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A Look At The Pittsburgh Steelers Cornerbacks' Pass Defense

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:39:53 +0000

When looking at the trio of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerbacks that actually see some major game time, we're only looking at Ike Taylor, William Gay, and Deshea Townsend. We all know that Taylor and Gay are the two starters and that Townsend gets extended playing time in the nickel and dime formations. Of these three, Taylor and Gay have been tested time and again by opposing quarterbacks, to little avail. Through nine games this season Taylor has been thrown at 67 times, allowing 42 completions for a grand total of 513 yards, or 12.2 yards per completion. Along with that, he's only allowed a single touchdown pass. Considering the fact that he's covered every opposing team's best wide receiver, it's not a bad statistic at all. Quarterbacks complete an average of 62.7 passes against him all season long, with their average rating being 91.2. On the opposite side of the Pittsburgh defense, left cornerback Gay has only allowed 44 out of 63 attempts to be completed which factors out to be 69.8 ...

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Steelers' Troy Polamalu (knee) won't play vs. Chiefs

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:30:13 +0000

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu did not practice all week because of a left knee injury and will not play Sunday in Kansas City. He may miss the Nov. 29 game at Baltimore as well.

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Polamalu among Steelers who won't play at Chiefs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:18:04 +0000

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu did not practice all week because of a left knee injury and will not play Sunday in Kansas City. He may miss the Nov. 29 game at Baltimore as well. Polamalu sat out the Steelers' second through fifth games with a ligament tear, only to injure the same knee during an 18-12 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday. Polamalu's latest injury is to a different ligament. He wore a heavy brace as he watched practice this week.

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Steelers Polamalu, Kirschke sidelined vs. Chiefs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:43:16 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers safety Troy Polamalu did not practice all week because of a left knee injury and will not play Sunday in Kansas City. He may miss the Nov. 29 game at Baltimore as well.

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Ben Roethlisberger Blames Loss to Bengals on Weather, Fans

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:33 +0000

I did not wake up this morning with the intention of writing another post about the Bengals' victory over the Steelers, but the events of the day have changed my agenda. Of course, I still hate the Steelers and would never balk at the opportunity to rip on them in some fashion, but I really was ready to move on from last week. The Ohio State-Michigan game is this weekend, and the Bengals will be in Oakland to take on the Raiders. Speaking to reporters for the first time since Sunday, Ben Roethlisberger said , "I didn't feel great, my arm didn't feel good and that first drive, we connected a few times, went down the field, had to scramble. I kind of thought, 'OK, shut that funk off.' And then it never quite came around." I am literally staring at the computer with a perplexed look on my face. Is he incapable of uttering a complete sentence? Roethlisberger babbles on to say that something didn't feel right, referencing the warm weather and dejected crowd at Heinz Field. Santonio Holmes chimed ...

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Feds Seek $631K Verdict Against ex-Steeler Blount

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:40:21 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Federal attorneys want a judge to declare that Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mel Blount owes more than $631,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties.

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Feds seek $631K verdict against ex-Steeler Blount

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:54 +0000

Federal attorneys want a judge to declare that Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mel Blount owes more than $631,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties.

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Feds seek $631K verdict against ex-Steeler Blount

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:24:06 +0000

Federal attorneys want a judge to declare that Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mel Blount owes more than $631,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties.

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Big Ben accepts blame for Steelers' loss: 'I had a bad day'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:14:50 +0000

He didn't blame the wide receivers for running incorrect pass routes, even if one of them seemed to be singling him out. He ...

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NFL Week 11 Picks: Steelers Vs Chiefs

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:47:50 +0000

The NFL Week 11 Picks for the Steelers-Chiefs game has been geared up. In last week's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Steelers were unable to pull out a win, and now they will be looking to regain their composure against the Chiefs. During the Bengals game, Troy Polamalu was injured once again, and it appears he will be out for the game against Kansas City. However, the Steelers may not need Polamalu as the Chiefs defense is likely to be ineffective at stopping Ben Roethlisberger. Online sports betting sites are looking to wager on the Steelers, as they are the -10(-110) point favorite against the Kansas City Chiefs, who are have +10(-110) point NFL betting odds. In the AFC West, the Kansas City Chiefs are tied for third place with the Oakland Raiders, and neither of them have had good NFL betting odds this season. For those betting on the Steelers and hoping that they cover the spread, this is great news, as it looks like this trend will continue on. Read more NFL news ...

