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Steelers Main Concerns Can Be Traced Back To Poor 2008 & 2009 Drafts

By Dave Bryan on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 | 5 Comments

The Steelers formula for success for many years has been simple. Draft well, re-sign quality free agents and add a low profile free agent or two during free agency for extra depth. That very formula has resulted in 3 Super Bowl appearances over the last 6 seasons with 2 of those appearances ending with the Steelers 5th and 6th championships. The Steelers usually like to bring their draft picks along slow, especially on the defensive side of the ball, because of the complexities of the Dick LeBeau defense. On the offensive side, it is a little bit easier for draft picks to contribute a little Read more [...]

Mike Wallace & Emmanuel Sanders Combine Numbers

By Dave Bryan on Saturday, April 24th, 2010 | No Comments

A few people are asking about the combine stats for both Mike Wallace and Emmanuel Sanders. Seems several are trying to compare the two which is wrong to do. I aim to please so here are the combine results I have on both below. Sanders is a bit smaller as you can see and as good of leaper as he is, Wallace still out leaped him. Sanders will be groomed as a slot guy, a number 3 receiver so to speak. This year though expect him to be #5 or #6 on the depth chart for the start of the season. MeasurablesEmmanuel SandersMike Wallace Height51076003 Weight186199 Arms3231 3/8 Hands9 1/49 Read more [...]

Steelers Day Two 2009 Draft Recap

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | No Comments

The Steelers came into the second day of the draft with eight picks to make and I surely did not think they would finish the day with eight players picked. I thought they would package a few to move up earlier in a round. Maybe they tried and just did not have what teams wanted to move up. Regardless, we can now welcome eight additional players to the Steelers fold to join Evander “Ziggy” Hood who was drafted on Saturday. The Steelers had a busy third round, beginning with offensive linemen Kraig Urbik from Wisconsin. Although listed as a tackle, Urbik is expected to begin working at the right Read more [...]

2009 Steelers Undrafted Free Agent Signings

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | No Comments

Now that the 2009 NFL draft is complete the Steelers will begin signing some undrafted players. we will update this post throughout the evening as the list of undrafted signings and commitments come across the wire. Check back soon. STEELERS LS Mark Estermyer (Pitt) LB Tom Korte (Hillsdale College) T Ramon Foster (Tennessee) QB Mike Reilly (Central Washington) WR Tyler Grisham (Clemson) S Derrick Richardson (New Mexico State) QB Kevin McCabe (Virginia) LB Andy Schantz (Portland State) WR Steven Black (Memphis) DT Jeff Bradley (Carolina) WR Cedrick Goodman (Georgia) DT Steve McLendon Read more [...]

Steelers Draft TE David Johnson With 241st Pick In Seventh Round

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | No Comments

The Steelers drafted tight end David Johnson, from Arkansas State with their second of two 7th round picks of the 2009 NFL draft. The pick was the 241st overall and the 32nd pick of the seventh round. Johnson is a 6’2″, 260 lb tight end. Combine Results: 40 Yard Dash : 4.73 seconds Bench Press : 21.0 reps Vertical Jump : 32.5 inches Broad Jump : 113.0 inches 3 Cone Drill : 7.28 seconds 20 Yard Shuttle : 4.43 seconds Johnson is a long armed H-back type tight end. Has adequate hands and is an above average blocker. Will be competing to earn a roster spot as a special team contributor Read more [...]

Steelers Draft C A.Q. Shipley With 226th Pick In Seventh Round

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | No Comments

The Steelers drafted center A.Q. Shipley, from Penn State with their 7th round pick of the 2009 NFL draft. The pick was the 226th overall and the 17th pick of the seventh round. Shipley is a 6’1″, 304lb center. Combine Results: 40 Yard Dash : 5.26 seconds Bench Press : 33.0 reps Vertical Jump : 31.0 inches Broad Jump : 100.0 inches 3 Cone Drill : 7.46 seconds 20 Yard Shuttle : 4.4 seconds Shipley is an undersized zone center with short arms who understands technique and leverage. Local Penn State product who slowly slid all the way down the draft board after getting hyped early. Read more [...]

Steelers Draft DT Ra’Shon Harris With 205th Pick In Sixth Round

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | No Comments

The Steelers drafted defensive tackle Ra’Shon Harris, from Oregon with their 6th round pick of the 2009 NFL draft. The pick was the 205th overall and the 32nd pick of the sixth round. Harris is a 6’4″, 298lb defensive tackle. Combine Results: 40 Yard Dash : 5.05 seconds Bench Press : 28.0 reps Vertical Jump : 25.5 inches Broad Jump : 106.0 inches 3 Cone Drill : 8.18 seconds 20 Yard Shuttle : 4.87 seconds Harris is a raw project at nose tackle who needs to improve as a pass rusher. Will need to learn the 2 gap if he is to play in the Steelers 3-4. Will be tried over the nose, but Read more [...]

