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Denver Broncos: Keys to The Game Against The Pittsburgh Steelers

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:51:20 +0000

1. Pressure, Pressure, Pressure The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the best passing attacks in the NFL. They rank fifth in yards per game and have a talented QB and receivers. The Broncos need to disrupt this passing game if they plan on shutting down the Steelers. If the Broncos can put pressure on Ben Roethlisberger and not give him enough time for his receiver's routes to develop, it would go a long way towards shutting down the Steelers aerial game. It might even force a few turnovers. Mike Nolan is sure to have a bunch of blitzes dialed for this game and hopefully the Broncos defensive players will be able to wrap up Big Ben and take him down before he gets the ball out to the likes of Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes. 2. Establish the Run This is going to be a tough task for the Denver Broncos. Pittsburgh has the best run defense in the NFL and some of the league's most physical defenders. If the Broncos can establish the run with Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter and ...

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Source: Pittsburgh Steelers won't risk playing safety Ryan Clark

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:44:06 +0000

The Pittsburgh Steelers do not plan to play safety Ryan Clark on Monday night in Denver because of concern over Clark's health, an NFL source said Sunday.

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Aerial attacks could settle Monday Night showdown

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:01:10 +0000

DENVER—It's premature to label this a preview of the AFC championship game, but if tonight's game between the Steelers and Broncos doesn't get you pumped you might want to check yourself for a pulse. The defending Super Bowl champion Steelers (5-2) have won four in a row and come off a bye week. The Broncos (6-1) are hoping to rebound from their first loss of the season. They'll be playing on a Monday Night Football stage before a nationwide audience. "If you like challenges, this one has just about everything you're looking for," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. "All we need is Howard Cosell." Here are five factors that will help determine tonight's outcome: 1. The Steelers' offense. It hasn't exactly transformed itself into Air Arians, but after being known as a running team for so many years Pittsburgh suddenly is filling the air with passes. The Steelers have the fifth-ranked passing offense (276 yards per game)—Ben Roethlisbeger has a 102.6 passer ...

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America's Team? Dallas Cowboys Can Keep That Moniker

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 07:20:16 +0000

First and foremost, allow me to explain that I in no way, shape or form expect to make any friends out of Dallas Cowboys fans from this article. But I digress, I have a duty to call them like I see them. For all those who disagree, I look forward to your intelligent debate that shall stem from this article in the comments section, so have away at it. There are 32 teams in the NFL, every single one of them are based in the United States of America. Only one, however, has been called America's Team. Unless you've been living under a rock since 1978, then you know that this team is the Cowboys. To actually put forth an intelligent argument for or against the Cowboys having this moniker, once must journey back into NFL history and learn just why the Cowboys have been dubbed as such. Whilst narrating a 1978 highlight film for the Cowboys season, now NFL Films Vice President Bob Ryan needed something catchy. He coined the term America's Team due to the excessive crowds seen at Cowboys home games and ...

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Ty Law signs with Denver Broncos, hopes to play Monday

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 20:45:03 +0000

Ty Law came out of what he called "semiretirement" Saturday to join the Denver Broncos and counts on contributing Monday night when the Pittsburgh Steelers bring three wide receivers to Invesco Field who are averaging more than 14 yards per catch.

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The Denver Broncos Vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers: Anecdotes from a Rich Rivalry

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:27:35 +0000

It's an interesting history, and in many ways these two franchises have paralleled each other throughout. The overall record in the match-up between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers currently belongs to the orange and blue. This is a rags-to-riches story for both franchises however, and one of the NFL's richer and less glorified rivalries. Begin Slideshow

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NFL Week Nine Predictions

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:03:40 +0000

Last week's record: 9-4 Overall record: 82-34 Lock of the Week: 5-for-8 Washington (2-5) @ Atlanta (4-3) Atlanta looked pretty good in their loss last week to the Saints while the Redskins haven't looked good all year. Atlanta's offense won't look as good as most people will expect it to look because Washington's defense is better than most think, but Atlanta will still win easily. Atlanta wins, 30-18 (Lock of the Week) Arizona (4-3) @ Chicago (4-3) Arizona has been very inconsistent this year, which means they should look great here after last week's loss. The Bears seem to have no idea on whether they want to be a good team or a bad team and Jay Cutler has been wildly inconsistent all year. Kurt Warner had a bad outing last week, so look for him to throw a few touchdowns and lead the Cards to a win. Arizona wins, 23-17 Baltimore (4-3) @ Cincinnati (5-2) The Baltimore defense is embarrassed at how they played during the last drive a few weeks ago ...

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Rare blood condition likely to keep Steelers S out

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:52:07 +0000

Ryan Clark may be saying everything he needs to say with his growing silence. The Pittsburgh Steelers safety is usually one of the team's most talkative players, but he is saying little as it becomes increasingly likely he won't play Monday in Denver due to a rare blood condition that nearly caused him to die after playing there two years ago. Nearly all of Clark's teammates are urging him to skip the game.

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Patriots release former Steelers G Simmons

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:49:19 +0000

The New England Patriots have released guard Kendall Simmons. Friday's move came after Simmons was inactive for six of his seven games with the team. He played only on special teams on Oct. 18 in a 59-0 win over the Tennessee Titans.

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Patriots cut former Steelers G Simmons (AP)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:47:03 +0000

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MS. CHARLEEN

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:27:36 +0000

SUNDAY: Giants, Chiefs, Bengals, Colts, Redskins, Bucs, Cardinals, Patriots, Saints, Seahawks, 49ers, Eagles MONDAY: Steelers BEST BETS: Patriots, Seahawks, Steelers ...

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Anecdotes and a Rich History Between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 02:02:38 +0000

It's an interesting history and in many ways the history of these two franchise over a period of time have lived similarly in parallel. The overall record in the match-up between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers currently belongs to the orange and blue. This is a rags to riches story of both franchises however and one of the NFL's richer and less glorified rivalries. Begin Slideshow

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Playing is life-threatening call for Pittsburgh Steelers' Ryan Clark

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 01:02:09 +0000

Ryan Clark is talking little as it becomes increasingly likely he won't play Monday in Denver due to a rare blood condition that nearly caused him to die after playing there two years ago.

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Rare blood condition likely to keep Steelers S out

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:16:22 +0000

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Steelers' Clark likely to sit out Denver game

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:13:59 +0000

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Steelers' Clark Likely to Sit Out Denver Game

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:10:40 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ryan Clark may be saying everything he needs to say with his growing silence.

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Steelers' Clark likely to sit out Denver game

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01:07 +0000

Ryan Clark may be saying everything he needs to say with his growing silence.

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Steelers' Clark likely to sit out Denver game

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:24 +0000

PITTSBURGH -- Ryan Clark may be saying everything he needs to say with his growing silence.

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Proving time for Bengals, Ravens

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:32:28 +0000

It's proving time for the Bengals. And maybe the Ravens, too. Cincinnati sits atop the AFC North along with Pittsburgh at 5-2, and the Bengals have beaten the Steelers and Ravens. Next week, they visit the Steel City.

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Week 9 Cheat Sheet: NFL picks and predictions

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:09:09 +0000

Mike Tomlin's 4-0 on Monday night. Pittsburgh's won four in a row. In his Week 9 Cheat Sheet, Peter Schrager says they'll make it five.

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College Football Teams That Remind Us Of The NFL

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 02:49:37 +0000

Have you ever noticed how much the Pittsburgh Steelers look like the Iowa Hawkeyes? On numerous occasions, I get mixed up between the Jayhawks and the Giants. What about when two teams from nearby locations played great a season ago, but are in the tank the next year. Whether it's slight or significant, there's always a College Football team out there that reminds us of a team in the NFL. Feel free to give a list of your own, or leave any questions or comments you may have. Now without further ado, Here are the College Football Teams That Remind Us of the NFL. Begin Slideshow

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Woman who accused Ben Roethlisberger in sexual assault lawsuit leaves job at Harrah's

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 20:49:58 +0000

The Harrah's employee who has accused Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault in a lawsuit has resigned from her position at the casino, ESPN's Shelley Smith reported.

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Week 9 Cheat Sheet: NFL picks and predictions

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 20:41:16 +0000

Mike Tomlin's 4-0 on Monday night. Pittsburgh's won four in a row. In his Week 9 Cheat Sheet, Peter Schrager says they'll make it five.

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Steelers' Ward is NFL's dirtiest player, peers say

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:01:17 +0000

Hines Ward is the dirtiest player in the NFL, according to a Sports Illustrated poll of 296 players released this week.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Film Study: Forget Stats, Defense Was Great Against Vikings

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:16:40 +0000

Numbers can lie. Want an example? In 2002, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off with the Houston Texans for the first time. In that game, the Steelers generated over 400 yards of offense. They allowed less than 100 on defense. They also lost 24-6. So, when Brett Favre passed for 334 yards against the Steelers two Sundays ago, was it a case of numbers that lie or was it a case of numbers that reveal? The numbers lie. First of all, look at the rest of Favre's statistical line for the day. He threw 50 times, completing 33 passes. Only three passes went longer than 25 yards. He was also sacked four times, threw a costly interception in the red zone, and lost a fumble near the red zone. So, Favre averaged 10.1 yards per completion and 6.68 yards per attempt. Those numbers are well within the realm of respectability for a defense. No one likes to allow 300+ passing yards, but in this case, it was exactly what the team needed to do. Second, if you are a defensive coordinator preparing for the ...

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Big Ben Roethlisberger: 'we are not the Steelers of the '70s'

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:30:02 +0000

Franco Dok Harris, the son of Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris, took part in a different form of running as an independent ...

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Broncos won't have starting LT in Steelers clash

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:33:31 +0000

The Denver Broncos' first loss under rookie coach Josh McDaniels produced plenty of problems that need fixing and one big injury they'll have to deal with. McDaniels said right tackle Ryan Harris won't play against Pittsburgh next week after sustaining a toe injury in the Broncos' loss at Baltimore. McDaniels was still trying to learn the extent of Harris' injury. Harris, a third-year pro from Notre Dame, has started 22 consecutive games for one of the league's best offensive lines.

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Pittsburgh Steelers' Ryan Clark cleared vs. Denver Broncos, but may sit

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:24:22 +0000

Ryan Clark became almost deathly ill after playing in Denver's mile-high altitude two years ago. The Steelers (5-2) play in Denver again on Monday, and Clark and coach Mike Tomlin haven't decided if he will suit up.

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Denver Broncos RT Ryan Harris injures toe, out vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:42:46 +0000

The Denver Broncos' first loss under rookie coach Josh McDaniels produced plenty of problems that need fixing and one big injury they'll have to deal with.

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Steelers Keys to Success Against Broncos are Not the Same as Ravens.

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:19:55 +0000

I read an article here on Bleacher this morning, that I have to take issue with. Nick DeWitt is a writer that I respect for his writings, but on this story, I think he is dead wrong. Mr. Dewitt thinks that the Steelers need to play the way the Baltimore Ravens did against the Denver Broncos next Monday Night in order to be successful. I think the Steelers need to play like the Steelers to be successful. The Baltimore Ravens led the Broncos 6-0 at half time, then scored on the opening kick off in the second half. If the Steelers are to be successful against the Broncos, a 6-0 half time lead is not the way to do it. I realize that some Steelers fans are having a hard time accepting the fact that this Steelers team is no longer the Steelers team we grew up watching. We are not a run to set up the pass team, we pass to set up the run. The Denver Broncos are going to be playing at home next week, on the national stage that is Monday Night football. The crowd is going to be loud, and hungry after ...

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NFL First Half Season Grades: AFC

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:21:48 +0000

I know the NFL season is 17 weeks long, so the middle of the season is half way through the eighth game, right? Here is how I had the teams rated in my preseason rankings along with their predicted records, and where they are now. The grade I am giving is not for the team, but for my predictions. Pittsburgh Steelers , 13-3 / 5-2 The Steelers were my top seeded AFC Team. Other than the two losses in the closing minutes of their week two and three games, the Steelers have handled most teams they have played. Grade: A New England Patriots , 12-4 / 5-2 The biggest question about the Patriots was, would Tom Brady come back as Tom Brady? Brady is playing most of the time like the Tom Brady of old, especially in the last few weeks. The question is now, can the defense continue to play at the level to win championship? Remains to be seen. Grade: A Tennessee Titans , 10-6 / 1-6 For me to be correct, the Titans are going to have to run the table, which just isn't going ...

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Steelers-Broncos: Follow in the Ravens' Footsteps for Once

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:22:14 +0000

It's usually unthinkable for the Steelers to follow in the footsteps of rival Baltimore. But, just this once, it's imperative that the Steelers do just that. Are the Steelers a better team than the Ravens? Statistics aside, the Steelers have a much better defensive front than Baltimore and also have a more cohesive secondary. Offensively, the team is also much more consistent, with the Steelers possessing better threats in the passing game. But the Steelers will now face another tough test, coming off their bye to face the surprising but suddenly human Denver Broncos on the road. Denver is human because Baltimore figured out how to finally solve the mystery that had allowed the Broncos to dominate opponents through the first six games. Now Pittsburgh must take the Ravens' gameplan and execute it just as effectively. Here's a look at how Pittsburgh can improve to 6-2 and firmly assert itself once again as a threat in the AFC: On Offense The Broncos had trouble with Ray Rice, a ...

