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Does Tight End Position Become A Draft Need Now In Light Of Saunders Possible Suspension?

While we await more detailed word on the status of Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Wesyle Saunders following the report that he has been suspended for the first four games of the 2012 season, it definitely throws the thought into ones head that the tight end position could now end up being a possible need in the upcoming 2012 draft in April. Four games is of course a quarter of the...
Via Steelers Depot  |  6 days ago

Heath Miller Could Surpass The Great Elbie Nickel Tonight With 3 Catches

With three receptions tonight against the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller will surpass the great Elbie Nickel for the most receptions by a tight end in Steelers history. Miller currently has 327 for his career and Nickel had 329 during his 11 seasons with the Steelers from 1947-1957. Nickel compiled his record amount of receptions in 131 regular season...
Via Steelers Depot  |  December 08, 2011

Steelers TE Heath Miller Agrees To Restructure Contract

Another Steelers player has put his hand into the restructured contract pile as Scott Brown reports via Twitter that tight end Heath Miller is restructering his contract to help free up salary cap room for this year. The Steelers rewarded Miller with a six-year, $35.3 million contract extension back in July of 2009 that included a $12.5 million signing bonus. Miller was set to count...
Via Steelers Depot  |  August 02, 2011

Heath Miller Snubbed In ESPN Power Rankings?

Sure I am a Steelers blogger and look at stuff concerning the Steelers with my black and gold glasses on most of the time. In the latest power rankings that ESPN put out that ranks the tight ends, they have Steelers tight end Heath Miller ranked 13th overall and Miller received just 2 top 10 [...]Heath Miller Snubbed In ESPN Power Rankings? is a post from: Steelers Depot Blog
Via Steelers Depot  |  March 29, 2011

Steelers Miller Awarded For The Fundamentals

Heath Miller is fundamental. Courtesy zimbio.com A few days ago our own Heath Miller was named to the 2011 USA Football All Fundamentals Team. HUH? OK so it’s not the Pro Bowl, or the All Madden Team, and by Google standards it not even worth an automatic search fill in, but it’s a nice nod to Heath nonetheless. … [visit site to read more] Steelers Miller Awarded For The...
Via Nice Pick, Cowher  |  December 16, 2011

Wes Saunders suspended four games

UPDATE: Well, that didn’t take long for the Jags to be even bigger losers than usual. We had our money on Wes testing positive for weed. It looks like it was a banned substance that showed up. We still don’t know what substance exactly, so this could be anything from steroids to cold meds…come on, Nyquil. The Young Money receivers are going to have to survive the...
Via The Sports Jags  |  6 days ago

Heath Miller Super Bowl XLV Media Day Interview Transcript

Quotes from Pittsburgh Steelers MEDIA DAY Tight End Heath Miller (on his role in the Steelers offense) “I think as an offense we have a lot of weapons and we do a good job of spreading the ball around. I think if we all execute the way that we should and that we are capable [...]Heath Miller Super Bowl XLV Media Day Interview Transcript is a post from: Steelers Depot Blog
Via Steelers Depot  |  February 02, 2011

Heath Miller Should Have Big Week Against Chiefs

Heath Miller should be a big part of the Steelers offense this week against the Chiefs.  In the Chiefs last 4 games they have 14 catches to tight ends.  Four of those have gone for touchdowns.  This stat should really be the last 3 games because the game versus Denver where Tim Tebow threw the ball 8 times should not count. New England struggled in the first half against the Chiefs...
Via Bleed Black & Gold  |  November 22, 2011

Heath Miller passes new milestone

Heath Miller with his first catch in the game against the 49ers now has the most receptions for a tight end in Steelers history. He was tied with Elbie Nickel prior to that catch. He now is at 4th in all time receptions for the Steelers. With 6 more receptions he will pass Hall of Famer Lynn Swann. That’s quite an accomplishment for Heath with a long career still ahead of him.
Via Bleed Black & Gold  |  December 19, 2011

Heath Miller Press Conference Transcript Thursday Super Bowl XLV

Heath Miller Press Conference Transcript Thursday February 3rd Super Bowl XLV QUOTES FROM PITTSBURGH STEELERS PRESS CONFERENCE TIGHT END HEATH MILLER (on Rashard Mendenhall’s performance during the playoffs) “I think he’s had a tremendous year, to be honest with you. He’s played well for us all year. In a lot of games, he’s made big [...]Heath Miller Press Conference Transcript...
Via Steelers Depot  |  February 03, 2011

ESPN: Heath Miller is an average tight end

-B- I promised myself a while ago that I wouldn't link to ESPN's ridiculous offseason positional power rankings, but they suckered me in. ESPN's panel of football 'experts' have been ranking the top 10 players of each NFL position and last week they gave their opinions on the tight ends. Out of the 8 experts on the panel, only 2 had Miller in the top 10. I have...
Via Blitzburgh Blog  |  April 06, 2011

