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The Steelers offense enters the season with several questions marks, none bigger than the uncertainty at quarterback, but two players that will certainly play a huge part in determining whether or not this is a successful season will be Rashard Mendenhall and Mike Wallace. This will be Mendenhall's third training camp, but first that he enters as the starter and he'll have to prove that last year's 1,100 yard seven touchdown season was no fluke, especially considering the pressure that will be on the running game for the first four games of the season. Wallace also enters his first camp as a projected starter and last year's surprising rookie has some awful big shoes to fill as Hines Ward's counterpart. The Steelers will certainly need both young players to have good seasons but which one is more important?

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I'm sure this will get more sarcastic responses than anything else but one thing has been bugging me for a while. Last year Wash protected Elvis Andrus by stashing him at the bottom of the order for basically the entire season and most of the explanation centered around keeping pressure off the young kid. This year though it seems like Julio Borbon is in a similar situation but he's already been handed the top spot in lineup and much of our expectations for the season center around him being able to get on base often enough to jump start the offense.

While I'm not questioning whether or not Borbon is capable of filling the lead off role, I just don't understand why Wash went so far out of his way to protect Andrus last year but Borbon is basically being thrown to the wolves. Is it just because Borbon is older and has more experience because he played at the college level? Is he just a better offensive weapon so the pressure wouldn't be as great? Is it just inconsistency from Wash or do they just not have any other options?

While the Steelers aren't normally big time players in the free agent market, the next 24 to 48 hours should still be interesting as many teams look to add impact free agents. There have already been some movement including the trade of a well known cornerback and the surprise release of a veteran nose tackle. Use this thread to discuss any and all free agency movement or rumors and we'll try and update it with breaking news from time to time.

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Heading into this off season Willie Parker was fairly certain that he'd hit the free agent market and there was some thought that he'd be the best and most accomplished running back available in free agency. Parker, on the brink of his 30th birthday and still under the belief that he's a starting running back in this league, was hoping for one final decent pay day from a team looking for a veteran running back but his value may have dropped significantly over the past 48 hours. With similarly aged and much more accomplished veterans LaDainian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook being cut or released in the past two days, FWP might have dropped from first to third on the wish list of team's looking for running backs. So how will this affect Parker's free agent plans and could this increase his chances of returning to the Steelers?

First we should probably state one assumption: If FWP, LT and Westbrook are healthy heading into next season (Westbrook is a question mark considering his concussion problems last year), they probably each look at themselves starting running backs and they're liking to pursue contracts and playing time guarantees that would reflect that belief. What that means is that we're going to assume that each is looking for a team that's willing to pay them at least four to five million per season (and understandably we're talking about a relatively short contract, possibly even one season) and at least the guarantee that the starting job is theirs to lose heading into training camp.

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Hey guys, I'm new to MPF but I recently signed up for a Warrior Dash (official site) and I'm wondering if any of you fitness buffs have ever took part in the fun. It looks like a blast but I'm not exactly in tip-top shape. I've started hitting the gym and am hoping to drop around 25 pounds between now and race day. Anyways long story short I was just wondering if anyone had done one of these before and if there was any kind of particular training I should be doing other than your standard 5K type of training.

Onward with our breakdown of the Pittsburgh Steelers roster as the 2010 offseason gets underway.

Other positional reviews: Tight Ends, Wide Receivers, Running Backs and Quarterbacks

Max Starks

Age and 2009 Stats: 28 years old (1/10/82) - 16 games started, seven penalties and eight sacks allowed

Contract Status: Signed through 2012

2009 Analysis: For the first time since 2005, Starks started every game this season but that doesn't necessarily mean that he had a great season. Playing offensive tackle with Ben Roethlisberger is certainly no easy task but by all accounts Starks had an inconsistent season. After a spectacular first half of the season, that included very good games against the Vikings' Jared Allen and Broncos' Elvis Dumervil, Starks faded down the stretch, as did the Steelers team as a whole. He can still struggle with speed rushers at times but inconsistency seems to be the biggest problem and he's still never developed into the mauling in-line blocker that his size (6-8,345) would suggest.

