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The Pittsburgh Steelers are set at the starting outside linebacker positions with LaMarr Woodley and Jason Worilds. Add the fact that the team just drafted Jarvis Jones in the first round as an instant pass rusher and eventual starter and that really

Top 5 Multiple-Pick Rounds in Pittsburgh Steelers Drafts Since 2000 (Part 2 of 2)

Published on 2013-05-17 02:35:32

In case you missed it, we’re counting down the five best multiple-pick rounds in Pittsburgh Steelers drafts since Kevin Colbert started running the draft in 2000. After revealing No. 4 and No. 5 in Part 1 of this series (click here), we’ll unveil

Top 5 Multiple-Pick Rounds in Pittsburgh Steelers Drafts Since 2000 (Part 1 of 2)

Published on 2013-05-16 13:48:49

If the 2013 Pittsburgh Steelers draft was made into a movie, the dramatic climax would come in the fourth round. The Steelers traded next year’s third-round pick for the Browns’ fourth-round pick, No. 111, to draft flashy safety Shamarko Thomas.

Training Camp Battle: Who Will Be Returning Kicks For The Pittsburgh Steelers?

Published on 2013-05-11 12:36:28

The Chris Rainey experiment only lasted one disappointing season for the Steelers because of off the field issues the team just didn’t want to deal with anymore. Not that I disagree with the decision to waive Rainey, however, it’s worth noting th

Steelers Safety Ryan Clark Makes a Bad Play in May

Published on 2013-05-08 13:04:08

Once again, incendiary comments from a Steelers safety are written on a whiteboard somewhere in the recesses of Gillette Stadium. Just what the Steelers needed. Thank you, Ryan Clark. Clark said this week on ESPN’s “NFL Live” that New England P

If Steelers’ 2013 Draft Is Any Good, We’ll Know in 2013

Published on 2013-05-05 11:02:01

There are plenty of reasons to be excited about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2013 draft. Jarvis Jones could make opposing quarterbacks fear the Steelers again. Le’Veon Bell could be the Steelers’ first iconic running back since Jerome Bettis. Marku

An Early 53 Man Roster Prediction For The Pittsburgh Steelers

Published on 2013-05-04 23:15:57

Now that the NFL Draft has concluded, it is time to look ahead to what the 2013 Pittsburgh Steelers could potentially look like. Besides having another solid draft, the Steelers brought in a few interesting undrafted free agents who could push for sp

2013 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft: Pro Bowl Odds for Every Pick

Published on 2013-05-04 11:44:09

Applying letter grades to each team’s NFL draft has become such a hackneyed practice. It’s Kentucky Derby weekend, so let’s set numerical Pro Bowl odds for each member of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 draft class. These are the odds of each play

Pittsburgh Steelers Went by the Book in the 2013 NFL Draft

Published on 2013-04-29 00:51:04

Just call him Broadway Jarvis. Already immortalized with food artwork in his likeness at a Subway in Manhattan, Jarvis Jones made the Namath-like prediction that he wouldn’t get past the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft,

Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Draft: Predicting the Steelers First-Round Board (Part II)

Published on 2013-04-24 12:44:29

Previously, we discussed the 12 players worthy of being drafted with the No. 17 pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2013 NFL draft. Now let’s look at seven more players the Steelers could take in the first round, but only if they trade down from

Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Draft: Predicting the Steelers’ First-Round Board (Part I)

Published on 2013-04-24 02:29:23

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said Monday, via Steel City Insider, that the Steelers probably won’t be trading up from the No. 17 pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft. Tell us something we don’t know. The real questio

The Future Of The Defensive Line Will Be More Clear After The Draft

Published on 2013-04-22 12:30:21

Although the Pittsburgh Steelers have spent two first round picks in recent years on defensive linemen in Ziggy Hood and Cameron Heyward, there is a ton of uncertainty going forward on the defensive line. I have suggested that the team could draft an

A Look at the Rough Spots in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2013 Schedule

Published on 2013-04-21 02:59:16

It’s been pointed out in this space how the Pittsburgh Steelers tend to have better seasons when they avoid the spotlight in Week 1. The Steelers’ 2013 opener at home against the Tennessee Titans is the type of laid-back matchup that kicked off t

2013 Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule: Boring Opener Could Be a Good Omen

Published on 2013-04-20 03:03:36

Pittsburgh Steelers fans already had a head start on planning their agendas for the rest of 2013. We knew the Steelers were going to London Sept. 29 and therefore would have their bye the following week. Now the dates for the Steelers’ other 15 gam

Pittsburgh Steelers Made Short-Sighted Decision Keeping Emmanuel Sanders

Published on 2013-04-15 13:01:02

Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert know that’s Emmanuel Sanders who wears No. 88 and not Lynn Swann, right? That uniform number made Sanders look like Hines Ward in his rookie season, but that’s only because that second “8” looked like a “6” w

Pittsburgh Steelers: Patriots Would Be Doing Them a Favor by Taking Emmanuel Sanders

Published on 2013-04-13 02:58:23

Maybe Bill Belichick has a conscience after all. Perhaps he feels guilty about stealing the Steelers’ signals during the 2004 AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field. How else can you explain the Patriots’ willingness to send the Steelers a third-ro

Losing Emmanuel Sanders Doesn’t Guarantee A First Round Receiver For The Steelers

Published on 2013-04-12 16:04:44

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already lost Mike Wallace to the Miami Dolphins this offseason and now it is more than likely they will lose Emmanuel Sanders. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the New England Patriots signed Sanders to an offer sheet

Pittsburgh Steelers: A Look at the Five Fastest Wide Receivers in the 2013 NFL Draft

Published on 2013-04-07 03:27:27

It’s been established in this space that if Tennessee wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson is available, the Pittsburgh Steelers should select him with the No. 17 pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. But what if Patterson is gone by the time the Steelers pic

The Steelers’ Draft Will Give Perspective On Jason Worilds’ Future With Team

Published on 2013-04-05 22:13:46

The release of veteran James Harrison has been debated and well documented all offseason with fans’ opinion on the situation pretty much split. The one thing that is certain is that Harrison is not going to be back for the 2013 season and Jason Wor

Pittsburgh Steelers: Cordarrelle Patterson is Worth Taking with the No. 17 Pick in the 2013 NFL Draft

Published on 2013-04-05 11:11:21

If the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t take a wide receiver in the 2013 NFL Draft, Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert should demoted to hot dog vendors at Heinz Field. Mike Wallace is now a Dolphin swimming in money, and the Steelers are left with Antonio Bro

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Very Best Ever…NFL Record

Published on 2013-04-02 18:47:53

Being the fifth oldest franchise in the sport, with their 81st season upon us this year, I would like to look at what is the best NFL record the Steelers hold. So, let’s start with a look at some of the records the Steelers currently hold. We a

The Steelers Could Still Go Offensive Line In The First Round

Published on 2013-03-30 20:49:51

For most of the offseason I have been talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers improving the offensive line in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft by selecting North Carolina’s Jonathan Cooper. Not everyone disagreed with me however, most did not re

Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Mock Draft: Predicting All 7 Rounds

Published on 2013-03-30 02:06:55

The 2013 NFL Scouting Combine is a distant memory and the Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t really done anything memorable in free agency. Steelers fans looking for something to get excited about this offseason might have to wait until the NFL draft, whi

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ very best ever…

Published on 2013-03-27 21:44:43

Well, my fellow Citizens of the One and Only Nation, I have come up with this idea and I hope you like it. I’m going look at some part of our beloved franchise and evaluate the best of that item. I invite you to debate, discuss, and argue over

The Loss Of Keenan Lewis Won’t Be Felt Until After 2013

Published on 2013-03-23 22:08:09

We all thought that the Pittsburgh Steelers top priority this offseason would have to be re-signing unrestricted free agent CB Keenan Lewis. Obviously that wasn’t the case as Lewis signed a five year contract with the New Orleans Saints and Lewis s

Pittsburgh Steelers Are in a Good Position with the No. 17 Pick in the 2013 NFL Draft

Published on 2013-03-23 02:13:57

Since Kevin Colbert became the Pittsburgh Steelers’ director of player personnel in 2000, they have not missed on a first-round draft pick, although it’s too early to tell on Cameron Heyward and David DeCastro. The 2013 NFL draft is no time f

2012 Grades, Position by Position, Special Teams

Published on 2013-03-20 20:03:56

Special teams is the middle child of the football world. No, that’s not right. It’s the red-headed step-child. No one shows special teams any respect, and yet when a game is on the line, it is often the kicker who is relied upon to come u

Takeaways from Round-by-Round Value Grades of Pittsburgh Steelers Drafts

Published on 2013-03-19 10:45:32

To the casual fan, it might not seem like a big deal that the Pittsburgh Steelers have been awarded a compensatory sixth-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, as Pro Football Talk reports. However, in analyzing the round-by-round value of the last 12 Ste

Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Round-by-Round Value in the 2012 NFL Draft

Published on 2013-03-17 22:47:23

The story of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2012 draft class can be made into a movie. There’s David DeCastro’s comeback from a preseason knee injury, and the much longer odds Sean Spence faces returning from his knee injury. There are the stories of

What Do Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coaches Have in Common with the Pope?

Published on 2013-03-14 14:44:40

At the risk of being sacrilegious, let’s relate the biggest news story in the world this week to the Pittsburgh Steelers. If you’re a devout Catholic, reader discretion is advised. A new Pope was elected Wednesday and greeted by thousands of wors

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Free Agency Hinges On One Player

Published on 2013-03-14 10:56:34

The Pittsburgh Steelers have started free agency exactly how we all thought they would by re-signing their own players while sprinkling in a couple of other teams veteran free agents. Expected signings were ILB Larry Foote and LS Greg Warren, as well

How James Harrison’s Release Affects the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Strategy in the 2013 NFL Draft

Published on 2013-03-10 23:29:55

Move over, running back and wide receiver. Make room for outside linebacker on the list of Pittsburgh Steelers’ urgent draft needs. With the release of James Harrison, and the questionable depth behind him, the Steelers need to use a high draft pic

2012 Grades, Position by Position, Defense

Published on 2013-03-10 10:23:42

When it’s all said and done, exactly how well did the defense play this last season? How well did DC Dick Le Beau and his staff handle the ups and downs, the pressure of stopping NFL offenses. The strict statistician in me wants to point to the

Cutting James Harrison Was the Wrong Move for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Published on 2013-03-09 13:27:18

The Pittsburgh Steelers got worse on Saturday, and they weren’t that good to begin with. The Steelers released James Harrison, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and that was a mistake. NFL games are not won or lost in March, but right now i

Should The Steelers Consider Manti Te’o After The First Round?

Published on 2013-03-09 00:30:36

Manti Te’o was once considered a sure fire top ten pick in the 2013 NFL Draft and now people question whether or not he would even be worth selecting in the first round. Te’o’s “catfish” situation has been well documented, he struggled in t

Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Round-by-Round Value in the 2011 NFL Draft

Published on 2013-03-04 20:27:21

The Pittsburgh Steelers will need some help from their 2011 NFL Draft class if they want to avoid a second straight season that ends in December. It will be a few years before the value grade for this draft is set in stone. Six of the seven players c

2012 Grades, Position by Position, Defensive Secondary

Published on 2013-03-03 17:22:26

In the recent past, the secondary was the weak link of the Steelers’ defense. It was widely known that while teams may not have been able to run the ball on Pittsburgh, you could have success throwing it. That has changed in more recent years,

End of Ravenstahl Era Impacts Pittsburgh Steelers Fans Everywhere

Published on 2013-03-03 14:34:40

Quite a tumultuous week it’s been in Pittsburgh. On Friday, just 11 days after saying he would run again, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced he would not seek re-election after all. Then on Saturday, the shit really hit the fan. Ben Roethlisberger bec

Don’t Expect The Steelers To Trade Within The First Round Of The 2013 NFL Draft

Published on 2013-03-02 18:39:10

It seems like every year leading up to the NFL Draft, all of us fans are hoping that the Pittsburgh Steelers trade down in the first round and accumulate more picks. It seems like it would interest any team, let alone the Steelers, to be able to gain

2012 Grades, Position by Position, Linebackers

Published on 2013-02-24 18:15:00

For the Steelers’ defense, the rubber has always met the road with the play of the linebackers. There is a great, grand tradition of linebacker play in the Steel City, dating back to Jack Lambert and Jack Ham; through Levon Kirkland, Greg Lloyd

Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Round-by-Round Value in the 2010 NFL Draft

Published on 2013-02-23 13:11:50

Where there was so much hubris a year earlier, a dark cloud hung over the Pittsburgh Steelers as they prepared for the 2010 NFL Draft. Just like they did three years earlier, the Steelers flopped as defending champions, missing the playoffs in 2009.

