Marcus Gilbert Opens Up Steelers First OTA Session Of 2013 At Left Tackle
The Pittsburgh Steelers first OTA session of the 2013 season got underway on Tuesday and we are finally starting to see some reports come in via Twitter from the media.
Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that Marcus Gilbert opened up as the starting left tackle with Mike Adams manning the right tackle spot. In addition, Kelvin Beachum worked as the second team...
Steelers GM Kevin Colbert Doesn’t Think Kelvin Beachum Will Learn Center Position Just Yet
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert was a guest Thursday afternoon on ESPN 970 Radio, and being as there has been a lot speculation that second-year offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum might be kicking inside to guard, and quite possibly even asked to learn the center position, host David Todd asked him to clarify everything.
"He actually worked inside more last...
Offseason Roster Moves & Their Impact On The Steelers 2013 Draft
Christopher DiMarino
Before I get into my thoughts on the 2013 draft, I want to review the players that were signed this offseason. Looking at the completed picture, I can see how the moves in free agency directly led to what positions were addressed in the draft. I am actually very impressed with the job that the Pittsburgh Steelers did in free agency for a normally dormant free...
Keep the Steelers 2013 Draft in Perspective
A year ago today, I felt like a kid in a candy store. The Pittsburgh Steelers were coming off a draft where really the only concern I had was Mike Adams being taken in the second round. From top to bottom, the 2012 draft for the Steelers looked good on paper and had the potential to be really, really good.
And then the season started…
David DeCastro was lost for most of it with...
Lack Of Depth On The Steelers Offensive Line Still Exists Following The Draft
One of the two main arguments that I made for the Pittsburgh Steelers drafting North Carolina guard Jonathan Cooper in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft, should have fallen, was the fact that there is no solid depth on the teams offensive line. Cooper of course didn't fall, nor did Chance Warmack for that matter, so the same depth issue exists now that the draft is completed...
Steelers Offensive Line Still Needs Depth Added To It
The Pittsburgh Steelers normally like to carry eight or nine offensive linemen on their 53 man roster during the season. As we sit here in March, they only have six linemen under contract that we can pencil in as definitely making the roster.
Once you get past Maurkice Pouncey, David DeCastro, Marcus Gilbert, Mike Adams, Ramon Foster and Kelvin Beachum, it makes you wonder who...
Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Round-by-Round Value in the 2012 NFL Draft
The story of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2012 draft class can be made into a movie.
There’s David DeCastro’s comeback from a preseason knee injury, and the much longer odds Sean Spence faces returning from his knee injury.
There are the stories of redemption.
Mike Adams grew up a Steelers fan and had to beg the organization to put him back on their draft board after he lied about...
The Steelers Could Potentially Be Doing A Lot Of Assuming On The Offensive Line Going Into 2013
The Pittsburgh Steelers are up against the salary cap again this offseason and they will have to make a lot of tough roster decisions. Last offseason, the team cut ties with veterans Hines Ward, Aaron Smith, James Farrior, Bryant McFadden and others in order to get under the cap. This time around the Steelers are looking at the possibility of losing six starters from week one of...
After The Tape Winds Down
Jim Wexell has some contrary thoughts on Bill Cowher, Ben Roethlisberger, Chris Rainey and Kelvin Beachum, plus draft talk, and Who Was That Moron?
Kelvin Beachum Could be Steelers Left Guard In 2013 and Beyond
The Steelers are building a younger and more athletic offensive line in front of Ben Roethlisberger and the 2012 draft may account for three starters in 2013. First round pick David DeCastro is the Steelers right guard of the future and second round pick Mike Adams will start at tackle in 2013. Adams, who will be entering his second NFL season, will play left or right tackle in...
Report: Steelers expected to release Willie Colon
According to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers will likely let Max Starks and Ramon Foster to leave in free agency and release Willie Colon.
The Steelers believe they’re already have the players to replace Starks, Foster and Colon.
They drafted Kelvin Beachum — their fourth and final pick in the seventh round last year — to play guard, even though he...
Steelers To Make Big Offensive Line Changes During Offseason?
Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette believes the Steelers are prepared to make dramatic changes to their offensive line in the coming months and he expects Max Stark and Ramon Foster to leave during free agency, with Willie Colon being released outright.
Colon ended the season on IR after suffering another knee injury, the third season in a row that Colon has dealt with...
Steelers To Make Big Offensive Line Changes During Offseason?
Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette believes the Steelers are prepared to make dramatic changes to their offensive line in the coming months.
Bouchette expects Max Stark and Ramon Foster to leave during free agency, with Willie Colon being released outright.
Colon ended the season on IR after suffering another knee injury. This is the third season in a row that Colon...
Browns DT Phil Taylor Fined $7,875 By NFL For Blindsiding Steelers Lineman
The NFL fined Browns DT Phil Taylor $7,875 for blindsiding Steelers right tackle Kelvin Beachum with a forearm smash away from a running play early in the third quarter of the Browns' 24-10 loss.
