The Pittsburgh Steelers third round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft has been made and it’s Kent state running back Dri Archer. Report via Dave-Te’ Thomas. DRI ARCHER Wide Receiver/Tailback/Return Specialist Kent State University Golden Flashes #1 5:07.6-173 Laurel, Florida Venice High School OVERVIEW An early 2013 season ankle injury did what…
While he only played 355 snaps last season, Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Steve McLendon played reasonable well in his first full year as a starter. During his Friday evening press conference following the selection of Notre Dame defensive end Stephon Tuitt in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft,…
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former San Diego Chargers defensive lineman Cam Thomas during the offseason and during his Friday night press conference following the selection of Notre Dame defensive end Stephon Tuitt in the scond round of the 2014 NFL Draft, defensive line coach John Mitchell was asked if Thomas…
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line coach John Mitchell addressed the media after Notre Dame DE Stephon Tuitt was drafted in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Here is what he had to say. Check back as I will be adding more of these. “I had a chance to go…
The Pittsburgh Steelers second round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft has been made and it’s Notre Dame defensive end Stephon Tuitt. Report via Dave-Te’ Thomas STEPHON JAKIEL TUITT Defensive End/Tackle University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish #7 6:05.4-304 Monroe, Georgia Monroe Area High School OVERVIEW A classic overachiever, discipline has…
According to T.J. Quinn and Don Van Natta Jr. of ESPN.com, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon failed a drug test months ago and could now face a season-long suspension as a result. Sources reportedly told ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” on Friday that Gordon tested positive for marijuana this time around. Gordon’s…
New Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has a smooth and glossy look that’s easily recognizable and while many might think he shaves his head to achieve that look, the fact is he suffers from alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. “When I was younger it was kind of…
Linebacker LaMarr Woodley was released back in March by the Pittsburgh Steelers but his No. 56 jersey won’t be packed in storage, as that’s the number that first-round draft pick Ryan Shazier is expected to wear. New Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier will wear No. 50. Previous reports stated he…
It will be a while until new Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier signs his first NFL contract, but thanks to the new CBA slotting system and current rookie pool estimates, we have a pretty good idea what that deal will look like. Shazier’s deal will be four years and according…
Being as new Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier went to Ohio State, several of you have expressed concern that he might miss the OTA sessions and mandatory mini camp due to the school’s calendar. You will be happy to know that is no longer a problem. Previously, Ohio State products,…
If you are thinking that the Pittsburgh Steelers reached Thursday night in order to draft Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, you would be wrong, as the team picking right behind them was ready to pounce on him if bypassed. According to…
The Cleveland Browns were a busy team Thursday night in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft and that included them selecting Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel with the 22nd overall selection. Heading into draft, it was reported that the Browns would not be drafting Manziel with their fourth…
We will likely never know if the Pittsburgh Steelers had Virginia Tech cornerback Kyle Fuller rated higher than Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier, but being has general manager Kevin Colbert decided to pass on Michigan State cornerback Darqueze Dennard to take Shazier with the 15th overall selection in the first…
The selection Thursday night of Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft might be taken as a sign by many that inside linebacker Sean Spence might not ever make it back to the football field. During the post selection press conference, Steelers general…
I will be posting quotes from Kevin Colbert and Mike Tomlin in this post from the press conference following the Pittsburgh Steelers selection of Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Colbert “Three years there at Ohio state, each and every year his…