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What does Bruce Arians know that you don’t know?

Dutch — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:05:14 +0000

Arians bashers are often criticized by a general statement that goes something like this. “You as a fan don’t know what he knows.”

And there is some truth to this.

The problem is that the statement never gets into specifics because the accuser is just playing an assuming role and rarely knows much more [...]

The Bruce Arians offense saga

Dutch — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:53:59 +0000

I figured I’d take the time to chime in on the Arians outing.

When it comes to the question of whether Arians should have been back, folks on both sides of the issue had real problems making their case and being 100% correct. Arians backers simply pointed to the number of Super bowl [...]

NFL yards per play differential rankings

Dutch — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:33:34 +0000

1. Ten +1.7 – Defense numbers are schewed due to Browns & Jags offense

2. Dal +1.5 - My NFC SB pick is right on schedule ladies and gentleman

3. Bal +1.1 - Ravens new WR’s better fit for Flacco deep ball

4. Pit +0.7 - Jonathon Scott is the worst player I’ve ever seen in my lifetime

5. Det +0.7 – [...]

STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #150: THE STANDARD IS THE STANDARD … OR IS IT?

Lance Williams — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:30:33 +0000

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Offensive Game Grades Defensive Game Grades What is the Standard Why Inconsistent is the Way to Describe the Steelers? Coach Tomlin’s Post Game Comments Ben Roethlisberger’s Post Game Comments

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STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #146: MYRON COPIOUS

Lance Williams — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:22:58 +0000

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Stop Panicking Steelers Fans Offensive Game Grades Defensive Game Grades Copious … What’s Copious? Polamalu’s Extension Why I’m not Worried

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Ravens vs Steelers quick hitters

Dagger — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:43:51 +0000

1. A few months ago the Steelers defense was good enough to get to the Super Bowl, a few months later this defense is all of a sudden too old to keep up with the Ravens offense? Uh, no.

2. 90% of the Ravens offense is dumps and screens to RBs and TEs. The [...]

STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #145: RAVEN BREAKDOWN w/ VERRON HAYNES

Lance Williams — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:21:00 +0000

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Show Topics:

Ex-Steeler Verron Haynes Breaksdown Week 1 vs the Ravens Analysis of the Steelers Offensive 53 Man Roster Analysis of the Steelers Defensive 53 Man Roster Why Tony Hills was Expendable? Why Crezdon Butler Got Waived? My Week 1 Prediction

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Quarterback records vs the NFL’s best defenses

Dutch — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:50:06 +0000

Listed directly below are statistically the top 5 defenses (in yards per play allowed) the last 3 years. I used statfox.com to get the yards per play stats. You will notice that for 2010 there are 7 defenses listed. That is because there was a tie in 5thplace with the Bears, miami, and carolina by [...]

Steelers Roster Battles: the final 53

Dagger — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:52:03 +0000

*guys in red are the ones you want to watch tonight; see if they can make a move to get themselves a roster spot

Quarterback (3): Ben Roethlisberger, Charlie Batch, Dennis Dixon

Offensive Line (9): Maurkice Pouncey, Doug Legursky, Chris Kemoeatu, Willie Colon, Jonathan Scott, Trai Essex, Chris Scott, Marcus Gilbert, [...]

STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #144: THE STANDARD IS THE STANDARD

Lance Williams — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:15:41 +0000

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Show Topics:

Is Jame Harrison Okay? Steelers vs Falcons Post Game Thoughts? Final Offensive Roster? Final Defensive Roster? Mike Tomlin’s Comments on the Falcons Game Why the Steelers missed the Standard

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STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #143: PAID IN FULL

Lance Williams — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:09:19 +0000

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Show Topics:

Why Tony Hills will Start at Right Guard? Why Timmons got Extended before Troy? What Timmons Extension Means to Troy Polamalu? What I’m looking for in the 3rd Pre-Season Game? Mike Tomlin’s Comments on the Eagles Game

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Is Jason Worilds still on the team?

Dagger — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:08:01 +0000

Jason Worilds continues to be a no-show. He has been pretty solid in coverage but he has generated zero pass rush and cant shed a block in the run game. At some point he needs to start showing us something.

