The Porch Is Live - Did the Steelers Save Their Season?

Is Canada turning the corner? Hmmm.... what are your thoughts? Chris thinks Najee is on his way out. Calvin Austin is THE MAN. Hockey Jesus is trembling... preseason for the Pens has STARTED!

In this podcast episode, the host delves into the topic of Mike Tomlin's clock management and lack of confidence in the offense's ability to gain yards quickly. The host highlights Tomlin's reputation for poor clock management and suggests that this lack of confidence stems from his ineffective management of timeouts. Specifically, the host points out a scenario where the Steelers had two timeouts and around 25 seconds remaining on the clock. Instead of attempting a 15-yard play to gain more yardage, they opted for a six-yard run. The host expresses frustration with this conservative approach, arguing that against formidable teams like the Bills and the Chiefs, the offense should adopt a more aggressive mindset in pursuit of scoring points. The host posits that Tomlin's heavy reliance on the defense to rescue the team and the offense's lack of a "killer instinct" contribute to the Steelers' offensive struggles.

Moving on, the podcast host acknowledges the quarterback's progress in terms of urgency and focus. They note a discernible increase in the quarterback's awareness of the game situation and quicker decision-making during the game. However, the host also observes that the quarterback tends to abandon the pocket prematurely, even when it appears to be closing in on him. This behavior suggests a lack of trust in the offensive line's ability to protect him or a desire to make plays on the move outside the pocket.

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https://www.theporchislive.com/the-porch-is-live-did-the-steelers-save-their-season/

Overall, while the quarterback has shown improvement in terms of urgency and focus, there is still room for growth in terms of pocket presence and decision-making under pressure.

The host expresses frustration with the Steelers' conservative offensive approach and their overreliance on the defense to bail them out. They note that the Steelers' offensive strategy differs from other teams that prioritize throwing the ball frequently and scoring numerous points. The host believes that the offense struggles to effectively run the ball, which is a source of frustration for the team. Additionally, the host criticizes the team's decision-making in certain situations, such as their reluctance to take more risks and score points when they are in a winning position. The host implies that the Steelers' offense needs to adopt a more aggressive mindset and take calculated chances, rather than solely relying on the defense to secure victories.

[00:01:08] Happy birthday to Chris.
[00:06:00] Najee's ball-handling issue.
[00:07:37] The future of Naji Harris.
[00:12:08] Canada's predictable and simplistic offense.
[00:15:08] Devante Adams' dominance.
[00:19:58] Terrible head coach decision.
[00:21:02] Roughing the passer controversy.
[00:26:44] What is going on before halftime?
[00:28:50] Lack of aggression on offense.
[00:30:41] Running game featuring Jaylen Warren.
[00:34:03] Steelers' impressive draft picks.
[00:38:20] Plan B for Kenny Pickett.
[00:41:39] A rebuilding situation with Houston.
[00:44:46] Low-scoring game predictions.
[00:49:39] Dolphins at the Bills.
[00:50:39] Preseason hockey has started.
[00:55:19] Showers with Jean-Claude Van Damme.
[00:58:30] Fantasy Alpha show announcement.