Tomlin responds to Parker’s comments

Mike Tomlin held a 5 minute media session today which isn’t rare on Thursday’s but Tomlin did address Willie Parker’s controversial comments from Wednesday. Tomlin is clearly not happy about what Parker said. Tomlin responded to Parker’s comments by saying Parker didn’t care about running behind two tight end sets when he was leading the league in rushing last year. Tomlin also made a reference that he walks past 5 Vince Lombardi trophies when he goes to work, not 5 rushing titles. Tomlin also addressed the team as a whole about Parker’s comments, not Parker individually. Bruce Arians who usually talks to reporters for 25-30 minutes on Thursday’s told the media that he was told not to speak today.

NFL: Parker expresses displeasure with offense again

Since Willie Parker has returned from his injury, he has been calling for the Steelers to run the ball more. Today Parker complained that the Steelers are too predictable. Following practice Parker had this to say: “We bring in two tight ends now, without a fullback, and they know what’s coming. “I don’t know what it is but it’s not been effective.” Parker leads the Steelers in rushing with 597 yards but the offense has been more effective with Mewelde Moore. Insiders Take: Under Mike Tomlin the Steelers are no longer a power running team. Willie Parker needs to get with the picture that the Steelers are moving more towards a West Coast style of offense and they don‚Äôt have

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

Week 13 Mike Tomlin Press Conference

Injury Report WR Santonio Holmes – Concussion, Indications are Santonio will be fine Questionable CB Bryant McFadden practiced last week and will be reevaluated throughout the week. McFadden should be able to play RB Willie Parker – Knee inflammation. Will be re-evaluated later in the week Doubtful CB Deshea Townsend – Hamstring injury Out LT Marvel Smith – Tomlin continues to label Smith as status quo DE Brett Keisel РMCL Sprain. Keisel will be out for multiple weeks Photo courtesy of SteelCityHobbies

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Thursday night‚Äôs win proves to be costly AFC North hasn’t been kind to Keisel: First it was the Cleveland Browns and now it may be the Cincinatti Bengals that could put defensive end Brett Keisel on the sidelines. Mike Tomlin sounded concerned following the game in regards Brett Keisel who went down in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. There is already speculation that the injury is serious and Keisel will be put on IR. For the Steelers sake let‚Äôs hope the injury is not as serious as some believe. The Steelers are very thin at defensive end and DT Casey Hampton remains bothered with his groin injury that will likely bother him the rest of the season, although

Mike Tomlin Post Game Press Conference

Injury Update Willie Parker tweaked his knee. Tomlin believes Parker tweaked his knee prior to the his breakout run where it was obvious he was injured. The status of Brett Keisel is also unclear. Keisel suffered a knee injury and Tomlin sounded a bit concerned Santonio Holmes did suffer a mild concussion Tomlin was very blunt and said the punting game was awful. Tomlin said the Steelers will address the situation and prior to the game it was already rumored that Ernster was done with the team following the game. The Steelers will be bringing in potential targets as they now have 10 days before they play New England Miller impressive in return: Heath Miller returned after only being out

Steelers vs Bengals Update

Heath Miller will play tonight. Miller is coming back fairly quick from a high ankle sprain but indications are Miller can’t do any more damage to his ankle. Miller will likely play in 70%-75% of the offensive plays tonight according to Bruce Arians following yesterday’s practice. Casey Hampton may be a bit limited tonight: Expect to see Chris Hoke a lot tonight. Hampton remains bothered by a groin injury that will likely hinder him the rest of the season. The Bengals have deactivated Chad Johnson: Johnson has struggled with Carson Palmer out of the lineup and only has 41 receptions this year. Johnson is still a good receiver but he is a deep threat and is a non-factor with Ryan

McFadden out, Miller questionable

Mike Tomlin Press Conference News & Notes Bryant McFadden is out for Thursday‚Äôs game but has begun practicing. A good target date is next week‚Äôs game against New England Deshea Townsend has also been ruled out for Thursday‚Äôs game. Fernando Bryant will likely see an increased role Thursday night. Against the Chargers, Anthony Madison started the game as the team’s nickle back but as the game progressed Fernando Bryant saw his role increase. Potentially the Steelers could have Heath Miller back this week. Miller will continue to be evaluated today and on Wednesday before the Steelers make a decision. Mike Tomlin would neither confirm nor deny that Marvel Smith has had another back surgery. He sort of by-passed the question.

Steelers beat Chargers 11-10

Despite outgaining the San Diego Chargers 410 – 216 the Steelers had to rally in the fourth quarter behind Ben Roethlisberger’s 1st 300 yard passing game at home since November of 2006, and Jeff Reed’s third field goal with 11 seconds left in the game won it for the Steelers 11-10 over the San Diego Chargers. Ben Roethlisberger was efficient with precise passes and passed for 308 yards on a season-high 41 attempts but the Steelers failed to get in the end zone. For the second straight week the Steelers struggled to score with rushing plays on the goal line. Running back Willie Parker who missed last week’s game with a shoulder injury rushed for 115 yards, his third 100

Parker, Aaron Smith out for Sunday’s Game?

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker did not practice today and is not expected to play Sunday against the Giants. Parker did practice on Wednesday but has been limited since. Mewelde Moore will start in place of Parker for the third consecutive week. According to the Post-Gazette, Defensive End Aaron Smith has been excused from practice for personal reasons, the third straight day he missed practice. His status is up in the air but there is a strong chance that he will not play on Sunday. Mike Tomlin will address the Santonio Holmes situation following today’s practice