A year ago the Pittsburgh Steelers returned to the postseason after taking advantage of a very weak schedule that featured both the AFC and NFC South. That isn’t the case this season as the Steelers have the toughest schedule in the NFL on paper. While a lot can change after next week’s NFL Draft, let’s take a look at how the Steelers could fare in 2015 as I predict the outcome of every game on their schedule. Week 1 at New England Patriots The Steelers open up with the defending ... Read More
Steelers release schedule, open season at New England
The NFL released their schedules throughout the league on Tuesday, and the Steelers will be one of the first teams the country sees to kick-off the NFL season. While little time will be wasted, the opponent isn't ideal, as the Steelers will kick-off the NFL season against the Super Bowl Champs, the New England Patriots. The two teams will go to battle on Thursday, Sept. 10, in Foxboro. From there, the Steelers will return home to host the San Francisco 49ers, before heading to St. Louis to ... Read More
Will Johnson re-signs with Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have their fullback back in place for the 2015 as Will Johnson signed his restricted tender. Johnson will earn $1.5 million next season. He is the second of the Steelers three RFA’s to sign their tenders. Cornerback Antwon Blake was the first, leaving just safety Robert Golden as the team’s lone restricted free agent. Johnson has a total of four carries for seven yards and 29 catches for 219 yards and two touchdowns, playing in 47 games over the course of ... Read More
Antonio Brown wants a new contract; won’t report for workouts
In an offseason filled with player turnover on the defensive side of the ball, the Steelers offense has been a bastion of stability. After locking up Ben Roethlisberger to a long-term contract and bringing in running back DeAngelo Williams to back up Le’Veon Bell, the Steelers' offense seemed to be set going into the 2015 season. Now, that may all be in question. All-pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has decided that he wants a new contract and will not attend offseason workouts, according to a ... Read More
Which Steelers opponent is most intriguing in 2015?
The NFL might be the only sport that truly never has an offseason. It seems like every month there is some exciting news or events that get football fans geared up for the regular season. The NFL announced on Friday that the official schedule will be released sometime this week, so let’s take a look at some of the Steelers' matchups that jump off the page. The Steelers number one match up should come as no surprise to "Steeler Nation," and that is the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers-Ravens ... Read More
‘Torpedo’ deserves to land in Canton
The Pittsburgh Steelers history is filled with great triumphs, thrilling moments and legendary players that helped create them. The Steelers have 23 Hall of Famers, but could definitely use a few more starting with fan favorite, Donnie Shell. Shell went to college at South Carolina State. He went undrafted in the 1974 Draft and was picked up by the Steelers. Shell didn’t start right away, but quickly made a name for himself as a hard hitter on special teams. Shell became the everyday starter ... Read More
Steelers focusing on tight end position prior to draft
While much of the focus for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the upcoming 2015 NFL Draft will be on the defensive side of the ball, Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert will also have to focus on the offensive side of the ball as well. In particular the tight end position. Veteran Heath Miller has had a decade run as the top tight end for the Steelers and like they have had to do at almost every other position on the field, it is time that the Steelers get younger and more athletic when it ... Read More
Randy Gregory to visit Steelers on Thursday
Many expect the Pittsburgh Steelers to target the secondary early and often in the 2015 NFL Draft. But if history tells us anything, there is a better than average chance that Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert could look to bolster the pass rush with the No. 22 pick of the first round. With that in mind the Steelers are set to host Nebraska's Randy Gregory on Thursday, according to the Trib's Mark Kaboly. The Steelers are likely just doing their due diligence on Gregory, but if he ... Read More
Steelers mailbag: NFL Draft, Troy returning, Keith Butler
There's never an off-season in the NFL. From the opening game, to the playoffs, to the Super Bowl, to free agency and then the NFL Draft, there's always something happening. With the NFL Draft just a few weeks away, we opened up our Steelers mailbag to take your questions about the upcoming event and more. "How are we (Steelers) going to fill all the gaps in roster with only draft picks and no cap room?"-- Steven Stull, Atlanta, Ga. For what it is worth, the cap situation is ... Read More
Steelers likely to open season against Patriots
When the NFL announces its schedule for the 2015 regular season next week, it is very likely that the Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking across the field at the defending Super Bowl champions to begin the season. When the season kicks off on Thursday September 10, the Steelers could likely be heading to Foxborough to take on the New England Patriots. The NFL wants a high profile matchup to begin the season on national television and given the Pats home schedule this season, which features ... Read More