If you're a Steelers fan you shouldn't be too upset about this loss. The Steelers played poorly and nevertheless had an opportunity to win the game. I like the Steelers' possibilities on a neutral area, presuming the Steelers tend not to beat themselves with blunders and poor choices.

Okay, let's get commenced using the observations.

- Emmanuel Sanders' crack-back block on the opening drive was a issue of elegance. He laid his man out perfectly. It shows the kind of influence Hines Ward has on the younger receivers that they come out and block like that.

- I'm not exaggerating when I say that Mike Tomlin may possibly have price his team the game within the 1st quarter when he challenged that Lance Moore "fumble." Moore was without having query down once the ball came out. It price Tomlin large time since later on inside the game on a second-and-goal from inside the 5-yard line Rashard Mendenhall would clearly cross the target line but he was ruled down within the 1. Though it was fairly clear that he had certainly scored Tomlin couldn't challenge because it was as well early to work with the Steelers' 2nd challenge and leave themselves with out problems for your rest in the game. Had he not blown a challenge on that awful Lance Moore play he could've challenged the Mendenhall run and the game may possibly have taken a complete different tone.

- I usually believed that if a player takes a swing at one more player they get ejected. Apparently that is not the rule as Julius Jones threw a punch at Troy Polamalu soon after Jones took exception to Troy playing football and looking to tackle Jones on a play in which he made the decision he'd rather drop a pass than take a hit. Jones was called for a individual foul and it knocked the Saints out of field goal range which was large at the time.

- I do not assume I'll be the just one clamoring for Sanders to return each punt from here on out after his massive return in New Orleans. Following the Browns' game two weeks ago, I spoke to Sanders about returning punts and as to be expected he talked his way about it, not wanting to offend Antwaan Randle El, whose locker is proper next to his. But Sanders made it clear that he was waiting to have a chance to return punts. Sanders has truly produced a name for himself these past few weeks.

- The Saints' offensive and defensive lines do lots of holding, more than any I've ever witnessed. It did not expense the Steelers the game however the lack of holding calls going the Steelers way in this one particular was staggering. Whether it was Maurkice Pouncey getting held and preventing him from finding towards the second level or James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley getting held on virtually each and every play the officials have been missing obvious holding calls on both sides.

- Should you believe the Ward offensive pass interference call against the Saints was an excellent one particular then you've to admit the OPI call against the Seahawks in the finish zone in Super Bowl XL was a good one at the same time. I am taking a look at you,Derrick Mason Jersey, Al Michaels.

- Speaking of Al Michaels,Cole Haan Outlet, I often listen for the Steelers' Radio Network broadcast in the course of the game so I thankfully missed it, but I'd recommend that his inaccurate pronunciation of New Orleans as "New Or-lee-ins" will be the most annoying announcer mistake of all-time.


- Has any person figured out the mystery behind who dressed up as Ike Taylor for Halloween? Certainly that couldn't have already been Taylor on his second-quarter interception. Taylor hardly ever squeezes balls that hit him appropriate in the hand, to view him jump a route was even stranger.

- No matter the outcome, Dick LeBeau was at occasions 1 step ahead of Sean Payton and Drew Brees all through the game. His overload blitz call that led to a strip-sack of Drew Brees in the fourth quarter was easy to see coming on television, but Brees and the offensive line had no idea who was blitzing and Bryant McFadden came in untouched.

- As very good as Harrison played final night (he actually is the very best all-around OLB inside the NFL) he can't make stupid choices like the late hit on Brees. I am not worried that it's going to affect his league-wide perception,Wholesale Cartier Jewelry, I just never like giving away 15 yards. Can't let that occur,Wholesale D&G Jewelry, James.

- Obviously I really never should point out the officials always notice Harrison when he commits a penalty, but seemingly ignore him when he's becoming held.

- The Saints had been obviously the better team final night. The Steelers couldn't quit shooting themselves within the foot along with the Saints made plays when they needed to. If these teams met ten times every 1 might walk out with five wins. But you cannot expect to defeat the Saints when you make numerous blunders,Wholesale Chanel Jewelry, they may be also great to not benefit from your errors.

-- CHASE KENDERES
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