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Steelers Six From Around The Web – February 6th – Gisele Bundchen Throws Patriots Receivers Under The Bus Edition


Dan Wetzel has a great timeline up that documents New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady from locker room to boarding the team bus after the loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. Speaking of the Patriots team bus, Brady’s wife Gisele Bundchen threw the Patriots wide receivers underneath it on the way out of the stadium following the game. Bundchen was caught using an F-bomb expletive on camera while doing it as well. Dermontti Dawson shared his thoughts on being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame with Teresa Varley before flying out to Indianapolis to take part in the Read more [...]

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Lynn Swann Says Last Time He Checked, Ben Roethlisberger Was A Paid Employee

Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame wide receiver Lynn Swann was making the rounds today on radio row at the Super Bowl promoting the free Burger King giveaway of onion rings this upcoming weekend. Swann sat down for a quick interview with Dave Dameshek and Adam Rank from NFL.com and Dameshek asked Swann his thoughts on the comments made last week by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger at the Pro Bowl where he said once he returns from Hawaii he will seek out team president Art Rooney II to find out what direction the Steelers offense will move in now that offensive coordinator Bruce Arians is gone. Swann Read more [...]

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Ben Roethlisberger Says Swollen Ankle Will Not Sideline Him In Pro Bowl

A report this evening on NFL.com says that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger told the media that his injured left ankle is still a little swollen, but not swollen enough to force him to sit out the 2012 Pro Bowl game this coming Sunday in Hawaii. Roethlisberger, who initially severely sprained the left ankle way back in week 14 against the Cleveland Browns, said in regards to his ankle Wednesday, “Not bad. Lots of time to rest. Still a little swollen, but it’s alright. He later added per the report, “We’ve rested it long enough now. Coaches know. It’s not one of those games Read more [...]

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Steelers Six From Around The Web – December 3rd – Cotchery & Saunders Interviews Edition

The Playbook preview of the Steelers Bengals game is now up on NFL.com and it has some good film breakdown on the two teams. In addition, the Tools for Victory segment is up as it focuses on keys to success for the Bengals running game. Tight end/receiver Dorin Dickerson is apparently no longer on the Steelers practice squad injured reserve list as he worked out for the Patriots on Friday. David Todd and I previewed the upcoming Steelers Bengals game on the Friday episode of The Terrible Podcast. Pro Football Focus has their weekly Three to Focus on piece up for the Steelers Bengals game. Tim Read more [...]

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Ben Roethlisberger Nominated For FedEx Air Player Of The Week Award

Thanks to his five touchdown passes and 228 yards passing this past Sunday against the Titans, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been nominated for the FedEx Air & Ground player of the week award. Roethlisberger tied his career best in touchdown passes for a game and only had one ill advised interception on the afternoon. Roethlisberger played Sunday on a bad left foot and favored it throughout the game. He mixed in several key short passes and nice play action fakes on the way to a Steelers 38-17 win. Roethlisberger was 24 of 34 on the day and finished with a 116.2 quarterback rating. Also Read more [...]

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Steelers Six From Around The Web – Tuesday October 11th – Troy Polamalu Gets Waxed Edition

Troy Polamalu joined Mike and Mike this morning to talk about the Steelers win over the Titans and how he feels about getting a wax figure in Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. You can see the unveiling video below. Mike Tomlin held is weekly Tuesday press conference today and updated the injury situation. He also broke down the Jaguars on both sides of the ball per his usual. Emmanuel Sanders was om 93.7 The Fan this morning and talked about the play of Ben Roethlisberger, Max Starks and Weslye Saunders. Really a good interview. I am not a big fan of weekly power rankings, but if you are, Read more [...]

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Steelers Six From Around The Web – Thursday August 18th – Eagles Gameday Edition

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin answered some questions for Steelers.com and says the move of Tony Hills to right guard is a little more than an experiment. He also talks about new receiver Jerricho Cotchery as well as cornerback Donovan Warren. Dick LeBeau talked to Tim Beinz about his Steelers 2011 defense and why you cant replace Troy Polamalu, James Harrison or Casey Hampton. LeBeau also talked to Joe Starkey on Wednesday as well. Scott Brown says Antonio Brown has the go ahead to return all kickoffs provided he catches them 5 yards or less into the end zone and is moving forward when Read more [...]

