![]() ![]() If they want to win, they’ve got to keep their minds between the lines. That’s a lot of time for player’s to heal and it’s a lot of time for players to let their minds wander, get caught up in the hype. There’s two weeks off from football from the championship games to the big one. Running the ball-even though it won’t be as traditional as some would hope as Willie Parker isn’t what one would call an ‘up the gut’ kind of running back, the principal is the same. The Steelers need to get back to classic Steelers’ football. The Cardinals defensive line isn’t exactly the greatest but then again neither is the Steelers offensive line. In what’s become old pat for the Steelers once again their stud quarterback is banged up, that’s nothing new at all, and they’ve got to keep him on his feet. ![]() The player that’s getting the most hype at the moment is safety Ryan Clark, who’s laid devastating hits on both New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker and Baltimore Ravens running back Willis McGahee. The Steelers defense prides itself on being hard hitting and strong nosed. The Cardinals secondary is nothing to scoff at, Rodgers-Cromartie is turning into a great NFL corner, and safety Adrian Wilson is one of the best at his position. Short, efficient throws to Heath Miller and Hines Ward to start it off and then go for the medium to deep ball to Santonio Holmes. The Steelers offense is going to have to hold onto the ball, and drive down the field. Perhaps the easiest way to keep the ball out of Larry Fitzgerald’s hands is to keep it in Ben Roethlisberger’s. Larry Fitzgerald’s breaking Jerry Rice’s playoff records, he’s obviously the man in Arizona. If Kurt Warner wants to get the ball to Larry Fitzgerald the lob will be his best friend. The Cardinals have the best receiver in the NFL (that’s right Randy, Chad, Reggie, and Terrell-Larry’s better than you.) Larry Fitzgerald is a tall, strong receiver that can jump with the best of them, Ike Taylor’s on the shorter side, and they’ll be matched up for the majority of the day. Woodley has three playoff games in succession where he’s had multiple sacks. ![]() Look at the names: James Farrior, LaMarr Woodley, James Harrison, Lawrence Timmons, Aaron Smith and Troy Polamalu. Any one of the players on that defense can bring down the quarterback at any time. The Pittsburgh Steelers pass rush is a scary foe for any quarterback. That’s why they’ve got to collapse the pocket and get more than one man on him. He’s a big guy, and can slip most defensive players tackles. Keep Ben Roethlisberger Inside the PocketĪs the Ravens learned in the AFC Championship game-Ben Roethlisberger is deadly outside of the pocket. It’s a 50-50 shot, sometimes Roethlisberger will rise to the occasion and lead the team down the field and then sometimes he’ll throw a game breaking interception. He’s banged up as well after taking a hit at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens. Make Ben Roethlisberger put the game on his shoulders. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick will look to become the first to ever win five championship rings after the Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, 36-17, in the AFC Championship. You make mistakes when you try taking something that’s not there. It’s a fact-as an offense, when you’re down you start to feel like you have to make plays. Mewelde Moore’s ankle is bothering him, so he may or may not be a tad slow come game time, but the Steelers will utilize all three of their running backs it’s the Cardinals job to shut them down. The Cardinals have done an excellent job shutting down the run, containing running backs such as DeAngelo Williams and Brian Westbrook. Willie Parker has seemingly hit a stride in the playoffs, he’s starting to look like the circa 2005-06 Willie Parker, you know, the one that broke a record setting 72 yard run in Super Bowl XL? The Steelers are entering the seventh Super Bowl in franchise history, with the chance to win their sixth, and in the process set an NFL record for Super Bowl wins. The Cardinals have effectively made it to their first Super Bowl in franchise history, leaving only five teams who have never had the chance to play for the Lombardi Trophy (Lions, Browns, Saints, Jaguars, Texans). 1947 was the last time the Cardinals won an NFL title, 2006 was the last time the Steelers won the Super Bowl. Live Combine Draft Fantasy Menu Games Menu Network Menu News Menu Playoffs Menu Pro Bowl Menu Shop Menu Standings Menu Stats Menu Super Bowl Menu Teams. The year was 1944, the cause? World War II. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC.As you may or may not know, the Steelers and Cardinals once merged the franchises together. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated.
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