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Steelers RB Coach Kirby Wilson Has Started Physical Rehabilitation

By Dave Bryan on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 | 2 Comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers have updated the status of running backs coach Kirby Wilson on Wednesday afternoon via a short statement on behalf of the family of Wilson. The Statement reads, “Mr. Wilson remains in serious condition in the Trauma Burn Center at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. His status is stable, and he has started his physical rehabilitation. The Wilson family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support.” Wilson reportedly suffered burns over 45 percent of his body in an early morning fire at his house in suburban Pittsburgh back on January 7th. He was initially placed in Read more [...]

If Blue-collar Identity Means Running More, I Am Not Buying It

By Dave Bryan on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 | 9 Comments

The recent report by ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen suggest that Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II did not retain offensive coordinator Bruce Arians for 2012 because Rooney wants the team to shift the offense back toward its blue-collar identity of years past. Well, what exactly does he mean by blue-collar identity? That could mean several things, run more, work ethic, etc. I know what Mortensen is likely implying here and of course the media and fan base will jump right to the idea of running more as he hints in his report. First, there remains a ton of speculation to the Read more [...]

Steelers Six From Around The Web – December 29th – No Free Cars For Cleveland Edition

By Dave Bryan on Thursday, December 29th, 2011 | No Comments

The Bill Doraty Kia dealership in Medina, Ohio will give away cars if the Cleveland Browns shutout the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday. On a related note, if the Steelers shutout the Browns it will be no big deal. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at The Giving Back Fund will be distributing a grant to the Cleveland Heights Police Department that will go towards the purchase and training of a new canine, as well as a K-9 ballistic vest. Roethlisberger has provided this same grant in every visiting city that the Steelers have played in this season. The ESPN Read more [...]

James Harrison Appeal To Be Heard Today At 2 Eastern Time

By Dave Bryan on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 | 2 Comments

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison reportedly will have his appeal for his one game suspension heard today via a phone conversation at 2:00 p.m. eastern time according to ESPN reporter Josina Anderson. Appeals officer Ted Cottrell will preside over the appeal. Cottrell was a defensive coach in the league for 30 years and is one of two people hired and paid jointly by the league and the NFLPA to hear player appeals. The argument that Harrison will likely try to make to Cottrell is that Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy had the football tucked away as if he was running and was Read more [...]

The Terrible Podcast – Steelers Week 14 Odds & Ends Talk Episode

By Dave Bryan on Monday, December 12th, 2011 | No Comments

Season 2, Episode 55 of The Terrible Podcast is up and David Todd and have a little shorter show than normal, but do cram quite a bit of talk in the 30 plus minutes. We start with some recent injury updates today on quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Maurkice Pouncey and how it looks like both are trending towards playing next Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers. We caution that it is still too early to know for certain though if both will or will not play. We talk about several games around the NFL on Sunday and focus in a little on the 49ers loss to the Arizona Cardinals, as that is Read more [...]

Report: NFL Considering Suspending Steelers LB James Harrison

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, December 11th, 2011 | 5 Comments

ESPN reporter Adam Schefter tweeted Sunday morning that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is considering a one or two game suspension for Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison after Thursday night helmet-to-helmet hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy. Harrison hit McCoy in the fourth quarter just after McCoy released a pass after first tucking the ball under his arm and attempting to scramble outside the tackle box. Harrison hit McCoy helmet to facemask and the hit knocked McCoy off his feet and out of the game for two plays. Harrison justified his hit as legal after the game Read more [...]

Todd Marinovich Turned Down A Shot With The Steelers In 1994

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, December 11th, 2011 | 1 Comment

An interesting tidbit came out tonight during the ESPN premier airing of “The Marinovich Project”, a documentary about former 1991 first round draft pick Todd Marinovich. The film covers the life of Marinovich from a child up through his exit from the NFL and beyond. It is well worth seeing if you get a chance. Late in the film Marinovich talks about life after his release from the Los Angeles Raiders after being suspended for the 1993 season for failing his third NFL drug test. He says he decided he wanted to try to play again in 1994 after being away from game and is filmed saying he got a Read more [...]

Steelers Six From Around The Web – November 10th – Worldly Terrible Towels Edition

By Dave Bryan on Thursday, November 10th, 2011 | No Comments

We had Bengals beat writer Joe Reedy on The Terrible Podcast yesterday and his latest article focuses on the preparation of rookie quarterback Andy Dalton as he gets ready to face Dick LeBeau and the Steelers defense for his first time. The only rookie quarterback to beat LeBeau was the Ravens Troy Smith in the 2007 regular-season finale. Trevor Ebaugh points out on the ESPN stats blog that since 2007 the Steelers have averaged 119.4 yards per game rushing when Hines Ward plays and 101.0 in the 8 games without him during that span. With the Joe Paterno firing being the most talked about news Read more [...]

