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Authentic Cameron Heyward Jersey , but if you think the news surrounding the black-and-gold is over — think again. For the drama-filled Steelers, things are just heating up, and this is where the daily links article comes in. You might have missed some key news, and we fill you in and give you the latest, and sometimes greatest, news surrounding the Steelers.Today in the Black-and-gold links article we take a look at how while fans think turning the Steelers’ roster from a non-playoff team into a Super Bowl contender is easy, it isn’t. In fact, putting together a Super Bowl roster is anything but easy.Let’s get to the news:Analysis: No set way to build a Super Bowl rosterBy: Dale LolleyThe Patriots are in the Super Bowl for the third consecutive season and fourth time in five years. The Rams are the new kids on the block who have quickly gone from a team that was 4-12 three years ago to one that is on the cusp of winning a championship.How did they get there and, perhaps more importantly for Pittsburgh fans, how do the Steelers get over the hump to get back to their ninth Super Bowl?Looking at the rosters of all three teams, there are some definitive similarities to how they have been constructed and some obvious differences. There are even some differences between the Patriots and Rams, showing there’s no set rule how to build a roster.FREE AGENCYThe Patriots have been a team that has not been afraid to sign players through free agency. In fact, 12 of their current players were acquired in that fashion.But none of their free agents would be considered big-name or big-money players. For example, their biggest signing last offseason, defensive end Adrian Clayborn, signed a two-year, $10-million deal. And he’s a player with 32.5 career sacks in eight seasons.The Rams, on the other hand, were extremely active on the free agent market last offseason. They signed defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to a one-year Youth Ramon Foster Jersey , $14-million contract in their biggest move. They also signed linebacker Ramik Wilson, defensive lineman Dominque Easley, center John Sullivan and corners Nickell Robey-Coleman and Sam Shields to deals worth a combined $29 million. Only Sullivan, who got a two-year deal, and Robey-Nickell, who was signed for three years, were signed for more than one season.(To read more, click the link in the headline...)Roger Goodell admits blown call in Rams-Saints; NFL will consider replay for pass interferenceBy: The Washington Post, via the Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday that the league’s competition committee will consider the prospect of making pass interference calls subject to review by instant replay, but he stopped short of declaring that he favors such a change to the sport’s replay system.Goodell, speaking at his annual state-of-the-league address during Super Bowl week, also said that he never considered overturning the result of the Los Angeles Rams’ triumph at New Orleans in the NFC championship game and ordering the game replayed from the point of the missed interference call late in regulation that may have cost the Saints a victory.“That was not a consideration,” Goodell said.The tumult over the interference non-call in the final two minutes of regulation has continued into Super Bowl week. Goodell made the NFL’s first public acknowledgment that the call was erroneous.“It’s a play that should be called,” Goodell said.Al Riveron, the NFL’s senior vice president of officiating, admitted to Saints coach Sean Payton after the game that interference should have been called against the Rams’ Nickell Robey-Coleman for an early hit on the Saints’ Tommylee Lewis. Robey-Coleman also was fined for an illegal hit on Lewis on the play that went uncalled.Goodell said he subsequently spoke to Payton, a member of the competition committee. He said he understands the frustration of the Saints and their fans. He also defended the league’s decision not to make a public acknowledgment of the officiating mistake earlier.“That’s our process,” Goodell said.Goodell noted that the competition committee in the past has been against making judgment calls such as pass interference subject to replay. But he said the league still must consider potential changes.“Technology is not going to solve all those issues 鈥?but we have to continue to go down that path鈥?. We will look again at instant replay,” Goodell said.Goodell said he will “make sure the competition committee understands this is critical to us” for there to be a better solution than there currently is for addressing such an officiating mistake.“We try to get better http://www.steelersauthorizedshops.com/authentic-marcus-gilbert-jersey ,” Goodell said. “We try to learn鈥?. I think the committee will definitely consider this.”(To read more, click the link in the headline...)Here are some Pittsburgh-themed Super Bowl prop bet ideasBy: Adam Bittner, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteWe have to break up the monotony of another Super Bowl involving the New England Patriots somehow, so here are some Pittsburgh-themed prop bet suggestions. Challenge friends and family to match wits. The person who gets the most answers correct wins ... uh ... tortilla chips, or some other mutually agreed upon prize. 1. Yes or no: Will CBS analyst Bill Cowher, former Steelers coach, cause another social media stir by wearing a turtleneck during the network’s pre-game coverage? 2. Over or under: Two sacks for Los Angeles defensive lineman Aaron Donald, the former Penn Hills and Pitt star? 3. Over or under: One touchdown for New England tight end Rob Gronkowski, a former Woodland Hills standout? 4. Yes or no? Will the game broadcast mention 2019 as the 10-year anniversary of the Steelers’ last Super Bowl victory? (References to James Harrison’s long interception return and Santonio Holmes’ iconic game-winning touchdown catch count.)5. When will the mystery ad featuring Donald and Steelers’ legend Joe Greene air? Choices: Before the game, first half, halftime, second half, after the game. 6. When will the NFL ad featuring Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and former Pitt star Larry Fitzgerald air? (Same choices as above.) 7. Yes or no? Will former Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw appear in an ad? 8. Yes or no? Will Antonio Brown’s strained relationship with the Steelers be mentioned on the game broadcast? 