Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger may be the most unconventional quarterback in the NFL according to ESPN's Ron Jaworski, but at the end of the day all he does is win. In his career Big Ben has won 69 percent of his starts including the playoffs. That alone was good enough for Jaworski to rank Roethlisberger at No. 7 on his current countdown of the starting quarterbacks in the league. Jaworski had some very kind things to say about Roethlisberger, which included him ... Read More
Steelers among most aggressive red zone teams in NFL
For years, the major complaint from Steelers' fans towards former offensive coordinator Bruce Arians was that every time the team drove down the field, they often had to settle for field goals rather than touchdowns. Visually that perception may not have changed much during Todd Haley's first season employing his "dink and dunk" offense, but when the Steelers got into the red zone, Haley's play calling became surprisingly more aggressive. According to ESPN Stats & Information, 59.3 ... Read More
A healthy Pens team is scary for the rest of the league
Sidney Crosby is set to meet with a doctor today to determine whether or not he can play in the Penguins’ first playoff game on Wednesday. If he is cleared, the Penguins will be healthy, well healthy enough to play, nobody is really 100 percent at this point of the season. It’s scary good how good they could be when all are healthy and on the ice together. If you remember Crosby got hurt in his first shift of the game against Tampa Bay. That was also Jarome Iginla’s first game in a Penguin ... Read More
2013 NFL Draft Winners, Losers, Steals
Every year the NFL Draft produces a fresh young class of future stars. Some teams get a plethora of these stars and watch them go bust, and some teams get quality picks and watch their team thrive. Now that the draft is over, it's time for us to break down this year's winners, losers, and the steals of the 2013 NFL Draft. Winners 5. Pittsburgh Steelers - The Steelers addressed just about every need on their roster in this year's draft. With their first pick, the Steelers took linebacker ... Read More
Steelers fill needs in 2nd, 3rd rounds
So far in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers have drafted for need, but also quality. When linebacker Jarvis Jones fell into their lap at number 17, the Steelers didn't hesitate. Just one day later, the Steelers are still proving why they've been one of the best teams at building their franchise through the draft. Here's their picks: 2nd round - 48th overall - Le'Veon Bell, RB, Michigan State In 2012, Bell rushed for 1,793 yards on 382 carries and crossed the ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers use 1st pick on Georgia LB Jarvis Jones
The Pittsburgh Steelers had to wait until the middle of the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, but eventually got their man. With the No. 17 pick the Steelers selected Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones, who helps as a pass rusher immediately. There were a couple spots during the first round where it looked as if the Steelers would lose out on Jones, who they pretty much targeted since day one, but fortunately he fell to them. Jones led the nation in sacks a season ago and did so against the ... Read More
Final NFL Mock Draft as 2013 NFL Draft nears
We are less than 24 hours away from the 2013 NFL Draft, so it’s time to unleash my final mock draft of the year. I expect there to be a lot of movement in Thursday’s first round, so this draft could go haywire very quickly, but there’s a lot of talent to be had as team’s will attempt to solidify their future. With that being said, let’s take a look at my final 2013 NFL Mock Draft of the season. 1. Kansas City Chiefs Player Name: Luke Joeckel Position, School: OT, Texas ... Read More
Is UCLA RB Jonathan Franklin on Steelers’ Radar?
It's no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers desperately need to address their running back situation. After flirting back-and-forth with the idea of signing free agent Ahmad Bradshaw, there is a good chance that the Steelers could instead elect to use a second-day pick on a back that they hope could become their featured runner for the next several years. If Steelers' general manager Kevin Colbert has his way, that guy would be UCLA's Jonathan Franklin. Despite a disappointing pro day, ... Read More
Steelers 2013 schedule released
After an abysmal season last year, Steelers fans are hoping the team can regroup and put together a good season in 2013. The Steelers will play four games on national television, including a Thanksgiving Day game against their rivals and Super Bowl Champions, the Baltimore Ravens. That game will be on the road in Baltimore and will kickoff at 8:30 pm ET on NBC. This is the very first primetime Thanksgiving Day game for the Steelers in team history. Pittsburgh will also play Cincinnati on ... Read More
2013 NFL Mock Draft
Now that free agency has slowed down a bit, it's time for my latest 2013 NFL Mock Draft. A lot has changed since my last mock, right before free agency began. With that being said, let's not waste any time as the Kansas City Chiefs are on the clock. 1. Kansas City Chiefs Player Name: Luke Joeckel Position, School: OT, Texas A&M After the Alex Smith trade, it is all but certain that the Chiefs get the tackle to help protect him. Joeckel is a guy that could come in and play ... Read More