Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 Schedule?

On paper the Pittsburgh Steelers had the toughest schedule in the NFL in 2008. They went 12-4 and beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in Super Bowl XLIII. From what I can see, the 2009 Steelers schedule looks a whole lot easier. I think their strongest competition will come in the season opener against the Tennessee Titans. The Titans have a quarterback controversy to overcome, but they are probably the best team the Steelers will face. At least according to their 2008 record. The Chicago Bears have been improving and may be trouble for the Steelers if they overlook them. On week 7 we play the Minnesota Vikings who could be dangerous. They won their divsion in 2008 and beat the Arizona Cardinals 35-14. Brett Favre could be their quarterback if his surgery went well.

The Pittsbugh Steelers play 7 more non-divisional games against the San Diego Chargers, the Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Oakland Raiders, the Green Bay Packers and the Miami Dolphins. Out of these teams their may be 1 loss, but I doubt it. The only competition from our own division will be with the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens were 11-5 and 2nd to the Steelers in the AFC North. We could end up splitting the 2 games we play with them, but we swept them last year. The other 2 teams in our division, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns have not improved enough to stop us from winning another AFC North division title. The Pittsburgh Steelers should go at least 13-3 in 2009. Look here for Pittsburgh Steelers merchandise.

The Steelers Bag The Bengals!

Although the Steelers defense had a shaky start letting the Cincinnati Bengals score an early touchdown, that would be the only touchdown they would score all night. The Pittsburgh Steelers defense allowed the Bengals to make only 6 first downs after that. They held Cincinnati to 208 total yards and a field goal in a 27-10 victory.

On the offensive side, Ben Roethlisberger had another error free game with no interceptions. Big Ben threw a touchdown to Heath Miller and ran for a TD. This is the first time this season Ben has done that. He didn't seem to be bothered much by his sore shoulder. The rest of the scoring was supplied by Jeff Reed 's 2 field goals and backup running back, Gary Russell's first NFL touchdown.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, Mike Tomlin said after Gary Russell's performance last Sunday that he earned his respect and he might get more carries in the future. Willie Parker had a hard time running against the Bengals defense and reinjured his knee. Tomlin decided to use Russell to get a crucial first down to keep a drive going and to punch it in from the 2 yard line for a touchdown.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 8-3 and 1 1/2 games ahead of the Baltimore Ravens. The Baltimore Ravens play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Pittsburgh Steelers will play The New England Patriots on November 30th after 10 days of rest. steelers-fan.com

Steelers Make History By Mistake

The Pittsburgh Steelers made NFL history when they beat the San Diego Chargers 11-10 on Sunday. It was the first time an NFL regular season game ended with the score 11-10. Ben Roethlisberger passed for over 300 yards with no interceptions or touchdowns. Willie Paker rushed for 115 yards, but no touchdowns.

They had over 400 yards of offense, but the Pittsburgh Steelers were only able to put up 11 points. Jeff Reed kicked 3 field goals for 9 points and a safety by James Harrison and the defense gave the Steelers the other 2 points. That's was all that Pittsburgh needed to beat the San Diego Chargers.

One of the reasons they had such a hard time scoring was the fact that they had 13 peanalties for 115 yards. They seemed to keep shooting themselves in the foot when they got inside the "Red Zone". Each time they had to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns. The Steelers also had trouble on 3rd and short until 2nd year running back, Gary Russell came in. In the 2nd half he ran twice on 3rd and 1 and made it both times to keep the drive going.

The score might have been 18-10 after Troy Polamalu recovered a fumbled lateral and took it into the endzone, but the referees called it an illegal forward pass and since time ran out, the game was over. The next day one referee admitted they made a mistake and the touchdown should have counted. Since it made no difference in the outcome, nothing is likely to come of it.

With the 11-10 win over San Diego, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 7-3. The Baltimore Ravens loss to the New York Giants gave the Pittsburgh Steelers a 1 game lead in the AFC North division. www.steelers-fan.com

Trouble Taming The Colts

With The Pittsburgh Steelers 24-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, they are now tied with the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North division at 6 wins and 3 losses each. Pittsburgh's three losses have come to three teams that were in the playoffs last year, The Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants and the Indianapolis Colts.

