Did they install ladders over the tunnel in Heinz Field? Ben made a nifty move to scramble away from danger and launched a perfect throw 30 or so yards down field which hit AB right in the chest before bouncing harmlessly to the turf. All I’ll say is that if the Bengals are the class of the AFC North, then our division has quickly become the Big East of the NFL. The only other rivalry remotely in the same stratosphere was the Steelers and Cowboys. I’m not going to claim I haven’t missed a game in 35 years or anything like that (I was a teenager once and the Steelers did start Bubby Brister). Hey, they only lost by a field goal so it was a pretty tight game, right? Did the entire team decide to engage in a mass mirror breaking exercise during training camp? First, news came down that one of the members of the storied Steel Curtain, L.C. The question therefore becomes how the Steelers fill those holes. While Deebo said all the right things and even tried to stoke a fire over the Steelers releasing him, it was clear his heart always belonged with the Black and Gold. Let’s just hope it doesn’t come to that. Tagged with: AFC Playoffs, Baltimore Ravens, Ben Roethlisberger, Ike Taylor, Jason Worilds, Joe Flacco, LaMarr Woodley, Pittsburgh Steelers, Ray Rice, Thanksgiving Football. Another key member of the Pittsburgh Steelers is hurt! First, news came down that one of the members of the storied Steel Curtain, L.C. It got so bad that in the second half they actually inserted Josh Victorian, a guy fresh off the practice squad, as the nickel because Brown was such a liability. And he loves being a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Taylor is the unquestioned alpha dog of the cornerback position within the team. Yes, I know that the guy who is always injured and never plays a full season yet got a big fat contract anyway being injured is totally unexpected but there you go. Mike Wallace put up a nice fantasy game with garbage time stats (7 catches 112 yards 2 TDS) but in reality he came up small when the catches counted. Plus, corner is one of those positions – like offensive coordinator – where fans seem to only remember your last most recent performance. Former Steelers CB and 2 Time Super Bowl Champ Ike “Swaggin U” Taylor joined the boys today to chat Steelers-Titans postponement, his favorite memories of playing with guys like Joey Porter and Troy Polamalu, and much more about his love for the city of Pittsburgh. In the 1970s, it was the marquee match-up. As soon as Ike left, Joe Flacco couldn’t wait to test Allen. When Jason Worilds signed his transition tag before the ink was dry, I theorized that he and the Steelers may have the basic framework of a long-term deal in place and were just waiting until the team got it’s salary cap ducks in a row. Tomlin revealed he suffered a hairline fracture of his ankle, an injury should shelve him for 2-4 weeks. With Shazier, you can forgive his lapses because being a rookie playing in Dick LeBeau‘s notoriously complex defense has to be like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. About time. Ike Taylor Swaggin’ With A Limp Posted by Chris at 8:17 am Face Me Ike, Injury Report, Secondary, Swaggin' Ike Taylor. “I didn’t want to reveal my secret 2 point plays,” Tomlin later said in a lie so hilarious, only the rah rah cheerleader Pittsburgh media could swallow it. At least, that’s the impression I get. And that’s not even mentioning other notable guys who’ve missed time like Jonathan Dwyer, Jerricho Cotchery, Willie Colon, Marcus Gilbert, Mike Adams and on and on…. Chris "No Brotherly Love" Humes-Mitchell. Music. Continue reading », At least I found a nice Steeler Bar to watch the game…. First, to the surprise of virtually nobody, All-Pro linebacker LaMarr Woodley was given his walking papers. Unlike in those other embarrassments, Ben Roethlisberger was the least of the culprits in yesterday’s debacle. This will come as shocking news but Colon is injured and reports are he’s LOST FOR THE SEASON. For the first time this year, the Steelers started the game going no-huddle. Continue reading ». Login page to reach your Pristine Auction account. He's been swaggin' since he joined the team in 2003, and he's had his … And why do the Steelers bother signing guys like Plax and the Cotch Rocket if they aren’t going to play them? He narrowly led the team in rushing over Ben who ended up scrambling for 31 yards because he was constantly running for his life. Continue reading ». Books. Shop with confidence. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to force a turnover, have sacked opposing quarterbacks just four times and allowed Matt Cassel to … Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Detroit finished with 451 total yards of offense, nearly 300 of which came in the second quarter. Yesterday’s 34-24 loss to the San Diego Chargers was the worst kind of drubbing. The way Curtis Brown played yesterday almost defies description. At the start of the 4th quarter, the Chargers had possessed the ball for roughly 30 of the first 45 minutes. YOU ARE BIDDING ON A RARE WILSON F1795 NFL FOOTBALL HAND SIGNED BY STEELER LEGEND IKE TAYLOR WITH INSCRIPTIONS FACE ME IKE & SWAGGIN !HE SIGNED THIS ITEM IN THICK SILVER PAINT SO THE AUTOGRAPH WI “We came in together so I wanted to leave together,” he said in a interview for ProFootballTalk. Pffft, please. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to force a turnover, have sacked opposing quarterbacks just four times and allowed Matt Cassel to … Television. If it does, it will hardly be the first time the Steelers have been snakebit by the Raiders. I don’t want to hear Steeler fans bitch about Ike Taylor ever EEEEVVVER again. As if that drop wasn’t bad enough, AB later gift-wrapped 7 points to the Chargers when a bubble screen hit TE David Paulsen and bounced into the end zone. ike taylor, swaggin have a carrot, dip face. But perhaps the biggest goat was Antonio Brown. Help; Forums ; Actions. Your Pittsburgh Steelers: Telling It Like It Is, on Week 4 Recap: Steelers Sink To 45 Year Low, on Week 2 Recap: Bungling Their Way To Victory, Week 4 Recap: Steelers Sink To 45 Year Low, Week 2 Recap: Bungling Their Way To Victory. So convincing Andy Dalton watched the final five minutes from the sideline after Marvin Lewis all but threw in the towel. Late Monday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers inked a new deal with veteran corner Ike Taylor. He was wide open on at least three occasions in the first half only for the ball to CLANG off his stone hands. Willie Colon tried to tough it out but had to leave early on with Maurkice Pouncey shifting to LG and Doug Legursky coming in at center. Ike Taylor retirement plans….swaggin’ hardhitbigplaysteelers says: March 23, 2015 at 8:56 am. The year starts with James Harrison on the bench where Troy Polamalu joins him almost right away. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft, and spent his entire 12-year career in Pittsburgh. He played college football at … Ironically, a key part of the Cowboys success was owed to a Pittsburgh area high school legend, Tony Dorsett. We’ll wear it. Harrison comes back and out goes LaMarr Woodley. Did the entire team decide to engage in a mass mirror breaking exercise during training camp? I’m shocked Mike Tomlin even bothered to use his super-secret special two point conversion plays in such a meaningless situation. I’m not saying Tomlin should be fired but I’m sick and tired of the Tomlin apologists acting like nothing that happens to this team is his fault. Go Steelers! Charles Tillman introduced himself and said "THE" University of Louisiana! In fact, the only way he deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the Emperor is to point out it’s become apparent our current Emperor has no clothes. One in a good way and one in the bad. Continue reading », “There’s a certain amount of misery with the position that we’re in. Shortly thereafter, the Black and Gold blew a golden opportunity to send the game to overtime, falling to the Minnesota Vikings 34-27. Mark Forums Read; GoMobile; RagePage ; Last 24 hr Continue reading », And here we thought the heavy lifting was over…. Tony brought on the two-time Super Bowl champ and immediately wondered why he says ‘swaggin’ instead of his school in the intro on NBC. In my game preview, I mentioned this being the year quarterback Andy Dalton needed to take his game to the next level. Shoeless Ike has long been a polarizing figure amongst Steeler Nation. That’s how clueless Brown looked. Ivan " Ike " Taylor (born May 5, 1980) is a former American football cornerback. If he should leave after this season and continue his career elsewhere, I get the feeling it’ll be like James Harrison’s ill-fated stay with the Bengals last year. Stinky ugly bowling shoes. Login to start bidding on autographed sports memorabilia including autographed NFL, NBA, and MLB collectibles. Woodley was odd-man out from the word go. Natalie Sorce Music. Shocking! 