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Draft Could Surprise Some People

Published on 2013-02-23 00:16:15

When you look at the Pittsburgh Steelers you can see that their biggest needs right now are to upgrade the pass rush, find a receiver to replace Mike Wallace, finding a starting inside linebacker, and finding out who their starting running back is. M

Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Round-by-Round Value in the 2009 NFL Draft

Published on 2013-02-22 13:48:04

The Pittsburgh Steelers started 2009 on a euphoric note, winning their sixth championship with a heart-stopping victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. It was the Steelers’ second title in four years. Ben Roethlisberger, 26 at the t

2012 Grades, Position by Position, Defensive Line

Published on 2013-02-17 10:04:35

So, now we’ve come to the side of the ball where the Steelers’ bread is buttered. For years, the Steelers’ defense has instilled fear and respect in opponents. From the days of the Steel Curtain, through the years of Blitz-burgh and

Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Combine 2013 NFL Mock Draft

Published on 2013-02-16 01:46:33

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff absence has given fans and pundits more time to dissect the 2013 NFL Draft, and what the Steelers should do with the No. 17 pick in the first round. The month and a half of draft buildup culminates in this 2013 Stee

Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Round-by-Round Value in the 2007 and 2008 NFL Drafts

Published on 2013-02-14 14:07:03

The world changed rapidly in 2007 and 2008. Facebook and Twitter were becoming household words, the U.S. economy went into the dumper and the Pittsburgh Steelers had their first new coach in 15 years. The Steelers also won their sixth Super Bowl duri

The Steelers Should At Least Consider Former Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw

Published on 2013-02-12 21:03:56

At the moment, the Steelers currently do not have a running back under contract on the roster. Rashard Mendenhall is an unrestricted free agent, Chris Rainey was waived, Baron Batch is an exclusive rights free agent and Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redma

2012 Grades, Position by Position, Offense

Published on 2013-02-10 07:52:06

In deference to the reader who commented on one of my articles, pointing out that I had not considered the offensive scheme, injuries, and play-calling while writing about the play of the wide receivers and tight ends, here you go. This article is go

Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Round-by-Round Value in the 2005 and 2006 NFL Drafts

Published on 2013-02-10 02:10:13

Remember 2005 and 2006? More people were using MySpace than Facebook, banks didn’t need bailouts and Bill Cowher was still the Pittsburgh Steelers coach. The 2005 and 2006 NFL drafts were the Steelers’ last two under Cowher, and they continued to

Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Round-by-Round Value in 2003 and 2004 NFL Drafts

Published on 2013-02-09 00:33:32

After laying the foundation in the 2001 and 2002 drafts, the Pittsburgh Steelers put the championship pieces in place in the 2003 and 2004 NFL drafts. The Steelers chose Troy Polamalu in the first round in 2003 and Ben Roethlisberger in the first rou

The Steelers Could Potentially Be Doing A Lot Of Assuming On The Offensive Line Going Into 2013

Published on 2013-02-08 23:08:10

The Pittsburgh Steelers are up against the salary cap again this offseason and they will have to make a lot of tough roster decisions. Last offseason, the team cut ties with veterans Hines Ward, Aaron Smith, James Farrior, Bryant McFadden and others

Ravens Super Bowl Win Bad for Nation, Great for Steelers

Published on 2013-02-04 08:13:14

Having had a chance to digest what I admit was a very entertaining and bizarre Super Bowl, here is what I think: Let’s just get this out of the way up front. No self-respecting, card-carrying Citizen of the original sports nation can say they a

2012 Grades, Position by Position, Offensive Line

Published on 2013-02-03 16:02:28

So, we arrive to arguably the hardest position to grade in the entire game. There are a multitude of stats for every position on the field except for offensive lineman. The reason for that is that you only notice these guys when they do something bad

Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Round-by-Round Value in 2001 and 2002 NFL Drafts

Published on 2013-02-03 15:14:02

The 2012 Pittsburgh Steelers roster included players from each of the last 13 NFL drafts. Casey Hampton was drafted in 2001. Larry Foote and Brett Keisel were drafted in 2002. Even the 2000 draft was represented when first-round pick Plaxico Burress

Could the Steelers Go Defensive Line Again In The First Round?

Published on 2013-02-02 16:28:31

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected a defensive lineman in the first round in two of the last four drafts in Ziggy Hood and Cameron Heyward. The other two drafts in that time span had the Steelers going offensive line with Maurkice Pouncey and Davi

Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Round-by-Round Value in NFL Draft

Published on 2013-02-02 10:23:01

The 2013 NFL Draft is almost three months away. There will be plenty of time to slice and dice the draft in every way possible. Before looking at what the Pittsburgh Steelers need to do in the 2013 draft, we’re going to look back at their last 12 d

Free Fantasy Contest for SA Readers: $1000 in Prizes!

Published on 2013-01-30 15:57:42

One of our partner websites, SportsTradex.com, is having a $1000 freeroll on Sunday for the Super Bowl. SportsTradex.com is a new fantasy sports websites where people can trade pre-set fantasy teams to predict which one will score the most points. Fo

SA’s 2013 Steelers Mock Draft v1.0

Published on 2013-01-29 02:22:34

As is customary on SteelerAddicts, one of our draft guru’s, K Train has put out his initial Steelers mock for this years’ upcoming draft. Things will certainly be tweaked in the coming weeks’ as players stock rises and drops from th

2012 Grades, Position by Position, Receivers and Tight Ends

Published on 2013-01-28 18:55:04

So far, we have not seen very good grades out of the Steelers’ offense. The quarterbacks got average marks, while the running backs came in below average. Wide receiver is the trickiest position to evaluate of the skill positions. There are so

How the Pittsburgh Steelers Can Again Become a Model NFL Franchise (Part 2 of 2)

Published on 2013-01-27 02:52:59

Part 1 of this cliffhanger demonstrated how the Pittsburgh Steelers have become a second-rate power among NFL franchises. Ten teams have been reaching the playoffs more consistently than the Steelers in recent years. The Patriots, Ravens, Packers, Fa

The Steelers Need To Start Playing Young Players Sooner Rather Than Later

Published on 2013-01-25 20:37:48

The Pittsburgh Steelers have always been known as one of the better franchises in the NFL at developing their own players instead of paying for free agents. The team has never been afraid to say goodbye to ageing veterans such as Jason GIldon, Joey P

Why the Pittsburgh Steelers Are No Longer a Model NFL Franchise (Part 1 of 2)

Published on 2013-01-25 11:15:59

The Pittsburgh Steelers are no longer one of the first teams that come to mind when people think of consistently successful NFL franchises. A model franchise can be counted on to make the playoffs every season with rare exceptions. The Steelers are n

A Sad Super Bowl for The Nation

Published on 2013-01-23 07:37:55

Citizens of the One and Only Sports Nation, we are in a time of mourning. Not only are our beloved Steelers making vacation plans which do not include saying the words “I’m going to Disney World!”, two teams that give us absolutely

2012 Grades, Position by Position, Running Backs

Published on 2013-01-22 06:03:44

If the quarterbacks had a bipolar year, the running backs were busy redefining the term “inconsistent.” The Steelers finished the year 20th in rushing attempts (412), and 26th in rushing yards (1537). That hardly qualifies as “Ste

Pittsburgh Steelers Might Seek Their Future Starting Quarterback in 2013 NFL Draft

Published on 2013-01-19 13:52:14

The Steelers presented their version of The Colbert Report this week. It wasn’t quite the same as the Comedy Central show, however. Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert doesn’t pronounce his last name the same way as comedian Stephen Colbert, a

Mike Tomlin Needs To Have Another Strong Draft Class In 2013

Published on 2013-01-18 22:55:03

We’d all rather be talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers in the postseason unfortunately though, we are left with talk about the salary cap and the draft. The 2013 NFL Draft will be Mike Tomlin’s seventh as Head Coach of the Steelers and he has b

2012 Grades, Position by Position – QB

Published on 2013-01-17 12:13:58

I’ve decided as my first series of articles for SteelerAddicts.com, I will review the season that just was, focusing on a particular position or set of positions. This week, I will look at the quarterback position. First, a little about me. I&#

Not All Pittsburgh Steelers Fans Are Rooting Against the Ravens in the 2012 AFC Championship Game

Published on 2013-01-14 01:56:09

This is an unpopular opinion that might cost me my seat at the cool-kids table among Pittsburgh Steelers fans. I want the Ravens to beat the Patriots Sunday. The Ravens and Patriots meet in the AFC Championship Game for the second year in a row. It

The Release of Chris Rainey Does Not Really Change Anything For The Pittsburgh Steelers

Published on 2013-01-11 11:28:18

The Pittsburgh Steelers waived RB Chris Rainey, according to this ESPN.com report, after he was charged with simple battery on January 10, 2013. The Steelers drafted Rainey in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft because of his speed and versatility

Pittsburgh Steelers Should Re-Sign Cornerback Keenan Lewis, Even if Cortez Allen is Ready to Start

Published on 2013-01-09 10:08:43

Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers are handcuffed by the salary cap, they have to find a way to re-sign Keenan Lewis, who had a breakout season as a starting cornerback in 2012. Or do they? Second-year cornerback Cortez Allen showed in the final two

Antonio Brown Deserves His Share of the Blame for Pittsburgh Steelers’ Disappointing 2012 Season

Published on 2013-01-05 10:44:22

There will be plenty of time to look ahead at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2013 season. This Steelers offseason is going to be about a month longer than we’re used to, and even a week longer than last year, when the Steelers at least got into the pla

The Pittsburgh Steelers Should Strongly Consider Going Offensive Line In The First Round Again In 2013

Published on 2013-01-03 21:48:57

The Pittsburgh Steelers took highly rated guard David DeCastro out of Stanford with the 24th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. DeCastro was the number one rated guard in the draft and no one thought that he would drop that far to the Steelers. With

What Has Todd Haley Done as Steelers Offensive Coordinator to Earn a Head Coaching Interview?

Published on 2013-01-03 12:57:27

Gee, I thought a coordinator had to accomplish something before interviewing for a head coaching job in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers have allowed the Arizona Cardinals to interview offensive coordinator Todd Haley for their head coaching position

Pittsburgh Steelers Save Best for Last, Beat Browns 24-10 in 2012 Season Finale

Published on 2012-12-30 20:39:45

To find the most fitting soundtrack for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2012 season finale, you’d have to go back to a song released in 1991, Chuck Noll’s final season as coach. “Here we are now. Entertain us.” Those lyrics from Nirvana’s “Sme

Week 17 Versus The Cleveland Browns Shouldn’t Be Meaningless To Steelers’ Fans

Published on 2012-12-29 21:41:38

The 2012 NFL season is obviously going to remembered as nothing more than a disappointment by Steelers’ fans. The Pittsburgh Steelers were eliminated from playoff contention with last week’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and will have their firs

Six Pittsburgh Steelers Players to Watch in 2012 Season Finale

Published on 2012-12-29 11:44:32

Wouldn’t taking down the Christmas tree be a better way to spend Sunday afternoon than watching the Steelers? Steelers fans did not get all they wanted for Christmas, because the Steelers won’t be in the playoffs this season. The Steelers’ seas

Week 17 Doesn’t Have to Be Boring

Published on 2012-12-28 09:47:55

It’s hard to claim that this upcoming weekend of NFL action will be particularly inspiring for Steeler Addicts. It’s a final home-stand against the lowly Browns in a lost season. Moreover, your fantasy football league is already over, so

Pittsburgh Steelers Lose to Cincinnati Bengals, Can’t Recapture Magic of Immaculate Reception

Published on 2012-12-24 04:01:53

Just like Terry Bradshaw did 40 years ago Sunday, Ben Roethlisberger threw a pass that will be remembered for a while in Pittsburgh. This one didn’t turn out quite as well for the Pittsburgh Steelers, whose playoff hopes ended Sunday in a 13-10 los

Steelers Favored To Win On Sunday

Published on 2012-12-22 16:00:20

After the Charlie Batch led victory over the Ravens at Baltimore, the Steelers were looking like they were playoff-bound. However, after a disappointing last couple of weeks, the Steelers face a must-win game against the Bengals at home tomorrow. Acc

Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 Playoff Flowchart: A Graphic Look at the Steelers’ Road to the Playoffs

Published on 2012-12-21 03:30:30

Getting into the playoffs isn’t usually this complicated for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but by losing four of their last five games and falling to 7-7, they’ve made it a rare flowchart year. The Steelers usually have a playoff spot wrapped

If the 2012 Season Trend Continues, Expect A Pittsburgh Steelers Victory This Week Versus The Bengals

Published on 2012-12-20 18:05:49

The only thing consistent about the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2012 season is the fact that they have been ridiculously inconsistent. For the second straight season, the Steelers lost in week one, this time in Peyton Manning’s return to the NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers Won’t Last Long in 2012 NFL Playoffs If They Get There

Published on 2012-12-17 02:07:06

The Pittsburgh Steelers are like a guy who eats at Primanti Bros. every day but doesn’t gain weight. Despite losing four of their last five games, including Sunday’s 27-24 overtime defeat in Dallas, the Steelers (7-7) still will be in excellent s

Data Indicates Steelers-Cowboys Game as a Tossup

Published on 2012-12-16 10:11:41

Data from SportsTradex.com indicates that today’s game is a virtual tossup. The market is showing the Cowboys have a 54% chance of winning. The Steelers have gone from a small favorite in the game to a small underdog on news that Dez Bryant will pl

Fantasy Focus: Steelers Players in Week 15

Published on 2012-12-15 15:54:58

It’s an intense weekend of NFL action not only for teams battling for playoff positioning but also for fantasy football enthusiasts. All season-long fantasy football leagues have now moved into their league playoffs and daily fantasy football o

The Pittsburgh Steelers Need James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley To Show Up The Rest Of The Season

Published on 2012-12-15 04:48:44

Through the first 13 weeks of the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers have the NFL’s number one ranked defense and are number one against the pass and five against the run. You would think that the team with the league’s number one ranked defense wou

Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys Weave a Historic Tale

Published on 2012-12-14 13:33:55

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys both are 7-6 and fighting for their playoff lives. That alone makes Sunday’s Week 15 matchup in Dallas riveting, but history gives this game some extra juice. These are the only two teams who have met thre

Pittsburgh Steelers Suffer Alarming 34-24 Loss to San Diego Chargers

Published on 2012-12-09 20:23:54

The standings say the Pittsburgh Steelers are 7-6, but let’s do some football sabermetrics and create a new stat. In addition to the “W” column and the “L” column, there should be a “WTFL” column in the standings. The Steelers would h

Week 14 Could Be a Good Week For Steelers Playoffs Chances

Published on 2012-12-09 00:29:06

Yes, I realize writing this title very well may jinx it, but sometimes you have to look the jinx gods in their face and flat-out say it. This week could very well set the Steelers up well for the wildcard and could even possibly throw the division in

Fantasy Focus Week 14: Roethlisberger and Dwyer

Published on 2012-12-08 11:37:25

Handicapping Steelers players for fantasy purposes has been tricky business lately. For instance, no one imagined that Charlie Batch would connect with four different receivers five times for nearly 300 yards passing last week. He was a stellar optio

Pittsburgh Steelers Awards for the First Three Quarters of the 2012 Season

Published on 2012-12-08 01:48:10

Everyone in Steeler Nation hold up four fingers, because it’s the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter of the 2012 NFL season, that is. There are 12 games down, four to go. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 7-5 and have the inside track on an AFC wild-

Two Best Friends, Two Different Positions, Two Possible Former Teammates?

