I'm sitting here "watching" the Steelers play against the Rams on ESPN's Gamecast. Of course, I'm not really watching the game, but Gamecast is the next-best thing and it's free. I just don't like the idea of paying for the NFL Network. I have watched games on television my entire life and I just can't see paying for it now. I really don't know what I would do if every game was on a pay-per-view or subscription basis. I have always heard how mush the NFL makes on advertisements. If this is true, then why do they need their own pay channel?
On a more important topic, the Steelers are ahead 31-24 with 10:17 left to play. I'm glad they are winning, but I don't think they should let a team like St. Louis score 24 points. The Defense has me worried about their chances in the playoffs. I really think Tomlin should get rid of Dick LeBeau after the season and put in his 4-3 defense. LeBeau has been great, but I don't think his 3-4 defense puts enough pressure on the quarterback unless they blitz linebackers. Then, if the opponent picks up the blitz, receivers are left wide open. I think the 4-3 will allow them to bring more pressure from the defensive line without blitzing.
