Polamalu's being OUT is BAD news for the Steelers' D... both tonight and, looking forward, for any length of time he remains down and out. This is NOT good news for owners of the Steelers D...
After finally having a decent game, Parker will likely sit this week... according to "The REAL Feed":
Parker sits again, doubtful for Chargers game SI.com: NFL (02.10.2009 20:25) PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers running back Willie Parker did not practice for a third consecutive day on Friday and is not expected to play against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday night.
Polamalu to return... They surely need him... From "The REAL Feed":
Polamalu expected to return for first practice since knee injury NFL.com (06.10.2009 14:52) Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is expected topractice on a limited basis Wednesday for the first time sincetearing the medial collateral ligament in his left knee Sept. 10against Tennessee.
Polamalu's soon to be back, but D takes yet another hit... according to "The REAL Feed":
Steelers DE Smith out with right shoulder injury NFL.com (13.10.2009 14:33) Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith has a rightshoulder injury that coach Mike Tomlin says "potentially could besignificant.
Well, it turns out to be a big hit... From "The REAL Feed":
Steelers lose DE Smith (rotator cuff) for season SI.com: NFL (14.10.2009 10:44) PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith will miss the rest of the season with a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder, an injury that significantly weakens what was the NFL's best defense the last two seasons.
Parker gets more reps... with Mendenhall under the weather... according to "The REAL Feed":
Sickness sidelines Mendenhall, so Steelers give Parker more work NFL.com (15.10.2009 19:16) Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall missed practice Thursday with flu-like symptoms, allowing Willie Parker to take more carries with the starters as he returns from a two-week layoff with a toe injury.
Just so yous know, especially since he might be a good play Week 7 against the Vikes... From "The REAL Feed":
Steelers' Tomlin: Reed will play despite incident SI.com: NFL (20.10.2009 12:43) PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says kicker Jeff Reed will play in Sunday's home game against the Minnesota Vikings despite a recent brush with the law.
Polamalu resting or ailing? In any event, sitting... according to 'The REAL Feed":
Polamalu sits practice SI.com: NFL (22.10.2009 17:59) Steelers safety Troy Polamalu didn't practice for the second straight day while he heals from a left knee injury.
This could lead to some big numbers in an otherwise so-so matchup... From "The REAL Feed":
Big Ben lobbying Steelers' coaches for more no-huddle vs. Broncos NFL.com (05.11.2009 18:47) No doubt Pittsburgh Steelers quaterback Ben Roethlisberger is especially eager to go to the no-huddle Monday night in Denver, given how much success the Baltimore Ravens had while running 31 plays out of no-huddle sets during their 30-7 victory over the Broncos on Sunday.
Polamalu likely OUT for longer than initially anticipated... according to "The REAL Feed":
Source: Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu likely out for month ESPN: NFL (22.11.2009 10:42) Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will not play Sunday at Kansas City and is expected to be sidelined about a month with a strained ligament in his knee, a source close to the situation told ESPN's Adam Schefter.