The Steelers offseason program moves into its final stage today when Phase Three kicks off with 10 days of organized team activities  (OTAs) that take place over three weeks, and then leads into th...
- 13 hours ago, 20 May 13, 9:20pm -

The Steelers have signed the second of their two sixth-round draft picks from the 2013 NFL Draft, linebacker Vince Williams. Financial terms of the four-year deal were not disclosed. Williams (6-1,...
- 24 hours ago, 20 May 13, 11:00am -

In a corner of the Steelers weight room Maurkice Pouncey’s voice could be heard above the throbbing beat of the music blaring through the speakers. “C’mon man, c’mon man,” Pouncey encouraged his fe...
- 2 days ago, 19 May 13, 9:34pm -

Safety has become one of the top priorities in youth football and it was the topic that garnered the most attention at several youth football events the Steelers hosted this weekend. On Friday nigh...
- 3 days ago, 18 May 13, 12:24pm -

Many parents spend fall afternoons watching their kids play youth football, showing their support and cheering them on. The same parents commit their evenings to attending all of their kid’s practi...
- 5 days ago, 16 May 13, 9:17pm -

The Steelers have signed their first of two fourth-round draft picks from the 2013 NFL Draft, safety Shamarko Thomas. Financial terms of the four-year deal were not disclosed. Thomas (5-9, 217), wh...
- 5 days ago, 16 May 13, 7:00am -

Steelers President Art Rooney II was presented the 2013 Person of Vision Award by Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh. Rooney received the award on Tuesday night at the organizati...
- 7 days ago, 14 May 13, 4:55pm -

About a month ago, a telephone call from General Manager Kevin Colbert meant you were in a very select group of people, one of those about to be drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Tuesday, May ...
- 7 days ago, 14 May 13, 12:51pm -

To say Ross Ventrone’s NFL career to date has been a roller coaster ride might be one of the biggest understatements ever. Ventrone, a safety from Villanova, signed with the New England Patriots as...
- 8 days ago, 13 May 13, 9:14pm -

The Pittsburgh Steelers will host their annual coaching clinic on Saturday, May 18, at the team’s headquarters at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex. The session will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:3...
- 8 days ago, 13 May 13, 6:30am -

There are jobs up for grabs on the linebacker depth chart in Pittsburgh this year and one of the players expected to be in the thick of competition for them has signed his rookie contract. The Steelers announced Monday that sixth-round pick Vince Williams has agreed to a contract with the team. Williams joins safety…
- 23 hours ago, 20 May 13, 11:35am -

If anything, the Steelers pride themselves on continuity. But when they line up for OTAs this week, they’ll put a different look on the field on both sides of the ball. As noted by Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, they’ll have at least three new starters on defense, a significant shift away from some…
- 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 6:27am -

Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been fined, suspended and roundly criticized as a dirty player. But one of the greatest players ever to play his position says Suh should keep doing what he’s doing. Mean Joe Greene, the Hall of Famer who played for the Steelers from 1969 to 1981, told the Detroit Free…
- 5 days ago, 16 May 13, 5:09pm -

The Steelers have joined the list of teams with draft picks under contract. The team’s communications coordinator Burt Lauten announced Thursday that the team has reached agreement on a contract with fourth-round pick Shamarko Thomas. The former Syracuse safety was the 111th overall pick in last month’s draft. Thomas made a name for himself as…
- 5 days ago, 16 May 13, 7:25am -

In his first public comments as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, veteran linebacker James Harrison shared with the media a nickname he says has been applied to him throughout his career. “Massage whore.” The awkward-sounding label, which relates to his receipt of massages and not his dispensation of them, was scrubbed from the transcript…
- 7 days ago, 14 May 13, 1:54pm -

It didn’t take a long look at James Harrison’s free agent visits to know he wanted to stick it to the Steelers after he turned down a pay cut and was released this offseason. But after meeting the Ravens and settling with the Bengals, Harrison admitted there is a motivation against his new rivals in…
- 7 days ago, 14 May 13, 1:06pm -

As the weeks of throwing footballs against a defense made up of Lennay Kekua and 10 of her family members yields to throwing footballs with a red no-touchy jersey against a bunch of other rookies and assorted slappies to throwing footballs with a red no-touchy jersey against veterans, rookies, and assorted slappies, we’re no closer…
- 8 days ago, 13 May 13, 10:52am -

Steelers safety Ryan Clark grabbed some headlines recently with comments about the Patriots and Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, but he’s got his mind on his own team as well. He thinks those doubting the Steelers should have faith in the decisions made by General Manager Kevin Colbert and the rest of an organization that…
- 9 days ago, 12 May 13, 9:25am -

