Category Archives: Analysis

New Steelers-Related Content On Football Outsiders

Posted on September 16, 2011 by JJ

I’m happy to say that Football Outsiders has picked up my sack project for the 2011 season. The initial article has gone up today, and I wanted to link it here because I discuss Ben Roethlisberger’s tendency to hold onto … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 steelers, Analysis | 5 Comments

2011 NFL Projected Team-by-Team Records and Playoffs Picks

Posted on September 9, 2011 by ted

Last fall I followed the projections of most NFL experts in picking my beloved Steelers to finish 9-7 and miss the playoffs, while picking the evil Cowboys to win the Super Bowl in their own lavish stadium. Nostradamus, evidently I … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 steelers, 2011 steelers, Analysis, Postseason, Quarterbacks, Steelers History | 11 Comments

Projecting the Steelers’ 53-Man Roster and Other Goodies (V 3.0 – UPDATED)

Posted on September 2, 2011 by ted

While their training-camp roster is nowhere near as deep across the board as last year, the Steelers still have outstanding overall depth in 2011, and thus its coaching staff and front office will face difficult decisions this weekend in deciding … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 steelers, Analysis, Cool Stuff, Defensive Line, Front Office, Offensive Line, Quarterbacks, Wide Recievers | 6 Comments

How Old Are the NFL’s Starters, and How do the Steelers Compare?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by adam

After taking a look at the ages of starting cornerbacks around the NFL on Monday, I was curious enough to go through every position across the league and find the average age at each position, and see how the Steelers … Continue reading →

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SL Time Machine: More Re-Draftin’, 2000-2010

Posted on May 16, 2011 by ryan

Rick Reilly has an edict that, ironically, he seems to repeat every time he opens his mouth: “One of my rules is to write sentences that have never been uttered before in the history of the English language.” I will … Continue reading →

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Checking in With the Pittsburgh Power

Posted on May 15, 2011 by adam

I’ve yet to make it to my second Arena Football game (though I soon will) but have managed to catch bits and pieces of recent Pittsburgh Power games on TV. I’m still not sure how long Pittsburgh’s second run with … Continue reading →

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Day Before the First Round Draft Notebook

Posted on April 27, 2011 by ted

Desperately Seeking Cornerback Help But Not Reaching Put simply: The Steelers must bolster their cornerback corps for 2011 and beyond in this draft. But are either Texas’s Aaron Williams or Miami’s Brandon Harris worthy of the 31st overall pick? No, … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Draft, Front Office, Offensive Line, Offseason | 3 Comments

Lifting Lockout Good for Players, Football; Could Hurt Steelers in 2011

Posted on April 27, 2011 by ted

With the ongoing NFL labor strife and free-agency uncertainty, this may be the toughest draft to forecast ever, particularly since there is no top-tier player at a need position that most Steelers fans hope is available with the No. 31 … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Draft, Free Agency, Offseason | Tagged , | 12 Comments

What Can the Steelers Expect From a Rookie CB in 2011?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by adam

I think we all agree on this: the Steelers could use a young cornerback whether free agent Ike Taylor is a member of the team in 2011 or not. If any of these mock drafts are accurate, and if a … Continue reading →

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Steelers Lounge Generational Grudge Match: Greg Lloyd vs. James Harrison

Posted on April 4, 2011 by adam

In which we take two players from different generations and throw them into an imaginary ring for you to decide the winner. This is the second such installment, and it’s a battle of outside linebackers with James Harrison going up … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Steelers History | Tagged | 13 Comments