Steelers Six From Around The Web – Friday July 24th

Friday, July 24th, 2009 at 9:18 am by Dave Bryan

Mike Bires of the Beaver County Times recounts the surreal day yesterday in Pittsburgh with the Ben Roethlisberger press conference. Steeler fans also weigh in on the Big Ben statement.

Ron Cook of the Post-Gazette explains how he thinks the Ben Roethlisberger situation will not greatly impact the Steelers going into training camp.

In the new issue of Rolling Stone magazine, safety Troy Polamalu is listed as one of the worlds most fearless athletes. He is referenced as the "NFL's Heat-Seeking Missile".

Steelers.com has posted part 2 of the fan Q & A with rookie receiver Mike Wallace and part 3 of the fan Q & A with rookie cornerback Keenan Lewis.

The NFL draft will now be three days long instead of two. The 2010 draft will kick off in prime time for the first time starting next year. The first round will start on Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the second and third rounds on Friday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by Rounds 4-7 on Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m. ET.

Hall of Fame Steeler, Mel Blount has written a welcome to the Hall of Fame letter to soon to be HOF'er, Rod Woodson.

Gil Brandt reviewed the top defensive end senior prospects on NFL.com and tells how the rising number of 3-4 defenses has impact on them.