The Steelers got back on track in their home opener, blanking the disastrous Seahawks. Meanwhile the AFC North featured the league's desired parity when everyone finsished 1-1. Yes, that means the mighty Ravens were defeated by the Titans. Perhaps those dirty birds flew a little too high after their week 1 victory? Maybe they can't get it up for any team not wearing the black and gold.
Am I a jaded sports fan? Perhaps. But if we stick to the facts we see two acts of possible assholery. Does anyone even wonder if there could be an NFL next season if Roger Goodell suspended all the assholes?
The Minnesota Vikings are the quality opponent the Steelers have been seeking.
Fanhouse reports that James Harrison will skip the Steelers' visit to the White House next week.
A collective sigh of relief was heard across Steeler Nation earlier today as news of James Harrison’s contract extension spread. Sure, Harrison was still under contract for one more season, but now the drama of playing out his last year with out an extension has been avoided. The six year $51M contract is the largest ever for a Steelers defensive player. It blew away my prediction, “More than five years at $40M with $9M guaranteed…
Victory Parade Banners Stolen Eleven Superbowl banners were nicked. Had to be an inside job, right? Wait a few days and check EBay, it’s almost a certainty. Double Superbowl Winner Andre Frazier Resigned He was a UDFA signing in 2005 who managed to stick around. Kudos to Frazier, the Steelers need their role players. Frazier sacks Gradkowski James Harrison Will Seek Free Agency After ’09 Season He will if he wants. You gonna change his…
James Harrison must ruminate his options. Harrison was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year for 2008. Can you name the last time a Steeler was honored so? Neither can I. It’s an achievement punctuated by his play in the Steelers’ Superbowl XLIII victory. His record setting touchdown return will be remembered for decades. His play has far exceeded the value of his contract. Unfortunately, new Steelers’ contracts do not reward a player for past…
