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A Pre-season in Hell and Other Thoughts

steelerguy26 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:54:19 +0000

It seems that everything that could have gone did go wrong for the Pittsburgh Steelers this off-season. No Ben for four games, Santonio gone, Willie Colon gone and Leftwich out for the first two to four games. And on top of that our “Genius” coaches thought it was a swell idea to cut Stefan Logan who was our ground yardage leader last year with 1700+ yards and the dependable and intelligent Center Justin Hartwig. Related posts:

Steelers fans get their wish: Dixon to start week 1 vs Atlanta

steelerguy26 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:14:05 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP)—Quarterback Dennis Dixon(notes) will start for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their season opener Sunday against Atlanta. Coach Mike Tomlin chose the third-year player Monday over longtime backup Charlie Batch(notes). Dixon and Batch are the lone two healthy quarterbacks eligible to play. Ben Roethlisberger(notes) is serving his four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, [...] Related posts:

Ben Roethlisberger not a captain

steelerguy26 — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:30:17 +0000

The Pittsburgh Steelers named four team captains Monday, and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is not one of them. Roethlisberger, who is a two-time captain, did not make the cut following his four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. He was voted an offensive captain by his teammates in 2008 and 2009. Although it appears [...] Related posts:

Steelers fill out practice squad

steelerguy26 — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:27:55 +0000

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the eight players who will begin the 2010 season on their practice squad. They are tight end Eugene Bright, guard Dorian Brooks, safety Da’Mon Cromartie-Smith, receiver Tyler Grisham, offensive tackle Kyle Jolly, defensive tackle Steve McLendon, fullback Frank Summers and defensive lineman Doug Worthington. Pittsburgh will begin the season Sunday against [...] Related posts:

Pittsburgh Steelers Won’t Win Running a “Prevent Offense” with Charlie Batch

steelerguy26 — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:05:31 +0000

By Alan Shimel I am amazed at the supposedly smart people who are making the case for Charlie Batch to be the starting quarterback for the Steelers now that Byron Leftwich is hurt and Ben is out for only four games. I like Charlie Batch. He has been a good trooper for the Steelers, though he has [...] Related posts:

Steelers cut Justin Hartwig, get down to 53

steelerguy26 — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:29:02 +0000

The Pittsburgh Steelers, as previously reported by National Football Post, carried through with their plan to release former starting center Justin Hartwig. He was replaced in the starting lineup by rookie first-round draft pick Maurkice Pouncey. An attempt to trade Hartwig was unsuccessful. The Steelers also cut linebacker Patrick Bailey, cornerback Joe Burnett, safety Da’Mon Cromartie-Smith, wide receiver Tyler Grisham, defensive end [...] Related posts:

How Steelers can win without Roethlisberger

steelerguy26 — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:14:25 +0000

While Ben Roethlisberger is out, the Pittsburgh Steelers need to keep the wheels on. Although they will be down an important man, a strong, physical team effort can keep them from spinning in reverse. Here are four things they must do to stay on track into mid-October, regardless of who replaces Roethlisberger: Pound the ball: For the first [...] Related posts:

Steelers cut 10 players, 11 more to go

steelerguy26 — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:16:03 +0000

The Pittsburgh Steelers cut 10 players today and have 11 more to go by Saturday’s NFL deadline to get down to the roster limit of 53 players. The Steelers cut tightend Eugene Bright, guard Dorian Brooks, offensive tackle Kyle Jolly, wide receiver Brandon London, tight end Sean McHugh, defensive tackle Scott Paxson, long snapper Matt Stewart, safety Justin Thornton, running back Justin [...] Related posts:

Pittsburgh Steelers: Who’s In and Who’s Out

steelerguy26 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:07:08 +0000

By Nick DeWitt After a surprisingly eventful final preseason contest and victory against the Carolina Panthers, the Pittsburgh Steelers have to get their roster down to the 53 men who will carry this team in 2010. There aren’t a lot of easy decisions to make and there are a few decisions that could be unpopular [...] Related posts:

Byron Leftwich Has a Torn MCL, Out Indefinitely

steelerguy26 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:54:41 +0000

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue another turn in the quarterback controversy. This time, it is nowhere near good news. Moments ago, ESPN AFC North blogger James Walker tweeted a report from Scott Brown that Leftwich has a torn MCL and is out indefinitely. Here is what Brown had to say in his report today: “Quarterback Byron Leftwich has [...] Related posts: