HEEEEEEEEAAAAAAATH

Heath Miller’s season is over.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one game left to play this season, and they will be doing so without Heath, who will undergo surgery to repair his ACL. Miller left Sunday’s game against the Bengals after suffering a knee injury.

“Unfortunately, his season comes to an end,” Tomlin said. “He has been rock solid for us, and we really appreciate his efforts.”

Coming into this season, new offensive coordinator Todd Haley promised to utilize Miller more. As a result, Heath has had a career year with 71 catches, 816 yards, and 8 touchdowns. Miller was the lone bright spot in an offense that failed to take advantage of opportunities.

Here’s hoping Heath has a speedy recovery!

Week 16

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Time: 1:00 PM

TV: CBS

Site: Heinz Field

Last Meeting: 10/21/12, W 24 – 17

The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a must-win game. In a season filled with many must-win games, the Steelers have come up short more than once.

Which is why they are fighting for a sixth seed spot instead of the AFC North.

This game won’t be easy for the Steelers. The Cincinnati Bengals are the current sixth seed and are looking to make a return trip to the playoffs. Andy Dalton and A.J. Green  will most certainly attempt to pick on a young secondary and a defense that is unable to get off the field on third down.

» Continue reading “Week 16 Preview: Cincinnati Bengals Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers”

December is here, and that means two things: I really should start my Christmas shopping, and I can’t start my Christmas shopping because the Steelers are making their final push for the playoffs.  Coming off a huge upset win in Baltimore against their division rival the Ravens with 3rd string QB Charlie Batch, the team received excellent news when HC Mike Tomlin announced on Thursday that Ben Roethlisberger would resume his role as starting QB when the San Diego Chargers come to Heinz Field for the week 14 matchup.

The 4-8 Chargers season is all but over, having lost 7 of the last 8 games.  Just this week President Dean Spanos was doing damage control when it was reported that he had already decided to fire HC Norv Turner and GM AJ Smith at the season’s end…although he never directly said it wasn’t true.  The Chargers are 0-14 when playing at Heinz Field, and it’s likely the Steelers will make it 0-15.  Then again, we all know the Steelers have a tendency to let weaker teams hang around and struggle to put the game away early. » Continue reading “Steelers Eve: San Diego Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers”

Ben Roethlisberger made “all the necessary throws” according to HC Mike Tomlin (Lake Fong/Post-Gazette)

 Pittsburgh Steelers @Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger will start vs. Chargers wp.me/p1eeeh-Un

No, I’m not gullible enough to believe everything I read on the internet, but this came from the team’s official twitter account.  OLB LaMarr Woodley summed up our feelings very economically:

 @LaMarrWoodley

Welcome back ben

Pittsburgh Steelers 23 Baltimore Ravens 20

Step back from that ledge, Steeler Nation. After last week’s embarrassing performance in Cleveland and Charlie Batch starting against the Ravens, things weren’t looking to great for the Steelers.

Chill out, y’all. Charlie Batch has got this.

» Continue reading “World’s Oldest Man Leads Steelers To Victory In Baltimore”

Week 10

Kansas City vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Time: 8:30 PM

TV: ESPN

Site: Heinz Field

Last Meeting: 11/27/11, W 13-9

Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but the Steelers need to avoid the trap game. The Steelers are coming of a huge win against the defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants last week and have a date with their arch nemesis Baltimore Ravens next week. Sandwiched in between? Kansas City and their 1-7 record.

The Steelers have had their issues with teams they are supposed to beat this season (see the Raiders and Titans). The Steelers have also managed to look less than awesome in primetime games this season as well. Chances are high that this game will be far more interesting than it needs to be.

» Continue reading “Week 10 Preview: Kansas City Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers”

Last week in Cincinnati, the Steelers finally claimed their first road win…and the defense reclaimed some of its swagger.  Returning home to Heinz Field, the Steelers now face the explosive offense of the Redskins, led by rookie sensation Robert Griffin III.  Can the Steelers finally break their record and win two in a row?  Or will the 2nd best defense in the league let a rookie QB run up the score?  Here’s a few of my thoughts on the state of the team as they head into week 8:

1. The Skins may have RGIII, but the Steelers have a pretty good QB last I checked.  Roethlisberger is thriving in OC Todd Haley’s offense.  While he may not be completing as many passes > 20 yards as last season, the dink and dunk offense has kept Ben protected while the running game develops.  He hasn’t chenged his identity and continues to extend plays by escaping the pocket…but he’s choosing his opportunities much smarter, and it has kept him off the injury report for the first half of the season. » Continue reading “Steelers Eve: Washington Redskins @ Pittsburgh Steelers”

The Pittsburgh Steelers are thrilled to have Rashard Mendenhall back on the field. (from the team’s Google + page)

When I watch the Steelers play, I’m an emotional fan, just a member of Steeler Nation.  It doesn’t matter if I’m on my couch, at a bar, or in the stands at Heinz Field, as I was this past Sunday.  Without the options of reviewing each play myself, I don’t always know if the penalties were legitimate or bogus, how an injury occurred, or what went right on that fantastic splash play…I’m just caught up in the thrill of competition, with no idea how it will end.  Sure, I leave the game with a feeling of how it went, but it’s just a first impression.

Thanks to the magic of DirecTV and NFL Game Rewind, I can go through the game in a more objective matter after the joy of victory or the agony of defeat has dulled a bit. » Continue reading “Second Thoughts: Philadelphia Eagles at Pittsburgh Steelers”

Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Time: 1:00

TV: FOX

Site: Heinz Field

Last Meeting: 9/21/08, L 15 – 6

Philadelphia Eagles on Aerys: Cheesesteak Report

The Steelers return to football action this week to take on the Philadelphia Eagles. Also returning to action will be Troy Polamalu, James Harrison, and Rashard Mendenhall. Coincidentally enough, the Steelers have been pretty lackluster in the running game and on defense without these players, hence the 1-2 start. So, no pressure or anything.

» Continue reading “Week 5 Preview: Philadelphia Eagles Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers”

Week 2

New York Jets vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Time: 4:25

TV: CBS

Site: Heinz Field

Last Meeting: 1/23/11, W 24 – 19

New York Jets on Aerys: The Green Room

The Steelers look to earn their first win in their home debut as they take on the New York Jets. Injuries continue to plague the Steelers, as James Harrison and Troy Polamalu are listed as questionable for the game. The bright side? The Steelers will get back Ryan Clark, who did not play in Denver, as well as Ramon Foster and Marcus Gilbert, who had early exits in Sunday night’s loss in Denver. The New York Jets will also be without Darrelle Revis, who is out with a mild concussion.

» Continue reading “Week 2 Preview: New York Jets Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers”