Scout's Eye with Matt Williamson: A lot of small things done wrong

A very deep dive into the Steelers loss in Cleveland.
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[@jerryyeager1307]

Thank you Matt, Any game at anytime and coming off a hard played game and a short break. It all adds up. The team needs to get to work and stop trying things that don't work. Great show Matt

[@alterego5550]

Honestly just want someone in the press conferences to ask "Why don't we draw up different schemes for T.J?" It's obvious that he is being negated over 85% of the game and it's just annoying.

[@SalimShaikh-ru6xw]

Exactly

[@kiaadams104]

Myles Garrett is better. He faces double teams at double the rate compared to Watt

[@dozerthecat]

When they put TJ on the other side of middle, he seems ineffective.

[@ronchess8813]

​@@kiaadams104Steelers didn't even double him

[@kiaadams104]

@ronchess8813 I'm talking about career averages. Myles faces double teams at double the rate compared to Watt. Also Watt has alot more help and an overall better D line, Watt plays alongside another HOF. Watt just isn't on Myles level.

[@blairbrownie1223]

That 15-yard shank by Waitmann, though. Ouch. Steelers will be ready for them in 2 weeks

[@joshselkovits466]

Matt you’re my favorite Steelers analyst. Keep up the good work

[@scottdurkee9162]

Steeler Nation is mad, because this game got away from them. I get it TJ likes the left side, but if you are not getting any pressure, or is getting blocked, why not move him around and make it harder for the offense ?? Teams are figuring out how to keep him quiet !!

[@jefftriolo1706]

I always thought he would have been a great middle linebacker..

[@scottdurkee9162]

@ 😳 hay now ?? More I think about it, 👍👍

[@yourneighbor6957]

Not to mention his teammates , coaches not taking advantage of the guy getting three players blocking him .

[@SteelixtheSteelersfan]

If it wasn't two divisional games in a row and on a short week i would be worried but we were at a disadvantage going into Cleveland. Sadly theirs some work that needs to be done

[@terrylew2209]

Well what was the disadvantage??? The Browns played last Sunday too, they got their ass beat in New Orleans. Thursday it snowed for BOTH teams lol! What are people sayin? Well, the Steelers cant play properly in bad weather??? You gotta bring it every week! And if you dont this is the result

[@loulou-g3u]

I'm pretty sure at this point, every team is going to try to take away the deep pass and give them anything intermediate. Wilson either can't or doesn't want to throw to the middle of the field and their receivers don't get enough separation to get quick strikes on short routes. It's a problem.

[@andref9663]

This was the game to go heavy play action and let Russ pass the ball more. It wasn’t boom or bust, it was asking Russ to bail the team out on 3rd down with no push in the run game on 1st and 2nd.

[@alexm2889]

This is Tomlin's basic understanding of football at work. Run the ball regardless of what you're seeing. There's no strategy, no taking what the defense gives you, no adjustments. Just bang your head against that wall until you're barely ahead against a crap opponent and praying for TJ to bail you out.

[@ronaldmckee7542]

If the field isn't a mess, I don't think Winston gets away from the sacks on a few of those fourth down plays. The defense really couldn't change direction while pursuing the quarterback. Also Herbig was blatantly held on his touchdown run on 4th down saving him from a sack once again.

[@garretalston1536]

I'll be impressed by the "Clowns" if they come into Pittsburgh in two weeks and win that game. I knew this one would probably be a loss because of the circumstances, short week, team with absolutely nothing to lose, division rival and then the typical lake effect snow storm to complete the deal...

[@steelking22]

When Winston had to move out of the pocket, the Steelers secondary collapsed like a high school defense.

[@countof3everybodyOD]

This makes Cincinnati a must win. Whereas before we thought we’d scrape by the Browns, then get a mini bye and see how the league shakes out while we’re in the driver’s seat for the one seed. Then the Bengals, who are elite offensively, may get one one you but you say, hey, we just won five in a row. We just wanted to split with them. Now the next Cleveland game becomes a must win too. Now because Arthur Smith can’t call plays when it matters and Mike Tomlin doesn’t understand penalties and timeouts, I think I speak for every single person here when I say we’re all very frightened off the wheels coming off.

[@alexm2889]

Yeah the WAY we lost shows how fragile the whole thing is. The skill is there, the coaching is not.

[@ChrisArkwright]

Coming off? They are off. If Tomlin can't figure out how to make better decisions in tough situations by this time in his career, he never will. That game was a coaching loss 100%. Can't count on the coaches to get us through a wildcard game.

[@dannyjohnson8122]

Too many of Steelers fans have become preoccupied with T.J. getting sacks. How many runs have been successful to his side? Most games they don't even try. He's doing his job very well. Don't lose sight of the big picture over individual achievements.

[@stantonsmith3677]

You are absolutely correct, I found myself almost as upset that Garrett had a better day than TJ as I was with the overall outcome

[@terrywbreedlove]

Bad play calls and a slow start on a short week killed us. Attempted 58 field goal in bad weather leading to a Browns score was stupid. Punt and hold them deep in their end. Play Defense win the game.

