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Still happens I recall.

 Ensis Ferrae wrote:
Lol... that was an entirely different league back then.

Yeah. The best thing about Greene's elbow in that gif is that clearly none of the Eagles players wanted a piece of him. I think that was Greene's rookie year, too.

This happened in a SB, IIRC. Cliff Harris patted the Roy Gerela, the Steelers kicker, on the head and got in his face after missing a FG, and Mr. Lambert pointed out that it was inappropriate behavior.



Lambert wasn't flagged on the play.

That team had a different kind of player though too...there were bada$$es up and down the roster. Ernie Holmes, one of the DTs on the Steel Curtain, spent some time in a psychiatric hospital after shooting at a police helicopter.

That's the kind of intensity I want in the trenches.

 gorgon wrote:

 Ensis Ferrae wrote:
Lol... that was an entirely different league back then.

Yeah. The best thing about Greene's elbow in that gif is that clearly none of the Eagles players wanted a piece of him. I think that was Greene's rookie year, too.

This happened in a SB, IIRC. Cliff Harris patted the Roy Gerela, the Steelers kicker, on the head and got in his face after missing a FG, and Mr. Lambert pointed out that it was inappropriate behavior.



Lambert wasn't flagged on the play.

That team had a different kind of player though too...there were bada$$es up and down the roster. Ernie Holmes, one of the DTs on the Steel Curtain, spent some time in a psychiatric hospital after shooting at a police helicopter.

That's the kind of intensity I want in the trenches.

That's what I'm sayin... the gif of Antonio Brown simply does not compare to the era in which the Steel Curtain was a thing.... Add on to that, you had guys like Jack Tatum, Jack Youngblood, Bob Lilly, Alan Paige, Merlin Olsen, Ed "too tall" Jones, and so many more across the league that I think looking at the Steelers defensive lineup in the 70s is remarkable not because they are hard as nails badasses... but that there's simply more of them collected onto one team than seemingly any other team aside from maybe the Raiders.

Steelers' D isn't what it used to be, not just the Steel Curtain years but also the Rod Woodson, Levon Kirkland, Lloyd & Greene and Polamalu years, but what can you expect when their best LB is now an OSU product (with apologies to James Harrison, don't want to make that dude mad).

Prestor Jon wrote:
Steelers' D isn't what it used to be, not just the Steel Curtain years but also the Rod Woodson, Levon Kirkland, Lloyd & Greene and Polamalu years, but what can you expect when their best LB is now an OSU product (with apologies to James Harrison, don't want to make that dude mad).

They aren't there yet, but they're getting better. In their last 10 games, they've racked up 33 sacks and 19 turnovers. People talk about Harrison, but it's really the the young guys like Shazier, Burns, Davis, Dupree, Hargrave, etc. that have added a lot of speed and playmaking ability. It's a young defense overall...they start 3 rookies. I think next year is when we'll see things really come together, but things are definitely trending positively for them.

 gorgon wrote:

Prestor Jon wrote:
Steelers' D isn't what it used to be, not just the Steel Curtain years but also the Rod Woodson, Levon Kirkland, Lloyd & Greene and Polamalu years, but what can you expect when their best LB is now an OSU product (with apologies to James Harrison, don't want to make that dude mad).

They aren't there yet, but they're getting better. In their last 10 games, they've racked up 33 sacks and 19 turnovers. People talk about Harrison, but it's really the the young guys like Shazier, Burns, Davis, Dupree, Hargrave, etc. that have added a lot of speed and playmaking ability. It's a young defense overall...they start 3 rookies. I think next year is when we'll see things really come together, but things are definitely trending positively for them.

Harrison is still "the man," not because of his skill and abilities at his age... it's his preparation and leadership that he brings to the youngsters. And yeah, watching the young speedy guys like Shazier leads me to think that Pittsburgh defense will remain dominant for years to come, even if they... lack... certain characteristics of yesteryear.

I think we can stick a fork in Green Bay cause they're done, even with ten minutes left in the fourth.

... Pats leading half time...

So nervous...

I want fething Goodell to hand over the trophy to Brady so bad...

Still a quarter left to play, but NE put them away in the 3rd, I think.

This pats defense is pretty unbelievable, but the falcons offense is pretty unbelievable too. Gonna be an interesting Super Bowl.

The Pats offense is pretty good too - should be one hell of a game!

Looking forward to a 39-36 Super Bowl!

Wow, I did not expect either GB or the Steelers to get thrashed so thoroughly! Both were very strong teams. This could be a very impressive Superbowl, and not just on offense- both defenses played very well, shutting down top tier quarterbacks. Jones was unstoppable, though.

