Ha ha! When the Bengals play at Heinz field on Thursday night, it will have been about one month since Ward broke the jaw of linebacker Keith Rivers with a crushing but legal block. Rivers, only halfway through his eight week jaw-wired-shut sentence, will not suit up for the contest but looks forward to their next meeting. “Wrrmph gomphs armph cmphs armph,” he growled through clenched teeth.
How about “Steelers Buzz Bolts?” “Chargers Drained at Heinz?” “Steelers 11, Chargers 10, Refs $$$$$$?” How does a team have a 300 yard passer, 100 yard receiver and 100 yard rusher, own TOP by a 13:02 margin, win the turnover battle +2 with zero of their own, run 23 more offensive plays than their opponent, score on a safety and still win by only one point? It helps to also win the penalty game by…
On a day that saw snow and on a field of muck Fast Willie Parker showed why the Steelers’ running game had floundered over the last several games: He wasn’t there. Back from injuries but still nicked, Parker pounded out a tough 115 on 25 clock eating carries. He showed that extra burst that had been missing from the running game, even though his backup Mewelde Moore filled in admirably during Parker’s absence. Provided he…
Willie Parker continues to rehab and expects to play against the San Diego Chargers this coming Sunday. While Mewelde Moore has posted impressive (better) numbers in Parker’s absence, the Steelers lack of depth at the position is a concern. Having Parker back will allow Moore to focus on his return and 3rd down duties, hopefully keeping him fresh for the remainder of the season. Perhaps the fall off in Parker’s production this season can be…
The home loss to the Colts finds the Steelers sitting (barely) atop the AFCN with a 6-3 record. The next two games are at home versus the struggling Chargers of San Diego and the ever-hapless Cincinnati Bengals. These are games the Steelers simply must win if they harbor thoughts of playing deep into the playoffs in the new year. After these two relative cream puffs the going gets tougher with 3 of the final 5…
With a 17-7 Steelers lead and the defense turning in yet another stingy performance, it appeared little more was needed than a couple of first downs to run out the clock and head into halftime with momentum and high hopes of continuing the beating on the other side. Whoah, nelly! The Colts would have none of that. After their fourth straight punt ended their 5th drive, the Colts had the Steelers start from their own…
Heresy! Heresy! Burn him at the stake! OK, I get it, don’t mess with the 27 million dollar man. Ah, screw it. The Steelers have to sit Big Ben to save him from himself and from the offensive line and frankly, the Steelers playoff hopes from him. What if the Colts game played out like the Redskins game of the prior week? Ben sits after the half and Lefty comes in to rally the troops…
