With two games remaining, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking to finishing strong and extend their non-losing streak which dates back to 2003.  Even in a down year, there is no quit from the Steelers, who in a year of countless injuries and demoralizing defeats, continue to push forward. Over the last 10 games, the Steelers are 6-4 and yet could easily be 8-2. For Mike Tomlin's squad,  It's not how you start, it's how you finish. Attention should now be focused on personnel to see where ... Read More

In a season all but lost at this point, the Pittsburgh Steelers played for pride on Sunday night against the Bengals and didn't disappoint. Through all of the ups and downs, there has been one player who continues to silence critics. While Big Ben continues to have a stellar season amongst all the rumors, Antonio Brown has been the MVP of this team and should be considered in the talk for MVP of the league. Heading into training camp and during the preseason, there was a pressing concern of ... Read More

Over the past few years, the NFL has been the ultimate hypocritical league in professional sports in a number of different areas. The first and most discussed one is the whole player safety issue, which the league says it cares so much about. That topic is for another day, but really? You want to add additional games, add Thursday night games and have a team in London, but you're concerned about player safety? Oh. But getting back on track here, the other way the league is hypocritical is ... Read More

On a national stage and with the slimmest and unlikeliest of chances remaining to make the playoffs, the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-8) knocked off the AFC North division-leading Cincinnati Bengals (9-5) at Heinz Field.  Before an announced crowd of just over 45,000, the smallest Steelers home crowd in the history of Heinz Field, the Steelers played brilliantly from the opening kickoff and looked perhaps better than they have all season, winning 30-20. Less than five minutes into the game, ... Read More

A playoff berth can be clinched at Heinz Field on Sunday night and, sadly for the Pittsburgh faithful, it is the division opponent in position for that accomplishment.  The visiting Cincinnati Bengals (9-4) can clinch at least a Wild Card spot and possibly even win the AFC North title (with a Ravens loss or tie on Monday night) if they are victorious over the Steelers (5-8) in a primetime matchup.  Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh in a Week 2 Monday Night Football matchup on their home turf, by a ... Read More

Markus Wheaton was a highly-touted player in the 2013 NFL draft, as he is exactly the type of player the Steelers look for in a receiver; Quick, fast, great hands and a true playmaker.  During his career at Oregon State, Wheaton had a break-out year in his senior season, recording 91 receptions good for 1,244 yards and 11 touchdowns. Heading into Week 15, Wheaton's numbers have been less than desirable as he has six receptions for 64 yards on the year. In Training camp, Wheaton was praised by ... Read More

The Pittsburgh Steelers have never been about one player who makes or breaks their team. Furthermore, the Steelers are a dynasty and are arguably the most successful franchise for the simple fact that they're a team. Two quarterbacks, Terry Bradshaw and Ben Roethlisberger, have led the Steelers franchise to greatness. I take a look back and forward at two men who had/ have amazing talent around them, but are still amazing in their own right. During the 70s, the Steelers were loaded with ... Read More

They’ve fallen from No. 1 to No. 12 in total defense, but he number that really gnaws at the Steelers this season is 11. That’s how many plays the Steelers have surrendered of more than 50 yards. “Very frustrating,” strong safety Troy Polamalu acknowledged. “When you’ve been on defenses that really made their money not allowing them at all, or one in a season or two in a season, it’s really surprising. “It’s surprising both ways, like, ‘How can we give up this much this year?’ But it’s ... Read More

In a 2013 NFL draft class lacking running back talent deemed first round-worthy by any of the league's 32 teams, the top four choices at that position all came in the second round and have had regular playing time in their rookie season. Cincinnati's Giovanni Bernard (Round 2, Pick 5) has shared playing time with BenJarvus Green-Ellis, and has contributed seven total touchdowns and 4.7 yards per carry.  He has been a dual-threat out of the first-place Bengals' backfield, catching four ... Read More