Left tackle Max Starks isn’t a member of the Chargers yet, but he still could be. According to Michael Gehlken of U-T San Diego, Starks concluded a recent visit to the team without agreeing to terms.  But he remains in the mix. If Starks signs with the Chargers, he likely becomes the starting left tackle,…
- 10 days ago, 11 May 13, 6:52pm -

The Steelers have issued various statements in the wake of the passing of Hall of Fame defensive back Jack Butler, who followed his playing career with decades working as a scout. “Jack was a tremendous player who ranked among the best in league history with his 52 interceptions while only playing in 12 games a…
- 10 days ago, 11 May 13, 2:09pm -

Taking into account all of the Steelers' acquisitions, Jim Wexell has a rundown of the depth chart as the team prepares for the start of OTAs on Tuesday.
- 3 days ago, 18 May 13, 1:51am -

The former U-M linebacker was a guest speaker at NFL HSPD camp in Detroit on Wednesday. GBW caught up with Foote, as he talked about influencing the kids of Detroit, his thoughts on Michigan, Notre Dame dropping the rivalry, his expectations in Pittsburgh next season and more.
- 5 days ago, 16 May 13, 3:07pm -

The staff at SCI.net begins its Snapshot series on Steelers rookies today with Le'Veon Bell, the team's second-round pick.
- 8 days ago, 13 May 13, 2:24am -

Hot News for FS Ryan Clark
- 14 days ago, 7 May 13, 2:25pm -

Here is the Season Finale of the Double T Insider.
- 15 days ago, 6 May 13, 8:30pm -

Landry Jones had another bad day at the Steelers’ rookie minicamp, but there may be a good reason. First, these notes, quotes, anecdotes from Day 2:
- 16 days ago, 5 May 13, 5:22am -

Here's the rundown from SCI's Jim Wexell on the Steelers' first rookie practice of the 2013 spring season:
- 17 days ago, 4 May 13, 4:07am -

Earlier this week we paged through the “Steelers 2013 Draft Book” in search of notes, quotes and anecdotes. It was so much fun we’re doing a Part II, starting now:
- 18 days ago, 3 May 13, 5:33am -

Let’s page our way through this handy, dandy new “Steelers 2013 Draft Book” and see what notes, quote and anecdotes come rushing back to mind:
- 20 days ago, 1 May 13, 11:52am -

It's not that SCI's Jim Wexell is afraid to put a grade on the Steelers' draft, he just doesn't know how the two big risks are going to pay off.
- 22 days ago, 29 Apr 13, 10:05am -

Who starts at QB for the Bills, Jets, Raiders and Eagles? Who fills the leadership void in Baltimore? Pete Prisco asks a pressing question for each team heading into the summer.
- 4 days ago, 17 May 13, 7:46am -

The cap. Free agency. Staff turnover. Maintaining success in the NFL is difficult, yet some teams make it look easy. Jason La Canfora ranks the NFL's best front offices.
- 7 days ago, 14 May 13, 7:40am -

Who's primed to break out in 2013? Jason La Canfora's list includes three tight ends -- Dennis Pitta, Jared Cook and Jermaine Gresham -- who will see plenty of passes thrown their way.
- 8 days ago, 13 May 13, 8:42am -

Did your team make the grade or fall short? Pete Prisco breaks down the job by all 32 NFL teams, and finds a few franchises that ace the draft and several that fall short.
- 23 days ago, 28 Apr 13, 10:31am -

The future is now. Pete Prisco builds a different mock draft -- one that addresses teams' biggest needs, and, shockingly, one without a quarterback in Round 1.
- 27 days ago, 24 Apr 13, 7:30am -

Every NFL Draft takes three years to truly evaluate. Pete Prisco looks back at his 2010 Grades (he'd like to have that Jimmy Clausen prediction back).
- 34 days ago, 17 Apr 13, 4:37pm -

Are the Steelers in decline? Mike Tomlin says everyone will find out the truth come September. The coach also agrees with Clark Judge on the painful future of the read-option.
- 63 days ago, 19 Mar 13, 4:43pm -

Friendship Fleeting in NFL Flux
- 69 days ago, 13 Mar 13, 10:39am -

2012 NFL Power Rankings, Week 16
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NFL '12 Cherry Picks Wk-17
- 25 Dec 12, 9:15pm -

