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Report: Todd Haley Frontrunner For Steelers Offensive Coordinator Job

By Dave Bryan on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 | 2 Comments

Alby Oxenreiter, Sports Director for WPXI, tweets this afternoon that it is his understanding that former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley is the frontrunner for the Pittsburgh Steelers open offensive coordinator job. Since it was announced two weeks ago that Bruce Arians would not return for 2012, Haley was the only interview that has been 100% acknowledged by the Steelers website. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin also has reportedly had interest in Jim Caldwell, Alex Van Pelt and Hue Jackson as well, but if any of those interviews actually did take place, they only have fringe confirmation Read more [...]

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 [...]

Report: Bruce Arians May Not Return As Steelers Offensive Coordinator In 2012

By Dave Bryan on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 | 13 Comments

Gerry Dulac is reporting tonight that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians might not return in 2012. Dulac reports that it is unclear if Arians is retiring or is just not having his contract renewed at this time. Arians has been the Steelers offensive coordinator since 2007 and was the Steelers wide receivers coach from 2004–2006. Before coming to the Steelers, Arians was the Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator from 2001–2003. Steelers president Art Rooney II said in his interview with the Pittsburgh media on Tuesday that some members of the Steelers coaching staff were Read more [...]

Steelers RB Coach Kirby Wilson Remains In Critical Condition, Family Releases Statement

By Dave Bryan on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 | No Comments

The family of Pittsburgh Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson released a statement today to update everyone on his condition. Wilson, who was severely burned during an early morning fire on Jan. 6 at his home, remains hospitalized in critical condition in the Trauma Burn Center at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh according to the release. Wilson sustained burns to over 45 percent of his body in the fire as well as smoke inhalation injuries. The release states that he will need multiple surgeries going forward in his recovery. Below is the statement released today per Steelers.com. “Mr. Kirby Read more [...]

Steelers Six From Around The Web – January 6th – Cotchery Talks Steelers Broncos & Jets Edition

By Dave Bryan on Friday, January 6th, 2012 | No Comments

Maurkice Pouncey and Jerricho Cotchery were both interviewed on 93.7 The Fan and Pouncey made it very clear several times that he is very tired answering questions about Tim Tebow and that he does not date Tebow. Cotchery talks about being part of the Steelers and the upcoming game against the Denver Broncos. Cotchery also was on WFAN in New York and talked about New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes and the problems going on with the Jets. Cotchery is even on the latest episode of Steelers Speaks with Teresa Varley. Rick Smith, the agent for Rashard Mendenhall, said that Mendenhall’s Read more [...]

Steelers RB Coach Kirby Wilson Badly Burned In House Fire

By Dave Bryan on Friday, January 6th, 2012 | 2 Comments

Pittsburgh Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson was badly burned in a house fire in Seven Fields, Butler County according to WPXI TV. He was flown to a Pittsburgh-area hospital and there is no word on his condition. The house fire reportedly started shortly before 3 a.m. on Friday. Wilson was hired on Jan. 29, 2007, came to Pittsburgh with 19 years of coaching experience at both the collegiate and professional levels. He previously coached for the Arizona Cardinals (2004-06) after spending two seasons as running backs coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002-03). Thoughts and prayers Read more [...]

Steelers OC Bruce Arians Dismisses Ole Miss Speculation

By Dave Bryan on Thursday, December 1st, 2011 | No Comments

It seems that we can put to bed the speculation that Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians could have interest in leaving to coach at Ole Miss, as he pretty much dismissed that speculation today when he talked to the media. The Birmingham News speculated back on the 21st of November that Arians could be candidate for the vacant head coaching job at Ole Miss following the termination of Houston Nutt early in November. Pittsburgh AP writer Will Graves reported via Twitter this afternoon that Arians said he was flattered today by the speculation but added, “I can’t even stand rookies”. Arians, Read more [...]

Report: Steelers RB Coach Kirby Wilson To Interview For Illinois Illini Job

By Dave Bryan on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 | 2 Comments

The news surfaced last night that Steelers quarterback coach Randy Fichtner could have interest in the Memphis Tigers vacant head coaching job and now it is being reported that Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson will interview for the vacant Illinois Illini head coaching job. Wilson is rumored to be a wildcard in the coaching search, bit he did play for the Illini from 1980-81, so the ties are there. He has no head coaching experience, but has coached at the college level with the most notable program being USC as an assistant in 2001. Wilson was hired in 2007 as the Steelers running Read more [...]

Steelers 2011 Training Camp – Day Twenty Recap

By Dave Bryan on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 | 1 Comment

Tuesday marked the final practice at Latrobe as the Steelers will break camp on Wednesday in preparation for their second preseason game against the Eagles on Thursday. Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor underwent successful surgery today to repair his broken left thumb suffered last Friday against the Redskins and he anticipates returning before the Steelers play the Ravens in week 1. Mike Tomlin held his weekly news conference today and ruled out Taylor, Emmanuel Sanders, Chris Kemoeatu, Bryant McFadden, Cortez Allen, Mario Harvey and Crezdon Butler for the Thursday game. Eugene Bright remains Read more [...]

John Clay Walk-off Incident Called Misunderstanding With Coaches

By Dave Bryan on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 | 3 Comments

Mark Kaboly and Ed Bouchette both report via Twitter that the Monday incident of undrafted rookie running back John Clay walking off the field was a simple misunderstanding by Clay. Reportedly running backs coach Kirby Wilson told Clay to leave after making a mistake and Clay thought he meant go to locker room. Clay walked towards the lockerroom and was tracked down by a Steelers staffer and told to return. Clay returned for the end of drills and even ran with the running backs after practice and even did his daily duty of carrying in shoulder pads of teammates. With that out of the way now, Read more [...]

Diesel Jonathan Dwyer Likely Headed For Tune Up On The Practice Squad

By Dave Bryan on Friday, August 20th, 2010 | 1 Comment

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced today in his weekly press conference that rookie 6th round draft pick running back Jonathan Dwyer is doubtful to play Saturday night versus the Giants with a shoulder injury he suffered against Detroit last week. Dwyer has not participated in the hitting portions of practice this week and continues to miss valuable practice time in the process. This is the second injury since camp started for Dwyer, who by all reports was a little out of shape upon arriving at Latrobe. Dwyer first battled a hamstring strain right as camp started and was just getting back Read more [...]

Steelers Six From Around The Web – Thursday August 12th – Giving 4-3 Looks To The “O” Edition

By Dave Bryan on Thursday, August 12th, 2010 | No Comments

Scott Brown blogged that he too thinks that Hines Ward will make it the Hall of Fame, but not likely on his first try. In my article this past week, I think he needs just 2 more average seasons to be a stone cold, lead pipe lock with the log jam ahead of him waiting to get in.. Mark Kaboly writes about how the Steelers are already prepping for opposing 4-3 defenses as they open the season with three consecutive games against 4-3 teams in the Falcons, Titans and Buccaneers. This also means the young guys are learning to work off of cards and how scout teams work as well. Good to see this detail Read more [...]

Steelers Six From Around The Web – Friday June 25th – America Needs Football Edition

By Dave Bryan on Friday, June 25th, 2010 | 1 Comment

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. Read more [...]

Steelers Six From Around The Web – Monday June 14th – Skippy On The Radio Edition

By Dave Bryan on Monday, June 14th, 2010 | No Comments

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 Read more [...]

Steelers Six From Around The Web – Thursday June 3rd – Crezdon Gets Credit Edition

By Dave Bryan on Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 | No Comments

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 Read more [...]

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