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Bryant big addition to Steelers offensive arsenal
In typical Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) tradition, the defense rules and provides the team's greatest opportunity to prevail on most Sundays. In 2015, that trend is more balanced than ever before, dare I say even tipping towards the opposite. New defensive coordinator Keith Butler's squad has not been bad, let me make that clear. In fact, they have probably surprised most with the performance given through these first five weeks of the NFL season. But let's save a complimentary critique of what ... Read More
Bell will be key for Steelers to overcome Cardinals
Fresh off a stunning comeback win in San Diego, the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) now head home to host the Arizona Cardinals (4-1) in an intriguing non-conference match up. For the Steelers, they will once again have to find a way to earn a victory with Michael Vick stepping in for the injured Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers will also face an outstanding Cardinals offense without starters Ryan Shazier and Will Allen available. With both teams in the thick of the playoff race in their respective ... Read More
The decision not to rush Roethlisberger back is the right one
I'm sure if you asked Ben Roethlisberger if he is ready to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, he'd give a myriad of reasons why he is good to go. For starters, he's provided evidence that he's getting pretty close based the on the work he's done in 7 on 7 passing drills the past two days. Speaking to NFL HQ after Wednesday's practice, Markus Wheaton made it clear that Roethlisberger is showing no signs of rust in passing drills after missing the past two starts with a knee injury, "He ... Read More
Allen, Roethlisberger, Shazier all ruled out for match up against Cardinals
After speculation that Ben Roethlisberger might be back for the Steelers tilt against the Arizona Cardinals and former mentor Bruce Arians, Roethlisberger officially has been ruled out for the game that kicks off at 1 pm at Heinz Field. Roethlisberger had practiced both Wednesday and Thursday in limited passing drills and despite showing some positive signs, he will miss his third straight start with an knee injury. Fresh of of leading the Steelers to a thrilling comeback victory this past ... Read More
Steelers add Bryant to roster; release Ventrone
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added wide receiver Martavis Bryant to their 53-man roster, which will allow him to take part in the team’s game next Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Bryant, 23, missed Monday night’s game in San Diego with a knee injury. He missed the first four weeks of the season while serving a suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. The nature of Bryant’s knee injury is unknown, and his health for next week’s game could still be in question. The ... Read More
Steelers Report Card: Grading Steelers Week 5 win vs. Chargers
The Pittsburgh Steelers headed to San Diego for a Monday night road game and rallied late to walk away with a 24-20 victory. There were some positives to take away from the Steelers performance and also a ton of negatives that stick out. I take a look back at Monday’s night’s performance and hand out my weekly grades in this week’s edition of our Steelers Report Card. Quarterback- For over 52 minutes of football, Mike Vick was not very good, which in reality should be expected. What ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Chargers
A week after losing one of the more disappointing regular season games in recent memory, the Pittsburgh Steelers flipped the script and in doing so, kept their hopes of repeating as AFC North champions very much alive. The Steelers left San Diego with a miraculous 24-20 comeback win over the Chargers courtesy of a "walk-off" 1-yard touchdown run by Le'Veon Bell. The Steelers overcame oppressive heat, and two late fourth quarter deficits, and the challenge of converting what essentially was a ... Read More
AM Joe: The greatest home run, ever
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Monday, October 12, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Penguins (0-2-0) will start their 2015-16 home slate by hosting the undefeated Montreal Canadiens (3-0-0) at Consol Energy Center. Head coach Mike Johnston's team, which has struggled to overcome two hot goaltenders in its opening-week losses, will face another stern test in Habs goalie Carey Price. Faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ROOT Sports Pittsburgh Pittsburgh ... Read More
Bell caps Steelers comeback with last-second TD
For the better part of four quarters, Michael Vick was living a nightmare in his second start for the Pittsburgh Steelers. All of that would change due to a storybook finish as Vick would lead the Steelers on two fourth-quarter scoring drives. The game-deciding drive was a 12-play, 80-yard, march capped by Le'Veon Bell's 1-yard touchdown run on the final play of the game to give the Steelers (3-2) a critical 24-20 road victory over the San Diego Chargers (2-3). ''It's not how you start," ... Read More