The Steelers\u2019 offensive line doesn\u2019t seem to be able to get an adequate push to allow the running game to operate effectively. That\u2019s part of the reason why head coach Mike Tomin seems content to allow the offense to throw the ball 90% of the time. He doesn\u2019t have confidence in the Steelers\u2019 ability to run it effectively.<\/p>\n
Kicker Jeff Reed couldn\u2019t make a kickoff reach the endzone if his life depended on it. His lack of distance further exacerbates the problems the Steelers have with their special teams. It\u2019s a good thing Reed is able to kick field goals accurately at Heinz Field (which isn\u2019t easy to do), otherwise the Steelers would probably have gotten rid of him years ago.
\nOffensive coordinator Bruce Arians doesn\u2019t believe in traditional smash-mouth Steelers football. He doesn\u2019t believe in using a fullback. He shows no commitment to running the ball. Nope, Bruce loves to throw the ball. In fact, I\u2019d be willing to bet that Bruce Arians will be the first NFL offensive coordinator to utilize a 9 wide receiver set. Or perhaps 5 wide receivers and 4 tight ends. Either option would probably give Arians the orgasm of a lifetime.<\/p>\n
The majority of Steeler Nation would probably like to see Arians executed, rather than just fired. Is execution legal in Pittsburgh?<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been a Steelers fan for a long time. I can remember some terrible Steelers. Cliff Stoudt. John Reinstra. Jamaine Stephens. Tim Worley. Delton Hall. Sean Mahan. Huey Richardson. Troy Edwards. Tom Ricketts. Limas Sweed. You get the picture. Yet I can barely remember an entire Steelers team that was as flawed as this one. O-line, D-backs, special teams, coaching, etc. That\u2019s a lot of flaws.<\/p>\n