The journey from undrafted free agent to the ranks of the NFL has finally come for former Cal U safety Rontez Miles. Miles, who went undrafted in 2013, has been on the New York Jets practice squad off and on since graduating and trying to make it in the world of pro football. It was announced Tuesday that Miles has been added to the Jets 53-man roster. The Jets released corner back Josh Thomas and brought Miles up. The move makes sense, Miles having had a solid preseason this past year ... Read More
Steelers “power trio” of Roethlisberger, Brown, and Bell are making NFL history
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
Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card after big win vs. Falcons
The Pittsburgh Steelers may be hitting their stride at the right time, coming away with a big 27-20 victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, in Atlanta. There was a lot to like about the Steelers performance as they inched closer to a playoff spot with the win. With that being said, let’s take a look at how the Steelers graded out in my weekly Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card. Quarterback- Ben Roethlisberger didn’t throw a touchdown pass, but more importantly didn’t throw an ... Read More
Steelers beat Falcons, improve playoff hopes
The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-5) were one of three AFC North teams to win in Week 15, remaining on top of the AFC Wild Card standings with a 27-20 victory at the Atlanta Falcons (5-9). After the Steelers settled for two field goals in the first quarter, William Gay set the tone and gave his team a 13-0 lead with an interception of Matt Ryan returned 52 yards for a touchdown. It was Gay's third such play of the season, the most by any Steelers defensive player in any season in franchise ... Read More
Julio Jones out for Falcons
After days of speculation, the Atlanta Falcons top receiving threat is out for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Julio Jones was ruled out by team doctors about two hours prior to kickoff as he continues to struggle with an injury to his hip. That means Roddy White and Harry Douglas will be the top two targets for Falcons QB Matt Ryan. The only other significant inactive players in this Week 15 matchup for Atlanta are T Jonathan Scott and CB Robert Alford. For Pittsburgh, LB ... Read More
Steelers, Falcons can damage each other’s playoff hopes
They are no doubt two teams with very different records and resumes in 2014, but the situations are very similar entering Week 15 for the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) and the Atlanta Falcons (5-8). Pittsburgh is currently atop the AFC Wild Card standings and just a half-game behind division-leading Cincinnati (8-4-1) after defeating the Bengals last week, while Atlanta is tied with the New Orleans Saints (5-8) in a poor, but tight NFC South. Pittsburgh still gets to host Cincinnati in the season ... Read More
Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell named AFC offensive player of the week
Who knew what the Steelers had when they drafted Le'Veon Bell out of Michigan State last year in the second round. Bell, a three-down, workhorse back, has carried the load for the Steelers' offense for much of the season. In Sunday's come-from-behind win over the Cincinnati Bengals, Bell once again carried the load for the Steelers, and the rest of the league took notice, as he was named the AFC offensive player of the week. Bell rushed for 185 yards on 26 carries during the game, and he ... 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
End is near for Steelers’ Ike Taylor
Prior to the start of the third quarter’s last play in the Pittsburgh Steelers-Cincinnati Bengals showdown this past Sunday, Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor lined up across from Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green. When the ball snapped and play began, the young Green swiftly maneuvered around the veteran Taylor’s attempt at press coverage, which caused Green to zoom yards ahead of Taylor and generate an 81-yard touchdown catch-and-run on a go route. Green’s score put the Bengals up 21-17 to start ... Read More
PSN Player of the Week: Le’Veon Bell
When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Le'Veon Bell in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft, few could have imagined the impact the Michigan State product would have so early in his career. The 22-year-old running back has quickly become one of the best in the game, and is putting together a season that rivals any back in the National Football League. In Sunday's pivotal 42-21 win against the Cincinnati Bengals, Bell was a dominating force. His performance not only helped the Steelers inch ... Read More