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Chattin’ Thread for the Week of August 13

Posted on August 14, 2012 by ryan

If it seemed like the Steelers were again cursed by the injury gods, just look around the league (or if that’s too taxing, just the AFC North) it’s going around. In that sense, Pittsburgh’s been lucky. Still, it’d be nice … Continue reading →

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Chattin’ Thread for the Week of August 6

Posted on August 6, 2012 by ryan

Alrighty, folks, the preseason is upon us. The Steelers face the Eagles Thursday. In the meantime, feel free to discuss Big Ben’s latest malady or the less ridiculous development: Mike Adams has been taking first-team snaps at left tackle. Off … Continue reading →

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Steelers Lounge Podcast #72: Leon Searcy

Posted on August 2, 2012 by ryan

After our own lockout, we’re back for another Steelers Lounge Podcast. On this episode we yak it up about — who else — Mike Wallace. We also talk about Anotnio Brown’s shiny, new extension, Big Ben’s lil’ rotator cuff injury, … Continue reading →

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Chattin’ Thread for the Week of July 30

Posted on July 30, 2012 by ryan

Training camp is officially underway which means our summer vacations are over. Feel free to discuss Antonio Brown’s new deal, Mike Wallace’s lack of one, or anything else…

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Not News: Mike Wallace Has No Leverage

Posted on July 30, 2012 by ryan

I just spent a week in the Adirondacks with the extended family. It’s the fourth year in a row we’ve done it, always during the first week of training camp. In general, nothing much happens those first few days. Casey … Continue reading →

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Ike Says Mike Is Frustrated

Posted on May 30, 2012 by ryan

Somewhere, I’m on record as saying that I don’t care if Mike Wallace sits comfortably on his couch this summer because he wants more money. My only issue with that strategy is that unlike previous offseasons, the Steelers have a … Continue reading →

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Steelers Officially Have FB, Running Game to Follow, Right? Right!

Posted on May 29, 2012 by ryan

I think it’s sweet, all this talk about the return of the fullback to the Steelers’ offense, and even the mention of getting reacquainted with the running game. But let’s not all hop into the way-back machine at once because … Continue reading →

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Breaking Down the Steelers’ 2012 NFL Draft, Expert-Stye

Posted on May 21, 2012 by ryan

Our good buddy Doug Farrar of Shutdown Corner has a weekly podcast with NFL Films’ Greg Cosell. In the latest episode, they recount the AFC North draft haul and because I know many of you are among the laziest people … Continue reading →

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Steelers Lounge Podcast: Andy Benoit Talks Steelers, Willie Colon, Todd Haley

Posted on May 16, 2012 by ryan

I’ve wanted to have Andy Benoit on the podcast for a while now and finally got him on the horn Wednesday night. Andy’s the founder of NFLTouchdown.com, and he’s written for the New York Times, CBSSports.com (his weekly Film Room … Continue reading →

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Steelers Lounge Podcast: Talking Todd Haley

Posted on May 15, 2012 by ryan

After hearing Ben’s comments last week about Todd Haley’s offense, and how it’s slightly more complex than internet schoolin’, I figured it made sense to talk to people who had actually watched Haley’s offense closely in recent years. So I … Continue reading →

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