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Report Card: Defense struggles to poor marks
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
12/21/2007
QUARTERBACK
Bulger was playing well enough to win until late, when Pittsburgh turned up the pass rush with the lead. GRADE: C+
RUNNING BACK
Jackson ran well but had only 12 carries, but the Rams only had the ball for 23 minutes, 44 seconds. GRADE: B-
RECEIVERS
Bruce, Bennett and McMichael made some tough catches; Holt wasn't much of a factor for second straight game. GRADE: B
OFFENSIVE LINE
Decent job of run blocking but could not keep the Steelers out of Bulger's face in predictable passing situations. GRADE: C+
DEFENSIVE LINE
Good job of rushing Roethlisberger, but it didn't seem too interested in tackling Davenport. GRADE: D
LINEBACKER
Good job of rushing Roethlisberger, but it didn't seem too interested in tackling Davenport. GRADE: D
SECONDARY
Didn't come close to covering a Pittsburgh receiver all night; Wade picked on much of the time. GRADE: F
SPECIAL TEAMS
Good job by Stanley on kickoff returns, but punt return unit was totally fooled on fake punt by Steelers. GRADE: D+
COACHING
What happened to the defense? And why not have offense go for it on fourth and 6 from the Pittsburgh 38? GRADE: D
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