It has been quite a day for Steeler Nation. This morning came the announcement that linebacker James Harrison will be lost for several weeks with a right orbital fracture and tonight it got even more interesting as there is a report out now that Max Starks visited with the Steelers this evening and could be re-signed to the 53 man roster as early as tomorrow. Gerry Dulac reports tonight that if Starks is indeed re-signed it would be for depth purposes and that he is not being brought in to be an immediate starter. That may indeed be true, but it also could be that he needs a week or two to get Read more [...]

This morning Pittsburgh Tribune sports columnist John Harris posted 20 questions concerning the Steelers that mostly centered around the draft, Ike Taylor, LaMarr Woodley and a few more of the potential free agents. I thought it would be fun to post his questions along with my answers to them on this slow Saturday. Question 1. If the lockout isn't lifted before April 28 and the Steelers are unable to re-sign unrestricted free agent cornerback Ike Taylor, should they reach for a cornerback in the first round, even if the cornerbacks available at No. 31 don't have first-round ratings? Answer: Read more [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Steelers offensive tackle Marvel Smith placed on injured reserve today and tackle Jason Capizzi was signed from the Rams practice squad to take his place on the roster. Smith has not played the past 10 games because of back injury. Smith will also be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason and likely played his last game in a Steeler uniform.

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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin held is weekly press conference on Tuesday in preparation for the week 17 game versus the Cleveland Browns. Tomlin started with a summary of Sunday's loss versus the Tennessee Titans, by saying that the team did not do enough good things to win. Tomlin stated the team did do a good job of rebounding from the first half miscues and even took the lead in the second half. The minus 4 in the turnover column was the key. Tomlin stated that this is a big week with a division opponent coming in and the goal is to dominate the division and sweep the division. Tomlin said, Read more [...]

Steelers Inactives

QB Dennis Dixon (3rd QB)
CB Fernando Bryant
T Tony Hills
LB Bruce Davis
T Marvel Smith
S Anthony Smith
DE Orpheus Roye
DT Scott Paxson

Titans Inactives

QB Chris Simms (3rd QB)
DT Albert Haynesworth
DE Kyle Vanden Bosch
WR Paul Williams
WR Chris Davis
CB Tyrone Poole
RB Chris Henry
T Mike Otto

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 [...]

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin held his usual Tuesday press conference today on the South Side, two days after the win against the Baltimore Ravens. As the Steelers get ready for the Tennessee Titans, Tomlin said it is another big game as the Titans are in the pole position of the AFC. Tomlin praised head coach Jeff Fisher, running backs LenDale White who is the power guy and Chris Johnson the speed guy. Both backs have combined for over 1800 yards rushing and 22 touchdowns. Tomlin noted that quarterback Kerry Collins utilizes all of his receivers. On the defensive side, Tomlin praised Jevon Kearse Read more [...]

Steelers Inactives

QB Dennis Dixon (3rd QB)
CB Fernando Bryant
T Tony Hills
LB Bruce Davis
T Marvel Smith
DE Brett Keisel
DE Orpheus Roye
DT Scott Paxson

Ravens Inactives

WR Marcus Maxwell
RB Ray Rice
QB Todd Bouman (3rd QB)
RB Jalen Parmele
WR Terrance Copper
DB Evan Oglesby
T Oniel Cousins
G David Hale

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The Steelers wrapped up practice preparations on Friday for the week 15 Sunday game versus the Baltimore Ravens. DE Brett Keisel (knee) was not able to practice again on Friday and is no listed as out this week along with T Marvel Smith (back). RB Carey Davis (calf) was able to practice fully on Friday and is listed as questionable on the injury report. LB James Harrison (knee) and S Troy Polamalu (calf) both also practiced fully on Friday and are listed as probable on the injury report and barring any set backs both should be able to play.  RB Willie Parker, DE Aaron Smith, CB Deshea Townsend Read more [...]

The Steelers practiced again on Thursday in preparation for the Baltimore Ravens. RB Carey Davis (calf), DE Brett Keisel (knee) and T Marvel Smith (back) all sat out on Thursday. It is looking less likely that both Keisel and Davis will be available this week. Also not practicing on Thursday was LB James Harrison (knee) who was added to the injury report. S Troy Polamalu (calf) was limited on Thursday and should be good to go this week. RB Willie Parker (not injury related), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related), WR Hines Ward (not injury related) and DE Aaron Smith (not injury related) all returned Read more [...]

The Steelers started practice preparations for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. RB Carey Davis (calf), DE Brett Keisel (knee), RB Willie Parker (not injury related), S Troy Polamalu (calf), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related), T Marvel Smith (back), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related) and WR Hines Ward (not injury related) all did not practice on Wednesday.

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