[@gregorywaller4899]

3rd and 4th and short teams are getting comfortable going for it especially if thebSteelers cant produce TDs.

[@ChrisArkwright]

Steelers are not as good as their record might indicate. Don't understand how Tomlin is still so bad at clock management. Sometimes it feels like he decides to let his team struggle and lose for no reason.

[@bigsalute6894]

Chalk this one up and put it in the pile with the Cowboys loss.

[@sonsofliberty3081]

This game wouldn't have been even close if they'd have called all of those dpi for pickens. Or if Tomlin doesn't get stubborn and keep putting the defense in a short field. If they'd have punted and pinned them deep with all of the 0-10 on 3rd down. Pittsburgh would have had the short field. It would have killed their momentum.

[@terrylew2209]

IF...IF...IF...IF😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@mattburton3233]

Connor is not a good fit for this offense. and the fact 88 can't block a HS player is a problem since he signed a high priced contract. you would expect more from a 6'5 250 lb TE in the blocking. we should draft a new one. keep 80 tho. also a stud true NT this years draft would be great.

[@Dre_Guwop]

I watched the all the Najee runs, I don’t think there’s much more he could’ve done. PFF graded him and Warren pretty similar (for whatever that’s worth)

[@tinguren5629]

You shoulda talked about your thoughts on the dual qb action

[@defrank1870]

Small thing #1: Not starting the third quarter with Justin Fields on a play action bomb to Pat running a wheel route as Pickens baits the safety deep Small thing #2: Playing defense to stop the run in the fourth quarter, when you know damn well the Browns are a PASSING team and will throw it

[@steelking22]

Our two lines played like fat people who had just finished a large meal. This defense can not finish

[@curtvona4891]

Good assessment

[@neilenglish8582]

On SNAP COUNT...tell me WHO was covering JUEDY...or was SUPPOSED to be covering him...cause he was OPEN...ALL GAME

[@TheSteelers4190]

For me, my frustration didn't come from this singular individual game. It's the NFL and stuff like this happens. My issue is that this has been a trend under this particular head coach positioning in in January. This team has only won a playoff game in four of the 17 complete seasons Mike Tomlin has been the head coach. Not maximizing their seeding is part of the reason why. This is not me calling for the man's job. You don't win 63 percent of your games in the NFL by being a bad coach, but I think people who are frustrated are more than valid in those feelings when you take a step back and look at the totality of this thing from a wider angle. It's not about last Thursday, it's about what last Thursday has represented over the last 15 plus years.

[@Thisguy5]

Yeah.. The Browns were definitely the better team on Thursday

[@SalimShaikh-ru6xw]

Not that I am a big PFF fan, because I am not, but your grade on Cam Heyward is incorrect... PFF gave him a 75.1.

[@saldomino1639]

I agree I don’t see the Steelers wining the next games Tomlin not making the necessary changes !

[@tiemann55]

Man I keep saying I can’t wait for a dominant corner again in Pittsburgh like Rod Woodson . I’m still waiting ……

[@timmyd1337]

I couldn't believe how the Browns celebrated after that game! Classic Browns celebrating a 3-8 record!

[@Dpanytime]

Let’s stop listening to Super Bowl contenders and realize we have no oline and no real 2 nd receiver threat. We have tomlin shenanigans as usual their not going very far

[@UselessKnowledge904]

Maybe the front was tired

[@jonahjohn4095]

Watt needs help. We have got to scheme something because at this point teams are just putting 2 people on him like 60% of his snaps

[@josephdonovan9125]

I also think Watt needs Alex Highsmith back

[@kiaadams104]

@@josephdonovan9125 lol Watt just isnt that good. need alot of help. Meanwhile we trade away our other top edge rusher and Myles still gets it done on an even worse D line than Watt! ... AND Myles faces more double teams. Myles > TJ

[@samoliver5995]

3 people blocking Watt, less pressure. Getting triple team more than last season

[@Thisguy5]

We all know why Conner Hayward’s on the team

[@jw8695]

Herbig had a sack

[@scottdurkee9162]

Hay Matt…this may sound crazy… but what about moving TJ to the middle ?? I know…he would stop our leaky run defense, we know he can intercept, knock down passes. When Highsmith gets back, Move Herbig to left and TJ middle ??

[@JAMESJJEFFERS]

Can We All Stop acting as If this isn't Football... 😂😂😂 The Dolphins was the ONLY Perfect Team in NFL history. Football is about being successful in a sport that is based on Failures. Not the other way around.

