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NFL Week 13: Picks and Predictions

Overall 101-45 Last Week 12-4 It just dawned on me that there are only four weeks left to the NFL season. Why is it that the regular season goes so quickly, but the off season seems to take ...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 5 days ago 4,711 reads 5 comments
AFC Playoff Breakdown: All the Seeds and Who Is Going to Miami

With a chip on their shoulder the size of the UPMC building, the Steelers are preparing for their final push to the playoffs. As Mike Tomlin stated, "We will unleash Hell here in December...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 6 days ago 730 reads 18 comments
Steelers Band Wagon Is Leaving the Station: If You Want Off, Get Off!

There are two types of Steelers fans. Those that are the REAL fans, and those that are the bandwagon hoppers. Those that are the real fans, are some times unrealistic. They believe that the Steelers are un-beatable...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 6 days ago 282 reads 13 comments
Steelers Must Go Old School Against Ravens: Win It With Defense

I have said numerous times this year, that this is not your parent's Pittsburgh Steelers football team. No longer is this unit forced to run the ball on first and second down, then hope for a decent pass on third...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 8 days ago 420 reads 25 comments
Steelers-Ravens: Will This Be a JV Game?

When the NFL schedule was released, Steelers and Ravens fans alike were shocked that these two AFC powerhouses would not meet until this late in the season. It does make some sense, building the anticipation for the battle...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 8 days ago 263 reads 0 comments
NFL Week 12 Picks, Predictions, and Upset Specials Galore!

Overall 89-41 Last Week 14-2 My best week to date. The only two games I got wrong were the Steelers losing to the Chiefs (who didn't get that one wrong?), and the Bengals at the Raiders (again, predicted this?)...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 11 days ago 900 reads 5 comments
With Special Teams in Disarray, Steelers Make Roster Moves

It has become painfully clear the the Steelers' special teams are in trouble. They have allowed four kick returns for touchdowns this year, not exactly a way to return to the Super Bowl...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 12 days ago 335 reads 4 comments
Can the Steelers Run the Table and Win the AFC North?

Having lost to the Cincinnati Bengals twice this year, winning the AFC North is going to be a tall task for the defending Super Bowl champions. With six games left to play, the Steelers are going to need help to complete that task...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 13 days ago 490 reads 14 comments
The Case For Troy Polamalu Winning The NFL MVP.

Before any of you start to tell me how crazy I am, at least hear me out. I know that the award always goes to an offensive player. This year, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees are fighting it out, and one of them are going to win...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 13 days ago 396 reads 5 comments
With Roethlisberger and Batch Injured, What Is Next for Steelers?

One game back of the Cincinnati Bengals, the Pittsburgh Steelers entered the weakest part of their schedule. With the exception of playing the Baltimore Ravens twice, the only potential playoff team the Steelers play against is the Miami Dolphins...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 14 days ago 580 reads 5 comments
Charlie Batch Out Six Weeks, Dennis Dixon Next in Line

When Ben Roethlisberger was injured in overtime of the loss to Kansas City, the announcer stated that Charlie Batch was one of the best backups in the NFL. Not anymore. According to ESPN and profootballtalk...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 14 days ago 372 reads 1 comments
Flag on the Play: Double Standard Becoming Obvious in the NFL

A few weeks ago, when the New England Patriots were playing the Baltimore Ravens, Terrell Suggs bumped into Tom Brady's legs. As Tom Brady turned to the referee wanting a penalty, the ref immediately threw his flag...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 14 days ago 707 reads 13 comments
Every AFC North Team Falls, Race for Conference Title Still Up for Grabs

Sunday was supposed to be a day where the AFC North dominated the NFL. Beginning the day, the Ravens were taking on the NFL leading Indianapolis Colts...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 14 days ago 121 reads 2 comments
Why Steelers Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians Needs To Be Fired

With Sundays loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, there are a few things that have become abundantly clear to me. 1—There is too much talent on this Steelers offense to not be putting at least 30 points per game on the score board...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 14 days ago 508 reads 13 comments
Steelers-Chiefs: Poor Play Calling Costs Steelers Win Again

For the second week in a row, coaching blunders have cost the Pittsburgh Steelers a victory, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 14 days ago 375 reads 10 comments
Cleveland Browns Seriously Considering Charlie Casserly for GM?

