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
With Steelers desperate for a win, it’s time for Michael Vick to deliver
In order to win in the NFL, you better get quality play at the quarterback position. Just ask fledgling organizations like the Lions, Jets and Browns how it's impacted their franchises for years. Conversely, teams like New England, Denver and Green Bay are perennial contenders and Super Bowl favorites in 2015 thanks to being set at quarterback. Then there's the Pittsburgh Steelers, who came into the season with some question marks, but had that franchise quarterback in Ben ... Read More
AM Joe: Steelers look to get a jump on San Diego
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Monday, October 12, 2015. What's on tap for today: At noon, Pitt (4-1. 2-0) head coach Pat Narduzzi will discuss his team's homecoming victory over Virginia and look forward to next week's foe, Georgia Tech, in his weekly press conference. PittsburghPanthers.com The Steelers (2-2) need a win over the San Diego Chargers (2-2) tonight to stay two games back of the 5-0 Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North. Kickoff is at 8:30 p.m. ... Read More
Week 5 preview: Steelers head to San Diego for Monday night showdown
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had 11 days to not only prepare for their Monday night contest against the San Diego Chargers, they've had that time to get over their crippling overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. At 2-2, the Steelers have to get back on the win column if they have any chance to catch the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North. The Chargers also come in at 2-2 and are led by quarterback Phillip Rivers. Much like the Steelers, the Chargers can't afford a loss if they hope to catch ... Read More
Week 5 NFL Picks
At the quarter pole of the NFL season, Steelers writer Gar Bercury maintains a narrow lead in our NFL picks feature. He gave a little ground this week, as his impressive 8-6 mark was bested by the other three writers, who all finished 9-5. This week, everyone likes the Atlanta Falcons over the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos over the Oakland Raiders. What do you think NFL fans? Like em? Love em? Think you can do better? Sound off or make your own picks in the comments below. ... Read More
Ryan Shazier to miss third straight game with shoulder injury
Despite of positive reports earlier this week in regards to Ryan Shazier's shoulder injury that had kept him out the past two games, Shazier has now been ruled out of the Steelers Monday night match up against the San Diego Chargers. Shazier was a full participant in practices on Thursday and Friday, but missed practice today and subsequently was ruled out by the team earlier this afternoon. After a breakout performance against the San Francisco 49ers where Shazier first injured his ... Read More
Cam Heyward and Stephon Tuitt adding a new element to the Steelers defense
When the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense is clicking and playing in the dominant fashion fans have become accustomed to over the years, it normally goes back one thing first and foremost; pressuring the quarterback. For all the talk about poor secondary play last season, a strong case could be made that the unit's 33 sacks, lowest total for the franchise since 1988, was the primary culprit for a less than stellar year from the defense. After years of watching the likes of Joey Porter, Jason ... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger denies report he is returning vs. Chiefs
Earlier in the week, a report from CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora suggested that injured Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was aiming for a return to the lineup on October 25 against the Kansas City Chiefs. That would make Roethlisberger come back about four weeks after originally injuring his knee. Steelers fans may not want to put a lot of stock in that though as the franchise signal caller refuted La Canfora's report, saying that there is still not timetable set for a ... Read More
Will return of Martavis Bryant spark the Steelers passing game?
When Michael Vick stepped onto the field to make his Steelers debut in an otherwise forgettable preseason contest in Buffalo a little more than a month ago, Vick wasted little time proving he still could make a splash as an NFL quarterback. On his very first play, Vick would drop back and throw a perfect strike down the right sideline for a 63-yard gain that would highlight a promising debut where the veteran southpaw would go 4-for-5 for 116 yards. The recipient of that throw was ... Read More
AM Joe: And now, we wait
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Monday, October 5, 2015. What's on tap for today: At the craziest part of the year's sports calendar, there will be two days of nothing but anticipation, as the Pirates, Steelers, Penguins and local college teams are all off until Wednesday's Wild Card game between the Bucs and the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. At noon, Pitt (3-1. 1-0) head coach Pat Narduzzi will discuss his team's big road win over Virginia Tech and look forward to ... Read More