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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.

There is a lull in the mini camps right now, but Mike Bires of the Beaver County Times has a look at the running back unit where youth is running ramp-it. Running backs coach Kirby Wilson says the group is the youngest that he has had his 13 seasons in the NFL.

Steelers kicker Jeff Reed joined John Seibel on the Seibel and Starkey show on Friday and talks about the Big 12, his next 7 weeks of training and his recent clearing of charges after finishing 40 hours of community service. Reed says his contract negotiations are at a standstill right now.

Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward joined Stan and Guy on ESPN 1250 radio for an interview after his charity softball game was rained out last Thursday. Ward is his jovial self and very candid and says he is going to try broadcasting soon.

Bob Smizik posted his thoughts this morning on what the next steps for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger should be.

Steelers.com has posted part 1 of the "Ask The Steelers" segment with quarterback Byron Leftwich.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young may take a little media attention off of Big Ben after Young was cited for misdemeanor assault in connection with a fight at a Dallas strip club after 3 a.m. Sunday morning. There are several related links off the page as well to video of the incident.

The Steelers continued on in their OTA session on Wednesday and head coach Mike Tomlin met the media to answer a few questions. You can listen to the audio below from the PPG. Scott Brown has the transcript as well.

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Wide receiver Hines Ward and center Justin Hartwig have been limited during offseason practices thus far, but Tomlin addressed the Hartwig situation when asked on Wednesday. He is still recovering from the shoulder surgery he had in the offseason and Tomlin sees no reason to rush him back. He reportedly be ready come the start of training camp.

Running back coach Kirby Wilson said on Wednesday that Frank Summers has been working primarily at fullback this offseason. If Frank the Tank is to win a roster spot, then it seems he will need to do so at that position, meaning that the Steelers could indeed carry one less tight end on the active roster come week 1. David Johnson and Sean McHugh may both be on the outside looking in right now or on the bubble at best.

Rookie cornerback Crezdon Butler has made an impression on secondary coach Ray Horton. "(No.) 40 is rising," Horton said of Butler, a 6-1, 190-pounder drafted in the fifth round. "I know I'm talking about a rookie, but it looks like he's going to make our team better." This is great news from a late round round pick, especially being he is a cornerback as well. Butler's name shows up quite a bit in practice reports for good things. He will be one to watch for sure at Latrobe.

Speaking of running backs, Mewelde Moore sat down with 93.7 The Fan Jon Burton at Tuesday’s OTAs and weighed in on Ben’s return. He also tells us where he fits in the Steelers’ crowded backfield, and previews what new tricks the offense could have up their sleeves this fall.

Kara Henderson has a full video report for NFL.com and the NFL Network. The segment revolves around on how the Steelers are handling first-team reps at quarterback. Warren Sapp and Rod Woodson give their 2 cents late in the segment as well.

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Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau was spotted wearing a Aaron Smith's jersey during Thursday's OTA session after wearing James Farrior's on Wednesday. LeBeau is a master at motivating his players, earning their respect and sending them messages.

Nick Fierro of the Morning Call has an article on the opportunity former Steelers 2009 draft pick A.Q. Shipley has to make the Eagles roster. Shipley is a Penn State grad.

Ed Bouchette caught up with current #3 quarterback Charlie Batch to find out about his thoughts on possibly being the starter. Batch is the consummate professional, but even he knows it will be Byron Leftwich or Dennis Dixon under center on week 1. Batch will make a great quarterback coach when he hangs up the clip board.

Steelers Pro Bowl linebacker James Harrison has been working extra hard this week on developing some extra pass rushing moves with defensive assistant and former Steelers linebacker Jerry Olsavsky. I look forward to a strong showing by Deebo in 2010.

John Harris, writes about how 2010 is crunch time for running back Rashard Mendenhall in 2010. Running backs coach Kirby Wilson talks in the article about how Mendenhall is becoming an every down back in the NFL.

Joe Starkey spoke with Steelers cornerbacks William Gay and Bryant McFadden after OTAs. You can listen to the audio of both interviews here.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal has a story on Frank Summers who is recovered from back surgery and looking to make up lost time from his rookie season. Running backs coach Kirby Wilson said the Steelers will use Summers at running back as well as on special teams this Summer.

The Steelers resume spring OTA practices today, but likely will still be without quarterback Ben Roethlisberger again as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has yet to clear Roethlisberger to rejoin the team in their workouts at the team's facility.

Roethlisberger is indeed back in Pittsburgh though and made a public appearance for the first time since being investigated for an allegation of sex assault earlier this year. Roethlisberger played the Hoge Starks Ward Celebrity Golf Classic for Children at the Southpointe course on Monday morning and seemed in good spirits according to WTAE.

NFL.com personnel guru Gil Brandt is back for his weekly live chat today at Noon ET to discuss his views on the latest from around the league. You can ask your question online using the form.

The Joe Walton Celebrity Golf Classic had several former Steeler greats in attendance including Rocky Bleier, L.C. Greenwood, Robin Cole, Andy Russell, Dwayne Woodruff, Randy Grossman and John Banaszak.

You can sign up now for the 22nd Annual Gatorade/Steelers 5K Race, Fitness Walk and Kids’ Kickoff Run will be held on Saturday, September 4, at 9 a.m. at Heinz Field. The race is moving back to Labor Day weekend this year.

Steelers running back coach, Kirby Wilson, told the B.C. Lions player personnel director Roy Shivers they can forget about getting running back, Stefan Logan back. "Kirby told me to forget about him," Shivers said at the Lions training camp Friday. "They like him and they've moved him to slotback. The idea is that they can get him the ball in space and everything. He's opening some eyes. The veterans have gravitated toward him because he's shown stuff in mini-camps. And they plan to use him as a kick returner, too. Kirby told me, 'You're probably not going to get him back.' "

Dale Lolley gives props to Steelers contract negotiator, Omar Khan, and his ability to get 8 of 9 contracts done before training camp starts.

Steelers.com has posted the fan Q & A of rookie Frank "The Tank" Summers. Summers says he considers himself a defensive player playing offense. Got to love his attitude. He fits in well as a Steeler.

Another week, another story on cornerback William Gay. Gay has been focusing on his conditioning and working out with teammates Ike Taylor, James Farrior and Santonio Holmes down in Florida.

Steeler great, Rod Woodson held an online chat on NFL.com and praised defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and linebacker Lawrence Timmons.

It seems the state of Oregon is the first state to adopt the Rooney Rule. The state requires that every public university interview a minority candidate for every open head coaching job.