Veteran center Justin Hartwig said he is worried about his future with the team because he sees what is happening with rookie Maurkice Pouncey taking over his job. Hartwig, though, said he wants to remain with the Steelers. You can listen to his media interview from yesterday right here.

Speaking of Pouncey, it is a big week for him, but you would not know it by this interview yesterday. For a rookie, he is very relaxed and poised with the media. He also says he and former Steelers center Dermontti Dawson have reached out to one another.

Dale Lolley caught up with Frank Summers to talk about his chances of making the 53 man roster as a fullback and what it takes to learn the position.

Steelers rookie inside linebacker Stevenson Sylvester joined the FAN Morning show yesterday to talk about his progress in camp and the upcoming Pitt Panthers v. Utah Utes game. He also talks about his transition from college to the NFL and the mentoring he has received from the veterans.

Safety Troy Polamalu says the team can survive without Ben Roethlisberger for the first 4 games and understands the defense has to step up and play a bigger role. Troy also did a Q & A with the Sporting News as well in which he talks about how much longer he will play.

Another nugget on the giving Troy Polamalu as he and Nike teamed up to donate $140,000 worth of football equipment to the American Samoa Department of Education.

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Perhaps the biggest news to come out of the Thursday Mike Tomlin press conference was the word that Jonathan Scott would work at right tackle with the first-string offense after Flozell Adams exits. We broke down Adams 11 snaps earlier in the week and he was not even close with his pass blocking. Adams hopefully will improve leaps and bounds this week as we will be watching both very closely. The fact is that neither measure up to Willie Colon thus far from where we are standing.

John Harris wrote about the battle for the left cornerback position between Bryant McFadden and Keenan Lewis. Lewis has made tremendous improvement, but for right now I still believe McFadden is your number one corner. It is nice to finally have some solid depth at the position as Joe Burnett has made quite the progress as well from the tape we have watched.

Speaking of the secondary, Dale Lolley writes that McFadden and strong safety Troy Polamalu are the keys to plugging leaky pass defense of 2009.

Tunch Ilkin and Craig Wolfley hosted the second installment of the 2010 SteelersTV Training Camp Special on Steelers.com. Be prepared to have some time set aside as it is almost 25 minutes long, but features some great footage.

If you missed the radio interview of Ben Roethlisberger on the Mark Madden show, you can listen to it here on the 105.9 Podcast page.

Perhaps the best sports radio yesterday was the interview Stan and Guy had with Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Florio was was spewing conspiracy theories about Dennis Dixon and Stan Savran in so many words was telling him he was full of crap. Florio also came in unprepared and did not know that Dixon started the Ravens game because Charlie Batch was out injured in addition to Ben Roethlisberger. You can listen here.

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Defensive Coordinator and newly inducted Hall of Famer Dick LeBeau returned to his coaching duties on Monday and spoke with the Pittsburgh media for the first time since his induction speech. He held court as only he can hold and turned an after practice interview into a must see. What a great man he is.

Mark Kaboly talked to linebackers coach Keith Butler, who is rumored to be the heir apparent at defensive coordinator when Dick LeBeau finally retires in 25 more years. I am kidding about 25 years, but judging by his HOF speech, it is too early to even suggest when he might retire. Age is just a number.

Dale Lolley wrote about the double digit sack quest of Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons in the Observer Reporter this morning. We did a great breakdown of Timmons as well last week if you missed it.

Scott Brown gives a closer look at second year, undrafted Steelers running back Isaac Redman. Redman admits he arrived at St. Vincent College in less than stellar football shape, last year and almost failed the conditioning test. Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians has said Redman is the best running back in pass protection right now as well as Redman looks to crack the 53 man roster this Summer.

Teresa Varley of Steelers.com sits down to talk with the two-time winning Super Bowl quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger for a rare one on one interview.

Former Steelers offensive linemen Darnell Stapleton and Cameron Stephenson found jobs on Monday. Stapleton signed with the Patriots while Stephenson signed with the Chargers. They both will be hard pressed though to make the opening day rosters.

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A reminder that the Steelers will play under the lights tonight when they hold their annual night practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium. Practice begins at 7 p.m. and will be preceded by a 15-minute autograph session at 6:45 p.m. We expect a ton of Tweets tonight from Latrobe.

Ed Bouchette writes in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about the lack of experienced depth the Steelers have at the running back position. Not a ton of career carries between all the backs on the roster.

Mark Kaboly writes about how veteran Charlie Batch is finding out first-hand how hard it is to get snaps when the Steelers are trying to get two quarterbacks ready for the season. Through 8 practices and more than 20 team periods, Batch has taken just two snaps.

