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Ben Roethlisberger doesn't talk like someone eyeing the finish line.
If anything Brock McGinn Jersey Kids , the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is doing what he can to push it further into the distance.
The 36-year-old overhauled his diet in preparation for his 15th season and points to the lack of time spent in the trainer's room during camp as proof the choices he's made are working.
Asked if he feels rejuvenated and Roethlisberger nods.
"I really like where this team is," the two-time Super Bowl winner said. "I think if you didn't have a good feeling about this team it probably wouldn't be as exciting, but I am excited about this group."
The feeling, however, could be fleeting. Eight months removed from a stunning home playoff loss to Jacksonville , the Steelers are well aware the missed opportunities in recent seasons are starting to pile up. While Pittsburgh has reached the postseason in each of the past four years, the Steelers have just three playoff victories to show for it.
Though Pittsburgh is heavily favored to win a third consecutive AFC North title Terrell Owens Jersey , the window that once seemed so wide open could be starting to close. All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell is likely playing his final season in black-and-gold after failing to come to terms on a new contract. The offensive line features three Pro Bowlers but also three starters in their 30s.
While Roethlisberger downplays any additional sense of urgency 鈥?he's been around long enough to know that any season that doesn't end with a victory parade through downtown Pittsburgh in early February is considered a disappointment 鈥?he's also well aware the standard coach Mike Tomlin mentions so frequently has not been met.
"Winning games can lead to Super Bowl opportunities is always our ultimate goal," he said. "There are 31 other teams doing the same, but that needs to be our singular focus."
A focus that was lacking at times in 2017 even as the Steelers rolled to a 13-3 record.
There was the national anthem debacle in Chicago. The drama surrounding enigmatic wide receiver Martavis Bryant. The late season decision to cut linebacker James Harrison. The devastating spinal injury to budding star linebacker Ryan Shazier. Social media chatter of a rematch with New England in the AFC title game, chatter that looked foolish after the Jaguars beat the Steelers at Heinz Field for the second time in four months.
The front office has done what it can to limit the distractions heading into 2018. Bryant was traded to Oakland. Harrison is retired. Longtime quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner takes over as offensive coordinator for Todd Haley. Shazier is walking again and serving as a de facto coach/scout as his body continues to recover.
The message could not be clearer: the team that's built to win now needs to win. Now.
"Time is running out for everybody," center Maurkice Pouncey said. "I know it's all fun and games for everybody at the beginning but man it's time to win. It's been too long."
Other things to look for as Pittsburgh vies for a fifth consecutive playoff berth for only the third time in franchise history:
REMODELED BACK END: The Steelers gave the secondary a massive overhaul after the Jaguars lit them up for 45 points in January, drafting safety Terrell Edmunds in the first round and signing veteran Morgan Burnett from Green Bay. The goal is to reduce the number of big plays allowed. Pittsburgh gave up 13 passes of more than 40 yards, tied for third-most in the league. Burnett's sure tackling will help in the run game and Pittsburgh believes third-year safety Sean Davis' athleticism will allow him to be an effective center fielder at free safety.
FLIP FLOP: Pittsburgh exercised the fifth-year option on the contract of outside linebacker Bud Dupree in the offseason Authentic Randall Cobb Jersey , a sign it believes the 2015 first-round pick's best days are ahead of him despite uneven results in his first three years. The Steelers moved Dupree from the left side to the right side in the spring, confident he'll be a more effective pass rusher attacking the quarterback's blind side. Either way, Dupree understands he's still in the "prove it" mode in his career and needs to become more consistent at a position that's long been a focal point in Pittsburgh's 3-4 defense.
BELL'S BET: There may not be a player in the NFL with more at stake in 2018 than Bell. The 26-year-old believes he's in a class by himself among running backs and wants to be paid accordingly. He'll make $14.4 million this season playing under his one-year franchise tender, but thinks he'll be even more valuable on the open market next spring. Bell shouldn't lack for opportunities to show he's worth a massive payday. He led the NFL in touches last season and Tomlin could opt to use him even more extensively knowing he'll be out the door in the spring.