2010 Outlook: Make no mistake about it, Max Starks will be the starting left tackle in 2010. Any hopes or wishes that he'll be cut are pipe dreams at best. He's still owed quite a bit of money and with uncertain contract situations across the rest of the offensive line, Starks isn't going anywhere. Maybe a new offensive line coach will help shore up some of the flaws or maybe a slight change in offensive philosophy will help but either way, sink or swim, Starks will be the starting left tackle as long as he's healthy.

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I'm sure I'm not the only one keeping a close eye on the Senior Bowl practices this week. The NFL Network aired their first practice session yesterday and two more are slated to air today (including one that starts right now). There's about a million ways to keep up on all the events (some listed below) but I figured we could also use a thread to talk about who is looking good or who's stock is plummeting.

Guys to follow on Twitter if you want some blow-by-blow analysis:

David Syvertson - Will Spencer - Shawn Zobel

Sites that update fairly regularly with updates from practice:

Mocking the Draft - Draft Insider - Walter Football- CBS/Draft Scout

I'm sure you guys have some other draft-centric sites and if you want me to add them to the list, just leave a comment. We can amass a master list of sites to follow the draft. For now though......cuss and discuss.

We all know the NFL has a myriad of issues that they are trying to tackle right now, CBA, treatment of former players, treatment of concussions and many more but two that I wanted to focus on today are expanding the NFL season and international games. Now just to state my position on both subjects, I don't really want them to expand the season but I guess it wouldn't be the end of the world either. As for international games, I'm for them as long as they don't negatively affect the players for the remainder of the season or ruin my viewing experience. Now, not that the NFL really cares what I think but here's my thoughts on the easiest and possibly most effective way to accomplish both of these "expansions" in one bold move.

Expand the season by one game but make that one game an international game.

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For the next two months just about everyone with the ability to punch keys on a keyboard will become draft experts and publish their very own mock draft. The Steelers enter the 2010 draft season with more question marks than normal and certainly their needs will be more clearly defined once the status of players like Casey Hampton, Ryan Clark and Willie Parker are resolved, but for now here's what the mockers are mocking.....

Draft Countdown: CJ Spiller (RB-Clemson) - One of the benefits of being a strong organization and consistent winner is that you can always have one eye on the future. Sure the Steelers have a need or two but for the most part their roster is in great shape and their rookies aren't forced to step into the starting lineup from day one. Lawrence Timmons, who is finally getting a chance to start this season after serving a two year apprenticeship, is a perfect example. A couple of years ago Pittsburgh used their first round pick on Rashard Mendenhall and it wouldn't hurt to bring in someone like Clemson's C.J. Spiller to replace the aging and injury-prone Willie Parker as the "Lightning" to Mendenhall's "Thunder". A versatile player with blazing speed who is capable of making an impact as a runner, receiver and return man, Spiller isn't an every down workhorse but he is an explosive playmaker that defenses must account for at all times. It's not an exaggeration to say that Spiller is a threat to take it the distance at any time from anywhere on the field and the success that fellow speed demon Chris Johnson is having in the NFL will surely work in Spiller's favor on Draft Day. Free safety might also be a need if Ryan Clark bolts as a free agent and don't be shocked if the Steelers follow their recent M.O. and just throw everyone another curve ball in the first round.

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Our second positional breakdown (our first, tight ends, can be found here) brings us to a group that just might be the most interesting group on the entire Steelers' roster. Among the Steelers' wide receivers are two established veterans, including one who might go down as of the best ever at his position, and one exciting rookie. Together the team's top three receivers combined for over 3,100 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Hines Ward

Age and 2009 Stats: 33 years old (3/8/76) - 95 receptions for 1,167 yards (12.3 avg) and six touchdowns

Contract Status: Signed through 2013

2009 Analysis: Just like the Energizer Bunny, Hines keeps putting up productive season after productive season, but it doesn't stop there. Despite being well into his 30's Ward actually had arguably his best season since 2003. He also caught 69% of the passes thrown his way, one of the better numbers posted by wide receivers, and almost 60% of his receptions went for first downs. As we know though, Ward's game isn't just about catching first downs or touchdowns, he's still a dynamic leader on and off the field as well as a devastating blocker in the running game.

2010 Outlook: At some point Ward will slow down but back to back 1,000 yard seasons suggest that he's still got some gas in the tank. Considering that his game was never based on speed, it's reasonable to think that he's got another couple of productive seasons left, especially considering the chemistry and he and Ben Roethlisberger share.

