When you consider the incredible performances this season of the Pittsburgh Steelers trio of Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, and Le'Veon Bell, it's simply impossible to argue there is a better combination of quarterback, wide receiver, and running back in the NFL today. In fact, when you consider the seasons each player is having in 2014, it's hard to come up with many combinations that have been better in NFL history. Don't get me wrong, there's been some great trios over the years, ... Read More
Falcons’ passing attack presents challenge for Steelers
Anyone who tuned into the Monday Night Football match up between the Green Packers and Atlanta Falcons watched two of the top passing attacks in the NFL shine on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field. Despite of frigid temperatures and light snow, Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan combined for over 700 yards passing and seven touchdowns. Considering the Packers and Falcons have two of top passing games in the NFL, it probably should not be a surprise that in spite of the wintry conditions, these two ... Read More
Antonio Brown proves to be among the best in the game
Antonio Brown is currently the best wide receiver in the NFL. Being a part of the Pittsburgh media may have some thinking there is some bias there, but as things stand today, Brown is indeed the best wide receiver in the NFL. Better than Demarius Thomas. Better than T.Y. Hilton and Brandon Marshall. Dare I say it, better than the great Calvin Johnson. The numbers this season certainly support that bold assertion. Brown leads the NFL with 71 catches, 15 more than Hilton's second place ... Read More
Antonio Brown must shoulder responsibility for undisciplined play
After a loss like the one on Sunday against the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers, you can find plenty of scapegoats and people to blame. For many fans, the easiest solution is to place the blame squarely on the shoulders of Mike Tomlin. It seemed that many can't get rid themselves of Tomlin quick enough. I don't necessarily subscribe to that viewpoint, but when you lose fans lose perspective, their views can change on the fly. Especially when you lose the way the Pittsburgh Steelers did on ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Show Promising Signs In Preseason Win Over Buffalo
The Pittsburgh Steelers are pinning their revival hopes on a high-flying offense and a rejuvenated defense. After a so-so preseason opener against the Giants last week, the Steelers showed a promising preview of that game plan Saturday night at Heinz Field, controlling the first half in a 19-16 victory over the Buffalo Bills. Pittsburgh's first exhibition win since Aug. 30, 2012 - a span of five games - featured a nearly-flawless Ben Roethlisberger and a dynamic performance from rookie ... Read More
Training camp notes from Latrobe
Another day down as Steelers continued their final week of training camp at St Vincent's College in Latrobe with two joint practices with the Buffalo Bills. This was the first time the Steelers have held a joint practice with another NFL team during the eight-year tenure of head coach Mike Tomlin. Both Steelers and Bills fans packed St. Vincent's and were treated to great weather and plenty of action. Here's some of the quick hits I can share with the readers as the Steelers get ready to take ... Read More
Training camp notes from Latrobe
It was beautiful day at Latrobe yesterday as the rain (for the most part) held off, and the Steelers continued to prepare for their first pre-season game of the 2014 season. The Steelers will travel to New York to play the Giants on Saturday night. Here's some of the some observations I made watching practice yesterday. *Bumped into Carnell Lake before practice began, and Lake just happened to be my favorite player from the 90's teams. I gotta tell you, Mr. Lake looks like he could still play ... Read More
Justin Brown impresses at training camp
When the Steelers released their initial training camp depth chart a few days ago, there were certainly a few surprises. However, the biggest might have been wide receiver Justin Brown, who was listed as the primary back up behind pro bowler Antonio Brown. Selected in the sixth round in the 2013 draft, Brown was one of the final cuts in training camp, and spent the remainder of his first season on the Steelers practice squad. Brown seems to be opening eyes in his second training camp with the ... Read More
Are Steelers Likely Facing Another March Massacre?
The Steelers are in salary cap troubles once again which means for the second year in a row the team could be saying goodbye to multiple veteran players. Pittsburgh will be forced to let many, if not all, of their unrestricted free agents walk and they will need to a good draft in April to offset their losses. It's time for the Steelers to let some of their young players take over and to do so they will have to cut some of the aging veterans. Here is a breakdown of each position on the roster as ... Read More
Mock off-season: Steelers may fill holes via free agency this off-season
The Pittsburgh Steelers could be looking to improve and add depth at multiple positions across the roster. It is still early in the process, but if you take a look at 2013 NFL mock Drafts across the internet it is clear that no one really knows what the Steelers will do with that first pick. There are plenty of positions they could choose to address early in the draft, but they only have a limited number of picks. That means that the Steelers may have to do something uncharacteristic and fill ... Read More