Even though Ben Roethlisberger completed 30-of-42 for 282 yards, he had no touchdowns and gave up 3 inteceptions. Ben, playing with a bad shoulder may have been a factor, but by him turning the ball over so often, it has become a bad habit that needs breaking. The Pittsburgh Steelers' running game was lacking the power of Willie Parker and Rashard Mendenhall., boh out with shoulder injuries.

His replacement, roockie Mewelde Moore, ran 24 times for only 57 yards. He was denied a touchdown from the 2 yard line. The Colts were able to capitalize on Pittsburgh's mistakes, making it a 3 point lead at half time instead of a 10 point one. They also scored the first touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense in the third quarter this year. The game ended on a hail Mary pass from Ben Roethlisberger that was intercepted by the Colts in the endzone.
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Is There Still Hope For The Steelers?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-5 and tied for last place in the AFC North division with the Cleveland Browns. The defending Super Bowl champions have been struggling to score touchdowns, except for the 45-7 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Turnovers have killed them. They generated 360 yards of offense to Oakland's 98 and lost 20-13. Ben Roethlisberger threw 4 interceptions and 2 of them were returned for touchdowns. The defense, working with a short field because of the other 2 inteceptions and a fumble, alowed only 6 points. But, if you look closely at the seven games they've played so far, there are about six plays, had they gone Pittsburgh's way, they could be 6-1.

The Steelers have played the easiest part of their schedule and will have to get through Denver, New Orleans, Cincinnati and Baltimore twice to make it to the playoffs. It seemed almost impossible for them to get to the Super bowl last year, but they did what they had to do and won. They have the personal and talent to win and that's why there is still hope. They have to take care of the football and reduce the turnovers. If they can do that, they'll have a chance to win a few games. It seems that with the loss of Jerome Bettis to retirement, Ben Roethlisberger will have to pass more (without interceptions) and get it in the end zone to bring the Steelers back.

Miami Runs Into A Batch Of Trouble!

The Miami Dolphins came into Heinz Field for the 2006 NFL season opener against the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers hoping to steal a win. Instead they ran into a "Batch" of trouble. Charlie Batch, that is. With the Steelers #1 quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger sidelined by an appendectomy, Charlie was able to keep his perfect 3-0 back-up QB record while completing 15 out of 25 passes for 209 yards and 3 touchdowns. Tight end , Heath Miller was on the receiving end of 101 of those yards, including an 87 yard touchdown bomb from Batch. With the help of a stout Steelers defense and a touchdown interception by linebacker Joey Porter, they defeated the "Fish" 28-17. Running back, Willie Parker kept the Dolphins on their heals by rushing for 115 yards on 29 carries. The Steelers play their next game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football Sept. 17th. Ben Roethlisberger is listed as probable for the Jacksonville game.He has been practicing and told coach Bill Cowher he wants to play. In any event, Charlie Batch has made the most of his opportunities. Get the rest of the story.That's Pittsburgh Steelers news.

Steelers Add Some Zip For 2006!

The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Rookie free agent running back, Patrick Cobbs from the New England Patriots on Friday September 1st. Who is Patrick Cobbs and what's so great about him? Well, he lead all New England running backs in the pre-season with 188 yards on 38 carries with 3 TDs and a 4.9 yards per carry average. He also caught seven passes for 115 yards, including a 57-yard TD reception. He's only 5-foot 9 or 10 and 210 lbs, but was impressive in college at North Texas. There, he led the nation in rushing in 2003 as a junior (152.7 yards per game), sat out '04 with a knee injury and rushed for over 1,000 yards again last year.

"I didn't even know about him coming out of North Texas," Cowher said. "I never looked at him. Our scouts have. I first saw him that one TV preseason game when New England was playing against Atlanta. He's on the smaller side. He probably won't time fast, but he plays fast. He's got very good balance ... good vision ... excellent hands. He's been impressive. He's a kid who had a very good preseason." This could be a rookie to watch, especially if he gets a chance to play if someone like Duce Staley gets hurt. The Steelers are desparately trying to replace "The Bus", Jerome Bettis, but they still need a consistent power back. Get the rest of the story.

The "Bus's" Motor Is Still Running In His Mouth!

