Mistakes by The Lake

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the holiday season with the spirit of giving yesterday, as they gave away the ball, the game, and virtually any remaining chances of the AFC North title.  Let's hope that they haven't given away the season with their blunderous play.

For the second straight week the Steelers suited up with a reserve quarterback at the helm, needing a complete unified effort from all other areas of the team to seal a victory.  For the second straight week, only a portion of the order was fulfilled.  Despite another stalwart defensive grind against the Brownies yesterday, the offense managed an unfathomable eight turnovers, thus eliminating any prospect for victory.  After a nifty and splashy pick six by Lawrence Timmons only moments into the contest, the Steelers resumed last week's script as soon to be exiled tailback Rashard Mendenhall fumbled away his second carry of the game.  Mendenhall would quickly acquire roommates in the dog house as all three remaining tailbacks would put the pig on the carpet at some point in the contest.

There isn't much more for me to add here.  You all saw it.  Eight turnovers = loss.

CHEERS AND JEERS:


CHEERS

• Lawrence Timmons - Timmons was once again driving the wrecking ball truck as he blew up plays all over the field while equaling the Steelers' entire offensive output.
• Jason Worilds - the guy just played plain nasty yesterday as Lamar Woodley took his usual spell on the trainer's table.
• Heath Miller - he tried, yes sir, he tried.
• James Harrison - is this a mirage, or is the ornery old Silverback getting close to his old form?

JEERS

• The Steelers Front Office - for still clinging to this flawed and arrogant notion that Charlie Batch is the no-brainer solution for the 3rd QB spot.  Quoting MP - "Charlie Batch - he just shouldn't be playing in the NFL."  Enough said on that...
• Rashard Mendenhall - the 'veteran' in the backfield?  Really?
• Mike Wallace - what would my blog be if I couldn't give #17 a jeer.  At this point, I truly hope he has gotten back his deposit on that Caribbean island he was hoping to buy with his Larry Fitz money.  This guys has had a critical role in at least three losses this year.  For all the big plays he makes with his feet, he seems to double them with bad plays with his hands and brain.