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Talks w/ Stark Going Nowhere Fast
May 27, 2009 by
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It’s looking more and more like the Steelers and tackle Max Starks are not going to come to terms on a new deal anytime soon. There was a blurb in the Post-Gazette on it last week, and today there is a report on it in the Beaver County Times. Here’s their version:
The [...]
Big Ben Doesn’t Have Cancer - or a Facebook Page
May 26, 2009 by
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In new thing in the world of social networking, appears to be people posting “fake” pages for stars and players. Such as the case with Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, who denied on Thursday that he has a Facebook page. He also denied a rumor that he has cancer.
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Harrison’s Son Bitten by the Family Pit Bull
May 26, 2009 by
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Linebacker James Harrison’s name has been in the news a lot lately with the whole White House fiasco, but Friday there was some real disturbing news in regard to Harrison’s two-year-old son. Reports today state that Harrison’s pit bull bit his son in the thigh, but...
Sepulveda Still Strugging from Surgery to Get Back on the Field
May 26, 2009 by
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Happy with the punting game for the Steelers in 2008? Me neither. Of course with that said, everyone fully expects lefty punter Daniel Sepulveda to be back and ready to go in 2009, but so far, he’s yet to take the field in practice. The Post-Gazette reported that he has yet to [...]
Airplanes Keeping James Harrison From the White House Visit?
May 19, 2009 by
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Ed Bouchette, the excellent Steelers beat reporter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reported today that a “well-placed source” says that James Harrison has a fear of flying, and that he’s a “wreck” whenever he is required to fly on football business.
Should Harrison Be Taking Heat for Skipping White House Visit?
May 18, 2009 by
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Steelers linebacker James Harrison is his own man. That we know. He’s not a very talkative guy, and maybe it’s the fact he was cut three times in his career that has made him seem a bit unhappy when it comes to dealing with the media and the such. [...]
Steelers-Ravens the Best NFL Rivalry?
May 17, 2009 by
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Vinnie Iyer of SportingNews.com has put out his list of the 10 best rivalries in football, and he has the Steelers-Ravens at the top of his list. Here’s what he has to say about these two foes:
1. Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
In retirement, John Madden didn’...
Steelers to Visit the White House Thursday
May 15, 2009 by
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For the second time in four seasons, the Steelers has been invited for a trip to the most famous house in America - the White House. They will be there Thursday, May 21st to pay a visit to President Barack Obama.
The team also went to the White House to visit then President Bush [...]
Can Summers Be the Short-Yardage Back the Steelers Need?
May 14, 2009 by
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Gary Russell is gone, and someone is going to have to carry the load on those third-and-one plays for the Steelers in 2009. Pro Football Weekly reports that player could be recent draft pick Frank Summers, who was the teams 5th round pick from UNLV. Here’s the report from the...
Peter King Really Likes the Steelers
May 13, 2009 by
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Yes, with a lull of news in the air, it’s time for NFL writers to start throwing out such things like power rankings. The very good Peter King, who is on about every NFL show these days, but is mostly known for his work in SI, has a power ranking out, and he likes [...]
Never Too Early to Start Thinking About Steelers Free Agents in 2010
May 10, 2009 by
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Post-Gazette writer Ed Bouchette wrote today a good article about the release this past week of Larry Foote, and how it was a gamble for both the Steelers and for Foote, who now has the task of playing for a club that didn’t win a game last season. He goes from the penthouse to the [...]
Running Game Looks to Rebound in 2009
May 09, 2009 by
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Go back to 2008, and it was not your typical type of Steelers winning season when it comes to offense. Usually the formula for the Steelers to win and go deep in the playoffs includes a physical, punishing running game and a passing game that does enough to get the job done. Not [...]
New Rule to Penalize the Jarring Hits by Ward
May 07, 2009 by
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First many years ago it was Mel Blount that had the NFL making changes in order to make it easier for pass catchers to make plays. Now years later - we have the “Hines Ward Rule.” The rule, which the NFL will officially put in place in the 2009 season makes it illegal [...]
Steelers Sit Down with Former Vikings LB Harris
May 07, 2009 by
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The Steelers chatted today with former Vikings LB Napoleon Harris. The team’s visit with Harris comes just a few days after they released Larry Foote. Harris was a first-round draft choice in 2002. The 30-year-old has a history with Mike Tomlin, as he played under him in 2006...
Steelers Have a Knack for Finding Playmaking Receivers
May 07, 2009 by
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The Steelers seem to have a pretty good gague on their receiving core, even after they decided they would not go after and sign former Broncos and 49′ers receiver Ashley Lelie. The drafting of Mike Wallace in the 3rd round became a bonus when he fell to them. While it is tough for [...]
Ex-Steeler Foote Offered a Deal by Detroit
May 05, 2009 by
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Evidently it has not taken long for now former Steelers LB Larry Foote to find a team that wants his services. Foote is telling sources that he has gotten an offer from his hometown team - the Lions. He also said that he spent Tuesday meeting the Lions brass, and that his agent [...]
Signing WR Lelie Probably Won’t Happen After Drafting Wallace
May 05, 2009 by
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We reported back on April 28th about the Steelers chatting with veteran wide receiver Ashley Lelie. Funny thing happened though - the Steelers landed wide out Mike Wallace in the third round of the draft. John Clayton of ESPN reported that the team may just shun Lelie because of the...
Losing Foote Hurts; No Talks so far for Keisel
May 04, 2009 by
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The transition for the defense is officially underway. First off, Monday the team made the release of Larry Foote official. It’s a shame that Foote couldn’t see the forest through the trees. He’s on one of the best defenses the league has seen in sometime, and has...
Steelers Officially Release LB Foote
May 04, 2009 by
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The Steelers today gave linebacker Larry Foote his wish and released him from the teams roster. He won two Super Bowls as the starting linebacker with the Steelers, but started complaining about playing time after the team drafted Lawrence Timmons in the first-round two years ago....
Ward Thirlled to be Able to Retire as a Steeler
May 03, 2009 by
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The Steelers didn’t make a lot of noise about it, but one move that you have to love is the team making sure there would be no issues with veteran wide out Hines Ward. The Steelers and Ward got a 5-year deal done that was announced the morning of the draft. It was [...]
Parker Looking Yet Again to Rebound in 2009
May 02, 2009 by
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One piece of news from the Steelers first day of mini-camp was running back Willie Paker, who showed up and was in good spirits despite entering the final year of his deal. The Steelers have last seasons first round pick Rashard Mendenhall waiting in the wings, but are still counting...
Steelers Sign a Couple of Free Agents as Mini-Camp Starts
May 01, 2009 by
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A couple of players came aboard the Steelers today as they started their first day of their mini-camp. Joining the team was wide receiver Shaun McDonald, punter Dirk Johnson and cornerback Keiwan Ratliff.
In total, the team inked five free agents before they took to the practice field...
Best Friends Drafted By Steelers
April 30, 2009 by
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Steelers draft picks Mike Wallace and Keenan Lewis talk about being drafted
NFL Network and Comcast Still Bickering Over Money
April 30, 2009 by
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter Scott Brown breaks down the idea that those with the Comcast cable system may not be able to watch the NFL Network after today. Here’s a portion of the article from today’s edition:
Football fans that subscribe to Comcast may not have...
Another Take on the Steelers Draft
April 29, 2009 by
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There’s been a lot of talk about the Steelers weekend draft and if it did what the team wanted. Michael Lombardi, long-time NFL personnel man now at the National Football Post, gives his take on what the Steelers did to add some depth to their Super Bowl roster.
Monday, I...
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