Category Archives: Steelers History

This Is Steel Curtain III; Don’t Forget About the 1990s

Posted on February 4, 2011 by ted

Stories on the blending (as opposed to comparisons) of the current era of Pittsburgh Steelers with the squads from the 1970s are long overdue, as are debates on if this present group qualifies as a dynasty (they do with a … Continue reading →

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Two More Wins and ’04-’10 Steelers Officially a Dynasty

Posted on January 22, 2011 by ted

In modern-era NFL history, any team with three Super Bowl wins within a decade gets classified as a dynasty. The Packers of the 60s (who get credit for the first two Super Bowl wins and three NFL titles in the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 steelers, Cool Stuff, Postseason, Steelers History | 11 Comments

2010 Steelers: Already a Successful Season

Posted on January 16, 2011 by ted

Following yesterday’s rapturous 31-24 win over the Ravens at Heinz Field in the AFC Divisional playoffs, it is time to declare 2010 another very successful season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers advance to next Sunday’s AFC Championship game against … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 steelers, Postseason, Quarterbacks, Steelers History, Wide Recievers | 14 Comments

Jared Veldheer: The OT Who Should Have Been the Steelers’ 2010 2nd-Round Pick

Posted on December 31, 2010 by ted

The Steelers’ 2010 draft class has already paid huge dividends and appears to be one of Pittsburgh’s best and deepest draft hauls in recent years. Eight of the 10 draft picks are still on the 53-man roster and five are … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 steelers, 2011 mock draft, Front Office, Offensive Line, Steelers History | Tagged | 11 Comments

Tomlin Deserves Consideration for NFL Coach of the Year

Posted on December 31, 2010 by ted

There are several outstanding candidates for NFL Coach of the Year this fall. Todd Haley is the one I would bet on if he ends up leading the Chiefs to 11 wins and an AFC West title. Certainly strong arguments … Continue reading →

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Roethlisberger Injured Again for Another Key Steelers-Ravens Game?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by ted

Ben Roethlisberger has not exactly conjured up memories of Cal Ripken for his durability, but Pittsburgh’s overly dramatic star quarterback actually does not miss too many starts. In his seventh year as the Steelers’ starting quarterback, Roethlisberger has started 103 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 steelers, AFC North, Steelers History | Tagged | 14 Comments

Steelers Are 6-2 Again Under Tomlin, But Finish Will Depend on Health

Posted on November 9, 2010 by ted

Mike Tomlin is in his fourth season as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers’ 27-21 win over the Bengals on Sunday night resulted in the fourth consecutive season where a Tomlin-coached team has opened the first-half of the … Continue reading →

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Steeler 2010 Draft Class Already Paying Huge Dividends for Deep Team

Posted on November 4, 2010 by ted

No NFL draft class should be judged until at least three full seasons are complete. However, the 2010 Steelers’ draft class has immediately made an already deep roster even better, since eight of 10 picks are still with the Steelers … Continue reading →

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49ers Claim Thad Gibson Off Waivers, Resulting in Another Bad 4th-Round Pick by Colbert

Posted on November 2, 2010 by ted

Everyone knew the Pittsburgh Steelers would have to cut a player to sign a defensive lineman before Sunday’s game at New Orleans. But most Steelers insiders were surprised that the team released its 2010 fourth-round pick, OLB Thad Gibson, to … Continue reading →

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Countdown to NFL’s Top 100 Players Continues…3 Steelers Left?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by ted

I love the NFL Network. It has helped complete my life more than any potential wife ever could unless I meet one who starts complaining about what a fascist Roger Goodell is on our first date without my prompting. The … Continue reading →

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