The Steelers 2010 draft is now in the books. The 3 day event started slow paced on day 1 and 2, but day 3 was a whirlwind. I am still trying to catch up and will likely work through the mid morning. It was an old school draft so to speak. "In Colbert We Trust", I need to always remind myself this. I started to lose the faith after Friday night, but after the 4 rounds on Saturday, everything makes much more sense. Here is a quick recap. Round 1 was as good as pick as any, especially if you like versatile offensive linemen. Florida center Maurkice Pouncey should be with Steelers for a long time. Read more [...]

Day one was excellent in my opinion for the Steelers when they drafted Florida offensive linemen Maurkice Pouncey. Pouncey fit a need can contribute right away more than likely and is versatile. Day 2 of the draft in my opinion was not as fruitful. They started with talk that the Steelers wanted to move up in round 2. Smoke screen? Perhaps, but one really never knows for sure. Either it was a smoke screen or the price was just too much. In my opinion things were going the perfect way for the Black and Gold as a few players were sliding down the board. A lot of the fan base was hoping for Golden Read more [...]

Milledgeville Police Chief Woodrow Blue told TMZthey have completed their investigation regarding the sexual assault allegation against Ben Roethlisberger. The investigation included a follow-up interview with the alleged victim, but the Chief said they still would like to do a follow-up interview with Big Ben, who still is not talking. The dates and times are now officially set for the Steelers 2010 preseaon schedule. The schedule was released last week with a few times yet to be determined. The Steelers will play the Lions, Giants, Broncos and Pathers this year in their four preseaon games. The Read more [...]

The 2009 season was a disappointment overall for Steelers fans, but it did offer up some very enjoyable and memorable plays. Below I have ranked what I believe to be the top 15 most memorable plays of the 2009 season. The countdown will start at #15 and go backwards to #1. #15 The Big Legursky - Backup center Doug Legursky got to play fullback on a short touchdown run by Rashard Mendenhall against the Chargers. Legursky makes a nice block on the play, but it was the last time we saw him in that role in 2009. [flv:http://video.nfl.com/films/s2009/nflcom/w04/091004_phl_wk4_bp_mendenhall_1yd_td_700k.mp4 Read more [...]

The Steelers officially announced the hiring of Al Everest as the team’s new special teams coordinator, something we announced a few days ago. Keep your eyes on former Bucs wide receivers coach Richard Mann. He is reportedly interviewing today with the Redskins, but if he isn't hired, he might get a call from Mike Tomlin. Tomlin coached with Mann at Tampa and Mann is also a native of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley will play in a charity basketball game put on by New Orleans Saints defensive back Mike McKenzie, Friday, Feb. 5, in Miami. Steelers Hall of Fame Read more [...]

Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor and linebacker James Farrior are working with renowned trainer Tom Shaw and three Florida State draft prospects down in Florida. I hope Shaw has a fountain of youth pool. The weekly Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat transcript is up on PPG. Bouchette says he voted for Heath Miller, Jeff Reed and LaMarr Woodley for the Pro Bowl. He also thinks the Steelers will try to re-sign free safety Ryan Clark. ESPN AFC North blogger, James Walker, gives a 70% chance that the Steelers will retain free agent kicker Jeff Reed. Walker also list other under the radar free agents Read more [...]

Two of the most pressing offseason things the Steelers will need to do, outside of the draft and free agency, is to get contract extensions done with wide receiver Santonio Holmes and linebacker LaMarr Woodley. Both players enter 2010 with it being their final years on their contracts. Both Holmes and Woodley put up career numbers with Holmes falling 1 reception short of 80 on the season and Woodley closing out the 2009 season by registering at least a half a sack or better for the final 8 games. The contract extension that Holmes is likely to receive will be somewhere in the neighborhood of Read more [...]

Below are seven matchups or things to look for on Sunday as the Steelers take on the Miami Dolphins. Wildcat Hunting - The Steelers struggled against the Browns offense that ran Joshua Cribbs out of the Wildcat. The Dolphins run it without many flaws. Even though running back Ronnie Brown is missing, the Dolphins offense can still run the package. Cold Ginn Time - We all now about the problems the Steelers have had on special teams this year. Dolphins return man Ted Ginn Jr. is dangerous in the return game and Anthony Madison will need to lead the coverage teams in tracking down the game Read more [...]

Mike Tomlin said it best following the Steelers 23-20 win on Sunday versus the Baltimore Ravens. Not dead yet! That is pretty much the long and short of it following an afternoon of some good and bad Steelers football. The Steelers defense, who had been responsible for several 4th quarter collapses this season, did not surrender any 4th quarter points to the Ravens today. The defense forced some turnovers and was aided by several Ravens miscues and penalties. The Ravens committed 11 penalties for 113 yards on the day. One resulted in a negating a Willis McGahee touchdown and following a few more Read more [...]

Newly re-signed linebacker and special teamer Keyaron Fox is happy to be staying put with the Champs. Members of the Steelers Super Bowl XLIII winning team including linebackers Larry Foote and LaMarr Woodley, safety Ryan Mundy and assistant offensive line coach Harold Goodwin, will be recognized during the Michigan alumni players flag football game. The Steelers have not started contract extension talks with Hines Ward as of yet, who is entering a contract season. Steelers Post-Gazette beat writer Ed Bouchette is projecting a 75:25 carry split between Willie Parker and Rashard Mendenhall Read more [...]

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin faced the media following the 35-24 win versus the San Diego Chargers. Tomlin started with saying that the big people on both sides of the ball played well today and noted the play of the Steelers special teams play. Tomlin said there is a very mentally tough group right now in the locker room. Tomlin went on to say that he went into the game wanting to be very aggressive and wanted to establish a tone in the second half of the game. Tomlin said he has great deal of belief in the defensive unit, thus his aggressiveness. Tomlin went on to say that running back Read more [...]

The Steelers wrapped up practice preparations on Friday before flying to Tennessee to face the Titans on Sunday. DE Brett Keisel (knee) practiced fully for the third straight day and is listed as questionable on the Friday injury report. There is an outside chance he will be held out to be ready for the playoffs. S Ryan Clark (foot), LB James Harrison (foot), S Troy Polamalu (foot) and LB LaMarr Woodley (knee) all practiced fully again on Friday and are listed as probable. T Marvel Smith (back) remains status quot and is listed as out again this week.

On Thursday the Steelers continued practice preparations for the Sunday game versus the Tennessee Titans. As usual, T Marvel Smith (back) was not present and has long been ruled out again. DE Brett Keisel (knee) worked fully for the second straight day. S Ryan Clark (foot), LB James Harrison (foot), S Troy Polamalu (foot) and LB LaMarr Woodley all returned to practice fully after having Wednesday off. RB Willie Parker (not injury related), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related) and WR Hines Ward (not injury related) also returned to work fully on Thursday after getting their normal Wednesday day Read more [...]

The Steelers held practice on Wednesday in preparation for their week 16 show down with the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Some good news as DE Brett Keisel (knee) had full participation in practice on Wednesday. S Ryan Clark (foot), LB James Harrison (foot), RB Willie Parker (not injury related), S Troy Polamalu (foot), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related), T Marvel Smith (back), WR Hines Ward (not injury related) and LB LaMarr Woodley (knee) all did not participate on Wednesday. Marvel Smith is the only one of those listed not expected to be able to play this week as everyone else should be able Read more [...]

This week’s issue of Sports Illustrated features the Steelers defense with linebacker LaMarr Woodley on the cover hovering over Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. The cover features the headline STEEL CURTAIN II - DEFENSE - That Same Old December Song in the NFL.

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