December 25th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Friday night was the start of week 16 in the NFL, and the Steelers got a little early Christmas gift, as the San Diego Chargers went into Tennessee and pounded the Titans 42-17. Why does this help? Well, the Titans were one of the many 7-7 teams in the AFC heading into week 16. Now [...]
Archive for December, 2009
Trio Of Steelers Out Sunday, Harrison Questionable
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without some key players this Sunday as safety Troy Polamalu and guard Chris Kemoeatu have been ruled out of Sunday’s gamje agaisnt the Baltimore Ravens. In addition, cornerback Keenan Lewis has also been ruled out of the Sunday contest. Meanwhile, linebacker James Harrison has been listed for questionable for the [...]
Tags: Galloway To See Action Sunday?
Obviously the final call belongs to Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, but if the loss of wide receiver Limas Sweed along with the recent acquisition of Joey Galloway is any indication, it is possible that the former New England Patriots WR could see some action this Sunday when the Steelers play the Baltimore Ravens. [...]
Steelers-Ravens: What the Steelers Have to Do to Win
It’ll be a “5 Star Matchup” as Mike Tomlin puts it this Sunday at Heinz Field as the Steelers somewhat bleak playoff hopes stay alive as they take on the rival Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers lost to the Ravens a few weeks back, but will have their offensive leader, Ben Roethlisberger, back for the matchup. [...]
CB William Gay Demoted – About Time
Well, to the delight of many fans, it appears that the team and Mike Tomlin has finally seen enough of William Gay as a starting corner. The Post Gazette reports that Gay has been told his role for Sunday vs the Ravens has been changed, in other words – he has been demoted: Head coach [...]
Roethlisberger Declares the Steelers are a Throwing Team First
Ben Roethlisberger is making it official, declaring that the Steelers are a throwing team first and a running team second, a significant change in character and philosophy that one of the NFL’s most venerable franchises has rarely dared to make. The evidence: Roethlisberger’s team-record 503 yards Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, the 10th-best passing [...]
Polamalu Not Likely to Play Sunday vs Ravens
He may be feeling better, but it doesn’t appear that safety Troy Polamalu isn’t going to be able to play Sunday in the critical home game against the rival Ravens. The safety didn’t practice again Wednesday because of his injured left knee ligament and says he doesn’t expect to play. Polamalu is “encouraged” by an [...]
Ward Day to Day with Hamstring Injury
WR Hines Ward had a setback with his hamstring injury and is considered day to day. Hines Ward played through his sore hamstring against the Green Bay Packers last week and ended up with 126 yards on seven catches. Looks like his injury is getting worse or isn’t healing fast enough for him to play [...]
