CHRIS KEMOEATU RUMORS
Steelers move to cut Chris Kemoeatu has been a disaster in 2012
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a tough decision in the offseason to cut longtime offensive guard Chris Kemoeatu, but it may have been the worst decision made in the offseason thus far. The Steelers have decided to go with the youth movement in drafting offensive guard David DeCastro and offensive tackle Mike Adams in the 2012 draft. Mike Adams was supposed to eventually replace offensive...
2012 Steelers training camp: Is Willie Colon the next Chris Kemoeatu?
So one of the big stories in camp, as if there weren’t enough already, is the return of Willie Colon and of course his move to guard from tackle. If you’ve been following any of the chatter coming out of camp so far one of the things you’ve noticed is all the scrapping going on. Mike Tomlin likes this kind of intensity in camp, it shows the players care about what they’re...
Chris “Big Juicy” Kemoeatu to be released as the cuts continue
It’s been quite the busy day for the Steelers front office as they cuts continue now with the latest being offensive guard Chris Kemoeatu. The team continues to purge itself of salary cap money and veteran players that have been staples on the team for what seems like forever.
Steelers offensive lineman Willie Colon tweeted out this afternoon about his latest teammate and friend...
Steelers To Release Chris Kemoeatu
The releases keep coming and none of them are a surprise as a few the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive linemen are reporting that guard Chris Kemoeatu has been informed of his release. Kemoeatu has played 7 seasons with the Steelers since being drafted in the 6th round of the 2005 NFL draft. He scheduled to count $5,261,666.00 million against the 2012 salary cap and was under contract...
An Old Face Could Give The Steelers Offensive Line A New Lease Of Life
By Cian Fahey
After Alan Faneca left the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008, the Steelers looked to the then 25-year-old Chris Kemoeatu to become his replacement. After a fine first year in the starting line-up, Kemoeatu received a five year deal worth $20 million.
Skip ahead to the 2012 off-season and Kemoeatu's status as a Steelers starter is gone while his position on the roster...
Chris Kemoeatu Named a Pro Bowl Alternate. Now Ike Taylor Has Beef
Chris Kemoeatu was named a third alternate at guard for the 2012 Pro Bowl. This just shows that they might as well just let the fans vote because the players are just as bad. Chris Kemoeatu does not even start for his own team. He was benched and only gets in when other guys get hurt. For a player or coach to vote him good enough to be an alternate is just pathetic.
If Ike...
Steelers bench G Kemoeatu in favor of Legursky
The Pittsburgh Steelers have benched veteran guard Chris Kemoeatu in favor of Doug Legursky.
Kemoeatu told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about the demotion, which will take effect starting with Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
"They kind of talked to me about it today," the 28-year-old Kemoeatu said. "I haven't been playing well enough, I guess...
Report: Doug Legursky To Start At Left Guard Against Chiefs In Place Of Chris Kemoeatu
Jim Wexell reports this afternoon that Doug Legursky will start Sunday night at left guard in place of Chris Kemoeatu against the Kansas City Chiefs. Reportedly the change is not because of the knee injury that has troubled Kemoeatu off and on this season, but more related to performance by Kemoeatu. Legursky dressed back in week 10 against the Bengals for the first time since he...
Steelers Kemoeatu Fined $25k by NFL
Steelers Guard Chris Kemoeatu was fined $25,000 by the NFL this week. It was for two separate incidents in last Sunday’s game vs. the Cardinals. He was fined $15k for a late hit and $10k for a hands to the face call. Both plays were penalized and both plays were stupid and hurt the Steelers in the game. I am normally against the fines but Kemo is a dope when it comes to...
Steelers G Chris Kemoeatu Fined $25K For Two Personal Foul Penalties
Steelers left guard Chris Kemoeatu said today that he has been fined $25,000 for two personal foul penalties against the Cardinals this past Sunday. One was an illegal hands to face fine and the second was for a late hit. Both of those incidents came on the Steelers second possession this past week and extremely hurt the drive. Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that he planned to encourage...
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