Steelers linebacker James Harrison says he’s changed his approach on hitting because of the NFL’s new standards on player safety, ESPN reports. “I’ve really lowered my target area to where it’s down around the knees,” Harrison said Friday on “Mike & Mike in the Morning.” “Situations come alo… Source: Steelers Gab
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Steelers Injury Report: Cortez Allen Doubtful; Flu Bug Hits Several Players
Posted by admin on December 14th, 2012
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their practice preparations on Friday for their Sunday road game against the Dallas Cowboys and the Friday injury report is now out. Pretty much as expected, cornerback Cortez Allen (groin) did not practice on Friday and he was [...]
Reed suspension suggests “three strikes” approach for illegal hits
Posted by admin on November 19th, 2012
Former NFL safety Rodney Harrison has said for years now that the only way to change the behavior of defensive players is to suspend them for illegal hits. The NFL did just that on Monday to Ravens safety Ed Reed. The punishment comes in response to Reed’s third penalty for violating the rules protecting defenseless…
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No Comments »Steelers D-line in flux as Hampton hits snag
Posted by admin on August 23rd, 2012
The Pittsburgh Steelers have their nose tackles of the future in third-year man Steve McLendon and rookie Alameda Ta’amu. The future, however, might be coming a little faster than expected. Veteran Casey Hampton, already recovering from offseason knee surgery, said on Wednesday he’s dealing with a left elbow issue. The 34-year-old Hampton says he… Source: [...]
Ben Roethlisberger: I don’t know how to avoid taking hits
Posted by admin on June 14th, 2012
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says that for anyone who wants him to change the way he plays to avoid taking hits and stay healthier, he has some bad news: He doesn’t know how. Roethlisberger spoke to reporters in the Steelers’ locker room today and said that the key to staying healthy is to avoid getting… [...]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Roster Purge Hits High Gear
Posted by admin on March 1st, 2012
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Super Bowl XLV MVP Hines Ward. (Photo from Sports Illustrated) When the Pittsburgh Steelers walked off the field in Denver after losing to the Broncos in the AFC Wild Card round, it was well known that the team was heading into an offseason [...]
Posted in Pittsburgh Steelers Tags: gear, High, hits, Pittsburgh, Purge, Roster, Steelers No Comments »James Harrison not fined for hits on Tebow, Decker
Posted by admin on January 13th, 2012
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** On most Fridays in the NFL, there are news items about players getting fined by the league office. With Steelers linebacker James Harrison, it may be bigger news when he’s not fined by the league office. Harrison was called for a roughing the [...]
As season hits final stretch, Steelers have little margin for error
Posted by admin on December 4th, 2011
With five games remaining, the Steelers are confident they have a strong enough kick to overtake the rival Ravens down the stretch. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum Shop Pittsburgh Steelers Gear
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