Steelers free safety Ryan Clark talks about his near death experience in Denver almost 3 years ago and how it benefited his daughter, Loghan. As it helped identify that she too has the same sickle-cell trait as her dad. Clark also talks about the struggles the defense had last year as well.
Steelers outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley talks about how training on a treadmill with an incline of 40 degrees and a top speed of 28 mph has helped him over the years.
Mike Bires writes about the insurance that Larry Foote brings to the linebacking core this season. Foote says the coaches have told him he is going to play this year, so he is just trying to put his cards on the table and see what happens. Foote will spell both inside linebackers James Farrior and Lawrence Timmons, but will likely see most of his work on 3rd downs.
The Tuesday Ed Bouchette chat transcript is now up on the PPG blog.
Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher said he believes quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be more mature from now on after having the offseason to reflect on his off-field troubles in his career, according to The Associated Press. "There's no question as a player he's always been a great player," Cowher said. "But there's a lot more to this professionally than that. It's how you carry yourself off the field. I think he realizes that now. I really think you're going to see a different person."
Former Steelers running back Willie Parker will get his chance to make an impression Friday with the Redskins on Friday night. Parker is part of a large stable of backs fighting for a roster spot that includes. Clinton Portis, Larry Johnson, Ryan Torain and Keiland Williams.
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Earlier this week the Steelers extended the contract of head coach Mike Tomlin by three years that locks him up until 2014 contractually. The timing and decision to do so could not have come at a better time. With just 2 weeks until 80 players report to Latrobe for training camp, the Steelers come off one of the most turbulent offseasons in recent memory. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger stayed in the tabloid headlines, Santonio Holmes was sent packing to New York, numerous assistant coaching positions saw changes and three freak offseason injuries occurred. With all of this still fresh like paint, the Rooneys are in essence saying to Tomlin, we believe in you. We believe you can make all of this right and win.
Tomlin is a blue collar coach who does not make or accept excuses. Several of Steeler Nation want to point to the 2008 Super Bowl winning team as being one inherited from Bill Cowher. I am sorry, but just because you might not have much of a roster turnover, does not mean a team won a Lombardi in spite of a different coach. As Tomlin would say, it is, what it is. In 2009, Tomlin was expected to make a run at defending the Championship. All the pieces were indeed in place, but after a 6-2 start, the team and coaching staff collapsed in a 5 game skid that doomed the chances of making the playoffs. Should Tomlin be held accountable for that? Absolutely he should and he does hold himself accountable for it. It could be easy to point to the injuries the team had or lack of effort, but Tomlin doesn't. I remember the collapse by the Steelers in the 1993 season when Bill Cowher was in his second season. Sure the team made the playoffs, but was one and done in a Wild Card loss to the Chiefs. I can recall Steelers fans calling for his head then.
As Tomlin heads into the 2010 season, he does so with what most would call an aging defense, a suspect offensive line and missing his two time Super Bowl winning, franchise quarterback for a minimum of 4 games. The season has not even started and most of the national media have the Steelers as the third best team in their own division and only ahead of the Browns. Do you think Tomlin likes this underdog role? You bet he does. You think he will use it to motivate this team? Damn right he will. The 2010 season will come down to the 4 game start against the likes of Atlanta, Tennessee, Tampa Bay and Baltimore minus Big Ben and how the Steelers fair in those games. If the Steelers head into the week 6 game following the bye with a 3-1 record, Tomlin will have them poised for a run through the meat of the schedule. To do so, he must unleash hell in September and he won't have to do so with fears of it costing him a new contract. He can do what he does best and that is to coach. When he takes this 2010 team back to the playoffs, Steeler Nation will hopefully see what a bargain they got and the method to the Rooney madness once again. Give 'em hell, Mike! Give 'em hell!
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Jason Cole from Yahoo Sports writes that by Tuesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to hand out the suspension for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as a result of the recent sexual assault investigation in Milledgeville, Ga. Roethlisberger is expected to take part in the Steelers first offseason practice today.
Jonathan D. Silver of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has a long but informative read on how the documents from the Roethlisberger investigation reveal questionable decisions, missteps and contradictions.
Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher commented on the situation surrounding quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and thinks he will overcome this and restore his image.
Mike Florio from PFT says it is still unclear if the Steelers will indeed Roethlisberger or not despite reports from Len Pasquarelli and Peter King that they would not trade him. I think no one but Rooney and Colbert know the real truth here. I suspect for the right price, anyone is available. Stay tuned as Thursday will be here soon.
