Steelers receiver Hines Ward was on 680 The Fan radio in Atlanta for an interview you can listen to and said it's difficult to take big hits out of football and suggests flag football and that the new guidelines clash with the physical nature of the sport. He made it pretty clear that he didn't agree with the new rules.
The latest episode of The Terrible Podcast is up and David Todd and I talk about the Ohio State mess, the recent James Harrison comments on the new rules and it ends with an interview of Steelers kicker Swayze Waters.
NFL.com writers Charles Davis, Jason La Canfora, Vic Carucci, Read more [...]
Now that the 2011 NFL Draft is complete, the NFL Network has begun their Top 100 Players of 2011 series. The top list is being billed as the first-ever countdown of the 100 Best NFL players of today, as voted on by fellow NFL players. If you were hoping for several Steelers players to make the top 100 list, you will be surely disappointed. Last night it was revealed by Lindsay Soto, Brian Baldinger and Charles Davis that only four Steelers players made the top 100 list.
In the episode last night that featured players ranked 81st to 90th, it was announced that Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley Read more [...]
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu finished first overall in the ESPN.com blogger poll of the best safeties in the NFL. Polamalu was the unanimous choice as all 8 bloggers on the panel had him #1. That's respect.
The Steelers 7th round draft pick Baron Batch joined me for an interview on the Terrible Podcast yesterday. Please make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes in addition as we will be continuing to produce great episodes all Summer long.
The Steelers 5th round pick linebacker Chris Carter joined 93.7 The Fan to discuss his draft day experience with his brother and his excitement Read more [...]
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau were reportedly present at the makeup workout day of Ohio State defensive end Cameron Heyward. Tomlin reportedly will be in North Carolina today at their Pro Day.
NFL.com Senior Writer Steve Wyche has his latest mock draft up and has the Steelers now taking Derek Sherrod. As many know, I have been on that pick since the beginning in both of my mock drafts, Steelers mock draft 1 & Steelers mock draft 2.
Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer seems a bit closer to trying to get out of Cincinnati as his five-bedroom, two-story property Read more [...]
Flozell Adams did not play after halftime against Ravens because of flu-like symptoms and vomiting, but he tried to stagger back onto the field in the fourth quarter after Jonathan Scott went down with an injury. Great piece on Flozell.
The Steelers Jets pregame release and notes for the AFC Championship Game is now up on Steelers.com.
Former Steelers coach and current CBS NFL analyst Bill Cowher called into 93.7 The Fan to share his thoughts on the playoffs.
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NFL Network analyst Charles Davis and Kurt Warner discuss what the Jets most Read more [...]
Steelers linebacker James Harrison believes the crackdown on hits by the NFL is cramping his style and claimed Tuesday night that he might consider retirement. God I hope not.
NFL Executive VP of Football Operations Ray Anderson reveals the NFL's plan going forward to further enforce player-safety rules in regards to hits last night on the NFL Network.
Mike Mayock, Sterling Sharpe and Solomon Wilcots break down the hits around the NFL this weekend including the two hits by James Harrison.
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Jim Mora Jr. and Charles Davis try to Read more [...]
Cornerback Ike Taylor, who will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2010 season, will not be a holdout when training camp opens, according John Harris, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "Ike is going to honor his contract," said Herman Francois, Taylor's uncle. "That's the way he's been taught. He's going to come to work." It is still early yet, but look for Taylor to be in line behind linebacker LaMarr Woodley as far as a new contract getting done. Also kicker Jeff Reed is looking for a new deal as well.
Speaking of LaMarr Woodley he has been profiled by Sean Conboy in the July 2010 Read more [...]
