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Steelers Six From Around The Web – Wednesday June 22nd – Ben Been Burress Buddy Edition

By on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 | No Comments

Ben Roethlisberger says he’s been in frequent contact with Plaxico Burress since Burress was released from prison earlier this month, and he’s excited about what Burress can do when he returns to the football field. “I’ve talked to Plax a number of times in the last couple of weeks,” Roethlisberger told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. “I told him, ‘Hey, if you came back here that would be awesome, but I’m just happy to see you playing again’ because he’s a good guy.” Bob Pompeani caught up with Roethlisberger and Brett Keisel on day two of the Roethlisberger annual football Read more [...]

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Steelers 2007 Free Agency Timeline Of Alan Faneca Contract Talks

By on Thursday, May 12th, 2011 | 2 Comments

There seems to be several misunderstandings out there of the timeline of events that eventually led to the Steelers not re-signing guard Alan Faneca and letting him walk following the 2007 season. I wrote a few days ago that it was a good decision based on the money wanted by Faneca and the attitude he had. I have assembled a timeline of the offseason prior to the start of the 2007 season below so everyone has a firm grasp of how those events transpired. It should be noted and no surprise that the Steelers like to extend their potential free agents the offseason before they are to enter the Read more [...]

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The Evidence Pointing To Steelers Possibly Drafting Aaron Williams In 1st Round

By on Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 | No Comments

The 2011 NFL Draft is just under 5 days away now and all of the Pro Days and pre draft visits have been completed. The speculation is rampant of who the Steelers will draft in round one, should they not trade the pick, and many of the so-called draft experts and non experts have the Steelers selecting Texas cornerback Aaron Williams with the 31st overall selection Thursday night. There are many arguments that can be made why the Steelers should not draft Williams, but for the sake of this article I will focus on the evidence that points to Williams being perhaps the odds on favorite right now Read more [...]

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Kevin Colbert Loves Himself Some 1st Round Positional Value – Value Draft History

By on Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 | No Comments

Kevin Colbert loves value and especially so with his first round selections. Below is a quick history of the first rounders he has drafted since taking over in 2000 and the positional value those players offered. At the end I offer up a few players that fit the mold as both positional values that also fit perhaps a need. This is an exercise of positional value only, so don’t get too upset. 2000 – WR Plaxico Burress – This was the first draft for Colbert and after they selected Burress 8th overall, head coach Bill Cowher said they drafted him because they needed a playmaker. Burress was a top Read more [...]

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Cornerbacks & Offensive Linemen Drafted By Steelers During The Kevin Colbert Era

By on Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 | 2 Comments

The NFL combine is now over and we start the countdown to the 2011 NFL draft in April. Without a doubt, cornerbacks and offensive linemen look to be a high priority for the Steelers this go around. It would not be surprising to see two of each drafted this year. Being as these two positions are perhaps the biggest need, I thought it would be fun to look back at the cornerbacks and offensive linemen drafted by the Steelers in the Kevin Colbert era that started back in 2000. Below are the 26 players that fit that description and some quick notes on each. Year Round Overall Player POS College 2010 1 18 Maurkice Read more [...]

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Steelers Draft Stategy Wide Open After Offensive Line Signings

By on Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 | 4 Comments

The recent moves by the Steelers to keep in tact most of the offensive line and depth from the 2008 season now opens up the chance to truly draft the best player available in the upcoming 2009 NFL draft. Free agents Chris Kemoeatu, Willie Colon, Trai Essex and Max Starks are all back in the fold with only Marvel Smith and Kendall Simmons being allowed to get away, both of which were injury concerns going forward. Headed into free agency and the draft, it look that drafting an offensive lineman in round one would be a priority. Now the Steelers can let round one come to them and choose the best Read more [...]

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Fireworks Unlikely For Steelers At Midnight

By on Thursday, February 26th, 2009 | No Comments

As free agency officially begins at midnight tonight, the Steelers will likely be on the sidelines watching all of the action. A salary cap report earlier in the day by Adam Schefter said the Steelers were only $7,400,000.00 under the $127,000,000.00 salary cap. My Steelers salary cap estimation has them at $9,476,280.00 under the cap after the release of Simmons and Humpal and the tendering of the other five players. This leaves me off by $2,076,280.00 which I am sure is an error on my part by missing some dead money along with being off a bit on a few contracts. Before the Steelers go after Read more [...]

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Steelers Release G Simmons And LB Humpal

By on Thursday, February 26th, 2009 | No Comments

The Steelers released former 2002 first round draft pick right guard Kendall Simmons and linebacker Mike Humpal on Thursday. Simmons tore his Achilles tendon in the fourth game of 2008 and was placed on injured reserve. Humpal, was a 2008 sixth-round draft pick and also was on injured reserve with a neck injury. Incoming search terms for the article:james harrison hits massoquaiSimmons lb steelerssteelers former linbacker kendall

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Early 2009 Steelers Salary Cap Numbers

By on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 | 11 Comments

Here is an early look at the Steelers 2009 salary cap situation. These numbers are not exact, but to the best of my research are close. Listed is the 2009 base salary of players under contract and the estimated 2009 cap charge. The 2009 NFL salary cap is set to be 127 million dollars per team and my best estimation, the Steelers are right at about 100 million. This means they are roughly 27 million under the cap at this time. I will break down who will likely be a cap casualty in future post, but as of right now, I could see Larry Foote and Kendall Simmons as possible cap casualties. Please note Read more [...]

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A Giant Measuring Stick For The Steelers On Sunday

By on Saturday, October 25th, 2008 | No Comments

Tomorrow’s game against the New York Giants will be a huge measuring stick of where exactly the Steelers are in comparison to the rest of the league. The Steelers combined opponents record thus far is 13-24, with no opponent having better than a .500 record. The rest of the schedule starting Sunday has Steeler opponents at a 35-29 record, with four teams having a better than .500 winning percentage. The Steelers have a league-high 25 sacks on defense and are back to their old blitzing ways under defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau. On Sunday the Steelers must put pressure on Giants quarterback Eli Read more [...]

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Steelers sign RB Najeh Davenport

By on Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 | No Comments

The Steelers today signed former running back Najeh Davenport to help add depth to their injured offensive backfield roster. Davenport worked out late this morning and signed a contract early this afternoon. Davenport played for the Steelers the past two seasons but was released after the Steelers drafted running back Rashard Mendenhall. To make room on the roster the Steelers placed Mendenhall (fractured shoulder) and guard Kendall Simmons (ruptured Achilles) on injured reserve. Incoming search terms for the article:najeh davenport salary

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Steelers Survive Bloodbath

By on Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 | No Comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers survived a bloodbath of injuries and inconsistent play to beat the rival Baltimore Ravens 23-20 Monday Night.  Jeff Reed nailed home a 46 yard field on the Steelers first possession in overtime. The game was marred with injuries for both teams, but more so for the Steelers. Rookie running back Rashard Mendenhall will be lost for the season with a fractured shoulder as will right guard Kendall Simmons with a torn Achilles tendon.  Backup linebacker and special teamer Andre Frazier was carted off the field on a stretcher when he was injured on the games opening kickoff. Read more [...]

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