Post-Kansas City Judgements; Arians taking a lot of heat for 3rd & 2 playcall in OT
Through eight games and coming off of a dominating win against the Denver Broncos two weeks ago on national tv, the Steelers were 6-2 and back in the mix as one of the elite teams in the NFL. Two weeks later that’s no longer the case. After two straight losses at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals and the lowly Kansas City Chiefs, the defending Super Bowl champs have fallen to 6-4 on the season. They are still in position to earn a playoff berth as 66% of teams who started 6-4 have made the playoffs since 1980, but the Steelers week 12 matchup against the 5-5 Baltimore Ravens will be the key point in the season as to whether
Pittsburgh Steelers Contracts
Quarterbacks 7 Ben Roethlisberger 3/3/2008: Signed an eight-year, $102 million contract. The deal contained $33.2 million guaranteed, including a $25.2 million signing bonus. Also included is a clause forbidding Roethlisberger from participating in hazardous activities. 2009: $4.75 million + $3 million roster bonus due in March | 2010: $8.05 million | 2011: $11.6 million| 2012: $11.6 million | 2013: $11.6 million |2014: $11.6 million | 2015: $12.1 million, 2016: Free Agent 2 Dennis Dixon 7/7/2008: Signed a three-year, $1.28 million contract. The deal included a $130,000 signing bonus. | 2009: $385,000 | 2010: $470,000 | 2011: Restricted Free Agent | Free Agents 4 Byron Leftwich 16 Charlie Batch
Friday’s Practice Report
The Steelers held their final practice of the week on Friday as they prepare for the Baltimore Ravens. The latest updates on James Harrison, Mewelde Moore, Brett Keisel, Ray Rice and Derrick Mason
Steelers dominate Patriots 33-10
The Steelers won in New England for the first time since a 24-21 overtime decision on December 13, 1997. Post-Game Thoughts Statement Game: Today’s win was important for many reasons. This was a pivotal win for the coaching staff that has had trouble winning big games on the road since last year. The Steelers remain in the driver seat to win the AFC North but they have a tough task ahead of them. They have now gained a game on the Jets for the #2 seed. A bye will be critical to any chances of making it to Tampa Bay. Catching the Tennessee Titans (11-1) may be out of reach for the #1 seed but the Steelers can make a big
Inside Look at the Pittsburgh Steelers
The Giants scored 12 unanswered points in the fourth quarter as Ben Roethlisberger completed just 13-of-29 passes for 189 yards, one touchdown, and four interceptions as the Steelers lost 21-14 to the Giants and fell to 5-2 on the season. The Eagles and Giants have layed out a blue print on how to beat the Steelers. Is it time to worry in Pittsburgh?
Moore scores 3 TD’s, Steelers beat Bengals 38-10
The Pittsburgh Steelers won their 8 consecutive game in Cincinnati today beating the Cincinnati Bengals 38-10. The Steelers dominated the Bengals in all facets of the game, out gaining the Bengals 375 – 212. Ben Roethlisberger had another strong performance going 17/28 216 yds – 2TD’s. Roethlisberger hit Mewelde Moore for a two yard touchdown pass in the 1st quarter and Roethlisberger put the game away when he connected with Nate Washington for a 50 yard touchdown pass to put the Steelers up 24-10 in the fourth quarter. Roethlisberger wasn’t the only Steelers standout today as running back Mewelde Moore scored three touchdowns and ran for 120 yards on 20 carries. Moore has rushed for 219 yards in the past
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The Steelers returned to practice today after being off since Thursday. Willie Parker, Brett Keisel, Jeff Reed and Marvel Smith are expected to play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer will be sidelined for another week. Despite Willie Parker returning to the lineup this week, the Steelers plan to give Mewelde Moore close to ten touches (not including punt returns) Tuesday is the NFL’s trade deadline and the Steelers are listening to offers for Max Starks but as of this afternoon they haven’t received one call about the availability of Starks
Roethlisberger throws 3 TD’s to lead Steelers to 26-21 Win
The Pittsburgh Steelers outgained the Jacksonville Jaguars 415 ‚Äì 213 but they needed a late 4th quarter drive to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-21 and improve to 4-1 on the season. Ben Roethlisberger was phenomenal throwing for 309 yards and 3 touchdowns. Late in the fourth quarter Roethlisberger led the Steelers on a 11 play ‚Äì 80 yard drive and hit Hines Ward on a 8 yard fade pass to put the Steelers up by 5 with 1:53 remaining. Roethlisberger misfired on the 2-point conversion, but Pittsburgh’s defense sealed the win as the Jaguars turned the ball over on downs. Roethisberger finished the night going 26-41 and snapped the Steelers four game losing streak against Jacksonville. Steelers running back Willie
Inside Look at the Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers head to Jacksonville this weekend in a game that looks very similar to last year’s AFC Wild Card game between the two squads. No Willie Parker again, injuries to the offensive line again and the team is missing one of its best defensive lineman again. Will we see a different result this time?
Agent Jim Steiner contacts the Steelers
The Steelers will add another running back to their roster. Which running back quickly contacted the Steelers this morning? Among the potential targets Najeh Davenport is a possbility while Cedric Benson will not be considered. Read more for the latest inside buzz.