Spotlight on Cameron Heyward

Dagger — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:18:14 +0000

After watching him for 2 preseason games I think you can be pretty pleased with what you see. He plays the game like a Steeler. DL in a 3-4 front isn’t a very glamorous position but he’s all over the field making athletic plays, collapsing the pocket, and looking sturdy at the line of [...]

Steelers vs Eagles video potpourri

Dagger — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:32:59 +0000

Random plays that caught my attention for whatever reason…

Ramon Foster dirty play?

admin — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:58:00 +0000

The “dirty play” talk has been mostly directed at Mike Vick’s tackle on Troy Polamalu. I didn’t think Vick’s low hit was out of line…take a look at the pic and you make the call:

Perhaps the play we should be talking about is this one. I actually thought it was an [...]

STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #142: WANTED: RIGHT GUARD FOR HIRE

Lance Williams — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:25:37 +0000

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Why the Steelers are confused about who should start at Right Guard? Why Antonio Brown will have a great year? How will Troy and Silverback look against the Eagles? Why I am not worried about the loss to the Skins? Who will emerge as the backup Offensive Tackles?

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My Storyline of the Season: McFadden and Gay vs multiple WR sets

Dagger — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:15:56 +0000

My early prediction for storyline of the season will be the Steelers ability or inability to deal with multiple WR sets.

It’s nothing new around here but the continued lack of concern from the front office is alarming. The ONLY way to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers is to throw on them. [...]

Preseason Game 1 quick hitters

Dagger — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 03:16:34 +0000

*Total yards indicate that the Steelers got their butts kicked….452 yards to 186. When one team’s starting QB throws 3 passes and the other teams starting QB throws 26 passes that is to be expected.

*What wasn’t expected (well, actually maybe it was) is the abomination that was the Steelers secondary. Just [...]

STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #141: ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

Lance Williams — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:53:33 +0000

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Are you Ready for Some Football? What I will be look for in the Redskins Game? Why ESPNs Power Rankings are Bogus? Why the Steelers will go 12-4? Why you should watch the Backup Offensive Lineman?

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Who are you watching on Friday?

Dagger — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:49:43 +0000

The first preseason game of the Steelers season kicks off on Friday night in Washington. Who do you have your eye on?

Offense:

1. OT Jonathan Scott. He looks to be the most likely guy to take the starting LT spot. He was solid last season in relief duty but the coaching [...]

Steelers Madden 12 player ratings released

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:28:19 +0000

GLOSSARY POS: Position OVR: Overall Rating SPD: Speed ACC: Acceleration STR: Strength AGL: Agility AWR: Awareness CAT: Catching JMP: Jumping ING: Injury STA: Stamina TGH: Toughness ELU: Elusiveness SMV: Spin Move JMV: Juke Move SPC: Spectacular Catch CIT: Catch in Traffic RRG: Route Running CAR: Carrying [...]

Camp Battles: Defense

Dagger — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:41:10 +0000

On to part two of our look at the Steelers camp battles. As usual the same old questions remain….is the secondary going to be good enough and is the team injecting enough youth to continue their dominating play?

Linebackers:

56 Woodley, LaMarr OLB 6-2 265 26 5 Michigan 97 Worilds, Jason OLB [...]

Camp Battles: Offense

Dagger — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:19:14 +0000

A few days of camp are under our belts and the Steelers first preseason game is quickly approaching. Sounds like a good time to hash out some of the key training camp roster battles. We’ll hit up the offense today and go defense tomorrow.

Wide Receivers:

81 Battle, Arnaz WR 6-1 208 [...]

STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #139: FREE AGENCY 101 w/ IAN WHETSTONE

Lance Williams — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:19:45 +0000

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Show Topics:

Ian Whetstone Interview Free Agency Update Why Ike Taylor was resigned? Why Troy Polamalu won’t get a Long-Term Deal? Did the Steelers make a mistake in cutting Max Starks?

