Roethlisberger: Steelers are focused on Browns

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH

The Pittsburgh Steelers have every reason to be excited about Ben Roethlisberger’s return on Sunday.

They’re 3-1 despite playing without their starting quarterback or his backup. They’ve rediscovered their running game. They’ve had a weekend off to relax and get away from football for the first time since training camp started July 30.

And they’re playing their rival — the Cleveland Browns.

The Browns (1-4) have won only one of their last 13 games and two of their last 20 against Pittsburgh, but an upset victory 11 months ago eventually prevented the Steelers from reaching the playoffs.

Read the story in Tuesday’s Vindicator.