2009 NFL Kickoff – I'm ready, are you?
Speaking of defense, the Steelers only losses to starting line-up came with Bryant McFadden to the Cardinals and Larry Foote to the Lions. Â While excellent players, we have Will Gay stepping up to the slot opposite Ike Taylor in the secondary and Lawrence Timmons taking Foote’s spot-both of whom saw a lot of playing time last year. Â Unfortunately, doesn’t look like Timmons will play Thursday due to an injury, but Keyaron Fox had a pretty outstanding pre-season and should fill the role okay, for now.
This matchup should also prove to be penalty heavy (Willie Colon). Â The Titans also suffered from major penalties last year. Â Physical mistakes happen, but mental mistakes, in my opinion, are just unacceptable (Willie Colon).
I’m most excited to see if Stefan Logan can continue his outstanding return streak in regular season. Â He averaged 39.3 yards on kick returns and 13.9 yards on punt returns. Special teams might actually prove special this year. Plus, Sepulveda is back. Â Only thing better would be Sepulvada back without a shirt..oh wait, I was channeling PittGirl for a moment. I digress.
Seriously though, the Steelers are only better than last year (O-line minimally). With focus from week to week, they are absolutely contenders for back-to-back Super Bowl appearances. And that’s not just me drinking the three rivers kool-aid. Â It can happen.
The Titans are just one obstacle to reaching that goal. Â It will be a good, tough game…but I expect a Steelers win at the end of the day (or night).
Go Steelers. Â Stairway to Seven!
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Stompy McStomp:
September 7th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Stairway to 7?? John Bonham would shove a drumstick in his eye if he was alive.
Observations:
Hines Rule = Don’t be a bitch and blindside dudes
Ben = Stay out of McDonalds fatty
Towel Stomping = Kick Ass!
tat2dsteelergal:
September 7th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Stompy huh? John Bonham was probably a closet Steeler fan before his untimely demise.
Observations:
Hines hits harder as a WR than most of your LB’s probably do, hm.
Ben got fat off of sammiches, not McDonalds – all the more harder to tackle, so irrevelant.
Towel Stomping? You see where that got the Titans last year. hm.
*waves terrible towel in your FACE*
Heather @ Not a DIY Life:
September 9th, 2009 at 7:23 am
I agree that our weakest link is the O-line. The QB never has enough time. I’m excited about this season and the Stairway to Seven! (My in-laws are already sick of me saying that, but at least they are true football fans and they recognize greatest when they see it!)
Go Steelers!
Al:
September 10th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Just be glad that they don’t count NFL Championships half the time, and why they call it the Lombardi trophy…lol.
Yours truly,
Titletown, USA
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