9. Yes or no? Will Brown awkwardly appear in an ad while wearing a Steelers uniform or team colors? 10. Over or under: One reference to New England QB Tom Brady as a “known cheater” on the game broadcast?(To read more, click the link in the headline...) Thursday Night Football matchups are usually anything but great, but in Week 10 there is a game worth watching — Panthers vs. Steelers at Heinz Field.The 6-2 Panthers come in to the ‘Burgh rocking a 6-2 record, with the Steelers sporting a 5-2-1 record, and winning their last four games. The one detractor from this game, for me, is how it is being played on three days rest. Nonetheless David DeCastro Jersey , the NFL is all about the money, and this matchup will draw plenty of it on the prime time stage. To get a better glimpse of the Steelers’ opponent, I was able to ask WalkerClement of Cat Scratch Reader several questions, and a prediction, leading up to the game. To say his answers were intriguing is an understatement. Check out what he had to say below, and be sure to check out Cat Scratch Reader, SB Nation’s Panthers site, for all the best information on this matchup from the other side of the field.Cam Newton has continued to improve throughout his NFL career, but what are some ways the opposition has gotten him off his game this season?The only things that have really thrown him off this season are failures from those around him. Coaches not trusting him on 4th downs to keep drives alive and receivers dropping balls are the most common ways that drives have stalled out for the Panthers this season. It is worth noting that each of Cam’s four interceptions this season can be blamed wholly on receivers who have tipped balls to the defense or on his rookie tight end who quit on two routes against the Giants.That said, if the Steelers want to proactively disrupt Newton tonight then their best path is to generate pressure from the interior. Cam hasn’t always dealt well with a pass rusher who is right in his face. There is a strong likelihood that starting center Ryan Kalil will not play tonight because of an ankle injury he suffered on Sunday. The opportunity will be there.If you are a defensive coordinator, and you have to draw up a plan to stop the Panthers’ offense, what are you doing?This team is almost like playing Georgia Tech in college football. The Panthers aren’t as heavily reliant on option plays, specifically not the triple option, but there are so many guys who are home run threats on every play that losing track of one of them can be lethal. Newton, Christian McCaffrey, Curtis Samuel, and DJ Moore each have to be accounted for on every play. The Panthers know this and have spent the last few weeks doing everything they can to put defenses on their heels and let these guys run freely.The defense that stops the big plays these guys are capable of is one that plays a lot of man coverage and stresses the linebackers and safeties to make individual tackles. That’s a tall order against these guys. Most of them will run around you in one on one opportunities in the open field. Newton will run through you. Still, misdirection will kill a defense with the speed these guys put on the field. Samuel took a double reverse against the Buccaneers for 33 yards after getting their defense completely off balance. NFL Next Gen Stats calculated that he ran 101 yards across the field on that play.The Panthers defense is very similar to the Steelers in a lot of ways. How have teams been able to beat the Panthers’ defense so far this season?The Panthers started out giving up more yards on the ground than they usually have. Luke Kuechly specifically seemed to be having an off year by his lofty standards. The Falcons and Washington took advantage of that and saw big games from Tevin Coleman and Adrian Peterson. They had a lot of manageable third downs and were efficient in the red zone. They opened up big plays downfield later in the game and that was that. Those losses aren’t a good blue print for the Steelers, however. Kuechly has picked his game up and I’m looking forward to watching his game against James Conner tonight. To beat the Panthers today Authentic Javon Hargrave Jersey , the offense needs to go through Vance McDonald. The Panthers have struggled against tight ends. Big plays from that position kept numerous drives alive for the Eagles, Ravens, and Bucs.Would you argue the NFC South, who is obviously paired with the AFC North this year, is the best division in football this year?Yes. Last season saw the the division send three teams to the playoffs. The Saints won the NFC South, but the Panthers and the Falcons took both NFC wildcard spots. There is a good chance they will do that again this year. As much as I hate to say it, New Orleans might be the best team in football this year and both the Panthers and the Falcons are on streaks right now that make them look dangerous for any team in the league. The Buccaneers are effectively the Browns of the this group, but, as a three team division, the NFC South is easily the most dangerous in the NFC and probably the most complete division in the NFL.What is your prediction for the game, and how do you see it shaking out?I see this game bucking the usual trend of Thursday Night Football. Home teams are often heavily favored in games that end up being snooze worthy. I think the Steelers have a great, high-powered offense that is going to either be pushed by or chasing Cam Newton all night. Roethlisberger has the more consistent weapons with Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster, but the difference in the game is going to come down to the design of each offense. Brown and Smith-Schuster can make plays individually, but the Panthers are rolling because of their ability to make plays as a team. They don’t beat corners or block linebackers so much as, when the offense is operating at its peak efficiency, they break defenses. I think that difference favors the Panthers on a short week when defenders have had less time to watch tape on opposing offenses.Newton has been on fire this season in a way that the Panthers haven’t seen since his MVP year in 2015. I trust their offensive coordinator miles further this season than I did then. I think this game becomes a shoot out and I think the Panthers take it 45-38. Custom Carolina Panthers Jerseys