I like the foot volley more. Guys can go really insane knowing they have softer sand to land on.

Back to the Stillers. I’m hoping Mason gets the nod this week. Obviously not the future of the Stillers or likely even the backup after this season. But they drafted him as a guy to study under Ben and possibly replace after he retired. Ben reportedly treated him like crap, the organization didn’t seem to treat him the best after, but has always seemed to do what was asked. Not a great QB, but not garbage. He seemed to be okay, until he was almost decapitated, then not the same after that season and replaced by Duck. Too many people write him off for that and never got much of a chance after. Not saying that he would amount to much more than a game manager though, where Trubisky definitely has more of the traits to be a starter, just not able to put it all together. Trubisky just had one of the worst games of any QB this season and wasn’t playing very well when Kenny was put in. He just made the horrible season start or Pickett look much better than it was. I doubt he has much trade value at this point. If Mason were to have a good game, he could be a low round pick trade to a playoff contender as a backup. Mason seems to be more of a capable game manager for a game or two that might interest someone. He doesn’t have any other current resume, so one good game could get the Stillers a 6th round pick or something for. They’d likely free up cap space in the process too.

2 more wins and they're out of the top part of the draft, jus say'IN...

Porktown
He is dreamy and probably knows how to catch fish more than me too.

That guy does have a great jaw line.  I can see the fascination.  

go Browns!!
 
we just stuffed a goose ...er..Raven
 
..L.T.A.

Trubisky did okay the week after Pickett’s first concussion. I am thinking they must feel that fire is there this week? Last week’s performance would have most backup QBs out for the rest of the season. I wonder if Mason is handling things in the locker room a bit different than he seems to in the media. If he is agreeing with half of Stillers fans that Tomlin should go, probably wouldn’t help his case. Not saying he deserves to start or would do much better. I’d start him just to try to get trade value. But wouldn’t be much, so if he is talking crap on Tomlin, why would he start him?

That sort of talk has to be seeping into their locker room. Talk of Canada being horrible is definitely, being that every other team they play has players saying it. With how much media and any comment section having half saying “fire Tomlin”, how could it not hit their locker room?

I think those 3-4 going down is a wake up call for any good teams with a subpar backup. If you are really in the hunt and not just mathematically alive like the Steelers, you need a quality backup. To me, that is what both Trubisky and Rudolph are. Arguably what Kenny is at this point too. They might be trying to trade Trubisky, possibly had other teams inquire about? I really don’t know what playoff teams’ backup situations are, but doubt most have a backup as good as either Mitch or Mason. Guys that can win early round games for upper teams that would face teams on the level of the Steelers first round. They aren’t likely winning AFC/NFC championship games.

Mitch played last week, much like Kenny’s first two starts. He looked good until he tried to force things. I do think Mitch will rebound. He is a borderline starting QB. I think good enough to win today. Their overpaid defense needs to live up to their contracts though.

Stoopid, stoopid stoopid that a game like this goes to pks to decide it.  Very entertaining....like golden boot much better....

Pretty well cut & dried for me, pensfan1. No interest whatsoever in soccer. 

The Argentinian keeper will never pay for a dinner or drink ever again.

No shame in liking both E.   I still prefer hockey for watching.  Actually getting into lacrosse too, at least college, since my son started playing for the school.  Talk about rough...now that is a real man's sport.

EMitch
I was pullin' for the Browns too. How about Minnesota? Down 33-0 at halftime and come back and win it 39-36. Most points in a comeback ever.
Tomlin named Trubisky for tomorrow, so unless something happens, no Mason.

couldn't believe that Colts game man. Sheer insanity. Thing was, everyone knew it once Vikings got to 36-21. Was so weird. 

eyesandgillz
No shame in liking both E.   I still prefer hockey for watching.  Actually getting into lacrosse too, at least college, since my son started playing for the school.  Talk about rough...now that is a real man's sport.

Played for a few years. Best sport a kid can play in the spring. Make sure he wears groin protection. Seriously, many many teammates I've played with in indoor and outdoor lacrosse have gotten very hurt not wearing it. One of the more common injuries I've seen.

I'm not sure where ya live Eyes, but if possible, take your son to an indoor lax game. Buffalo and Rochester both have teams in the NLL, not a bad drive from Western PA. Games insane and fun to watch. The Goalies are dressed like NHL Goalies. 

Yeah. It was always weird to wear em and full on sprint, but after seeing a few people go down - changed my attitude quick. That ball is pretty **** hard!

Tomlin says he won't "give the pound of flesh people want" over Marcus Allen. 
while I understand not giving it to keep things in house, we've got a long storied history of lack of discipline on the team.

RIP Franco. I hope he wasn’t in pain for long. The past few weeks have been pretty heavy hyping up the Immaculate Reception, so assume he has been extremely busy with it. I hope all of that extra work and pressure didn’t have his final days feeling like torture.