Jerome Bettis, "the Bus" may be out of football, but he's still making headlines. Since leaving the Pittsbugh Steelers after winning Super Bowl XL, "the Bus" has predicted that the Steelers won't do very well this season and that Steelers head coach, Bill Cowher will retire after the 2006 season, even though he has a contract until the end of the 2007 season. Bill Cowher wasn't too happy with Jerome's comments and neither are the fans. We all know that sooner or later Cowher will retire, but what good does it do to bring that up now. The Steelers are preparing to defend their championship (a championship that Bettis had a lot to do with) and it doesn't show much class for him to stir up controversy before the season even gets started. I believe in free speach and he has every right to say it, but he needs to use better judgement. Get the rest of the story. That's Pittsburgh steelers news.

Here we Go steelers, Here We Go!

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back in training camp and getting ready to make a run at repeating as Super Bowl champs. After quarterback Ben Roethlisberger stunned the Steeler nation with a near fatal motorcycle accident and their #1 draft choice, Santonio Holmes was arrested twice before signing with the Steelers and "the Bus" is parked for good, we can only hope that they still have what it takes to win "the Big One". Joey Porter came into camp nursing a sore knee after undergoing surgery. Hines Ward, Super Bowl XL MVP, is working with rookie, Santonio Holmes to bring him up to speed on what's expected when you're a Pittsburgh Steeler. (I hope it takes!) Santonio has a court date in two weeks that could affect the start of the season. The running chores are Willie Parker's to lose and Deuce Staley and Veron Haynes will have to fight it out to see who will replace Jerome Bettis on short yardage situations. There has been some talk as to how long coach Bill Cowher will stay with the Steelers before he retires to his home in North Carolina. Here are some mini videos from this years training camp at St. Vincent college in Latrobe PA you can watch. That's Pittsburgh Steelers news.

Santonio Holmes, T. O. Or No ?

Let's hope the Pittsburgh Steelers don't have another Terrel Owens on their hands with 1st round draft pick, Santonio Holmes. Holmes has gotten into trouble twice after being picked #1 by the Super Bowl XL champion Steelers. His first arrest came in Miami on Memorial Day weekend for disorderly conduct and his 2nd arrest was on June 18th in Columbus, Ohio for domestic violence against Lashae Boone, the mother of one of his three children.

But that's only where the story begins. Apparently,the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger tried to talk to his future wide receiver after his 2nd arrest, but Santonio never called him back. "I called him a bunch of times and left a bunch of messages for him, and he has never called me back, so I don't know how to take it," Roethlisberger said two weeks ago. "The ball is in his court ... " Santonio, that's no way to treat the one who could make you a star. Roethlisberger said he was trying to do what Jerome Bettis did for him when he was dealing with his problems. Let's hope Santonio Holmes brings his apologies to camp and thanks Ben for his support. Get the rest of the story. That's Pittsburgh Steelers news.

Ben Roethlisberger Gets Thrown For A Loss In Motorcycle Accident!

On Monday, June 12th about 11:30AM, Pittsburgh Steelers fans all over the United States and beyond held their breath as the news of a motorcycle accident involving Steelers quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger spread accross the country. Reports that Ben suffered a broken jaw, a broken nose, broken and missing teeth and a deep cut on the back of his head were bad enough, but then they said he had serious injuries to his knees. Anyone who follows the NFL and especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, knows that Ben has already missed games because of knee injuries. After seeing pictures of the 1995 Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle he was riding and the fact that Ben wasn't wearing a helmet, it's amazing that the youngest quarterback to win a Super bowl, wasn't injured more seriously.

After seven hours in surgery to repair multiple facial fractures and other injuries , the doctors are optomistic about his recovery and ability to play football. The injuries to his knees are more superficial than internal. The Steelers and the doctors have given no indication as to how long it will take Ben to recover or when he will be able to resume his football career. Some of his teammates came to the hospital as soon as they heard the news. Among the first to arrive were back-up quarterback Charlie Batch and Joey Porter. Hines Ward was in Los Angeles and said he would see Ben as soon as he returned to Pittsburgh. Coach Bill Cowher, who warned Ben about riding his motorcycle without a helmet and Steelers owner Mr. Rooney expresed their concerns and prayed for a full recovery. Get the rest of the story and see pictures of Ben's bike, the accident scene and video reports at Channe 4 Pittsburgh Steelers news.

Things Are Heating Up for the Steelers!

Now that the NFL draft is over, the Pittsburgh Steelers are begining to prepare to defend their Super Bowl championship. MVP of Super Bowl XL, Hines Ward is leading by example and not resting on his laurels. Rookies have their names taped accross the front of their helmets during the first weeks of practice in the pre-season. Hines has decided to tape his name to the front of his helmet, taking nothing for granted "I'm not taking that tape off until I make the team," Ward said. "That's my new motivation. An attitude like that can be contageous and that may be what's needed to make another Super Bowl run

From what I'm hearing, the Steelers plan to let quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger open up the offense more, much like he did in the playoffs. By adding 1st round draft pick, Santonio Holmes, they'll try to replace Antwaan Randle El at wide receiver, who is one of the most exciting offensive players in the NFL. With the leadership of "the Bus", Jerome Bettis missing from the locker room and the field, Ben is expected to take a more active role. It looks like they are looking more to Veron Haynes than Duce Staley to take on the tough 3rd down rushing chores that Bettis used to handle. Veron is looking forward to a higher profile and maybe the opportunity to score more touchdowns.

On the defenive side, the Steelers may have stolen one of the best defensive lineman in the country, taken in the 4th round. Orien Harris of Miami, expected to go in the 1st round is apparently quite a find. The Steelers see Harris as a guy capable of playing both inside and outside in their 3-4. He has a lot of experience at a top program that's under constant pressure to win. He has good quickness and is tough to knock off his feet. In four seasons, he had 30 tackles-for-loss and 54 quarterback pressures, which proves he is individually disruptive. Just what the Steelers need, another disruptive player on defense! The Steelers filled the void left by Chris Hope in the secondary by signing free-agent safety Ryan Clark to a four-year contract. A four-year veteran, Clark played strong safety for the Redskins, but will line up at free safety in the Pittsburgh secondary, teaming with Pro Bowl strong safety Troy Polamalu.

This years Pittsburgh Steelers may have a few new faces, but it's sounds like they plan on playing the same hard-nose football we've come to expect in the Steel City. Here we go Steelers! That's Pittsburgh Steelers news and comment from the blogasphere.

Pittsburgh Steelers 2006 Schedule Kicksoff against Miami

The defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers have released their 2006 season schedule. They open the season at Heinz field with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday September 7th at 8:30 pm. I hope their off season moves will be able to carry them to another championship. You can see the rest of the Steelers 2006 schedule at Steelers-Fan.com With Super Bowl XL behind us and a hand full of Super Bowl championship rings, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have a rematch of the AFC championship game with the Denver Bronco on November 5th at Heinz Field. The pre-season schedule includes the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday August 12th followed by the Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles and ends with the Carolina Panthers. Even though it's more than 4 months until the first pre-season game, the release of the 2006 schedule marks the beginning of football fever. Steelers fans had a great 2005 and we're looking forward to more of the same in 2006. That's Pittsburgh Steelers news. Get the rest of the story.

Antwann Randle El Signs With The Washington Redskins!

Well, he's gone. The Pittsburgh Steelers quadruple threat wide receiver/quarterback/running back/kick returner, Antwann Randle El signed a 31 million dollar seven year contract to play for the Washington Redskins. Even with the raised salary cap the Steelers couldn't afford to meet an offer like that. Randle El, who some thought should have been MVP of Super Bowl XL, also turned down an offer from his hometown Chicago Bears. Now the the Steelers will probably plug recently acquired wide receiver, Cedric Wilson into the slot vacated by Randle El. The Steelers must also concentrate on keeping some other free agents likeBarrett Brooks OT, Brett Keisel LB, Charlie Batch QB, Chris Hope S, Clint Kriewaldt LB, DeShea Townsend CB, Jerame Tuman TE, Kimo von Oelhoffen DE, Quincy Morgan WR, Sean Morey WR, Verron Haynes RB RFA - Ike Taylor CB. That's Pittsburgh Steelers news.

What Do You Really Know About The Pittsburgh Steelers ?

I've been a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers since I moved from Harrisburg, PA to the Steel City in 1969. Before that I was a Philadelphia Eagles fan. The Steelers after winning Super Bowl XL will be writing more history for the fans to talk about. I know a lot of things about the Steelers, but sometimes a trivia question comes along that I just don't know the answer to. Everyone knows that Steelers announcer Myron Cope invented the what? See if you know these facts about the Steelers. That's Pittsburgh steelers news.