‘It needs to happen now’
Brett spoke to the media today about the Steelers run defense. I included a few of the highlights below: “Everyone just needs to do of preparing, preparing for the opponent, and that includes myself. We all just need to get back to the drawing board, prepare, work together as one...
“It’s a little thing that we can build on”
We were doing a better job. But guys have to understand that you have to be where you’re supposed to be at on every play, otherwise, you’re going to give up those long runs.—Keisel, from his post game press conference. It was a rought night on all sides of...
99 clearly happy to be back
Tweet of the day: The sheer joy on the veteran Brett Keisel’s face makes me happy.—Mitchell Ross (@MRoss1994) Yes, it was a nail biter…but the Steelers did not give up and they got a division win to start the season. Brett was introduced as a starter, along with...
First impressions of Ben Roethlisberger
From Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Brett Keisel has followed Ben Roethlisberger’s career as closely as anyone. The defensive end already had two years on the roster when the Steelers drafted their quarterback in 2004. Keisel, who would become friends with Roethlisberger, recalled two first “wow” moments for him that...
HEROES AT HEINZ FIELD
Brett, once again, attended Heroes at Heinz Field,and was honored to meet 75 military members. From Teresa Varley, Steelers.com: “To be around these guys that sacrificed their lives and everything you hold dear, family, friends, where you live. It’s humbling being around them. It’s great to talk to them, share...
Brett checks in with WDVE
#99 in your program….#1 in the BEARD!—WDVE Brett spoke with the Morning Crew at WDVE this morning. On returning to the Steelers: Being able to sign back and finish where I started 13 years ago…here with the Black and Gold is a great feeling, and I wouldn’t have it...
WEEK ONE COMIN’ OUR WAY
Steelers regular season football kicks off on September 7. That’s right…week one is comin’ our way quick. Tomlin summed up the game against the Browns in a way only he can: “It’s Cleveland, it’s AFC North football, it’s at Heinz and it’s our opener. If that doesn’t turn you...
Steelers to honor Chuck Noll
From Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports: Chuck Noll, who won four Super Bowls with the Steelers from 1969-1991, died in June at the age of 82. Beginning Sunday and throughout the 2014 season, the Steelers will honor Noll with a “CHN” decal to be worn on players’ helmets. “We wanted...
“I love this team…”
I love this team, I love everything that comes with being a Steeler.—Keisel, from his Post Game interview , available from the Steelers. Brett also had a message for Steeler Nation following the game: Felt good to be back out there tonight. Thank you for all the support. Ron...
“I’m back in the saddle again…”
You hear this song? You hear it? I’m back…I’m back in the saddle again. Man, that’s my theme song right there, right now. Get back there in that saddle…don’t matter how many times you get bucked off. Get back in that bad boy and roll. I can’t wait!— Keisel,...