I think the interview that Ike Taylor gave to Jim Rome yesterday on the Jim Rome is Burning show flipped the optimism of several in Steeler Nation of the possibility of Taylor being re-signed by the Steelers when and if free agency opens and it really shouldn't have in my opinion. The interview was a very candid one and the first time we have really seen Ike take even more of a posturing stance in regards to his free agency status. That is not really surprising if you ask me. Taylor's voice of uncertainty in is future is certainly understandable at this point and time as well. His statement Read more [...]

Safety Ryan Clark, the Steelers player rep, was telling teammates yesterday evening that they are free to report to work today. Of course the owners have appealed the ruling of Judge Susan Nelson, so we shall see what this morning brings. Clark will be on 93.7 The Fan this morning for his weekly spot and it should be an interesting interview. The Steelers held their 2011 pre draft press conference on Monday and really did not reveal too much as expected. Ed Bouchette and Gerry Dulac do a good job recapping the nothing presser in the video below. Scott Brown thinks the Steelers will draft Read more [...]

John Harris wrote on Saturday that New York, Philadelphia, Denver, St. Louis, Arizona and Houston are some of the teams targeting Steelers free agent cornerback Ike Taylor. Ed Bouchette has a look back at the Steelers 1971 draft that produced eight Super Bowl starters. I think we all can name them alphabetically by now. Dale Lolley has a look at the defensive line position in the upcoming draft and a few names the Steelers might have their sights on. Steelers.com is having a Draft Day Sweepstakes in which you can win four tickets to a Steelers 2011 regular season home game at Heinz Field. Read more [...]

Linebacker Lawrence Timmons will throw out the ceremonial first pitch tonight at Blair County Ballpark for the Altoona Curve. Ed Bouchette has a couple of quick short stories about Chuck Noll and the drafting of Franco Harris as well as how in 2004 Dan Rooney steered Bill Cowher and Kevin Colbert back to Ben Roethlisberger instead of drafting a guard. Roethlisberger said he's optimistic that he and his teammates will be at training camp this summer, despite the current NFL lockout. Wide receiver Antonio Brown is back at Central Michigan University for the week and will be on hand for tonight's Read more [...]

Mark Kaboly wrote about how Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been making big plays with his legs instead of his arm over the past two games against Oakland and Buffalo. Ed Bouchette joined the Seibel and Starkey show on 93.7 The Fan yesterday to discuss the most recent fine levied against linebacker James Harrison and how Dan Rooney is hot about all this. Fox Sports writer Alex Marvez recaps the interview that he conducted with head coach Mike Tomlin yesterday on Sirius NFL Radio in which Tomlin defends the fact that Harrison is trying his best to play within the rules. [phpbay]Steelers Read more [...]

Gerry Dulac reports that unless Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin today who will back-up Ben Roethlisberger at quarterback, it may very well remain a mystery until game day. My money is on Charlie Batch right now as he has earned it and Byron Leftwich could use the extra time to continue to rehab that knee. THE PPG Plus blog is great and this morning Ed Bouchette offers up a few Chuck Noll lightning stories in honor of the delayed start time last night due to lightning. Back-up nose tackle Chris Hoke returned to practice Monday after injuring his knee against Tampa Bay and missing the last Read more [...]

Steelers linebacker James Harrison and Bears linebacker Lance Briggs were named to the All-Pro second team after the Associated Press called for a re-vote due to suspension of Texans linebacker Brian Cushing. Harrison and Briggs tied for fourth in the AP recount, leaving them to share the spot next to fellow Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley as the second-team outside linebackers. Steelers.com has a new "Hearing from Coach Mike Tomlin" interview up. It is not very revealing, but something to chew on nonetheless. 79 more days until training camp, folks. The Bengals claimed running back Walter Read more [...]

The Post-Gazette reports that the four Rooney brothers signed papers on Monday to sell all or part of their ownership in the Steelers to the new investment group headed by their brother Dan Rooney and his son Art. The closing of the deal should occur within two weeks or so. Ben Roethlisberger's accuser never filed rape allegation with sheriff's office to investigate. This is just a money hungry bitch and you can't blame Ben canceling his press conference as to let the attorney do his work. The Steelers will not comment on this either and I do not blame them. Nothing to comment on. Steelers.com Read more [...]

The earnings Of Steelers Dan Rooney have been released. Rooney was sworn in as ambassador last week, but to get the government job, he had to reveal his financial history. Rooney has only received a salary of $2.2 million from the Steelers over the past year and a half. Former Steeler wide receiver Cedric Wilson has been coaching players during a football camp at Liberty High School in Tennessee. I hope he is showing them what bad route running looks like. Chad Ochocinco Johnson Hernadez plans to Twitter this season during games and halftime. You will feel his pain up close and personal as Read more [...]

ESPN The Magazine seventh annual Ultimate Standings were released today, which measures how much MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL franchises give back to the fans in exchange for all the time, money and emotion the fans invest in them. The Steelers ranked number 3 overall and are number one as far as NFL teams go. The Penguins came in at number 7 overall and fourth in the NHL. We will not talk about the Pirates. That is the first rule of Pirate fans. Steeler safety Troy Polamalu was voted smartest player by his AFC North peers in a report on ESPN. He and linebacker James Harrison tied for second in the Read more [...]

Sports Exchange reports that outside linebacker Bruce Davis is looking much improved and getting more comfortable in his transition from defensive end to the linebacker position. Steelers owner Dan Rooney was officially confirmed Thursday night by the United States Senate as ambassador to the Republic of Ireland. Dale Lolley looks at how the Steelers will function without Rooney being around as much. Former Steelers lineman Carlton Haselrig will fight a mixed martial arts match on Saturday at Mellon Arena. It is the first of four Ultimate Cage Fighting Challenge events scheduled for the Read more [...]

According to the Dale Lolley blog, the Steelers are continuing contract talks with offensive tackle Max Starks and tight end Heath Miller among others. The Register-Herald has a story on offensive lineman, Doug Legursky, and his quest to make the Steelers roster again in 2009. Legursky has been working at center and has also played both guard spots. Dale Lolley also caught up with rookie defensive lineman Ra’Shon “Sonny” Harris. Harris says he got a dose of reality when the team released six players to trim its roster to 80 last week. Steelers Owner Dan Rooney is in Washington, D.C. Read more [...]

Once Dan Rooney is confirmed by the Senate as United States Ambassador to Ireland, he will reportedly step down as chairman of the Steelers. Scott Brown from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review has an article about seventh round draft pick, A.Q. Shipley, and his short arms and big determination. Will really need training camp to start so all of this can be solved on the field. Jim Wexell penned an article for the The Tribune-Democrat about number one draft pick, Ziggy Hood and the early reviews on him in mini camp. Ratbirds fullback-halfback Le'Ron McClain, apparently looks about 20 pounds over Read more [...]

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 Read more [...]

Steelers punter Daniel Sepulveda talks about his rehab of his ACL injury and his attitude heading into the 2009 season. Fox News reporter, Major Garrett, says there's still no movement on Dan Rooney becoming ambassador to Ireland as President Obama has yet to send Rooney's nomination to the Senate for confirmation. Kicker Jeff Reed sure likes to show up front in center in photos. Here is a photo slide show of the Steelers visit yesterday to the White House. The Steelers are reportedly talking with the Pennsylvania State Lottery about deals to put the team logo on instant-ticket games. Read more [...]