TIGHT SPOT: The Steelers are still trying to find a legit heir to tight end Heath Miller, who quietly stepped away in the spring of 2016. While Jesse James has evolved into a solid complementary player, Vance McDonald is the closest thing to a complete package Pittsburgh has at a vital position. One problem: McDonald has struggled to stay on the field. He missed practically all of camp with a foot injury. The Steelers need him to be a factor in the passing game to help take some of the attention off Brown and second-year wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
They say the NFL is a deadline-driven business. One of the most consequential deadlines in recent years arrives in roughly 48 hours.
If the Steelers and running back Le'Veon Bell fail to agree to terms on a long-term deal by Monday at 4:00 p.m. ET, the veteran tailback almost certainly will become an unrestricted free agent in eight months.
Absent a multi-year contract Youth Luke Kuechly Jersey , Bell (who currently is unsigned) can sign only a one-year deal through the end of the regular season. By then, Bell likely will be inclined to let it ride, forcing the Steelers to choose between tagging him a third time (and paying him the quarterback franchise tender of roughly $25 million for 2019) or finally letting the open market determine his value.
There have been accounts and reports of progress, but at this point the Steelers either will make him an offer he can’t refuse or make him an offer he does refuse, content in the knowledge that he’ll make $14.52 million this year to go with last year’s $12.1 million salary before getting whatever he can in free agency. The challenge continues to be placing a value on a long-term deal with $14.52 million as the clear starting point for 2018 and nothing at all being clear after that.
The Steelers could take the position that they’ll use the transition tender next year, giving them a right to match any offer sheet Bell signs in exchange for a 20-percent increase over this year’s tender ($17.42 million). That would make the two-year value nearly $32 million.
But with the Steelers having their own set of rules regarding player contracts — including most importantly in Bell’s case no fully-guaranteed payments beyond the current year — it may not be easy to ensure Bell that he’ll get at least $32 million if he signs a long-term deal. Even then, it may take more than that to get him to give up his shot at whatever some other team may be willing to pay in order to not only help win games but also assist with ticket sales and the generation of buzz.
Ultimately Womens Antonio Brown Jersey , Bell needs to ask himself this question: What will it take to get me to trade in $14.52 million in hand plus a chance to strike it as rich as possible in March? If the Steelers aren’t willing to make that kind of an offer within the next 48 hours, the clock then will start ticking toward his potential exit from Pittsburgh.
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If anything Brock McGinn Jersey Kids , the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is doing what he can to push it further into the distance.
The 36-year-old overhauled his diet in preparation for his 15th season and points to the lack of time spent in the trainer's room during camp as proof the choices he's made are working.
Asked if he feels rejuvenated and Roethlisberger nods.
"I really like where this team is," the two-time Super Bowl winner said. "I think if you didn't have a good feeling about this team it probably wouldn't be as exciting, but I am excited about this group."
The feeling, however, could be fleeting. Eight months removed from a stunning home playoff loss to Jacksonville , the Steelers are well aware the missed opportunities in recent seasons are starting to pile up. While Pittsburgh has reached the postseason in each of the past four years, the Steelers have just three playoff victories to show for it.
Though Pittsburgh is heavily favored to win a third consecutive AFC North title Terrell Owens Jersey , the window that once seemed so wide open could be starting to close. All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell is likely playing his final season in black-and-gold after failing to come to terms on a new contract. The offensive line features three Pro Bowlers but also three starters in their 30s.
While Roethlisberger downplays any additional sense of urgency 鈥?he's been around long enough to know that any season that doesn't end with a victory parade through downtown Pittsburgh in early February is considered a disappointment 鈥?he's also well aware the standard coach Mike Tomlin mentions so frequently has not been met.
"Winning games can lead to Super Bowl opportunities is always our ultimate goal," he said. "There are 31 other teams doing the same, but that needs to be our singular focus."
A focus that was lacking at times in 2017 even as the Steelers rolled to a 13-3 record.
There was the national anthem debacle in Chicago. The drama surrounding enigmatic wide receiver Martavis Bryant. The late season decision to cut linebacker James Harrison. The devastating spinal injury to budding star linebacker Ryan Shazier. Social media chatter of a rematch with New England in the AFC title game, chatter that looked foolish after the Jaguars beat the Steelers at Heinz Field for the second time in four months.
The front office has done what it can to limit the distractions heading into 2018. Bryant was traded to Oakland. Harrison is retired. Longtime quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner takes over as offensive coordinator for Todd Haley. Shazier is walking again and serving as a de facto coach/scout as his body continues to recover.