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NFL Week 11 Picks and Predictions

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:42:56 +0000

Overall: 75-39 Last Week: 10-5 Last week, in one of the craziest weeks for the league in terms of wins and losses, I pulled out one of my best records. I don't get it, either. Of my three upset specials of the week, I was right on two of them, which is pretty good, in my opinion. So, before I break my arm patting myself on the back, I will get into this week's picks. FIVE STAR PICK OF THE WEEK: Pittsburgh at Kansas City This is not a good week to be the Kansas City Chiefs. After losing to the Bengals last week, the Steelers are going to come out and prove they are better than they played last week. With Dwayne Bowe suspended, the Chiefs lost the only punch they had. Steelers win 33-10. Seattle at Minnesota The Vikings are one of the most dominant teams in the NFL, while the injury bug has landed in Seattle and infected the entire team. This game is going to be over early. Vikings win 28-13. Washington at Dallas Dallas is another team that was embarrassed ...

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Holmes Disputes Big Ben: Steelers Were in Sync

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:10:24 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.

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Holmes disputes Big Ben: Steelers were in sync

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:01:54 +0000

Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.

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Holmes disputes Big Ben: Steelers were in sync

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:55:06 +0000

Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.

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Holmes disputes Big Ben: Steelers were in sync

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:31:58 +0000

Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.

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Holmes Disputes Big Ben: Steelers Were in Sync

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:30:31 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.

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Holmes disputes Big Ben: Steelers were in sync

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:23:06 +0000

Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.

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Chicago police check to see if Pittsburgh Steelers fan poisoned

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:50:39 +0000

The Chicago Police Department is investigating whether a Steelers fan was poisoned after attending a game against the Bears.

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Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu watches practice in brace

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:07:29 +0000

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu wore a heavy brace on his reinjured left knee while watching practice Wednesday and did not take part in any drills.

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FanHouse: Steelers fan poisoned at Bears bar?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:48:10 +0000

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Cincinnati Bengals Should Rest Cedric Benson Against the Oakland Raiders

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:53:27 +0000

After straining his hip against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the status of running back Cedric Benson is still up in the air on whether or not he will start this week against the Oakland Raiders. As tempted as Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis may be to start Benson, who has rushed for 859 yards and six touchdowns on the season, he might want to consider resting the league's sixth-ranked rusher against the Raiders. Benson sat the second half Sunday against the Steelers and was replaced by rookie running back Bernard Scott , who scored the lone touchdown of the game on a 96-yard kickoff return in the first quarter. Against the Steelers No. 1 ranked rushing defense, Scott managed to gain 33 yards on the ground on 13 carries. While these numbers may not seem spectacular, Lewis should consider the potential Scott has against the Raiders rushing attack. The Raiders have the fourth-worst rushing defense in all of football, ranking ahead of only the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Buffalo ...

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We deserve better than this

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:01:00 +0000

Bears fans deserve better. They've deserved better for decades. All it takes is a quick visit to Pittsburgh, where everybody wears Super Bowl-champion caps and even airline representatives wear Steelers jerseys.

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Eagles' Westbrook to visit concussion specialists

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:59:26 +0000

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will visit two concussion specialists in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

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LB Harrison Cut as Steelers Shore Up Special Teams

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:50:34 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- He's watched game tapes, analyzed and criticized, and now coach Mike Tomlin is doing something about the Pittsburgh Steelers' miserable kickoff coverage.

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LB Harrison cut as Steelers shore up special teams

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:22:35 +0000

He's watched game tapes, analyzed and criticized, and now coach Mike Tomlin is doing something about the Pittsburgh Steelers' miserable kickoff coverage.

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LB Harrison cut as Steelers shore up special teams

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:15:07 +0000

He's watched game tapes, analyzed and criticized, and now coach Mike Tomlin is doing something about the Pittsburgh Steelers' miserable kickoff coverage.

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LB Harrison cut as Steelers shore up special teams

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:14:05 +0000

PITTSBURGH -- He's watched game tapes, analyzed and criticized, and now coach Mike Tomlin is doing something about the Pittsburgh Steelers' miserable kickoff coverage.

