The NFL and the referees' union are reportedly close to reaching a deal with would put an end to a lockout that has had replacement officials on the field since the start of the season. According to numerous reports, the NFL and the union are nearing a new deal that would allow regular officials to return to the NFL as early as this weekend. ESPN is reporting that an agreement in principle is at hand. We will have more information as this story develops. ... Read More
What’s Wrong with the Steelers Defense?
Since returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers as the defensive coordinator in 2004, Dick Lebeau's defenses have dominated the NFL leading to three Super Bowl appearances and two championship rings. The father of the zone blitz, originally implemented in Cincinnati in the late 1980s, has been lauded by many in the NFL as one of the best defensive coaches in league history while simultaneously reaching legendary status with Pittsburghers. However, despite his reputation of being a great ... Read More
Don’t blame the refs for the calls. All blame goes to the league
In the NFL's 92 years of existence, there have been some memorable finishes. On Monday Night Football however, the craziest finish in the history of the league took place. Greater than the Immaculate Reception, Music City Miracle and Desean Jackson's punt return for the Miracle at the Meadowlands Pt. 2. Golden Tate won the game for the Seahawks on a reception from Russell Wilson on a hail mary as time expired to beat the Packers. If only it were that simple however as once again, the ... 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
Steelers lose on last second field goal
A last second field goal and an Antonio Brown fumble led to the Steelers second loss of the season. Ben Roethlisberger played a very good game at the quarterback position throwing for four touchdowns. He picked up 384 yards altogether and did his best in helping the Steelers out. The opening drive resulted in a Carson Palmer interception on the first play from scrimmage. After a good return from Marcel Reese, Palmer tried throwing the first play and Ryan Clark intercepted it and returned it ... Read More
Predicting the Big Games of Week 3 in the NFL
Week 3 has a few very intriguing match ups this Sunday. Lets start with Eagles at Cardinals; both teams are 2-0 and both have very good defenses. The Cardinals were able to shut down the Patriots in New England last week which gives me good reason to believe they can shut down Philadelphia's high powered offense. This game will rely on Michael Vick and his propensity for turning the ball over. The first two weeks he has thrown 6 interceptions and if he can keep those in check and use LeSean ... 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
Deem’s Week 3 NFL Spread Predictions
I am coming off a great week going 10-4-2 last week, this week has some great games, lets see if I can stay hot. Week 3 Predictions: New York Giants at Carolina -2.5 St. Louis +9 at Chicago Tampa +9 at Dallas Buffalo at Cleveland +3 Detroit -3.5 at Tennessee Jacksonville at Indianapolis -3 New York Jets -1 at Miami San Franciso -6.5 at Minnesota Kansas City +9 at New Orleans Cinncinati at Washington -3 Philadelphia -3.5 at Arizona Atlanta at San Diego ... 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: Offensive Interference
Through eight quarters of football, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new offense has roused up the locals with a dizzying array of contradictions. It’s a run-heavy offense that struggles to run the ball. It’s a dynamic passing attack that rarely throws downfield. It has forsaken the no-huddle, dominated the time of possession, unleashed a previously underused tight end, and reigned in a previously swashbuckling quarterback. Yes, Todd Haley’s new system has been difficult to judge. The overarching ... Read More