Steelers CB DeMarcus Van **** Has Make-Or-Break Training Camp Ahead Of Him
On Monday, we took a look at cornerback Josh Victorian, who will be battling to make the Pittsburgh Steelers 53 man roster out of training camp this year and today we will look at cornerback DeMarcus Van ****, who figures to be competing against Victorian for that same roster spot.
Van ****, who was drafted in the third round of the 2011 draft by the Oakland Raiders, did not arrive...
Steelers CB Josh Victorian One Of Several Cornerbacks Battling For A Roster Spot In 2013
The Pittsburgh Steelers allowed cornerback Keenan Lewis to run off to the New Orleans Saints uncontested via free agency this offseason as they were comfortable with Cortez Allen stepping into the starting spot opposite Ike Taylor moving forward. In addition to letting Lewis walk, they signed cornerback William Gay back following his one year away with the Arizona Cardinals to serve...
Steelers Seem Intent On Drafting A Cornerback
When you look at the pre draft visitors that the Pittsburgh Steelers have had in thus far by position, it is becoming clear that the cornerback position will likely be addressed in the draft later this month.
The Steelers let unrestricted free agent cornerback Keenan Lewis walk via free agency uncontested, so that leaves Ike Taylor, Cortez Allen and William Gay, who was signed...
Steelers Bengals Week 16 Defensive Participation Chart
Below are the defensive player play counts and the participation chart for the Pittsburgh Steelers week 16 loss to the Cincinatti Bengals. We also are including down, time of play and yards gained to better help you identify the play.
The Steelers were in the nickel for 17 non-penalty plays in this game and in the dime for 3 more. When the dime was used Larry Foote came off the...
Steelers Defensive Coverage Stats Versus Cowboys – Week 15
Below are the coverage stats for the Pittsburgh Steelers following their 27-24 overtime loss Sunday to the Dallas Cowboys.
The completion percentage of 71% is down right awful as is the 8.1 yards per attempt.
Josh Victorian was targeted 9 times and allowed 7 completions. I should note that a few were screens, but the yards after the catch, 42 to be exact, is something a Steelers...
Steelers Defensive Coverage Stats Versus Cowboys – Week 15
Below are the coverage stats for the Pittsburgh Steelers following their 27-24 overtime loss Sunday to the Dallas Cowboys.
The completion percentage of 71% is down right awful as is the 8.1 yards per attempt.
Josh Victorian was targeted 9 times and allowed 7 completions. I should note that a few were screens, but the yards after the catch, 42 to be exact, is something a Steelers...
Steelers Will Have Josh Victorian and Robert Golden on Display Sunday
Some of you may have read that title and asked yourself: who? That’s exactly the problem the Steelers are facing heading into Sunday’s game. Two of the corners that will see the most playing time for the Steelers this weekend have played a total of one half of football for the team so far this season.
Josh Victorian was called up from the practice squad last week to give the...
Injuries At Cornerback Could Result In a “Golden Opportunity” In The Nickel Against Cowboys
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be down two cornerbacks on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys as both Ike Taylor (ankle) and Cortez Allen (groin) will be on the sideline due to injuries. Allen has played the nickel role all season in the Steelers sub-package so the Steelers certainly have a hole to fill Sunday in Dallas.
Curtis Brown and Josh Victorian are both expected to see time...
Steelers DB Victorian, Van **** ready for more
As the veteran member of the Pittsburgh Steelers' otherwise-youthful cornerbacks, Ike Taylor enjoys being among the first- and second-year players at his position meetings.
''I feel like they keep my young,'' Taylor said. ''Especially with the new young music coming up, the clothes, shoes, all that kind of stuff.''
This week, it's much more...
Steelers Injury Report: Cortez Allen Doubtful; Flu Bug Hits Several Players
The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their practice preparations on Friday for their Sunday road game against the Dallas Cowboys and the Friday injury report is now out.
Pretty much as expected, cornerback Cortez Allen (groin) did not practice on Friday and he was listed as doubtful as a result. Allen injured his groin last week in the loss to the San Diego Chargers and is expected...
Steelers Injury Report: Cortez Allen Doubtful; Flu Bug Hits Several Players
The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their practice preparations on Friday for their Sunday road game against the Dallas Cowboys and the Friday injury report is now out.
Pretty much as expected, cornerback Cortez Allen (groin) did not practice on Friday and he was listed as doubtful as a result. Allen injured his groin last week in the loss to the San Diego Chargers and is expected...
The Terrible Podcast – Steelers Cowboys Game Preview Episode
Season 3, Episode 54 of The Terrible Podcast is up and co-host David Todd and I get right to looking at the health of the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into their road game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys and speculate what the upcoming Friday injury report might look like. With Cortez Allen likely to be out we talk about the young cornerbacks that will need to step up and we both...