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Ben Roethlisberger, Bruce Arians, and Troy Polamalu: Steelers Game Notes

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:50:37 +0000

I had to go way back into the archive to remember my format for writing up a Steelers loss. Here's what the research produced: Fatal Error The Pittsburgh Steelers' special teams fails again and lets the Bengals' Bernard Scott return a first half kickoff for a touchdown. And yes, they let him do it, just watch Jeff Reed run across the field only to go right past Scott without even an effort to tackle him. Valiant Effort The Steelers' overall defense. While no single player had an outstanding game, the unit only allowed 218 yards of total offense to the Bengals, who average 334.2 yards per game. No one on Cincinnati's offense had a great game, unless you argue that Carson Palmer had a good game just because he didn't turn it over. Exposed Weakness Bruce Arians;this isn't really a new weakness, but one that has been overlooked during what was a five game win steak. Arians has admitted to getting too greedy and looking for big plays when he shouldn't be. What worries me is that he ...

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Source: Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian West brook to meet with concussion specialist

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:27:37 +0000

Eagles running back Brian Westbrook is scheduled to meet with a specialist in Pittsburgh this week -- likely Wednesday -- to determine if and when he can resume playing football after a series of concussions, according to a league source.

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Pittsburgh Steelers waive Arnold Harrison in special teams makeover

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:01:57 +0000

The Steelers have waived backup linebacker Arnold Harrison, the first player to lose his job after three kickoff return touchdowns were allowed by Pittsburgh's coverage unit in the last four games.

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Steelers' Polamalu questionable 'at best' vs. Chiefs

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:54:44 +0000

Steelers star safety Troy Polamalu hasn't been ruled out of Sunday's game at Kansas City despite injuring his left knee for the second time this season, though coach Mike Tomlin says he is questionable at best. Polamalu, a five-time Pro Bowl player, missed four games earlier this season with a medial collateral ligament tear. He strained the posterior cruciate ligament while tackling running back Cedric Benson on Cincinnati's first possession Sunday and did not return.

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Steelers' Polamalu questionable at best for game

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:46:42 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers star safety Troy Polamalu hasn't been ruled out of Sunday's game at Kansas City despite injuring his left knee for the second time this season, though coach Mike Tomlin says he is questionable at best.

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Polamalu questionable 'at best' for Chiefs

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:34:06 +0000

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Polamalu questionable 'at best' for Chiefs

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:33:38 +0000

PITTSBURGH -- Steelers star safety Troy Polamalu hasn't been ruled out of Sunday's game at Kansas City despite injuring his left knee for the second time this season, though coach Mike Tomlin says he is questionable at best.

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Steeers: Troy Polamalu questionable 'at best' for Chiefs

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:33:04 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Troy Polamalu hasn't been ruled out of Sunday's game at Kansas City despite injuring his left ...

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Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu questionable 'at best'

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:25:04 +0000

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Polamalu questionable 'at best' for Chiefs

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:21:49 +0000

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Steeler fan claims he was left blind after Bears game

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:01:00 +0000

A Pittsburgh Steelers fan says he was left blind and is living with brain damage after he was apparently poisoned at a Chicago bar following a game in September, according to a report from WTAE Channel 4 in Pittsburgh.

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Steelers backed up: Must 'win out' to catch the Bengals

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:20:26 +0000

Chad Ochocinco, always the self-promoter, planned to send mustard to the Steelers' defensive backs last week before coach Marvin ...

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Pittsburgh Steelers' Game Quick Hits: Awesome and Not-So Awesome

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:56:38 +0000

Like most avid Steelers fans, my mood during the week is dependent upon whether the Steelers win or lose, and to be frank, I was so disgusted with the game on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals that I wasn't even sure I could come up with anything that the Steelers did that was "Awesome". But I ha ve taken a day to breathe, to calm the impulse to scream for Bruce Arians' head, and to remember more clearly what I truly witnessed. The following few items are what I could come up with. Enjoy, and let me know if you think of anything, no matter how minuscule, that the Steelers did that was encouraging. Awesome: Steelers normal uniforms. Finally. I'm tired of all the throw-back jerseys and ha ve never been a fan of the Steelers' dark brown throwbacks. Steelers jerseys should be black and gold, period. So it was nice to see the team transformed back into 'normal' gear. Not-So Awesome: The offensi ve line reminded me of Swiss cheese once again. And then they were shredded by the ...

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Polamalu's status for Chiefs game uncertain

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:41:37 +0000

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Steelers have not yet updated the condition of star safety Troy Polamalu, who injured his left knee for the second time this season during their...