Steelers Joe Burnett Fifth Round Pick Interview

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | No Comments

Here is the media interview of Steelers fifth round draft pick Joe Burnett after being selected 168th overall in the 2009 NFL draft. http://io2.steelers.com/MediaContent/2009/04/26/12/090426_001_105076.mp3 Joe Burnett: Do you see yourself coming here to return punts and kicks or to play cornerback? I see myself coming in to play a little bit of nickel, return punts and kicks and kickoff as well. Whatever it takes, I’m going to do it. [The Steelers] already drafted a cornerback in the third round. Does that hurt your chances? I don’t think it hurts my chances at all because Read more [...]

Steelers Frank Summers Fifth Round Pick Interview

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | No Comments

Here is the media interview of Steelers fifth round draft pick Frank Summers after being selected 169th overall in the 2009 NFL draft. http://io2.steelers.com/MediaContent/2009/04/26/12/Summers_105074.WMA

Steelers Draft FB Frank Summers With 169th Pick In Fifth Round

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | No Comments

The Steelers drafted fullback Frank Summers, from UNLV with their second of two 5th round picks of the 2009 NFL draft. The pick was the 169th overall and the 33rd pick of the fifth round. Summers is a 5’10″, 230lb fullback. Pro Day Results: 40 Yard Dash : 4.63 seconds Bench Press : 30.0 reps Vertical Jump : 34.5 inches Broad Jump : 112.0 inches 3 Cone Drill : 7.23 seconds 20 Yard Shuttle : 4.35 seconds Summers is a bowling bowl with legs that can run in between the tackles. The Steelers worked out Summers extensively at the UNLV Pro Day. Short yardage specialist that can move quick Read more [...]

Steelers Draft CB Joe Burnett With 168th Pick In Fifth Round

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | No Comments

The Steelers drafted cornerback Joe Burnett, from Central Florida with their first of two 5th round picks of the 2009 NFL draft. The pick was the 168th overall and the 32nd pick of the fifth round. Burnett is a 5’9″, 192lb cornerback. Combine Results: 40 Yard Dash : 4.57 seconds Bench Press : 22.0 reps Vertical Jump : 35.5 inches Broad Jump : 118.0 inches 3 Cone Drill : 6.68 seconds 20 Yard Shuttle : 4.26 seconds 60 Yard Shuttle : 11.27 seconds Burnett is a zone type, Tampa cover 2 type cornerback. Has returned kicks at Central Florida. Has good vision of the entire field and great Read more [...]

Steelers Kraig Urbik Third Round Pick Interview

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | No Comments

Here is the media interview of Steelers third round draft pick Kraig Urbik after being selected 79th overall in the 2009 NFL draft. http://static.steelers.com/MediaContent/2009/04/26/08/Kraig_104894.WMA Kraig Urbik: What are your thoughts on getting picked by the Steelers? I am really thrilled to be coming to a great team and a great franchise with a great history. I am looking forward to playing guard; I am looking forward to coming in to play in their system. Can you play both guard and tackle in the NFL? I primarily played guard in college but I have shown that I can play Read more [...]

Steelers Mike Wallace Third Round Pick Interview

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | No Comments

Here is the media interview of Steelers third round draft pick Mike Wallace after being selected 84th overall in the 2009 NFL draft. http://static.steelers.com/MediaContent/2009/04/26/08/Wallace_104898.WMA Mike Wallace: Congratulations, Mike. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Did I see somewhere that you expected the Bears to draft you in the first round? Actually, it was the second round, but, you know, I know you hear a lot of things and that was the discussion. I got a call where they said they were going to pick me with their next pick, but I’m happy to be a Steeler. I’m Read more [...]

Steelers Draft CB Keenan Lewis With 96th Pick Of Third Round

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | No Comments

The Steelers drafted cornerback Keenan Lewis, from Oregon State with their third of three 3rd round picks of the 2009 NFL draft. The pick was the 96th overall and the 32nd pick of the third round. Lewis is a 6’0″, 208 lb cornerback. Combine Results: 40 Yard Dash : 4.49 seconds Bench Press : 19.0 reps Vertical Jump : 38.5 inches Broad Jump : 130.0 inches 3 Cone Drill : 6.89 seconds 20 Yard Shuttle : 4.42 seconds Lewis is a big cornerback and a project that may be better suited as a safety. Does not mind tackling and is a physical type player. Smart student and a strong grounded character Read more [...]

Steelers Draft WR Mike Wallace With 84th Pick Of Third Round

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | 1 Comment

The Steelers drafted wide receiver Mike Wallace, from Mississippi with their second of three 3rd round picks of the 2009 NFL draft. The pick was the 84th overall and the 20th pick of the third round acquired on day one from the Broncos. Wallace is a 6’0″, 199lb wide receiver. Combine Results: 40 Yard Dash : 4.33 seconds Bench Press : 14.0 reps Vertical Jump : 40.0 inches Broad Jump : 129.0 inches 3 Cone Drill : 6.9 seconds 20 Yard Shuttle : 4.27 seconds Wallace is not a polished route-runner, but can stretch defenses deep as an outside receiver. Has long arms and big hands. He is Read more [...]

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