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Safety Troy Polamalu Returns to Practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers
November 23rd, 2012 at 10:40 PM
Two days after welcoming some new players and seeing a Pro Bowl player return to the practice field, history repeated itself for the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday. Safety Troy Polamalu, who has missed the majority of the season battling a calf injury, took part in team activities today.***PHOTO1***While he was limited...
Breaking Down the Defensive Line for the 2012 Pittsburgh Steelers Roster
May 24th, 2012 at 8:33 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in somewhat a rebuilding stage along their defensive line. Gone to retirement are long-time veterans defensive end Aaron Smith and nose tackle Chris Hoke and even nose tackle Casey Hampton, who is recovering from an ACL injury, had to take a large pay cut to remain...
The Season That was a Failure for the Pittsburgh Steelers
January 14th, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers 2011 season has been closed, how are we to assess this season? The Steelers have set a standard with six Super Bowl Championships over the years, which means the expectation is to win it all every year. While that is unrealistic, in New York Yankees fans expect a World Series every year and anything short...
Assessing the Pittsburgh Steelers Win Over the Cleveland Browns
January 2nd, 2012 at 12:40 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to earn their 12th victory of the 2011 regular season as they toppled the Cleveland Browns 13-9. With the playoffs now on the horizon and the Steelers holding down the No. 5 seed, the road to the Super Bowl will be tough and it will begin against the Denver Broncos next Sunday.
***PHOTO1***With...
Assessing the Pittsburgh Steelers Loss to the San Francisco 49ers
December 21st, 2011 at 10:01 PM
Over 24 hours have passed since the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night and there is a lot to assess in that defeat. If the Steelers had won they would have finally gotten a leg up on the Baltimore Ravens, they would have taken over the top spot in the AFC as...
Pittsburgh Steelers to Have Success in the Playoffs… Healthy or Hot?
December 9th, 2011 at 6:23 PM
The season is winding down with the Pittsburgh Steelers at 10-3 and currently in 1st place in the AFC North. Although the full slate of week 14 games have yet to be played and the Baltimore Ravens hold a 9-3 record and the division tie-breaker by way of the series sweep. ...
Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Line
November 18th, 2011 at 2:05 PM
***PHOTO1***The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line has been an area this season that has been full of changes. Some changes were good, some were due to happen at any time and some sudden.
The changes have been to the line as Aaron Smith got hurt which allowed Ziggy Hood to emerge. Also...
Was the Defensive Meltdown Just a Phase for the Pittsburgh Steelers Defense?
November 8th, 2011 at 10:09 PM
It was 12 plays that started at the eight yard line. It was a four point lead that was supposed to be held up as had been done many times in the past, but in this game after taking a fourth quarter lead the Pittsburgh Steelers defense couldn't close out...
Mid Week Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report for Week Eight
October 26th, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Going into their week eight contest with the New England Patriots, as a whole the Pittsburgh Steelers may be as healthy as they have been since the opening game, but a couple key missing defensive cogs will put the team at a distinct disadvantage versus the league's forth ranked scoring...
Pittsburgh Steelers Aaron Smith Out for the Season After Undergoing Neck Surgery
October 25th, 2011 at 10:54 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced yesterday that veteran defensive end Aaron Smith would be placed on injured reserve as he required season-ending neck surgery. Smith has been injured multiple times over the course of the past couple seasons, including three stints on injured reserve in three consecutive years and four of...
Pittsburgh Steelers Finally Come Together to Gain Balance, Beat Tennessee Titans 38-17
October 9th, 2011 at 5:16 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers earned their third win of the season on Sunday as they out performed the Tennessee Titans in all phases of the game. The Steelers defense was able to stop the Titans from gaining any semblance of a running game, and the offense was able to run the ball effectively...
Pittsburgh Steelers – Tennessee Titans GameDay
October 9th, 2011 at 9:37 AM
***PHOTO1***With week five upon us, the Pittsburgh Steelers will host just their second home game of the season and this time it will be the 3-1 Tennessee Titans that will be trying to knock the Steelers record to 2-3. The Steelers have to take advantage of finally having a home game,...
How Will Dick LeBeau Solve the Pittsburgh Steelers Inability to Stop the Run?
October 6th, 2011 at 9:27 AM
***PHOTO1***It is no secret that the biggest problem for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense is something that they once were the best in the league at stopping. Now it seems offensive coordinators have finally solved the mystery that has plagued them over the last eight seasons, which is running the football on...
Is The Window of Championship Opportunity Closing on The Pittsburgh Steelers?
July 3rd, 2011 at 9:01 AM
After going skimming through the roster of the Pittsburgh Steelers, it's hard not to notice the age factor that exist amongst many veteran players who are well into their 30's. With that thought running through the mind, is the Steelers window of Championship opportunity closing?
Many veterans throughout the roster are into...
Random Thoughts on The Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Line
July 2nd, 2011 at 7:46 AM
A major topic in this offseason has been that of the defensive line of the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Steelers targeting Cameron Hayward in the first round, its obvious that they are targeting the future of that line. Here are a few random thoughts about that defensive line as this...
Pittsburgh Steelers Breakout Candidates On Defense For 2011
June 25th, 2011 at 11:25 AM
There's a lot of opportunity on the Pittsburgh Steelers for young talented players to breakout in the upcoming season. Here is a list of the guys who I feel could emerge in the Dick Lebeau 3-4 system in 2011.
Ziggy Hood - Last season Hood started the final 13 games for...
The Future Of The Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Line
June 2nd, 2011 at 10:29 PM
As the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive front continues to age closer to their experation date, there are many bright hopes for the future to take the places of Aaron Smith and Casey Hampton.
Over the last two seasons the Steelers have strongly devoted their top pick last year and top pick this...
