Steelers @ Chargers Game Day Thread / Discussion (Wk11)

[Velo]

Has it been mentioned here that Tre' McKitty got his first reception last night? It was just one for a short gain, but I think he showed good athleticism on the catch and run. I look forward to seeing more of what he can do. Palmer had one target and one catch also, for 17 yards. I want to see these guys develop. Cook and possibly MW may not be here next season.

[Xenos]

He does process slow. But last night he ran when he was unsure. That made a difference. But he still missed some reads and locked on to Allen a lot. However, a better game overall.

His processing is getting better. It’s just that he’s behind the curve because of the scheme he played in Oregon compared to someone like Burrows. Lombardi’s scheme also ask a lot of a QB. It took Rivers most of 2007 to get Norv’s scheme even though it was similar to Cameron’s in 2006. It’ll take time to click.

Anyways here’s why the breakdown of that MW TD.

The play design featured a route combination on the left side of the formation. Outside receiver Mike Williams ran a go route. Allen, out of the slot, had a choice route on which he could break inside or outside, or stop, depending on the defender’s leverage. All game, according to Herbert, the Steelers had been sinking their outside corner onto the choice route to try and jump it for an interception. They were trying to bait Herbert into a throw to Allen, his favorite target. On this play, they blitzed their slot corner Arthur Maulet to sweeten the bait.

Allen was open initially because of the blitz. The outside corner, Sutton, was reading Herbert’s eyes, though. He drifted off Williams’ go route and was ready to pounce on the short route to Allen. Herbert saw it. Ekeler, meanwhile, read the slot corner pressure perfectly and upended Maulet with a low block. That gave Herbert time to find the wide-open Williams down the left sideline. Williams only had one man to beat, rookie safety Tre Norwood. Williams high-stepped past him for the game-winning touchdown.

“I told Mike to just be ready for it,” Herbert said. “And he did a great job running his route, breaking tackles and scoring.”

“That’s real quarterbacking stuff,” Staley said of Herbert’s recognition and decision on the play.

Safety Derwin James, watching from the sideline, had one thought when Herbert released the throw.

“Touchdown. Six.”

[BT3241]

What I don't like is giving up 27 points in the forth quarter.

[jamrock]

Popper was higher on the defense than most here.

https://theathletic.com/2970959/2021/11/22/we-were-ready-for-it-with-another-4th-quarter-comeback-chargers-top-steelers/

I thought they did a great job on Najee. Also, the 4th and 5 PI against TC on the goal line seemed questionable to me in real time. They had the goal line stand earlier in the game and the. Marched 98 yards. That’s complimentary football. Defense was ok especially considering g what they were working with on the DL.

the blocked punt completely changed the complexion of the game. We were strolling in the park until then. Once that happened it was like Jack the Ripper came out from behind a tree. The play to MW was an assassin’s bullet. Took all the fight out of the Steelers and we finished em off. Don’t forget they had over 2 minutes on the clock when they took the field. Plenty of time to move. But the d smothered them

[chargeroo]

He does process slow. But last night he ran when he was unsure. That made a difference. But he still missed some reads and locked on to Allen a lot. However, a better game overall.

Are you related to Chaincrusher?

[QSmokey]

The only thing that this game proves - as if it needed proof - is that this is *still* a 9-10 win team. Nothing's changed. But in order to get to that 10-win mark, the Chargers are going to have to sweep either the Raiders or Broncos (I doubt they sweep the Chiefs). Let's assume they sweep the Raiders and split with the Broncos. That gives them 8 wins. Then it's just a matter of taking care of business against the Giants and Texans, over whom they will almost certainly be favored, and there's your 10. So I think it's gonna come down to that last game of the year against the Raiders.

[northerner]

this was probably discussed last night, but it sounded like Al Michaels is a chargers fan?? i never knew that.

[21&500]

If he did then Kyzir did for his forearm to the face mask of Harris. You can try and clean it up all you want but football is a game where testosterone runs rampant. That stuff is going to happen. Brutal game filled with intimidation and bullying. That's never going to stop I don't care how many people you throw out.

I'd buy this if it didn't happen to be the one week it was made public about Herbert's oblique injury
it was absolutely intentional and the intention was to illegally hurt our most valuable player.
So I won't be shedding tears if/when karma catches up to him.

[northerner]

Has it been mentioned here that Tre' McKitty got his first reception last night? It was just one for a short gain, but I think he showed good athleticism on the catch and run. I look forward to seeing more of what he can do. Palmer had one target and one catch also, for 17 yards. I want to see these guys develop. Cook and possibly MW may not be here next season.

i remember that play and thinking that was the first McKitty sighting for me. i did not know that was his first reception.

[Bolt4Knob]

this was probably discussed last night, but it sounded like Al Michaels is a chargers fan?? i never knew that.

He has lived in LA area a long time so I think he liked the old San Diego Chargers. Plus it was an easy commute for him to San Diego from LA.

I think this is his last year on Sunday NIght Football - Tirico takes over next year

[21&500]

Step aside Mahomes… JH first QB to rush for 90 yards, 350+ passing yards. Coaches probably saying “let’s not make it a habit.”

or maybe we should
the game is changing and JH is the prototype
Staley said last night that a qbs job is to move the chains by ANY means necessary, I don't think tbat was just coach speak.
what was most exciting to me about JHs runs were the conservative slides they almost all ended with.
just accept it, he is a future MVP and on his way to genuinely be the best player in the league.

[Formula 21]

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