Given the way their offense has performed at times this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers should be well represented in this year’s Pro Bowl. The fans at least have recognized what the Steelers have done so far. Both Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown finished in the Top 10 overall as the fan vote came to a close on Wednesday. Bell (702,782 votes) finished with the sixth most votes overall, while Brown (644,093) finished eighth. Bell finished second among all NFL running backs (DeMarco ... Read More
Steelers “power trio” of Roethlisberger, Brown, and Bell are making NFL history
When you consider the incredible performances this season of the Pittsburgh Steelers trio of Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, and Le'Veon Bell, it's simply impossible to argue there is a better combination of quarterback, wide receiver, and running back in the NFL today. In fact, when you consider the seasons each player is having in 2014, it's hard to come up with many combinations that have been better in NFL history. Don't get me wrong, there's been some great trios over the years, ... Read More
Le’Veon Bell restores faith in ‘Steelers Football’
As silly as it may sound to some around the league, in this day of elite quarterbacks and high-powered offenses, Pittsburgh Steelers fans love their “Steelers Football.” By that, obviously I’m talking about running the football. Often at Heinz Field, the roar of the crowd is louder for a four-yard run that results in a first down when the running back should have been stopped for a loss, than it is for an 80-yard touchdown pass. Unfortunately those same Steelers fans haven’t had much to ... Read More
Steelers face tough questions at running back
With Tuesday's release of LeGarrette Blount, the Pittsburgh Steelers now are perilously thin in terms of running back depth behind starter Le'Veon Bell. Only rookie Dri Archer and Josh Harris, who was activated from the practice squad yesterday afternoon, are part of the Steelers active roster. Wednesday's addition of rookie free agent LaDarius Perkins to the practice squad gives the Steelers another body, but is a long shot to do much else. Considering he's a rookie coming off the street and ... Read More
Cutting Blount was the only choice
When the Pittsburgh Steelers announced earlier this afternoon that LeGarrette Blount had been released, I was busy furiously penning my own case as to why there was no other choice but to cut ties after only 11 games. You see, for all of the transgressions over Blount's career, both in college and in the pros, the last of those poor decisions was his worst. In this case, there were no punches thrown at an opponent, no police involved, no nearly coming to blows with one of your teammates or ... Read More
Steelers cut LeGarrette Blount
The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced the release of LeGarrette Blount. Blount has been placed on waivers after last night's highly publicized walking off the field against the Tennessee Titans due his unhappiness with playing time of late. With Blount placed on waivers, he is now free to sign with any team that claims him. Meanwhile, the Steelers have serious questions now at running back, with only Dri Archer and practice squad player Josh Harris available in house to back up starter ... Read More
Is Le’Veon Bell the NFL’s best RB?
After a great performance Sunday night against the Carolina Panthers, in which he rushed for 147 yards in a Pittsburgh Steelers victory, running back Le'Veon Bell started opening up some eyes nationally in the process. Three weeks into the 2014 season, Bell leads all NFL players with 461 yards from scrimmage and what made his Week 3 performance even better, was the fact that he had a big night against what could be one of the NFL's best front sevens. Through three games, he has 315 yards ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card: Grading Steelers Week 1 Win vs. Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped Heinz Field on Sunday with a 30-27 victory over the Cleveland Browns. For as good as the Steelers looked in the first half of the game, they looked equally as bad at times in the second half. However a win is a win and Mike Tomlin’s team started the 2014 season in much better fashion than it did a season ago. With that being said, I am back for the third year in a row to give you my report card following every game. Let’s get right into how the ... Read More
Two Steelers charged with marijuana possession
Steelers RB's Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount along with an unidentified female were charged today with marijuana possession by Ross Township Police. Bell was also charged with a DUI. The arrests were first reported by CBS radio's Colin Dunlap. Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell & RB LeGarrette Blount charged by Ross Twp Police today w marijuana poss. Bell also charged w DUI after stop today. — Colin Dunlap (@colin_dunlap) August 20, 2014 Blount and Bell had 20 grams of ... Read More
Training camp notes from Latrobe
It was beautiful day at Latrobe yesterday as the rain (for the most part) held off, and the Steelers continued to prepare for their first pre-season game of the 2014 season. The Steelers will travel to New York to play the Giants on Saturday night. Here's some of the some observations I made watching practice yesterday. *Bumped into Carnell Lake before practice began, and Lake just happened to be my favorite player from the 90's teams. I gotta tell you, Mr. Lake looks like he could still play ... Read More