Nobody can explain the game of football like NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger, and he gave the Jacksonville Jaguars his signature deep-dive breakdown on Twitter after their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. His expert analysis shed some light on what led to the team’s third loss in as many games.
First, he praised Steelers rookie Kenny Pickett for his expert play in relief of starter Mitchell Trubisky, which helped lift Pittsburgh over Jacksonville on the scoreboard before halftime.
.@Steelers @kennypickett10 can “StickIt”. Starts with his ability to read coverage; that’s why he is able to throw with anticipation and deadly accurate. Is their a QB Competition brewing in the Steel City? #HereWeGo #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/noG2EpfAXb
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 21, 2022
Next, he highlighted the intensity that the Steelers brought to TIAA Bank Field as a key factor in the game’s outcome. Watch how hard Mekhi Sargent got hit on the play of the video, and how the defender absolutely levels second-year receiver Tim Jones on the second. Given how Pittsburgh was popping ball carriers the way they did on Saturday, it is no wonder they managed to eke out a win.
.@Steelers have a famous saying, “the standard is the standard” and Mark Robinson is a nuclear explosion waiting to burst on every play…but it’s a controlled violence. I can see Mike T. Jumping out of his film chair when he sees these hits #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/btycVu6IHj
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 21, 2022
The last video Baldinger shared showed quarterback Trevor Lawrence being sacked by T.J. Watt, which is sure to make the Duval faithful cringe every time they watch it. Thankfully, Lawrence was just fine after the big hit, but the play definitely highlights the Jaguars’ need to keep their franchise quarterback upright in the pocket at all costs.
.@Steelers @_TJWatt pass rush starts with a great takeoff. But sacks aren’t enough…he is trying to change the game every time he gets near a QB. Sack Record in 2022? #HereWeGo #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/EO7JhYLjIA
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 21, 2022
Their third preseason tilt against Pittsburgh wasn’t all doom and gloom for Jacksonville, but it was far from the best possible outcome for the team when it was all said and done. If they play better this week against Atlanta, maybe Baldinger will break down some of their highlights instead of weighing in on their deficiencies on both sides of the ball.