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Ravens Crush Broncos, Keep Pace with AFC North Leaders

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:19:33 +0000

Prior to their week eight matchup against the Denver Broncos, the Baltimore Ravens were riding a three-game losing streak. That sent them from undefeated and alone in first place in the AFC North to third with only the lowly Browns trailing. With the Steelers and Bengals having the week off, the Ravens stood at 1.5 games back of both. A loss to the Broncos would have put the Ravens two games back with nine to play. Their season would be far from over had they lost to the Broncos, but would the team mentally have been able to come back from a four-game losing streak? That is a question that will never have to be answered. From the opening kickoff, the Ravens were obviously the better team. All the talk about the undefeated Broncos had a big bucket of water thrown on it. Offense, defense, special teams, and even coaching were better. I said it before the season, and I will say it again in the middle: The AFC North is going to have three teams in the playoffs this year. The only question ...

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Steelers Bye Week: The Bye Week Blues!

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:30:44 +0000

I woke up this morning like every other Sunday morning. I came down stairs, had breakfast, grabbed the newspaper (sports page and comics; they are all that matter), and headed down to the man cave to watch the NFL Pre game. I signed in to my Bleacher Fantasy Football league, and reality set in. The Steelers are not playing today. I knew the Steelers are on their bye week. Every team needs one, and with the injuries to the team, Timmons and Polamalu needing another week to recover, the Steelers bye week is coming at a perfect time. So, I turned on Sunday NFL Countdown on ESPN, and there are a lot of good games on tap for today. Vikings vs. Packers to start should be fun to watch. If nothing else, to see the crowd reaction when Brett Favre takes the field for the first time. Broncos vs. Ravens is an interesting matchup. I never root for the Ravens, but as a Steelers fan, part of me needs the Broncos to lose a game or two other than against us for playoff seeding. Still, I don't think I have ...

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Favre won't light it up at Lambeau

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 10:00:20 +0000

PACKERS (-3) over Vikings: Yes, Minnesota is loaded -- but still, it found itself in unfriendly technical situations against the Ravens and Steelers, and we took against-the-spread advantage both times. During that stint, Brett Favre's passing statis...

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Bye Breakdown: The Good and Bad for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:26:03 +0000

The Pittsburgh Steelers are resting, healing, and enjoying a well-deserved break after going 5-2 before the bye week. The Steelers enter this respite with a four-game winning streak and a defense that's beginning to play like the one we've come to know and love. But not everything is picture-perfect. Like any team, even good ones, there are some weaknesses, chinks in the armor if you will, to go along with their strengths. Here's an analysis of the good and bad Pittsburgh has displayed so far in 2009. The Good 1. The Defense Even with all-everything Troy Polamalu missing four games and DE Aaron Smith out for the season, the Steelers defense is playing at a high level. Pittsburgh is No. 8 in total defense giving up 291 yards per game, down from last season's 237.2 yards and the No. 1 ranking. The run defense has been excellent, allowing only 76.6 yards a game, second in the league. The passing defense is rated 15th in the NFL, which dropped the overall rating down, due in no ...

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A Bye, and Pittsburgh Is Only Getting Started

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:14:11 +0000

After some lackluster performances early in the N.F.L. season, Pittsburgh beat the Vikings and gets to take this weekend off.

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Is the Ravens' Game Against the Broncos a Must-Win?

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:23:10 +0000

What a difference a month makes! Four weeks ago, the Ravens were 3-0, sitting atop of the AFC North, ahead of the upstart Bengals and the hated Steelers. There was talk about dynasty , and how the Ravens were the front runners for the AFC North. One month later, the Ravens trail the Bengals and Steelers, by 1.5 games, and a loss Sunday against the Broncos would put them two games back of both teams. Even though they are now in third place in the division, the Ravens still have a chance to catch the Bengals and Steelers, but they are going to have to play their best football from here on out. Of the three teams, the Ravens have the hardest schedule remaining. Even though their offense has improved dramatically, their defense is no longer what it once was, now regularly getting torched in the passing game. But the real concern for the Ravens would come should they lose to the Broncos. If the Ravens lose Sunday, they are going to be playing the rest of the season for a wild-card playoff ...

