Found September 23, 2009 on Bleacher Report:
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...here are a few observations:1.  Bruce Arians play calling was excellent.  I have been a huge critic of Arians (and Larry Z), but I will be the first to admit that the play calling was quite good on Sunday.  It looks like the coaches have realized that the passing game is truly the strength of this team and they cannot run unless it’s set up by the pass.  The running game worked after throwing first.  They (the coaches) also realized the Steelers will not score touchdowns with a traditional run up the middle from inside the five. Both touchdowns were great calls.  Of course, Ben always makes a scramble interesting, due to his less than nibble feet, but the bottom line was two touchdowns on designed scrambles; something we haven’t seen too much of from the Steelers.As for the much aligned O-Line play, the right side played great, on both run and pass plays, although I think Essex got away with a hold on the long run by Mendy.  The left...
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