While the official schedule has yet to be released, the stage has already been set for the Pittsburgh Steelers opponents both home and away for 2013. The AFC North will be matched-up against the NFC North and AFC East in addition to their regular six divisional games. The Steelers also get to tangle with the Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field and Oakland Raiders on the road after finishing third in the AFC North this past season. First off, let’s get the AFC North division out of the way. As ... Read More
Should the Steelers Switch Back to the 4-3 Defense?
The Steelers have been running the 3-4 defense for years, but it may be time to think about making a change. Sure Dick LeBeau's defense was ranked first in the league statistically in 2012 and things seem to be fine on the defensive side of the ball. Yet with aging defenders and players expected to be on their way out of Pittsburgh in the next few years things are going to change drastically for the Steelers' defense. One change that could be positive is changing the defensive scheme from the ... Read More
Bruce Arians hired by Cardinals; Todd Haley stays in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley was at the fore-front of the Arizona Cardinals search for a new head coach. However, when the Cardinals made their decision on their new head coach it was the Steelers last offensive coordinator that was hired, not their current one. Today, the Arizona Cardinals named Bruce Arians, who served as the Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator in 2012 and with the Steelers from 2004-2011, as their new head coach. Arians was signed to a ... Read More
Steelers: A Case for Steve McLendon to Start in 2013
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to allow long-time nose tackle Casey Hampton to leave via free agency. Since 2001, Hampton has anchored the Steelers defensive line and has been a key to the Steelers success against the run. Hampton's ability to take up blockers and open lanes for linebackers has helped the team rank first on defense for multiple years during his career. Hampton is still playing well despite being 35 years old and coming off of a torn ACL in 2011 and he will be looking ... Read More
Are the Steelers still an Elite Team on Draft Day?
For many years, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been considered one of the elite teams in the National Football League when it comes to building their roster through the NFL Draft. Starting with the amazing draft classes of 1969 and 1970 that essentially built one of the best teams in football history, and carrying through the start and development of the free agent system, very few franchises can claim the level of success that Pittsburgh has experienced in the draft. However, the past decade ... Read More
Steelers’ GM Kevin Colbert’s Expects a lot of Change in 2013
The Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert talked to the media today and based on his comments, we can expect a lot of change heading into the 2013 season. Change was not unexpected from a team that struggled in 2012 and finished 8-8. In fact, prior to the 2012 season, starting many fans saw change coming at the end of the season. Before the Steelers can start making moves or signings in the off-season they must first get under the salary cap. The deadline to get under the cap number ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers: Todd Haley, Omar Khan and LaMarr Woodley’s Training Regimen
The Pittsburgh Steelers have multiple people in the headlines right now, but LaMarr Woodley is getting more talk than anyone on the team. Woodley's conditioning has been in question due to his injury issues and poor performance during the past two seasons. Todd Haley, the Steelers offensive coordinator, is also in the news as he is a candidate for the Arizona Cardinals head coaching position. Also, Omar Khan, the Steelers salary cap guru, is a finalist for the New York Jets open general manager ... Read More
Why Mike Wallace is treated unfairly by Steeler fans
Throughout the course of the Steeler season, one of the most talked about things was the play of Mike Wallace. Wallace had a tough season, and became known for his poor effort on the field by fans. He was booed at times, to go along with people consistently saying they don’t want him to come back for the 2013-2014 season. After you finish reading this, you should all understand why Wallace is treated completely unfair by Steeler fans. First off, we’re going to talk about the whole “drop” ... Read More
Thoughts on the Steelers and Pengiuns from The Pittsburgh Housewife
Considering there was not a tremendous amount of actual sports activity this week, the Pittsburgh sports scene has been busy. Mainly off the field/ice. Steelers’ running back Chris Rainey was released hours after being arrested for attacking his girlfriend in Florida. Might you ask, why did this dipshit attack his girlfriend? His answer, she took his phone. Yes folks, the girl took his phone. At least the Rooney’s managed to cut ties with him, even though I’m sure it wasn’t too painful to say ... Read More
2013 Steelers Mock Draft
The National Championship game ends College Football’s Bowl season and is the final contributor to draft statuses before the NFL scouting combine and player’s pro days. As of now, the Steelers may be looking a couple players from Alabama’s rout over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Steelers 2013 Mock Draft: Round 1.) Manti Te’o, ILB, Notre Dame Manti Te’o had a bad National Championship game which has finally shown many people what I have been saying all along. Te’o is a good linebacker ... Read More