The look of the Steelers backfield for the 2014 season will look drastically different than the one that entered the 2013 season. In the opening game of the 2013 season, Pittsburgh listed Isaac Redman as the starter at running back. LaRod Stephens-Howling was the first back to carry the ball ...
Make no doubt about it: special teams can make or break a team. Several games in the 2013 season came down to critical plays on special teams, such as the annihilation of the Cincinnati Bengals at home, or the famous "assist" by Mike Tomlin on a Jacoby Jones punt return, ...
Most of my blog entries come about from debates among fans. One that I commonly hear, season after season, is how Mike Tomlin inherited Bill Cowher's team. I'm sure it's a tagline the head coach largely ignores, but one he can't easily shake. The criticism has been dialed up after ...
For many NFL teams, an 8-8 season would be an achievement; showing progress toward making the playoffs. For Steeler Nation, an 8-8 season is a disappointment: fans have been unusually spoiled by a team that has played in 3 Super Bowls within a decade, and hasn't had a losing record ...
A lot to do about nothing: that appears to be the result of a "report" which surfaced over a week ago, stating Steeler's linebacker Jason Worilds turned down a contract offer with the team. The report was debunked, per an anonymous team source, who says a contract has not been ...
Many Steeler fans were scratching their head after day 2 of this year's NFL Draft: Dri Archer? Who is he? Why did we select him? The third round pick made waves, as many analysts pegged the Steelers' draft needs to a CB and WR. By the end of day 2, ...
With all of the rumors of a potential Brett Keisel return to the Steelers, I've compiled a simple yes/no list of reasons why we may (or may not) "Fear The Beard" in 2014. Will Brett Keisel return? Yes. Cam Heyward is the only player solidified in his position at defensive end. We ...
A report surfaced yesterday, suggesting the Steelers could move away from their traditional 3-4 defense. Other reports have surfaced in past off-seasons suggesting the same changes, many times to a 4-3 defense, though much hasn't changed through the years. However, the Steelers have already become a hybrid defense, playing more ...
Josh Freeman appears to be the best free agent quarterback still on the market. Analysts are beginning to question whether his football career is over. No one is linking him to the Pittsburgh Steelers, nor am I suggested the two sides have had talks. However, would signing Freeman make sense ...