7y Scott Brown. Continue reading ». Being tackled in the end zone is the same as kicking the ball out of the end zone (a safety) so the result would’ve been the same except by trying to be a hero, he let the ball get away from him and 2 points became 7. Once upon a time, there was no more hated rival for the Pittsburgh Steelers than the Oakland Raiders. No answers, either, for a season that has tragically spiraled out of control. Free agent to be linebacker Jason Worilds then became the first – and most improbable – Steeler to announce his retirement. The Pittsburgh Steelers put together their finest performance of the past two seasons last Sunday night against the Carolina Panthers. Unfortunately, the Black and Gold were in an even more charitable mood. Most notably, I missed the news that defensive end Brett Keisel suffered a torn tricep that will officially end his 2014 season. For awhile now Steeler fans (myself included) have sang the praises of the Steelers receiving corps. Age obviously wasn’t the only factor in … Dec 05 2012 . The D loses Troy and still leads the league in pass defense. Ike Taylor's memory is equally vivid. Swaggin U appeared pretty happy about it as he … (Insert Mora rant here). And now the Black and Gold have lost their Swag. Cortez Allen will take his place in the starting line-up with Curtis Brown taking Allen’s slot as the nickel corner. Jones, on the other hand, is in his second season and despite seeing significant playing time last year, really hasn’t shown much of anything yet in terms of being an elite pass rusher. Mike Tomlin kept him in, risking both injury and the season in a lost effort. In his prime, he was considered by most to be one of the better corners in the league but his legendary stone hands led many fans to dismiss him as a mediocre talent. Guess what? Never has a final score been more misleading. Greenwood, had passed away at 67. Of Flacco’s sad 188 yard output, 100 of those yards came at Allen’s expense. One person the team will definitely be without is cornerback Ike Taylor. Still, the Steelers aren’t going to play a mediocre quarterback every week so Allen either needs to step up his game or the team is going to struggle if Ike misses more than a couple weeks. The Steelers pathetic offense didn’t cross mid-field until there were 30 seconds left in the first half. Continue reading ». If you’re not trying to win, WHY WAS BEN PLAYING? This has certainly been a memorable off-season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Once again, they dropped an obnoxious number of passes, several of which would’ve went for big gains in the first half when the game was still within reach. In case you haven’t heard by now, Ike Taylor, the dean of Swaggin’ University, has a new student that could use a lesson or two…or 84 in Swaggin’. Ben led a TD drive but instead of going for 2 (and possibly cutting the lead to two scores instead of three), he kicked the XP. Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor has been dipping his toes in the television football analyst pool as of late and his latest appearance was Tuesday on NFL Total Access. I tried keeping up with any important news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers but between food hangovers and travel woes, some things fell through the cracks. Ben actually looked pretty good coming off a three game layoff due to catastrophic injury. The Ginger Rifle responded by playing a hideous game. Today, another local high school legend, Terrelle Pryor, is attempting to lead the Raiders back into relevance. Every week brings some fresh hell to Steeler Nation. It’s only too bad the rest of the team decided to offer him less support than they offered Charlie Batch in Cleveland. A week after a miserable showing against the Saints, the Pittsburgh Steelers went out and crushed the Cincinnati Bengals 42-21 to tighten the race in both the AFC North and AFC Playoffs. Athletes. Forget the Baltimore Ravens. steelerdeathstar says: March 23, 2015 at 8:57 am. Of course, if the Black and Gold hold to 2014 form, I fully expect them to crap the bed next week in Atlanta. I’ll talk more about the Ben situation when we hear what happened at practice later this afternoon. Suck it, haters. Or, in the case of poor Ike Taylor, a statement you could take quite literally. We don’t like it. _ I don't know about all of you, but it ____es me off when Ike Taylor says he is "Swaggin" rather then representing the university he came from. If not, well, in Charlie Batch we trust. One with speed reminiscent of Ike’s but with the physical style of play along with the edge to play the position; a height-weight-speed specimen. Losing to teams we shouldn’t lose to and putting out performances like this one or the one in Cleveland or a whole bunch back in 2009 are inexcusable. What a maroon. Ike said he didn’t have a problem with his school, Louisiana Lafayette, but how many times do you get a chance to talk during the Super Bowl? for 32 yards. This was as thorough an ass-whupping as the Steelers have had in a long time. When the 2014 NFL season officially begins this afternoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be well under the league mandated $133 million salary cap. Allen did come on in the second half and the presence of Troy will certainly make any secondary better. Ike Taylor is well known outside the Steelers' fan base for his unique introduction on Sunday Night Football. Coach T was gracious about crediting Cincy for playing well during his post-game cliche-fest. The Steelers couldn’t run at all yesterday. Yesterday could arguably be considered the worst day in Pittsburgh Steelers history. In my game recap, I tossed in a line about not being so sure the back-ups are a steep downgrade from the starters. They’re holding tight to a Wild Card spot and the general mediocrity of the AFC means that a 9-7 record will probably slip in to at least one playoff slot. Since starting the season in a Tebow-induced funk, Ike has returned to his status as the lead shut down corner on the league’s best pass defense. We’ll talk about where this leaves the O-line and running game going forward later. And he kept testing him all afternoon, targeting him a whopping 12 times before all was said and done. Well, much like the Steelers, now I have one for the thumb. Yesterday could arguably be considered the worst day in Pittsburgh Steelers history. Not that he was expected to be in Pittsburgh come training camp regardless. It’s amazing how this team constantly finds new ways to lose. Overthrows, underthrows, missing wide open receivers, Dalton did his best to keep the Steelers in the game. Steeler Nation has a real love/hate relationship with Face Me Ike (mostly hate) but there’s no doubt the team will miss him. I’ve been a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers for a very long time. Yep, he was drafted the same year as Troy and evidently his longtime secondary partner’s decision influenced his own. Did they install ladders over the tunnel in Heinz Field? Brown and Troy start feeling better, out goes Ben Roethlisberger. Just to make things more interesting, Antonio Brown also gets hurt. Continue reading ». The near miraculous nature of their win is underscored by the fact their defense pulled out of a tailspin that threatened to send the game in the same direction as the Patriots debacle. Week 12 Recap: Meet The New Boss, Same As The Old Boss Posted by Chris at 4:45 am Antonio Brown, Circle of Hate, Linebackers, Offensive Line, Recaps, Troy Polamalu, William Gay Comments Off on Week 12 Recap: … Meanwhile, the other three quarters saw the Black and Gold play perhaps their finest football of the season. It literally looked like they took a guy out of the stands an hour before game time and put him in the starting line-up. I love Ike Taylor. Generally speaking, I still believe that. Continue reading », Your Pittsburgh Steelers: Telling It Like It Is, on Ike Taylor Jumps Aboard Retirement Train, on Week 3 Recap: Steelers Get Some Breaks (Literally), on Ike Takes Huge Pay Cut, Woodley Just Plain Cut, on Week 11 Recap: ‘Cause He’s Dick LeBeau, Keisel Out For Year…And Why That’s Not Necessarily Bad, Week 3 Recap: Steelers Get Some Breaks (Literally), Ike Takes Huge Pay Cut, Woodley Just Plain Cut. Meanwhile, the Steelers waited until before game time to announce James Harrison would also be sitting out with a balky knee so that one’s on them. The Steelers are in a precarious position as it is. Find great deals on eBay for ike taylor. In the final few years of his 12-year career, Steelers Cornerback Ike Taylor got an iPod Nano wired into his helmet so he could listen to music during the game.. With Ben Roethlisberger calling the plays, the Lions had no answers. Maybe if Ben studied his playbook a little more, we’d score on EVERY SINGLE POSSESSION. To say the Steelers got some breaks would be an understatement. I realize every team battles injuries but this season has been downright ridiculous. Favorites. The offensive line allowed only 2 sacks but Ben’s 5 scrambles were due to pressure and there were another half dozen times he got away long enough to throw the ball away. The moves they made to get to this point, however, are quite noteworthy. Tagged with: Bryant McFadden, Face Me Ike, Ike Taylor, Kennan Lewis, Pittsburgh Steelers, Swaggin Ike Taylor Invented A Color Posted by Chris at 7:04 am Face Me Ike , Ratbirds Comments Off on Ike Taylor Invented A Color When the Chargers scored early in the 4th to go up 34-10, I figured it might be good to take out Ben since the game was lost. Granted the teams don’t face each other regularly but it’s still hard to believe the Steelers haven’t won there since way back in 1995. Of course, I’ve long said the passing game needs a good running attack to complement