thundercleetz

I would be relunctant to release McGahee in the offseason. One, he has been a great team player this season. Two, I really believe that this season will be a wake-up call for him to work hard this offseason. I think he finally realizes that one cannot get by solely on talent, and I feel Willis is really going to work hard this offseason. Remember, Willis is still only 27-years old, he has not lost anything. A little rest for his knee, and then some hardwork will have Willis back ready to dominate in 2009. I would hate to see us release him and then he comes back motivated and finally realizes his potential for another team. Nevertheless, Willis is going to be huge for us this postseason. Everyone remembers the long run from Saturday night, but how about the 20+ yard reception from Willis where he caught the ball in open space and got some YAC? As long as Rice is out, that is what we will need out of Willis. Like Willis said, he just needs to perform when his number is called, and I fully expect him to do so!

They both came in overweight. McClain got permission from the team to finish his degree at Alabama over the offseason, so he did not train as much as he would have like to.

Crav, here is what I do know: Root for Miami to win next week. Assuming we win, we would own the tiebreaker over New England (who will most definitely beat Buffalo), and we would face Miami (the AFC East champs and #4 seed) in the first round. Can you imagine an 11-5 team not making the playoffs?

Yes, I believe so. Assuming we lose next week and the Jets win next week, they would own the tie breaker due to a better conference record (they play the Dolphins next week, a win would put them at 8-5 in the conference, and a loss by us would put us at 7-6). Honestly, I am confused by all the other possibilities. Hopefully somoene will analyze and be able to explain all the possibilities after the Jets game. If we win next week, are we automatically in? I am hearing Maurice Jones-Drew possibly will not play next week, which would be a boost for us.

I like how the commentators keep hyping the Steelers even though they are getting torn apart. If we were losing, you wouldn't hear the end of how bad of a team we were. They keep making excuses about how the Steelers are tired, and they will be okay. Basically, saying how this is a meaningless game for the Steelers. <_<

The playoff bracket is not set, it is a flexible bracket where the highest seed always plays the lowest seed. So if 4 beats 5, and 6 beats 3, 1 would get 6 and 2 would get 4.

Having no pass rush is going to kill the Titans if they continue to let the Steelers linger in the game. Roethlisberger will make them pay before the game is over if the Titans cannot get any pressure.

The Titans have no pass rush once-so-ever without Haynesworth.

I'll give you props on your 'Cuse boy, good call. Agreed on the deep threat. That has to be atop of Ozzie's "To Do" list for this coming offseason.

I agree, Mason played his heart out. TO should take notes. I am glad our trade for TO never went through.

It might, KC has been playing pretty well lately, and the game is in Arrowhead. However, the Jets are playing the Seahawks tonight. :P The Jets play Miami next week, and the Pats are playing the Bills. If Miami loses today, and beat the Jets next week, we are in regardless of what we or New England do. Nevertheless, next week looks like a must-win for us.

I am not scared of the Steelers. I want another shot at them, bring them on in the second round. The road to the Super Bowl is going to go through Pittsburgh, so it does not matter when we face them!

Touchdown Titans! Excellent throw by Collins! That is how we need to attack Pittsburgh, attack the deep middle of the field.

Yes, because we would go to Pittsburgh for the AFC Championship game and really ruin their season! :lol: I cannot root for the Steelers, but if they win today the silver lining is that we would face Pittsburgh in the second round. As long as we do not face the Colts in the playoffs, I feel pretty confident about our playoff prospects. Fumble Roethlisberger for the second time!

15-1 Crav, the Giants beat us pretty bad. :lol:

Speaking of next man up, how about that Jameel McClain guy? He just keeps making plays. Did you see his closing speed on the ball on the bootleg to his side? I really think we have something special in McClain.

Yes. And we clinch today if two of NE, NYJ, or MIA loses.

:lol: Ditto!

True, if the Falcons finish 11-5 and make the playoffs, then Smith is definitely in the running just because of how bad that team was last season. Especially in that tough of a division (although I believe we could take anyone of those teams in the NFC South easily). Wisenhunt I am not so sure about, that division is extremely weak. And the Cards did go 8-8 last year, so that does not really compare to us or the Falcons. Tomlin will most certainly be in the running if the Steelers win out. If the Falcons and us both make it to the playoffs, it will definitely come down to Harbaugh and Smith. Nevertheless, Cam Cameron deserves assistant coach of the year! What he has done with this offense is amazing (a young o-line, rookie QB, no deep threat). Get Cam a legitimate deap threat/redzone target, and we will really be rolling!

Koch and Mason get game balls in my book.

Does 11-5 get Harbaugh coach of the year?

Mason's performance last night was simply amazing. He was playing with one arm and was still blocking and catching passes. I really hope we clinch a playoff spot today so D-Mase can get some much needed rest for the playoffs.

That is easy, root for the Cardinals, Chiefs, and Seahawks tomorrow! Lets clinch that playoff spot tomorrow so we can rest guys like Mason and Reed next week who have been playing through pain the whole season. The six spot is a blessing in disguise. We should get a game against either the Jets or Broncos (hopefully the Broncos), and then get a shot at Pittsburgh again in the second round! I really want another chance against Pittsburgh!

Wow, I have to say that this win is the biggest win for this team in the past few years. This was a very good victory!

Uh... still not feeling too confident. I hope we pull this one out, but I do not think we will.