Posts Tagged ‘James Harrison’

Who do you have for Super Bowl MVP?

We made it to the press box, and we are ready to start the game. But in the meantime, we kick around our picks for Super Bowl MVP. Come on in and make your own.

Pick VI: Iconic Steeler Super Bowl moments

The Steelers have the most Super Bowl championships of any franchise and, not surprisingly, some of the most iconic moments in the history of the game.

Let’s Go Primetime: Divisional round edition

Deion Sanders counts down his top 10 performers of the divisional round of the playoffs, with Mark Sanchez, James Harrison and Aaron Rodgers finishing at the top of his list.

Flacco on fines: Steelers’ Harrison is doing his job

Joe Flacco says he doesn’t fault the oft-fined James Harrison of the Steelers for his aggressive style of play that has led to $125,000 in fines this season.

Four Downs: Veldheer a spark for red-hot Raiders

I’ve emerged from a couple of days in the film room, and wanted to share four items that caught my attention as I went back and watched each of the games from Week 10.

Analysts react to NFL’s fines for illegal hits

NFL Network analysts Jim Mora, Mike Mayock, Solomon Wilcots and Charles Davis discussed whether the league handled Tuesday’s fines for helmet-to-helmet hits correctly.

Browns’ Cribbs ruled out with head injury

Anyone wearing white and taking snaps Sunday in Pittsburgh is taking plenty of hits. One of them — WR/Wildcat QB Joshua Cribbs – won’t return to the game after suffering a head injury.

Steelers expecting to see more of Cribbs

While Eric Mangini is leaning toward starting rookie QB Colt McCoy this weekend in Pittsburgh, the Steelers are expecting to see a heavy dose of Joshua Cribbs taking snaps in the Flash package.

Short can be sweet for pass rushers

Traditionally, 6-foot-3 is considered the prototypical height for a standout defensive end/outside linebacker. But the times could be changing. Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert said there is a place for shorter players on the edge.

Reed, Gaither inactive for Ravens

Ravens S Ed Reed (groin) and OT Jared Gaither (foot) are inactive for Sunday’s game at Pittsburgh.

Steelers LB Harrison will play vs. Ravens

Steelers LB James Harrison, a former NFL Defensive Player of the Year, will face the Ravens in a huge game Sunday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Big Ben giveth, and taketh away

Ben Roethlisberger’s sack altered field position and changed the early tenor of the game.

Cowboys’ Colombo tops list of NFL tough guys

Jamie Dukes breaks down the top five tough guys in the league today.

Steelers focused on Super Bowl title No. 7

The Steelers return 20 of 22 starters, which makes them strong contenders to repeat as Super Bowl champions. They still have Dick LeBeau running the defense, and his players call him “The Wizard,” which reflects the schemes and creativity he brings. The offense still has Ben Roethlisberger under center and returns RB Rashard Mendenhall after a season-ending shoulder injury last year.

Steelers open up afternoon practice to the public

The morning session was closed, but this afternoon it is open. More than 7,000 fans are here. They sit in bleachers, on hills and some bring their own chairs and blankets. A sea of black and gold on green.

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