We Should Have Benched Ben

And I don't think it's too late to do it now...

That's right boys and girls, I'm saying we should bench Ben. He's not sharp. He's not playing the way we know he can. Be it from 2 concussions in the last 5 months or the 3 surgeries in the last year, or the fact he believes he can't be benched, he's not playing well.

After 4 interception against the Raiders, I believe the coaching staff needs to take a hard look at this. I don't know all the dynamics of what Ben is telling the coaches, but I think the coaches need to take the decision out of his hands. I'm sure Ben is telling them he feels fine. At least that what he's telling us via the media. But he's not playing fine and I honestly think he needs to compete for the starting position.

Ben has taken responsibility for the loss tonight in the post game press conference. But that's easier said than done. If he wasn't feeling 100%, which I don't believe he was, his responsibility is to the team and he should have been honest with the coaches and sat this one out.

Charlie Batch, regardless of what he did in Detroit, is playing much better than Ben. In a game and a half, Batch is 24 of 39 for 410 yards with 0 interceptions and 5 TD's He has as many TD passes as Ben. His QB Rating is 136.8. Ben's was 74.5 before today's game. After today, Ben's will drop even lower.

I think, by benching Ben, we solve whatever the problem is with him. If he's not healthy, we give him the rest he needs. If he's just not playing well, sitting his ass on the bench just might motivate him to play better.

Sorry Ben. I'm not turning my back on you. You're still my guy. But I am a strong proponent of tough love. And I think at this point, it's time to get tough on you and make you be honest with yourself.

Now That's What I'm Talkin' About!

Pittsburgh Steelers Football...

Ok, so where has this team been all season? The Steelers dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in every way a football team can be dominated. Defensively, when you hold a running back like Larry Johnson to 26 yards on 15 carries, you're going to win ball games. When you force 5 straight, 3 and outs on the opposing offense, you're going to win ball games. When you make the back up quarterback look like a back up quarterback, you're going to win ball games.

Offensively, what needs to be said? Big Ben was 16 of 19 for 238 yards, 2 TDs, and 0 interceptions. When your quarterback plays like that, you're going to win ball games. When you have over 220 yards rushing, you're going to win ball games.

The Steelers demonstrated ball control, time control, and just overall control of this ball game from the beginning. This was Steelers football and I'm happy to report they played like defending Super Bowl Champions. If they can manage to duplicate this type of football throughout the remainder of the season, I see little problem in finishing the season 13-3. I know, that's setting the bar a little high at this point. But the thing is, the Steelers demonstrated they can do it so I will expect them to do it.

Oh, one more point: When Hines Ward is smiling, you're going to win ball games.

Nice to have you back Hines...

Ok, Now We Can Panic

F***ing Steelers...

Would somebody please tell me, what the hell happened last night? We were beating the hell out of the Chargers and then we got soft. Our Blitzes in the second half were not existent. We couldn't tackle. We were leaving holes in our pass coverage that my son's 7th and 8th grade offense could pick apart.

Our determination to win has completely disappeared. There's no leadership and there's no passion. Coach was standing on the sideline dumbfounded as if someone slipped him a mickey. No jaw, no spit, no yelling, just standing there with a stupid look on his face. What the hell?

According to the Tribune Review, his comment on Ben's 2nd interception was "That was probably an ill-advised pass." Probably an ill-advised pass? Probably? No sh** it was an ill-advised pass. That was the absolute worse thing he could have done at that point in time.

Now, I know Ben's probably all screwed up in the head after 3 surgeries in the last year, but somebody needs to kick him in the ass and get him going. Hey Coach Cohwer, let's try this. On Tuesday, when you're watching films, try this. Look at Ben and say the following:

"What the f*** were you thinking? Did you leave half of your freakin brain on the street when you wrecked your stupid ass motorcycle? You dumb sh**, I ever see you try that sh** again, you'll be joining Tommy Maddox at his life insurance job or whatever he's doing now, because that was the dumbest f***ing thing you've ever done."

Perhaps that will get him going. Somebody needs to do something, because this is just freaking pathetic. For the love of God, we have the same record as the Green Bay Packers and the Freaking Browns for crying out loud. This is just embarrassing.

I'm not saying it's all Ben's fault. It's a team effort, or lack of effort. But somebody needs to step up and take charge or we're going to be watching the play-offs instead of playing in them. And that's just not acceptable.

What we need is, less of this:


More of this:


So we can see another one like this:

She Thinks My Tractor Is...

Made of Steel!

Well, with the Steelers struggling, and off this week, I decided I needed to renew my commitment to the Steelers and demonstrate my faith in their ability to win games. I have customized my lawn tractor. I introduce to you, the Steel Tractor!

Click to enlarge

I couldn't afford the Steelers Edition Ford F150, so I'll have to settle for this.

Here We Go Steelers, Here We Go