Published on 2012-12-04 13:11:18

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace and cornerback Keenan Lewis attended the same high school and have been best friends their entire lives. In a report by Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after the 2009 NFL Draft, he chronicles

Pittsburgh Steelers Keep the Ball in Their Hands, Use Shaun Suisham’s Foot to Beat Ravens, 23-20

Published on 2012-12-03 01:37:15

Did anyone really trust Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman to hold on to the football? Emmanuel Sanders couldn’t do it Sunday in Baltimore. He lost a fumble and dropped a pass. Mike Wallace also dropped a pass. That’s not what the Pittsburgh

Prediction Markets Indicate Steelers As Significant Underdog Against Ravens

Published on 2012-12-01 12:09:18

With Big Ben’s injury, the game on the road, and Baltimore performing well lately, there is not too much confidence in prediction markets that the Steelers can produce an upset. The SportsTradex.com prediction market is currently indicating that th

Jonathan Dwyer’s Career Coming Full Circle This Season

Published on 2012-11-30 20:23:39

When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Jonathan Dwyer in the 6th round of the 2010 NFL Draft, I thought he could end up being one of the steals of that draft. Coming out of Georgia Tech, Dwyer looked like a first round talent until he had a less than s

Polamalu, Brown Can Make Up for Roethlisberger’s Absence in Steelers’ Rematch against Ravens

Published on 2012-11-30 12:19:14

As Meatloaf would say: “Don’t be sad, ’cause two out of three ain’t bad.” The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have Antonio Brown and Troy Polamalu back for Sunday’s game in Baltimore, but probably not Ben Roethli

Fantasy Focus: Pittsburgh Steelers Players for Week 13

Published on 2012-11-29 13:06:02

Week 13 of the 2012 NFL season looks like a straight-up disaster with regards to the relevancy of Pittsburgh Steelers players to the fortunes of millions of fantasy football players. There are, obviously, two pretty major red flags that stand-out aga

Are the Pittsburgh Steelers Done?

Published on 2012-11-26 12:45:45

By: Robert White Yesterday was one of those days that, at around 4:15, you looked around and recognized that you’d just lost 3 hours of your life that you’d never get back watching a train derail in a most ugly fashion. The Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers’ Loss to Browns Doesn’t Mean This Is 2009 Redux

Published on 2012-11-25 19:38:54

Let’s see, the Pittsburgh Steelers are without Ben Roethlisberger and Troy Polamalu. They showed some promise earlier this season with a four-game winning streak that got them to six wins. Then they lost two straight, including a defeat in Clev

With Charlie Batch at Helm, Steelers Should Still Win

Published on 2012-11-24 21:02:43

While the Steelers offense certainly will miss Roethlisberger, the Steelers defense as well as a solid run game and a “good enough” passing game should propel them to victory. Oddsmakers currently have the Steelers to have about a 54% cha

Handicapper’s Analysis of Steelers-Browns Matchup

Published on 2012-11-24 12:11:51

Cliff Notes: Game will be close, but Steelers likely to prevail due to making less mistakes.

Pittsburgh Steelers Welcome New Faces and Starters to the Practice Field

Published on 2012-11-23 16:55:20

By: Dan Benton (Sports Media 101) The Pittsburgh Steelers have received some bad news in recent weeks and are definitely a team that could use a change in that department. Wednesday, the team may have finally got some as rookie first round selection

Injury-Depleted Pittsburgh Steelers Favored to Beat Cleveland Browns

Published on 2012-11-21 12:49:34

By: SBRForum.com The Pittsburgh Steelers have seen their season turned on its head the past two weeks with a big loss to the Baltimore Ravens and even bigger losses at quarterback. With last week’s starter Byron Leftwich joining Ben Roethlisber

Tomlin’s Decision-Making is Baffling

Published on 2012-11-20 08:12:04

I’m spoiled and you’re spoiled and all of Steelers’ Nation is spoiled right? Six Super Bowl titles and eight Super Bowl appearances when there are teams out there dying for just a playoff berth. Yup, we’re spoiled alright and

Blitzburgh Radio Steelers Podcast – Part I, Week 11 Wrapup

Published on 2012-11-20 07:44:29

There was so much to talk about in the Ravens vs Steelers matchup at Heinz Field this past weekend that we decided to break it up into a two part show so we covered as much as possible. Matt and Marc are joined by long time friend of the show, Domini

Steelers Defense Doesn’t Do Enough in 13-10 loss to Ravens

Published on 2012-11-19 09:33:31

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t skip a beat with Byron Leftwich replacing injured Ben Roethlisberger at quarterback Sunday night. That’s right. Leftwich can do everything Roethlisberger can do. He showed the same stage presence as Roethlisberger w

Adams’ Pass Protection Woes Hurting Entire Offense

Published on 2012-11-19 08:06:04

In the end, Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie Mike Adams may well end up being a very good NFL offensive tackle. He already does a nice job in the run game, nice, but not great. His pass-protection skills are the issue right now and while he has show

Tomlin, Haley Cost Steelers in 13-10 Loss to Ravens

Published on 2012-11-18 22:59:44

One of the three keys I said earlier this weekend would be crucial for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens was game management and sure enough, it boiled down to that tonight in the Steelers 13-10 loss to rival Baltimore. The Steelers b

Steelers-Ravens; The Three Keys for Both Teams on Sunday Night

Published on 2012-11-17 09:02:01

The game of football and especially at the professional level is about match-ups and being able to take advantage of them. Both the Steelers and Ravens have been scheming all week on how to take advantage of each other’s weaknesses. Rarely does

Blitzburgh Radio Steelers Podcast – Week 10 Recap, Week 11 Preview

Published on 2012-11-16 18:39:44

Join Matt and Marc from SteelerAddicts as we break down the craziness that was the Chiefs vs Steelers and look ahead to the epic showdown at Heinz Field against the hated Ravens. The latest on Ben’s injury, the rumors flying about concerning no

Three’s a Crowd in Steelers’ Backfield

Published on 2012-11-16 09:12:14

There are times when I miss the hi-jinx of Jack, Chrissy and Janet on the popular ’70′s and ’80′s show ‘Three’s Company’ simply because it was great comedy built around a simple premise and it didn’t ta

Steelers vs Ravens rivalry, for fans and players it’s personal

Published on 2012-11-16 07:33:05

Every great rivalry in sports involves not only the players on the field but the cities and fans across the country. We live, eat, and breathe our team year round but when it comes to playing your arch nemesis, your most hated rival, the team you des

How Much Does Big Ben’s Loss Affect The Steelers Odds of Winning?

Published on 2012-11-16 05:11:10

Losing Roethlisberger this week certainly dampened the odds of a Steelers victory. While hopefully the Steelers will rally and defeat the Ravens, let’s analyze how much the oddsmakers value Roethlisberger over Leftwich. Currently, linesmakers have

Pittsburgh Must Overcome Expected Loss of Roethlisberger Against Ravens Sunday Night

Published on 2012-11-15 14:22:18

By SBRForum.com The surging Pittsburgh Steelers are about to embark on a key stretch of its schedule in which it will face the division-leading Baltimore Ravens twice over the next three weeks, beginning Sunday night in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately for

Ravens-Steelers Will Boil Down to the Defenses

Published on 2012-11-15 11:46:03

By now you know that Ben Roethlisberger is not going to play Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens or anytime in the near future for that matter. Antonio Brown is still on the shelf as is Marcus Gilbert. Amazingly, their absences might actually place m

Steelers will rally around Leftwich despite doubters

Published on 2012-11-15 07:45:06

One thing we know about the Steelers, they take the “us against the world” mentality and run with it any chance they get. Bill Cowher preached it during his tenure, and the players today still use it when they feel like nobody is giving t

Possible return date for Roethlisberger, week 16 vs Bengals

Published on 2012-11-14 17:28:38

The full lowdown on Ben Roethlisberger’s shoulder and rib injury came into focus today as he spoke to the media about his status. While it may not be as bad as we thought with his shoulder, the dislocated rib is another story, and obviously a g

Lewis and Taylor Face Their Biggest Test Against Ravens

Published on 2012-11-14 10:01:32

Ike Taylor picked up his 2012 season where he left his 2011 one off by getting abused by the Denver Broncos on opening night in the Mile High city. Keenan Lewis won a battle over youngsters Cortez Allen and Curtis Brown for the corner opposite Taylor

Steelers progress this season shouldn’t be overlooked even after rough night at the office

Published on 2012-11-14 06:46:50

The Monday Night Football contest between the Chiefs and Steelers proved once again that any team can beat, or come close to, beating any other team no matter what the records indicate. For the Steelers, things maybe didn’t go quite as planned

Clark Continues to be His Own Worst Enemy With Tackling Style

Published on 2012-11-13 08:06:26

If you held a straw poll of Pittsburgh Steelers’ MVP candidates through nine games this season, there’s a good chance you’d see votes for Ben Roethlisberger, Heath Miller and Ryan Clark. In the absence of Troy Polamalu, Clark has ta

Steelers Roethlisberger right shoulder injury, Ryan Clark concussion

Published on 2012-11-12 23:35:23

The Steelers win over the Chiefs on Monday Night Football came a huge price, at least potentially as both Ben Roethlisberger and Ryan Clark left the game and did not return. For Ben, he left after getting sandwiched and being thrown to the ground on

Ben Injured in Uninspiring Overtime Win Against Chiefs

Published on 2012-11-12 21:08:33

The Steelers opened up their Monday Night game with Kansas City looking like they were sleep-walking as they fell behind 10-0 on a cool, rainy night in the ‘burgh. Was it a hangover from the win in New York? Was it looking ahead to a date with

Three Match-Ups for Tonight; Don’t Expect Chiefs to Lay Down

Published on 2012-11-12 09:39:31

There’s any number of statistics heading into tonight’s Monday Night Match-up with the Kansas City Chiefs that scare the crap right out of me and now here’s another one; Since the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs i

Jerricho and company more than capable of filling in for Antonio Brown

Published on 2012-11-12 07:45:55

When the Steelers confirmed this past weekend that receiver Antoonio Brown was going to be officially out of the Monday night game against the Chiefs, no one was surprised. Those ankle sprains are nothing to take lightly and as the week goes on they

Steelers Win in New York Not Diminished by Giants’ Loss to the Bengals

Published on 2012-11-11 19:41:32

Chances are quite good that like myself, you took advantage of a Sunday with no Pittsburgh Steelers on TV to perhaps take in some of the other teams in the National Football League or maybe you got outside and did some yard work. Ok, I admit, I did a

Big Ben’s “BabyGate” could anger fans but such is life

Published on 2012-11-10 15:47:08

As we get closer to the impending birth of Ben Roethlisberger and wife Ashley’s first born, many in the Steeler Nation are hoping that the newest member to be born in a Terrible Towel won’t affect any of the upcoming games. Who can blame

It should be Mike Adams’ job to lose on the Steelers line

Published on 2012-11-09 11:13:28

The Steelers will have a decision to make when 2nd round pick Marcus Gilbert is able to return from his ankle injury, but rookie Mike Adams isn’t making the decision for Mike Tomlin and Sean Kugler any easier..or is he? As Gerry Dulac points ou

Steelers Aren’t Looking Past Chiefs But I Am

Published on 2012-11-09 08:19:34

As a former player and coach in the game of football, I understand better than most that you don’t ever get caught looking ahead. Quite often, when a rivalry game was on the horizon, it would not be a bit surprising to see the fan base and media st

Like Jerome Bettis, Todd Haley has chance to stick it to his old employer

Published on 2012-11-09 07:44:58

Any NFL player or coach with any class at all is never going to call out his old team, no matter how bad things were when they left. Circumstances change from year to year and sometimes things just don’t work out; sometimes you leave on a good

An Appreciation of Steelers Heath Miller in Just One Play

Published on 2012-11-08 12:13:40

I’ve written plenty of pieces on Heath Miller and there has never been one that hasn’t been deserved which means there hasn’t been a bad one. What can you really say negatively about this guy? Well, he did drop a pass Sunday against the Giants

So is it the “hot hand” or is it Rashard Mendenhall for the Steelers?

