The current question surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers is one of what exactly has happened to that once dominant Steelers' defense? You don't have to look further than the most recent NFL Draft's to find your answer. One thing the Steelers haven't done well in the Mike Tomlin-era is draft very well. Some of that has to do with drafting late and some of that can be attributed to not having many needs for the past few years, but the Tomlin-Kevin Colbert combination hasn't done as well as ... Read More
Grading the Steelers Week 3 Loss to Raiders
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter their upcoming bye week sitting at a disappointing 1-2, after not being able to close out the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, as their defense allowed scores on their final five possessions. It's becoming a theme for the Steelers defense that can't seem to make big plays, playing without both James Harrison and Troy Polamalu. While that hurts some, it's hard to imagine this defense being that much better with both in the lineup. Despite the loss, there were some ... Read More
The Steelers in a trap game? Not so fast
I’ve heard rumblings afoot about the Steelers-Raiders tilt being “a trap game” due to the fact that the up-trending Steelers are favored by a mere four points on the road against an 0-2 Raider squad that has underperformed at home and on the road. Why such a tempting offer of minus 4? The prevailing logic suggests that if something is too good to be true, then it probably is. The Steelers laying four to make the post-Al Davis Raiders a home dog certainly meets that criteria. All the ... Read More
It’s time for Steelers fans to forget about “The Bus”
At 5-foot, 11-inches, he was hardly an intimidating persona. Weighing in at 252 pounds, he would at times appear pudgy and out of shape. His perpetually smiling face hardly instilled the kind of fear that Ravens’ linebacker Ray Lewis’ scowl did. Yet, despite these facts, former Steelers’ running back Jerome Bettis captured the love and adoration of Pittsburghers for a decade, and to this day stands as one of the most celebrated athletes in the city’s history. When Bettis benevolently ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Grades After Week 2 Win vs. Jets
The Pittsburgh Steelers bounced back nicely from their Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos, turning in a complete effort in a 27-10 victory over the New York Jets in front of a packed house at Heinz Field Sunday afternoon. As I will do every week of the season, here's a look at my complete grades for every position on the field. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was extremely efficient, completing 24 of his 31 passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns, without an interception. He was the key ... Read More
Roethlisberger Among the Elite on 3rd Down
We've all seen Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger come through countless amounts of times when his back has been against the wall. The countless comebacks and big plays from Big Ben have earned him a spot among the game’s elite quarterbacks. We saw that again on Sunday night. Despite a late interception that pretty much sealed the game, the Steelers wouldn't have been in the game without the performance of Roethlisberger. He finished the game with decent numbers, ... Read More
Week two: Steelers vs. Jets
Let the collective groans begin; Tim Tebow and the New York Jets are headed to town. The media frenzy that perpetually swarms about Tebow like a pack of hungry mosquitoes is sure to try and avert the gaze away from the actual game scheduled for Sunday, so consider this article a rare glimpse into the key statistics and figures for the matchup. Fresh off of a week one victory, the Jets march into Pittsburgh already one up on the Steelers. The Black and Gold fell ingloriously to the Denver ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Face An Identity Crisis
Who exactly are the Pittsburgh Steelers anymore? It always seemed like the one constant for the Steelers was a tough as nails defense that made it tough on opponents to score. Hard hits, Brutal physicality, intimidation, well I think you get the point. This isn’t the Pittsburgh Steelers we’re accustomed to. What’s happened to the “Big Nasty D” or “Blitzburgh” defenses of the past? More importantly, whatever happened to the Steelers ability to prevent the big play? Defensive coordinator ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card Following Week 1 Loss
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 1 of the 2012 season began exactly the way the 2011 season ended- a disappointing loss to the Denver Broncos. The only difference is that this time around it wasn't Tim Tebow shredding the Steelers' secondary, but Peyton Manning instead. Despite the loss, there were a few bright spots for the Steelers along the way. Here's a look at my weekly report card following the loss to the Broncos. Quarterback: Despite the late interception, quarterback Ben ... Read More
Steelers fall short in season opening loss to the Broncos
Week one has thus far been riddled with sub-par and inconsistent officiating, and tonight’s matchup against the Denver Broncos was no exception. However, the officials didn’t force quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to toss a mind-blowing, late-game interception that all but hammered the nail into the coffin for the Steel City. Between Big Ben’s errant fourth quarter pick, pitched neatly into the hands of Bronco cornerback Tracy Porter, and a pair of last minute Denver sacks ensured the Steelers’ ... Read More