Former Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart was booked into jail of Alpharetta, Georgia on Wednesday after being charged with driving with a suspended license when stopped for speeding. Stewart was out on a $3,000 bond about four hours later. What is it about Georgia and Steelers quarterbacks? I wonder what sweater he wore for the mug shot. Ed Bouchette discussed the Pro Football Hall of Fame process yesterday morning on 93.7 the Fan as it relates to Dermontti Dawson, Jerome Bettis and recently retired Alan Faneca. Bouchette explains how their may be voter bias against the Steelers now with Read more [...]

Former Steeler Dermontti Dawson was on 93.7 The Fan to talk about the recent Hall of Fame voting and how he feels about not being selected this year. As expected, the Steelers will place a franchise tag on outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley any day now. The tag carries around a $10 million price tag on it for linebackers. The Steelers will likely wait and see how the labor issues play out before working out a long term deal with Woodley. Ed Bouchette said in his online chat that he does not expect receiver Limas Sweed to be in a Steelers uniform after training camp. Sweed is entering the final Read more [...]

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Kansas City Chiefs yesterday and you can read the postgame transcript of the pressers from John Harbaugh and several Ravens players. John Clayton has an AFC playoff Q&A about several topics regarding the final four AFC teams left in the playoffs. Teresa Varley has quotes from Steelers running back Jerome Bettis and center Dermontti Dawson, who are among the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2011. Scott Brown reports how Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians doesn't let critics alter his philosophy. Gerry Dulac has 10 plays Read more [...]

Former Steelers Dermontti Dawson and Jerome Bettis were named Class of 2011 Hall of Fame finalists on Sunday morning. In total, 17 finalist were announced including 2 senior nominees. To be eligible for election, modern-era players and coaches must be retired at least five years. Here are the 17 finalists (*-denotes senior nominee): » Jerome Bettis, RB (1993-95 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 1996-2005 Pittsburgh Steelers) » Tim Brown, WR/KR (1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers) » Cris Carter, WR (1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, Read more [...]

The semifinalists for the 2011 Pro Football Hallof Fame class of 2011 have been released and on it are 3 former Steelers. Jerome Bettis, Kevin Greene and Dermontti Dawson all have made the list. The group was chosen by the Hall of Fame’s Selection Committee from an initial list of 114 preliminary nominees that were announced in September. Below is the full list of the 2011 Pro Football Hall Of Fame Semifinalists Edward DeBartolo, Jr., Owner Richard Dent, DE Chris Doleman, DE/LB Kevin Greene, LB/DE Charles Haley, DE/LB Lester Hayes, CB Cortez Kennedy, DT Art Modell, Owner Ed Sabol, Read more [...]

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is working out with with new quarterbacks coach George Whitfield Jr. at Hampton High School's Fridley Field during his four-game NFL ban according to Hampton athletic director Bill Cardone. Former Steelers running back Jerome Bettis, center Dermontti Dawson, safety Donnie Shell, linebacker Kevin Greene, kicker Gary Anderson, coach Buddy Parker, defensive coordinator Bud Carson, player personnel head Art Rooney Jr. and scout Bill Nunn headline a handful of Steelers nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2011. Steelers reserve lineman Jonathan Read more [...]

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 Read more [...]

Ed Bouchette blogs that Maurkice Pouncey should now be given the starting job at center and the only question left is what to do with Justin Hartwig. He also points out the Steelers used a pony backfield a few times on Saturday night when both Rashard Mendenhall and Isaac Redman lined up in the backfield together. Rookie linebacker Stevenson Sylvester has been turning heads all preseason, but Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler says he needs to play lower and they are going to try to get the high playing out of him so he will have a lower center of gravity. Cornerback Ike Taylor apologized Read more [...]

It is hard to believe that after this past weekend’s Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions that only 21 receivers are currently enshrined in Canton. The latest was a no-brainer, first ballot enshrine in Jerry Rice. That discussion should have lasted all of 2 minutes as Rice’s stats dwarf everyone both active and retired. Every year following the induction ceremonies, the talk begins of next year’s class as well as current players chances of one day getting a bust of their own. Several Steelers come to mind with the list being led by Jerome Bettis, Dermontti Dawson and Hines Ward. I have Read more [...]

The sagging real estate market and economy has taken down another victim this time in the form of Steelers all time great center Dermontti Dawson. Dawson filed for bankruptcy in the Eastern District of Kentucky United States Bankruptcy Court. We wish Dirt the best in his attempt to get reorganized financially. Craig Wolfley explains the Steelers old saying "Hunker-Down-Dawg" and how it relates to the Steelers and the recent loss of right tackle Willie Colon to a season ending injury. Wolf goes on to say that offensive line play is as much attitude as it is "athletic-tude." Hunter Ansley of Read more [...]

Teresa Varley has a story up on Steelers.com about rookie running back Jonathan Dwyer and his wait to be drafted on draft day. Fans can also submit Dwyer a question through the Ask The Steelers section. The agent for kicker Jeff Reed met with Steelers executives Kevin Colbert and Omar Khan in Pittsburgh on Tuesday to negotiate a multiyear contract before July 15. Reed is currently the the franchise player and he must sign a new contract by July 15 or his one-year tender of $2.814 million will take effect. Steelers all-time great center Dermontti Dawson is a coaching intern with the Bengals Read more [...]

The sports writers got it right on the eve of the Super Bowl as Steelers defensive coordinator and former Detroit Lions cornerback Dick LeBeau was elected as a member of the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. LeBeau joins Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Floyd Little and John Randle as 2010 class members. Former Steelers center Dermontti Dawson made the cut of 15 modern day to 10, but did not survive the final cut to 5. Both LeBeau and Little go in as senior nominees. [flv:http://ll.video.nfl.com/films/s2009/nfl-total-access/w22/100206_nfln_hof_dick_lebeau_700k.mp4 480 Read more [...]

The mother of Steelers linebacker James Harrison is expected in court on Monday. She is one of three people charged in connection with the brawl at a VFW Hall in Akron, Ohio, during the Steelers game with the Cleveland Browns in December. Speaking of James Harrison, John Harris reports that Harrison's role changed somewhat in 2009, as he became more responsible for dropping into pass coverage. That resulted in fewer opportunities for him to pass rush. Couple that with un called holding calls and a late season injury, could explain his drop in numbers. I broke the news yesterday that practice Read more [...]

Omar Khan, one of the Steelers top executives, will interview for the general manager's job with the Seattle Seahawks tomorrow. Khan spent the past nine seasons as the Steelers chief negotiator and is their lead salary cap monitor. Mike Tomlin interviewed Bobby April yesterday for the open special teams job on the Steelers roster. April had the same job with the Steelers in 1994 and 1995. He is a top canidate to replace Bob Ligashesky. Panthers quarterbacks coach Rip Scherer has been offered the offensive coordinator job at the University of Virginia. If he does not accept that job, he could Read more [...]

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 Read more [...]