Charlie Batch gets the start against the Rams and Kellen Clemens … and the spread is still 13.5. Whatever, I would like a stress-free Christmas Eve win, please.
Happy holidays, everybody. Hope all your dreams come true. (My dream: Browns win this week, Bengals win next week. I’M NOT ASKING FOR MUCH.)
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That’s right, it’s another Steelers Lounge Podcast, just in time for the holidays. And for a limited time, JJ, Adam and Ryan are on the show AT THE SAME TIME (order now!).
Okay, with that out of the way, we’re back to talk about what happened in San Francisco, and what it all means going forward. First up: the Sam Bradford-less Rams, an outfit that will likely be facing the Ben Roethlisberger-less Steelers. And I think we’re alright with that.
We also hit on the offensive line’s performance over the last month or so (Monday night notwithstanding, JJ thinks this might be Pittsburgh’s best pass-blocking unit in a long time), whether the Ravens can beat the Bengals in Week 17, if the Steelers can beat Tim Tebow in the first round of the playoffs (get comfortable because this will be a recurring storyline), and finally, what will Pittsburgh’s running game look like Sunday if MeMo and Mendenhall can’t go. John Clay? Extra heapings of Dennis Dixon? Fast Willie Parker?!
It would be nice to win Monday night. Not so much because of of the playoff implications, but to avoid another premature Harbaugh Gatorade shower. That said, the extra time off wouldn’t hurt either.
Consider this your chattin’ thread…
Since Gretz is a season-ticket holder, he’s going to take a look at the debauchery and insanity that takes place in the Heinz Field stands after every home game he attends. And yes, this is one very late in the week and yes it’s random thrown together. I mean even more than usual.
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As promised, it’s another podcast for your listening pleasure. Actually, we can’t guarantee that, but we do promise that it’ll beat the hell out of your Friday afternoon work meeting.
Either way, Gretz and I talk about Gatorade baths, Big Ben’s ankle, the playoff race and Deebo (in a shocking development, Harrison’s suspension was denied; we recorded this Thursday night but worked from the assumption that, you know, Harrison’s suspension would be denied).
We also chatted about the Ravens — specifically, my theory on why Baltimore is destined to lose to the Chargers Sunday and then meet their making in the wild-card round when they’ll have to travel to Denver and face the Tim Tebows.
Finally, we make up scenarios for Cowher’s coaching future and wonder if the Ravens would ever seriously consider making a play for Peyton Manning.
Can’t say I’m shocked that the NFL suspended James Harrison for a game even if I don’t agree with it. Whatever. The rest will do him some good. And Pittsburgh might want to think about giving Ben next week off, too — assuming the Ravens beat the Chargers Sunday night.
(If San Diego wins, then Ben should play. If the Steelers win out, they also win the division and have the No. 1 seed, too, I believe.)
First things first: our apologies for disappearing these last few weeks. A confluence of events have kept us away. (Mostly work-related for each of us but I’m happy to tell you that in the last month I’ve had a sinus infection and that knocked me on my ass AND resulted in me getting a tooth pulled — oh, and did I mention that I’m still using the newborn excuse?).
So, yeah, we have legitimate excuses but feel horrible nonetheless. We appreciated the “Hey, where’s the podcast?!” emails because it means that somebody somewhere actually appreciates them. Anyway, in case it wasn’t clear: WE’RE SORRY!
And, as SteelerBill likes to joke, you know what that means: free subscriptions for everyone. Seriously, the worst appears over and we should be back to our regular weekly podcasting schedule.
In this episode, Gretz and I relive the horror of Big Ben’s season flashing before our eyes before watching, jaws agape, as Peg-Leg Roethlisberger grew his legend in the second half against the Browns. We also talked about Deebo blowing up Colt McCoy and whether trigger-finger Goodell will consider it reason enough to finally suspend him (we’re guessing no.).
Finally: here’s what three-month-old Baby Wilson looks like in Steelers gear meant for a six-month-old. We’ve taken to calling him Meatball. I mention him here because I think with his size and complete lack of athleticism he’s already better than Chris Kemoeatu.
Since Gretz is a season-ticket holder, he’s going to take a look at the debauchery and insanity that takes place in the Heinz Field stands after every home game he attends. And yes, this is one very late in the week and yes it’s random thrown together. I mean even more than usual.
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