Before we start this week’s column, a Public Service Announcement. Do not mess with wolves. They don’t seem to understand English much.

The Steelers got some good news on the injury front, as it looks as if Willie Parker will be able to go this weekend vs the Chargers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers added depth and experience to their defensive backfield today when they signed 10-year veteran cornerback Fernando Bryant to…

Ever since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, the most popular man in Pittsburgh a?” aside from Mario Lemieux, of course a?” has always been the Steelers backup quarterback. Always. When Kordell Stewart couldn’t hit the broad side of Plaxico Burress’ house, Steelers fans started calling for Tommy Maddox.

Things are getting exciting, a bit too exciting. A week ago the Steelers had dominated a very tough Redskins team, and held a two game lead over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North.

San Diego Chargers @ Pittsburgh Steelers **** Sunday, November 16, 2008 - 4:15 PM - Heinz Field - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania **** Spread: Pittsburgh is favored by 4 points **** Over/Under: 43

The Steelers are banged up at the corner spot with both Bryan McFadden and Deshea Townesend out for Suday’s matchp for the Chargers. So with that, the team today made a roster move, going out and getting former Jaguars CB Fernando Bryant

Overall the defense held up just fine but there were one too many big plays that changed field position and eventually lost the game for us.A That and the dropped pick-six by Rogers didn’t help either. The 50 yarder: You see Smoot on the outside with man coverage (WR is off the frame), and LaRon …

Quarterbacks JAY CUTLER of the Denver Broncos, PEYTON MANNING of the Indianapolis Colts and KURT WARNER of the Arizona Cardinals are the finalists for the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week honors for games played on November 6 - 10, while running backs THOMAS JONES of the New York Jets, MAURICE JONES-DREW of the Jacksonville Jaguars and ADRIAN PETERSON of the Minnesota Vikings are the finalists for the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week honors, the NFL announced today. Fans can vote for one player in each category on NFL.com/FedEx from 9 a.m. EST on Tuesday through 11 a.m.

Quarterbacks JAY CUTLER of the Denver Broncos, PEYTON MANNING of the Indianapolis Colts and KURT WARNER of the Arizona Cardinals are the finalists for the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week honors for games played on November 6 - 10, while running backs THOMAS JONES of the New York Jets, MAURICE JONES-DREW of the Jacksonville Jaguars and ADRIAN PETERSON of the Minnesota Vikings are the finalists for the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week honors, the NFL announced today. Fans can vote for one player in each category on NFL.com/FedEx from 9 a.m. EST on Tuesday through 11 a.m