Steelers need to make a statement (Xtreme Commentary)

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Steelers need to make a statement

By Wallace108
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With the return of James Harrison, things are looking up for the Steelers. Well, actually, the Steelers are looking up at things ... namely the Bengals and Ravens.

Before the season started, no one could have figured that the Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) would be sitting atop the AFC heading into week 10, but that's exactly where they're at. And after dropping both games this season to the Ravens (6-2), the Steelers (6-3) find themselves in what amounts to a must-win game today against the Bengals to keep their goal of winning the AFC North title alive.

The Steelers are holding down the sixth spot in the AFC as they head into Cincinnati. With six games remaining after their showdown with the Bengals, a win today would put them in the driver's seat for a wild-card spot with the division title still within their reach. A loss could all but end their chances at winning the division unless the Bengals and Ravens self-destruct. And with the Jets (5-3) and Bills (5-3) lurking half a game behind the Steelers, a loss could hurt their wild-card chances as well. Sure, there are six games left and a lot can happen, but it's better if the Steelers can control their own destiny rather than looking for help from other teams.

Forget the fact that today's game is important from a record standpoint. It's a statement game. The Bengals have to be feeling good about themselves and where they're at. The Ravens certainly do. After snatching defeat from the jaws of victory against the Ravens last Sunday night, the Steelers need to make a statement today and show that they're still a team that's capable of winning the division. To do that, they need to play for an entire 60 minutes. Their season just might depend on it.

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Steelers need to make a statement (Xtreme Commentary) Juju10

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Short and to the point, I always admire that. Like you said, it's just something to get out original content, you don't need to type up the cure for cancer. But then again, if you did find the cure for cancer that would be a lot cooler.... Steelers need to make a statement (Xtreme Commentary) 3798349058

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Very well done.

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mcg24 wrote:: Short and to the point, I always admire that. Like you said, it's just something to get out original content, you don't need to type up the cure for cancer. But then again, if you did find the cure for cancer that would be a lot cooler....

Very well done.

A cure for cancer? I'd be happy to find a cure for Bruce Arians. Steelers need to make a statement (Xtreme Commentary) 1664291743

Thanks for the comments, McFly.

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Steelers need to make a statement (Xtreme Commentary) Juju10

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Well said.

I like it.

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Subject: statement on the statement Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:56 am

Yes, today cries out for a "statement" game, but in what language?

Let's see: If Bruce Arians can overcome his dyslexia long enough to call the right plays at the right times, using the right personnel and the right formations, and Dick LeBeau can pretend he's still alive, Stillers MIGHT be able to sneak one past the Bungles.

On the other hand, since our secondary is like spring snow, it won't cover much of anything for very long and Andy Dalton or whatever Cincy's rookie QB's name is might have a career day.

I'm getting a headache and I haven't even started on the beer yet!

burgboy41 wrote:: I'm getting a headache and I haven't even started on the beer yet!

Slacker.

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And you're right. We have a history of making inexperienced QBs look like Joe Montanta. Let's hope we make Dalton look more like Joe Mantegna.

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Steelers need to make a statement (Xtreme Commentary) Juju10

If you're going to be a smart ass, you'd better be smart. Otherwise, you're just an ass.

About now is the time of year I really start paying close attention to other matchups in case we don't win the division and need to get in as a wild card. Bills got the Cowboys today. I'll have to plug my nose and root for the stinkin' Cowboys. And the Jets-Patriots matchup helps no matter who wins. Although we should pull for the Jets since we own the tie breaker over the Patriots.

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Steelers need to make a statement (Xtreme Commentary) Juju10

If you're going to be a smart ass, you'd better be smart. Otherwise, you're just an ass.

The Steelers made a statement last game: "We're not as good as the Ravens"

That's my last one, I promise.

Good article, though.

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Wallace108: Jon, how the hell do you expect any of us to ever follow your posts? You always set the bar awfully high. Steelers need to make a statement (Xtreme Commentary) 1664291743

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Walleye you can do better than this, I know you too long to be right wing conservative let it loose talk about something that is not the obvious we all know what is going with the Steelers let talk about something that is left of center. How bout this I thought Lebeau has blown more game this year than B/A is anyone up to the plate call me on it or are you drinking my Kool-Aid let’s get Lebeau out of there he needs to retire!!!
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blastfurness wrote:: Walleye you can do better than this, I know you too long to be right wing conservative let it loose talk about something that is not the obvious we all know what is going with the Steelers let talk about something that is left of center. How bout this I thought Lebeau has blown more game this year than B/A is anyone up to the plate call me on it or are you drinking my Kool-Aid let’s get Lebeau out of there he needs to retire!!!

Walleye? I thought you quit drinking. Steelers need to make a statement (Xtreme Commentary) 1797695198

Since we have a bye week coming up, this could be a fun debate to entertain us. LeBeau vs. Arians. I'm game. Steelers need to make a statement (Xtreme Commentary) 184121345

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Steelers need to make a statement (Xtreme Commentary) Juju10

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JonM229 wrote:: The Steelers made a statement last game: "We're not as good as the Ravens"

That's my last one, I promise.

Good article, though.

So how'd that seahawks game work out for you

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