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Steelers offensive linemen Chris Kemoeatu, left, and Willie Colon head past fans as they make their way to the field with the rest of their teammates yesterday in Kansas City.

Willie Colon belted out Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Put it this way: As a singer, he is a right oh-ffensive tackle.

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Since coach Mike Tomlin sent a message to the second-year running back to pay better attention to detail, Mendenhall has had the look of an emerging star.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin may not have a doghouse, as he claimed after benching second-year running back Rashard Mendenhall for Pittsburgh's third game of the season.

Every weekday, jaguars.com Senior Editor Vic Ketchman tackles the fans' tough questions.

Ben Roethlisberger was missing reads and his receivers, and it had the Pittsburgh Steelers reeling in the first half.

The Pittsburgh Steelers routed the Denver Broncos tonight 28-10, answering a lot of questions.

You've probably seen the video. Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes didn't try to strip the football when he went after Georgia running back Washaun Ealey last Saturday; he tried to strip an eyeball .

It has been quite a year for Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. In February, he entered the rarefied ranks of National Football League quarterbacks with two Super Bowl rings.

Ryan Clark practiced Thursday, but the Steelers' free safety is unlikely to suit up Monday night against the Broncos due to the life-threatening complications he suffered the last time he played in Denver.

By Teresa Varley Steelers.com After a morning meeting on Tuesday Steelers veterans were headed for five days of rest and relaxation as they were given off until Monday for their bye week.

Steelers' players will be scattered around the country over the next few days, enjoying some time off thanks to the bye week.

He won't make the chunky soup commercials, not to mention the fact when things go bad he'll come under high scrutiny.

When Mike Tomlin vaulted from the freshly ascended platform of Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator to head coach of the Steelers less than three years ago, Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams was asked if he had any advice for the fellas in black and gold.

This is exactly why the Minnesota Vikings spent the summer trying to persuade Brett Favre to end his latest retirement: to run their offense, not be their offense.

Steelers players view Sunday's 1 p.m. game against the Minnesota Vikings at Heinz Field as their most important matchup since they defeated Tennessee in the opener.

For the past few years, the defensive line of the Minnesota Vikings has lived up to the marauding nature of their namesakes.

Ben Roethlisberger can be a hard quarterback to please. The Findlay native went 23-of-35 for 417 yards and two touchdowns in the Steelers' 27-14 victory over the Browns on Sunday afternoon.

It is hard to imagine Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians diagramming a run play such as the "Packers Sweep" legendary coach Vince Lombardi drew up more than 40 years ago.