The Steelers and the Cards will face off again on Aug 23. But this time it's merely a preseason game.
Steelers, Grilled to the Maximum
The Steelers and the Cards will face off again on Aug 23. But this time it's merely a preseason game.
So, what is this thing, a Superbowl slump? Most would agree that it's a down year after appearing in the Superbowl. That's easy. But how down does that year have to be? Is it good enough to miss the playoffs or is a losing record required? Does one need to pick in the top five of the following draft?
Fans have little choice but to speculate. Will the offensive line remain unchanged? Do the Steelers dare ignore their aging defensive line?
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…
Keith Butler would rather coach linebackers for the Steelers than coordinate the defense for the Cardinals.
It’s been a week and a day since the Steelers claimed Super Bowl XLIII. Before we forge ahead and prepare our fan-brains for the next phase of the NFL year, let’s have a brief look back at the one which passed. Be honest, were you realistically expecting the Super Bowl for our Steelers one year ago today? I wasn’t. The boys had finished their (10-6) season on a disappointing down, losing 4 of their final…
Where to start? How about with #43? Troy Polamalu padded the Steelers’ slim lead on their way to Super Bowl XLIII with his interception return for a touchdown. It was a clutch play that they had to have. Following a timely sack by Lamar Woodley, The Wig’s play seemingly sealed the fate of the Ravens just when momentum was going their way. The Ravens scored a touchdown on their previous possession and they had just…