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Dale Lolley writes about the possibility of the Steelers offense to run more gadget plays for spark in 2010 with fleet-footed quarterback Dennis Dixon. It was reported Thursday, that Dixon has even been lining up as a running back at times.

Steelers offensive line coach Sean Kugler joined John Seibel and Joe Starkey for an interview on 93.7 The Fan to update the guys on his first training camp with the team. Great interview as Kugler talks about several things.

Bengals.com has a respect piece on Dick LeBeau who helped mentor head coach Marvin Lewis when Lewis broke into the NFL in 1992 when they were both in Pittsburgh. LeBeau encouraged Lewis to take the Bengals job about a week after LeBeau lost it and even would have worked for Lewis in Cincinnati according to the story. I for one am glad we got him back from the Bengals.

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Mark Kaboly writes that new Steelers offensive line coach Sean Kugler is teaching the offensive line to be much more physical instead of trying to be a finesse unit. Kugler is implementing zone, man and gap-blocking schemes in camp.

Rookie wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders continues to look great and camp and talked Wednesday more about how he routinely would go up against NFL cornerbacks while training with Deion Sanders at his Prime U. camp in Texas. Sanders has kept in close touch with his new found mentor every day.

Gene Collier of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes that new special teams coach Al Everest brings a very different approach to the unit this season that was a mess last year.

Dale Lolley writes that Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace is no longer just a deep threat as he has improved his route running in the process of becoming an every-down receiver. Wallace is being counted on to make a big jump in 2010 and fill the shoes vacated by Santonio Holmes.

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu chatted with the media yesterday and discussed Dick LeBeau’s impact on the Steeler defense and on his career, and shared his thoughts on what to expect from the defense this year. Mike Wallace, Ryan Clark and Rashard Mendenhall also all had interviews on 93.7 The Fan yesterday.

NFL Network takes a look at the legacy of Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, who will be inducted this weekend into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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ESPN North blogger James Walker reported on Monday that linebacker LaMarr Woodley would not be holding out this training camp. I am not sure why this was treated as breaking news around Steeler Nation as Woodley has said along he would report on time. Nearly every interview he has stated that. To me, this is a little media sensationalism trying to stir things up one last time before camp. It's not news, people.

Washington Observer writer Dale Lolley suggest that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger ease the burden on his teammates on Friday or Saturday and address the media questions surrounding his tumultuous offseason early in camp.

Former Steelers running back Chuck Sanders said Monday that his charity is giving $100,000 to an employment fund supporting the Pittsburgh anti-gang program. Good to see Sanders in the midst of his life's work. Chuck Noll must be proud!

PPG columnist Ron Cook writes that he thinks there is no one better than head coach Mike Tomlin to deal with the upcoming season of challenges.

In their second pre season training camp "Agree to Disagree" segment on Steelers.com, Bob Labriola and Mike Prisuta preview the Steelers defensive positions and competitions for the upcoming training camp in Latrobe.

Kaye Cowher was laid to rest on Monday at a private funeral service in Raleigh, North Carolina. Among those in attendance were Steelers President Art Rooney II and Kevin Colbert, director of football operations. Pittsburgh sports fans also lost another legend on Monday as John Barbero, the public address announcer for Penguins, died at 65 of complications from a brain tumor. He will be forever remembered.

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Observer-Reporter writer Dale Lolley has a snapshot article for SteelCityInsider.net on undrafted free agent Lindsey Witten. Witten is trying to make the team as an outside linebacker after playing defensive end for the University of Connecticut. According to Lolley, Witten has bulked up to 250 pounds and is ready for camp to start.

If you missed it yesterday, I posted my thoughts and reasoning on why the Steelers will not let outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley just walk away next year. Hopefully it calms your nerves.

Part 1 of the Ask The Steelers segment with first round draft pick Maurkice Pouncey is up on Steelers.com. Pouncey notes how fellow Gator Max Starks has helped make it easier for him to transition into an NFL caliber lineman.

The Sound Mind, Sound Body Football Academy directed by Steelers wide receiver Antwaan Randle El takes place this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Thornton High School in Harvey, Illinois. Admission is free, but you must register at www.soundmindsoundbodycamp.com, or call (708) 653-1391. It is put on by: The El Foundation and The Lifting As We Climb Foundation.

NFL.com reporter Jason La Canfora continues to insist the Steelers may shuffle Trai Essex to left tackle and Max Starks over to right tackle. I continue to insist I do not think this happens.

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NFL Films digs deep into its video archives to uncover some never-seen-before images from Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh as well as some of the league's most memorable moments there in their Used To Be A Ballpark Series. Fast forward through the crap about Memorial Stadium in Baltimore. This video is featured this week on NFL.com.

