THE 50-YARD LINE

     We got a feeling Pittsburgh's going to the Super Bowl! Happy Pigskins and Pirates Day! Our Pittsburgh Steelers kickoff their quest for a 7th Super Bowl trophy tonight when they invade our nation's capital on Monday Night Football. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)The young and injury-riddled defense will have their work cut out for them with Jordan Reed. The 4th-year tight end had 87 receptions for 952 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. He is a big, physical tight end, the kind that gives the Steelers fits (think Gronk or KC TE Travis Kelce). You've got to make this kid a non-factor in this game. Hit him early, hit him often, hit him HARD! 2)The Steelers offense is now on to plan B, C and D with the announcement that WR Markus Wheaton is out for this game. That leaves QB Ben Roethlisberger's options at receiver as Antonio Brown and a wing and a prayer (Darrius Heyward-Bey, Sammie Coates and Eli Rogers). And 2nd year TE Jesse James will get the start with Heath Miller retired and Ladarius Green PUP (or MIA). The key is to get the lead. Score early, score often, score BIG! 3)With the injuries already piling up for the Steelers, the youngsters will be called upon early. It's time to put up or shut up. Next man up! Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!