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has a new motto he'd likehis player to follow in 2013: less talk, more work.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed sixth-round draft pick VinceWilliams to a four-year contract.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed rookie safety ShamarkoThomas to a four-year contract. The Steelers selected Thomas withthe 111th overall pick in last month's NFL draft, trading athird-round pick in 2014 to the Cleveland Browns to move up andtake Thomas.
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- 6 days ago, 15 May 13, 6:34pm -

James Harrison sat in front of the Bengals backdrop, leaned onhis right forearm - the one with ''James'' tattooed length-wise -and thought about his day.
- 7 days ago, 14 May 13, 2:35pm -

Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame defensive back Jack Butler diedSaturday morning following a lengthy battle with a staph infection.He was 85.
- 10 days ago, 11 May 13, 12:17pm -

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has a new motto he'd like his player to follow in 2013: less talk, more work.
- 20 mins ago, 21 May 13, 10:24am -

COMMENTARY | It was pretty clear to the people who surrounded the Steelers organization during the 2012 offseason that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was pretty upset when the team parted ways with offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. They replaced the now-Cardinals head coach with former Cardinals OC Todd Haley.
- 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:49am -

Golic will join Kiel with the Bearcats.
- 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:52am -

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Rahim Moore wants so badly to forget it all. No one seems willing to let that happen.
- 18 hours ago, 20 May 13, 4:28pm -

Woodson considers return to Raiders
- 19 hours ago, 20 May 13, 4:11pm -

Steelers Haley, Tomlin endorse rookie RB Bell
- 19 hours ago, 20 May 13, 4:11pm -

Eight teams, including the Giants, Steelers and 49ers, will participate in the first stage.
- 20 hours ago, 20 May 13, 2:58pm -

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed sixth-round draft pick Vince Williams to a four-year contract.
- 22 hours ago, 20 May 13, 12:55pm -

There are jobs up for grabs on the linebacker depth chart in Pittsburgh this year and one of the players expected to be in the thick of competition for them has signed his rookie contract. The Steelers announced Monday that sixth-round pick Vince Williams has agreed to a contract with the team. Williams joins safety…
- 23 hours ago, 20 May 13, 11:35am -

Lions WR says 'pretty much trying to get them back straight'
- 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 8:52am -

Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski is credited with hitting maybe the greatest home run in Major League Baseball history (and certainly in Pirates' history), when he won the 1960 World Series with a ninth inning blast at Forbes Field in Game 7 against the mighty New York Yankees.Today on BTSC: Steelers 2008 Draft Jones doesn't test well Polamalu's physical condition Out with the Old Miller's clone Brown's latest transition Williams signs Players to watch in OTAs Full OTA previewMaz's shot has been celebrated in Pittsburgh for over five decades and will certainly live on for man…
- 5 hours ago, 21 May 13, 6:00am -

The 2013 draft takes on paramount importance to the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers, especially as the team attempts to rebound from a playoff-less 8-8 record last season and continues to transition (not a description endorsed by the team's GM) from the core of players that has brought it so much success since 2005.Today on BTSC: Jones 'doesn't test well' Polamalu's physical condition Out with the Old Miller's clone Brown's latest transition Williams signs Players to watch in OTAs Full OTA previewThe 2013 season also marks the fifth season for players selected in the 2008 NFL dr…
- 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:30am -

Does a player have to be "great" to justify being a first-round draft selection?On Sunday, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ed Bouchette shared a conversation with Ken Herock, a longtime personnel evaluator. Herock believes Jones is a great human being, and his familiarity with a 3-4 defense makes him a great pick; but he isn't sold Jones will become a great NFL linebacker, like the man Jones is expected to replace - James Harrison."I was at Georgia's Pro Day and looked at his workout. He wasn't very good. He was one of those guys who was a great football player who doesn't test well.…
- 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:29am -

Excitement and hyperbole go together like steak on your old grill. They're essentially connected, even if one can exist without the other. Not to accuse Tribune Review reporter Mark Kaboly of hyperbole (if anything, he's usually closer to blase, which is better overall), but his Tweet regarding the physical shape of Steelers safety Troy Polamalu brings out the same feeling as hearing and smelling the grill spark up for the first time each spring. I'm hearing #Steelers Troy Polamalu is in best shape since his days at USC (Just like Bettis). OTAs start Tue and Polamalu will be attendin…
- 7 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:35am -

