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The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently riding a four game losing streak into Cleveland, where they will take on the lowly Browns in a game that should bring that streak to a screeching halt.á Many in Steeler Nation have questioned exactly what is wrong with the 2009 Steelers.á They are basically the same team as last yearÆs Super Bowl team, although injuries to Troy Polamalu and Aaron Smith have had a ...

In the wake of the latest defeat, a 27-24 overtime loss to the lowly Kansas City Chiefs, itÆs becoming clearer exactly what the Pittsburgh Steelers problem isàcoaching. IÆm not just talking about Bruce Arians and Special Teams coach Bob Ligashesky.á Mike Tomlin also falls into this category. LetÆs look at the facts from last Sunday. The Steelers gave up yet another return for a touchdown.á That would be the 47th time thatÆs ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers 18-12 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals was a crushing defeat (to say the least).á Not only did they fail to take the division lead, but also they lost to the Bengals for the second time this season, something that hasnÆt happened since the 1998 season (one of Bill CowherÆs down years). There are obviously many negatives that came out of this game.á Most notably was the horrendous (to ...

Much has been written on this site and others about how the Steelers are not the same team weÆve known, loved, and cheered for over the years. Discussions about how the Steelers are no longer a running team, but rather a passing team, fall a bit short in my view. These Steelers are an offensive team. Yes, the defense is still good (canÆt say great yet this year), but itÆs the offense, and ...

A quarter of the season is over (four games), and hereÆs what we know about the Steelers so far this season. Offense áThis could be the best Steelers offense ever, or at least, the most ôhigh-poweredö. Ben is completing over 73 percent of his passes and to a nice variety of receivers. Minus a handful of drops, not to mention Limas Sweed, the receivers have been solid. Mike Wallace is a future star ...

Much has been written about the changing personality and image of the Steelers.á They are no longer a smash-mouth, run first team and haven't been in the Mike Tomlin era.á The result is instead of wearing down teams in the fourth quarter, they are the ones that wear down.á The offense has looked strong in the first half of all three games.á The last two, they downright wilted in the fourth quarter. Being ...

Much has been written about the Steelers' changing personality and image.á They are no longer a smash-mouth, run first team and haven't been in the Mike Tomlin era.á The result is that instead of wearing down teams in the fourth quarter, they are the ones who wear down.á The offense has looked strong in the first half of all three games, but in the last two, they downright wilted in ...

...here are a few observations:1.  Bruce Arians play calling was excellent.  I have been a huge critic of Arians (and Larry Z), but I will be the first to admit that the play calling was quite good on Sunday.  It looks like the coaches have realized that the passing game is truly the strength of this team and they cannot run unless it’s set up by the pass.  The running ...