Gasping for Playoff Breath

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Published: December 23, 2009

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... chances alive.

But the problems that put the Steelers in such a precarious situation where they don’t control their destiny outweigh the playoff hopes.

So much so that Coach Tomlin took some bold strategic moves to downplay Steelers weaknesses against the Green Bay Packers to put the Steelers in the win column after five straight losses.

It was necessary since two of the three phases of the game have underachieved throughout the year.

The Steelers have struggled in kick coverage all season.

They allowed a league-high four kickoff return for touchdowns in five games before not permitting one during their 20-17 loss to Baltimore.

Lacking confidence with the special teams’ coverage unit, Tomlin called for a pooch kick which came up short. The purpose was to keep the opponent from taking an opportunity to return a kick for a touch...

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