
Schedule, Bengals’ D hurt Steelers
PITTSBURGH — Still trying to figure out what happened to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday? After much deliberation, it appears they were hit with a 1-2 combination: The Cincinnati Bengals defense played an inspired game, and the NFL schedule-maker dealt the Steelers a bad hand. The first is obvious. The Bengals were motivated and they played well. But it should also be apparent the Steelers were flat. The line didn’t have a good game, and neither did Ben Roethlisberger. When he had time to throw, his passes were often off the mark. His receivers didn’t hold balls they should have, either. That’s where the schedule comes into play. In a normal week, the Steelers play on Sunday, of course. Monday is a light day — the players report for meetings and a review of the previous game. They also get any treatments they might need from the training staff. Then they’re out the door until Wednesday. Tuesday is their day off with no obligation to report to the offic.
» Full StoryBengals make big strides
PITTSBURGH — Games against the Cincinnati Bengals used to be easy.
You didn’t have to pay much attention in the second half, and it was OK to roll out all the usual Bengals jokes.
Steeler fans live all over the country
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers were well represented last Monday in Denver, and not just on the field.
» Full StoryNo time for Steelers to enjoy win
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have long had a self-imposed 24-hour rule.
That means that, win or lose, they put away their last game and get on with the business of preparing for the next one.
Thank God you have the Steelers
PITTSBURGH — The Cleveland Browns fired general manager George Kokinis last week, and there’s really no reason to care about tha.
» Full StoryPittsburgh should leave Clark at home
PITTSBURGH — As this is being typed, there has been no official word from the Pittsburgh Steelers about safety Ryan Clark’s status for Monday night’s game in Denver.
Here’s some free advice then:
Leave Clark at hom.
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