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Continuing a year BTSC tradition, we're going to take a crack at breaking down the state of the Pittsburgh Steelers roster over the month or two. The objective is to take a look back at the most recent play by position, the ages and contract status of the relevant players at that position, and then make some reasonable evaluations of what the Steelers front office may do moving forward in the immediate and intermediate future. Let's start it out with a look at the tight position:

Heath Miller

Age and 2009 Stats: 27 years old (10/22/82) - 76 receptions, 789 yards (10.4 avg) and six touchdowns

Contract Status: Signed through 2014

2009 Analysis: For several years one of the biggest question marks has been why Miller wasn't a bigger part of the offense but in 2009 he was finally able to show how effective he could as a featured receiver. He not only set career highs in both yards and receptions but he also led the entire league (both wide receivers and tight ends) with a 78% catch rate (minimum 50 targets for WR's and 25 targets for TE's). Miller and Ben Roethlisberger have developed quite a bit of chemistry over the past several years and it really seems like Ben knows exactly where his big tight end will be once the pocket breaks down.

2010 Outlook: Miller is entering the prime of his career and there's no reason to expect a dropoff in his production anytime soon. His well rounded abilities mean that he rarely has to come off the field, only four players on the offensive side of the ball took more snaps than him, and he can be an asset in the running game as well as the passing game. If there's one thing that could be improved upon in 2010, it's how Miller is used in the passing game though. It seemed like too often he would start a play as a blocker and then slide off his man once Ben started scrambling. While this led to quite a few completed passes, most of his passes were for relatively short yardage (lowest yards per catch of his career). In total 71% of his completions were thrown at ten yards or less and he actually caught twice as many passes behind the line of scrimmage (14) than he caught at eleven yards or more (7).

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To the donkeys on the message boards at Steelers Fever - though the title of this post could be more clear, do yourself a favor and actually read something in its entirety rather than just skimming through a list. If you turned your brain on for a second to do so, you'd surely see the stipulation written by the post's author about none of the picks being a 1st Round Draft pick. You may go back to your caves now. - Blitz- (Michael B.)

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The Pittsburgh Steelers franchise is frequently lauded as one of the best drafting organizations in the NFL and their success over the past two decades is certainly tied to their ability to field talented teams without having dip their toes into the dicey and often overrated pool of free agency. During the "Aughts," or whatever you prefer to call the period from 2000 to 2009, the Steelers certainly went through some changes including a new coach and a new franchise quarterback, but in the end one thing remained fairly constant. They won. In ten seasons they endured just one losing season (2003) but went to the playoffs six times and hoisted two Lombardi trophies. Throughout the decade they stock piled talent via the draft and the current roster is full of players who were drafted by this organization and have never known anything other than Steelers' football. In all 19 of 22 starters on the 2009 Steelers were drafted or signed as undrafted free agents by this organization.

All that being said, you might think it's virtually impossible to pick out the ten best draft picks of the past decade, but that's exactly what we've set out to accomplish. First a couple of parameters though. We excluded first round picks since there is an expectation that each and every top draft pick should become at least a quality starter, although we'll take a look at this impressive list sometime down the road. We also excluded a couple of undrafted free agents, whom I'm sure would have made the list (James Harrison and Willie Parker), but we wanted to keep this list exclusive to players that were actually drafted. With those two stipulations out of the way, here we go.....

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The Pittsburgh Steelers added ten players to their roster yesterday by signing them to "futures" contracts. Most are familiar faces and each of these guys should at least make it to training camp. I believe A.Q. Shipley was the only player who ended the season on the practice squad that has not signed yet.

Justin Vincent (RB) - Vincent has spent most of the past two seasons on the Steelers' practice squad after being undrafted in 2007. By now I'm sure we all know his story (great freshman season at LSU and then three unproductive, inconsistent seasons). The 5-10, 219 pound back would most likely have to make a significant impact on special teams in order to have any shot of making the roster, but it's interesting that this staff has kept him around for three years.

Isaac Redman (RB) - Redman was signed last year by the Steelers after being undrafted but spent all but one game on the practice squad. The 6-0, 230 pound back is a bit of a FB/RB tweener but he was set numerous school records at FCS Bowie State. He started to gain some notoriety after an impressive training camp and there was even some thought that he might not clear waivers but the team was able to stash him on the practice squad all season long. It will be interesting to see what roles he fills, if any, in 2010.