PPG also has a piece on Kevin Colbert and his drafting history. Ed Bouchette tells the story of how then Jets head coach, Bill Parcells tried to trade quarterback Chad Pennington to the Steelers for wide receiver Plaxico Burress. Scott Brown from the Tribune details Colbert's best 5 and worst 5 picks.
John Harris compares Notre Dame wide receiver Golden Tate to Hines Ward. Tate met with Steelers coaches and officials at the NFL Scouting Combine and also made a personal visit to the team's practice facility on April 7th. If the Steelers indeed are targeting him in round 1, then they would likely trade down to get him. I do not see that happening as the draft is deep with receiver talent and there are far more pressing needs in roound 1. Tate would however look great in Black & Gold. You can listen to an interview with Troy Clardy on 93.7 the Fan.
Ex-Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress vows to return to the NFL and said he apologized to the New York Giants for tarnishing the organization in an interview with Bill Cowher that is set to air Sunday on CBS. The interview was done from the upstate New York prison where Burress is currently incarcerated after pleading guilty to attempted weapons possession in the second degree.
Another ex-Steeler making headlines is Joey Porter. Porter is making it known that he wants to be released from the Dolphins and not traded. Porter claims he wants to play out west closer to his family in California. Maybe Steelers West in Arizona? Stay tuned!
Scott Brown and Ed Bouchette both filed stories this morning on Colts offensive coordinator, Tom Moore. Moore was the Steelers wide receivers coach from 1977-1982 and the offensive coordinator from 1983-1989. Some of those years I try to forget.
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Super Bowl time produces the best stories for all fans of every NFL team. Such is the case of the Miami Herald catching up with former Steelers backup defensive tackle Gary Dunn. Dunn was a member of the Super Bowl XIII and XIV Steelers teams and now runs an inn and sports pub in the Florida Keys.
According to EA Sports simulation run, the New Orleans Saints will upset the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 35-31 at Super Bowl XLIV. The simulation was run by the award-winning Madden NFL 10 on Xbox 360. Watch the video highlights below.
A reader sent me a link to this great nostalgic video of Super Bowl IX post game trophy presentation and interviews. This was the 1st of 6 championships the Steelers have won. I was almost 7 years old at the time and the video brings back some memories of that day.
Had the Steelers not beaten the Ravens yesterday, it would of been quite fathomable that Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu would of been placed on injured reserve for the final week of the season. While the MRI last Tuesday on Polamalu's knee was considered favorable by media accounts, Polamalu did not practice at all last week. Head coach Mike Tomlin said yesterday in his post game press conference that he may or may not have a new MRI update on Tuesday regarding his condition. That being said, I do not see Polamalu being pressed into action versus the Dolphins this coming Sunday.
Most would ask, why hasn't he been placed on IR already? For the answer, one just has to look back at how former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher handled Rod Woodson during the 1995 season. Woodson tore his ACL against the Detroit Lions in the first game of the season and returned to play in the Super Bowl XXX between the Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys. While that is an extreme example, it is one that Tomlin knows the history of. Polamalu is a huge part of the defense to say the least, regardless what he or Tomlin may say. If by some miracle the Steelers sneak into the playoffs this year, Tomlin knows they have no shot at a championship without a healthy Polamalu in the secondary.
Playing Troy in what could end up being a meaningless game against the Dolphins is not prudent. Had a few other things broke the Steelers way on Sunday around the league, then the Steelers would of controlled their own destiny against the Dolphins. In essence, the playoffs would of started in week 17 and Tomlin then would be more inclined to suit Troy up. As it stands right now, the risk out weighs the reward, much like the Colts Sunday decision to rest quarterback Peyton Manning in the second half against the Jets and forgo the undefeated season quest. The bed the Steelers have made themselves will have to be laid in without Polamalu. If they somehow find a way to the playoffs, the reward will be getting Troy back another week removed from his PCL injury. To play him without any guarantees right now would be a bad decision by the organization.
The contract signed by offensive tackle Max Starks on Tuesday, will reportedly create about $2 million in salary-cap room for this year.
Speaking of the Steelers salary cap, I have updated my salary cap numbers to reflect the current cap situation. These numbers are not exact, but should be close. Currently I have the team at around 9 million under the cap.
Mike Bires thinks the Steelers will likely try to finalize a new deal soon with tight end Heath Miller, who’s in the last year of his contract. Hopefully this can be wrapped up by training camp.
