Just last week, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger claimed that he felt like the San Francisco 49ers were targeting his injured ankle, when both teams faced off against one another. 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith has denied Roethlisberger’s accusation. “Our goal was to win the game,” Smith said. “We don’t go out and talk about hurting [...]
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Clint’s fantasy football preview: Quarterbacks
Well, folks, it’s that time of the year when number-crunching, stat-obsessed football enthusiasts get their geek on and try to forecast the fantasy successes and flops for the 2012 NFL season. Here is my projected list of the top 25 quarterbacks for this coming season, according to standard fantasy league scoring. In parenthesis next to [...]
READ MORE »Ben Roethlisberger thinks the 49ers targeted him last season
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was a guest on the Dan Patrick Show and was asked when the last time was that he thought a team was targeting him. He mentioned last year’s game against the San Francisc0 49ers, when he played with a sprained ankle. “I think when we played San Fran, I felt like there [...]
READ MORE »NFL Draft report card: The AFC
Now that the dust has settled following this year’s draft, it’s time to grade each team accordingly, beginning with the AFC. The NFC will follow later. AFC North Cleveland Browns - Grade: B- The Browns went into the draft with more picks than any other team (13), but did they come out of it proportionally [...]
READ MORE »Redskins sign cornerback Leigh Torrence
The Washington Redskins have signed former Saints cornerback Leigh Torrence to a one-year contract. This will be Torrence’s second stint with the Redskins after having been a part of the team from 2006 to 2008. In four seasons with the Saints, Torrence piled up 66 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 7 passes defended, and 2 interceptions, including [...]
READ MORE »Steelers redo Roethlisberger’s contract, free up cap space
According to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger have agreed to restructure his current contract in order to free up some cap space. By restructuring Roethlisberger’s contract, the Steelers will save about $8 million in salary cap space, which might help them place the franchise tag on wide receiver Mike [...]
READ MORE »Steelers sign Troy Smith, Dennis Dixon likely gone
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed quarterback Troy Smith to a future contract for next season. Smith played for the Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL this season. And previously played for the Ravens and 49ers. Byron Leftwich is expected to get re-signed to back up Ben Roethlisberger, but Dennis Dixon will likely leave in free agency [...]
READ MORE »Pouncey sidelined, Roetherlisberger & Woodley practice
Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey might be in danger of missing Sunday’s playoff game against the Broncos, since he’s still having trouble with his injured left ankle. “My ankle isn’t feeling right,” said Pouncey. Pouncey was forced to miss two games in December because of a high ankle sprain and this week might be his [...]
READ MORE »Roethlisberger suffered a setback against the Browns
According to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a setback during this past Sunday’s game against the Browns. Roethlisberger has been dealing with a high ankle sprain for the past few weeks now and I wouldn’t be surprised if he misses some practice time or is limited this week. But I’d expect him [...]
READ MORE »Roethlisberger, Polamalu, Pouncey will start Sunday
According to Dan Gigler of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Ben Roethlisberger, Troy Polamalu, and Maurkice Pouncey all fully practiced on Friday and are expected to start in Sunday’s game against the Browns. This is great news as the Steelers prepare themselves to try and make another Super Bowl run after falling short in last years big [...]
READ MORE »Ben Roethlisberger looked fine at Steelers practice
According to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced on Wednesday. His teammates indicated that he looked fine while practicing, despite suffering a high ankle sprain just a few weeks ago. “He looked all right,” Hines Ward said. “I don’t know if he really ran around or stuff like that. [...]
READ MORE »Ben Roethlisberger might play this week
After sitting out this past Saturday’s against the Rams, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger might be ready to go against the Browns on Sunday. It will all depend on how well his ankle has healed over the past week. In order to win the AFC North, the Steelers will need to beat the Browns have the [...]
READ MORE »Big Ben out, Batch in this week for the Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will sit out this week’s game against the Rams as he looks to rest his injured ankle for the playoffs. Roethlisberger chose to play during last Monday night’s game against the 49ers with a high ankle sprain and it was clear that he shouldn’t have been on the field. His [...]
READ MORE »Ben Roethlisbger remains a gam-time decision
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, despite reports that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will play on Monday night against the 49ers, he’ll still be a game time decision. In the end the Steelers do believe that Roehtlisberger will end up playing with a high ankle sprain. And I agree with them.
READ MORE »Roethlisberger questionable, Pouncey out for Monday
According to Dan Gigler of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey has been ruled out for Monday night’s game against the 49ers after suffering a high ankle sprain during last week’s win over the Browns. Starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been listed as questionable with a similar left high ankle sprain. If Roethlisberger is [...]
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