Category Archives: Preseason

Predicted Opening Game Inactives for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Posted on September 7, 2010 by ted

One of the dumber rules in the NFL is that teams can only dress 45 players from its 53-man roster each game. This rule is why reserves have to be able to play multiple positions and largely why the Steelers … Continue reading →

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Steelers Final 53: Not Much to Complain About

Posted on September 5, 2010 by ryan

I was all set to hoist myself up on the soapbox and sermonize about why Jonathan Dwyer had no business on the final 53-man roster if it meant the practice squad or worse for some other promising young player. I … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of a Top-Tier Pittsburgh Steelers’ Practice Squad

Posted on September 4, 2010 by ted

The Steelers just made some of their most difficult final cuts in years. Some players, such as special-teams standouts Stefan Logan and Patrick Bailey, as well as talented young corner Joe Burnett, will have to hook up with other teams, … Continue reading →

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Steelers Make Final Cuts, 53-Man Roster Is Set (for Now)

Posted on September 4, 2010 by ryan

Consider this your “Hey, why the hell did they release that guy?!” thread…

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When It Comes to Cuts, Steelers Choose Wisely

Posted on September 4, 2010 by JJ

Because we’re diehard fans, the four of us here at the Lounge spend a lot of time wondering and worrying about the cuts that will get Pittsburgh roster down to 53. But this morning something struck me. The Steelers may … Continue reading →

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Final Steelers’ Projected 53-Man Final Roster and Other Goodies

Posted on September 3, 2010 by ted

A tumultuous Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason and crazy preseason is finally complete. Then, the unfortunate news arrived this morning that quarterback Byron Leftwich was deemed out for an extended period due to a torn MCL and thus probably ticketed to the … Continue reading →

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Mewelde Moore Is Bad Luck In the Preseason

Posted on September 2, 2010 by JJ

Mewelde Moore is a fine backup/third down back. But in the preseason, he’s voodoo to Steelers’ quarterbacks. You may not remember, but it was Moore’s botched assignment during a preseason game in 2008 that led to Charlie Batch breaking his … Continue reading →

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Dennis Dixon, Everybody! (Unless It’s Charlie Batch)

Posted on September 2, 2010 by ryan

Well, it took nearly a month but injuries finally made their way through the Steelers locker room. Byron Leftwich, apparently Mike Tomlin’s guy since returning to Pittsburgh this offseason, hobbled off the field Thursday after hurting his left knee in … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts: Steelers-Broncos Preseason Game (It’s All Yours, Byron!)

Posted on August 30, 2010 by ryan

Scribblings from a game that finally settled the age-old question: Jesus loves Crezdon more than Tebow… Alright, let’s get right to it: Positives * Rashard Mendenhall not only looked great for a one-armed running back, he looked like a legit … Continue reading →

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Just a Reminder…

Posted on August 29, 2010 by JJ

Ben Roethlisberger’s stats for Game 3 of the 2005 preseason: C A Yds Int TD QB Rtg 6 15 57 1 0 23.5 You can now resume your regularly scheduled hand-wringing about the quarterback situation.

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