PITTSBURGH -- Brett Keisel is in his 12th season with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the 35-year-old defensive end realizes it might also be his last.
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hell get a chance to do it on the field. Keisel expects to play on Sunday when
the Steelers (6-8) travel to Green Bay (7-6-1). He missed four of the previous
five games with plantar fasciitis in his left foot but practiced on Friday
without any issues and is listed as probable. With two weeks left, Keisel could
sway the Steelers to keep him another year by performing well. He also could be
auditioning for a spot on another roster. But, most importantly, he has a chance
to slip on his familiar No. 99 jersey after missing most of the last month.
Keisel started at Baltimore Thanksgiving night before the injury flared up
again, forcing him to leave the game after just eight snaps. "I dont know, I
think (the re-injury) could have happened, even if I would have waited," Keisel
said. "So, Im glad it happened and that I was still able to come back. Its
possible that I couldnt play this week, but Ive done enough standing around. Im
a worker bee. (And) its just a matter of getting back to feeling normal again."
Keisel believed he had to push it in practice to get an idea if he could
withstand the intensity of game conditions. Defensive co-ordinator Dick LeBeau
was encouraged by the results. "Hes been getting a little better every week,"
LeBeau said. "I think hes in a more positive frame of mind, just being around
him. I really think that he feels hes got a real legitimate shot. Well see. The
fact that he has limited stiffness, which you would expect." Keisel doesnt shy
away from the fact he could be in the final days of his career. "I also wanted
to go down fighting with my teammates," Keisel said. "Whatever happens, I wanted
to be out there with them and doing my job. (So), I feel good, like I could
still play, but well see what happens. Our trainers have done a good job getting
me ready, and I feel better. So, I think well be ready to go." As far as Keisels
future with the Steelers, he wasnt able to say what he would do if he doesnt
return to the club that drafted him in the seventh round in 2002. But Keisel
realized that the Steelers could make the decision for him like they did with
Hines Ward, Aaron Smith, James Farrior, Chris Hoke and Casey Hampton. All were
fixtures on teams that went to three Super Bowls in six years between 2005-10.
All either retired, were released or not re-signed when their final contract was
up. "Thats the nature of this business," Keisel said. "(And) whatever happens Im
grateful for my time here. Im grateful for the success that weve had on this
team. (And) I want to go out on a positive note. Of course, it would be tough to
move on. I bleed black and gold. Im a Yinzer. I love this city. I plan on
raising my family here. So, its going to be a tough decision when its made."
Keisel noted that hell consult his family to make the final decision. "I love
being a Steeler, and I love being part of this locker room," he added. "Its been
awesome, and I hope we can keep it going. You hate thinking it can come to an
end. But Ive got a lot of great memories, and I think we can build fond memories
every day here. Thats been the best part." Notes: Along with Keisel (foot), OT
Kelvin Beachum (knee), WR Jerricho Cotchery (shoulder), OT Marcus Gilbert
(ankle), DT Steve McLendon (ankle) and WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot) all practiced
and are listed as probable for Sunday.
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Gentlemen, start your printing presses. Now that the World Cup draw is complete,
millions of words will be typed in previewing the tournament and thousands of
publications will print previews. These are always enjoyable to read but can
easily sway your opinion one way or the other. It really is amazing what can
happen over time, how a team can go from nobodies to contenders just by certain
people talking up their chances. With that in mind, it is important to remember
how you feel about these teams today. Things will change, players will get hurt
and their form will change, for better or worse, so now is not the time to marry
yourself to your picks but it is a very good idea to stick to the majority of
what you think today. With that in mind, here are my picks from each group to
progress, with a few other predicitions thrown in there too. GROUP A – Brazil,
Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon Initial thoughts on the draw – Brazil will have wanted
this kind of group where they can (and will) win it but be challenged and, in
Mexico and Croatia, they have teams that will not be cannon fodder. The problem
for Brazil is how tough group B is and thats who they will be paired with in the
last 16. Most anticipated game – Brazil vs Croatia: Opening game of the World
Cup. Pressure is incredible on a host starting a tournament (I am surprised so
many hosts want to start the tournament off) but in Croatia, they have an
opponent who they can beat. Group Winner – Brazil Runner-up – Mexico GROUP B –
Spain, Netherlands, Chile, Australia Initial thoughts on the draw – I am not a
fan of the term Group of Death but if you are looking for the strongest group,
this is it – by a mile! Chile were the team no seeded team wanted to face and
Spain, much like four years ago, get them again. Throw in the Dutch and you have
an absolutely fantastic group. Spain are a wonderful side but their style of
winning tight, narrow games could come back and cost them in this very
competitive group. Most anticipated game – Spain vs Netherlands: it is the first
match and anyone who loses with Chile still to play will be in massive trouble.
