played throughout the season before you realize I’m calling him too?
Just ask the guy above you.
David didn’t like my recent post – defending an older position – on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.
“Why would you suggest Brady for QB in Pittsburgh when he is at the end of his career? You even said he looked (bad) in last year’s playoff loss. So what’s different this year?
“It’s obviously the rest of the team around him. As was the case in New England, and a line. All day to throw. Tampa Bay is trying to buy a Super Bowl ring. I don’t believe you can do it in football. Anything less than a ring for them is a bust even in a covid-19 season.”
A few things, Dave.
• The original column (in January 2020) suggested that the Steelers should have been ready to join the bidding for Brady (in March 2020) only if Roethlisberger’s elbow did not recover. Which ultimately was the case.
Well, at least as far as they started 11-0.
• If the Bucs are trying to “buy” a Super Bowl, I don’t mind. And, like you said yourself, is it even possible to do it in the NFL? And how is it impossible if they are four quarters away from winning one?
• How is 2020 “a bust” when it’s just the franchise’s second NFC Championship and first Super Bowl trip in 20 years?
• New England’s offensive lines during Brady’s career were pretty good. But if you think the Patriots’ offensive lines made Brady, more than Brady did the offensive lines in 20 seasons, then … well, I can’t help you.
Other than that, your email made total sense and was 100% accurate.
Theodore emailed me about speculation regarding the Steelers’ level of interest in Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.
“Don’t promote a bad idea. Mason (Rudolph) will be fine… I hope if Ben retires and the Steelers think they need a QB then they should take one in the first round. I wouldn’t mind Mac Jones or maybe even Kyle Trask from Florida. It would be better to get a QB who played in a pro set attack.“
You’re right, Teddy. Why not draft an unproven college kid instead of the guy who just led the NFL in passing yards, completing yards and second in the passer rankings? At the age of 25.
If you want to make the point that the Steelers can’t (or shouldn’t) close Watson’s deal, fine. If you mean it would cost too much in draft to acquire it, OK.
But don’t try to tell me that Mason Rudolph is as capable of doing this job as Deshaun Watson.
It’s almost like saying that Tom Brady is a product of his offensive linemen. Not that anyone would say that.
Oh that’s right.
Nathan doesn’t appreciate some of my recent comments about the Pirates and GM Ben Cherington.
“Your negativities in judging Cherington, his goals, his professions, etc. have become so exhausting that I no longer wish to read. A true fan has high expectations in the low season.“
OK, Pip. It doesn’t matter what you say.
“High expectations” during the offseason? What offseason? Around 2040? Because it seems to me that’s Cherington’s plan before they have a competitive team on the pitch again.
Since you are no longer reading my column, maybe you should read “Great Expectations”.
“The suffering has been stronger than any other teaching.”
“Heaven knows that we should never be ashamed of our tears.”
“Don’t ask questions and you won’t be told any lies.”
“Don’t take anything from his appearance; take everything on evidence. There is no better rule.
It seems to me that Charles Dickens was a fan of Pirates.
Tim Benz is a writer for Tribune-Review. You can contact Tim at [email protected] or via Twitter. All tweets could be reposted. All emails are subject to publication, unless otherwise specified.
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