Loss Of Colon Killer Blow For Steelers

Prognosticating this early in the summer as to how the season will play out for a team is never a reliable endeavor, but after losing their starter at offensive tackle for the entirety of the 2010 campaign, more than a few fans in Pittsburgh are sure to be contemplating throwing in the towel before their team even gets started. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, tackle Willie Colon has torn his Achilles tendon and will likely undergo surgery along with a lengthy stint in rehab as a result. The Steelers have already had a trying off-season with former #1 wide receiver Santonio Holmes traded away to a conference rival in disgrace, and standout quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suspended for six games thanks in large part to allegations of him having raped a young college coed at a bar near his home in Georgia. Losing Colon is yet another setback for this proud franchise, and while the first two will likely cause significant problems early on in the season, not having a solid lea...