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OL prospects that are wrong for the Steelers
April 24, 2009 by
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Guest post by Nick Beckwith ...There are a number of offensive line prospects that have generated considerable national press that would seem to be a poor fit for the Steelers’ scheme, flawed in some crucial way, or just plain overrated. Here are a few: Center Max Unger (6-5, 309...
Steelers player injures right arm in offseason motorcycle accident?
April 21, 2009 by
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It's strange that this escaped the media's notice until now, but today’s Pittsburgh Post-Gazette notes that long-snapper Jared Retkofsky apparently arrived at yesterday’s voluntary workout with his right arm in a sling “following surgery after a motorcycle accident.â...
Bengals claim Gary Russell
April 18, 2009 by
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It didn't take long for ex-Steelers RB Gary Russell to find a new home. Pittsburgh released Russell on Thursday; the Cincinnati Bengals claimed him on waivers on Friday. Well, if nothing else, at least one player on the Bengals' roster will have a Super Bowl ring.
Steelers' 2009 strength of schedule
April 14, 2009 by
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In 2008 the Steelers faced the most difficult schedule in the league - actually, the most difficult schedule in the NFL in decades. This coming year Pittsburgh faces one the easier schedules in the NFL (29th among 32 teams, in terms of strength of schedule) as its opponents have a...
James Harrison signs extension with Steelers
April 13, 2009 by
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According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, James Harrison has signed a contract extension with the Steelers that will pay him $51.75 million over six years. The deal includes $20 million in bonus money.
Report: Steelers offer Leftwich a two-year contract
April 10, 2009 by
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Good news. Word is that the Steelers have offered backup QB Byron Leftwich a two-year contract. Hopefully, Leftwich will sign it. Of course, Leftwich's signing would most likely mean the end of road for Charlie Batch, though it seems possible that the team would offer Batch a one...
No national championship for Carlee Roethlisberger
April 05, 2009 by
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For a while there, it seemed as if Carlee Roethlisberger - a sophomore forward on Oklahoma University's women's basketball team - might follow in her big brother's footsteps and win a championship in 2009. But it seems it wasn't meant to be, as the Sooners were upset...
New York Giants release Plaxico Burress
April 03, 2009 by
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This afternoon the New York Giants announced that they released WR Plaxico Burress. Any Steelers' fans wish they could have him back? Or would you rather do without? Here's the latest Associated Press report.
Super Bowl rematch, already?
March 30, 2009 by
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The Steelers have announced their 2009 preseason schedule, which opens on Aug. 13 with a game against the Arizona Cardinals on ESPN. This game is 'payback' for the Steelers agreeing to travel to Phoenix to open the Cardinals' new stadium a few years back. In week two the...
Steelers' fourth-round pick is Tony Hills
April 28, 2008 by
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After trading down in the fourth-round (with the New York Giants) the Steelers selected a left tackle prospect, Tony Hills, from the University of Texas. Hills has the size and athleticism to succeed at OLT in the NFL, but injuries are a major concern, as according t...
Steelers: First impressions of Pittsburgh's first- and second-round picks
April 27, 2008 by
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Guest commentary by Nick Beckwith: Since the NFL free agency system was instituted the NFL mantra of drafting "the best player available" has been largely a myth. After losing a key player teams almost reflexively draft a college player at the same position, regardless of...
Should Colbert be on the hot seat?
April 25, 2008 by
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Guest contribution courtesy of Nick Beckwith ... Pittsburgh's recent first round successes — Troy Polamalu (2003), Ben Roethlisberger (2004), Heath Miller (2005) and Santonio Holmes (2006) — have maske...
Steelers add LB Fox
April 22, 2008 by
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Yesterday the Steelers signed unrestricted free-agent Keyaron Fox (Kansas City) to bolster the team's depth at linebacker. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fox signed a one-year contract for the veteran minimum of $605,000. The four-year vet received a signing bonus of $40,000.
Steelers' mascot gets blitzed, sacked
April 12, 2008 by
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One of two actors who dresses as Pittsburgh Steelers' mascot Steely McBeam has been charged with drunken driving and has been fired by the team. Kenneth C. Hahey, 24, was arrested after he failed field sobriety tests during a traffic stop on January 6 in Pittsburgh. ...
What will Pu Do?
April 03, 2008 by
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Remember the 2006 Kansas City game when the Steelers' favorite safety had his hair grabbed and was thrown to the ground (courtesy of Larry Johnson) after an interception against the Chiefs? Next Monday, NFL owners will consider a hair length proposal to ban players from having...
I would like to be remembered as a pretty decent writer."
March 20, 2008 by
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Did you know that Myron Cope was a contributor to Sports Illustrated and Saturday Evening Post?Fellow-writer Bob Labriola honors Myron Cope's wish to be remember for more than the creator of the Terrible Towel.Read Labriola's story here.
Myron Cope passes away
March 20, 2008 by
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Sad news: Myron Cope passed away this morning at the age of 79. Following is a link to public statements released by the Steelers earlier today:
A voice only a mother could love
March 20, 2008 by
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There is much that's memorable in Cope's sportscasting career--three decades as Pittsburgh's premier radio and television commentator, a quarter century (and counting) as the Steelers' color man, and inventor of the Terrible Towel. But what one remembers is the voice...
Roethlisberger signs extension
March 13, 2008 by
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I'm surprised the Steelers and franchise QB Ben Roethlisberger came to an agreement on a contract extension so quickly. According to sources, Big Ben's new contract is for eight years and $102 million, including a $25.2 million signing bonus and approximately $36 million in...
Steelers release Tuman, Kriewaldt and Rossum
March 12, 2008 by
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Today the Steelers released three veteran players: TE Jerame Tuman, LB Clint Kriewaldt and KR Allen Rossum. None of the moves can be classified as a surprise. Presumably, Atlanta will get the Steelers' seventh-round pick in the upcoming draft as compensation for Rossum.
Kemoeatu the future at LG?
March 01, 2008 by
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Say goodbye to All-Pro LG Alan Faneca. Say hello to Chris Kemoeatu, a restricted free agent and former fifth-round pick who is the odds-on favorite to play the left guard position in 2008. Expect the Steelers to offer Kemoeatu a one-year tender before the start of unrestricted free...
Starks receives transition tag
February 26, 2008 by
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In a somewhat surprising development, the Steelers have tagged OT Max Starks as their "transition player," meaning that the team has the right to match any offer the fourth-year vet receives in free agency. If Starks does not reach a long term contract agreement (with the...
Steelers' first-round pick?
February 21, 2008 by
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In its first mock draft of 2008 Pro Football Weekly predicts the Steelers will select OG-OT Brandon Albert (Virginia) in the first round, saying, "Versatility was a big theme of the Steelers' upon Mike Tomlin's arrival. Albert's ability to play guard or tackle, with...
The Green, Green Grass of Home...
February 21, 2008 by
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Citing the overwhelming support of its players, Heinz Field executive director of stadium development, Jimmie Sacco, announced that management has decided to stick with a grass surface for its playing field. Although the NFL Players Association surveys consistently put Heinz Field...
Steeler Pro Bowl Update
February 20, 2008 by
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Our favorite big boy, DT Casey Hampton, will make his fourth Pro Bowl (2003, 2005 and 2006) after being chosen as replacement for the injured Jamal Williams (Chargers).Hampton joins Ben Roethlisberger, Alan Faneca and James Harrison in Honolulu, Sun. 02/10.Two Steelers players will...
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