In a shocking move the Steelers have agreed to terms with Sean Kugler to become the new offensive line coach. Kugler was part of a Buffalo Bills staff that has been allowed to interview for other jobs while they search for a new head coach. The Steelers fired offensive line coach Larry Zierlein after the season. Kugler was promoted to offensive line coach for Buffalo in January 2008 and coached left tackle Jason Peters to his second consecutive Pro Bowl. Kugler previously served as the Bills assistant offensive line coach, working primarily with the tackles.
In other coaching news, The Steelers have lost another assistant from their coaching staff as Lou Spanos, a defensive assistant, has agreed to become the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins under new head coach Mike Shanahan. Also the Steelers have given linebackers coach, Keith Butler, permission to interview with the Miami Dolphins for the vacant defensive coordinator position. Butler has been speculated as the successor to defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau when he retires.
The Steelers will host three offensive linemen draft prospects starting on Sunday, they include center Alex Mack, center Eric Wood and guard Louis Vasquez.
Steelers free agent defensive end Orpheus M. Roye has listed his five-bedroom home at 1425 Windjammer Way in Hollywood for $2,697,500.00 if you have yor check book ready.
CBS Sportsline, Pete Prisco gives his take on the Steelers draft needs.
Backup free agent quarterback Byron Leftwich paid a visit to the Washington Redskins Friday.
Steelers set spring workout dates for OTAs.
John Harris looks at the twelve Steeler starters that are entering the final year of their contracts.
The Steelers released their 2009 preseason schedule on Monday. The preseason will start with a Super Bowl 43 rematch against the Arizona Cardinals at Heinz Field on Thursday, August 13. Week number two of the preseason will be against the Washington Redskins with the date and time yet to be annnounced. In week three, the Steelers will host the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Aug. 29 and the final preseason game will be played on the road versus Carolina Panthers.
