It's hard to believe that another NFL season is starting tomorrow, isn't it? Maybe it's the play of the Pirates all summer, or maybe the product is getting less and less desirable to watch on the field. Either way, I'm not the only one who has had enough of Deflategate or Tebowmania Part 2. I'm ready to watch some action on the field. For the fourth straight year, I'll take a shot at predicting the division winners, playoff matchups and Super Bowl winner, as well as the individual awards. ... Read More
Players on Steelers practice squad typically don’t last with team
Practice squad players in the NFL can be as interchangeable as car parts. Facing a left-footed punter this week? Better add a left-footed punter to the practice squad to prepare, and then drop him from it after the game. The team next on the schedule has a mobile starting quarterback? Someone to replicate him in practice is a must. This is, after all, a practice squad, and what better way to use it than to have it help maximize the preparation for the next opponent? Teams can keep up to ... Read More
2015 Pittsburgh Steelers preview and prediction
Although the Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to play a down in the 2015 season, it would be fair to say they have already dealt with their fair share of tough breaks and bad news. Toughest schedule statistically in the NFL? Check. Open on the road against the defending Super Bowl champion? Check. Injuries and suspensions to a number of key members of the team? Indeed. That's just scratching the surface if you ask a lot of Steeler fans who don't exactly give you the impression ... Read More
Roster overview & analysis for 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers: Defense/Special teams
With the Steelers 53-man roster set and the team preparing to open the season at the New England Patriots, let's look at the depth chart for the defense and special teams. Defensive line (7): Cameron Heyward, Steve McClendon, Stephon Tuitt, Cam Thomas, Daniel McCullers, L.T. Walton, Caushaud Lyons The starting trio of Heyward, McClendon and Tuitt won't remind anyone of let's say Aaron Smith, Casey Hampton and Brett Keisel circa 2008, but that does not mean they are capable of a solid ... Read More
Steelers trim roster to 53
With the preseason over and Pittsburgh's Week 1 match up against the New England Patriots just five days away, the team had to trim its roster down to 53 players. The Steelers announced through a team-issued release that they have released the following players: running backs Josh Harris and Jawon Chisholm, defensive linemen Matt Conrath, Ethan Hemer and Mike Thornton, safeties Jordan Dangerfield, Alden Darby and Gerod Holliman, offensive linemen Reese Dismukes, B.J. Finney and Doug ... Read More
POLL: How concerned are you about the Steelers?
After another preseason loss yesterday, how concerned are you about the Steelers as they big preparing for the New England Patriots? [poll id="147"] ... Read More
Steelers release statement on Bryant’s pending suspension, make roster moves
After remaining relatively silent on the issue, the Steelers addressed Martavis Bryant's pending four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy, as he reportedly tested positive for marijuana. Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert had the following to say in a team-issued release: "We are disappointed in Martavis’ actions that has led to his four-game suspension. It is a disappointment to our entire organization as well as our fans, but we will continue to support ... Read More
COLUMN: Despite questions, don’t give up on Steelers defense just yet.
After a 2014 campaign where the defense was far from the dominant unit fans have been accustomed to having over the years, the Pittsburgh Steelers head into the upcoming season with many questions and plenty of doubters. That's certainly fair. Despite of an 11-5 record good enough to win the challenging AFC North, it was the Steelers prolific offense that was largely responsible for that success. The Steelers defense never found a groove in 2014, ranking 17th in the league in both total yards ... Read More
POLL: Does the Vick signing change your feelings about the Steelers?
Now that the signing is official, how do you feel about the Steelers signing Michael Vick? Is it a business decision, or are you appalled that they'd bring someone in that did what he did. [poll id="145"] ... Read More
Steelers fall to Jaguars, drop to 0-2 in preseason
The Steelers are still looking for their first win of the preseason, as they fell to 0-2 with their 23-21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Steelers first-team offense, which didn’t see the field in the preseason opener last week, made quick work of the Jaguars defense. Roethlisberger completed a pair of passes to Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell, moving the chains. Bell then added on with a 16-yard scamper off the right side. Two plays later, on third and five Roethlisberger connected ... Read More