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is looking for a little rest, relaxation and golf before training camp starts, but did take time to fire back at former head coach Bill Cowher and his prediction that the Bengals would make the playoffs.
Defensive tackle Chris Hoke explains why he re-signed with Pittsburgh, rather than pursue a starting job elsewhere.
After two full seasons cornerback William Gay says he has a full grasp of the Steelers complex defense designed by defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau.
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The Steelers debuted a 23-minute highlight film chronicling the 2008 season on Friday at the East Club Lounge at Heinz Field. The film was produced by John Weiss of NFL Films and entitled: "Brothers and Champions: The Story of the 2008 Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers". The film was narrated by Larry Richert of KDKA radio.
Hard to believe that Browns center Hank Fraley was once a Steeler. He is currently passing on his wisdom to rookie Alex Mack and he credits former Steeler center, Dermontti Dawson, for guidance when he was a rookie.
Steelers linebacker James Harrison has hopefully found a good home for the pit bull dog that attacked his son. The dog was scheduled to be euthanized, but Harrison found a woman who specializes in rehabilitating pit bulls.
Dale Lolley has some random notes on the Steelers and this past week's OTA session. The most interesting thing is that Trai Essex replaced Max Starks at left tackle when Starks had to be absent for a day.
Steelers.com is now accepting questions for rookie wide receiver Mike Wallace in their "Ask The Steelers" section.
Post Gazette columnist, Bob Smizik, chimed in on the Bill Cowher controversy and was it was met with a ton of rebuttal from Steeler Nation.
Good luck to the Pens in game one of the Stanley Cup finals in Detroit. Let's Go Pens!!!
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Steelers assistant head coach and defensive line coach, John Mitchell will be one of eight inductees going into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday. Mitchell was the first African-American to play football for the University of Alabama.
Dale Lolley has a great Q&A with second year quarterback, Dennis Dixon. Dixon talks about the wildcat formation and backup quarterback job amoung other things.
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was court side for the Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers game on Thursday night. Roethlisberger was booed every time he was shown on the jumbo tron. At one point he held up two fingers for the camera, an obvious reference to the two Super Bowl titles he has.
Also during last night's Cavaliers Magic game, TNT showed Browns quarterback Brady Quinn with Ben Roethlisberger's name on it. I am pretty sure this is one deadly sin. Brady only wishes he was Big Ben.
Speaking of the Brady girls, Pats quarterback Tom Brady is looking more intimidating every day. Puppy in the front, baby in the back.
Some images will just burn holes in your eyes. Look at the still photo below of Bill Cowher sounding that stupid siren before the Pens, Hurricanes game Tuesday night.
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The son of Steelers linebacker James Harrison has been released from hospital this morning and is doing well according to reports.
Steelers backup safety Ryan Mundy has been getting plenty of work with the first-team defense at mini camp with the absence of starters Troy Polamalu and Ryan Clark. Mundy has been working at both strong and free safety positions.
Several Steelers did not attend Tuesday’s OTA workout. Among them were nose tackle Casey Hampton, defensive end Brett Keisel and wide receiver Santonio Holmes. Also missing were backup cornerback Deshea Townsend and backup safety Tyrone Carter.
Mike Bires reports on the contract situations of both tight end Heath Miller and tackle Max Starks.
Dale Grdnic from The Patriot-News has a story on the transition of seventh round draft pick A.Q. Shipley to the NFL game.
The Pens closed out the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night to advance to the Stanlery Cup finals. Some Penguins fans are holding a grudge against former Steelers Head Coach Bill Cowher, who was backing the Hurricanes. The Benedict Cowhered shirts are now on the market.
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John Harris reported that left tackle Max Starks and the Steelers are still far apart on a new contract.
The son of Steelers linebacker James Harrison may remain in a Pittsburgh hospital another day or two after being attacked by their pit bull. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Ben Roethlisberger is going up against LeBron James in the Most Unstoppable Jock category of the Spike TV’s third annual Guys Choice Awards. Get on over there and vote for Ben, now!
Steelers chairman, Dan Rooney, has been in Washington, D.C. the past couple of weeks studying how to be our country’s next ambassador to Ireland.
Several Steelers players will be hosting football camps for kids in both Pittsburgh and in some of the player’s hometowns. Teresa Varley has the run down on Steelers.com.
The Pens look to close out the Carolina Hurricanes tonight and former Steelers coach Bill Cowher will sound the pre-game siren for the Hurricanes. All we need is Neil O'Donnell to turnover drop the ceremonial pre-game puck.