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Vikings' Pro Bowl CB Winfield out vs. Packers

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:35:46 +0000

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield will not play on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. The Pro Bowler was listed as out in Friday's injury report. He also missed last week's game against Pittsburgh because of the injured right foot. Coach Brad Childress says he saw Winfield make progress throughout the week. But the Vikings have a bye after Green Bay, so they could be playing it safe with one of their most important defenders.

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Vikings CB Winfield to miss Packers game (AP)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:22:42 +0000

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Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger sacked by Minnesota Vikings on bye week

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:59:56 +0000

A scoring change has given the Minnesota Vikings an additional sack of Ben Roethlisberger during Pittsburgh's 27-17 victory on Sunday. Roethlisberger was sacked four times, giving him 20 for the season.

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Sunday NFL games on FOX set ratings records

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:07:09 +0000

The Vikings-Steelers and Falcons-Cowboys games combined to help draw record television ratings last Sunday. The doubleheader on Fox averaged a 14.1 rating and 29 share and 23.5 million viewers, a record audience for the network. The rating was the third highest since Fox started airing the NFL in 1994. The early, regional game - in which most markets saw the Super Bowl champ Steelers hand Brett Favre and the Vikings their first loss - set ratings and audience records for the slot with a 11.

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NFL: Enough With The Throwbacks

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:35:25 +0000

It's getting ugly out there. Literally. The Pittsburgh Steelers do it right. They wear their throwback jerseys, which are nowhere near as offending to the eyes as some that we've seen, a couple times a year during important home games. San Diego modified their throwbacks and adopted them as their regular uniform. It's hard to argue with the fact that they are the best looking uniforms in the league today. For some teams, however, it's been a while since we've seen their regular uniforms. Denver continues to trot out the runner up for the ugliest throwbacks ever (last year's Blue and Yellow Eagles incarnations were the worst by far) at home and on the road (see photo). New England and Tennessee have been wearing theirs often too. Some confused fans are probably wondering if the Houston Texans had finally decided to do the decent thing and bring back the Houston Oilers. No, it's just the hapless Titans. It isn't bad enough that Seattle trotted out hideous green jerseys that made the ...

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Recommendation For Browns Fans to Get Thru 2009, Watch the Bengals

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:51:40 +0000

To begin, I may get a lot of hatred by fellow Browns fans for writing this article, but if the Browns cannot win the division (and it looks that way), then the Steelers or Ravens should not either. Browns fans, what would be worse? The Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, or the other Ohio team the Cincinnati Bengals winning the AFC North division? Cleveland Browns fans had better have said the Bengals, because the hatred of them is not a large as Browns fans' hatred for the Steelers and Ravens. The Browns hopes of competing in the AFC North now look to be way down the road in perhaps 2011 or 2012. With all the holes that the Browns have to fill in various positions on their roster, including the ever important quarterback position, there is virtually no chance that they can compete for the division crown in 2010, but stranger things have happened in the NFL. Until a possible miracle season can happen in 2010, Browns fans are still faced with the tedious task of watching their team ...

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NFL Replay: Vikes should lean on A.D. to fix red-zone troubles

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:48:20 +0000

A week ago, the Minnesota Vikings had the best red-zone touchdown rate in the NFL. Yet one quick trip to Pittsburgh and one ...

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Steelers' Clark may not play in Denver

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:42:34 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark isn't injured, yet he isn't sure if he can play in the team's next game Nov. 9 at Denver.

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Steelers' Clark May Not Play in Denver

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:50:35 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark isn't injured, yet he isn't sure if he can play in the team's next game Nov. 9 at Denver.

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Pittsburgh Steelers' Ryan Clark being tested for action vs. Denver Broncos

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:46:54 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark isn't injured, yet he isn't sure if he can play in the team's next game Nov. 9 at Denver.

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Steelers S Clark may sit out vs. Broncos (AP)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:40:33 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark isn't injured, yet he isn't sure if he can play in the team's next game Nov. 9 at Denver. Clark didn't play the rest of the 2007 season after becoming ill following an Oct. 21 game in Denver. He was hospitalized overnight in Denver, and his condition worsened after he returned to Pittsburgh.

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Steelers' Clark may not play in Denver

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:39:06 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark isn't injured, yet he isn't sure if he can play in the team's next game Nov. 9 at Denver.

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