Archive for August, 2007

Kreider’s Roster Spot Far From a Sure Thing

While Dan Kreider is a player that seems to be what Pittsburgh is all about, there seems to be enough momentum right now pointing to the fact that Kreider’s Steeler career might be coming to an end.  With a new look offense, Kreider’s role as the teams top fullback might not be all that needed, [...]

Steelers Kick Past Redskins 12-10 in Washington

While the Steelers first team offense didn’t generate all that much on Saturday night vs the Redskins, the team hung in there and did enough to overcome Washington 12-10 to move to 2-1 on the preseason. A late short field goal from Connor Hughes was the difference, as the Steelers converted four field goals on [...]

Starters to Play Longer, Tomlin Makes Moves on First Team

Look for a little more from the first string on Saturday night when the Steelers take the field in their third preseason game in Washington vs the Redskins. Mike Tomlin said on Thursday that the first teams will play longer and that it’s his intention to play them longer than either of the first two [...]

Steelers Wrap Up Camp Friday, Battles Continue

The Steelers will wrap up their first training camp under new head coach Mike Tomlin on Friday, and while a lot has been accolimpished, there is still plenty to do before the team takes the field for real on September 9th vs the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. “We’ve had some spirited practices, we’ve [...]

Parker Will Play vs the Skins Saturday

  “Fast” Willie is back.  So far this preseason, Willie Parker has had to sit and wait his chance while he comes back from a strained knee muscle.  Now the Pro Bowl back is set to take the field for the first time in Black and Gold on Saturday night in Washington.  Parker, the Steelers [...]

Faneca’s Crybabby Good-Bye Tour Continues

At first I was as mad as everyone else that the Steelers were not making a huge push to try and get together with guard Alan Faneca to get him locked up for the rest of his Steelers career.  How could the team let such a huge part of their offensive line and such a [...]

Timmons Makes it Back on the Field in Limited Role

While he didn’t do all that much, the Steelers got some good news on Monday, as first-round draft choice Lawrence Timmons was finally back on the practice field.  Timmons’ presence on the field was the first time he was able to do something since July 27th, when he hurt his groin in the morning practice.  [...]

The Good and the Bad from Saturday Night

  There is plenty to take, both good and bad from the Steelers 13-9 loss to the Green Bay Packers in preseason game two.  Here is a quick breakdown of what we saw, and maybe what we can look forward to as preseason game three gets ready to roll this weekend vs the Redskins in [...]