.The Steelers officially began their practice preparations on Wednesday for the week 7 game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday down in Miami. The Wednesday injury report is about as most expected as G Trai Essex (ankle) was limited in practice. DE Brett Keisel (hamstring) did not practice and was ruled out on Tuesday by Mike Tomlin. LB James Harrison (Not Injury Related) was sent home for the day after a meeting with Tomlin earlier in the day. Tomlin said Harrison will be back at practice on Thursday. RB Rashard Mendenhall, G Doug Legursky, G Chris Kemoeatu all practiced fully according to reports. Read more [...]
Steelers linebacker James Harrison believes the crackdown on hits by the NFL is cramping his style and claimed Tuesday night that he might consider retirement. God I hope not.
NFL Executive VP of Football Operations Ray Anderson reveals the NFL's plan going forward to further enforce player-safety rules in regards to hits last night on the NFL Network.
Mike Mayock, Sterling Sharpe and Solomon Wilcots break down the hits around the NFL this weekend including the two hits by James Harrison.
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Jim Mora Jr. and Charles Davis try to Read more [...]
During his press conference today, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin let us know real quick that right defensive end Brett Keisel would miss the Miami Dolphins game on Sunday with a hamstring injury. He then went on to say that both Nick Eason and Ziggy Hood would see more time in his absence, but did not indicate which of the two would start. My early guess is that it will be Eason as he has logged the most snaps thus far on the right side in relief of Keisel during the D-line rotations through 5 games thus far. Hood on the other hand has mostly spelled Aaron Smith at the left end spot and has yet Read more [...]
Audio from Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin press conference on Tuesday October 19th, 2010. Mike Tomlin met the media on Tuesday for upcoming week 7 game against the Miami Dolphins and goes over the upcoming game, injuries and recaps the Browns game. Tomlin takes questions from the local media. Check out our notes and recap below as we add them. Will be updated over next hour.
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Ed Bouchette thinks that Steelers linebacker James Harrison will be fined for his hit Sunday on Browns receiver Mohamed Massaquoi and I agree as well. Ed gives his more in depth thoughts of the NFL saying yesterday they are getting tougher on helmet to helmet hits.
John Harris wrote in the Tribune-Review that any suspension handed down to James Harrison because of his latest hits won't stop him from playing the only way he knows how to.
In regards to suspending players, Steelers free safety Ryan Clark tweeted "If you want us protected, why would risk players bodies 2 more times. Suspensions Read more [...]
In a shocking move the Steelers have agreed to terms with Sean Kugler to become the new offensive line coach. Kugler was part of a Buffalo Bills staff that has been allowed to interview for other jobs while they search for a new head coach. The Steelers fired offensive line coach Larry Zierlein after the season. Kugler was promoted to offensive line coach for Buffalo in January 2008 and coached left tackle Jason Peters to his second consecutive Pro Bowl. Kugler previously served as the Bills assistant offensive line coach, working primarily with the tackles.
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Below is the video of Dolphins back up quarterback getting knocked out cold by Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor in the week 17 game in Miami. White was immobilized and taken off the field on a stretcher.
Audio and video from Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin post game press conference following the 2010, week 17 win against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday January 3rd, 2010. Transcript to follow!
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(On game in general) – “How about a little adversity, huh? That game right there is kind of a snap shot of how it’s been for us. I’ve seen it quite a few times these past couple of weeks, this is our bed Read more [...]
If the Steelers want any chance of making the playoffs, it must start with a win in Miami. The defense needs to keep the Wildcat offense of the Dolphins in check and the linebackers will get a workout today. Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne is vulnerable to the sack and the Steelers defense needs to be in his face all day. Dolphins running back Ricky Williams is banged up coming into the game and must pay for every yard he gets. Nose tackle Casey Hampton will be tested up the middle in what could be his final game in a Steelers uniform. The Dolphins offense must be put in obvious passing situations Read more [...]
Below are seven matchups or things to look for on Sunday as the Steelers take on the Miami Dolphins.
Wildcat Hunting - The Steelers struggled against the Browns offense that ran Joshua Cribbs out of the Wildcat. The Dolphins run it without many flaws. Even though running back Ronnie Brown is missing, the Dolphins offense can still run the package.
Cold Ginn Time - We all now about the problems the Steelers have had on special teams this year. Dolphins return man Ted Ginn Jr. is dangerous in the return game and Anthony Madison will need to lead the coverage teams in tracking down the game Read more [...]
This weeks tea leaves are pretty murky as far as game day inactives versus the Dolphins on Sunday. Quarterback Charlie Batch will be the number 3 again with all likelihood this week as Dennis Dixon is the clear number 2 now. Safety Troy Polamalu and guard Chris Kemoeatu in all likelihood will be inactive this week. Kemoeatu might still play, but I look for Ramon Foster to start again in his place and that means Tony Hills will likely be given a helmet again this week while rookie Kraig Urbik seeing his normal spot on the inactive list. Newly signed cornerback Trae Williams probably is not up to Read more [...]
The Steelers wrapped up their practice preparations on Friday for the upcoming Sunday game versus the Miami Dolphins. Defensive end Brett Keisel (neck) did not practice for a third straight day and is listed as questionable on the injury report. Guard Chris Kemoeatu (wrist) and safety Troy Polamalu (knee) were both limited again on Friday and both are listed as questionable. It is still highly unlikely Polamalu will play this week. Linebacker Rocky Boiman (calf), defensive end Travis Kirschke (calf), running back Willie Parker (shoulder) and wide receiver Hines Ward (hamstring) all practiced fully Read more [...]
The Steelers continued their practice preparations on Thursday for the upcoming Sunday game versus the Miami Dolphins. Defensive end Brett Keisel (neck) and wide receiver Hines Ward (hamstring) both sat out for a second straight day of practice. Both are hopefully to work in some capacity on Friday and likely will be game time decisions on Sunday. Guard Chris Kemoeatu (wrist) was limited on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday and safety Troy Polamalu (knee) was also limited for a second consecutive day. It is still highly unlikely Polamalu will play this week. Linebacker Rocky Boiman (calf), Read more [...]
The Steelers began practice preparations on Wednesday for the week 17 game in Miami versus the Dolphins. Linebacker James Farrior (not injury related), defensive end Brett Keisel (neck), guard Chris Kemoeatu (wrist), defensive end Travis Kirschke (calf) and wide receiver Hines Ward (hamstring) all sat out practice on Wednesday. Linebacker Rocky Boiman (calf), running back Willie Parker (shoulder) and safety Troy Polamalu (knee) all practiced on a limited basis. Polamalu working was the best news of the day, but he did not work in the contact portion of practice. Thursday and Friday are still key Read more [...]
Audio from Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin press conference on Tuesday December 29th. Tomlin addresses the upcoming week 17 Miami Dolphins game on Sunday and takes questions on the past Ravens game as well. As far as injuries go, wide receiver Hines Ward (hamstring) is miserable with two hamstrings hurting. Tomlin says they are saving a seat on the bus for him and he should show up. Safety Troy Polamalu (knee) ran and did straight line work on Monday. He could see some limited practice work this week and the door is not closed yet on him playing. Defensive end Brett Keisel (stinger) aggravated Read more [...]
