The old adage "next man up" is one of the most overused sayings in professional sports. Unfortunately for the Pittsburgh Steelers, it's been a recurring theme that has been applicable to the team time and time again. Le'Veon Bell to miss the first two games of the season? DeAngelo Williams, come on down. Subsequent announcement of a four-game suspension for Martavis Bryant? Time to step up, Darrius Heyward-Bey. Then there was Shaun Suisham's season-ending injury and the kicking soap opera ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Cardinals
It looks like the Steelers might have found a new backup quarterback. Despite being out-gained by nearly 200 yards of total offense, the Steelers (4-2) were able to take advantage of nine costly penalties by the Arizona Cardinals (4-2) and a strong second half performance by third-string quarterback Landry Jones en route to a 25-13 victory at Heinz Field. Let's take a look at the best and the worst in the this week's three up, three down: •Before Michael Vick left the game early in the ... Read More
Bell will be key for Steelers to overcome Cardinals
Fresh off a stunning comeback win in San Diego, the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) now head home to host the Arizona Cardinals (4-1) in an intriguing non-conference match up. For the Steelers, they will once again have to find a way to earn a victory with Michael Vick stepping in for the injured Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers will also face an outstanding Cardinals offense without starters Ryan Shazier and Will Allen available. With both teams in the thick of the playoff race in their respective ... Read More
The decision not to rush Roethlisberger back is the right one
I'm sure if you asked Ben Roethlisberger if he is ready to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, he'd give a myriad of reasons why he is good to go. For starters, he's provided evidence that he's getting pretty close based the on the work he's done in 7 on 7 passing drills the past two days. Speaking to NFL HQ after Wednesday's practice, Markus Wheaton made it clear that Roethlisberger is showing no signs of rust in passing drills after missing the past two starts with a knee injury, "He ... Read More
Allen, Roethlisberger, Shazier all ruled out for match up against Cardinals
After speculation that Ben Roethlisberger might be back for the Steelers tilt against the Arizona Cardinals and former mentor Bruce Arians, Roethlisberger officially has been ruled out for the game that kicks off at 1 pm at Heinz Field. Roethlisberger had practiced both Wednesday and Thursday in limited passing drills and despite showing some positive signs, he will miss his third straight start with an knee injury. Fresh of of leading the Steelers to a thrilling comeback victory this past ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Chargers
A week after losing one of the more disappointing regular season games in recent memory, the Pittsburgh Steelers flipped the script and in doing so, kept their hopes of repeating as AFC North champions very much alive. The Steelers left San Diego with a miraculous 24-20 comeback win over the Chargers courtesy of a "walk-off" 1-yard touchdown run by Le'Veon Bell. The Steelers overcame oppressive heat, and two late fourth quarter deficits, and the challenge of converting what essentially was a ... Read More
Bell caps Steelers comeback with last-second TD
For the better part of four quarters, Michael Vick was living a nightmare in his second start for the Pittsburgh Steelers. All of that would change due to a storybook finish as Vick would lead the Steelers on two fourth-quarter scoring drives. The game-deciding drive was a 12-play, 80-yard, march capped by Le'Veon Bell's 1-yard touchdown run on the final play of the game to give the Steelers (3-2) a critical 24-20 road victory over the San Diego Chargers (2-3). ''It's not how you start," ... Read More
With Steelers desperate for a win, it’s time for Michael Vick to deliver
In order to win in the NFL, you better get quality play at the quarterback position. Just ask fledgling organizations like the Lions, Jets and Browns how it's impacted their franchises for years. Conversely, teams like New England, Denver and Green Bay are perennial contenders and Super Bowl favorites in 2015 thanks to being set at quarterback. Then there's the Pittsburgh Steelers, who came into the season with some question marks, but had that franchise quarterback in Ben ... Read More
Week 5 preview: Steelers head to San Diego for Monday night showdown
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had 11 days to not only prepare for their Monday night contest against the San Diego Chargers, they've had that time to get over their crippling overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. At 2-2, the Steelers have to get back on the win column if they have any chance to catch the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North. The Chargers also come in at 2-2 and are led by quarterback Phillip Rivers. Much like the Steelers, the Chargers can't afford a loss if they hope to catch ... Read More
Ryan Shazier to miss third straight game with shoulder injury
Despite of positive reports earlier this week in regards to Ryan Shazier's shoulder injury that had kept him out the past two games, Shazier has now been ruled out of the Steelers Monday night match up against the San Diego Chargers. Shazier was a full participant in practices on Thursday and Friday, but missed practice today and subsequently was ruled out by the team earlier this afternoon. After a breakout performance against the San Francisco 49ers where Shazier first injured his ... Read More