Published on 2012-11-08 07:39:56

As the season moves along for the Steelers we might be finding ourselves in the middle of a running back controversy in Pittsburgh. Now, by controversy I don’t mean something that necessarily divides the team like a quarterback controversy can

Steelers can rest some players; but don’t sleep on the Chiefs

Published on 2012-11-07 10:30:02

The first legitimate trap game of the Steelers season is here and it comes in the form of the Kansas City Chiefs traveling to Heinz Field for a good ole fashioned AFC showdown. These teams have been playing against each other since 1970; with the Ste

Steelers Are Standing Strong In Week 10

Published on 2012-11-07 09:03:58

By SBRForum.com With three wins in a row under their belt, including a hard fought victory against the New York Giants this past Sunday, the Steelers are looking like the team of old. They have a relatively easy match up this week against the Kansa

Steelers’ Injuries Could Be a Blessing

Published on 2012-11-06 18:47:20

Every team has to deal with injuries and they all have them to varying degrees and at different or even similar positions.You can’t help but notice that the Pittsburgh Steelers have been plagued by the injury bug really since training camp when

Steelers’ Ryan Clark, and others, are likely on NFL watchlists

Published on 2012-11-06 10:57:45

If there’s one thing you set your clock to every NFL season, it’s the Steelers being at the forefront of some type of controversy with the league. Usually it’s the defense and one of the more common names that comes to mind is safet

Steelers have set themselves up nicely for showdown against Ravens in 2 weeks

Published on 2012-11-06 07:45:07

As we see each week, our prognosticator extraordinaire here on SA, Troyisabeast43 breaks down how things look for the Steelers. After the win against the Giants this past Sunday, Pittsburgh has completely turned their season around and is now firmly

Blitzburgh Radio Steelers Podcast: Week 9 Wrapup, Steelers vs Giants

Published on 2012-11-06 05:00:30

Matt and Marc are back online and talking all things Steelers vs Giants and the huge win for the Black n Gold, 24-20. Now sitting at 5-3 the Steelers are in prime position for a showdown in 2 weeks against the Ravens but there’s much to talk ab

Steelers Horoscope: The Astrological Compatibility of the Offense

Published on 2012-11-05 16:17:47

By: Psychic Source Sometimes football teams become dynasties, generally with a great matchup between a coach, a quarterback, and the offensive coordinator. They have football chemistry and it seems like they’ll never let their fans down. The Steele

Why the Fake Was a Mistake

Published on 2012-11-05 09:18:55

Calls like the one Mike Tomlin made in the fourth quarter of yesterday’s win over the New York Giants are the type that make sports talk radio thrive. Of course there will be thousands of people who’ll say they loved the call and thousand

Ryan Clark’s phantom helmet to helmet penalty worked in Steelers favor (video included)

Published on 2012-11-05 07:45:27

We should be used to this by now, but I don’t know that we in the Steeler Nation ever will; speaking of the phantom penalties that have been so plentiful over the years. On Sunday night against the Giants though, there were several more to add

Steelers escape New York despite odds stacked against them

Published on 2012-11-04 20:43:13

They did the right thing in flying in for a road game on the day of the game. It was their only option since clearly Commissioner Roger Goodell had no intention of postponing this game. Even when the NBA and the New York City Marathon were being canc

Steelers overcome NFL Officials, Giants, and themselves in gut check win 24-20

Published on 2012-11-04 19:25:41

We’ve been saying all week that this was the biggest game of the year; a litmus test for a team trying to find itself and get back on track in the AFC North. With the Ravens winning today against the Browns, and the Bengals losing, Pittsburgh h

Onward Steelers; Justin Tuck, Meet Willie Colon

Published on 2012-11-03 20:43:52

What would the National Football League be without its’ characters? Would the game be as great as it is without guys like Art Donovan and Conrad Dobler? The answer is no. These are colorful guys who bring something funny to an intense game and

Travel changes for Steelers could affect game performance early on

Published on 2012-11-02 09:30:37

NFL teams, and really I think most sports teams are creatures of habit. You hear all the time about coaches and players preferring to stay in a routine during the week whenever possible. When confronted with a unique situation they’ll downplay

Can We Get Excited About These Steelers? Why the Giants are the Measuring Stick

Published on 2012-11-01 07:07:30

Anytime you feel you have a good ball club, as a head coach, you are looking for teams on the schedule that you feel will give your team their greatest challenge. I’ve learned with the National Football League that while it’s fun to look

Steelers Will Try to Conquer New York in Battle of NFL Heavyweights

Published on 2012-11-01 06:30:31

Affiliate – SBR Forum – In a rare matchup between two of the NFL’s marquee franchises, the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants will tangle for the first time in more than four years Sunday at MetLife Stadium. According to this w

DeAngelo Hall believes the NFL is equally at fault for his ejection in Steelers game

Published on 2012-10-31 12:16:21

We don’t normally write many articles on other teams here on SteelerAddicts, but occasionally we’ll do just to mix things up a bit, if the topic is interesting enough. Thank you by the way for everyone that continually makes SA a part of

Blitzburgh Radio Steelers Podcast – Week 8 Wrapup

Published on 2012-10-31 07:00:38

Matt and Marc are back on Blitzburgh Radio as we break down all things related to the Steelers big win over the Redskins this past Sunday, 27-12. There is a multitude of topics to dissect in this one so we jump right into it with the unique fan persp

Roethlisberger reaping benefits of the “dink and dunk” Steelers offense

Published on 2012-10-30 12:33:14

It’s funny how controversial this term, “dink and dunk” can be when it comes to football these days. It’s not that there is anything wrong with it, at least I don’t think so because the ultimate goal in professional sports is to win no matter what. If it’s short passing; fine, if it’s going deep … Continue reading

Wallace’s Post-Game Comments Just the Beginning?

Published on 2012-10-30 08:21:21

It may seem like a decade ago, but it really was just this past summer and entire preseason where Pittsburgh Steelers’ wideout Mike Wallace sat out in a contract dispute with the team. Wallace certainly didn’t do himself any favors with the fan base, but I think in general, many fans understood what Wallace was … Continue reading

Following Win Over ‘Skins, It’s One Game at a Time

Published on 2012-10-29 10:26:08

The Steeler Nation has high expectations for its’ Men of Steel and why shouldn’t we? This team has been competitive for so long now that even an occasional .500 season is nothing more than a speed bump as we expect our team to be in contention for a Super Bowl berth each and every season. The … Continue reading

Steelers on track to overtake AFC North, but still much work to be done

Published on 2012-10-29 09:26:15

One of the great things about the NFL is how things change from week to week. It wasn’t that long ago that we were wondering if the Steelers could win back to back games at all this season and now they’ve accomplished that. The AFC North division is clearly up for grabs, as no team … Continue reading

Dwyer with another 100 yd performance in Steelers win over Redskins, 27-12

Published on 2012-10-28 15:35:28

This year has been a transition year for the Steelers; figuring out just what exactly is “Steelers Football” has been tough to say the least, but Jonathan Dwyer and the offensive line are trying to clear things up. On a day where the division rival Ravens were on a bye, the Steelers seized the opportunity … Continue reading

Heath Miller for President! Why Not?

Published on 2012-10-26 09:26:57

Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger mentioned this week that he thinks Steelers’ tight end Heath Miller should be running for president. I couldn’t agree more and here’s why; 1. Miller could easily handle defense issues. Is there another tight end in the league that plows through defenders the way that Heath does? Can you imagine … Continue reading

Onward Steelers; No Excuses for the Offense This Week

Published on 2012-10-25 10:00:11

If you go by what Pittsburgh Steelers’ owner Art Rooney, Jr said in his post-2011 season comments, the need for a new offensive coordinator was to help Ben Roethlisberger ‘tweak’ his game, get better in the red zone and return the team to a more solid running attack. Exit Bruce Arians and enter Todd Haley. … Continue reading

For Some, It’s Always Ben’s Fault

Published on 2012-10-24 11:18:41

Ben Roethlisberger is in a no-win situation and while some of it may be of his own doing, the fact is that he just can’t win no matter what he does on the field anymore. If he gets the Steelers a lead in the second half and the team still loses, it’s his fault. If … Continue reading

Steelers Ground Important Going Into Clash With Redskins

Published on 2012-10-24 10:20:01

Affiliate – The Pittsburgh Steelers might be a 3-3 team through six weeks, but they know that they are going to have to run the ball a whole heck of a lot better than they have been over the course of the first six games of the season if they have a chance to make … Continue reading

Time for Steelers to embrace change in the running game

Published on 2012-10-24 08:00:20

When it comes to things you can set your clock you by in sports, you can all but guarantee that NFL fans will jump on the bandwagon of a young player who performs well in a big game. It’s no different for Steelers fans as we continue to endure the changing of the guard at … Continue reading

Steelers’ Special Teams Anything but Special

Published on 2012-10-23 09:40:59

Is it really that hard? Is it really so difficult not to hold a guy or hit a guy from behind? Isn’t the old saying “if you see his name don’t hit him?” Being a special teams’ player is not easy because quite often it really does take a rare breed to do it. Right … Continue reading

Steelers Dwyer and patchwork Offensive Line playing with an attitude

Published on 2012-10-22 11:12:31

Jonathan Dwyer and the Steelers offensive line have seemingly had enough of the doubters, nay sayers, and non believers. They took it upon themselves to take over late in the game and help Pittsburgh gain ground in a key AFC North win over the Bengals on Sunday night, 24-17. It hasn’t been very often this … Continue reading

Steelers Get A Much-Needed Win, But Much To Work On

Published on 2012-10-22 08:25:06

I’m not sure who received game balls last night in the visitor’s locker room at Paul Brown Stadium, but I certainly hope guys like Willie Colon and Heath Miller received one. I would also make sure coaches Todd Haley and Offensive Line Coach Sean Kugler got one as well. It was obvious they knew Mike … Continue reading

Steelers defense vs Bengals, concentrate on the pass or rush?

Published on 2012-10-20 13:06:25

Normally this would be a no brainer question, the Steelers under Dick Lebeau have always taken the mentality that you stop the run first and make the team one dimensional. This allows you make them more predictable and in theory easier to defend. This year the Steelers defense is ranked 4th overall, allowing 295 yds … Continue reading

Onward Steelers; Show Me Some Fire!

Published on 2012-10-19 10:03:23

I’m to the point right now where I really don’t want to hear anymore about scheme or play-calling or injuries or if Ben is mad at Haley or if out throwbacks are really that ugly (yes they are). Instead, how about we see some fire and intensity from this team? How about someone get in … Continue reading

How the Steelers can help rookie Mike Adams and Ben Roethlisberger vs the Bengals

Published on 2012-10-19 08:00:21

The Pittsburgh Steelers look more like a M.A.S.H. unit than a football team these days. Then again, that’s pretty much the same song and dance we run into every year. Each week there’s at least one new face in the lineup for some period of time, and it seems to hit the offensive line the … Continue reading

Taylor and Green is a Match-Up to Watch

Published on 2012-10-18 09:57:54

The Pittsburgh Steelers have many issues right now when it comes to playing defense. They are struggling to get pressure on the quarterback which has led to problems creating turnovers. There are injury issues with guys like Troy Polamalu and potentially LaMarr Woodley and/or James Harrison. The one area the Steelers probably never imagined they’d … Continue reading

Steelers must take advantage of weak AFC North, starting with the Bengals

Published on 2012-10-18 07:50:58

For the record, yes I did say “weak” AFC North. As of right now in 2012, this is not nearly the same division that we saw last year. The defenses are average at best, and while the offenses have potential to be strong they are still inconsistent. More on that shortly. When it comes to … Continue reading

Steelers and Eagles Prove Their Are Many Ways to Run an Organization

Published on 2012-10-17 13:47:42

This week, the Philadelphia Eagles fired defensive coordinator Juan Castillo after six games. Castillo was never really seen as a true defensive coordinator to be honest due to his time as an offensive line coach, but nevertheless was made the scapegoat as the Eagles continue to slide. Never mind the fact that Michael Vick has … Continue reading

Onward Steelers; Like It or Not, Time for Back-Ups to Step Up

Published on 2012-10-17 07:38:58

Head Coach Mike Tomlin came down from on high for his weekly press conference and announced what sounded more like a list of soldiers in the infirmary rather than a list of injured football players. Rashard Mendenhall, Isaac Redman, Maurkice Pouncey were called ‘questionable.’ Troy Polamalu, Marcus Gilbert and Chris Carter are each ‘out’ for … Continue reading

Steelers’ Ta’amu can consider himself fortunate to only get a 2 week suspension

Published on 2012-10-16 12:31:07

If there’s one thing that the Rooney’s do not tolerate above all else, it’s dumb decisions that tarnish the reputation of their team in Pittsburgh. As rookie NT Alameda Ta’amu found out today, there is no substitute for good, sound, judgment and the penalties for a lack thereof are not to be taken lightly. Many … Continue reading

Are Defensive Woes in Football Unique to Just the Steelers?

