Arizona vs Pittsburgh

[Gags]

First off let me say that IMO I think the Cardinals are the best all around team right now in the league. That said, there are many factors that come into play today in Pittsburgh.
Bruce Arians returns to the city where he once coached and was scorned from taking over as head coach after Cowher retired. There is plenty of motivation to hand it to his former team.
Larry Fitzgerald also return to his college hometown and has had a great season so far.
Steelers LBers Shazier and Jones are out. Which is trouble for the defense, Palmer and Johnson should put up big numbers today.
But the biggest factor is Vick vs that Arizona defense. Too many athletes and team speed will cause trouble for Vick and bottle up Bell. Short week for Pittsburgh after an emotional win in SD.
Everything I see points toward an Arizona win and cover...
Arizona -5

 

[gardenweasel]

First off let me say that IMO I think the Cardinals are the best all around team right now in the league. That said, there are many factors that come into play today in Pittsburgh.
Bruce Arians returns to the city where he once coached and was scorned from taking over as head coach after Cowher retired. There is plenty of motivation to hand it to his former team.
Larry Fitzgerald also return to his college hometown and has had a great season so far.
Steelers LBers Shazier and Jones are out. Which is trouble for the defense, Palmer and Johnson should put up big numbers today.
But the biggest factor is Vick vs that Arizona defense. Too many athletes and team speed will cause trouble for Vick and bottle up Bell. Short week for Pittsburgh after an emotional win in SD.
Everything I see points toward an Arizona win and cover...
Arizona -5

I`m torn...I always love seeing the squeelers lose...but looking at that az schedule(saints,bears,49ers,rams,lions) and remembering that palmer (imo) isn`t nearly as good as people seem to be making him out to be(regardless of all the weapons),i think with bell having a solid game,your boys can hang....yes vick is a major issue....if ben was playing and this was an even line I`d be all over your boys.....

as it stands,i`m at least using them as teaser fodder....still may take the 5...if they blow you guys out on your own turf,maybe I`ll reconsider my opinion on the cards...

btw...a little cold and damp for those dry heat loving az boys today in the burgh,ain`t it?

 

[Gags]

There are so many former player and coaches on Arizona staff, highly motivated to walk into Heinz and win. And the talent to do it. I cant back Vick he will have a rough day. Might see Jones...

 

[gardenweasel]

There are so many former player and coaches on Arizona staff, highly motivated to walk into Heinz and win. And the talent to do it. I cant back Vick he will have a rough day. Might see Jones...

I`d like to say "g.l. to the steelers" but that would be pretty f`ing disingenuous of me......:mj07:

:toast:

 

[HUDSON]

There are so many former player and coaches on Arizona staff, highly motivated to walk into Heinz and win. And the talent to do it. I cant back Vick he will have a rough day. Might see Jones...

I agree big time! They BARELY squeaked by SD on Monday. Lucky ass win. They won't be so fortunate today. Arians is out for blood here. If Big Ben was in completely different story, but he'll be on the sidelines frowning

 

[Gags]

I dont think Pittsburgh scores today, maybe in mop up time.

 

[gardenweasel]

I dont think Pittsburgh scores today, maybe in mop up time.

based on vick`s play,can you make sense of a halftime line of cards-2.5?....

very strange...

 

[Gags]

Makes no sense to me, I see Arizona pulling away big. Penalties killed them 1st half. Vick has nobody to throw to and Bell is looking at 9 guys in the box. Arizona -2.5 bigtime...

 

[gardenweasel]

Makes no sense to me, I see Arizona pulling away big. Penalties killed them 1st half. Vick has nobody to throw to and Bell is looking at 9 guys in the box. Arizona -2.5 bigtime...

az looks a tad different playing a team that pushes back...even one without a qb....

 

[HUDSON]

Zona's D is swiss cheese today......playing terrible! 3rd string QB making it happen. If Zona even comes close to winning they won't cover the spread. Not at this point. Every update I check Pitt has the ball in Zona territory. Their defense is losing this game

 

[gardenweasel]

everybody and their brother was on az..and to a lesser extent Denver........overrated...

 

[Ramjet7]

based on vick`s play,can you make sense of a halftime line of cards-2.5?....

very strange...

I for one took the bait on the Cards 2nd half. :s2:

 

[HUDSON]

Ok....throw Palmer in the mix for losing this game. Another INT! Guess hats off to Pitt in this one :0008

 

[Dead Money]

I for one took the bait on the Cards 2nd half. :s2:

Me too....Vegas had to know QB change and made that -2' "Gift" line....:0008

 

[Black Dollars]

Get your futures in on Pitts for AFC champ and Super Bowl while you still can with great payouts !

 

[gardenweasel]

these games are f`ing insane...:mj07:

 

[gardenweasel]

Cleveland play calling in overtime....and mccown?......

this is wjy bad organizations can`t get over the hump...

 

[Gags]

these games are f`ing insane...:mj07:

My mouth is still open after that pass Jones to Bryant. I've been saying this for weeks, give Jones a shot. Vick does not get the ball out on time or accurate. Defense picking it up, very suprised with this win.

 

[gardenweasel]

down 16-6 at half...two really bad and banged up teams...even in dire circumstances,the ravens usually find a way to stay close and make a game of it....particularly against this caliber club.....

ravens -3 2nd half.....hopefully these mofos don`t quit on me(they usually don`t).....:lol:

 

[Gags]

Better hope Smith turns into superman. Only chance...