Through eight games, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is averaging a little over 84 yards per game. And he has over 100 yards in just three of those games — against Washington (126 yards), the Philadelphia Eagles (140 yards) and the New England Patriots (106 yards). The rest of the Steelers’ wide receiving corps hasn’t fared much better. Pittsburgh’s wideouts have been riddled with injury — Markus Wheaton (shoulder), Eli Rogers (toe) and Darrius Heyward-Bey (foot) will all ... Read More
Replacing Heath? Some free agent options for the Steelers
The sudden retirement of Heath Miller last week not only leaves the Pittsburgh Steelers without one of the more reliable tight ends in football, it also has forced to make some tough decisions in terms of how to replace him. With only Matt Spaeth and Jesse James remaining on the active roster, it's clear the Steelers will need to add depth to the position through the draft or through free agency. Although the draft could be an option, is it realistic to think the Steelers will find a player ... Read More
Is Jesse James a suitable replacement for Heath Miller?
There's nothing Pittsburgh Steelers fans love more than hometown players playing for their team. The fans loved Derek Moye, the receiver out of Penn State, however he wasn't able to stay with the team. The Steelers didn't take long to find their next Penn State alum to add to their roster. In the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the Steelers selected tight end Jesse James. Before the addition, the Steelers had Heath Miller and Matt Spaeth on their roster. Now, with the retirement of Miller ... Read More
Who are the top prospects to replace Heath Miller?
After 11 seasons, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller decided to hang up the cleats. However, Miller’s retirement left more than sadness in the hearts of Steelers fans: It left the Steelers without a starting tight end. Left on the roster is Matt Spaeth, who has caught six passes since returning to the team in 2013, and Jesse James, a 2015 fifth-round draft pick who only appeared in eight games as a rookie. The team may expand James’ role now that Miller is gone, but given the lack ... Read More
Heath Miller announces retirement after 11 seasons with Steelers
Heath Miller, one of the best tight ends and biggest fan favorites in Pittsburgh Steelers history, announced his retirement Friday after a storied 11-year NFL career. Miller spent every single season of his career with the black and gold after being drafted in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia. Originally recruited as a quarterback, Miller made the transition to tight end in Charlottesville and became easily one of the best tight ends in ... Read More
AFC Divisional Playoff preview: Steelers vs. Broncos
Just a month ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to muster a second-half comeback win against the Denver Broncos in no small part due to a massive game from the Steelers passing attack and a defense that found a way to completely shut down a quarterback that shredded them for two quarters. A lot has changed since the Steelers defeated the Broncos 34-27 at Heinz Field in late December. Injuries have dramatically changed the cast of characters for the rematch in Denver as the two teams collide ... Read More
Three key matchups in Steelers-Bengals Wild Card game
As we get ready for the AFC Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals, let's take a look at three match ups to keep an eye on when the two bitter divisional rivals meet Saturday night in the Queen City. Ben Roethlisberger vs. Bengals pass defense — I specifically mention Roethlisberger because he's the straw the stirs the drink in the Steelers passing game, and he's flat-out not been himself the final four games of the season. The passing yards have been coming in ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers are back in the playoffs. It certainly was not easy considering the laundry list of injuries and misfortune that was bestowed upon the Black and Gold all season, but thanks to the combination of a sloppy 28-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns and a little help from the Buffalo Bills, the Steelers now will head to Cincinnati to play the Bengals in the AFC Wild Card Saturday night. Three up: *Give Antonio Brown credit, he's been dominant week in, week out no ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Ravens
All losses are not created equal. If you need evidence of this for the Pittsburgh Steelers, look no further than yesteday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens where over the course of an afternoon, the playoffs went from a likelihood to a pipe dream. That's because in spite of being heavy favorites against a four-win Ravens squad, the Steelers failed to show up in a game that will go down as one of the toughest defeats of the Mike Tomlin era and could keep a team many believed was a Super Bowl ... Read More
Week 15 Preview: Steelers host Broncos in another must-win game
The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) host the Denver Broncos (10-3) in a game that will have considerable playoff implications in the AFC. With only three regular season games remaining, the Steelers have little room for error as they attempt to secure a spot in the playoffs while the Broncos are looking to lock up the AFC West and a first-round bye. Could this be a prelude to a potenial playoff matchup? Let's take a look at the key elements to the game and make a prediction. When: 4:25 pm Where: ... Read More