Now that the Denver Broncos are officially Super Bowl champions, all eyes can turn to next season and who will be drinking a lot of Budweisers as Peyton Manning and his teammates did Sunday night.Vegas already gives the Pittsburgh Steelers a very good shot to be that team.Immediately after the Super Bowl concluded, odds were released on the favorites to capture the Lombardi Trophy next season, and three teams that watched this year’s event are the early favorites.The Steelers, along with the New ... Read More

There is one question asked about possible Pittsburgh Steelers draft picks almost every year: Can he be a quality kick returner?The Steelers have tried numerous avenues to enhance their kickoff return unit since Mike Tomlin was hired in 2007, and most of them have failed.Willie Reid, who was drafted by Bill Cowher, was a dud after excelling as a returner at Florida State. Former All-Pro Eddie Drummond couldn’t make the team after the 2008 pre-season. Using big backs like Najeh Davenport and Gary ... Read More

When the Pittsburgh Steelers offense takes the field next season, it will boast arguably the most dangerous group of skill players in the NFL. Franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will have a embarrassment of riches at his disposal starting with the rushing duo of Le'Veon Bell and DeAngelo Williams along with an array of outstanding receivers led by Antonio Brown, Heath Miller and Martavis Bryant. Things are not quite as clear for an offensive line that will be expected to be the vital cog ... Read More

The Pittsburgh Steelers have long had a history of inconsistancy when it came to the punter's position. Many teams have that problem, so the Steelers aren't alone. That said, it still doesn't make the problem a good one. The Steelers thought they had their guy in 2007 when a young punter from Baylor University named Daniel Sepulveda came into the picture.The Steelers couldn't be more wrong. Ever since the beginning of the "Sepulveda days" until right now, the Steelers have had eight different ... Read More

Yesterday we took a look at some of the key free agents on offense heading into the offseason. Now we will focus on the defense and what might be on the horizon once the free agent signing frenzy begins. Let's take a closer look. Steve McLendon (DL)- Much like Ramon Foster on the other side of the ball, McLendon has quietly been an important cog for the Steelers defense. Given the unenviable task of taking over for Casey Hampton at nose tackle, McLendon has contributed to a Steelers run defense ... Read More

Looking ahead to the 2016 season, it's hard not to be excited about the Pittsburgh Steelers offense  that could potentially end up being one of the best in NFL history. Yes, it could be that good. Bold statement to be sure, but with the collection of talent expected back next season there are plenty of reasons to believe the sky is the limit for the unit. Among those leading the way will be the trio of Ben Roethlisberger, Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. Add the likes of Maurkice Pouncey, David ... Read More

Sammie Coates may be the most important receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2016, after Antonio Brown.And Coates only caught one regular season pass in 2015.Coates has never been short on raw ability. He pairs his 6-foot-1, 212 pounds and 33 3/8 inch arm-stature with 4.43 second 40-yard dash time. In college, he used his size/speed ability to average 21 yards per reception, and showed the ability to create separation everywhere on the field.The ability is there for Coates to be a star ... Read More

Am I the only one who watched yesterday's Conference championships and spent much of it wondering what could have been for the Pittsburgh Steelers? Watching the Denver Broncos advance to the Super Bowl over the hated New England Patriots assuredly was a consolation prize for dejected Steelers fans, but it couldn't possibly ease the pain of a season lost to injuries and misfortune. Sure, the idea of Peyton Manning, days short of his 40th birthday, going out a winner makes for a perfect storyline ... Read More

Way back in October 2015, the Pittsburgh Steelers placed cornerback Cortez Allen on their Injured Reserve list for the rest of the season. Allen had suffered a knee injury and was constantly battling it in the first six games of the season. After the Steelers Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals, the team decided to put him on the season-ending reserve list.However, Allen was only active in Week 1. Against the New England Patriots, Allen recorded three solo tackles and three assists. For ... Read More