nfl 2008 Stories - Behind the Steel Curtain
AFC Playoff Scenarios
Let's take a closer look at the possible seedings from 1-6 in the AFC now that the playoff picture got a little bit clearer this week. LOCKED IN: 1) Tennessee Titans 2) Pittsburgh Steelers 3) ? 4) San Diego/Denver - teams play in Week 17 in SD 5) Indianapolis - top AFC Wild Card 6) ?? STILL...
A Closer Look At the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers - Part 2
My second look into the Baltimore Ravens focuses on their offensive line. Now granted, I haven't even watched many Baltimore games, let alone analyzed the subtleties of the play of the line. But there are still several observations worth making. * Here is the Baltimore Ravens offensive line from...
A Closer Look At the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers - Part 1
The Baltimore Ravens have won 7 of their past 8 ballgames. With a rookie head coach and a rookie QB, that's quite an accomplishment. Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons are getting lots of publicity for also engineering a stunning turnaround from last year with a rookie QB and head coach, but it...
Steelers Hope To Shake Road Woes in Baltimore When They Meet Ravens This Sunday
I've written quite recently about the Pittsburgh Steelers improved road record from a year ago. With two road tilts remaining on the schedule - at Baltimore and at Tennessee- the Steelers are assured of finishing the 2008 year with a winning record on the road. The team is 5-1 through 6 games thus...
AFC North Remains Tight Race
We'll delve into the matchup more closely throughout the week, but let's take a look at how the AFC North race is stacking up with just three games to go. It's hard to believe that the Ravens have hung so tough and are right there as we head down the home stretch, but that's what winning streaks...
Mike Tomlin: 'People Get Too Preoccupied With Style Points...'
Lots of good thoughts on the game in the post game thread as well as the numerous fanposts written since the Steelers won their fourth straight this afternoon against the Dallas Cowboys. A few more from me. * Let's start with the defense. You have to give credit to Jason Garret for finding ways to...
A Thorough Analysis Of the Steelers Tendencies on 3rd and Short
I had to investigate the Pittsburgh Steelers tendencies on 3rd and short yardage situations. It seemed to me that we threw the ball ALL the time on 3rd and short, but I wasn't entirely positive. So it was a bit tedious, but I went through the play-by-plays of every game this season and charted...
Steelers Face Improved Bengals Team On Short Rest
Anybody else pleased that it's a short week before we get to see just how much progress the Pittsburgh Steelers may or may not be making as the season approaches the stretch run. Yesterday, maryrose mentioned that regardless of how the San Diego game had ended in the final seconds, he would have...
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