I am giving the edge to the Pats for the SB- if they can adjust to the Falcons offense like they did to the Steelers, they will dominate. I think Brady has too many options for Atlanta to contain, however if they can keep pressure on him like they did Rodgers, they could very well take it.

I am not the biggest football/sports fan. But I have to be all in for my home team. Lets go Falcons!

If the Pats defense can keep the Falcons contained early they should be able to establish a running game and control the time of possession. GB was an injury riddled mess that had trouble running the ball even when they were healthy early in the season. The Falcons have a legit pass rush which is another reason why I think we'll see Brady hand off the ball quite a bit in Superbowl LI.

More legit that the Texans?

I think this will end up being a higher scoring game, and I'm a bit worried about the Pats' ability to deal with that.

Ryan is like...a healthy Rodgers!

Texans are certainly a super legit defense. But if the offense turns the ball over 3 times in 1 quarter, especially in their own red zone twice, it doesn't matter how studly you are.

I doubt Ryan will turn it over like Otweiler.

 Alpharius wrote:
More legit that the Texans?

I think this will end up being a higher scoring game, and I'm a bit worried about the Pats' ability to deal with that.

Ryan is like...a healthy Rodgers!

Texans did a good job scheming up pressure with their LBs but with Watt hurt they don't have anyone with the pass rush skills of Atlanta's Vic Beasley. Having a player that can consistently demand double teams puts a strain on a lot of the pass protection sets the Patriots like to run, especially when you have a rusher that can play inside, it's why they lost to the Giants twice. Justin Tuck tore up the Pats O-line in both superbowls.

I just hope the Patriots lose....

...I don't.

The Pats O-line is fantastic, running backs are good, excellent wide receivers and they've got the best QB of all time, as well as an all time great head coach.

It is all going to come down to the defense though.

I think the Steelers had a great plan - they were clearly picking on #25, Eric Rowe. And if not for quite a few drops and near misses, it is a different game.

So the Pats secondary vs. Ryan and the Falcons?

We'll see!

 Alpharius wrote:
...I don't.

The Pats O-line is fantastic, running backs are good, excellent wide receivers and they've got the best QB of all time, as well as an all time great head coach.

It is all going to come down to the defense though.

I think the Steelers had a great plan - they were clearly picking on #25, Eric Rowe. And if not for quite a few drops and near misses, it is a different game.

So the Pats secondary vs. Ryan and the Falcons?

We'll see!

...ditto.

Ex-rammies Chris Long and Danny Amendola are really good dudes... be nice if they win the trophy.

I just want an entertaining game!

It should certainly be that!

Every Superbowl that Pats have been in during the Brady/Belichick run has been deccided by 4 points or less.

That will be challenged this time around, though I wouldn't mind it if the Patriots blew out the Falcons, of course.*



*Not happening.

 Alpharius wrote:
It should certainly be that!

Every Superbowl that Pats have been in during the Brady/Belichick run has been deccided by 4 points or less.

That will be challenged this time around, though I wouldn't mind it if the Patriots blew out the Falcons, of course.*



*Not happening.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Belichick considered a "defensive" guy???

If so, we'll see who is the better defensive coach, since the Falcons coach used to be Seattle's D-coordinator

He's an overall really good 'Football Guy' but yes, 'known' for his defense.

I've heard it bandied about that this would be another 'legacy point' if he's able to stop the high flying Falcons, like the Pats did to the Greatest Show on Turf.

But even that was a different NFL, where you could really manhandle receivers...

Should be a good game. Not looking forward to that week's traffic, though....

I gotta say, go Falcons! Anybody but the Patriots...

That said, it should be a pretty good game. Even if the Patriots do win, I won't exactly be too broken up about it (despite my above comment), as it would be alright to see Tom Brady get yet another ring.

ZergSmasher wrote:

 Sasori wrote:

 ZergSmasher wrote:
Well, I don't guess I care who wins now that the Chiefs are out. I really should have expected it given their playoff record, but I'm still pissed. They could have won it, but they choked.

I'm pretty mad now that the Cowboys are out.

I don't care who wins, as long as it's not the patriots.

On that, we can agree! Anybody but the Patriots.

ZergSmasher wrote:I gotta say, go Falcons! Anybody but the Patriots...

That said, it should be a pretty good game.

Yes, you've already let us know!

ZergSmasher wrote:Even if the Patriots do win, I won't exactly be too broken up about it (despite my above comment), as it would be alright to see Tom Brady get yet another ring.

Now that's the spirit!

the Patriots.

Brady.

Go Falcons, win 100-0.

I know Seattle has a fair amount of green in their uniforms but - wow!

That's a 'Color Rush' level jealous meltdown at the nuclear overreactor there!