fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com - 6/30/2009
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The Football Scientist says his recent study of the Steelers left him wondering why they aren't being considered the favorites to repeat their Super Bowl title.
eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com - 7/3/2009
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eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com —
Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes has added some
weight this off-season. And it seems as though some
of it has gone to his head. Per John Harris of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review , Holmes believes it's a matter of "when" - not "if" - the Steelers get back to the Super ...
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Santonio Holmes: "We look forward to going back to the ...
profootballtalk.com - 6/27/2009
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profootballtalk.com —
The Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in signing veteran
safety Ryan Clark to a contract extension and have
already started discussions with him, according to Jason La Canfora of NFL Network. A deal could be in the offing prior to training camp, per ...
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Steelers, Clark Talking Contract Extension
behindthesteelcurtain.com - 7/7/2009
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behindthesteelcurtain.com —
We're now down to the Final Four of
heartbreakers in Pittsburgh Steelers' playoff history. Again, ranking these
games is like ranking ice cream. There are no right and wrong opinions. At the end, our tournament will determine how BTSC Steeler Nation feels as a whole. #4 ...
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The 12 Most Heartbreaking Playoff Losses In Pittsburgh ...
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Are the Steelers Being Underrated?
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... With the season just two months away, the Patriots seem to once again be the clear favorite to win the AFC, but the Football Scientist K.C. Joyner makes a pretty compelling argument that the defending Super Bowl champion Steelers are being underrated. ...
Tomlin: Mendenhall Must Earn Playing Time
ProFootballTalk.com —
There are plenty of reasons for Steelers fans to be optimistic about a title defense. The team’s room for improvement with the running game is near the top of the list. Last year’s first-round pick Rashard Mendenhall figures to have an increasing role, but coach Mike Tomlin says that’s all on Mendenhall.“He’s got to put himself back into the offense. I am not responsible for Rashard Mendenhall’s role in the offense. He is.” It’s not surprising Tomlin is ...
What's That You Say?
One For The Other Thumb —
... And finally, I missed this the other day, but the Fifth Down blog over at the NY Times pontificated about why the Steelers probably should not be "underrated" defending Super Bowl champs (as they currently are, apparently). ...
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