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For the second time in five seasons the Pittsburgh Steelers followed up a Super Bowl title by failing to make the playoffs the following season. Now the Steelers, like 20 other NFL teams, are left wondering what went wrong and what must be done to rectify the problem. For this team that's particularly baffling considering that they played so well against some of this year's elite, but struggled mightily with so many basement dwellers. Add in the lack of intelligent football in critical situations and you've got to wonder if the biggest problem with the 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers was between their ears.

Whether it was complacency, a lack of effort or simply poor game plans, the Steelers could not or would not bring their best effort to the table week in and week out. After playing one of the most difficult schedules in league history in 2008, the 2009 schedule seemed very manageable and looking back, it should have been. The Steelers played seven games against playoff teams, although four of the games were against teams from their own division, and nine games against teams who ended the regular season at .500 or worse. The rather easy schedule though proved to be their downfall as they went 4-3 against playoff teams, with all three losses coming against division mates, but somehow they lost three of five games against teams with ten or more losses on the season. The great Dale Lolley said it best in early December:

I've heard from a number of players over the past few weeks that this team hasn't paid attention to the details or hasn't been on the same page. To me, that's inexcusable. If you're a professional football player, you'd better play every game like it's the last one you'll ever see. Not paying attention to the details is another way of saying that they took somebody lightly. That explains how the Steelers have beaten San Diego, Minnesota and Denver but lost to Kansas City, Oakland and Cleveland.

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It doesn't get any bigger than this fellas.

Huge game fellas. It'll take a great effort from everyone involved but the Cardinals can kill some major ghosts with a victory on the East Coast, against a quality opponent. As always..............GO CARDINALS!!!!!

Ok, I barely slipped into the playoffs in one of my league's and after a couple of hot weeks from a roster that only went 7-7 during the regular season, I'm vying for the championship this week. I'm still not sold that this is a great roster but somehow I've managed to get this far. So here are my dilemnas at each position (the league is a 1 QB, 3 WR, 2 RB league w/ no flex position):

QB: Tony Romo vs. Jay Cutler - On a normal week, I'd just plug Romo in and forget about it but Romo's back worries me and he's playing Baltimore. Cutler on the other hand is playing the Bills and they're 11th ranked passing defense.

RB: Frank Gore vs. Thomas Jones vs. Micheal Turner - Again this would be really easy with Jones and Turner geting the nod but Turner is facing the Vikings this week. Gore on the other hand is facing the Rams and they're 29th ranked rushing defense.

WR: Hines Ward vs. Santonio Holmes vs. Marques Colston vs. Antonio Bryant vs. Kevin Walter - Ok, Bryant and Colston are locks in the starting lineup but I'm not sure who to pick for the final spot. Holmes, Ward and Walter are all so hit or miss that I can't make up my mind on who to start.

Let me know what you think.........

Hey Pats Pulpit,

Cgolden from Revenge of the Birds here, to answer any and all questions that you guys have about the Arizona Cardinals.

I may not be the dali-lama but I'll do my best to shoot it to you straight.  So I'm here to answer your questions - and I expect a few ROTB-ers will migrate over to discuss the upcoming Patriots/Cardinals game as well.  Anything you got, fire away - I'm here to share and learn.

I'm looking forward to an entertaining Cardinals/Pats game this weekend.  Should be fun.

Game time fellas. Gotta shut down AP and make Tarvaris Jackson beat the Cardinals......as always  GO CARDINALS!!!!!!!

I've moved this to the front page so that any questions for CGolden wouldn't be missed. - Gonzo

Hey Daily Norseman,

(This is earlier than I normally do these each week, but the enormity of this game has all of us stirred up and ready to talk Vikings.)

Cgolden from Revenge of the Birds here, to answer any and all questions that you guys have about the Arizona Cardinals.

I may not be the dali-lama but I'll do my best to shoot it to you straight.  So I'm here to answer your questions - and I expect a few ROTB-ers will migrate over to discuss the upcoming Vikes/Cardinals game as well.  Anything you got, fire away - I'm here to share and learn.

