It's finally here, the first preseason game of the year. Those Red Birds from Arizona travel to Pittsburgh for a little backups-and-practice-fodder on backups-and-practice-fodder action. No holds barred and no camp body spared.
It's a question they're all asked and a challenge each Superbowl winner must face, can they pull off a repeat?
How much can change in one off season where the coaching staff remains the same, only a couple of players leave and only one low-tier free agent signs? Hopefully much because the status quo usually doesn't get it done in the NFL.
Following the 2004 season (prior to Superbowl XL), Plaxico Burress was allowed to seek his fortunes in free agency. Rather than keep the field-stretching/bone-crunching combination of Burress opposite Hines Ward with the multi-tooled Antwaan Randle El in the slot, the Steelers promoted El and signed an inexpensive free agent as the #3 WR. For Steelers fans, there was more to this situation. After 2004, Burress had completed his rookie contract and Ward’s had one year…
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…
Things are getting smelly down in Cowboyville. Early picks to contend for a Superbowl title, the Dallas Cowboys have lost 3 of 4 with the most recent coming via a 34-14 whipping by the lowly St. Louis Rams. Owner Jerry Jones said it was the most disturbing and humiliating defeat of his tenure. Locals claim the team is uninspired and under prepared. A Dallas Morning News columnist is calling for Coach Wade Phillips’ head. Jones…
