When the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Cleveland Browns in their regular season finale, they will need to get a win and some help if they want to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. After their inexplicable loss to the hapless Baltimore Ravens last week, the Steelers (9-6) go from having complete control of their playoff destiny to now needing the 7-8 Buffalo Bills to knock off the New York Jets in order for the Steelers to sneak into the playoffs as the sixth seed in the AFC. If the ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Browns
Once again, the Pittsburgh Steelers had to rely on a backup quarterback to step in and get the job done. Except this time it wasn't Michael Vick or Landry Jones asked to come to the rescue, it was one of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League. From emergency backup to a record-setting performance over the course of a picture perfect day at Heinz Field, Ben Roethlisberger was able to overcome a nagging foot injury to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to a decisive 30-9 victory ... Read More
Week 10 preview: Can Steelers continue dominance of Browns?
Although the Steelers-Browns rivalry was once known as one of the very best in the NFL, it would be fair to say that much of the luster has worn off because of the one-sided dominance of the black and gold. In fact, since 1999, the Steelers have won 27 of the past 32 games and have a 13-1 record at Heinz Field against the Browns. Cleveland has not done much this season to make anyone believe that dominance will end when the two clash this Sunday. The Browns are 2-7 and have lost four ... Read More
Landry Jones looking to click against Browns
In the past few months, much has changed for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Landry Jones. At one point in training camp back in August, some speculated, including yours truly, that Jones might not even make the team as he struggled through a third straight lackluster performance in Latrobe. Things have obviously changed for Jones in a season where injuries have been a theme for the Steelers so far this season. Few positions have been more affected by the injury bug than quarterback, and ... Read More
No time for slip ups in the ultra-competitive AFC North
As the 2014 season began, it was clear that the AFC North would be one of the tougher divisions in football. The Cincinnati Bengals were coming off an 11-win season and division title, and though the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens struggled through 8-8 seasons, both teams are perennial contender’s year in year out. Though the Cleveland Browns ended the year at 4-12 with seven straight losses, they were beginning to show signs of no longer being the pushover everyone had grown ... Read More
Steelers Report Card after disappointing loss to Browns
Another Sunday has come and gone and for Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers, that means yet another disappointing loss, this time a 31-10 beat down at the hands of the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers were dominated in this one and there is a lot of blame to go around. Were there any positives to take away from yet another disappointing performance? I take a look in my latest Steelers Report Card. Quarterback: Ben Roethlisberger did not play well and only completed 50 percent of his passes, his ... Read More
Brian Hoyer having a dream season for his hometown team
When Brian Hoyer was named the starting quarterback of the Cleveland Browns during training camp, he knew was getting the job with a caveat; the job was likely only going to be his until Johnny Manziel was ready to take the job. After all, Manziel was drafted in the first round for a reason, and it was not to sit on the bench or spend his time getting his attention for what he is doing off the field. At least that's what the Browns thought. In the wake of the greatest road comeback in NFL ... Read More
Pass the popcorn, Cleveland’s got fool’s gold
"Article by Gino Ferretti for Pittsburgh Sporting News" It has been a while since you heard your favorite old dawg barking and causing a ruckus in your backyard. Sure you could've gone back there and checked for life, but hey, you got your own problems. Besides, if you press your ear to your nearest window, you can always hear a breath. Even as deadened and puny as it may be. Because Cleveland always has life. Even when there's no life in Cleveland. But lately the city of can'tpions has ... Read More
2014 NFL Draft Round One Notes: Shazier is a Steeler, Donald to the Rams, Manziel a Brown
The 2014 NFL Draft finally got under way last night, and after months of speculation on where certain players would land, as usual the draft did not lack for drama. The Pittsburgh Steelers had been expected to use their first-round pick to fill a spot of obvious need – cornerback or wide receiver being the most often suspected slots – but General Manager Kevin Colbert and Head Coach Mike Tomlin bucked expectations and chose Ohio State ILB Ryan Shazier with the 15th overall pick. Shazier will be ... Read More
Steelers Week 12 Report Card
The Pittsburgh Steelers made it three consecutive wins Sunday after their 27-11 victory over the Cleveland Browns, firmly placing themselves in the thick of the AFC Wild Card race. The Steelers did so with big plays on both sides of the ball as they now have practically completely erased their horrendous start to the season. There were a lot of good things to like on both sides of the ball Sunday. With that being said, let's take a look at how the Steelers graded out at each ... Read More