STEELERS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Ben Roethlisberger feeling good about playbook changes
Todd Haley's first year as offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't go quite well, but QB Ben Roethlisberger likes what he sees so far as Haley and the team tweaks a fews things, playbook and personnel-wise.
"There's been some changes this offseason in some of the offensive philosophies, playbook and some things that I think are good," Roethlisberger...
Important Notes From Pittsburgh Steelers First Day of OTAs
The Pittsburgh Steelers started their off-season training program today with the first day of OTAs or “organized team activities.” These team workouts are the first look at how the team is shaping up for 2013 and are just a stepping stone towards the start of the 2013 season. Training camp will be the best indication of where players are; especially young players and rookies...
Former-Pittsburgh Steelers Tackle Max Starks Signs with Chargers
According to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette former-Steelers left tackle Max Starks has signed a one-year deal with the San Diego Chargers today. The Chargers were still looking for a left tackle to protect Phillip Rivers blind-side and Starks was looking for a starting job so it may just be the perfect marriage for the two sides. Last year the Chargers had the most inconsistent...
The Steelers, Johnny Unitas, and The Doors
In 1967 the NFL turned 48, while the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrated 35 years. Pittsburgh started strong on September 17th versus the Chicago Bears. A tight first quarter saw the Bears lead 13 - 10 but Chicago let the game slip away and the Pittsburgh Steelers went on to score 31 unanswered points and close the contest 41 – 13. The highs of victory soon became the sediment that...
Steelers S Troy Polamalu Says Calf Has Bothered Him For Last Four Years
While he might not have shown up in the same shape that he was when he came out of USC many moons ago, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu still looked to be in pretty good shape for the first OTA session of the 2013 season that got underway on Tuesday. However, during his talk with the media following practice, Polamalu revealed that the calf injury that forced him to miss...
Ben Roethlisberger: ‘I’m here to win games’
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger talked on Tuesday after the team’s OTA session and said he’s excited to be the veteran leader in the quarterback room. “I’m excited to be that guy that is a leader for those guys,” said Roethlisberger,
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Says They Like Where Offense Is Going Headed Into 2013
Last year at about this time, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was referring to the new offense being installed by then-new offensive coordinator Todd Haley as the "Rosetta Stone Offense." Following the first OTA practice of the 2013 season on Tuesday, Roethlisberger was asked if he feels different about the offense now that he is entering his second year...
Mike Adams, Marcus Gilbert expected to compete for left tackle spot in Pittsburgh
According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Mike Adams and Marcus Gilbert will compete to replace Max Starks at left tackle since he’s moved on. Adams played pretty well during his rookie year in 2012 and Gilbert is another good player that should make this battle interesting. Need NFL Tickets? The post Mike Adams, Marcus Gilbert expected to compete for left tackle spot...
Somebody Needs To Get Steelers Rookie QB Landry Jones A Terrible Towel, Pronto!
The first OTA session of the 2013 season for the Pittsburgh Steelers will get underway on Tuesday and I sure do hope that somebody gets rookie quarterback Landry Jones a Terrible Towel during the week, and more importantly, explains the history of it to him. Why? According to an interview that Jones did last week at the 17th Annual NFLPA Rookie Premiere, he doesn't know much...
Steelers Sign 6th Rounder Vince Williams to 4-Year Deal
Williams is a high-motor ILB who looks to make an immediate impact on special teams and may provide a necessary spark to ignite a furious new-era defense. He is the second athlete signed from the 2013 draft; the first was safety Shamarko Thomas from Syracuse. I see the potential in all picks from the respective 2012 and 2013 drafts, and I am excited about the possibilities of the...
Mike Wallace is not an athlete but he plays one on TV
You can make the sour grapes argument; I will eat that. But also realize that what I say is accurate enough to make such bold proclamations, and that I hold the young Dolphin accountable for self-serving behavior while playing a on a team, in a team sport. I have zero respect for any athlete who gives up on a play, fizzles a route, takes a play off, or drops an assignment on purpose...
Troy Polamalu reportedly in his best shape since college
According to Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is in the best shape he’s been in since his college days at USC.
I’m hearing #Steelers Troy Polamalu is in best shape since his days at USC (Just like Bettis). OTAs start Tue and Polamalu will be attending
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly_Trib) May 21, 2013
Hopefully this means Polamalu will...
Steelers sign sixth round pick linebacker Vince Williams
The Steelers announced via their website that sixth-round pick Vince Williams has agreed to a contract with the team.
A physical player at inside linebacker, Williams is viewed as a possible long-term solution to Larry Foote.
Williams will try to stick with the team earning a role on special teams.
Josh Alper of Profootballtalk.com writes:
‘Williams wasn’t invited to...
Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Line Preparing for a Better Year in 2013
The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line has been one of the biggest weak points on the team over the past few years. Injuries and inconsistent play have taken a toll not only on the line, but on the offense as a whole. Over the past three years the Steelers run game has continued to drop in production. That number could be targeted at the offensive line’s play over the past few...
Markus Wheaton is expected to be behind the learning curve with the Steelers
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steelers rookie wide receiver Markus Wheaton is expected to fall behind in learning Pittsburgh’s offense since he’ll have to miss this week’s OTA’s.
Adjust to life without Mike Wallace. Wallace is gone and while Emmanuel Sanders is projected to take over his spot at split end at least for one year, third-round pick Markus Wheaton...
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