Beachum suffered a concussion as a result of the hit and did not return. After the game, Taylor insisted he wouldnt be fazed if he received discipline from the league.
I dont...
Browns DT Phil Taylor Fined $7,875 For Blindside Hit On Steelers T Kelvin Beachum
Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports Friday via Twitter that Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Phil Taylor was fined $7,875 for his blindside hit on Pittsburgh Steelers rookie tackle Kelvin Beachum in the season finale this past Sunday.
https://twitter.com/NateUlrichABJ/status/287304187610533889
Taylor was not flagged for unnecessary roughness on the third quarter play...
NFL News: Phil Taylor fined for hit during Steelers game
The NFL unveiled its fines for hits from Week 17 today, and surprisingly, only one player from the Browns-Steelers game received a penalty. And of course, it was a Brown.
Cleveland defensive tackle Phil Taylor was the one in trouble, because of his unnecessary roughness forearm that concussed Pittsburgh offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum away from the play. He was fined $7,875 for...
Steelers Injury Report: Brett Keisel Will Not Need Surgery On Sprained MCL
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin held his final press conference of the 2012 season on Monday and he gave a thorough recap of the injured players heading into the offseason.
Rookie tackle Kelvin Beachum (concussion) suffered a concussion in the game Sunday but they do not expect any long-term issues because of it. Rookie guard David DeCastro (stinger) suffered a severe...
While We’re Waiting… Cheap shot artists and recruiting videos
While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com.
Nice breakdown of some dirty Steelers plays- “If you haven’t heard, Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Phil Taylor has been getting a ton of flak from Steelers fans and...
Ramon Foster Increased His Pending Free Agent Value Against The Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Ramon Foster is set to be an unrestricted free agent now that the season is over and he probably increased his value a little more in the 24-10 win Sunday over the Cleveland Browns.
Foster, a former undrafted free agent out of Tennessee, was forced to kick outside to right tackle in the third quarter after rookie Kelvin Beachum was forced from the game...
Brett Keisel Suffers Possible MCL Injury In Steelers Season Finale Win Over Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their 2012 season on Sunday with a 24-10 win over the Cleveland Browns to finish the year at a disappointing 8-8.
The team did not get out of the game injury free, however, as head coach Mike Tomlin said during his post game press conference that defensive end Brett Keisel (knee) may have suffered an MCL injury of sorts and that they are getting...
Steelers Offensive Line Breakdown – San Diego Chargers – Week 14
Below is the week 13 offensive line breakdown for the Pittsburgh Steelers loss to the San Diego Chargers this past Sunday.
PLAYER
#TOT
+
-
TOT %
# RUN
+
-
RUN %
# PASS
+
-
PASS %
S
P
H
F
Ramon Foster
64
61
3
95%
13
12
1
92%
51
49
2
96%
0
2
0
0
Max Starks
64
56
8
88%
13
13
0
100%
51
43
8
84%
0
7
0
1
Kelvin Beachum...
Steelers Offensive Line Breakdown – San Diego Chargers – Week 14
Below is the week 13 offensive line breakdown for the Pittsburgh Steelers loss to the San Diego Chargers this past Sunday.
PLAYER
#TOT
+
-
TOT %
# RUN
+
-
RUN %
# PASS
+
-
PASS %
S
P
H
F
Ramon Foster
64
61
3
95%
13
12
1
92%
51
49
2
96%
0
2
0
0
Max Starks
64
56
8
88%
13
13
0
100%
51
43
8
84%
0
7
0
1
Kelvin Beachum
64
56
8
88%
13
12
1
92%
51
44
7
86%
1
6
1
0
Willie Colon...
Steelers rookie tackle Beachum learning on the fly
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum didn't expect much out of his first season in the NFL.
The team's final pick of the 2012 draft just wanted to survive final roster cuts. Thanks to injuries to Marcus Gilbert and Mike Adams, Beachum will make his third straight start on Sunday when the Steelers (7-6) travel to Dallas.
Beachum grew up 90 minutes south...
Pittsburgh Steelers: Week 14 NFL Power Rankings (#7)
Last week: 10 (+3)
Record: 7-5
Net points per drive: 0.18 (12th)
DVOA: -0.4% (15th)
Weighted DVOA: 2.7% (13th)
Studs
TE Heath Miller: Caught 5 passes for 97 yards on 6 attempts on 36 pass snaps, 11.4 YAC per catch, 1 interception when thrown to
CB Keenan Lewis: Allowed 3 catches for 35 yards on 8 attempts, 2 pass deflections, 4 solo tackles, 1 penalty
FS Ryan Clark: Allowed 1 catch...
Rookie Kelvin Beachum Impresses In First NFL Start
While the spotlight is currently shining with good reason on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch following the improbable 23-20 win Sunday over the Baltimore Ravens, one player that isn't getting enough credit for his performance is rookie Kelvin Beachum, who made his first NFL start at right tackle in Baltimore with Mike Adams sidelined by an ankle injury.
The Steelers...
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