Steeler defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau is dreaming up a new defensive package.
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and reserve wide receiver Dallas Baker are the only two players absent from the organized team activities this week. Polamalu is excused as he is in California working out with Marv Marinovich. No word on why Baker was not present.
Hines Ward, Ryan Clark, Daniel Sepulveda and Martin Nance did not practice this week as all are either recovering from off-season surgeries or in the case of Nance, nursing an undisclosed leg injury.
Former Steelers running back Najeh Davenport chased Read more [...]
The Steelers opened their mandatory mini-camp on Friday with everyone in attendance except for linebacker Larry Foote. Foote has asked for his release and thus will not report until traded or released. All players practiced except for wide receiver Hines Ward, safety Ryan Clark and wide receiver Martin Nance. Ward and Clark are still recovering from injuries and there is no word on why Nance had to sit out.
Eight Steeler players were absent from the first of fourteen organized team activities on Monday. OTA sessions are not mandatory, but are encouraged by the coaching staff. Of the eight players listed below, most are expected to attend the post draft mini camp on May 1st.
Absent OTA Players
WR Santonio Holmes
S Troy Polamalu
S Ryan Clark
S Tyrone Carter
LB Larry Foote
LB Lawrence Timmons
RB Willie Parker
DE Nick Eason
The Steelers have offered a two year contract to quarterback Byron Leftwich, who spent yesterday visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and last week with the Washington Redskins.
The Steelers are also said to be closing in on a contract extension with linebacker James Harrison and it could be finalized as early as Monday, according to agent Bill Parise.
Steelers right defensive end Nick Eason will be the guest speaker at the Change For Youth Banquet on Saturday, April 25th in Greenwood, South Carolibn. The banquet is sponsored by Mt. Zion McCormick YPD and RAYAC Divisions.
The Steelers were Read more [...]
Below is video links from the NFL Network Super Bowl media day press conferences and interviews.
Mike Tomlin
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80e60b6b
Ben Roethlisberger
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80e60b82
Ryan Clark
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80e619b4
Hines Ward
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80e617d6
Troy Polamalu
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80e61360
James Harrison
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80e60ec0
Willie Parker
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80e62538
Santonio Holmes
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80e626db
James Read more [...]
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said in his post game press conference following the AFC Championship Game win versus the Baltimore Ravens that starting wide receiver Hines Ward will need an MRI on his knee, Monday morning. Ward was injured on a reception in the first quarter of the game. Tomlin also reported that Safety Ryan Clark should be fine after suffering an injury on a crushing hit of Ravens running back Willis McGahee late in the game. Linebacker Patrick Bailey suffered an ankle injury but will be fine according to Tomlin and back up running back Mewelde Moore suffered an ankle injury Read more [...]
Below is the video of the hit by Steelers safety Ryan Clark on Ravens running back Willis McGahee late in the second half of the AFC Championship Game. Clark walked off after the hit while Mcgahee was taken off on stretcher.
In another war with division rival Baltimore Ravens, the Steelers ended up winning the AFC Championship Game 23-14 to advance to Super Bowl 43 to play the Arizona Cardinals. The game as expected was a hard hitting game, but the Steelers defense once again saved the day. Safety Troy Polamalu intercepted a Joe Flacco pass with 4:39 left in the game and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown. The Steelers offense looked shaky through most of the game after losing wide receiver Hines Ward to a knee injury in the first quarter. The Steelers started the scoring on the opening drive with a 7 play, 50 yard Read more [...]
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin held his normal noon Tuesday press conference in preparation for the AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens. Tomlin opened with really calling this game the AFC North Championship game and the team understands the magnitude of this game and the importance of the Lamar Hunt Trophy. Tomlin said the team has a lot of work to do this week and that familiarity does not breed comfort when playing the Ravens. Tomlin and the team are taking nothing for granted this week.
Tomlin went on to praise the Ravens plus minus turnover ratio and noted that they are Read more [...]
The Steelers were back at practice on Wednesday in preparation for the Sunday playoff game versus the San Diego Chargers. WR Hines Ward (Not Injury Related) sat out on Wednesday on his veteran day off. QB Ben Roethlisberger (Concussion) practiced fully on Wednesday as did S Ryan Clark and LB James Harrison.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media on Tuesday in preparation for the playoff match-up this Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. Tomlin started with his usual praise of the opposition. Tomlin praised the play of Philip Rivers, Vincent Jackson, Antonio Gates and Darren Sproles on the offensive side of the ball. Tomlin said the Steelers are preparing as if LaDainian Tomlinson will play and will be ready for both running backs. Tomlin said the Chargers have a great screen game that needs paying attention to. The Steelers had a great day of work yesterday and the team is off today. Read more [...]
Steelers head coach was in a no win situation when it came to the decision on whether or not to play the starters against the Cleveland Browns. Steeler Nation is the worse when it comes to armchair coaching. If the offense had been clicking on all cylinders in the past few weeks leading up to the Browns game, it would indeed made more sense to rest everyone. In light of how the offense and more particular the running game has been performing, they needed to get some work and confidence. Had Tomlin rested them and the offense were to come out flat in the first playoff game, Steeler Nation would Read more [...]
The Steelers wrapped up practice work for the Sunday week 17 game versus the Cleveland Browns. S Ryan Clark (shoulder) sat as expected again on Friday and has long been ruled out against Cleveland. LB James Harrison (hip) missed his third consecutive practice on Friday and is listed as questionable on the injury report, but all signs point to him being held out this week. QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) practiced fully again on Friday and is listed as probable.
The Steelers worked in the afternoon on Thursday. S Ryan Clark (shoulder) and LB James Harrison (hip) did not practice on Thursday. QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) practiced fully for the second straight day. RB Willie Parker (not injury related), DE Aaron Smith (not injury related), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related), WR Hines Ward (not injury related) all returned to practice fully on Thursday after having off on Wednesday.
