Dollar bills

Frank and Bob show Dejan the money. Over the past two years, the Bucs have made barely enough money to employ Matt Morris for a year.

NFL week 13: Raiders at Steelers

Hell unleashed starting now.

Hot Stove

I was briefly amused to read that the coach told Ed Bouchette they would "unleash hell" in December.

Otherwise I have not been entertained.

Time to gather round the stove with a candle in it and a transparent door.

NFL week 12: Steelers at Ravens

Dennis Dixon Era kicks off tonight. If I'm Tomlin, I lean heavily on Dixon's fake Statue of Liberty when the game gets close.

Steelers lose

Tough loss at Kansas City yesterday.

Tracy wins, bloviates, still intrigued

“What we’re talking about this afternoon, it’s probably as flattering an experience as I’ve come to realize during the course of my professional career in athletics,” Tracy said. “And obviously a new contract is extremely exciting. But what is more intriguing for me is what is still out there for our ballclub.”

NFL week 10: Bengals at Steelers

Steelers down 6-3 in the first. Not much tackling on special teams so far.

Dock Ellis movie

Dock Ellis & the LSD No-No by James Blagden.

He even worked in the green weenie. Bravo.

NFL week 9: Steelers at Broncos

Should be a tough spot for the Steelers.

I am curious to see if they will make tackles on special teams. Also wondering if Mendenhall can protect the ball.

Iwamura

Jesse Chavez and his Upside traded to the Rays for playoff-minded Akinori Iwamura. Dejan breaks down some of the fallout. Still not clear if Gerut's expensive knee brace can be recycled.

NFL week 8: Steelers on bye

Some pretty good games this week.

NFL week 7: Vikings at Steelers

Should be a good one on Sunday.

That last comment thread got so big, I thought maybe we should start the new one early.

NFL Week 6: Browns at Steelers

That was not a pretty win. Steelers appear to have all kinds of problems.

Respect the Towel

Sean Leahy notes for the USA Today that the Titans have not won since the infamous descration.

In other news, Aaron Smith to the IR looks like a wise decision to me. Get well Aaron.

NFL week 5: Steelers at Lions

Did you guys know Jerome Bettis is from Detroit?

Withdrawal symptoms

Please describe what weirdness, if any, you feel in this week without baseball, 2009 Pirates-style.

NFL week 4: Chargers at Steelers

Just kicked off. Mendenhall gets the start.

Game 162: Pirates at Reds

Karstens and Bailey at 1.

Game 161: Pirates at Reds

Duke and Cueto at seven.

Game 160: Pirates at Reds

Pirates need a win to avoid the 100-loss season.

Tonight at seven it is McCutchen and Lehr.