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Year in and out, the Pittsburgh Steelers special teams always seems to be one of the weak links of the team. This was very evident last season, particularly in kick and punt coverage where the Steelers were susceptible to long returns on what seemed to be a weekly basis and were contributing factors in several losses. The team will look to improve this season with the firing of Bob Ligashesky and ...

For an offense that featured a 4,000-yard passer, two 1,000-yard receivers, and a 1,000-yard running back, the Steelers have a number of question marks on this unit. The offensive line is a still ongoing issue. First round draft choice Maurkice Pouncey will provide the Steelers with their first elite-level prospect that they have had on their line in years, but he will have to battle out for a starting job with ...

Most teams coming of a 9-7 season in which they missed the playoffs would have plenty of position battles entering training camp. The Steelers are not one of these teams. Despite underachieving last season, the lineup is unlikely to have any major shakeups. However, that does not mean there will not be new faces contributing in 2010. Pittsburgh is a very deep team after signing wide receivers, Antwaan Randle El and ...

The following is a statement released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday afternoon from Ben Roethlisberger:   “The Commissioner’s decision to suspend me speaks clearly that more is expected of me. I am accountable for the consequences of my actions. Though I have committed no crime, I regret that I have fallen short of the values instilled in me by my family. I will not appeal the suspension and will comply with ...

There will be at least another week to wait before Ben Roethlisberger is disciplined for his off-field incidents violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy.   According to Steelers team President Art Rooney II, the team and league is prepared to punish the star quarterback, but he will be given an opportunity to meet the standards expected of being a Pittsburgh Steeler.   “After imposing an appropriate level and outlining the steps we feel will ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers organization and fans like to think that they are a step above the rest in the National Football League. Better players, better fans, better character—the Steelers are held to a higher standard.   From the ownership on down, Pittsburgh prides itself on running things the “Steelers Way.”    The team has had much success this way, winning six Super Bowls, the most in league history.   But as good as the “Steelers Way” ...

Last season at this time the Steelers were still basking in the glow of winning their NFL-record sixth Lombardi Trophy.   Ben Roethlisberger and Santonio Holmes were Super Bowl heroes with their all-time highlight reel pass and catch with only seconds to go.   Flash forward one year.    Holmes is in the news for an incident at a night club and Roethlisberger is in the news for his second sexual assault case.   While both players may ...

It has been nearly a year since the Steelers had the honor to draft 32nd in the first round, as Super Bowl Champion. In an effort to get younger on the defensive line, they used that selection on Ziggy Hood. A year later, the Steelers missed the playoffs and are drafting 18th. Now there are just over two weeks until the 2010 NFL Draft and the Steelers draft ...

Thirteen down, 17 more to go. The Steelers have brought in 13 of the 30 prospects that they are permitted to meet prior to the 2010 draft. These visits can be a clear indication of players or positions the team is interested in, or they could be smokescreens. It is difficult to tell. What is not difficult is to see that they have brought in nine defensive players to only four offensive ...

  The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their voluntary offseason conditioning program today without quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.    According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, team officials decided that it was best if Roethlisberger did not attend the offseason program with the goal of preventing a distraction to the team.   Despite news of this, the media was in full force at Steelers headquarters ready to ask questions about Roethlisberger, whether he was there or not.   At some point, Roethlisberger ...