Published on 2012-10-16 07:54:01

The Cincinnati Bengals gave up a bunch of points Sunday and the Cleveland Browns gave up a bunch too but still earned their first victory of the season. The Baltimore Ravens continue to prove they can win all types of games yet gave up over 400 yards of offense including over 200 on the ground. … Continue reading

Steelers must play with sense of desperation to get back on track

Published on 2012-10-15 07:45:57

Saying that a Steelers team is desperate when we haven’t even reached the halfway point of the season is sometimes met with a “are you serious” or “not hardly” type of a response. Fortunately as fans of the Steelers, we don’t usually have these types of conversations this early in the year, if at all … Continue reading

Onward Steelers; Saunders, Mendenhall and More

Published on 2012-10-14 13:55:38

Over the last 72 hours I’ve discovered a lot about myself as a writer for one of the great Steelers’ websites online today and I’ve also discovered a lot about the power of social media and the fact that sometimes people just don’t get it. One thing for sure in the days following one of … Continue reading

Onward Steelers; Saunders, Mendenhall and More

Published on 2012-10-14 13:55:38

Steelers Alameda Ta’amu arrested for DUI, assault (police report attached)

Published on 2012-10-14 09:19:36

Watching the Steelers this season has been a combination of the Keystone Cops and the Poseidon Adventure. As dramatic as that sounds I’m not sure how else to put it. As if things couldn’t get any worse, and I hesitate on saying that, now we get word that rookie NT Alameda Ta’amu was involved in … Continue reading

Steelers Alameda Ta’amu arrested for DUI, assault (police report attached)

Published on 2012-10-14 09:19:36

A fans’ response to Rashard Mendenhall’s criticizing tweets following loss to the Titans

Published on 2012-10-12 22:02:51

So it looks like Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall is at it again on Twitter. This time he’s not taking an entire nation of Americans to task thank goodness, but still, spouting off against the Steeler Nation isn’t going to gain him any brownie points in the minds of the Steeler faithful either. Seriously, if … Continue reading

A fans’ response to Rashard Mendenhall’s criticizing tweets following loss to the Titans

Published on 2012-10-12 22:02:51

No Mike, It IS the Process

Published on 2012-10-12 09:50:19

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Head Coach Mike Tomlin was asked in his post-game comments last evening following a horrible 26-23 loss to Tennessee if these road woes are a product of the process and whether or not it needs to be changed. In his typical and uninspired coach-speak, he said he “doubts” it’s the process and I … Continue reading

No Mike, It IS the Process

Published on 2012-10-12 09:50:19

It’s time for the Steelers to dress more than 7 offensive lineman

Published on 2012-10-12 09:13:10

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been playing with fire since the dawn of time it seems, when it comes to the offensive line. How many more injuries will it take before the coaching staff finally decides that carrying at least 8 active linemen on game day is the way to go? Would it be so bad … Continue reading

It’s time for the Steelers to dress more than 7 offensive lineman

Published on 2012-10-12 09:13:10

Mike Tomlin takes responsibility for missed field goal in loss to Titans

Published on 2012-10-11 23:27:55

The Steelers came into Tennessee on a short week but coming off a big win against the Eagles, and seemingly back in control after a strong performance on the ground and good defense. Things aren’t always as they appear to be if you’re a Steeler a fan, then Thursday night was never more evident of … Continue reading

Mike Tomlin takes responsibility for missed field goal in loss to Titans

Published on 2012-10-11 23:27:55

Onward Steelers; Three Keys to Victory in Tennessee

Published on 2012-10-11 09:52:51

Let’s get this out of the way right now. It does not matter how pretty or how ugly, but the Pittsburgh Steelers should win tonight’s game in Nashville plain and simple. If they don’t, there will be blame all over the place and I guarantee you I’ll be commenting either way. As usual, I’m looking … Continue reading

Steelers must be ready for a desperate Titans team

Published on 2012-10-11 07:53:50

The Steelers will bring their 2-2 record to Tennessee tonight to face an old foe that dates back to the days of the old AFC Central division. While this is hardly a Clash of the Titans (sorry, couldn’t resist), Pittsburgh can’t come into this game with anything less than an unwavering determination to get on … Continue reading

Pittsburgh Steelers laying 5.5 points on the road against Tennessee

Published on 2012-10-10 23:05:14

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try and win consecutive games for the first time this season when they travel to Tennessee to take on the Titans Thursday night. According to the Week Six NFL odds, the Steelers are favored by 5.5 points with the over/under listed at 42.5. Pittsburgh was boosted in their 16-14 win over … Continue reading

Roethlisberger’s 9th Season on Similar Path as Bradshaw’s?

Published on 2012-10-10 12:26:11

Lots of discussion today on social media and in the local news about Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger closing in on Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw’s team record for passing yardage in a career. This particular talk inevitably brings up the issue of who is/was the better quarterback which in my personal opinion is like often … Continue reading

Onward Steelers; Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad

Published on 2012-10-10 08:07:05

A guy named ‘Meat Loaf’ once sang a song called ‘Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad’ and for a baseball hitter, that’s pretty damn good. For an amateur prognosticator like myself, it isn’t too bad for me either. Last week I called out three guys on defense who I said had to play better if … Continue reading

Steelers James Harrison, Charlie Batch, and Neurologists Press Conference

Published on 2012-10-09 23:01:28

Both James Harrison and Charlie Batch will be part of a press conference that will highlight the technological advances in helping protect NFL players on the field, from head injuries. This sounds like a very interesting experience and if you’re able to attend either in person or online I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! Top Neurologists … Continue reading

Mendenhall’s Return Has a Potential Darkside

Published on 2012-10-09 12:35:46

It was great to see the Pittsburgh Steelers pull out a last-second victory on Sunday over the Philadelphia Eagles. It was great to see the defense play with some new creativity and aggression. It was also great to see Rashard Mendenhall return from his ACL injury and rush for 81 yards and a touchdown. Here … Continue reading

Steelers offense can win without prolific passing game now too

Published on 2012-10-09 07:55:44

So far this season, Ben Roethlisberger has been on a record pace. In the first 3 games he threw for 904 yds, 8 touchdowns and 1 interception. The upgraded offense installed by Todd Haley clearly works in favor of the strengths of Big Ben and over the course of the season is capable of producing … Continue reading

Tomlin rules out Polamalu for Thursday night; Woodley not likely to play

Published on 2012-10-08 12:17:36

Mike Tomlin wasted little time ruling out Troy Polamalu for the Thursday night game in Tennessee. After coming up lame in the first half of the Eagles matchup at Heinz Field on Sunday, Polamalu hobbled off the field, got his calf iced down and went to the locker room. Alan Robinson of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review … Continue reading

Steelers’ Polamalu and Woodley injuries all too familiar

Published on 2012-10-08 08:00:16

The Steelers get a big win on Sunday afternoon at Heinz Field as they defeated the their intrastate rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, 16-14. That’s the good news! They did what they had to do, finding a way to win and get to 2-2 on the year. Now for the bad news; those all too familiar … Continue reading

Steelers Beat Eagles 16-14 On Game-Ending Field Goal

Published on 2012-10-07 16:16:08

It wasn’t pretty. In fact, it wasn’t even the kind of pretty that you tell someone just to be nice. It was quite ugly but that doesn’t matter because it was a win and the Steelers desperately needed one. Ironic that it should come against an Eagles team that has won all three of its’ … Continue reading

Intrastate showdown: Eagles vs Steelers for Pennsylvania bragging rights

Published on 2012-10-07 08:00:34

The Steelers and Eagles reside on opposite ends of the state here in Pennsylvania, so normally you’d think that means there is some epic, heated rivalry similar to that of say, Cleveland and Cincinnati. While there is that factor of being so close to each other, the rivalry between these two teams is really much … Continue reading

Steelers historically do well at home against NFC teams

Published on 2012-10-06 09:19:26

Perhaps playing the Philadelphia Eagles will be just what the doctor ordered for the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday at Heinz Field. I’m certainly not suggesting that playing the Eagles is going to be a cakewalk, not by a long stretch. However, for a team at 1-2; looking to right the ship that has so far … Continue reading

Onward Steelers; Three Guys Who Need to Show Themselves Sunday

Published on 2012-10-05 15:29:38

Nothing I say will surprise you if you follow and watch the Steelers enough but I would be remiss if I didn’t attack the issue nevertheless. Many pundits and experts think that the Steelers are just fine and that whenever they show signs of age or of problems in one area or another they seemingly … Continue reading

At 1-2, Steelers should leave their talking for the field on Sunday

Published on 2012-10-05 08:01:27

When you’re 1-2 and coming off a loss to a team you have no business losing too, now is hardly the time to be stirring the pot with pointless chatter if you’re the Pittsburgh Steelers. After all, who does these guys think they are, Anthony Smith? Whether or not Steve McLendon, Antonio Brown, and Isaac … Continue reading

Three Keys to Victory Against the Eagles

Published on 2012-10-04 11:14:05

I quite honestly could pick from a handful of maybe seven or eight keys for EVERY Steelers’ game, but that wouldn’t exactly but interesting reading for you. With that said, it’s awfully hard to not harp on the same things each week with the 2012 Steelers so far. Today I’m going with key ‘words’ as … Continue reading

Steelers looking for break out ground attack vs Eagles?

Published on 2012-10-04 08:00:57

This Sunday at Heinz Field would be as good a time as any to have a breakout game in the rushing department if you’re the Pittsburgh Steelers. Heck, any week is a good time to have a good performance on the ground if you want to live by what the mantra of old in Pittsburgh; … Continue reading

Coming Off Bye, Steelers Looking Healthy As Home Favorites Against Eagles

Published on 2012-10-04 03:04:32

Will a Loss to Philly Be the Beginning of the End for Some Steelers?

Published on 2012-10-03 13:48:52

Let’s face it Steeler Nation, the 2012 NFL season for the Steelers could be nearing an abrupt end with a loss to Philadelphia on Sunday. That would mean 1-3 and assuming the Ravens and Bengals both win on Sunday in games they are heavily favored, they would both be 4-1. There are saving graces however … Continue reading

Steelers download of the week

Published on 2012-10-03 13:08:32

If you’re a regular follower of us here on SA then you know that not only do we have our blog, and the forums but we also have an extensive display of Steelers wallpaper and other downloads. So we figured as something fun, why not do a Wallpaper of the Week, and showcase one of … Continue reading

Patience will be key with injured Steelers returning to lineup

Published on 2012-10-03 08:01:59

Mike Tomlin had his weekly press conference on Tuesday, and among the hot topics was the status of injured players James Harrison, Troy Polamalu, and Rashard Mendenhall. According to Tomlin each practiced on Monday and the team will see how the players do throughout the week before making a final decision on their playing status. … Continue reading

Onward Steelers; Attacking the Eagles’ Nine-Wide Defense

Published on 2012-10-02 12:55:38

The Philadelphia Eagles currently have the 4th best defense in the National Football League and will bring their athleticism and fire to Heinz Field Sunday afternoon to take on the Steelers. As we have seen with few exceptions so far in the 2012 season, there really isn’t a truly dominant defense to be found. The … Continue reading

Are the Steelers really facing a must-win game against the Eagles?

Published on 2012-10-02 08:00:32

It’s hard to imagine that our beloved Steelers are sitting at 1-2, and may be facing a must win situation this Sunday against the Eagles. It’s even harder to think that in week 5 you have a must win game period. The proverbial “there’s a lot of football left” adage does indeed still ring true, … Continue reading

Don’t Expect Much in the Way of Changes from Steelers’ D.

Published on 2012-10-01 11:07:08

I feel like I’ve been in some form of twilight zone over the past week because I swear I’ve had the same conversation over and over. Perhaps the scariest part is that it wasn’t any twilight zone, it was reality and for every conversation I’ve had about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense it always ends the … Continue reading

How much will Rashard Mendenhall really help the Steelers rushing attack?

Published on 2012-09-30 08:02:43

The Steelers running game is tied for last in the league through the first 3 weeks of the season (3 way tie with the Raiders and Titans). Pittsburgh is averaging just 2.6 yds per rush and has a combined pitiful 195 yds total rushing. If that doesn’t make you cringe as a Steeler fan, I … Continue reading

Steelers fans featured on Tailgating special video

Published on 2012-09-29 08:00:17

Our friends over at CBS Local contacted us this week and asked us to help promote their site, www.TailgateFans.com. A site dedicated to all the ins and outs of NFL Tailgating from all the great stadiums across the country. Their site features everything from great recipes and ideas for your next tailgate as well as … Continue reading

Steelers Finding Themselves in Limbo With Harrison?

