The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Philadelphia Eagles this friday night @ Heinz Field for their preseason home opener. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST & can be viewed on KDKA Pittsburgh/FSN.

After going through 10 days of intense training camp @ St. Vincent's College, this will be a chance for the veterans to strut their stuff & the rookies to show that they have what it takes to be considered a true "Man of Steel".

As expected, Ben Roethlisber will start as QB.  Followed shortly by Charlie Batch, Dennis Dixon, & Mike Potts.  The rest of the vets will probably see a series of two.

All eyes will then be on the newcomers.  Those expected to return punts include: Eddie Drummond (former Penn State WR), Mewelde Moore (former Viking), & Jeremy Bloom.  Kickoffs returns will be handled by Rashard Mendenhall (this years number 1 draft pick), Willie Reid, & Moore.  Also, keep an eye on Limas Sweed (rookie WR), Gary Russell (HB), & Jonathan Dekker (TE).

Players not seeing action this friday are: Troy Polamolu (hamstring injury), Casey Hampton (PUP list), Cody Boyd (shoulder), & Anthony Smith (groin strain)...

Look for the Steelers to come out playing hard and fast against their cross-state rivals.  Head Coach, Mike Tomlin expects his squad to play w/ the intensity of a regular season game.  A loss is NOT factored into the equation... 

Football season has arrived!!!!!  "Here We Go Steelers!!!!!, Here We Go!!!!!"

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