For the last several seasons, I have been tasked with reporting the Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Whether it be preseason games, regular season contests, or cumulative scores, the numbers associated with PFF are ones in which many fans seem to find interest. Notice I specifically said “find interest” as simply… read more

There are times as an educator, something I was for 16 years, when you see that stack of quizzes or tests sitting on your desk and you just have to wait to grade them. Sometimes it is based on the fact you just haven’t carved out time to dive into the grading process, and other… read more

In a game that might have redefined the winning-ugly concept, the Pittsburgh Steelers held on to defeat the Cleveland Browns 26-22 on Monday night at Acrisure Stadium. Besides the gritty play of a defense missing emotional leader Cam Heyward, very little of what transpired on the gridiron suggested a 2023 Steelers team prepared to seriously… read more

Admittedly, I don’t spend a whole lot of time and energy on the third phase of professional football: Special teams. Maybe that’s why I can’t spot a former All-Pro return specialist when I see one. Gunner Olszewski was an All-Pro return specialist for the New England Patriots back in 2020, and that was why people… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers exited Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season both better in the win column and in the long-term injury department. Losing three players to the Reserve/Injured List last week, the Steelers don’t have anyone who has already been ruled out for Sunday Night’s game in Las Vegas. With the Steelers having a… read more

After the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 1 drubbing at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers, I published my Knee Jerk Reaction article, but as the week went on I found myself wishing I could write some more about the game. I felt I had some different takes as well as some stronger thoughts after having… read more

After bringing home their first victory of the 2023 NFL season Monday night at Acrisure Stadium against the Cleveland Browns, the Pittsburgh Steelers have their first of what fans hope to be many players of the week for the 2023 season. The first player to receive the honor is outside linebacker Alex Highsmith who was… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers were forced to make some roster moves prior to their Week 2 game on Monday Night Football vs. the Cleveland Browns. When they placed running back Anthony McFarland Jr. and wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Injured Reserve (IR), it resulted in them only having 51 players on their active roster. As almost… read more

One thing’s for certain; there is no such thing as a nice, enjoyable Steelers victory. There hasn’t been for quite some time now. Every victory is of the grind it out, hold your breath till the closing seconds type of game. Monday night’s hard-fought victory over the Cleveland Browns was more of the same. The… read more