The Kansas City Chiefs come to Heinz Field Sunday in a match up with serious playoff implications. By now, you probably know a Pittsburgh Steelers victory will ensure their first trip to the postseason in three seasons and put them in position for a winner take all divisional showdown next weekend at home against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs on the other hand, face a must-win scenario, as a loss would almost certainly eliminate them from the crazy AFC Wild Card race. If the Chiefs are ... Read More
Eric Kush excelling during mini camp in Kansas City
When the Kansas City Chiefs selected Eric Kush in the 6th round of the NFL Draft, Kush became the highest drafted player ever from Cal U. He's been living up to that name and has shown off his skills in Kansas City already. After the first weekend of mini camp has nearly come and gone, Kush will walk away with praise and a new contract. The Chiefs have undoubtedly shown that their interest is in protecting their quarterback, whoever that may be on day one. They franchised tackle Branden ... Read More
CalU offensive lineman Eric Kush drafted by KC Chiefs
When the draft started, the highest player ever drafted from California University of Pennsylvania was Judson Flint in the 7th round. There had only been three players from CalU ever drafted by an NFL team, but on the third day of the draft, that changed. CalU offensive lineman Eric Kush was drafted in the 6th round with the 170th overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs. Kush will now join CalU legend Elmo Natali, Flint and Tommie Campbell. Kush is the second player in three years to be ... Read More
Don’t kid yourselves, the Steelers aren’t drafting a quarterback in first round
Kevin Colbert, the Pittsburgh Steelers general manager, said that the team would not rule out drafting any position in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. After saying that many fans began thinking about whether or not the Steelers would take a quarterback in the first round of the draft. That comment has been taken way out of proportion and has been overblown by many people this week. Ben Roethlisberger was on pace to have the best season of his NFL career before he was injured against ... Read More
Steelers vs. Chiefs preview
Bit by hard-fought bit, the Pittsburgh Steelers are ascending the ranks of the AFC North, and now stand above hardened rivals Cincinnati and Cleveland. The Steelers continue to trail the Ravens by a smidgen, but optimism is flourishing in the Steel City entering Week 10 of the regular season, thanks greatly in part to a highly favorable matchup. The struggles of the Kansas City Chiefs thus far in 2012 are many and well-documented, most notable among them being the difficulty finding a secure ... Read More
Former Pitt Panther and native Baldwin is poised for breakout season
When the Kansas City Chiefs selected Pitt receiver Jonathan Baldwin with the 26th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, they were hoping he would quickly become a key part of their offense and a dangerous red zone weapon. Along with Dwayne Bowe, they hoped the two would form one of the top receiving tandems in football. Baldwin’s rookie season fell far short of these expectations, however. Baldwin didn’t exactly start out on the right foot with the Chiefs. A wrist injury resulting from a preseason ... Read More