THROWING KNIVES: THE STEELERS SUCK

by BD, Staff Writer

They're probably the most overrated team in the league right now. At the very least, the AFC. After getting manhandled by the Jaguars in their own backyard last week they were once again far less than superb defensively last night. They allowed a Rams team that couldn't even score 11 points against the Bengals (The BENGALS!) to rack up 24 points and still have a shot to win the game in the fourth quarter. The Steelers, it appears, are only getting worse as the weeks progress. The Steel City crew is indeed overrated. Not quite 6-2 Lions overrated, but overrated nonetheless.

They appear to have all but officially locked up the AFC North with last night win, but at the same time I wouldn't be shocked to see them lose in Baltimore next week. Especially given Baltimore's particularly strong run defense now that Pittsburgh won't have the services of Willie Parker. Davenport was solid last night, but Doc Brown could surpass the 100-yard mark against the Rams.

Anyhow, they don't deserve that home game they're likely getting, but as we've already seen the Jaguars have no problem mauling the Steelers in the cold.

Pistons Still The Eastern Kings?

Obviously they're not going to be giving up their throne easily, but can they hold off the Celtics for four games in the spring?

It's certainly tough not to think so after watching Wednesday's game. The Pistons executed almost flawlessly down the stretch while both the stars and scrubs struggled for Boston. If not for a few big shots from Ray Allen this one would have ended without the drama.

For me the Pistons are still the best team in the East and as long as they have such an advantage at the point I'm not sure the Celtics will be able to pass them up. That is, unless Mr. Big Shot is having an off night.

Why?

Why is it everyone makes such a big deal about Kobe v. LeBron? It's just another game. If superstar match ups were such an event I'd expect this kind of hoopla for T-Mac v. Wade and Melo v. Agent Zero. But of course not, because that would be absurd as these guys face off night in and night out. Let me know when LeBron and Kobe are playing for legitimate title contenders and then I'll buy the hype.