On Offense : The Steeler`s Offense must improve by great strides this week especially in the passing game. Charlie Batch must make some plays through the air and his receivers need to help make these plays and cut down on the drop passes . Batch has to play a smart game and take what the defense gives him and not try and force things . The last thing the Steelers need is to turn the ball over with bad decisions by Batch . The Steelers need to pass to keep Tampa honest on defense other wise they with just stack up their defense against the run. It should help the Steelers that Batch had a whole week to practice with the starters and he knows the playbook as well as anyone. It should also help that starting safety for The Buccaneers Tanard Jackson is out for the rest of the year with a suspension . The offensive line will be helped with the return of Max Starks at left tackle but may be hindered by the loss of Trai Essex at right guard we shall see if Doug Legursky can fill in for him with out a problem...I think he is more then capable...That being said its very important that the offensive line protects Batch no matter what combination is in there as the coaches will probably be sending in a bunch of different players to help fight the heat and keep everyone as fresh as possible in the 90 degree
Tampa heat... The running game needs to remain strong and I feel they should have no problem running the ball on Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers have given up a 4 yard average per run this season so far, so Mendenhall and the running game should have another big game.
On Defense : This ones easy just continue playing the smash mouth ,lights out football that they have been playing . The defense should even be fresher and more stout with nose tackle Casey Hampton back in the line up. Keep the turn overs and sacks coming! Tampa is starting a young inexperienced Qb and the Steelers defense and coach LeBeau have a pretty good record against inexperienced Qbs...They need to confuse him and hit him hard and often and force him to make mistakes and you know they will...The Buccaneers have only averaged 3.3 yards a run so the Steelers should have no problems shutting down any running threat of the Buccaneers.
The Steelers should be fine this week as long as they don't overlook the Buccaneers and stay focused .
Now for my picks of the week ...Last Sunday I went 4-0 so I hope you took my advice ...that makes me 7-1 for the season so far ...lets keep this hot streak going! Remember these picks are for amusement only so don't bet the kids college savings on them!
If I was a betting man I would take :
Titans +3 over the Giants...Titans defense and Chris Johnson come back strong on Giants and their soft
defense $$$$
Steelers -3 over the Buccaneers ...Do I really need to give a reason $$$
Eagles -3 over Jacksonville …. Vick too much for weak Jag Defense $$
Minnesota -11.5 over the Lions....Vikings go back to the running game against lousy Lions$
Well that's the picks for week 3 and as always have a great STEELERS Sunday and HERE WE GO STEELERS! Spread the word about the blog and leave comments .
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