Going the Extra Yard: The Fight for Rhythm in the Pittsburgh Steelers' Offense

Join me, the passionate and knowledgeable host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Syndicate podcast, as I tackle the glaring issue of the team's lack of rhythm on offense, diving into the predictable play-calling, the need for audibles, and the urgency to push the ball downfield, all in a quest to reignite their Super Bowl hopes. • Uncover the missing elements contributing to the rhythm inconsistencies in Steelers' offense. • Analyze the key reasons behind the Steelers' ongoing struggles on third down conversions. • Gain insights into the need for more strategic audibles and adjustments in play calling. • Understand the crucial implications of pushing the ball downfield in the passing game. • Delve into the lack of extra-yard fighting spirit among players, with a special focus on Deontay Johnson. We need to make a decision overall as a team. Are we going to live in our fears and not allow Kenny to turn the ball over? Are we going to let him drive the sports car and take this thing in the end zone? - Joe Rockey Allow Kenny to work. Put the receivers further downfield. These are all things that we are capable of doing. And we held ourselves back from every report. - Joe Rockey The next Lombardi Trophy is within our grasp. It's time to step up, be unpredictable, and unleash the full potential of this team. Let's bring that trophy back home. - Joe Rockey Timestamped summary of this episode: 00:00:00 - Lack of Rhythm in the Pittsburgh Steelers Offense, Joe Rocky discusses the lack of rhythm in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense last year, specifically their difficulty in getting first downs. He attributes this problem to the coaching decision of not allowing the quarterbacks to run audibles and the lack of deep throws in the passing game. 00:01:36 - Lack of Audibles and Short Passing Game, Joe highlights the fact that the Steelers did not allow their quarterbacks to run audibles, resulting in predictable play-calling. He also mentions that the average distance per play for Kenny Pickett's throws was only 7.3 yards, indicating a lack of deep passing in the offense. 00:02:52 - Deontay Johnson's Inefficiency After Catch, Joe points out Deontay Johnson's inability to gain yards after the catch, with over 90% of his plays ending in out-of-bounds or incomplete passes. He emphasizes the need for Johnson to fight for extra yards or for the team to throw the ball further downfield to him. 00:04:40 - Predictability of the Steelers' Offense, Joe discusses the predictability of the Steelers' offense, highlighting how most players catch the ball in the same spot and run similar routes. He emphasizes the need for the offense to become more diverse and unpredictable to overcome this problem. 00:07:36 - Throwing the Ball Downfield and Offensive Improvement, Joe suggests that throwing the ball further downfield, like #steelers #pittsburghsteelers #steelersnation #herewegosteelers #joerockey #steelersfootball #pittsburghsteelerssyndicate

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