[@countof3everybodyOD]

And the 72 Dolphins are the luckiest team in history. No one expected us to be undefeated. We’ve already shown we struggled with bad teams in Indy and Dallas. But you don’t expect your head coach to lose you games

[@darrinhale8931]

Matt, what are you seeing on tape offensively? Are receivers getting separation? Why do we always run on 1st down? Seems like we run a lot on 2nd and long as well…. I feel this is the “brand” of football that the Rooney’s want, regardless of post season success. Seems they are happy with winning seasons, profitability. Makes sense from a business standpoint, right?

[@edwardkrott2394]

Run run run and run again😡Control the clock but lets not score Td and kick fieldgoals instead!!When your defense allows just as many TD then our offense we have problems.Boswell has just as many points as our OFFENSE that is a problem

[@jsmitt3700]

20 carries for 59 yds is just what it is. Some of these adv analytics are ridiculous 😂

[@davecolvin310]

Still think they will go on a skid from here.with the remaining games .I only see 2 more wins.

[@ronchess8813]

Matt I listen to you for common sense

[@BobZewe]

Matt what are the OL coaches doing with these guys?? Are they teaching them anything?? The left side of the line, both Dan Moore Jr and Isaac Seamalu were putrid, they couldn’t block anyone. When is Fautanu going to be ready to start at LEFT tackle, yes you heard that correct. Isaac needs a kick in the can to wake up, Zack Frazier was solid and missed Myles Garrett right up the A gap, he needed to slide his feet and engage. Mason McCormick missed a few blocks as well completely missing and not picking the twists by Browns D-line. Broderick Jones actually had a decent to solid game. The OL coaching and Arthur Smith thinking this OL is better than how they are performing is a major problem

[@mikemicksun6469]

The season is over. Tomlin is what he is 9 and 8 one and done. I agree the browns are better then people think. Still the season is lost with a poor offense and poor red zone offense add in a defense if they don’t get sacks or pressure a good quarterback will abuse them. Over its over.

[@NoOneYaKnow666]

I agree that it was death by a thousand cuts, but the main bleeding was caused by this awful offensive line. The fatal blow was the sideways punt.

[@TimetMoney]

West #8 DT Indiana transfer from Kent St. Steelers prospect? Watching Indiana @ OSU.

[@tiemann55]

I’ve always been a fan of Jameis Winston . All the way back to the crab legs

[@TS1r731]

I swear Tomlin teaches and preaches not messing up instead of domination.. watching the Chiefs vs Panthers today, they are dominating.. if this was the Steelers.. well you all know what would happen

[@saldomino1639]

TJ seems to being slowing up not himself !

[@verdman54]

Matt. If the Steelers were to lose in the first round of the Playoffs this year would you have a big problem with that?

[@ChrisArkwright]

That's reality.

[@MinimalEffort24]

I’ve been up and down on tomlin over the years. I’ve been a big fan this year but dear god the clock management is infuriating. If he could put his pride aside and let someone else manage that we’d be so much better off. It’s clearly not getting any better after 18 years

[@Sandra-ir5bm]

Browns ready to play. We were not. No excuses. Coaching terrible. Players looked unprepared.

[@chrisdavis1301]

I feel like it was a lazy coaching job. Particularly going for it on 4th and short. But then again, the Browns are at the that point to where coaches are probably coaching for their jobs. We could have had that game, but I feel like the coaching could have been better. Give them credit thou, they put it to us.

[@yourneighbor6957]

I fear Watt has been figured out as far as game planning against him .

[@utah2nyc250]

Yeah let’s blame Everyone’s blah blah but tomlin it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread 😂 ok we going on what 10 years of the same crap

[@neilenglish8582]

I don't care IF the BROWNS win out over the rest of the season..I'm only concerned about WHEN THEY PLAY US...& WE ACT LIKE THE 2-8 TEAM!!!

[@Thisguy5]

Is there anybody on the coaching staff to help Tomlin with his clock management? It’s embarrassing how bad he is at it.

[@l065]

TJ Watt everything was really tired on Thursday or he has been figured out the way miles Garett impacted the game vs TJ is no comparison. I blame this loss on Tomlin and Arthur the plays are not giving what they need to so clearly they are not understanding the assignment and Arthur is not playing people where is Mike Williams? Why isn’t Wilson in on crucial downs someone needs to ask are they getting to cute and over playing this situation?

[@marcusstokes8595]

Man I respect you but That team is bad. No excuses

[@gregorywaller4899]

When playing AFC North the records don't matter you will get their best performance. On to Cincinnati. Keep improving keep winning.

[@nedrews9961]

I don't see another win for this team😔😔😔😔😔

[@curtvona4891]

Oh come on! It is one game.

[@yancyjenkinssr1824]

​@curtvona4891 didnt feel good after last weeks win. Arthur incompetent.

[@curtvona4891]

@@yancyjenkinssr1824 It is always a tough game when we play the Ravens.

[@wywigi]

Which team are you talking about? The Browns?

[@terrancemackie3117]

Tha Ravens also lost to the Browns. The Steelers lose to a bad Browns team on a Short week Now are season is doomed. Relax! I expect them to bounce back and finish this season strong. 🖤💛