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The biggest news today is that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has agreed to a three-year contract extension. Tomlin's new contract extension will carry him through 2014. His original contract when the Steelers hired him in 2007, had one year and an option left on it. Ed Bouchette also writes that football operations director Kevin Colbert as he is in the final year of his contract.

In other big news from Monday, ESPN James Walker reported that Steelers outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley will not be given an extension before this season starts. The Steelers normally do not negotiate contracts while the season is underway, so that leaves around 8 weeks left to get something done. The biggest obstacle is the 30% rule and the guaranteed money needed to get around it that seems to be a hanging point. The Steelers could use the franchise tag if it is in the new CBA, when one is agreed upon. Woodley said on the Sirius radio show, Moving The Chains, he was not going to pout about it and things will work themselves out. He has no control over it.

John Harris caught up with former Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend, who hasn't given up hope of returning to the NFL or even the Steelers in 2010. He is staying in shape by working out with speed and conditioning coach Tom Shaw down in Florida. Should an injury or two happen in the Steelers secondary, Townsend very well could be on speed dial. Let's hope not.

Dale Lolley has resurfaced and writes about how big of challenge head coach Mike Tomlin faces headed into this season. Lolley says if the Steelers some how make the playoffs in 2010, it would be Tomlin's best coaching job to date and it is hard to argue that from the way things look right now.

Ravens veteran wide receiver Derrick Mason wasn’t shy about making his expectations known about the upcoming season during an interview with 105.7 The Fan. Mason said, “Anything less than a Super Bowl win, really, is a disappointment to us.” Prepare to be disappointed Mr. Mason.

The handicappers at Bodog.com have released the over/under props win totals for all 32 teams for the 2010 season. Right now the Steelers are at 8.5. They have the Colts and Chargers leading the AFC way with 11 and the Saints on the NFC side with 10.5.

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Steelers safety Troy Polamalu gave a great interview to Tom Robinson of the Virginian-Pilot while he was in town for the William and Mary football camp. Polamalu said, owners would be selfish to lock out players for the 2011 season saying, "America needs football.

Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall and running backs coach Kirby Wilson helped coach in the four-day football camp in Miesau, Germany. Seems not too many Steeler fans were present.

ESPN is running a poll for the best teams ever of the AFC North teams. AFC North blogger James Walker has a short synopsis of the 1975 Steelers. I wonder if Walker was even born yet. I am glad to say I remember that team of my youth.

Part 3 of the Steelers.com "Ask the Steelers" segment with rookie running back Jonathan Dwyer is up now. Dwyer says he was assigned #41 as you would expect and says the number does not define him. Great answer.

If you are a member, Dale Lolley has contributed a snapshot article for Scout on undrafted guard Dorian Brooks from from James Madison University. Although he is a long shot to make the final 53 man squad, a great camp could give him a shot at the practice squad.

Although there is no salary cap this season, we have updated our Steelers 2010 Steelers salary cap page to reflect all of the signings of rookies contracts, both drafted and undrafted.

Limas Sweed joined the action on day one of the on field OTA practice session yesterday. He released a statement first thanking the Steelers for their support as he dealt with some personal issues. The personal issues have still not yet been disclosed and Sweed did not talk to reporters after practice. Gerry Dulac points out that Sweed could battle a 5th round pick this year for the #5 receiver spot on the 53 man roster. Sweed also is wearing #80 now instead of #14.

Wide receiver Hines Ward was the one notable no-show yesterday at the OTA practice, while nose tackle Casey Hampton looks in great shape according to defensivwe end Aaron Smith. Strong safety Troy Polamalu was also back running around which is a great sign foir Steeler Nation. Usually, Polamalu works out with fitness trainer Marv Marinovich in Southern California during this time of year and skips the OTA's. Steelers Depot has learned that the starting center yesterday was Doug Legursky who anchored the line in place of Justin Hartwig who is still recovering from shoulder surgery. Kraig Urbik snapped on the second team unit on the scrimmage portions of practice. Hartwig did snap some on 7-on-7 drills.

Defensive line assistant coach and former linebacker Jerry Olsavsky, running back Mewelde Moore, defensive end Ziggy Hood, center Justin Hartwig, linebacker Patrick Bailey and running back Rashard Mendenhall all have their draft day memories up now on Steelers.com.

Dale Lolley thinks like I do and has the Steelers drafting center Maurkice Pouncey in round 1. If you missed my selections, you can find them here.

The Steelers 2010 schedule dates will be released tonight at around 7 eastern. We might get it early from the NFL office though. Here is the link to the cool NFL.com interactive page.

Head Coach Mike Tomlin and Director of football operations Kevin Colbert talked about this weekend's NFL draft during their yearly press conference on Monday. You can read the transcript here or watch the presser below.

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