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PITTSBURGH (AP) The starting defense the Steelers thought they were getting when the season opened finally practiced together on Monday.
93-7 The Fan Steelers insider Ed Bouchette from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins Vinnie & Cook for his Tuesday appearance.
The Steelers will again be without the services of their all pros on defense, as Troy Polamalu and James Harrison once again will sit out, but the Raiders squad is far from full strength either.
Joe Starkey of Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN caught up with Steelers Defensive Backs Coach Carnell Lake, and Wide Receiver Jerricho Cotchery to talk about this weekend's matchup with the Oakland Raiders.
PITTSBURGH (AP) Ryan Clark does not stop talking. Not in the huddle. Not in meetings. Not on the sideline and certainly not on the field.
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Rod Woodson joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93.7 The FAN in Pittsburgh to talk about the Steelers season, and the impact of the replacement officials.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have always been known to have a vicious defense with many big-name stars all over the field. Take away a number of them due to injury though, and things could begin to get scary for the Terrible Towel twirlers.
93-7 The Fan Steelers insider Ed Bouchette from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette checks in with Vinnie & Cook.
Steelers to take field Sunday without two key defensive starters, as both Harrison and now Polamalu look to both be on the sidelines against the Jets.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- According to Post-Gazette reporter and 93.7 The Fan Steelers insider Ed Bouchette, outside linebacker James Harrison will apparently be absent again due to left knee soreness when the New York Jets come to Heinz Field for a late Sunday afternoon game.
As the Steelers ramp up for their home opener against the Jets Sunday, injuries take their toll on the team. The offensive line, which management made a big case to shore up this past draft, is still banged up. The running game is getting thinner and the linebacking corps is still questionable.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- Steelers safety Troy Polamalu acknowledges fellow Defensive Player of the Year honoree James Harrison is a presence on the field, but he doesn't believe the uncertainty surrounding Harrison's health--or his own--will affect his play in Sunday's Week 2 contest against the New York Jets at Heinz Field.
NFL on CBS color analyst Phil Simms spoke with The Fan Morning Show on Thursday to offer some insight on the Week 2 matchup between the Steelers and Jets.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- Don't ask head coach Mike Tomlin to lean on the injury bug as a crutch following a 31-19 season-opening loss in Denver Sunday night.
The Fan Morning Show team had a chance to catch up with a number of Steelers this week at training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe.
KDKA-AM's Larry and John talk to Troy about what he thinks of this year's camp and if he is ready for changes to the D-line.
Joe Starkey of Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN sat down with Troy Polamalu and talked about everything from the turnover the roster saw this offseason, to the suicide of Junior Seau.
Polmalu thought he needed to be a leader with so many new faces on the defense.
(93-7 The FAN) -- While several veterans took the day off, one joined the team for the first time this week.
Fans will once again get to choose who will appear on the cover of the biggest name in sports video games.
Steelers Pro Bowl Safety Ryan Clark joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on 93.7 The FAN to talk about being named to his first Pro Bowl.
Pittsburghers aren't the only ones impressed by Troy Polamalu and his notorious curls. A wax figure of the Steelers player is one of Madame Tussauds newest sculptures in New York, and is now making several local stops around Pittsburgh in the next few days.
Denver Broncos Wide Receiver Eric Decker joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN to preview the first round playoff matchup between the Steelers and Broncos.
