Sometimes all an athlete needs is an opportunity. For Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Josh Harris, he very well could get the opportunity of a lifetime as the undrafted rookie likely will get his first NFL start and see his most action as a professional when the Steelers play host to the Baltimore Ravens Saturday night at Heinz Field in the opening round of the NFL Playoffs. That opportunity is something that Harris relishes. “You hate to be in this situation because a teammate ... Read More
Steelers sign RB Ben Tate
With the speculation running wild all Tuesday morning surrounding the possibility that the Pittsburgh Steelers were looking to sign running back Ben Tate, Tuesday afternoon they made it official. The team interviewed and worked out Tate earlier in the day and made the decision to sign the 26-year old. That also leads to the possibility that Le’Veon Bell will indeed be inactive Saturday night when the Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens. Tate was considered the top free agent running back ... Read More
Ben Tate expected to be signed by Steelers
With running back Le’Veon Bell’s status for Saturday night against the Baltimore Ravens not looking good, the Pittsburgh Steelers look to be taking steps to add depth at the position. According to several reports, the team will interview and workout Ben Tate on Tuesday and if all goes well are expected to sign the 26-year old. Tate was considered the top free agent running back this March after backing up Arian Foster in Houston for a few years. That led to him signing with the ... Read More
Are Steelers better without Taylor and Polamalu?
When the Steelers defensive starters were introduced last night in the electric playoff-like atmosphere of Heinz Field, it was hard not to notice two names missing as the starters were announced. After a decade of getting used to, and maybe a little spoiled by hearing the names of Ike Taylor and Troy Polamalu in big time games like the one last night against the Bengals, nagging injuries kept both on the sidelines. For Taylor, it's been a career with little fanfare or recognition beyond ... Read More
Don’t blame Reggie Nelson for Bell injury
Don't blame Reggie Nelson for the injury to Le'Veon Bell. Though it would be easy to do, and when you look at the low hit on arguably the best running back in the NFL, it gets even easier. After all, the third quarter hit to Bell's knee by the Bengals safety left Bell limping off the field with a hyperextension, and the injury has Bell's status for the Steelers playoff contest against the Baltimore Ravens very much in doubt. Beyond the fact that Bell has been dominant in 2014, and is even ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card after division clinching win vs. Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers capped off a solid regular season Sunday night by defeating the Cincinnati Bengals to capture the AFC North crown and earn the right to host a playoff game on Saturday. There was a lot to like about the Steelers performance and some things not to like as well. With that being said, here’s a look at how the Steelers graded out in my weekly Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card. Quarterback- Ben Roethlisberger was not feeling very well, but still managed to throw for 317 ... Read More
Steelers defeat Bengals to capture AFC North crown
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger battled a bad stomach bug Sunday night, but at the end of the night, it was the Cincinnati Bengals who left Heinz Filed sick. Roethlisberger threw for 317 yards and threw a pair of touchdown passes in leading the Steelers to a 27-17 victory over the visiting Bengals. Between a big day for Roethlisberger and some big plays made by the Steelers defense, the Steelers captured the AFC North crown and will host the Baltimore Ravens next Saturday ... Read More
Steelers inactives vs. Bengals
With the AFC North and the No. 3 seed on the line Sunday night at Heinz Field, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be going at it without a couple veterans that opened the season as starters on the Steelers defense. For the second consecutive game, both safety Troy Polamalu and cornerback Ike Taylor are both out. In addition to Taylor and Polamalu, quarterback Landry Jones, wide receiver Justin Brown, defensive end Clinton Geathers, offensive lineman Chris Hubbard and tight end Michael Palmer are ... Read More
Here We Go – Steelers Fight Song – 2014-15 Version
You have probably seen the popular hastag of #HereWeGo on Sundays when people are posting about the Steelers. Those 3 words became famous in Pittsburgh from the 1994 hit by Roger Wood, when he wrote the Steelers unofficial fight song, simply titled "Here We Go". Over the years, the song has resurfaced several times, usually around playoff time. With the Steelers locked into the playoffs, we bring you the 2014-15 version of Here We Go! #HereWeGo [html5mp3 id=1] ... Read More
Bengals, Steelers vie for AFC North crown
On the final Sunday of 2014, the Cincinnati Bengals (10-4-1) make the short trip east up the Ohio River to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5) in a battle for the AFC North division title and preferred playoff seeding. The winner will slot into the number three seed and is guaranteed a home game for Wild Card weekend, while the loser will go to Indianapolis as the five seed. Cincinnati has held the division lead throughout much of the season and has won five of six, yet that one loss at home ... Read More