scribo Posted December 29, 2004 Posted December 29, 2004 I think the first big key is setting the tone. Intense, hard hitting play will let the Steelers know they have to clearly decide whether they want to play for keeps or not. Takeo and the rest of the D have to come out much better than they have most of the season. One the same note, the defense will win or lose this game. They MUST put pressure on Tommy Boy every time he drops back. If he isn’t very sore by he 4th quarter, we’ll probably already be in trouble. Several teams have unsuccessfully tried to beat the Bills with a running game. Let the Steelers try. The Bills will bend but not break in defending against the run. Our big boys – Sam and Pat – better come out hungry. The game may very well ride on their shoulders. I couldn’t think of a better duo to place that burden on. On offense, the first key will be protecting the ball and therefore winning the battle for field position. They cannot give up on the run too early. Willis needs to be given a chance to get in a groove – he is so much better after he’s been hit a few times. Lee Evans needs to run a lot of deep routes, and Moulds needs to be unpredictable. Josh reed needs to show up. We may need a big play or two out of the special teams. The Bills’ STs are a confident group, and that could mean good things or bad things against Pitt. Everyone knows Randall El is a dangerous return man, but the Steelers’ coverage teams are dangerous, too. They cause a lot of fumbles, but they also take chances. If the Bills play smart, McGee is going to get another. The 12th Man needs to understand its challenge as well. Every man, women, boy and girl in that stadium better be making as much noise as possible anytime the offense is off the field. Bang the hell out of those aluminum chair backs, sneak cowbells or whatever in, use air horns. No one who should have anything resembling a voice by the time the final gun is sounded. The parking lot should be quiet.
BillnutinHouston Posted December 29, 2004 Posted December 29, 2004 I have little doubt that TD has been personally scouting the Steelers all season in preparation for this game. We will get it done.
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