Published on 2012-09-28 11:18:41

I think we all realize that the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense is better with James Harrison on the field than off. You could certainly argue even at 75% Harrison would be a better option than either Chris Carter or Jason Worilds. The problem really doesn’t revolve around that though because what it deals with is simply … Continue reading

Four Things We Know About The Steelers After Three Weeks

Published on 2012-09-28 03:00:40

It might be a bit of a rush job to judge a team after just three weeks of action, but in a 16 game season, it’s somewhat justifiable. The Steelers stand 1-2 on the season, losing a tough one on the road to the Broncos, handling the Jets rather easily at home and then dropping … Continue reading

Onward Steelers; TE Miller Having Career Year

Published on 2012-09-27 12:42:35

When Pittsburgh Steelers’ Offensive Coordinator Todd Haley made his first comments after accepting the job, the first player he mentioned wasn’t Mike Wallace or Ben Roethlisberger. Oddly enough, it was tight end Heath Miller who Haley spoke of in glowing terms. After the first three games of 2012, it’s easy to see why Haley was … Continue reading

Ben Roethlisberger playing at an elite level early in the season

Published on 2012-09-27 08:00:10

Through three weeks of the NFL season, the Pittsburgh Steelers have seen lofty expectations shattered, but even loftier expectations start to come to fruition. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is playing at a level that puts him atop the NFL’s list of passers. Now, I’m of the school of thought that says that it’s never too … Continue reading

Steelers need momentum shift heading into bye week – the odds

Published on 2012-09-27 01:00:22

Affiliate – It has been a bumpy ride for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first three weeks of the 2012 season. They bounced back from a crushing loss to the Denver Broncos in week 1 to take down a promising New York Jets team, only to be beaten late in the game in week 3 … Continue reading

SteelDad Breaks Down the Inaccurate Reception

Published on 2012-09-26 13:31:19

First and foremost, I am Pittsburgh Steelers’ fan. That also makes me a football fan. I have played and watched and coached a lot of football in my many years on this rock so while that doesn’t necessarily make me an expert, I do feel a certain amount of expertise. I feel, therefore, it’s my … Continue reading

Steelers’ Ryan Clark takes proactive stance on replacement officials

Published on 2012-09-26 11:01:44

The 2012 NFL season will forever be known as the year of the replacement officials. It doesn’t matter how many games the Steelers win or anybody else; whoever wins the Super Bowl will have an asterisk by their title in the minds of the fans. Now if the Steelers were to win it we certainly … Continue reading

No guarantee that James Harrison & Troy Polamalu can fix Steelers defense

Published on 2012-09-26 08:00:28

After the debacle that was the Steelers loss to the Raiders on Sunday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, there is plenty of blame to go around across the entire team. As Mike Tomlin would say, you win as a team and you lose as a team. No one person causes a loss any more than one … Continue reading

So When Does Colbert Get Blamed for the Lack of Running Game?

Published on 2012-09-25 14:11:04

Quite frankly, I’m absolutely exhausted when it comes to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers and the defense’s epic collapse in Oakland. So I figured, why not write about something else right? Well, my topic today is Kevin Colbert and my blood is already boiling. As you are well aware of, the offensive line of the … Continue reading

Steelers defense; lack of scheme, lack of talent, or something else?

Published on 2012-09-25 08:00:41

It’s hard for anyone in the Steeler Nation to admit when the defense is just not what it used to be. We’re a proud group of fans cheering for a proud team with an amazing history that nobody can ever take away. Ok maybe it’s not hard for some and unfortunately it’s getting easier to … Continue reading

Blitzburgh Radio Steelers Podcast – Week 3 Recap

Published on 2012-09-24 23:05:06

There are a plethora of topics in this weeks Steelers Podcast presented by Steeler Addicts. Matt and Marc talk all things Pittsburgh vs Oakland not the least of which was the defensive meltdown that we all witnessed in week 3 of the 2012 NFL season. I’ve used that term, “meltdown” several times since the game … Continue reading

Onward Steelers; It’s Time to Accept This is a Passing Offense

Published on 2012-09-24 11:58:32

If you haven’t come to the realization that the Pittsburgh Steelers are a pass-first team then perhaps you’ve been watching re-runs of the Seventies’ Steelers. Art Rooney II can say Ben Roethlisberger needs to ‘tweak his game’ all he wants to but I didn’t see anything that needed tweaking yesterday in the 34-31 loss to … Continue reading

Ryan Mundy’s hit reminiscent of Steelers defense of old (video)

Published on 2012-09-24 08:00:02

That was probably the only time on Sunday evening that you could say that about the Steelers defense quite honestly. Everyone in Raider land and I’m sure all of the Steeler haters across the globe will say that Steelers Safety Ryan Mundy lead with his head and intentionally went after Darrius Heyward-Bey on that endzone … Continue reading

Steelers defense crumbles in loss to Raiders, 34-31

Published on 2012-09-23 20:08:30

If you’re looking for the Steeler defense, please let me know where you find them because clearly they were MIA on Sunday afternoon in Oakland. There are many words you can use to describe this unit, but good isn’t one of them right now unfortunately. Despite an overall great day through the air for Ben … Continue reading

Steelers at Raiders Gameday: TV coverage, radio, injuries, & weather

Published on 2012-09-23 09:30:04

Week 3 has the Steelers traveling to Oakland to take on a storied rival from the 1970′s in the Raiders. All the faces may have changed since that time but based on recent history between these two teams, it’s always a scrappy affair. Other than the AFC North rivals that the Steelers face each season, … Continue reading

Roethlisberger a master on 3rd downs, but how long can it last?

Published on 2012-09-22 12:38:13

If there’s one thing that an offense hates, other than turnovers, it’s 3rd and long. You make yourself much more predictable to the defense and let’s face it, most teams don’t have many 3rd and 20 plays in their offensive game plan. The Steelers have been making a living out of converting large down and … Continue reading

Steelers and Raiders Renew One of the Great Football Rivalries

Published on 2012-09-21 11:43:15

In the 1970′s, the term ‘parity’ didn’t mean much in the National Football League. You were either a good team or you were a bad team and there were very few that would actually fall in the middle. In the American Football Conference, there were basically three teams; the Miami Dolphins, the Oakland Raiders and … Continue reading

Steelers defense can’t allow Raiders’ McFadden to run wild

Published on 2012-09-21 08:00:00

Given the struggles of the Raiders this season, we might be tempted to focus on what little passing game they have with Carson Palmer. After all he does have experience playing against the Steelers and the Raiders have always been known for going downtown as often as they can. If you’re the Steelers, you certainly … Continue reading

Onward Steelers; Three Keys to Victory in Oakland

Published on 2012-09-20 11:23:24

Each week I try to lay out three important keys to a Steelers’ win whether here at steeleraddicts.com, or on the BlitzburghRadio podcast or on the radio with Trib-Live. In actuality, I could probably pick seven or eight things each week, but for the sake of time and my own sanity I go with three. … Continue reading

For the Steelers, the dreaded trap scenario looms large in week 3

Published on 2012-09-20 08:00:21

No coach in the NFL will openly admit that an upcoming opponent is potentially a trap game. Doing so immediately gives bulletin board material to the other team and makes you appear that you are clearly superior. Even if that is the case it’s just not a can of worms that you want to open. … Continue reading

Raiders vs Steelers, week 3 preview – the odds

Published on 2012-09-19 23:05:23

Affiliate – A huge Week 3 game awaits the Steelers as they travel west to take on the Oakland Raiders before their BYE. Pittsburgh righted the ship after losing to the Denver Broncos in the opener, beating the New York Jets 27-10 at home. It was a dominating performance from top to bottom from Mike … Continue reading

Harrison Will Forever Be the Villain

Published on 2012-09-19 12:18:47

Chances are if you’re reading this, then you’re a Pittsburgh Steelers’ fan. Even if you’re not, you can’t deny the fact that Steelers’ linebacker James Harrison is the poster child for Commissioner Roger Goodell’s assault on the game in the name of ‘player safety.’ Harrison, who has yet to see a down of action so … Continue reading

Mike Tomlin needs to continue to protect injured Steelers from themselves

Published on 2012-09-19 08:00:28

Mike Tomlin had his weekly press conference on Tuesday and of course the subject of injuries is always at or near the top of the list. This week, a hot topic was the status of James Harrison and Troy Polamalu for this Sunday’s game in Oakland. According to Tomlin, they will be listed as day … Continue reading

Blitzburgh Radio Steelers Podcast – 2012 Week 2 Wrapup

Published on 2012-09-19 06:00:41

Matt and Marc aka BRC and Steeldad are back on Blitzburgh Radio to talk all things Steelers and the big win over the Jets in week 2 of the 2012 NFL season. Topics this week include both the offense and defense, latest player injury updates, gameplan against the Jets vs week 1, and much more! … Continue reading

Onward Steelers; Foote Getting the Job Done

Published on 2012-09-18 12:19:29

Coming into the 2012 season, anytime the name Larry Foote was mentioned, it was typically followed by the ‘replacement for James Farrior the all-pro linebacker who has now retired.’ I don’t know about you, but I think I would get tired of this after awhile and that’s no knock on Potsie who had an outstanding … Continue reading

Lawrence Timmons, the hit that changed the game for the Steelers

Published on 2012-09-18 08:00:49

The Steelers win over the Jets in week, 27-10 will largely be remembered as a performance where the offense was able control the clock and close out the game with a late score. Time of Possession was huge in the favor of Pittsburgh as they held onto the ball for 36:36, keeping the Jets’ offense … Continue reading

Steelers, this offense could be scary-good

Published on 2012-09-17 12:04:07

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 27-10 win was a needed one on many levels even in just week two of the National Football League season. While my rants of the last few seasons have probably been well-balanced between my loathing for the offense and the lack of pressure and creativity by the defense, today I’m singing some … Continue reading

Ryan Clark, Ike Taylor outlast bad officiating in Steelers win

Published on 2012-09-17 08:00:26

As a fan, I’ve been somewhat tolerant of the NFL Replacement Officials this season. After all, these are mainly college officials from smaller schools thrust into the limelight under a ton of pressure. Every missed call can turn the outcome of game upside down potentially. Having said that, things have gotten worse rather than better … Continue reading

Steelers finish strong in home opener to down Jets, 27-10

Published on 2012-09-16 19:28:21

This was a huge game for the Steelers, and not just because it was the home opener. Going down 0-2 on the season was just not something that Lamarr Woodley or anyone else on the team was willing to concede. It was imperative to start out strong in this game, get the home crowd into … Continue reading

Steelers vs Jets Gameday: TV coverage, radio, injuries, weather, and more

Published on 2012-09-16 08:35:36

The home opener for the 2012 Steelers season is here, and they start things off against Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets. After dropping their week 1 contest against the Broncos, the Steelers are looking to get on the winning track against a conference opponent visiting Heinz Field. The Jets won their first game … Continue reading

Steelers v. Jets; Injury Lists Will Force Changes for Both Teams

Published on 2012-09-15 09:48:50

The Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets have played some very tight, physical ballgames in recent years and there is no reason to suggest this one won’t be the same if not similar. There is however a storyline that has emerged that we haven’t seen in previous match-ups and that of course is the injury … Continue reading

Still no need to rush back Rashard Mendenhall for the Steelers

Published on 2012-09-14 12:22:22

Rashard Mendenhall has been fully practicing this week but there is still no official word on when he will return to the lineup. If I’m Mike Tomlin, there’s no way I even consider letting Mendenhall back into the active lineup at least until after the bye week. Whether or not that turns out to be … Continue reading

Jerome Bettis, 36 Forever

Published on 2012-09-14 11:28:38

You’d be hard pressed to find a more iconic name and number that represents what it means to be a Pittsburgh Steeler than #36 Jerome Bettis! Since the dynasty years of the 70′s, Bettis has been one of the most recognizable players in Steeler history. If you’re a fan of The Bus, and we know … Continue reading

Importance of James Harrison to Steelers defense can’t be overstated

Published on 2012-09-14 08:00:09

We don’t yet know for sure whether James Harrison will return to his familiar Outside Linebacker position this Sunday afternoon at Heinz Field. Whether it’s this week or next week or the week after, his importance to the team is not something that you can over look. We Steeler fans know all too well what … Continue reading

Steelers vs. Jets Preview – the odds

Published on 2012-09-13 23:05:50

Affiliate – Will the Steelers rebound after losing to the Denver Broncos in Week 1? They will host the Jets this weekend and are currently the favorites to win. Right now the NFL odds board lists Pittsburgh as a six-point favorite, even though they were beaten pretty bad by the Broncos and the Jets looked … Continue reading

Onward Steelers; Rainey’s Utilization Will Increase With Experience

Published on 2012-09-13 12:00:35

Chris Rainey made his NFL debut Sunday night and left much to be desired but I certainly don’t blame him or anyone else for that matter. The Steelers gave him the ball on a traditional running play and another where misdirection was the key and resulted in a seven yard gain. His only reception was … Continue reading

Steelers Miller, Sanders, and Cotchery could be keys to offensive success vs Jets

Published on 2012-09-13 08:50:08

As the New York Jets come to Heinz Field this Sunday for the home opener, there are several key matchups that we’ll explore the rest of this week leading up to the game. One of the more interesting ones to keep an eye on is how the Jets secondary will match up with the Steelers … Continue reading

Mike Tomlin talks about defending the no-huddle offense

Published on 2012-09-12 15:28:03

Let me start this out by saying that I am in no way insinuating anything negative about Mike Tomlin. As a Steeler fan I have the utmost respect for him and what he’s been able to accomplish so far in his young head coaching career. His drafts have been solid and there is a ton … Continue reading

Return of Ryan Clark and James Harrison can ignite the Steelers defense.

