Steelers Gab

Some Friday Steeler tidbits from John Harris of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
• Asked about former Steelers coach Bill Cowher’s preseason prediction that Cincinnati would win the AFC North, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said with a straight face, “He’s a mastermind. Obviously, he knew something we didn’t know.”
• Defensive end Travis Kirschke missed another day of practice, clouding [...]

The Steelers defense looked like the 08 version for three quarters on Sunday holding the Bengals offense to just a miss of a field goal. Problem was, they didn’t play a full 60 minutes. We all know by now what took place in the fourth and final disaster of a quarter for the [...]

It looks like the Steelers may be even more short handed for Sunday in Cincy, as strong safety Tyrone Carter has a severely bruised left thigh. The injury took place on the huge hit that he made on Bears tight end Greg Olsen.
The options for the safety spot include Ryan Mundy, or possibly one [...]

From: Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Tyrone Carter’s grandmother counseled him that good things happen to those who are patient. And when the free safety got his chance to play Sunday in place of the injured Ryan Clark, Carter responded with two interceptions, of which one went for his first career touchdown. He also had seven tackles and [...]

Watching the Steelers put the finishing touches on a dominating win Sunday over the awful Cleveland Browns, the team looks like they are going to be awfully tough to beat in the playoffs from a defensive standpoint.
The team wrapped up a solid 12-4 season with the toughest schedule in the leauge, and led the league [...]