it in order to be effective. The Pittsburgh Steelers romped to a 37-27 victory over the Detroit Lions yesterday at Heinz Field. Word is Ben is actually going to practice this week, not mill around the sidelines casually tossing soft lobs to Mike Tomlin‘s son like he did last week when the morons at ESPN excitedly proclaimed his “return to practice.” If Ben stands behind center and runs the offense at full speed while demonstrating he can heave the ball more than 5 yards down field without clutching his midsection like Richard Harrow just shot him in the gut, he’ll start. I was on Twitter and a minor war broke out amongst Steeler fans as a #fireTomlin hash tag started making the rounds. The Steelers must win out if they want to control their own destiny but one more loss, as long as it isn’t to the Bengals, will still probably get them in the playoffs. I think we all knew Ike was seriously hurt when CBS cut to a sideline shot of him being placed in a walking boot. Lady Luck must have been one of the several thousand Black and Gold clad fans who invaded Bank of America Stadium last night to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers steamroll the Carolina Panthers 37-19. Can lightning strike twice? "I had my left arm inside his left arm, and he caught it one-handed, with his right hand, going to his right." Listening Is an Act of Love. The teams meet the final week and it’s very possible the winner will go on to the post-season. CajunMarine81. Greenwood, had passed away at 67. Continue reading ». He is representing our University! It started when long-time defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau was gently but unmistakably booted down to Tennessee. Dubbing himself "Swaggin'" when giving his introduction, Taylor … The Sunday Night Football video introductions on NBC, in which players say their name and college, often provide gems when players stray off script. NFL Funniest Player Introductions - Coub - The Biggest Video Meme Platform by JimmyGaroppolo Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor has retired after 12 seasons in the NFL. Only 3 years ago Ike “Swaggin U” Taylor was among the 10 or 15 best in the NFL at the cornerback position. Call a good game or hold an elite receiver to three catches and you’re great, make bad calls or get burned for a TD and you’re an overrated bum. All season, the Steelers offense has played remarkably better when they’ve gone no-huddle. Naturally, they would score touchdowns on their first two possessions. The only good news to emerge from Sunday is the Bengals also lost (as did the Ravens but they’ve clinched the division with our loss). If the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals was an article of clothing, it’d be a pair of bowling shoes. Three defensive starters went down with injury, at least two of whom are expected to miss significant time. Ike Taylor Interview. The truth is Tomlin had given up on the game but he didn’t want to justify keeping Ben in and admit he wasn’t playing to win. This is the guy’s second full year with the Steelers and he didn’t appear to have any idea where he was supposed to be or who he was supposed to be covering. Head coach Mike Tomlin called it “a gimmick.” Todd Haley hates it because he’s not the one calling plays. We’ll wear it.” – Mike Tomlin. Watching the game at a Steeler bar, as soon as I saw the Diesel walking off holding his arm I figured he tore his bicep/tricep. In fact, they may even have enough money to go out and sign a couple free agents when free agency kicks off later today. Jonathan Dwyer finished with 8 carries (EIGHT!) As a result, heading into the 2016 draft, Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert decided that it was time to acquire a cornerback who was much like Ike Taylor but with better hands. All this misery and I haven’t even gotten to the defense yet. Sure the Bungles are the Bungles but I’d feel a lot better about that game with Ike covering AJ Green than Cortez Allen. Sep 30 2013 . He moved around well, scrambled without fear and didn’t look rusty or limited at all. All receivers drop passes now and then but at what point do we start wondering if maybe we’ve overrated them a bit? It’s looking like the pesky Bengals will be the Steelers biggest obstacle for that spot. It may have been a costly victory, however. Team Swaggin', #24 Ike Taylors Page (Swaggin' University) Swaggin' University. The Browns? Why? Not sure it’s been a *good* off-season but it’s certainly been memorable. How did you get the defensive calls? Well, I didn’t exactly “miss it.” I just didn’t report it here. Brown tried to pick it up which was stupid because he was 5 yards deep and about to be swarmed.