Published on 2012-09-12 08:00:00

The Steelers get a chance to make amends for the week 1 loss to the Broncos when the Jets come to town this Sunday. That’s not to say the guys in green are a push over by any means, but rather any time you have a loss during the NFL season it’s paramount to fix … Continue reading

It wasn’t all bad for Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense

Published on 2012-09-11 12:21:25

I don’t know why, but I’m amazed at the number of Steeler fans that are finding the nearest bridge in Pittsburgh and taking a flying leap. Yes we are all upset, things didn’t go as we planned in our minds heading into the season opener. It was supposed to be a redemption game for team … Continue reading

Blitzburgh It Isn’t; This Defense Has Issues

Published on 2012-09-11 07:24:08

At what point do we start to finally question the seemingly ‘unquestionable?’ For whatever reason, Dick LeBeau has always gotten a free pass from most Steelers’ fans and I think a lot of it has to do with his legendary status and great track record. Unfortunately, the history doesn’t mean anything because this is about … Continue reading

Offensive Line problems plague Steelers again as Foster and Gilbert leave with injuries

Published on 2012-09-10 12:34:24

The Offensive Line for the Steelers was not the sole reason they lost to the Denver Broncos 31-19 on Sunday night, there was plenty of blame to go around on both sides of the ball. Every year though we have this conversation about our Steelers, the offensive line this, the offensive line that, it’s well … Continue reading

Steelers defense has no answer for Peyton Manning in 2nd half; losing opener 31-19

Published on 2012-09-09 23:46:13

If you talked to virtually anybody outside of Pittsburgh, and even many Steeler fans, this one was going to be an easy win for the Broncos. Peyton Manning was back, the Steelers would be without James Harrison and Ryan Clark, insert any other reason you wish. While the Steelers did manage to keep it close … Continue reading

Steelers Gameday: TV Schedule, Radio, Injury Report, Weather, and more

Published on 2012-09-09 11:01:36

The regular season is finally here and our Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to start the year out on Sunday Night Football in Denver. This one could go down as the most watched Sunday Night NFL game in history, or at the very least in a long, long time. The subplots of this one are bountiful … Continue reading

Steelers’ Three Keys to Victory in Denver

Published on 2012-09-09 08:16:26

I am so ready to be done talking about last year’s AFC Wild-Card loss to Denver that I’m considering banning any words that begin with the letter ‘D’ in my house. I’m tired of hearing about it and you’re tired of hearing about so imagine how guys like Ike Taylor, LaMarr Woodley and Troy Polamalu … Continue reading

Isaac Redman & Jonathan Dwyer interchangeable in Haley’s offense for the Steelers

Published on 2012-09-08 13:21:01

Mike Tomlin isn’t one who will let the cat out of the bag any sooner than he has too. If there is the slightest doubt about who should play or any reason to think that keeping a decision secret till the last minute will give his team an advantage, he’ll keep everyone in suspense. That’s … Continue reading

Steelers Harrison a gametime decision, Redman looks to start

Published on 2012-09-07 12:50:48

A few player updates that are coming down through the wire today for the Steelers season opener in Denver on Sunday night. According to multiple sources, James Harrison did not practice on Friday again, second straight day, and will be a game time decision. Normally when a player doesn’t practice on the Friday before a … Continue reading

On the Steelers; 10-6 Just Seems Right This Season

Published on 2012-09-07 11:13:47

What kind of writer, blogger or so-called ‘expert’ would I be if I didn’t tell you my thoughts on how the Pittsburgh Steelers will fare this year and why? Normally, I really hate these types of pieces because it’s just so hard to see what the future holds especially as it pertains to injuries, team … Continue reading

New Steelers Encyclopedia, a must have for the Steeler Nation

Published on 2012-09-07 08:20:42

We are excited to help our good friend Chuck Finder promote his newly released, no doubt soon to be best selling book, The Steelers Encyclopdedia. Chuck is not only an author but he also covers the Steelers for CBS Sports Rapid Reports, and is the man behind the @CBSSportsNFLPIT Twitter account. His updates help keep … Continue reading

Steelers to unleash the bumble bee uniforms twice this season

Published on 2012-09-07 07:30:08

Are you tired of the throwback uniforms the Steelers wore up through the 2011 season? Weren’t you wishing they would sport something like the Denver Broncos or Philadelphia Eagles were wearing? Oh common, admit it you know you loved them. Well ok, “love” might be overstating it just a bit but the Steelers retired their … Continue reading

Steelers vs. Broncos Week 1 Preview – the odds

Published on 2012-09-06 23:10:27

Affiliate: Football fans are given a gift from schedule-makers in Week 1 as the Denver Broncos will be at home versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season’s first edition of Sunday Night Football. The NFL odds give a good barometer of what’s expected out of these teams this season. As it stands, the Steelers are … Continue reading

Steelers’ Wallace and others at increased injury risk early in season

Published on 2012-09-06 12:08:50

The best case scenario for any NFL team is to have all hands on deck and everyone healthy for the season opener. While that doesn’t happen as often as we’d like, the potential for injury early in the season is always a risk to be mindful of regardless. Healthy players certainly are not immune to injuries … Continue reading

Steelers Wallace, Brown, Starks, and Gilbert must win one on one matchups vs Broncos

Published on 2012-09-06 08:00:45

Something that former Steelers Head Coach Bill Cowher used to day, “get a hat on a hat”, is probably embedded in the minds of Steeler fans for all of eternity. We heard it so many times it was like a broken record, but he preached doing so because of the importance of beating your man, … Continue reading

With Clark Out Let’s Hope It Isn’t Deja ‘vu All Over Again

Published on 2012-09-05 11:10:44

There isn’t a player today in the National Football League or in the past that didn’t have his detractors. Whether those fans find criticism in a particular players’ style, ability, or decision to even keep playing or not the fact is all players receive criticism. Even a guy like Barry Sanders had detractors. Pittsburgh Steelers’ … Continue reading

Amazing comebacks for Steelers’ Hampton, Starks, and Mendenhall

Published on 2012-09-05 08:08:52

How quickly things change for the Steelers. Less than 9 months ago, we were all wondering if Max Starks, Rashard Mendenhall, and Casey Hampton would be able to play in the 2012 regular season. For that matter, if they were able to play, it certainly wouldn’t be in the season opener right? It used to … Continue reading

Week 1 FREE Fantasy Football Contest – $150 in cash prizes

Published on 2012-09-04 23:09:31

SteelerAddicts.com and DraftStreet.com are proud to partner together and bring you this unique opportunity for a new Fantasy Football experience. If you haven’t heard yet, there’s a new way to play fantasy football that turns the season long grind into quick hitting one week leagues. And the best part is that you can win cash … Continue reading

Ryan Clark Tackle’s Sickle Cell in new awareness program

Published on 2012-09-04 14:01:04

As we all know, Steelers Safety Ryan Clark suffers from the Sickle Cell trait in his blood. This disorder keeps him from playing places like Denver where the altitude is high and the air is thin. While Clark has previously lobbied to try and play, the Steelers organization makes no bones about it, his life … Continue reading

Steelers depth chart features some new faces and many familiar ones

Published on 2012-09-04 13:00:43

The Steelers depth chart for 2012 was recently released, and while it contains some new faces or old faces in new positions, not much has changed over all. This chart will change during the year based on player injuries or other roster moves made by the team. A few key changes: Chris Rainey showed enough … Continue reading

The 3-4 Defense Has Been Historically Good Against Manning

Published on 2012-09-04 06:26:56

It’s impossible to measure a guy’s success based on one game or even a handful of games over a career in the National Football League, but it’s hard not to notice the success, or lack thereof, by Denver Broncos’ QB Peyton Manning against the 3-4 defense. It really is impossible because Manning has had good … Continue reading

Steelers’ Big Ben and Young Money have chance to be special

Published on 2012-09-03 14:20:23

Three 1,000 yd seasons by a Steelers receiving corp? Dare we say that this Pittsburgh offense in 2012 has the capability of outdoing everyone in the league? Well, we can’t get ahead of ourselves quite yet, but If you look at the history of Ben Roethlisberger’s passing stats, along with the receiving numbers by Mike … Continue reading

Steelers defense faces tough challenge in Denver

Published on 2012-09-03 09:51:19

The Pittsburgh Steelers need only look back to this past January as a reminder of what can happen when you don’t take care of business when you have the chance. Now it’s a new season, a new QB in Denver and a Steelers defense that has some new faces but the task remains the same, … Continue reading

Steelers’ Miller, Other Tight Ends Could Thrive in Haley Offense

Published on 2012-09-02 12:50:30

I believe it was last year during the preseason when Philadelphia came into Heinz Field and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense looked like this unstoppable machine as Ben Roethlisberger picked apart the Eagles’ secondary and the play-calling was creative and on the mark. It seemed Bruce Arians was finally getting this offense where everyone expected it … Continue reading

2012 Steelers Roster; the more things change, the more they stay the same

Published on 2012-09-02 09:51:26

When the Steelers entered the offseason after that gut wrenching loss in overtime to the Denver Broncos last year, there was talk that things needed to change. Warren Sapp of the NFL Network called them “old and slow”, and the rise of Bengals in the AFC North had everyone wondering what the Steelers would do … Continue reading

On the Steelers; What Keeping Four Wide Recievers Means

Published on 2012-09-01 15:41:32

A lot of experts are calling this season for the Pittsburgh Steelers a ‘transition’ year and they may be right in the end, but after cut-down day yesterday the real transition may be in the approach on offense. With the Steelers choosing to keep just four wide receivers and four tight ends on the active roster, … Continue reading

David Gilreath, Marshall McFadden and 6 others signed to Steelers 2012 Practice Squad

Published on 2012-09-01 13:58:23

The next order of business after trimming down the roster from 75 to 53 was to sign players to the practice squad for the Steelers. That was done on Saturday as the team announced the 8 players who will return to work with the team during the week and also help run the scout team … Continue reading

Steelers Linebackers: Normally a strength but now a concern?

Published on 2012-09-01 09:43:53

When you think of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense the first thing that always comes to mind is Linebackers. Heck, when you think of them period, Linebackers are at or near the top of your thoughts. The Steelers have been nothing short of legendary since the 70′s at this position. They always seem to find a … Continue reading

Steelers go with 4 Wide Receivers, 3 Quarterbacks in final roster cuts

Published on 2012-08-31 16:12:44

Final cutdowns for all NFL teams were due by 9pm EST on Friday. The Steelers spent the day going over all the possibilities before announcing their cuts this afternoon. Among the interesting moves, they will go with 4 WR’s and 3 QB’s. There was wide speculation that they may go with 5 receivers but David … Continue reading

DeCastro, Spence Injuries Spur More Discussion About Pre-Season

Published on 2012-08-31 13:04:56

No team in the National Football League is immune from injury. The Pittsburgh Steelers certainly are not as they have now seen two of their top four draft picks go down in less than a week with serious injuries. The fact is that under the current system of four pre-season games, guys are going to … Continue reading

Charlie Batch, Jonathan Dwyer shine early; Jerrod Johnson secures 17-16 over Panthers

Published on 2012-08-31 07:26:58

Finally, the NFL preseason is over and we can get ready for the Denver Broncos. First things first though, the Carolina Panthers came into Heinz Field on Thursday night to finish things off for this part of the 2012 campaign. Ben Roethlisberger did not play at all, neither did Maurkice Pouncey, Ryan Clark, Troy Polamalu, … Continue reading

Sean Spence serious knee injury; Curtis Brown, Robert Golden also injured in Steelers preseason finale

Published on 2012-08-30 21:35:29

It’s something that nobody wants to see, it’s what you dread as a coach and what makes you cringe as a fan. In the Steelers preseason win, 17-16, over the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field, both rookie Sean Spence and 2nd year CB Curtis Brown left the game with knee injuries. Curtis Brown went out … Continue reading

My Final Thoughts on “The Summer of Wallace”

Published on 2012-08-30 12:17:01

Throughout the last 20 years, the world of sports and sports journalism has been literally over-saturated with the same type of grotesque elements that cover movie stars wlaking out of the restroom at the local nightclub and head coaches who have foot fetishes. It came as no surprise on Tuesday that when Pittsburgh Steelers’ Mike … Continue reading

Important Defensive Battles in Preseason Finale for Steelers

Published on 2012-08-30 07:09:48

Part II of the final preseason battles and how important they are for a good number of the players currently on the roster. As Mike Tomlin said the other day in his press conference, this game is important and players still have a very real chance of making the roster off this game. If you’re … Continue reading

Steelers Conclude Preseason As Panthers Visit

Published on 2012-08-29 22:25:09

Affiliate – The Pittsburgh Steelers will wrap-up their preseason schedule with a visit from the Carolina Panthers. They’re goal for this contest is to remain healthy – especially considering they lost offensive lineman David DeCastro last week to a grueling injury. The Steelers are a veteran team with little to prove overall. They’ve already shown … Continue reading

‘Legendary’ Might Be a Stretch for Steelers Defense in 2012

Published on 2012-08-29 08:26:36

This week in a very nicely written column by Alan Robinson of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh Steelers’ safety Ryan Clark said the defense was “striving to be legendary.” I think I speak for all of the Steelers Nation when I say “legendary would be great.” Unfortunately, I don’t think this a defense that is in … Continue reading

