I'm going the other way on this one. The New England streak has to end some time, but I don't think it will be this Sunday. The Pittsburgh defense also took a hit last week. I think the streak that will end is Ben's 4-0 streak as a starter. Should be a good game though...and I won't be upset at all if the Steelers win!!
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="90%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%"><SMALL>Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Steelers defense suffered a major blow on Wednesday when the team placed Pro Bowl nose tackle Casey Hampton and safety Mike Logan on the reserved/injured list, effectively ending the season for both players.</SMALL></TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%"></TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%"><SMALL>Hampton, who was in his fourth year, sustained ligament damage in his right knee in last Sunday's win in Dallas, while Logan suffered a hamstring injury in a Week 5 win against Cleveland.
The club's first round selection in 2001, Hampton was a vital part in the Steelers run defense while Logan was a solid backup to starter Chris Hope.
Pittsburgh wasted little time in filling Hampton's roster spot, re-signing veteran free agent DT Kendrick Clancy, who played with the Steelers from 2000-03.
To fill the void left by Logan's injury, Pittsburgh inked veteran safety Tyrone Carter. The fifth-year pro has spent time with Minnesota and the New York Jets. Carter has played in 62 games and made 31 starts during his career, registering 230 tackles with three interceptions and one sack.
The recent rash of injuries is another setback for a defense that ranks 5th in the NFL statistically. The Steelers are already without starting linebacker Kendrell Bell, who recently underwent hernia surgery. </SMALL></TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="90%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%"><SMALL>Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Steelers defense suffered a major blow on Wednesday when the team placed Pro Bowl nose tackle Casey Hampton and safety Mike Logan on the reserved/injured list, effectively ending the season for both players.</SMALL></TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%"></TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%"><SMALL>Hampton, who was in his fourth year, sustained ligament damage in his right knee in last Sunday's win in Dallas, while Logan suffered a hamstring injury in a Week 5 win against Cleveland.
The club's first round selection in 2001, Hampton was a vital part in the Steelers run defense while Logan was a solid backup to starter Chris Hope.
Pittsburgh wasted little time in filling Hampton's roster spot, re-signing veteran free agent DT Kendrick Clancy, who played with the Steelers from 2000-03.
To fill the void left by Logan's injury, Pittsburgh inked veteran safety Tyrone Carter. The fifth-year pro has spent time with Minnesota and the New York Jets. Carter has played in 62 games and made 31 starts during his career, registering 230 tackles with three interceptions and one sack.
The recent rash of injuries is another setback for a defense that ranks 5th in the NFL statistically. The Steelers are already without starting linebacker Kendrell Bell, who recently underwent hernia surgery. </SMALL></TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Well we'll know a LOT more about Big Ben after this game now that he has to face a really tough defense with a stellar secondary. Hampton is a big loss for the Peelers but I hope they pull it off. Lou this is a stick your neck out play I'm surprised you can't find anything better on the board for your first play of the year.
You want the Patsies to lose...put them on Philly's schedule. :howdy: :heh:
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You want the Patsies to lose...put them on Philly's schedule. :howdy: :heh:
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Between you guys and my woman and her dopey friends I see way too much Black and Gold in my diet. I swear I'm going to lose my mind! Silly Peelers are in big trouble at Heinz next weekend! We get the keys to the Keystone State this year!
Don't forget: How do you keep the Steelers off your front lawn? Put up goalposts!! :aktion033 :aktion033 :aktion033
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!
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Don't forget: How do you keep the Steelers off your front lawn? Put up goalposts!! :aktion033 :aktion033 :aktion033
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!
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