Times are Anxious in Pittsburgh... Hmmm...

No I dont think that Coach Bill Cowher is in danger of losing his job this week. There actually is no reason he should be looking for part-time work at the local Walmart.
Cowher has a way of downplaying rather than overstating. His motives should always be questioned. The local press coverage continues to hold me spellbound!

Polls can be interesting indeed. This one is an ongoing one, published online at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette @ http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06284/728955-66.stm it should be worth keeping an eye on this week.
It asks the following:

What are the Steelers' chances of making the playoffs?

On IR
10% (151)

Doubtful
37% (553)

Questionable
42% (630)

Probable
10% (154)

Total votes: 1,488

Now that does surprise me. Thusfar, 79% of those asked are doubtful/questionable about their hopes for the '06 season. Is it just more headgames designed to get this Steeler team ready for this weeks challenge? I have got to wonder, but I think so. They want to keep the expectations low so that the joy will make them that much higher with a win, ya think?

Coach Bill Cowher has had a little attitude this week, blasting the media. He has made awkward claims of overdramatization against the Sunday Night Football broadcast team pointing out the pregame footage of Ben Rothlesberger caressing his throwing elbow. He points out, no he insists that the Steeler organization is not hiding anything. Ben apparently has a little tennis elbow that in no way affects his ability to throw the football.




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The same paper today, on Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Sportswriter Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Cowher said Roethlisberger's elbow was hit during the game, which is why he was icing it down afterward. "Before the game he was fine," Cowher said. "It's another one of the sensationalized stories that sometimes these sideline reporters want to create."
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The poor showing from the running backs collectively left little to highlight. (see this post for yesterday) There is little hope for the struggling Ben is he gets no help from his running game. The was only one small positive taken from the game by Coah Bill Cowher. They were digging pretty deep to acknowedge Najeh Davenports' production. He had two carries for a total of -0- yards. His longest gain from scrimmage was 1 yard. The halfback still garnered praise from his coach in yesterdays press conference.
The article revealed:




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Cowher explained:

Halfback Najeh Davenport, who made his first appearance in a Steelers uniform Sunday and caught a 32-yard pass, might also see more playing time. "We'll look at that as a possibility,'' Cowher said. "I was encouraged. I think he's gotten more comfortable in this offense. I think he can also give you some things in the kicking game. ... So he does give you some versatility. He's got excellent hands, so he could potentiallybe a third-down guy."
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Finally, The Steelers signed Jovon Johnson to their practice squad. He is a rookie defensive back from Iowa.

Hey Chiefs be careful, as a longtime Bengal fan I have known this type of dramatic down play of "current conditions" from these press conferences. Bill Cowher if he had his way would play us like a grand piano!


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