Landry Jones seemed to secure his role as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ backup quarterback. But he’s also shown signs he may not be the best option for that job. With veteran quarterbacks Bruce Gradkowski and Mike Vick set to hit free agency, the Steelers have a decision to make in the coming weeks on if Jones will be the next man up if starter Ben Roethlisberger goes down. If not, they may be forced to sign a free agent quarterback, or draft one for competition. After three underwhelming ... Read More
Three down: Season in review part two
Yesterday, we took a look at some of the best moments and performances by the 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers in our first of two installments of three up, three down. In part two of of the series, let's look at some of the worst of the past season. Three down: *There's little doubt that the secondary was a big issue for the Steelers and it will be a hot-button topic during the off-season. Only the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints gave more yards through the air than the Steelers dismal ... Read More
What does the future at QB look like for the Steelers?
While the Denver Broncos prepare for the New England Patriots on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be discussing topics like free agency, trades and the upcoming draft. However, one big topic they will discuss is their quarterback situation. Let's be honest, Ben Roethlisberger isn't as young as he used to be, and Landry Jones is certainly not the future most fans would want. Roethlisberger did have a decent season, considering all the injuries he went through, finishing it off by throwing ... Read More
Three up: Season in review part one
In the wake of the Pittsburgh Steelers gut-wrenching loss to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional playoff this past Sunday, many fans are still trying to cope with the fact that a season with so many ups and downs is now over. The loss to the Broncos was in many ways a caricature of the season as a whole; agonizingly close, yet in the end, something would happen to sabotage the Steelers in the end. Although the loss in Denver meant hopes of a seventh Super Bowl title will have a to wait ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Broncos
Agonizingly close to earning a trip to New England to play in the AFC Championship game, the Pittsburgh Steelers were unable to hold a one-point fourth-quarter lead and would eventually falter to the Denver Broncos, 23-16. It was a gutty peformance by a Steelers team ravaged by injuries, but ultimately their efforts came up just short and will leave everyone to wonder what could have been with healthy group playing in Denver. In our final installment of Three up three down, let's take a look ... Read More
AFC Divisional Playoff preview: Steelers vs. Broncos
Just a month ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to muster a second-half comeback win against the Denver Broncos in no small part due to a massive game from the Steelers passing attack and a defense that found a way to completely shut down a quarterback that shredded them for two quarters. A lot has changed since the Steelers defeated the Broncos 34-27 at Heinz Field in late December. Injuries have dramatically changed the cast of characters for the rematch in Denver as the two teams collide ... Read More
So you’re saying there’s a chance? Steelers defense key to upset in Denver
When news broke this morning that All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has officially been ruled out for Sunday's AFC Divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos, the daunting challenge of advancing to the AFC title game got all the more difficult. Already dealing with the absence of DeAngelo Williams and the reality of Ben Roethlisberger being nowhere close to 100 percent with a shoulder injury, the loss of Brown makes the odds of pulling off the upset pretty steep. Winning the ... Read More
Williams out, Roethlisberger questionable for Sunday
Adam Jones was rehearsing his apology to Steelers receiver Antonio Brown on Friday morning, as word came out that the All-Pro receiver will miss Sunday's game against the Broncos with ongoing concussion symptoms. The news got worse for the team, as it was announced that running back DeAngelo Williams would miss the contest on Sunday, while quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be questionable. According the Jason Mackey of DK on Pittsburgh Sports, Martavis Bryant said that Roethlisberger was ... Read More
Steelers passing attack faces plenty of challenges against Broncos
As the Steelers prepare to travel to Denver for their AFC Divisional playoff matchup with the top-seeded Broncos, they do it knowing that they are more than capable of coming away with a victory. It was less than a month ago that the Steelers were able to defeat the Broncos thanks to a 21-point second outburst that turned a 27-13 deficit into a 34-27 comeback win. It was the efforts of Ben Roethlisberger (380 passing yards, three TD's) and Antonio Brown (16 catches, 189 yards, two TD's) that ... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, expected to play vs. Denver
By all accounts, the Pittsburgh Steelers were pretty lucky to escape Cincinnati with a win on Saturday. They also appear pretty lucky to have escaped in good health. After Saturday's Wild card win, things looked gloom for the possibilities for both quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Antonio Brown being able to face the Denver Broncos on Sunday, but it looks like the Steelers will have their two best players in uniform. Roethlisberger had an MRI on his shoulder ... Read More