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Fantasy Focus: Steelers vs Chargers
This week kicks off another entry of our fantasy football prediction
blog. The Pittsburgh Steelers play at home for the first time since
the NFL opener against the Tennessee Titans. This is a must-win for
the Steelers in order to keep up with the division leaders, Baltimore
Ravens. The Ravens are currently up 2 games on a struggling Steelers
team and the Steelers are looking to...
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October 03, 2009
Discuss
The Steelers 2008 Bust Class
Rashard Mendenhall and Limas Sweed continue to disappoint Steeler Nation as well as their coaches. Let's start with the 2008 1st round pick standout from Illinois, Rashard
Mendenhall. Last season, Mendenhall's rookie season was cut short when
Baltimore Ravens, Ray Lewis laid a crushing hit on the rookie,
fracturing his should and ending his season in the process. This year...
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October 03, 2009
Pittsburgh Steelers San Diego Chargers HERE WE GO!
By: Andy Natalie
Mike Tomlin has compiled a quick 23 and 12 regular season record in his 2 seasons and 3 game this season. Overall his approach has been right in line with the Pittsburgh mentality and refreshing in a Mike Tomlin way.
However at some point the new guy is no longer stabilized by or held down by past successes or failures. It becomes his team. We are getting to that...
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October 02, 2009
Two halves don't make a whole: Cincinnati Bengals upset Steelers!
Two Halves Don't Make a Whole
by Andy Natalie of PhilliesMania.com
The story of two halves ended really bad for the Steelers. Because the worst part is the Bengals got the biggest slice!
I wish I didn't see this coming but it was painfully obvious the way the Steelers have approached this season. On one hand though I know people who have been reading my comments are saying...
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September 28, 2009
Fantasy Focus: Steelers vs Bengals
This week kicks off another entry of our fantasy football prediction
blog. The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Cincinnati to take on the
Bengals. This may be a more difficult game than what most Steelers
fans are anticipating. The Bengals have 3 straight division games
starting with the Steelers so expect them to try to set the tone
against the Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers
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September 27, 2009
Chad Ocho Stinko play doesn't backup talk
Chad Ochocinco talks more than he plays. ESPN relayed a comment that Ochocinco is going to make William Gay and
Chad Ochocinco is overrated
Ike Taylor "kiss the baby" this weekend. What is he talking about?
When was the last time Chad Johnson (i.e. sorry Ochocinco) has done
anything productive against the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Johnson has had just one 100-yard game and...
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September 26, 2009
2009 Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Schedule
2009 Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule/Results Record: 1-1 Sep 10 - W vs. Tennessee, 13-10 OTWrapBoxSep 20 - L at Chicago, 14-17WrapBoxSep 27 - at Cincinnati, 4:15 PM ETOct 4 - vs. San Diego, 8:20 PM ETOct 11 - at Detroit, 1:00 PM ETOct 18 - vs. Cleveland, 1:00 PM ETOct 25 - vs. Minnesota, 1:00 PM ETNov 1 - BYENov 9 - at Denver, 8:30 PM ETNov 15 - vs. Cincinnati...
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September 21, 2009
Fantasy Focus: Steelers vs Bears
Pittsburgh Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger - Expect Roethlisberger to put up solid players against the Bears defense today. I don't see the Steelers being able to run against this defense (again). Our o-line
is simply outmanned and not talented enough against most defenses of
the Bears caliber. Roethlisberger will throw over 30 passes and
display why he's an elite quarterback...
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September 20, 2009
Move over Timmons, make room for Fox
Well, not permanently.Lawrence Timmons needs to sit out this week's game against the Chicago Bears and make room for Keyaron Fox. Timmons suffered a high ankle sprain in the 1st quarter of opening week against the Tennessee Titans. Although Timmons practiced this week, he tweaked his ankle again during the Wednesday practice. High ankle sprains are known to linger through the...
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September 20, 2009
2009 NFL Week 2 Power Rankings
The New Orleans Saints and the New York Jets are riding the escalator in the latest edition of the ESPN.com NFL Power Rankings.
The Jets have vaulted from a No. 23 ranking in Week 1 to No. 16, according to a poll of our experts. Rookie Mark Sanchez's crew might be able to flirt with the penthouse should it upend the seemingly vulnerable New England Patriots when the AFC East...
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September 18, 2009
Justin Hartwig signs 4 year extension
The Steelers came to one final contract agreement before the start
of the regular season with a 4-year extension of starting center,
Justin Hartwig. Hartwing is entering his second season as the Steelers
starting center after be acquired as a free agent from the Carolina
Panthers. Hartwig was entering the final year of his contract and
wanted to stay and retire as a Pittsburgh...
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September 09, 2009
Steelers Trim Roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers completed their roster cut on Friday, September 4th
2009. Unlike previous years, the Steelers surprised they're fans by a
few shocking roster cuts. The only two players cut from this past
April's draft include Ra'Shon "Sonny" Harris and local standout center
A.Q Shipley. Although a few players including Shipley and Harris are
cut...
