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We dont have a good defense with all the injuries but we still are capable of big plays. You can see adjusting being done during the game and it led us to a win. Its kind of hard to say now we havent played any good teams. Pitt is not a juggernaut but is a winning team and leader in their division. This was a physical game and we held up. Backups weren't terrible which isnt normal for us. Clear to see we have a great coaching staff and finally have depth on this team. Culture has changed and we now believe we can beat anyone. That makes us a dangerous team going forward.

It is easy to look at Philly and say we are going to get our butts kicked but that vaulted Eagles defense gave up almost 500 yards of offense and only had one sack. Both Ss and one CB got hurt in the game and on a short week are in doubt for the game. A big key will be if any of our D will be back for this game. JJ and Gordon have a good chance of coming back. We still lead the league in TOs and they will come into play. Barkley isnt the same guy he was last year. He had 345 carries last year and the bounce year always suffers because of that. We have more sacks than Eagles do. They have given up over 20 points 8 times this season. Hurts will be a problem because of the pass/run flexibility but the scary defense isnt so scary anymore. We have a chance and if Caleb shows some magic, maybe we win.

I think it would be wise to sign Wright and DJ G-Johnson to contracts. Also Sweat has 7.5 sacks today and should easily go over 10. Imagine if we had one other strong pass rusher to help him out.

Poles has made a lot of bad decisions over his term, but he deserves kudos for adding some talent in back up roles. Stevenson went out early, no JJ or Gordon, the top 4 LBers were out once Hyppolite went down. Dybo and Turner are out for the year. They made enough plays for us to win this game. Trapillo played well. If you look at the overall picture I would not think we are a winning team but yet we are 8-3. Caleb still has a long way to go yet we are in the top 5 offenses in the league. Once he arrives this offense is going to be dangerous.

I think its time to sit back and enjoy the season. We can play bad and do enough to win the game. I have no problem with that. The defense has 5 starters missing and did enough to win. I applaud that. Caleb can play better and that will be dangerous when we get there.

Can we all get together and do a go fund me for Jason so he can buy a TV?

I think I would have went for it, but Tomlin is a lot smarter than me.

That's the thing that bothers me about Caleb, to many small mental mistakes.

I might be a little early, but I think we might have a good team.

This seems to be working out. Running the ball when we needed to.

Pitt is loading the box, I see why they are passing.

Nushon Wright is a keeper.

Im joking.

I wish we were a better running team for games like this.

Its going to go down to the wire again, but I like our chances, the D is adjusting.

As much as I dont think we have looked good, I still think we are winning the game. To much Homer in me?

I have to give everyone credit, lots of mistakes but forget them for the next play and Caleb let that mistake turn into motivation.

As much as we have to win this game with offense, that 4th down stop by the D was huge.

I think if we draft 7' WRs, it will help our passing game.

Would have bet my house Steelers would have converted that , wow.

The team is going to be built from now on on the draft. No more big trades, the Cap is full and you're right, to have a long time contender, it has to be the draft.

They took it away after he was down.

You cant play hero ball in your own endzone.

Crosby has said many times he doesn't want to leave Raiders. I don't see any high paid players added.. They will count on draft and healthy players to improve our team. For better or worse we are riding our roster construction thru next year. Now if we are in true SB hunt, maybe at the trade deadline next year for a one player difference maker.