The Steelers begin the first of three Organized Team Activities sessions today in Pittsburgh with a much different look than they have in the past.Those who won't be in attendance this year but were last year: Casey Hampton, Keenan Lewis, Max Starks, Will Allen, Ryan Mundy, Charlie Batch, Byron Leftwich, Doug Legursky and Chris Rainey. Let's not forget James Harrison, Rashard Mendenhall and, of course, Mike Wallace.OTA News: Miller's clone Brown's latest transition Williams signs Players to watch in OTAs Full OTA previewAlso, offensive line coach Sean Kugler and wide receivers co…
- 7 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:31am -

The old running joke used to include chanting the first name of starter Heath Miller in one collective syllable, whenever Matt Spaeth would make another Miller-esque reception in a crucial situation. With Miller now recovering from serious injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers knew the resemblance was no laughing matter.On March 15th, Spaeth re-signed with Pittsburgh, the team which drafted him in the third-round in 2007, after spending two seasons with the Chicago Bears. Some viewed the signing as some sort of gag, retreading wheels we cast aside long ago; but history reminds us why Chic…
- 20 hours ago, 20 May 13, 3:03pm -

While most who follow the Pittsburgh Steelers will be watching pre-season activities to gauge the progression of Markus Wheaton, another rookie is ready to transition to a new way of football life. Justin Brown has been here before. Steelers First OTA Session Preview A rundown of some of the things to watch as the Steelers begin their first OTAs Tuesday in Pittsburgh.Brown began his collegiate career with his dream team, Joe Paterno's Penn State Nittany Lions; but decided to transfer to Oklahoma following the Jerry Sandusky situation. As covered in Ralph N. Paulk's column Su…
- 21 hours ago, 20 May 13, 1:52pm -

Steelers sixth round pick Vince Williams has signed a four year contract on the first day of OTA's, making him the second player from the 2013 class under contract.The inside linebacker is expected to compete for a roster spot mainly serving on special teams, but the young man will compete for a larger role in the defense - particularly in run defense - if he can develop a bit during training camp and the pre-season.Neal has already expressed his love for his "favorite player" in this draft, taking the time to highlight Williams' ability to take out 300 pound interior lineman and sti…
- 23 hours ago, 20 May 13, 11:35am -

As a rookie, before he wore no. 75. To get the full story behind this picture and to see more ...
- 14 days ago, 7 May 13, 1:25pm -

First-round draft pick Jarvis Jones had his first day today in a Steelers practice uniform -- wearing no. 95 no ...
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- 26 days ago, 25 Apr 13, 11:00am -

A spectacularly dressed Mean Joe Greene welcomes the Steelers' equally stylish 1976 first-round draft pick, tight end Bennie Cunningham of ...
- 27 days ago, 24 Apr 13, 10:15am -

Troy Polamalu is ...
- 28 days ago, 23 Apr 13, 10:31am -

Terry Bradshaw tours a not-yet-finished Three Rivers Stadium on his inaugural visit to Pittsburgh as a Steelers rookie on Feb. ...
- 32 days ago, 19 Apr 13, 7:00am -

So here's an interesting bit of confessional trivia for you -- Hines Ward never ran a mile in all his ...
- 49 days ago, 2 Apr 13, 10:25am -

In the searing film Zero Dark Thirty, the protagonist Maya (portrayed by Oscar-nominated Jessica Chastain) is said to be ...
- 56 days ago, 26 Mar 13, 7:31am -

It sounds like the beginning of a dumb joke -- "A Cardinal and a Steeler walk into a bar ..." ...
- 71 days ago, 11 Mar 13, 12:05pm -

A look at the Steelers' success and failure at quarterback in the draft and free agency since 2003 ... 191/108/344: Career ...
- 79 days ago, 3 Mar 13, 8:44am -

By Tribune-Review• Doctors who performed surgery on Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s left forearm Monday believe the nagging infection that hampered his recovery finally has subsided, ...
- 16 hours ago, 20 May 13, 6:21pm -

By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewMike Tomlin said the Steelers plan to prove all of their doubters wrong starting in September in NFL stadiums. If they’re actually going to do ...
- 17 hours ago, 20 May 13, 5:45pm -

By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewVince Williams, a sixth-round draft pick who is expected to contribute from the start, on Monday became the second Steelers draft pick to reach contract ...
- 19 hours ago, 20 May 13, 4:09pm -

By Ralph N. Paulk, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewWhen things began to unravel at Penn State amid the child sex abuse scandal involving former football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, several players considered transferring ...
- 2 days ago, 19 May 13, 9:24pm -