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Steelers need to restructure contracts ASAP

Dagger — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:15:32 +0000

I was shocked to see the Steelers entered the “lockout week” about $10 million over the salary cap. We never sign big name free agents, we’re not flashy, we don’t “buy” championships, I doesn’t seem right.

Re-signing our own homegrown and drafted talent is seemingly just as expensive as shopping for UFAs. We develop [...]

Steeler secondary to remain status quo? Say it aint so.

Dagger — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 05:55:06 +0000

We debated this a bit on twitter today so I thought I’d take the discussion over here to PGH. Everyone is talking about the Steelers O-Line due to the recent cuts/signings. What we really need to be talking about is our secondary (specifically cornerback). When the Steelers lose football games it’s not because [...]

Welcome Back…

admin — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 05:35:15 +0000

So I guess it’s time to start talking ball again? A quick State of the Site address for everyone:

A few years back we started this blog in order to cover the Steelers in a way that NOBODY else was attempting. Nobody was breaking down tape, nobody except JJ or PGH were grading individual [...]

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i-Maque — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:25:36 +0000

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A quick study should be done before Ike Taylor is resigned

Dutch — Sun, 08 May 2011 04:51:01 +0000

I was doing my show last night and sort of made an opinion about the status of Ike Taylor.

It’s at this time of the year when Tom Shaw begins to get touted by those who follow the NFL. NFL players such as Jim Farrior, Ray Lewis and Ike Taylor routinely head [...]

Dutch on the Radio

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:20:46 +0000

PGH is still on our post-football vacation but we need to make an important announcement:

Dutch’s new show premieres on TribLive Radio…. 5pm-7pm eastern on Thursday night and each Thursday thereafter. Check it out here: http://sportstalk.triblive.com/tribradio/player/

STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #129: HINES TRAVOLTA

Lance Williams — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:31:12 +0000

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Why Hines being on DWTS is a good thing? Why the “In the Grasp” Rule Should help Big Ben? Why I’m more worried about Troy and Silverback than the Draft? Why no Steelers Draft pick will make an impact in 2011? Why the Steelers should [...]

Vote for the next Madden cover

admin — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:16:48 +0000

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Dutch’s NHL Power ratings 03/21/11

Dutch — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:12:39 +0000

1. Tam 54.2 The Beast of the East, but few know it yet. Yet.

2. Chi 53.4 Early struggles, got money off team. Set them up perfectly for 2 in a row.

3. SJ 53.0 They have the look of a couple years ago until Jonas Hiller stole the show.

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Dan Bylsma is the best coach in Pittsburgh

Dutch — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:35:09 +0000

Dan Bylsma is the best coach in Pittsburgh and deserved that new contract. He’s better than Dixon because his system wins championships. He deserves of more credit than Tomlin because he came in and installed his own system while Tomlin inherited one. Of course, Tomlin was smart to not mess with what works. [...]

Is this the year? Pitt basketball 8-3 against Sagarin top 25

Dutch — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:52:54 +0000

Is this the year Pitt basketball finally gets to the Final Four? Here is one stat that may give you reason for optimism…

Pitt’s record against USA Today’s Jeff Sagarin Top 25 NCAA BBall Teams: 8-3

Pitt tied with St Johns for the most wins in the Sagarin top 25. The only better record would be [...]

STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #122: LAMARR VS. IKE

Lance Williams — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:48:43 +0000

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Show Topics:

Lebeau is Back Stop Complaining About the Steelers Defense Why the Scheme Ain’t broke? To Beat the Steelers Spread Em Out: Uh Duh Free Agent Analysis Will Chuck Cecil be the new Defensive Backs Coach Whose more Valuable? Lamarr vs Ike

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What’s this kid doing??

Dagger — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:42:29 +0000

STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #121: THANKS

Lance Williams — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 18:17:37 +0000

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Show Topics:

Thanks You Steelers Super Bowl Breakdown with Dutch Wydo of PostGameHeroes Why Three is greater than Seven? Why the Steelers lost? Why the Steelers must get better at CB? Jordy Nelson – Come On Son What happened to Big Ben Should the Steelers resign Bruce Arians? [...]

