49ers at Steelers Pregame Thread - 2023 Season Week 1

Originally posted by dj43:
The Steelers have two very good RBs and an improved OL. They will try to dominate with the running game between the tackles which has been a problem for the 49ers in the past. They will try to take time off the clock to limit the time Purdy and the offense have the ball.

The offense will have to be flawless when they have the ball. Without Kittle, that will be a tough job.

I still expect a win but it will likely come down to the kicker in the final seconds.

Let's hope it's Wright then

No I'm seeing Pitt winning this game all over the place? Why??

Originally posted by NYniner85:

No I'm seeing Pitt winning this game all over the place? Why??

Cuz Kenny Pickett will have 15 minutes to throw the ball in the pocket

31
21 PIT
Sigh lol

Hope I am very wrong lol

Originally posted by NYniner85:
No I'm seeing Pitt winning this game all over the place? Why??

Sane reason you are seeing so many folks pick SEA to win the division .

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
No I'm seeing Pitt winning this game all over the place? Why??

Sane reason you are seeing so many folks pick SEA to win the division .

I think we win the division, but I'm on the fence whether we win this game, considering our lackluster starts and the turmoil we're going thru as a team.

Originally posted by NinerBuff:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
No I'm seeing Pitt winning this game all over the place? Why??

Sane reason you are seeing so many folks pick SEA to win the division .

I think we win the division, but I'm on the fence whether we win this game, considering our lackluster starts and the turmoil we're going thru as a team.

Yeah. Interesting how my feelings have changed over the last few weeks lol

Originally posted by 9erson3:
I think it could finally be a make or break year for Tomlin. I haven't looked it up but has it been like 6 years since they last won a playoff game? They have built a more than adequate squad and Pickett is more Brock like than not. They picked up an OLman from the Eagles didn't they? Their WRs are damn good and their defense is strong.

Not running scared but this is a hell of an open to start the season. Maybe a nice warmup at AZ would have been better? Or maybe get them out of the way early. It would be most helpful to have Nick and Kittle out there.

Tied with Brock for interest will be our DC. I don't know why I'm not feeling as strong with him as I should. If we win the first two I'll be feeling better about our DC.

Agree, and I feel the same with Wilks. Wilks will have to get used to the wierd Wide 9 alignment and the lack of ability to stop the run from that formation. I hate the Wide 9 against the run. You almost have to run blitz to stop the runs from that formation - and to a certain extent that's more an overcomittment vs a balanced defense. Having said that, Wilks will get better over time - and get his ajustments and line calls better as he gets more experience in the Wide 9. There are some good assistant defensive coaches that are very experienced in the Wide 9 on staff, and they should be a great resource for Wilks as he cuts his teeth on the Wide 9 formation. It will be tough to see him go after 2 years (like possibly Anthony Lynn this next year) but hopefully that will net us more compensatory picks, and more gems like Purdy in the late rounds.

Originally posted by BimmerKing:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
No I'm seeing Pitt winning this game all over the place? Why??

Cuz Kenny Pickett will have 15 minutes to throw the ball in the pocket

And Brock might have 0.3s to throw.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
No I'm seeing Pitt winning this game all over the place? Why??

I have Pitt winning.

My reasoning is we looked like trash stopping the run in preseason. We have no bosa and Pittsburgh's pass rush is ridiculous and our OL is a ? IMO. As is our CB' not named Ward.

I like the over. I do think we'll score points. I just think their defense will make more plays than ours up front.

Originally posted by NinerBuff:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
No I'm seeing Pitt winning this game all over the place? Why??

Sane reason you are seeing so many folks pick SEA to win the division .

I think we win the division, but I'm on the fence whether we win this game, considering our lackluster starts and the turmoil we're going thru as a team.

Turmoil? Bosa holding out is not "turmoil".

Originally posted by captveg:

Originally posted by NinerBuff:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
No I'm seeing Pitt winning this game all over the place? Why??

Sane reason you are seeing so many folks pick SEA to win the division .

I think we win the division, but I'm on the fence whether we win this game, considering our lackluster starts and the turmoil we're going thru as a team.

Turmoil? Bosa holding out is not "turmoil".

This lol everyone is so dramatic

Easiest WIN of the YEAR !!!!

GO NINERSSS !!!

Originally posted by captveg:

Originally posted by NinerBuff:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
No I'm seeing Pitt winning this game all over the place? Why??

Sane reason you are seeing so many folks pick SEA to win the division .

I think we win the division, but I'm on the fence whether we win this game, considering our lackluster starts and the turmoil we're going thru as a team.

Turmoil? Bosa holding out is not "turmoil".

I'd say them just trading away Lance coupled with Bosa probably missing week 1 due to a holdout could fall under turmoil.

Originally posted by 9moon:
Easiest WIN of the YEAR !!!!

GO NINERSSS !!!

For which team?