In yesterday's [Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show, you probably heard Tec mention how Tyrone Carter looks like the Predator with that sick-ass dark visor he's always got concealing his eyes. Which sounded like an invitation for me to perform some photoshop magic if I ever heard one. And what kind of Steelers blogger would I be if I didn't oblige? So there he is in all his glory...Tyrone Predator.

What does that have to do with our game preview?

Well, nothing.

Thank you for allowing me to waste 30 seconds of your time.

Anyways, as for the REAL game preview (if you wanna call it that), given the fact that OFTOT now has a "staff," we're gonna run things a little differently this week. Here's how it's gonna go -- both Steve and I are going to give you our thoughts neatly packaged and whittled down to "Three Things To Watch For." Quick, dirty, it's just like having sex with Fergie, only easier (or so I imagine).

Please bear with us as we try to make some sense around here...

Cotter's Things To Watch For:

1. Santonio Holmes
Just let me lay this out for you real quick - the Bears secondary is a bigger mess than the Octovag. Charles Tillman is coming off back surgery, Zack Bowman is a second year player making only his 3rd career start (did I mention he's from ALASKA?), no one knows who the hell Kevin Payne is, and with Daniel Manning hurt, the Free Safety position is up for grabs. In my mind, all this adds up to another big day for the man we call Sansmokio. The worst thing for a team going up against the Steelers right now is a weak secondary, particularly when they're weakest at the Safety position(s). So be on the lookout for Santonio to roll 'em up and smoke 'em like a fat chronic blunt.



Now, THAT'S my kind of bear!

Wooooooo!

2. Matt Forte
Blitz wrote about this very subject over at BTSC the other day. Last season, the Bears used Matt Forte like Brett Favre used the Jets. He was a runner, a pass catcher, a blocker...I hear he even brought orange slices and juice boxes for the rest of the team at halftime. Point being that because Chicago's wide receivers are as about as impressive as one of my turds, the Bears may be looking to get Forte more touches this week.

The good news is, I'm pretty sure the Steelers defense can handle Matt Forte. Especially with Timmons's sick closing speed in the mix again. That said, if he gets going, that could open up a lot of options for Jay Cutler. And if we know nothing else about the guy, it's that he loves to heave the ball down the field.

3. Lamarr Woodley
Cramps ruin my day at least once a month. Not my cramps, of course. But I think you know what I mean. Anyways, the cramps that kept The Wood from dominating last week shouldn't be around to sideline him this week. And you know he'll be hungry. So I'm hoping for a big game from the big guy.

But honestly, regardless of whether it's The Wood, Silverback, Timmons, Farrior, Keisel, Snack, Aaron Smith or friggin' Santa Claus, I just wanna see Jay Cutler eat that new grass they recently laid out at Soldier Field. So I'm not gonna discriminate.

And on a final note that really has nothing to do with anything - I find great irony in the fact that a guy named Hunter is starting for the Bears in place of Brian Urlacher.

Steve's Things To Watch For

1. The O-Line vs Tommie Harris & Anthony Adams
Public Enemy # 1 = the offensive line........as always. The O-line is catching a lot of bird shit for the way they run blocked against the Titans, some of which is legitimately warranted. The task does not get any easier as Hartwig and the boys have to face one of the most athletic DT's in the business (Harris) and one of the fatter turds known for clogging up running lanes (Adams). If you watched the Bears vs Packers game last week, you saw Harris and Adams cause havoc up front. At times, the Packers were able to hold the line, get a forward push, and allow Ryan Grant to have some running room against the Bears D. I believe the Steelers O-Line can do the same while utilizing all 3 of their running backs.

Look for more outside runs with Willie and Mewelde to get away from these two mamouths and wear them down, fatigue wise. If the Steelers run for 100+ yards on Da Bears - free Steak Chalupa's for all. I'm buying.

Plus, I think the pass blocking was perfect last week. Keep that up and Ben will rape dominate the secondary, all day long.

2. Jay Cutler vs The Steelers Secondary
I'm a fan of the "This guy VS This guy" thing, huh? Last timethe mop-headed goober from Vanderbilt (nice school, douche) faced the Steelers, he completed 22 of 29 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns (07 in Denver). Nice little stat line huh? However, a few things are different from the last time we faced Butt Head. For starters, Cutler had Brandon Marshall and Brandon Stokley (his Denver WR's) catching balls - Devin Hester and Earl Bennett are certainly not of the same caliber. In 07, Deshea was staring at corner and Ryan Clark almost died at halftime. Now Deshea is a compliment to Ike and Willie in the nickel, and Ryan Clark is 100% healthy at home.

Butt Head will make some plays, but the always confusing Dick LeBeau coverages and blitzes will rattle the Owen Wilson wannabe. Cutler throws 2 picks.....in the first half.

Keep an eye on Ike shadowing Hester, especially on third and long situations. Probably one of the most athletic match ups this year for the Steelers.

Ike's just as fast as Hester...... if not faster. You were just burned Devin, burned.

3. Mike Tomlin
Dude is just that cool. One of my favorite things of Steeler games are the reaction shots of Coach Mike. His intensity on the field is greater than the Ultimate Warrior entering the ring.

"Coach Speak" doesn't usually translate to points on the field, but I think when Tomlin goes nuts or calls someone out, the boys listen and perform.

Look for Tomlin to out-coach, out-dress, and out-class Lovie Smith. (Yes, that sentence is totally pointless)

Final Score Prediction: 28 - 10

Now, before we officially close the book on this week's preview, we feel it necessary to share the following video that really has nothing to do with anything...


So, um, hey guys, um...what do you think about that game on Sunday?

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