The hits keep on coming for the Cleveland Browns. If Johnny Manziel's nightmarish rookie campaign was not enough for a franchise that has only made the playoffs twice since 1994 and have not won a Division title since 1989, the news that troubled star receiver Josh Gordon is facing a year-long suspension after another violation of the NFL substance abuse policy might push some over the proverbial cliff. Once again, the latest news will have many Browns fans once again expecting the worst, ... Read More
PSN NFL Draft profile: LSU cornerback Jalen Collins
One of the biggest points of contention with Pittsburgh Steelers’ fans in 2014 was the play at cornerback. With projected starters Ike Taylor and Cortez Allen having nightmare seasons, the Steelers were forced to turn to nickel corner William Gay and journeyman such as Brice McCain and Antwan Blake. Though this trio's play was far from horrible, it made many openly question why the Steelers once again overlooked the position in the 2014 draft. Despite of question marks at the position ... Read More
Bell & Brown co-winners of 101 Awards AFC Player of the Year
For the first time in the 45 years of the NFL 101 committee naming an AFC Offensive Player of the Year, there will be co-winners for the prestigious award. Those co-winners are the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown and running back Le'Veon Bell. For both Brown and Bell, this award caps off a historic season for each player, as both were not only selected for the Pro-Bowl, the Steeler standouts were also honored as first team All-Pro selections. Brown had one of the best seasons ... Read More
Greatest games of the LeBeau era: Steelers defeat Ravens three times in one year to win AFC championship
When it comes to the NFL and it's best rivalries, there is little doubt that the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers are as good as it gets. The 2008 season was the best example of how intense and heated this rivalry was. During the regular season, the teams faced off in two low scoring slugfests that were both won by the Steelers. The second of these games, a December match up in Baltimore, was one of the more brutal and intense games in the rivalry. The Steelers would win the game 13-9 ... Read More
Greatest games of the LeBeau era: Steelers win a classic for sixth Super Bowl title
When it comes to greatest games in Steeler history, the game that PSN ranks as the second best of the LeBeau era is often mentioned in the same breath as the 1972 Immaculate Reception victory over the Oakland Raiders, the thrilling Super Bowl XIII victory over the Dallas Cowboys and the 1995 AFC title game victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The Steelers simply have too many memorable games to do them all justice, and many of those came with the great Dick LeBeau making the calls for some of ... Read More
Greatest games of the LeBeau era: Steelers take down Colts en route to Super Bowl title
When legendary defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau announced he would not be returning to the Steelers for the 2015 season, it ended a legendary run. The 77-year-old Hall of Fame coach led some of the more dominant defensive units in NFL history, and those defenses helped the Steelers earn three trips to the Super Bowl in six years, along with two Lombardi trophies. During LeBeau's tenure with the Steelers, the defense played in some memorable games where their performances became part of ... Read More
Keith Butler the right choice to replace the legendary Dick LeBeau
When the Steelers officially announced on Tuesday that longtime linebackers coach Keith Butler would replace Dick LeBeau as defensive coordinator next season, it should not have come as a surprise. After all, if we have learned anything about this storied franchise over the years, it's that loyalty and continuity are valued as much as anything. That might sound a touch ironic in this case. After all, LeBeau is already rumored to be heading to Arizona to continue coaching after resigning after ... Read More
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin selected to 60th All-Star Game
When the NHL hosts its 60th annual All-Star game in Columbus on January 25th, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be represented by forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. For Crosby, this will be the ninth All-Star appearance for the Penguins 27-year-old captain. Though his goal scoring is down this season, Crosby still is among the league leaders in scoring with 43 points (11 g, 32 a) and is still widely regarded as one the top players in hockey. Malkin will head to Columbus for his sixth ... Read More
End of era: Steelers and legendary defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau part ways
According to Steve Stout of the Urbana Daily Citizen, legendary defensive coordinator and Hall of Fame member Dick LeBeau will not return for the 2015 season. “@udcstout: Dick LeBeau just told me he is resigning as Steelers' defensive coordinator” — Urbana Daily Citizen (@UrbanaCitizen) January 10, 2015 BREAKING NEWS: In exclusive interview with UDC ... Dick LeBeau resigns position with Pittsburgh Steelers... http://t.co/fokPUrcTw0 — Urbana Daily Citizen (@UrbanaCitizen) January ... Read More
Roethlisberger to miss Pro Bowl, avoids knee surgery
After having his best statistical season of his career, Ben Roethlisberger was rewarded by being voted to his third Pro Bowl, which will be held in Glendale, Arizona on January 25th. Unfortunately due to inflammation in his knee, the Steelers franchise signal caller will have to miss the exhibition of the league's best, and will be replaced by the New Orleans Saints Drew Brees. The good news is according to Roethlisberger's agent, Ryan Tollner, he will not need surgery heading into the ... Read More