Comments on: Steelers Defense Comes Up Big In 34-27 Comeback Win

By: Jamie Barnhart

Jamie Barnhart — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 18:16:17 +0000

Tomlin seems to prefer his players play with an edge, and he even showed a little flare himself when he played to the sideline camera.
A Merry Christmas to you, as well!

By: Brian Harker

Brian Harker — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 06:54:22 +0000

That was an awesome, and dare I say character win? It looked like Tomlin approved of the message Cody Wallace sent. I think you are exactly right, the defense did tighten up one Boykin got in the game. I’m not sure if Tomlin is trying to downplay Boykin’s success because he doesn’t want to throw Blake under the bus, but it isn’t making sense from a rhetoric standpoint. I guess as long as Boykin gets increased playing time, Tomlin can call it what he wants. I saw a 4 and assumed it was Brown, thanks for correcting me on that. Jamie, you and your family have a Merry Christmas, take care.

By: Jamie Barnhart

Jamie Barnhart — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 21:10:29 +0000

Hey, Brian!
Great team win Sunday. Loved the Cody Wallace attitude, if not the execution. But it didn’t cost a first down, and sent a big time message.
I noticed that the defensive turnaround coincided with Boykin coming in, and Blake going out. Perhaps it was only coincidental, but it’s becoming a pattern. Also, I find it strange that Boykin and Harrison are getting more snaps than their replacements, but continue to come in off the bench. It seems like if you know the player is better, and going to get more snaps, you would just start him. Just saying…
BTW, it was actually D Will who Ben was targeting on the pass intercepted by Marshall. I WISH he’d been aiming for Brown!