He was relentless. Don't know his snap count but it seemed like he was out there the whole game and didn't get tired one bit.

I don't know about the strategy of saving him for the "big games" but I sure am glad he's on our side.

I think it was still a short snap count.

I noticed they alternated everyone today. Chickillo, Harrison, Watt and Dupree. All played snaps today. Like to see more of that going forward.

Butler is showing the ability to evolve

He is just so damn strong.

My thoughts as well. I can't help but feel like I have to say, Hopefully this wasn't a one time only tactic.

There is no doubt, Offensive tackles Fear Deebo.

Ok Deebo made a big play but come on now the D as a whole was superb. If Offense converts the multiple chances it had this game is a laugher. Sean Davis had a huge play as well just as big as Deebo's play.

Joe Haden.......never hear his name. Crazy isn't it.

Yup. When they choose to attack Artie, we're in good shape.

Stop Gap.... No news is good news?

I was talking more about consistent pressure from Deebo, not just the time he got home.

And OTs are not the only ones afraid of him, Alex Smith hit the deck a yard past the line of scrimmage when he saw Deebo was in the area.

He may be old, but he's still a badass.

Haden is improving each week. Almost like when he is in a functional defense he has time to get healthy and adjust to scheme. If Steelers keep that front 7 healthy they can cause havoc in AFC.

He is still by far the best pass rusher on the Steelers.

I think he is quite possibly the only coach worth a damn on this entire team.

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Oh I dunno that Richard Mann guy doesn't suck.

Allow me to disagree. Right now that is Tuitt when he is fully healthy.

It is interesting that Deebo came on to replace Watt. I think that was just the situation.

Longer term, I think the "plan" that has been referenced is Deebo is going to replace Dupree. And that makes a lot of sense, and we all see it.

Dupree despite not recording sacks had a good game. I think it was a fresh Deebo v someone who he owned and coaching identified it and allowed Deebo to close game out. Fisher simply cannot handle Deebo.

like when refs are doing a good job it should be like they aren't even there.

yes...strong as ox and drives so low..heart of a lion...he should be in rushing 8-10 plays a game.keeping him fresh

Still feel like he could have made the difference late in the losses versus Bears and Jags.

Great to see the old man back on the field.
Made a tackle of a pass on his side.
Pressured often.
And then getting home was a game sealeing play.
Was pretty confident on 4th and 18 at the 50.

Still don't think James saw much more than 20 snaps.
If that. I would guess 18 snaps.

Think he was cursing Tomlin out on the sideline after the game.
"Play me coach"
"Ok James"
"Don't you dare sit me again"
"Ok James"
"Don't fuck with me"

Tomlin grabs James head, rubs it and jogs off.... Thinking I better make light of this.

Wonder if 10-15 snaps against the Bears or Jags could have made a difference.

James laughing and smiling with Tomlin has given you the impression he was mad at Tomlin?