Heath Miller Super Bowl XLV Post Game Press Conference

(on what went wrong with the game) “It’s hard to say. I think we played a really good football team. You have to give Green Bay a lot of credit. I’m proud of the way our guys in the locker room…the heart and determination they played with, but ultimately we got in too deep of [...]Heath Miller Super Bowl XLV Post Game Press Conference is a post from: Steelers Depot Blog
Via Steelers Depot  |  February 07, 2011

TE Miller Agrees to Restructure Contract to Help Team

Tight end Heath Miller has followed in the steps of his teammates, agreeing to to restructure his current contract to help the team get under the salary cap. Back in 2009, the Steelers inked Miller to a 6-year, $35.3 million extension that included a $12.5 signing bonus. There’s no official word on just how the deal is being done now, but his 2011 salary cap hit was scheduled...
Via Steelers Gab  |  August 03, 2011

Heath Miller tied for 5th in Steelers all time receiving

When Ben Roethlisberger is scrambling around and in trouble on the field he relies heavily on the sure hands of tight end Heath Miller.  Miller has now past a pretty significant milestone, he now sits tied for 5th place on the Steelers all time receptions list.  He has tied the other tight end high on the list, Elbie Nickel.  Heath’s next reception will place him as the...
Via Bleed Black & Gold  |  December 12, 2011

It's Miller Time

Heath Miller is quietly and most assuredly climbing the all-time receiving charts for the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Sunday, he hopes to help the Steelers climb over the New England Patriots.
Via pit.scout.com  |  October 27, 2011

TE Miller Misses Practice with an Exercise-Related Headache

It was a bad news day on the injury front for the Steelers, as starting tight end Heath Miller missed practice due to an exercise-related headache. His status for Sunday vs the Jets is now up in the air. It’s hopeful that he can be back on out on Friday, but if not, the Steelers may take the sitting out as a sign that he’s not ready to go, and may sit him another week...
Via Steelers Gab  |  December 16, 2010

Steelers Miller likely out Sunday

Another potential break for the New York Jets as Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller did not practice Thursday, after suffering a setback with a concussion from Dec. 5. Miller’s status is in doubt for Sunday. “He experienced a little headache,” said offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. “Very cautious. We’re not going to take any chances with him.”...
Via J-E-T Press  |  December 17, 2010

Heath Miller Could/Should Have a Big Day for the Steelers Tomorrow

Heath Miller should be in line for a huge game tomorrow, Image Courtesy of post-gazette.comWith their win against the vastly overrated 49ers, the Ravens have now leap-frogged the Steelers in their race for 1st Place in the A.F.C. North.  Essentially, until Baltimore screws up in a trap-game (who knows, they’ve done it twice this season), the tie-breaker still lies with them...
Via Nice Pick, Cowher  |  November 26, 2011

Heath Miller Set To Break Steelers TE Record

When Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians implored his unit Wednesday to focus on team goals rather than individual accolades, veteran tight end Heath Miller likely didn't need the reminder. When told that he was five catches away from the Steelers record for tight ends, Miller shrugged his shoulders. "I didn't know that," he said. "It is what it is...
Via GridironFans.com  |  November 26, 2011

Pittsburgh Steelers Tight End Heath Miller Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Recently, the fine writers and analysts at ESPN.com released their 2011 Top Ten Tight Ends ranking, which you can read here. The list further reassures Pittsburgh Steelers fans something that they already knew – that Heath Miller is still extremely underrated. Of course you’re going to find the usual suspects, as with any top tight end ranking, they’ve been the same for the...
Via Steelers Chronicle  |  March 30, 2011

Heath Miller Passes Lynn Swann for Fourth All Time on Steelers Receptions List

Steelers Tight End Heath Miller made 2 catches today for 23 yards as the Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns.  Those two catches gave Miller 337 for his career.  That pushed him one past Hall Of Famer Lynn Swann on the Steelers all time list.  Heading into next season Miller is only 21 catches behind Louis Lipps to become third on the list.  He should easily pass that mark next season.
Via Bleed Black & Gold  |  January 01, 2012

Team-first Miller doesn't sweat personal statistics

Heath Miller is concerned with individual accolades as much as he worries what is served at the Steelers' South Side cafeteria (Thursday lunch was steak salad, sauteed mushrooms and onion rings).

Miller back in lineup for Steelers

Steelers tight end Heath Miller is starting tonight, as expected, after missing the previous two games with post-concussion symptoms.

Heath Miller’s Circus Catch

Heath miller, the solid Steelers TE, had a pretty incredible catch which was tipped by himself and a defender before he finally wrangled it in.  This is in the running for catch of the week. Click here to view the embedded video. Video via @cjzero Link to original article: Heath Miller’s Circus Catch Article found on: Cosby Sweaters
Via Cosby Sweaters  |  October 02, 2011

Heath Miller Also Restructuring His Contract

In what looks to be a team wide push to get under the Salary Cap for 2011 another big name Steeler has decided to restructure his deal.  Tight End Heath Miller has restructured his 5 year deal to drop his about $5 million cap number for this season.  He is the fifth Steeler that we know of who has done this following Ben Roethlisberger, James Harrison, Brett Keisel and Chris Kemoeatu...
Via Bleed Black & Gold  |  August 03, 2011
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