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September 06, 2009
Hines Ward on the September 2009 Cover of WHIRL Magazine
Hines Ward is featured in an exclusive interview in the Septembeger
2009 WHIRL magazine. For details, read the below release statement:
Hines Ward
Pittsburgh - The September 2009 issue of WHIRL Magazine features an
exclusive interview with and photographs of the "happiest man in
football," Hines Ward.
The Steelers wide receiver and Super Bowl XL MVP invited WHIRL into...
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September 05, 2009
Cutler battles boos, Broncos in triumphant Denver return
DENVER - Jay Cutler got the last laugh -- and now he can put Denver in his rearview mirror for good.
The Pro Bowl passer, who forced a blockbuster trade out of Denver last spring and became theChicago Bears'
first franchise quarterback since Sid Luckman, returned to Invesco
Field on Sunday night and led his new team to a 27-17 preseason win
over the Broncos.
Cutler disregarded...
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September 02, 2009
Leftwich outdoes McCown in likely final test for Bucs' starting QB job
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TAMPA, Fla. -- The race for Tampa Bay's starting quarterback job may finally have a clear-cut winner.
Given roughly the same amount of playing time to make their final cases during a 10-6 loss to theMiami Dolphins on Thursday night, Byron Leftwichoutperformed Luke McCown to possibly create the separation Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris...
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August 28, 2009
Rams 24, Bengals 21
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CINCINNATI -- The last thing that the St. Louis Ramswanted to see was Kyle Boller's helmet tumbling across the field.
Boller played better Thursday night in his second game filling in for Marc Bulger, completing a flurry of short passes during a 24-21 victory over theCincinnati Bengals. He also had one moment of bravado that made the Rams...
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August 28, 2009
Raven's defense makes difference against Jets, Sanchez
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BALTIMORE -- Once he gains experience, New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez will probably become more comfortable and confident in the pocket.
And, if the rookie is looking for a real positive, there's this: He won't have to face the Baltimore Ravens again this year.
Vying to become the Jets starter, Sanchez got off to a wretched start Monday...
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August 28, 2009
Redskins top Steelers in second preseason game
The Pittsburgh Steelers dropped their first preseason game 13-17 of
the year last night to the Washington Redskins. The game gave us a good
opportunity to see the first team for the first couple of series.
However more importantly it gave the youngsters an opportunity to
showcase their skills in hopes of making the 53 man roster.
On a side note, starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger...
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August 26, 2009
Big Ben Takes in a Cavs Game in Cleveland
While if you watched the game for any length of time, you probably
saw it, but in case you wondered where Ben Roethlisberger spent his
Thursday night - he was in Cleveland - rooting on the Clevleand
Cavaliers and LeBron James. Yes, Ben Roethlisberger is not only a
basketball fan, he's a Cavs fan as well.
Big Ben was shown on TNT a number of times in his courtside seat,
and shown...
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May 29, 2009
Rating the Running Games in the AFC North
Yes, the AFC North as we all know is a very physical division with a
lot of good players on both sides of the ball. Today though we are
going to break down some of the running backs, and give our take on the
running back cores of each team in the division, and rate them from one
to four after sizing them up.
1. Steelers - Willie Parker leads the Steelers
running game, last year...
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May 27, 2009
Five Years In - Bradshaw or Big Ben, Who's Better?
It goes without saying that Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is on his
way to one of the most memorable NFL careers in recent history. He is
entering his sixth season in 2009, and has two Super Bowl rings on his
hand already. He's been very effective as a starter, and since his
insertion into the starting lineup back in week three of the 2004
season, it's been a heck of a ride...
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May 26, 2009
Should Moore Get More Touches in the Offense?
Go back to the Steelers running troubles of a season ago, and
remember that there was a spark led by one player that was able to find
some success where others could not - Mewelde Moore. While watching NFL
Networks replay of last seasons Steelers loss to the Colts, Moore was a
big player that day, rushing for 57 yards and scoring twice.
He had his biggest day of the season in week...
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May 21, 2009
Fear of Planes the Real Reason Harrison is Staying Home
It seems like Steelers LB James Harrison keeps taking undue heat for
not wanting to go to the White House on Thursday with the Steelers.
Don't forget, Harrison didn't go with the team to the White House after
Super Bowl XL - "Let me ask you a question," the NFL Defensive Player
of the Year said. "Why is it a big issue now that I'm not going if it
wasn&...
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May 19, 2009
Does Harrison Deserve Heat for Skipping Obama Visit?
Steelers linebacker James Harrison is his own man. That we know.
He's not a very talkative guy, and maybe it's the fact he was cut three
times in his career that has made him seem a bit unhappy when it comes
to dealing with the media and the such.
Which at the end does not surprise me that he's taking heat for
saying he is not going to be with the team this Thursday...
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May 19, 2009
Steelers and Ravens the Best Rivalry in the Game Today?
Vinnie Iyer of SportingNews.com has put out his list of the 10 best rivalries in football, and he has the Steelers-Ravens at the top of his list. Here's what he has to say about these two foes:
1. Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
In retirement, John Madden didn't leave us with enough
onomatopoeia to describe all the hard-hitting, head-snapping,
clock-cleaning and...
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May 17, 2009
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