The Pittsburgh Steelers found themselves in an unusual position during their early season bye week: With an unimpressive record of 1-2, they are under .500. It’s the first time the Steelers have had a losing record at the bye week since 2006. “Ha!” said the Pirates. “That’s nothing – we’ve been finishing the season under .500 for 20 years now.” Anyway, with the black and gold jerseys, tailgate grills, and television sets tucked away last weekend, it was our job to chronicle what the ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Recent Drafts Coming back to Haunt Them
The current question surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers is one of what exactly has happened to that once dominant Steelers' defense? You don't have to look further than the most recent NFL Draft's to find your answer. One thing the Steelers haven't done well in the Mike Tomlin-era is draft very well. Some of that has to do with drafting late and some of that can be attributed to not having many needs for the past few years, but the Tomlin-Kevin Colbert combination hasn't done as well as ... Read More
What’s Wrong with the Steelers Defense?
Since returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers as the defensive coordinator in 2004, Dick Lebeau's defenses have dominated the NFL leading to three Super Bowl appearances and two championship rings. The father of the zone blitz, originally implemented in Cincinnati in the late 1980s, has been lauded by many in the NFL as one of the best defensive coaches in league history while simultaneously reaching legendary status with Pittsburghers. However, despite his reputation of being a great ... Read More
Grading the Steelers Week 3 Loss to Raiders
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter their upcoming bye week sitting at a disappointing 1-2, after not being able to close out the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, as their defense allowed scores on their final five possessions. It's becoming a theme for the Steelers defense that can't seem to make big plays, playing without both James Harrison and Troy Polamalu. While that hurts some, it's hard to imagine this defense being that much better with both in the lineup. Despite the loss, there were some ... Read More
Steelers lose on last second field goal
A last second field goal and an Antonio Brown fumble led to the Steelers second loss of the season. Ben Roethlisberger played a very good game at the quarterback position throwing for four touchdowns. He picked up 384 yards altogether and did his best in helping the Steelers out. The opening drive resulted in a Carson Palmer interception on the first play from scrimmage. After a good return from Marcel Reese, Palmer tried throwing the first play and Ryan Clark intercepted it and returned it ... Read More
The Steelers in a trap game? Not so fast
I’ve heard rumblings afoot about the Steelers-Raiders tilt being “a trap game” due to the fact that the up-trending Steelers are favored by a mere four points on the road against an 0-2 Raider squad that has underperformed at home and on the road. Why such a tempting offer of minus 4? The prevailing logic suggests that if something is too good to be true, then it probably is. The Steelers laying four to make the post-Al Davis Raiders a home dog certainly meets that criteria. All the ... Read More
It’s time for Steelers fans to forget about “The Bus”
At 5-foot, 11-inches, he was hardly an intimidating persona. Weighing in at 252 pounds, he would at times appear pudgy and out of shape. His perpetually smiling face hardly instilled the kind of fear that Ravens’ linebacker Ray Lewis’ scowl did. Yet, despite these facts, former Steelers’ running back Jerome Bettis captured the love and adoration of Pittsburghers for a decade, and to this day stands as one of the most celebrated athletes in the city’s history. When Bettis benevolently ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers: Offensive Interference
Through eight quarters of football, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new offense has roused up the locals with a dizzying array of contradictions. It’s a run-heavy offense that struggles to run the ball. It’s a dynamic passing attack that rarely throws downfield. It has forsaken the no-huddle, dominated the time of possession, unleashed a previously underused tight end, and reigned in a previously swashbuckling quarterback. Yes, Todd Haley’s new system has been difficult to judge. The overarching ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Grades After Week 2 Win vs. Jets
The Pittsburgh Steelers bounced back nicely from their Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos, turning in a complete effort in a 27-10 victory over the New York Jets in front of a packed house at Heinz Field Sunday afternoon. As I will do every week of the season, here's a look at my complete grades for every position on the field. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was extremely efficient, completing 24 of his 31 passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns, without an interception. He was the key ... Read More
Steelers pick up first win of season against Jets
After a rough Sunday night football loss last week against Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, the Steelers were able to bounce back and pick up their first win of the 2012 season this afternoon. Ben Roethlisberger had a very solid day at the quarterback position, finishing the day with two touchdowns. While completing 24 of his 31 passing attempts (77 percent), Roethlisbeger used ten different targets throughout the day to help lead the team to a victory. The Steelers opened the game ... Read More