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Steelers 2011 Training Camp – Day Ten Recap

Day ten of Steelers training camp is in the books and if you missed the day nine recap of the Friday Night Lights session you can read it here. Steelers.com also has some video up now from the Friday night practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium. Pat Kirwan And Tim Ryan of Sirius NFL Radio were also at practice last night and Kirwan has his Steelers report up on NFL.com. Peter King was at camp Saturday and here is an interview with him. On to the Saturday practice on a soggy day back in Latrobe. Before you read farther, I suggest you listen to the post practice report called into me by Read more [...]

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Goodell Won’t Take Any Action Against Harrison For Men’s Journal Comments

NFL Network reporter Scott Hanson caught up with Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday to ask him several questions about the state of the league and the new CBA. Goodell was making a stop at Panthers training camp and half way through the interview Hanson hit Goodell with questions about the personal conduct policy and more specifically if he would be taking any action against Steelers linebacker James Harrison for the comments he made in the August issue of Men’s Journal magazine. Below is the transcript of those questions and answers and you can watch the entire interview with Goodell Read more [...]

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Steelers Six From Around The Web – Friday July 22nd – Deal Or No Deal Edition

Here is a pretty good look at where things stand following the owners vote on Thursday, but as John Clayton points out, the players feel pressured right now to accept the deal. Dejan Kovacevic explains why Steelers safety Troy Polamalu should have his contract extended as soon as the lockout is behind us. Polamalu’s agent is ready to take the call as you can imagine. [phpbay]Steelers Troy Polamalu helmet, 3, “”, “”[/phpbay] Scott Brown has another pre-wedding piece on Ben Roethlisberger and how he has stood by his promise to change his behavior. This will all be behind us Saturday. David Read more [...]

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Steelers Six From Around The Web – Tuesday July 12th – Ageless Farrior Edition

Linebacker James Farrior is not worried about the Steelers having any problems regrouping when the lockout is over, because they have a veteran team. NFL.com Senior Analyst Pat Kirwan looks at three things each team in the AFC North should do following the lockout. Kirwan thinks a 3rd down back is in order for the Steelers as well as a solid veteran back-up safety. He also suggest the Steelers do not overpay Ike Taylor. Hines Ward failed field sobriety test pretty bad according to the police report released yesterday and Ward now has a court date of October 6th. The latest in a series Read more [...]

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Steelers Six From Around The Web – Friday July 8th – LeBeau Makes Impression On CFL Linebacker Edition

Linebacker Renauld Williams was with the Steelers last training camp is now back in the CFL with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but speaks highly about the brief time he got to play under defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau. Steelers tight end Matt Spaeth is a former Mackey Award winner in college and he weighed in yesterday on the death of Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey. Willie McGinest and Elliot Harrison of NFL.com make their cases for the best defensive tackle in their latest DT2K debate. Casey Hampton gets the nod from Harrison. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin again headlines the Peninsula Read more [...]

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Steelers Six From Around The Web – Thursday July 7th – RIP John Mackey Edition

Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey has passed away at the age of 69. NFL.com has a good feature video up of him. The latest story by Bob Labriola is up in a series of stories chronicling the 52 playoff games in Steelers history is up and covers the 1982 loss to the Chargers. It looks as if teams might be able to bring 90 players to training camp this season instead of the normal 80 according the ESPN.com article yesterday that updated the status of the labor talks. AFC North blogger James Walker has five ways that Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco can silence his many critics in 2011. The Read more [...]

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Steelers Six From Around The Web – Tuesday July 5th – Clark Talks Samoa Edition

A group of retired players filed a class-action complaint against the owners and current players in federal court Monday, saying they have been excluded from the mediation sessions taking place in an attempt to end the lockout. Former Steelers running back Franco Harris is one of the named plaintiffs. Albert Breer of the NFL Network brings you up to speed on the labor negotiations that are expected to continue today. Steelers safety Ryan Clark joined 93.7 The Fan this morning to talk about his trip last week to Samoa to help fellow safety, Troy Polamalu, with his football camp. Pat Kirwan of Read more [...]

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Steelers Six From Around The Web – Thursday June 30th – Colon Wants Fair Deal Edition

Several teams might be possible suitors for free agent Willie Colon as he is looking for a fair deal according to Scott Brown. Although Colon would rather stay at tackle, he is not opposed to moving to guard if he returns. Colon, said. “We pull (left guard) Chris Kemoeatu so much that if I was to move to guard, I know I could add some balance. Colon’s agent does not expect to hear from the Steelers about a new contract once the lockout ends. Jason La Canfora and Elliot Harrison of NFL.com debate if Troy Polamalu or Ed Reed the best safety in the league. There of course is a reader poll you can Read more [...]

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