I'm looking forward to an entertaining Cardinals/Vikes game this weekend.  Should be fun.

Hey Turf Show Times,

Cgolden from Revenge of the Birds here, to answer any and all questions that you guys have about the Arizona Cardinals.

I may not be the dali-lama but I'll do my best to shoot it to you straight.  So I'm here to answer your questions - and I expect a few ROTB-ers will migrate over to discuss the upcoming Rams/Cardinals game as well.  Anything you got, fire away - I'm here to share and learn.

I'm looking forward to an entertaining Cardinals/Rams game this weekend.  Should be fun.

Before anyone calls me homer, consider what Silverback has done this year and where he ranks among his defensive mates around the league. He's third in the NFL with 14 sacks and he leads the league in forced fumbles with six. He's also recorded a safety, an interception and defended four passes. He's also 28th in the league in total tackles but his 80 tackles are more than any other OLB in a 3-4 system.

Other Candidates and why they don't measure up to Silverback:

DeMarcus Ware and Joey Porter: ranked 1 & 2 in sacks (with 15 and 14.5 respectively) but neither have near as many tackles, neither have broken up or picked off a pass and they don't have as many combined forced fumbles as Harrison.

Troy Polamula: Leads the league in picks and third in passes defended but zero sacks, zero forced fumbles and only 54 tackles hurts his case.

D'Qwell Jackson: Who? Yea that's what I said. He's the league leader in tackles and he's got two sacks and a pick but he plays for Cleveland. I'm guessing if I've never heard of him than neither have some of the voters.

Patrick Willis and Jon Beason: Talk about two really good 23 year old, sophomores in this league. They're 1 & 2 in tackles (111 and 103) but outside of that they've combined for just one sack, one forced fumble and four picks.

Looking at his competition, I'd have to say Silverback is the front runner. Agree or did I miss some one?

Game time fellas so button those pants and get your game face on. Hopefully KW and company didn't eat too much turkey today. As always.......Go Cardinals.

It's time fellas. We all know what's on the line and how tough this game will be.  Hopefully the Cardinals can contain the run, protect Warner and match the Giants physicalility. As always...........GO CARDINALS!!!

The Arizona Cardinals defense has had it's ups and downs this season but they've continued their uphill improvement under Ken Whisenhunt. The defense is on the verge of breaking into the top ten in yards allowed per game (299.8) which is a far cry from the 29th ranked unit in 2006 (349.4). The biggest improvement on defense has been the front seven's ability to contain opposing running games. They currently rank seventh in the league allowing just under 90 yards per game and 3.8 yards per rush, but this Sunday they'll face a three headed monster intent on grinding out yards, chewing up clock and wearing down any opponent standing in their way. The Giants running game is nothing short of amazing but it's not the only part of the offense that can hurt a defense. Eli Manning and the his group of weapons haven't gotten much publicity this season but they're an efficient unit that is capable of putting points on the board and rarely puts the defense in bad situations. The Cardinals offense will most likely score some points this weekend but the game might just hinge on whether or not the Cardinals defense can slow down the Giants' #1 scoring offense.

When the Giants Run: Write in down, chisel it in stone and take it to the bank, the Giants are going to run the ball on Sunday. They're going to line up a power-I formation and run right at the heart of the front seven of the Cardinals. If they're successful they'll run some more and if they're unsuccessful, guess what, they'll just keep running. The Giants have one of the best, if not the very best, offensive lines in the league and they open holes for a talented trio of backs. The Cardinals ability to contain or slow down the Giants running game will be a huge on Sunday. The Giants are built to run the ball and their offense isn't nearly as proficient when their running game is 'slowed down,' and By 'slowing down' I mean less than 200 yards rushing. When they rush from over 200 yards (5 times) the offense averages 37.2 points per game and as you might guess they're undefeated. When they don't reach 200 yards on the ground, they average just 21.2 yards per game and their only loss was one of those games. The Cardinals will have to find a way to slow down the Giants on the ground and I'd imagine the first step will be keeping Adrian Wilson in the box the entire game. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Clancy Pendergast roll out some new defensive fronts that incorporated Bryan Robinson and Alan Branch on the field at the same time or one that added Calais Campbell to the existing line. This might also be a game when Whisenhunt decides to keep Robinson, Watson and Branch all active so that he can rotate them out more often to stay fresh. The Cardinals will have to do something that the Giants aren't expecting and haven't seen yet to slow them down.

