Latest Steelers Buzz: Aaron Smith out for a significant period of time?
Week 6: Mike Tomlin Press Conference The Steelers have begun preparations for the lowly Cleveland Browns as the Steelers look for their first division win of the season. The Steelers have won 11 straight against Cleveland winning the previous meeting against Cleveland 31-0 last December. The Browns are 1-4 this season and 0-2 in the AFC North. Injury Front The big news on the injury front today is that
Post-Detroit Observations: Steelers went away from the running game too early?
Week 5 Steelers Observations *A concerning theme for the Steelers through five weeks of the season is the inability to put inferior teams away. Again on Sunday, the Steelers held a double digit lead and let the Lions hang around. *The Colts and Giants are the two best teams in football right now. Why? They are putting inferior teams away by the middle of the 3rd quarter. Steelers need more from LaMarr Woodley The biggest disappointment through the first five games is starting outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley. Woodley had somewhat of a breakout game finishing the game with 1.5 sacks and 4 tackles but both sacks were coverage sacks. He’s looked a bit slow when dropping back into coverage and
Roethlisberger throws season high 3 TD’s; Steelers beat Lions 28-20
Pittsburgh 28 – Detroit 20 Ben Roethlisberger threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Steelers held on to beat the Detroit Lions 28-20, Sunday afternoon at Ford Field in Detroit. The Steelers jumped out to a 21-13 half time lead on a touchdown run from Rashard Mendenhall and touchdown receptions from Hines Ward and Heath Miller. The Steelers took control of the game in the 3rd quarter as Roethlisberger connected with rookie wide receiver Mike Wallace for a 47 yard touchdown reception as the Steelers jumped out to a 15 point 3rd quarter lead. A common theme for the Steelers has been letting teams hang around and that is exactly what happened again this afternoon.
Tomlin: “Ball is in Rashard’s hands”
Mendenhall to become the Steelers featured back?
Mendenhall stars; Steelers hold on to beat Chargers 38-28
Pittsburgh — Coming off back-to-back losses, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin challenged his team this week and the Steelers offense answered the bell early and often. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns and the Steelers got a dominating performance from 2nd year running back Rashard Mendenhall. Mendenhall making his first start of the season, rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns on the night. The Steelers controlled the clock with a strong running game and precise passes from Roethlisberger to take a commanding 28-7 lead in the 4th quarter. But, for the defending Super Bowl Champs, no lead is safe. Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers roared back, scoring 21 (4th) quarter points to
NFL: Practice habits keep Mendenhall on the sideline?
Mendenhall wasn’t in the Steelers plans against Cincinnati?
Mendenhall to make third start of the preseason on Thursday
Tuesday’s Practice Report Photo: David Hague – Inside Pittsburgh Sports Second year running back Rashard Mendenhall will make his third start of the preseason on Thursday as Mendenhall worked with the first team in Tuesday’s practice. Running back Willie Parker (hamstring) will miss the Steelers pre-season finale. Read more for the latest from today’s practice…….
Mendenhall will make his second start of the preseason
Buffalo Bills (1-2) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) With the starters expected to play the entire first half against the Buffalo Bills, the Steelers will get an extensive look at 2nd year running back Rashard Mendenhall.
Redman remains a longshot to make the roster
Redman needs to contribute on special teams Photo: David Hague – Inside Pittsburgh Sports Undrafted rookie running back Isaac Redman has not shown the ability to be a consistent performer on special teams, which will be his downfall to make the roster. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin indicated today again, that if Redman doesn’t show the ability to play special teams, he won’t make the team. For a number of players on the bubble, Tomlin has stated all summer that versatility is the key. Despite Redmans’ performance in the preseason and in practices, the chances are slim that he would see the field in a regular season game over Willie Parker, Rashard Mendenhall or Mewelde Moore. Therefore, the Steelers
Steelers vs Cardinals: What to watch For
Photo: David Hague – Inside Pittsburgh Sports As the Steelers suit up for their first preseason game Thursday night, all eyes will be on 2008 1st round pick Rashard Mendenhall. Mendenhall who only appeared in four games last season, will get the bulk of carries during the 1st half as Willie Parker may sit out (back spasms) or only play a series or two.