Still battles to be fought in final Steelers preseason game – Offense

Published on 2012-08-29 08:09:32

Among all the hoopla of Mike Wallace returning to the Steelers this week, there’s still a big game for a lot of players coming up on Thursday night. Wallace won’t be playing in it but there are still battles to be fought, and roster spots to be filled. This game is just as important as … Continue reading

Harrison, Worilds Off the PUP List

Published on 2012-08-28 17:41:27

Outside linebackers James Harrison and his back-up Jason Worilds were activated from the PUP list according to the Steelers. Harrison was quoted today as saying he knows he will be ready for the season opener in Denver. The main issue for Harrison has been his knee while Worilds has been fighting get healthy from surgery … Continue reading

Steelers’ Mike Wallace has no regrets, and is hopeful of a long term deal in Pittsburgh

Published on 2012-08-28 15:29:12

Unless you live under a rock then you know that today is National Mike Wallace Day for the Steeler Nation. Really that’s about how it went this morning from the time that the sun rose there were local and national media camped out at Steelers headquarters waiting for Steelers Receiver Mike Wallace to arrive. It … Continue reading

Mike Wallace reports to Steelers headquarters

Published on 2012-08-28 10:49:56

Yes folks it’s true, the long awaited arrival if Steelers receiver Mike Wallace is finally over as the man himself reported to the Steelers Headquarter this morning about 11:30am EST as reported by Dale Lolleyor via Twitter. Josina Anderson of ESPN posted up a picture of Wallace walking in the front doors, sporting a nice … Continue reading

Derrick Williams vs David Gilreath for Steelers #5 Receiver

Published on 2012-08-28 07:40:27

If you’ve been following the training camp updates this season and you’ve seen or listened to any of the preseason games so far, then two names that you’ve heard quite a bit, backups wise are David Gilreath out of Wisconsin and Derrick Williams out of Penn State. It’s not that their stats so far are … Continue reading

Blitzburgh Radio Steelers Podcast: Week 3 Wrapup, Injuries, Roster Cuts, and more

Published on 2012-08-27 21:32:10

The latest Blitzburgh Radio Steelers Podcast is up for this week. Matt & Marc are your hosts as we talk the latest Steelers news. Topics for this weeks show include a recap of the Steelers preseason win over the Bills on the road, David DeCastro injury updates, Mike Wallace rumors, first round roster cuts and … Continue reading

Hrapmann and McCoy among first round of Steelers roster cuts

Published on 2012-08-27 09:43:18

The mandatory roster cuts are in for the Steelers, as required by the NFL. Teams had to have their lists into the league by this afternoon but the Steelers have a practice today until 3:45 so they likely spent Sunday making the final decisions and then letting the players know yesterday evening or this morning. … Continue reading

Steelers Need to Let Ben Be Ben

Published on 2012-08-27 07:42:48

I know Ken Laird of Trib Live Radio saw what I saw and I know Twitter friend and Pittsburgh sports expert @SteelersCrash saw it too. I also know one of my favorite writers, Dejan Kovecevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review saw it as well because he forwarded a tweet from @SteelersCrash about it. Now that I’m done sounding … Continue reading

Update: David DeCastro no ACL tear but significant damage to knee cap, patellar tendon, and MCL

Published on 2012-08-26 13:37:54

If there is a silver lining to the David DeCastro’s knee injury suffered on Sunday night in Buffalo, it’s that apparently his ACL is intact. Still though, it’s a significant injury that will keep him out for quite awhile. He’ll need surgery to repair the damage once the swelling goes down, which could take as … Continue reading

On the Steelers; The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from Buffalo

Published on 2012-08-26 11:08:07

Anytime you see a score of 38-7 you think, “man, what a blowout!” Let’s remember however this is the preseason and that in the instance of first team vs. first team it was really only 14-7 so keep things in perspective my friends. Obviously, the biggest news is the worst news from last night as … Continue reading

Ramon Foster to the rescue again, but depth will be a concern for Steelers Offensive Line

Published on 2012-08-26 09:13:37

Watching David DeCastro laying on the Orchard Park Turf last night in excruciating pain gave me instant ulcer as I’m sure it did many of you. DeCastro will have an MRI today and either way he’s going to miss a significant part of the season. According to NFL.com earlier this morning: Pittsburgh Steelers rookie guard … Continue reading

Game Recap: After rough start Steelers roll past Bills 38-7, DeCastro knee injury

Published on 2012-08-25 23:02:45

If you were someone who watched the first quarter of the Steelers 3rd preseason game against the Bills and then walked away in disgust then you’re probably a tad disappointed to say the least. After a rough start that saw the starters on both offense and defense do absolutely nothing and the Bills go up … Continue reading

Steelers vs Bills Gameday: Weather, Injuries, TV & Radio Coverage, and More

Published on 2012-08-25 08:40:27

The 3rd preseason game of 2012 is here and the Steelers are in Buffalo to play the Bills in an important game for not only the starters but the backups as well. Initial roster cuts are due by Monday August 27, and the Steelers must trim their current roster from 90 players to 75. Even … Continue reading

Battle of the Cornerbacks: Steelers secondary has bright future

Published on 2012-08-24 13:18:27

The Steelers defense last year was ranked #1 overall in the league, and #1 in pass defense. Against the pass they allowed a league low 271.8 yds per game. Those numbers were a huge improvement from 2010 when they allowed 214 yds per game and finished 12th in pass defense. Even if they didn’t make it … Continue reading

Not necessarily your typical Steelers 3rd preseason game

Published on 2012-08-24 06:56:59

If you’re expecting to see Ben Roethlisberger, Troy Polamalu, Lamarr Woodley and your other favorite Steelers play this weekend then you’ll be a happy camper. However, with many young players fighting it out for starting positions you’ll also get a nice dose of new faces again too. You’re typical 3rd preseason game is all the … Continue reading

SteelDad’s Rants and Slants Version 7.0

Published on 2012-08-23 22:17:25

Kicking Off ‘Very surprised’ is the best way I can say it after learning of the firing of Steelers Special Teams Coach Al Everest. I suppose there is much more to the story than we may ever know but the guy took a unit that was pretty awful and turned it into one that didn’t … Continue reading

Steelers cut ties with Special Teams Coach Al Everest; Assistant Amos Jones to take over

Published on 2012-08-23 16:33:38

Al Everest, coach of the Steelers Special Teams had his contract terminated today per Jay Glazer via Twitter. Steelers.com also made a statement concerning the changes to their staff, and depending on how much you read into things, there could be more changes. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves though. “We are continually evaluating our … Continue reading

No substitute for experience for Steelers Mike Adams

Published on 2012-08-23 06:24:15

The Left Tackle position is arguably the most important piece of the offensive line on any NFL team. The Center is the captain of the unit, the anchor, lynch pin or whatever descriptive word you care to use. He’s the one that calls all the plays for the line and makes sure everyone has their … Continue reading

Steelers vs Bills preview

Published on 2012-08-22 23:27:57

Affiliate: The Steelers have been involved in two incredibly close preseason games so far, losing to the Philadelphia Eagles by one point in the opener and then overcoming the Indianapolis Colts 26-24 last weekend. The win over the Colts was highlighted by a long touchdown grab by Antonio Brown from starting QB Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger … Continue reading

Kicking Game Far From Settled in Steelers’ Preseason

Published on 2012-08-22 12:00:14

If you’re like most casual fans you completely ignore the importance of special teams when it comes to the game of football. If you’re one of those rabid, obsessed fans or a coach then you know how crucial special teams can be in the outcome of a game, especially at the professional level. For the … Continue reading

If Mike Wallace reports this weekend he can ready to play in week 1

Published on 2012-08-22 08:00:14

The Mike Wallace saga took on a new twist, relatively speaking, on Tuesday when Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette wrote that sources told him that Wallace will report this weekend, likely after the team returns from the Bills game on Saturday. Kickoff is at 7pm for that one. For the sake of argument, … Continue reading

Steelers expect Mike Wallace to report this coming weekend.

Published on 2012-08-21 13:15:40

The Mike Wallace media circus continues today with reports this morning by Mike Bires of the Beaver County Times, who tweeted out that Wallace is in Pittsburgh today. Although nothing has been confirmed and he has not been seen at the Steelers facilities yet, there’s renewed hope that he’ll report to the team soon. That renewed hope … Continue reading

Steelers backfield in good hands with young talent on the rise

Published on 2012-08-21 07:37:24

Just over a week ago, the Steelers running back situation looked like it was on life support. Isaac Redman wasn’t practicing with a sore groin, Jonathan Dwyer wasn’t working out either and Rashard Mendendhall is not near ready to return from this ACL injury from last year. The Steelers went out and signed Jason Ford … Continue reading

Steelers “Call Me Maybe” video – Training Camp 2012

Published on 2012-08-20 10:55:03

This one deserves it’s very own post if for no other reason than everyone should see the great James Harrison working out with dumb bells while lip syncing to Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae. This one went black n gold viral when it was released; all over Facebook and Twitter, catching on like wild … Continue reading

David Gilreath and Jerrod Johnson step up in Steelers preseason win over the Colts

Published on 2012-08-20 10:31:41

The young players trying to make a name for themselves took a good step in the right direction in Sunday nights victory over the Colts, 26-24. It was far from perfect but it was an improvement after the lackluster performance against the Eagles in week 1. Mike Tomlin said before the game that he wanted … Continue reading

Game Recap: Steelers take down Colts with late rally, 26-24

Published on 2012-08-19 23:00:17

The Steelers finished off their 2nd preseason game with a late rally lead by QB Jerrod Johnson to win the game 26-24. They are now 1-1 in exhibition, with their next game at Buffalo on Saturday, Aug 25th at 7pm. There were some nice standouts tonight for the Steelers as you’ll see here in the … Continue reading

Tomlin to work on “first wave of terror” in preseason game vs Colts

Published on 2012-08-19 15:10:03

Tonight’s preseason game against the Colts will be an opportunity for many to showcase what they’ve learned over these last few weeks at St. Vincent College. While the backups always get top priority in these games when it comes to rotation of players and getting the starters out early, Mike Tomlin always wants to get … Continue reading

Steelers Gameday: Weather, Listen Live, Injuries & More

Published on 2012-08-19 09:08:06

Andrew Luck and the Colts invade Pittsburgh in what should be a good contest for both teams to see how they’ve progressed from week 1 to week 2 in the preseason. For the Steelers, they are looking to get much more consistent and finish drives on offense. On defense, young talent with get significant experience … Continue reading

Young Steelers linebackers can make a name for themselves vs the Colts

Published on 2012-08-18 13:31:24

The Steelers get their first taste of the Andrew Luck era as the Colts come to Heinz Field for the 2nd preseason game on Sunday night. Besides being a primetime game, those fans who aren’t part of the Steeler Nation will be tuning in to see if Andrew Luck can put together another nice game … Continue reading

Tempered optimism as Casey Hampton and Rashard Mendenhall come off PUP list; still no Jason Worilds

Published on 2012-08-17 23:18:54

The last day of training camp 2012 for the Steelers was more than just the final day of workouts sequestered at St. Vincent College, as both Casey Hampton and Rashard Mendenhall came off the PUP list. The tweets immediately started flying when the news was released by the teams website this afternoon and with it … Continue reading

Highlights and lowlights of Steelers training camp 2012

Published on 2012-08-17 15:07:00

Steelers training camp at St. Vincent College officially comes to a close today. It’s been quite an interesting time this season with old faces no longer gracing the fields, and new faces trying to break into the spotlight and grab the attention of the coaching staff. We’ve learned a lot watching the players this year … Continue reading

SteelDad’s Rants and Slants; Version 6.0

Published on 2012-08-17 07:04:21

Rants and Slants is SteelDad’s personal, weekly look at goings-on around the league and in the world in general. A ‘heavy’ emphasis is still on the Steelers however…. Kicking Off What an amazing and well-needed gesture by the Pittsburgh Steelers’ LaMarr Woodley who donated $60,000 to his former hometown school district. As you may know, Woodely … Continue reading

Timmons still an option on the outside, but coaches looking for young players to step up on Steelers defense

Published on 2012-08-16 17:13:58

The Steelers are looking at a potential dilemma to work through when the season starts next month. Who is going to play on the outside opposite Lamarr Woodley? Normally this one is a no brainer, it’s James Harrison, but right now it’s unclear if he’ll be ready to go. To that, if he is ready, … Continue reading

Mike Tomlin on Steelers backup receivers: “It depends on the day”

Published on 2012-08-16 07:41:17

Those aren’t exactly the words you want to hear when you’re trying to find players who are going to be competent enough and productive enough to help the Steelers offense this year. As a fan, even if it is in training camp and the preseason, you’d like to hear atleast some type of semblance of … Continue reading

If Harrison misses time with knee, who are the options?

Published on 2012-08-15 13:42:25

With the recent news that James Harrison may need another knee surgery prior to the regular season opener, the ‘minds that be’ including my own are swirling with questions. That news was confirmed today as he was in Pittsburgh to have a minor arthroscopic procedure done. The surgery was successful according to his agent, Bill … Continue reading

Steeler fans can take training camp injuries in stride

Published on 2012-08-15 07:16:31

Injuries and player contract issues are a part of life in the NFL and we Steeler fans know all too well how much they can impact a franchise in the regular season. Even the teams with the best depth can be tested for signficant stretches of time and if they aren’t ready, your team suffers. … Continue reading

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