When the Giants Pass: As you'd probably guess, Eli hasn't had to do much to win games recently. He's still performing well when they need him to but when you run the ball as well as the Giants do, the QB tends to get overlooked. Eli's still averaging 30 attempts per game but he hasn't thrown for more than 200 yards since early October. One thing that's interesting though is that Eli got off to a fast start this season completing 63.6% of his passes and tossing six TDs versus just one interception in the first four games. Since his fifth game though he's completed just 57.5% of his passes and throw nine TDs and six interceptions in a six game span. One thing that works in Eli's favor though is that his offensive line gives him great protection and he's only been sacked multiple times in a game once since the second game of the season. When Eli does throw the ball, the does a great job of spreading it around to a host of receivers. They've got three receivers with 30 or more receptions and Derrick Ward (RB) is fourth on the team with 27 receptions.

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The Giants can hurt a defense in a multitude of ways but first and foremost is somehow, someway slowing down their seemingly unstoppable running game. Their offense is built around running the football and the improved Cardinals defense will have to hold it's own against the league's best if they want to give the offense a chance. What can the Cardinals do to slow down the Giants or can they?

When the Arizona Cardinals' offense takes the field, both teams and everyone watching the game knows that they're going to throw the ball early and often. Kurt Warner's averaging just over 38 attempts this season and he's topped 40 attempts in five of the last seven games. Opposing defenses are often faced with the dilemma of sending extra blitzers to try and limit his time in the pocket or dropping extra guys into coverage to blanket receivers. The Giants though aren't your normal defense because they don't have to blitz to pressure the quarterback. They're fourth in the league in sacks (31) and their defensive line is a huge part of that ranking. Their starting defensive line has combined for 22 of those sacks and another six sacks from from backups along the front line. Creating pressure like with their front four allows the Giants to drop linebackers into coverage and allows their defenders to always outnumber the opposing teams receivers. So how will the Cardinals counter the Giants front four?

Tight Ends and Running Backs: I wouldn't be surprised if Whisenhunt keeps three tight ends active this week, but not because they're going to be involved in the passing game. Mike Gandy and Levi Brown will need help to handle Justin Tuck and Mathias Kiwanuka and Whisenhunt could give them help by using more double tight end sets than usual. The Cardinals like running four or five wide receiver sets out of shotgun but they may not be able to leave Warner back there without a 'personal protector.' Either Tim Hightower or Edgerrin James will have to flank Warner and pick up any defenders who break through the offensive line. That would leave Warner with one less receiver to throw to but if he doesn't have time in the pocket, it won't matter. The Giants secondary is good but not great and if Warner has the time, he'll be able to find Fitzgerald and Boldin.

Short Passing Game: The Cardinals struggle at running the ball, but that's no secret. Interestingly enough though, they still manage to rank fourth in time of possession per game (32:47 per game) and they keep the clock running with a short quick passing game. Warner's amazing accuracy allows him to complete passes into tight windows and Fitz and Q have the hands to bring in the pass and take a shot. Breaston's also got the quickness to create separation very quickly out of the slot and he's made several big third down catches on quick slants.

Draws and Screens: It's cliche to say that draws and screens slow down a pass rush, especially when the defense isn't having to blitz to bring pressure, but the benefits could be two-fold. They at least put the thought of draw or screen into a pass rusher but the biggest benefit could be in what it does to linebackers. The linebackers are the guys who have the most responsibility in shutting down screens and if they're concerned about a back getting the ball on a delay, they're not dropping as far back into their zone as they normally would. If they can keep guys like Antonio Pierce (a very underrated linebacker in this league) off balance, Warner and the offense as a whole will have an easier day.

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The Cardinals offensive line has been playing much better of late considering that they've only allowed six sacks in the past six games. That's an amazing number considering Warner's averaged 40 attempts per game over those six weeks, but they will be tested on Sunday. Justin Tuck, Barry Cofield, Fred Robbins and Mathias Kiwanuka will give them all they can handle but if Whisenhunt and OC Todd Haley can devise a plan to give Warner time in the pocket the Cardinals offense can thrive. Agree/Disagree? What else can they do protect #13?