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Chance of NFL Lockout “100 percent”

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:43:15 -0500

Chance of NFL Lockout “100 percent” A league source says that Charlie Batch warned the rookies at the Rookie Symposium that there’s a “100 percent” chance of a league-imposed lockout in 2011. I have no idea how or why Batch would have that

Charlie Batch: "100 Percent Chance" of 2011 Lockout

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:41:00 -0500

by Dan GrazianoFiled under: NFL Fans, NFL AnalysisThe union's message to its players as the collective bargaining negotiations begin is coalescing. Union head DeMaurice Smith told FanHouse last month that he believes the owners intend to lock out the players in 2011. And according to Pro Football Talk, citing a "league source," Steelers QB Charlie Batch told rookies at the league's rookie symposium that there's a "100 percent chance" of a lockout that year.Smit...

STEELERS CUT GARY RUSSELL

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:05:20 -0500

The Steelers have announced that they've parted ways with the man who scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl 43. After two seasons with the organization, RB Gary Russell was released by the team today.

Russell, who split carries with Patriots RB Laurence Maroney at the University of Minnesota, joined the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. After seeing limited action as a rookie, Russell was released by the Steelers on September 20, 2008 to make room for LB Patrick Bailey on the active roster, then re-signed three days later. He would end up replacing RB Rashard Mendenhall in the goal-line back role after the first-rounder fell victim to a Baltimore Ravens bounty.

Russell ran for 98 yards on 35 carries last season, with three touchdowns. In the postseason, he ran for two yards on six carries, with two touchdowns. He showed some promise during his time here, but for some reason, the Steelers felt the need to let him go in the middle of April. I'm not really sure why, but as the saying goes, "It is what it is." I'm sure the team will manage quite nicely with Mendenhall, Willie Parker, and Mewelde Moore still in the mix.

Steelers Sign QB Charlie Batch; Release RB Gary Russell [Steelers.com]

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Steelers Re-Sign QB Charlie Batch To One-Year Deal

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:19:33 -0500

A day after Byron Leftwich's departure, the Pittsburgh Steelers moved quickly to retain Charlie Batch. Batch agreed to a one-year, $895,000 deal,...

STEELERS SIGN KEYARON FOX

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:41:28 -0500

Byron Leftwich and Charlie Batch may still be sitting on the free agent sidelines, but the Steelers did reach terms with another one of their UFAs, signing LB Keyaron Fox to a two-year, $1.8 million dollar deal.

Fox came into the league as a third-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2004. He signed with the Steelers as a free agent in March of 2008 and had 17 tackles in 13 games in 2008. Fox was a valuable part of the special teams unit and provides nice depth at the linebacker position.
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In other Steeler news, more potential draftees are coming to town for visits with the team. Center Alex Mack of California, defensive tackle Fili Moala of Southern Cal and guard Herman Johnson of LSU will spend time with the Steelers today. The team also hosted UNLV fullback Frank Summers on Friday.

Steelers sign linebacker Fox [PG]

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Steelers Want To Re-Sign QB's Charlie Batch, Byron Leftwich

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:49:31 -0500

Steelers Director of Football Operations Kevin Colbert said the team would like to re-sign both veteran backup quarterbacks, Charlie Batch and Byron...

Steelers Tell QB Charlie Batch They Want Him Back

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:19:57 -0500

Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that the Steelers have told quarterback Charlie Batch, who will be a unrestricted free agent...

Batch Back to Work

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:14:38 -0500

Steelers backup quarterback Charlie Batch was back in the Steelers training facility on the Southside on Wednesday beginning rehabilitation on his throwing shoulder where he suffered a broken collar bone in the team's opening preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Batch had the shoulder pinned back together so that the healing process would be [...]

The Importance of Sports

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:02:57 -0500

2007 has been a difficult year for our country, with the wars continuing in Iran and Afghanistan, as well as war and terrorism raging in other nations around the world. The political process and politics in general has become more divisive than ever, as have conflicts between religion and atheism in our nation. The economy is weak, and this will most certainly have an effect on the job market. .