Steelers Six From Around The Web – Wednesday October 26th – Tom Brady Has This One Edition

By Dave Bryan on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 | 3 Comments

Ian Rapoport said on NFL Network yesterday that before the season started a Patriots offensive player told him that Tom Brady said “Against the Steelers, don’t worry, I got it.” You can see the report here as Brady insinuates he owns Dick LeBeau. The pregame release for the Patriots game is up in PDF format and it tells us the Steelers look to open the season 4-0 at Heinz Field for the first time since 2009. Mark Kaboly has his review of the Cardinals game up and it always makes for a good read. Kaboly saw as I saw and stats that Rashard Mendenhall did not have much room to run Sunday. Emmanuel Read more [...]

Steelers Six From Around The Web – Tuesday October 11th – Troy Polamalu Gets Waxed Edition

By Dave Bryan on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 | No Comments

Troy Polamalu joined Mike and Mike this morning to talk about the Steelers win over the Titans and how he feels about getting a wax figure in Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. You can see the unveiling video below. Mike Tomlin held is weekly Tuesday press conference today and updated the injury situation. He also broke down the Jaguars on both sides of the ball per his usual. Emmanuel Sanders was om 93.7 The Fan this morning and talked about the play of Ben Roethlisberger, Max Starks and Weslye Saunders. Really a good interview. I am not a big fan of weekly power rankings, but if you are, Read more [...]

Steelers Six From Around The Web – Monday October 3rd – Talking About The Texans Loss Edition

By Dave Bryan on Monday, October 3rd, 2011 | 2 Comments

Former Steelers running back and current ESPN NFL analyst Merril Hoge shared his thoughts on the Steelers this morning on the Mike and Mike radio show. The great Craig Wolfley was on the 105 The X morning show this morning with Tim Benz to also talk about the Steelers 17-10 loss to the Texans. Ed Bouchette was on 93.7 The Fan this morning to give his breakdown of the loss to the Texans and talked about the state of the lockerroom following the loss. If you missed the post game Q & A with Ben Roethlisberger after the game, you can see the interview here on steelers.com. I have the coverage Read more [...]

Report: Dennis Dixon Will Sign One Year Tender

By Dave Bryan on Monday, August 1st, 2011 | No Comments

ESPN AFC North blogger James Walker is reporting that Steelers restricted free agent quarterback Dennis Dixon will sign his one-year restricted free-agent tender. The move is expected as early as today according to the report, which will allow Dixon to practice later this week. Dixon’s agent Jeff Sperbeck said that the desire for a trade and an opportunity to compete for a starting job elsewhere remains the same, but added it was in the best interest for Dixon to get into training camp before he missed even more time. The Steelers tendered Dixon at a fifth-round level before the lockout started Read more [...]

Dennis Dixon Wants Opportunity To Start & Would Welcome A Trade

By Dave Bryan on Sunday, July 31st, 2011 | 3 Comments

Steelers restricted free agent quarterback Dennis Dixon has yet to sign is tender and his agent Jeff Sperbeck told ESPN that his client would prefer a chance to compete elsewhere rather than be a backup for the Steelers this year. “Dennis would love the opportunity to start,” Sperbeck said. “Yes, we would look forward to an opportunity for a trade — it’s a starting opportunity we’re looking for.” The Steelers placed a fifth-round tender of around $1.2 million on Dixon prior to the lockout and he can entertain offers from others teams until until Aug. 20 and then his rights revert back exclusively Read more [...]

Steelers 2011 Training Camp – Day One Recap

By Dave Bryan on Friday, July 29th, 2011 | 1 Comment

The Steelers 2011 training camp has begun in Latrobe and here is a quick recap of what happened today in case you missed anything. The day started with the official announcement that both tackle Max Starks and wide receiver Antwaan Randle El were being released. The surprising Starks news broke last night and the not surprising news on Randle El came this morning. Art Rooney II joined the DVE morning show to discuss the release of Starks and also said he did not see either James Harrison or Hines Ward missing any playing time due to their recent incidents both were involved in. Rooney also Read more [...]

Report: Steelers Will Not Suspend James Harrison

By Dave Bryan on Thursday, July 28th, 2011 | No Comments

ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols is reporting via Twitter that she talked to Steelers president Art Rooney II today about linebacker James Harrison and that Rooney said that any disciplinary action the team takes will be handled internally and it will not result in any suspensions or disruption of Harrison’s on-field activities. Rooney told Nichols that he has talked to Harrison already about the comments he made that recently appeared in the August issue of Men’s Journal. Harrison has since issued an apology type statement to clarify the remarks he made in the interview and many of his teammates Read more [...]

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