Spain cannot afford to start slow again and the road back from an opening game
loss is even tougher in 2014 than it was in 2010 with Chile playing in South
America. Group Winner – Chile Runner-up - Netherlands GROUP C – Colombia,
Greece, Ivory Coast, Japan Initial thoughts on the draw – On paper, this does
not look like a group to get excited about but we should see some wonderful
football on display in this group, featuring three teams who can be expansive
and easy on the eye (sorry Greece). For Colombia, this is a dream group to help
them build confidence as they move towards the knock-out rounds. Most
Anticipated Game – Ivory Coast vs Greece: The Africans have been harshly treated
in each of the last two World Cup draws but now they have a real shot at
qualifying. Their final group, up against Greece, will be a stern test to see if
they can climb a hurdle theyve never jumped before. Group Winner - Colombia
Runner-up - Ivory Coast GROUP D - Uruguay, Costa Rica, England, Italy Initial
thoughts on the draw – You will read in the next few months how Uruguay are old
and past their prime, finished fifth out of nine in qualifying and can be beaten
but this team is built for tournaments like this and they get to play Costa Rica
first. Enngland, however, play Costa Rica (which is not an easy game for them
either) last and could be out of the tournament by then.
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tested early (like 2006, not 2010) and although this is a tough one for them,
they are more than good enough to win it. Most anticipated game – England vs
Italy in Manaus: The latest kick off in the tournament will help, but the
weather will be hot in the Amazon region. Hopefully, it wont be a tense 0-0 with
so much to come afterwards but dont bet against it! Group Winner – Italy
Runner-up - Uruguay GROUP E – Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras Initial
thoughts on the draw – France have been dealt a hand they wanted. Questions
around their mental state are warranted but these three games, against teams
they can beat, will go along way to helping restore the confidence they need to
show their talents. Honduras, ironically, gets the E4 slot that a European team
so wanted for climate purposes. Seeds Switzerland get a chance to show why they
deserved their ranking. Most anticipated game – Switzerland vs Ecuador: The
first match of the group is a true match of confederations that will likely help
one team advance over the other. Group Winner – France Runner-up - Ecuador
GROUP F – Argentina, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Iran, Nigeria Initial thoughts on
the draw – Lost on all the debates of what the group of Death is, is the fact
that Argentina were handed a fantastic path towards the final stages. Not only
were they given an easy group they should win, they were paired with second in E
for the last 16 and winner of H or second in G for the last 8. They also went on
to the opposite half of the draw than the winner of group A, likely arch-rivals
Brazil. Most anticipated game – Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Nigeria: Another
game of contrasting styles that is likely to be a playoff to make the last
16. Group Winner – Argentina Runner-up - Nigeria GROUP G – Germany, Portugal,
Ghana, USA Initial thoughts on the draw – Klinsmann vs Germany; Ronaldo vs Ozil,
so many storylines in this group but lost in it all will be how Africas
strongest nation got a very difficult draw once again (much like Ivory Coast in
2006 and 2010). For the Americans, it is a nightmare draw, placed in G4, forced
to play all three games in the heat of northern Brazil, and against three very
good nations. Most anticipated game – Germany vs Portugal: Forget the Klinsmann
Derby, another opportunity to see Cristiano Ronaldo against the Germans (like
in Euro 2012) will be magnificent. Group Winner – Germany Runner-up - Portugal
GROUP H – Belgium, Algeria, Russia, Korea Republic Initial thoughts on the draw
– Absolutely perfect for Belgium. Handed H1, they avoid any games in the
tropical north and get three opponents that they will be comfortable with.
Russia, against Algeria and Korea Republic, will also be happy but dont rule
them out for failing to deliver on the biggest stage once again. Most
anticipated game – Belgium vs Algeria: Marc Wilmots side are going to get a lot
of love between now and the first game. They were already many peoples sleeper
pick and that will intensify with this draw and the game against Algeria finally
gives the world a chance to see what Belgium do on the big stage. Group Winner –
Belgium Runner-up – Korea Republic
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