Super Bowl preview

Dutch — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:39:01 +0000

Steelers vs Packers Super Bowl Prediction

By Dutch

I’ve picked winning sides based on stats and trends. I’ve picked winning sides based on my personal feel about a game that had little or nothing to do with statistics. But in the past several years I’ve spent a considerable amount of time gauging how the [...]

Willie Gay and James Harrison talk Twitter

Dagger — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:11:18 +0000

STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #119: STAIRWAY TO SEVEN

Lance Williams — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:51:18 +0000

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Why the Steelers must make the Packers feel the moment? Are the Packers Focused? Why the 2010 Draft class keyed the Steelers Super Bowl Trip? Thought on Scouts Inc’s Top Ten Matchups

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Roethlisberger – Montana Comparison – first 7 years as a Starter!

Dutch — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:18:42 +0000

All Stats shown are compiled from both Quarterbacks first 7 years as a starter. Montana 1980-86 seasons. Roethlisberger 2004-2010 Seasons.

Montana 21.402 passing yards

Roeth 22,502 passing yards

Montana 2855 passing attempts

Roeth 2800 passing attempts

Montana 7.5 yards per attempt

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STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #118: 7 UP

Lance Williams — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:36:06 +0000

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Why Big Ben is Elite? Why this team is Special? My Game Thoughts Mike Tomlin Post Game Press Conference Big Ben Post Game Press Conference Mendenhall Post Game Press Conference More Steelers Post Game Press Conferences

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NFL Needs to Eliminate “Passer Rating” Statistic

Dutch — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:45:58 +0000

Most people who have read my articles or heard me on radio know that I’m a stats guy, but there is one statistic I can do without.

The Passer rating stat.

In Sunday’s AFC Championship Game, the Steelers were able to hold on and eliminate the New York Jets 24-19 and [...]

Pittsburgh vs Jets

Dutch — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:18:14 +0000

Championship Game, Baby! This is what it’s all about. Gotta love it!

I’ve spent quite a few years touting Ben Roethlisberger. It started with his 2nd preseason game in August of 2004. I can remember it like it was yesterday. I had just recently begun doing a sports talk show on Saturday nights. [...]

SCR#117 PART 2: Defensive Analysis w/Dutch Wydo of Postgameheroes

Lance Williams — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:21:19 +0000

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Interview with Dutch Wydo of PostGameHeroes.com Defensive Game Keys Why the Steelers must stop the Jets running Game? Why Lebeau must attack Mark Sanchez? Dutch Wydo’s Prediction Lance Williams Prediction

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SCR #117 PART 1: OFFENSIVE ANALYSIS w/ BEHINDTHESTEELCURTAIN.COM

Lance Williams — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:19:57 +0000

OFFENSIVE ANALYSIS w/ BehindTheSteelCurtain.com Click Link: http://traffic.libsyn.com/wtcb/SCR_117_Part1.mp3

Show Topics:

Interview with Michael Bean of BehindTheSTeeelCurtain.Com Why the Steelers Offense will be more successful? Why Heath Miller is the X-Factor? Why Rex Ryan vs Bruce Arians is a Mismatch? Why the Steelers can score 28 points? Offensive Game Keys

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Goosebumps

admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:12:06 +0000

The Refs gave the Steelers a free win….

Dagger — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:47:23 +0000

“…or so the Germans would have you believe…”

I received a message from a friend of mine. Washington Caps season ticket holder and Baltimore Raven fan: (no doubt this was written whilst drinking away his sorrows right after the game ended)

Granted, the ravens were way too fucking conservative [...]

STEEL CURTAIN RADIO #116: BIG BEN > FLACCO: WEXELL INTERVIEW

Lance Williams — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:25:42 +0000

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BIG BEN > FLACCO JIM WEXELL INTERVIEW OFFENSIVE GAME GRADES DEFENSIVE GAME GRADES TOMLIN: POST GAME INTERVIEW BIG BEN: POST GAME INTERVIEW HINES WARD: POST GAME INTERVIEW JAMES HARRISSON: POST GAME INTERVIEW RYAN CLARK: POST GAME INTERVIEW HAPPY MLK DAY

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