NEWS
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to place the franchise tag on linebacker LaMarr Woodley.
This was the final year of Woodley’s rookie contract, a deal that he has certainly outperformed and then some.
He has become one of the team’s top defenders and most feared pass rushers, taking advantage of the attention focused on James Harrison.
Woodley is one of the team’s top blitzers, a major part of their defense and a terror for opposing quarterbacks. (Read More…)
Monday, February 21, 2011 at 3:36 pm by steve
Tags: Steelers news, Steelers schedule, Steelers tickets
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu was named the Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year.
Polamalu won the award in a very close race, edging out Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews by just a couple of votes.
The safety didn’t have his best statistical season in 2010, but he made a number of big plays that changed the outcomes in games.
Polamalu is a fantastic player and had a very good year, but a number of other players were probably more deserving of the award. (Read More…)
Friday, February 4, 2011 at 9:29 pm by steve
Tags: Steelers news, Steelers schedule, Steelers tickets
The Pittsburgh Steelers made things a little bit more interesting in the AFC North with a 22-17 loss to the New York Jets.
Despite the absence of safety Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh’s defense played exceptionally well.
The problem is that they gave up a kickoff return for a touchdown and a safety, both of which came back to haunt them in the end.
Running back Rashard Mendenhall was one of the bright spots, rushing for 100 yards and a score. (Read More…)
Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 6:44 pm by steve
Tags: Steelers news, Steelers schedule, Steelers tickets
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is not happy with the way fines are currently handed out in the NFL and he has a solution.
Polamalu compared the NFL to the U.S. government and said there is a need for a system of checks and balances.
The safety finds it crazy and unfair that the same people handing out the fines also hear the appeals.
He said it should be set up so that a different group hears the appeals of fines and can make a fair decision. (Read More…)
Monday, November 15, 2010 at 11:31 am by steve
Tags: Steelers news, Steelers schedule, Steelers tickets
The Pittsburgh Steelers have upgraded their offensive line by signing veteran tackle Flozell Adams to a two-year contract.
The Steelers offensive line was a disappointment last season and they already lost their best player, Willie Colon, for the season due to an Achilles injury.
There was talk that the Steelers didn’t want to sign Adams because they felt they would have to overpay to get him.
They probably did overpay in the end, as Adams doesn’t deserve a two-year contract at this point in his career. (Read More…)
Friday, July 30, 2010 at 5:23 pm by steve
Tags: Steelers news, Steelers schedule, Steelers tickets
Kaye Cowher, the wife of former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher, passed away after a long battle with skin cancer.
Cowher said that his wife was such a loving and compassionate person and that she was the foundation of the family.
At just 54 years of age, Kaye’s passing is both surprising and tragic. Many probably weren’t even aware that Cowher’s wife was very sick.
Cowher hasn’t coached in the NFL in several years but has been rumored to be a top candidate for many jobs the past couple of seasons. (Read More…)
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 5:40 am by steve
Tags: Steelers news, Steelers schedule, Steelers tickets
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has returned to practice and is getting a lot of help from those around him.
He speaks regularly with head coach Mike Tomlin, who has become somewhat of a counselor for the veteran.
Some players on the team said they already notice a change in Big Ben and hope it’s a permanent move.
Roethlisberger was said to be very anxious to get back out on the field for the first time since the offseason incident.
The team is doing its best to spread around repetitions to Bryon Leftwich and Dennis Dixon while still getting Big Ben plenty of action.
Friday, June 4, 2010 at 4:09 pm by steve
By Bud L. Ellis
This week’s six-game suspension of Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completely changes the way fans look at the 2010 season.
With the National Football League releasing game dates and times for the upcoming season, the picture on what the Steelers’ two-time Super Bowl winning QB will miss comes into focus.
Pittsburgh’s first six games start with a home date with Atlanta on Sept. 12. That’s followed by two consecutive road games: at Tennessee and at Tampa Bay. That’s followed with a home game against Baltimore, a playoff team from last season, on Oct. 3.
The bye week is Oct. 10, followed by a home game against Cleveland and a road game at Tampa Bay. Game No. 7 is Oct. 24 at Miami, followed by a trip Oct. 31 to Super Bowl champion New Orleans on Sunday Night Football. Another prime-time game follows, a Monday Night Football showing at Cincinnati on Nov. 8.
A third straight prime-time game is next, a home game with New England on Sunday Night Football Nov. 14. Pittsburgh then plays host to Oakland before two straight road games at Buffalo and a Sunday Night Football contest at Baltimore on Dec. 5.
Three straight home games follow: vs. Cincinnati, vs. the New York Jets and a Thursday Night Football game Dec. 23 vs. Carolina. The season ends Jan. 2 at Cleveland.
—30—
Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 9:47 pm by bud
Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Ben Roethlisberger, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, National Football League, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans
By Bud L. Ellis
The Pittsburgh Steelers ended up in a rare place last season: outside the National Football League playoffs.
If the Steelers hope to return to the postseason this time around, they’re going to have to navigate a difficult schedule during which seven of their 16 games are against playoff teams.
The National Football League has released its list of home games and road games for the upcoming season. Dates and times have not been announced yet.
Half of Pittsburgh’s home games feature teams that made the postseason in 2009: AFC North champion Cincinnati, AFC East champion New England, and two AFC wild-card teams: Baltimore and the New York Jets. The rest of the home schedule includes games against Cleveland, Atlanta, Carolina and Oakland.
On the road, the Steelers face games at Cincinnati and Baltimore, as well as a trip to New Orleans to play the Super Bowl champion Saints. The remainder of the road schedule is rounded out by trips to Cleveland, Miami, Buffalo, Tennessee and Tampa Bay.
Pittsburgh’s schedule ranks 21st in the NFL, based on opponents’ winning percentage.
—30—
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 5:46 pm by bud
Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, National Football League, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans
