Sure; Ben Roethlisberger threw the interception that put to rest any hopes the Steelers had of launching an overtime victory drive, but the game was lost long before Dan Bailey kicked the “nail-in-the-coffin” field goal that secured a Dallas victory in Week 15. Upholding its tradition of pointing the blaming finger in the quarterback’s direction, Steeler Nation should know that Big Ben is hardly the only player to blame for the loss. If Pittsburgh is to point the finger at anyone, that person ... Read More
Cowboys steal victory in OT
Brandon Carr picked off Ben Roethlisberger on the second play in overtime to setup Dan Bailey's 21 yard field goal pushing the Steelers (7-7) out of the last playoff spot. Roethlisberger, who finished 24-40, 339 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, tried to reach Mike Wallace on a twelve yard out. Carr jumped the route and collected his third interception of the season. It was a diving play, one that would have ruled Carr down around the 30 yard line had Mike Wallace remembered to ... Read More
It’s never too early for awards
With only three games left, it might be time to talk about awards for the team. Some people do not like player awards and think they are just pointless. I personally like awards, especially if they are voted on by their fellow players. Let's start with team MVP. This is the biggest award with the most candidates. As of right now, I think it has to be Heath Miller. He is on pace to statistically have his best season. The big thing that separates Miller from the rest of the candidates is ... Read More
Ike Taylor is the Steelers most valuable asset in the secondary
For the first time since 1971, the Pittsburgh Steelers have the National Football League’s top ranked passing defense in terms of yards allowed per game. When thinking about the Steelers defensive backfield, most think about the miraculous plays of Troy Polamalu or the devastating hits that safety Ryan Clark lays out. However, most people don't realize how much of a defensive salt-wort 10-year corner Ike Taylor is. I am going to go out on a limb here and say, Taylor is the most important player ... Read More
Mendenhall Remains in the Dog House
For Rashard Mendenhall, the Pittsburgh Steelers leading rusher for the previous three seasons is facing a troublesome black and gold future, to say the least. Multiple factors, including injuries (offseason knee surgery and an Achilles injury), inactive for two consecutive games, and to put the icing on the crumbling Mendenhall cake, a suspension for one week, including Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Despite Mendenhall’s injuries, even when he is healthy, he is third on the ... Read More
Why Players Should Be Booed For Poor Performance
Much is being said about the fact the Heinz Field faithful booed Mike Wallace after another dropped pass clanged off his hands early during Sunday’s 34-24 loss to San Diego. Chances were good that Wallace would have taken it to the house on the play, so the drop cost the Steelers some much needed offensive performance. Why shouldn’t fans boo poor performance? Wallace wants paid like a top receiver yet seems to have one or two awful drops in every game. The fact he ended the day with a strong ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Week 14 Report Card
Just when you think you have this Pittsburgh Steelers team pegged, they turn in a performance like they did against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, making you realize that after 14 weeks of football, we still have no idea what type of team the Steelers really are. Sunday’s 34-24 loss wasn’t pretty for sure, especially to a team that has never won a regular season game in Pittsburgh and was playing with a lame duck coach in Norv Turner. Thanks to the Dallas Cowboys beating the Cincinnati ... Read More
Steelers’ missed opportunities run deeper than this year
Fresh off one of the most dramatic wins in recent franchise history, the Steelers came home and laid a Casey Hampton sized egg against the San Diego Chargers. Yes, the same San Diego Chargers that came into the game with a 4-8 record and a particularly haunting past in Pittsburgh. Yet, despite the bad record, missing three starting offensive linemen, playing with four defensive linemen, and being led by a coach who will be fired at the end of the season, the Chargers crushed the Steelers. ... Read More
Steelers get embarrassed by Chargers, lose 34-24
After their best win of the season a week ago in Baltimore, fans were fired up for the return of Ben Roethlisberger, and the Steelers were big favorites at home against the 4-8 San Diego Chargers. The Steelers, who have become known for playing down to their competition, were thrown all over by Philip Rivers and the absence of Ike Taylor hurt the Steelers as Curtis Brown had a rough day at cornerback. Ben Roethlsiberger and the Steelers offense had a tough time moving the ball throughout the ... Read More
Time to think about the future behind Big Ben
With Ben Roethlisberger constantly being injured, whether it is small or large, when is it time to get a backup to sit behind him and learn? At the age of 30, Ben is still in the prime of his career. He will eventually hold all Steeler records for a quarterback, all except maybe Super Bowl victories. His toughness is unquestioned and his leadership is seen both on and off the field. Obviously no one wants him to have any career ending injuries or start to play terrible, but football teams ... Read More