Steelers Chargers Week 14 Defensive Participation Chart
Below are the defensive player play counts and the participation chart for the Pittsburgh Steelers week 14 loss to the San Diego Chargers. We also are including down, time of play and yards gained to better help you identify the play.
The Steelers were in the nickel for 28 plays in this game and you can see that once again Curtis Brown played outside on those snaps while Cortez...
Steelers Chargers Week 14 Defensive Participation Chart
Below are the defensive player play counts and the participation chart for the Pittsburgh Steelers week 14 loss to the San Diego Chargers. We also are including down, time of play and yards gained to better help you identify the play.
The Steelers were in the nickel for 28 plays in this game and you can see that once again Curtis Brown played outside on those snaps while Cortez...
Steelers Injury Report: Cortez Allen Remains Sidelined By Groin Injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers were back on the practice field on Thursday as they continued their practice preparations for their upcoming Sunday road game against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Thursday injury report is now out and it shows that cornerback Cortez Allen (groin) failed to practice for a second consecutive day which puts his availability right now for Sunday in serious question...
Steelers Injury Report: Cortez Allen Remains Sidelined By Groin Injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers were back on the practice field on Thursday as they continued their practice preparations for their upcoming Sunday road game against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Thursday injury report is now out and it shows that cornerback Cortez Allen (groin) failed to practice for a second consecutive day which puts his availability right now for Sunday in serious question...
Steelers Sign WR David Gilreath, WR Derek Moye & CB Isaiah Green To Practice Squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Wednesday that they have signed back wide receivers David Gilreath and Derek Moye to practice squad along with cornerback Isaiah Green. Wide receiver Bert Reed was released to make room.
The team had two open spots on the practice squad after cornerback Josh Victorian was promoted this past Saturday and running back Baron Batch was promoted on...
Josh Victorian & DeMarcus Van **** Could See Extensive Playing Time Against Cowboys
The Pittsburgh Steelers secondary has sustained more injuries as head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday during his press conference that cornerbacks Cortez Allen and Keenan Lewis both suffered hip flexor injuries in the 34-24 loss to the San Diego Chargers this past week.
With Ike Taylor already ruled out for the upcoming game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, Tomlin noted that...
“Lack of Ike Effect” proves to be a learning experience for Steelers’ Allen and Brown
If there was any question that the presence of Ike Taylor makes the Steelers Cornerbacks a better unit, it should be answered after having watch the Steelers get taken apart by Philip Rivers and the hapless Chargers. Taylor certainly had his share of struggles early in the season, giving up big plays and being tagged for pass interference penalties. In the last 6 weeks though he’s...
Some Victorian Dime For The Steelers Against The Chargers? – Tomlin Hints At It
The Pittsburgh Steelers promoted cornerback Josh Victorian to the 53 man roster from the practice squad on Saturday in order to have a little extra depth at the cornerback position being as Ike Taylor will be out with his fractured ankle suffered last week in the win over the Baltimore Ravens.
The primary focus for Victorian on Sunday against the San Diego Chargers will be special...
Steelers Release Backup QB Brian Hoyer
With Ben Roethlisberger healthy and starting again, the Steelers didnt need a fourth quarterback.
Brian Hoyer, the former backup to Tom Brady in New England, was released Saturday to make room on the 53-man roster for cornerback Josh Victorian. The former Louisiana Tech defensive back has been on the practice squad all season.
The Steelers brought in Hoyer on Nov. 20 after...
Steelers Waive QB Bryan Hoyer, Promote CB Josh Victorian From Practice Squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers now have quarterback Ben Roethlisberger back somewhat healthy and with cornerback Ike Taylor now sidelined indefinitely with an ankle injury, the team decided to waive quarterback Brian Hoyer on Saturday and promote cornerback Josh Victorian from the practice squad to take his spot on the 53 man roster.
Hoyer served as the backup quarterback for the last...
Steelers Sign CB Josh Victorian Back To Practice Squad; Release WR Derrick Moye
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a practice squad roster move on Tuesday as it was announced that cornerback Josh Victorian has been brought back and that wide receiver Derrick Moye was released to make room for him.
The Steelers needed Victorian back because the fractured ankle suffered by Ike Taylor early in the win over the Baltimore Ravens has thinned the depth. Taylor is expected...
Steelers Sign WR Bert Reed To Practice Squad & Release CB Josh Victorian
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday morning that they had signed tackle Joe Long and guard Justin Cheadle to the practice squad to fill the spots that previously belonged to Toney Clemons and John Malecki.
In addition to those signings, Bob Labriola now reports that former FSU wide receiver Bert Reed has also been signed to the practice squad and to make room for him cornerback...
Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Eight Players to the Practice Squad
After reducing their roster to 53 players on Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers filled out their initial 2012 practice squad by signing eight players. Of the eight, all were members of the team during preseason and one was a 2012 draft choice.Not surprisingly, the team inked wide receiver David Gilreath and safety Damon Cromartie-Smith, both players who looked like that had positioned...
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