When the Cleveland Browns decided to fire George Kokinis, I thought it was a step in the right direction. With rumors this week that the Browns were interested in bringing in Mike Holmgren as ...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 16 days ago 601 reads 3 comments
10 Changes the NFL Needs To Make

With the NFL's collective bargaining agreement set to expire after this season, here are 10 things that both the owners and players need to agree on prior to signing a new contract. Some people stress player safety and others stress revenue...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 16 days ago 281 reads 5 comments
NFL Week 11 Picks and Predictions

Overall: 75-39 Last Week: 10-5 Last week, in one of the craziest weeks for the league in terms of wins and losses, I pulled out one of my best records. I don't get it, either...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 18 days ago 2,276 reads 8 comments
Proof That Some ESPN Reporters Have No Clue What They're Talking About!

Bleacher Report is a great site for aspiring journalists. Some of us already have our journalism degree, and are waiting for their "big break", while others do this because we love to write...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 18 days ago 493 reads 40 comments
If It Ain't Broke...: Are the Cincinnati Bengals Ruining Their Team?

Prior to the 2009 NFL season, HBO featured the Cincinnati Bengals on their yearly show Hard Knocks. It is a show that follows a team from the beginning of training camp until the end of preseason...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 19 days ago 371 reads 13 comments
Is the Bandwagon Broken? Steelers and Bengals Fans Prepare!

There are three different types of fans in the NFL. One, the true fan. The true fan is there through the thick and thin, the good and the bad, the ups and the downs...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 19 days ago 188 reads 13 comments
Bruce Arians Needs to Be Fired: Today!

Wondering why I used a picture of the Cleveland Browns in this article about the Steelers? You guessed it, that man in the middle is none other than Bruce Arians, the Steelers current offensive coordinator...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 20 days ago 665 reads 41 comments
NFL: AFC Playoff Picture Is Taking Shape

With more than half of the 2009 season in the books, it is time to start preparing for the NFL's postseason. Week 10 was a roller coaster for some teams, while others started setting themselves apart from the pack...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 21 days ago 970 reads 9 comments
Should The Pats and Colts Break The Bank For Brady and Manning?

When speaking of the greatest players in the NFL today, there is no way either Tom Brady or Peyton Manning can be left out of the conversation. Love them, or hate them, no one can argue they are future first ballot Hall of Fame entrants...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 22 days ago 525 reads 14 comments
Are the 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers Better Than the 2008 Champions?

Prior to the start of the 2008 season, no one was talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers. At least not in a good way. ESPN had the Steelers ranked at No. 7...

Written by Nick Signorelli about 22 days ago 501 reads 5 comments

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Nick Signorelli Article Archive

NFL Week 13: Picks and Predictions

AFC Playoff Breakdown: All the Seeds and Who Is Going to Miami

Steelers Band Wagon Is Leaving the Station: If You Want Off, Get Off!

Steelers Must Go Old School Against Ravens: Win It With Defense

Steelers-Ravens: Will This Be a JV Game?

NFL Week 12 Picks, Predictions, and Upset Specials Galore!

With Special Teams in Disarray, Steelers Make Roster Moves

Can the Steelers Run the Table and Win the AFC North?

The Case For Troy Polamalu Winning The NFL MVP.

With Roethlisberger and Batch Injured, What Is Next for Steelers?

Charlie Batch Out Six Weeks, Dennis Dixon Next in Line

Flag on the Play: Double Standard Becoming Obvious in the NFL

Every AFC North Team Falls, Race for Conference Title Still Up for Grabs

Why Steelers Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians Needs To Be Fired

Steelers-Chiefs: Poor Play Calling Costs Steelers Win Again

Cleveland Browns Seriously Considering Charlie Casserly for GM?

10 Changes the NFL Needs To Make

NFL Week 11 Picks and Predictions

Proof That Some ESPN Reporters Have No Clue What They're Talking About!

If It Ain't Broke...: Are the Cincinnati Bengals Ruining Their Team?

Is the Bandwagon Broken? Steelers and Bengals Fans Prepare!

Bruce Arians Needs to Be Fired: Today!

NFL: AFC Playoff Picture Is Taking Shape

Should The Pats and Colts Break The Bank For Brady and Manning?

Are the 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers Better Than the 2008 Champions?

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