The message could not be clearer: the team that's built to win now needs to win. Now.
"Time is running out for everybody," center Maurkice Pouncey said. "I know it's all fun and games for everybody at the beginning but man it's time to win. It's been too long."
Other things to look for as Pittsburgh vies for a fifth consecutive playoff berth for only the third time in franchise history:
REMODELED BACK END: The Steelers gave the secondary a massive overhaul after the Jaguars lit them up for 45 points in January, drafting safety Terrell Edmunds in the first round and signing veteran Morgan Burnett from Green Bay. The goal is to reduce the number of big plays allowed. Pittsburgh gave up 13 passes of more than 40 yards, tied for third-most in the league. Burnett's sure tackling will help in the run game and Pittsburgh believes third-year safety Sean Davis' athleticism will allow him to be an effective center fielder at free safety.
FLIP FLOP: Pittsburgh exercised the fifth-year option on the contract of outside linebacker Bud Dupree in the offseason Authentic Randall Cobb Jersey , a sign it believes the 2015 first-round pick's best days are ahead of him despite uneven results in his first three years. The Steelers moved Dupree from the left side to the right side in the spring, confident he'll be a more effective pass rusher attacking the quarterback's blind side. Either way, Dupree understands he's still in the "prove it" mode in his career and needs to become more consistent at a position that's long been a focal point in Pittsburgh's 3-4 defense.
BELL'S BET: There may not be a player in the NFL with more at stake in 2018 than Bell. The 26-year-old believes he's in a class by himself among running backs and wants to be paid accordingly. He'll make $14.4 million this season playing under his one-year franchise tender, but thinks he'll be even more valuable on the open market next spring. Bell shouldn't lack for opportunities to show he's worth a massive payday. He led the NFL in touches last season and Tomlin could opt to use him even more extensively knowing he'll be out the door in the spring.
TIGHT SPOT: The Steelers are still trying to find a legit heir to tight end Heath Miller, who quietly stepped away in the spring of 2016. While Jesse James has evolved into a solid complementary player, Vance McDonald is the closest thing to a complete package Pittsburgh has at a vital position. One problem: McDonald has struggled to stay on the field. He missed practically all of camp with a foot injury. The Steelers need him to be a factor in the passing game to help take some of the attention off Brown and second-year wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
They say the NFL is a deadline-driven business. One of the most consequential deadlines in recent years arrives in roughly 48 hours.
If the Steelers and running back Le'Veon Bell fail to agree to terms on a long-term deal by Monday at 4:00 p.m. ET, the veteran tailback almost certainly will become an unrestricted free agent in eight months.
Absent a multi-year contract Youth Luke Kuechly Jersey , Bell (who currently is unsigned) can sign only a one-year deal through the end of the regular season. By then, Bell likely will be inclined to let it ride, forcing the Steelers to choose between tagging him a third time (and paying him the quarterback franchise tender of roughly $25 million for 2019) or finally letting the open market determine his value.
There have been accounts and reports of progress, but at this point the Steelers either will make him an offer he can’t refuse or make him an offer he does refuse, content in the knowledge that he’ll make $14.52 million this year to go with last year’s $12.1 million salary before getting whatever he can in free agency. The challenge continues to be placing a value on a long-term deal with $14.52 million as the clear starting point for 2018 and nothing at all being clear after that.
The Steelers could take the position that they’ll use the transition tender next year, giving them a right to match any offer sheet Bell signs in exchange for a 20-percent increase over this year’s tender ($17.42 million). That would make the two-year value nearly $32 million.
But with the Steelers having their own set of rules regarding player contracts — including most importantly in Bell’s case no fully-guaranteed payments beyond the current year — it may not be easy to ensure Bell that he’ll get at least $32 million if he signs a long-term deal. Even then, it may take more than that to get him to give up his shot at whatever some other team may be willing to pay in order to not only help win games but also assist with ticket sales and the generation of buzz.
Ultimately Womens Antonio Brown Jersey , Bell needs to ask himself this question: What will it take to get me to trade in $14.52 million in hand plus a chance to strike it as rich as possible in March? If the Steelers aren’t willing to make that kind of an offer within the next 48 hours, the clock then will start ticking toward his potential exit from Pittsburgh.
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