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Hurry Up! Steelers Playing Catch-Up to Bengals

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:40:31 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Chad Ochocinco, always the self-promoter, planned to send mustard to the Steelers' defensive backs last week before coach Marvin Lewis halted the condiment giveaway. The Bengals receiver's implied message was that Pittsburgh would be playing catch-up after taking on Cincinnati.

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Hurry up! Steelers playing catch-up to Bengals

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:30:07 +0000

Chad Ochocinco, always the self-promoter, planned to send mustard to the Steelers' defensive backs last week before coach Marvin Lewis halted the condiment giveaway. The Bengals receiver's implied message was that Pittsburgh would be playing catch-up after taking on Cincinnati.

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Polamalu's status uncertain for Steelers-Chiefs

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:29:49 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have not yet updated the condition of star safety Troy Polamalu, who injured his left knee for the second time this season during their 18-12 loss to Cincinnati.

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Steelers' Day After: Bruce Arians Once Again Costs Pittsburgh

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:08:41 +0000

First and foremost, give credit to the Cincinnati Bengals for coming into a hostile environment, staying calm, taking advantage of opportunities, and getting the win. The Bengals player of the game should be Bruce Arians. He was able to singlehandedly stop the Steelers offense. With 40 passes and only 17 rushes, he made the Steelers a one-dimensional team—to the delight of the Bengals defense, because that is the goal of every defense. I'm also going to call out Mike Tomlin, because he sat by and let it happen. As a former defensive coordinator himself, he should know this. Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher wouldn't have let this happen. It's okay to be a passing team, but you have to keep the defense honest. For example, the Bengals continued to run the ball even if it wasn't successful to slow the Steelers' pass rush. Late in the game, the Bengals were able to have more success running the ball and taking time off the clock because the running game tires the defense. Besides refusing to run the ...

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Bernard Scott's Performance Helps Cincinnati Bengals Control The Cruise

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:06:48 +0000

Imagine being a rookie running back on the Cincinnati Bengals drafted out of Abilene Christian in the sixth round of April's NFL Draft. Now imagine being that same rookie playing in a game against the defending Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers and making a key play on special teams that would end up being a difference maker for the Bengals' victory. After Sunday, Bengals rookie running back Bernard Scott is living that dream with his performance against the Steelers. In a key game that would decide bragging rights for soul possession of first place in the AFC North, the rookie stepped up on offense and special teams to help the Bengals leave Heinz Field with an 18-12 victory, ending the Steelers 10-game win streak at home. With the win, the Bengals improved their record to 7-2 on the year and 5-0 against teams in the AFC North. Not only did they beat the Steelers to take a one-game lead in the division, but for the first time in franchise history, they have won five games in a ...

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Bengals-Steelers: Week 10 Report Card

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:02:17 +0000

Even after a night's sleep, I am still in a state of euphoria as I observe the national media praising the Cincinnati Bengals. With an 18-12 win in Pittsburgh on Sunday, the Bengals are in sole possession of first place in the AFC North. It is hard to find fault with the Bengals right now. They are the best team in their division and right at the top of the AFC with the Indianapolis Colts. After watching his team fight for 60 minutes, Marvin Lewis said, "It's the most physical grinding game I've ever been on the sideline for." The Bengals are no longer a team that lives and dies by the passing attack. They are a smart, mature football team that knows what it takes to win. OFFENSE The offense was unable to cross the goal line, but did what they needed to at the most crucial point of the game. With 6:17 left and a 15-12 lead, Carson Palmer entered the huddle and instructed his teammates not to give the ball back to the Steelers. The Bengals offense marched 54 yards in 11 plays ...

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Bengals didn't follow Steelers' script this time

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:31:32 +0000

Big Ben made his name on fourth-quarter comebacks, which is why Alex Marvez is impressed Cincy shut him down when it counted.

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BENGALS 18, STEELERS 12 / Surprising reversal between old rivals

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Maybe it wasn't a concession speech, even if it sounded like one. The Bengals have spent most of the past 20 seasons chasing Pittsburgh, now it's the other way around, and the Steelers realize it's a decidedly uphill climb. "They're clearly the best team in...

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Bengals seize control of division

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:49:26 +0000

PITTSBURGH -- Maybe it wasn't a concession speech, even if it sounded like one. The Bengals spent most of the last 20 seasons chasing Pittsburgh, and now it's the other way around, and the Steelers realize it's a decidedly uphill climb. "They're cl...

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