Mark Kaboly  |  Tribune-Review   Everybody remembers what Warren Sapp said about the Steelers’ defense following the 2011 opening-season loss to Baltimore.   “The Pittsburgh Steelers. I have three things: old, slow and it’s over. It’s just that simple,” Sapp said.   Well, the “slow” and “over” were proven wrong almost immediately as that Steelers [...]
- 13 days ago, 8 May 13, 9:04am -

Day 2 — the final day that the Steelers rookie camp is open to the media — started to reveal some players that have a legit shot of either making the 53-man roster, or at least being an option for the practice squad.   This is what I saw:   *Le’Veon Bell wasn’t able to [...]
- 17 days ago, 4 May 13, 10:27am -

The Steelers held a two-hour rookie mini-camp session on Friday that was open to players who have three or less credited games to their resume. (Check out video of Landry Jones talking to the media http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGu25r_ymSU)   Now, that left guys out like John Parker Wilson and Larod Stephens-Howling, but the Steelers were able to [...]
- 18 days ago, 3 May 13, 10:37am -

The Steelers used its first pick in the sixth round (186th overall) on former Penn State receiver Justin Brown, who played his senior year at Oklahoma.   The Steelers also drafted a receiver in the third round (Marcus Wheaton) making it the first time since 2010 when they drafted receivers in the third and sixth [...]
- 24 days ago, 27 Apr 13, 2:12pm -

The Steelers addressed yet another need in the fifth round when they drafted Illinois cornerback Terry Hawthorne with the 150th overall pick.   The Steelers lost Keenan Lewis in free agency and Cortez Allen is expected to replace him. Even though they did add William Gay via free agency, the Steelers are kind of thin [...]
- 24 days ago, 27 Apr 13, 12:29pm -

The Steelers have inked another draft pick, as today the team announced that sixth-round pick inside linebacker Vince Williams has agreed to a four-year deal. Williams, for now, joins safety Shamarko Thomas as two players from April’s draft that have come to terms with the Steelers. The club has yet to get first-round linebacker Jarvis [...]
- 23 hours ago, 20 May 13, 12:11pm -

Did you know that up to six million Americans may be at risk for anaphylaxis – a severe allergic reaction that happens quickly and may cause death? One of the greatest RB’s of all-time, former Steelers RB Jerome Bettis knows personally the role that having severe allergies can cause in everyday life – he lives [...]
- 24 hours ago, 20 May 13, 10:50am -

Can anger push the Steelers back into the postseason in 2013? That’s a great question, and one that will have to be explored by a team that is coming off a year in which 8-8 was a setback. Linebacker Larry Foote is one player that isn’t taking not making the NFL’s second season lightly, and [...]
- 2 days ago, 19 May 13, 9:42pm -

New Era, the official on-field headwear of the National Football League, is teaming up with the NFL to launch the Back to Football Photo Day contest. So what this means is that Steelers fans will now have the chance to join the ranks of Ben Roethlisberger to also become THE face of the Steelers. The contest, [...]
- 6 days ago, 15 May 13, 2:01pm -

If there’s one Steeler who sounds like he’s ready to get back on the field, it’s CB Ike Taylor. The corner who missed the last four games in 2012 with an ankle injury, told Jim Rome that the ankle is healing, and he’s ready to get on the field again. Ike Taylor told The Jungle [...]
- 7 days ago, 14 May 13, 5:14pm -

It’s a sad day in Steeler Nation, as today the organization lost one of its all-time greats, as Hall of Famer CB Jack Butler passed away at the age of 85. Butler passed away at UPMC Shadyside Hospital early Saturday. He died from a staph infection, one that actually stopped his career after a knee [...]
- 10 days ago, 11 May 13, 12:37pm -

It’s a sad day and a passing of the torch if you will for the Steelers, as first reported by Tribune Review’s Mark Kaboly, Steelers Hall of Famer Joe Greene has retired from teams personnel department. Joe Greene has retired from #Steelers personnel department — Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly_Trib) May 6, 2013 Following retiring after the [...]
- 15 days ago, 6 May 13, 2:25pm -

The Steelers went out and drafted a wide receiver in last weekends draft, but there’s still chatter that the team may bring in a vet to help the core. Reports from John Clayton of ESPN say that the Steelers will use the cap space from Willie Colon and put it towards former Cards and Chiefs [...]
- 16 days ago, 5 May 13, 11:35am -

Mike Tomlin disagrees with linebackers coach Keith Butler. He said Sean Spence, the second-year linebacker who severely injured his knee in a preseason game in August, will make a full recovery, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Butler said last weekend it would be “miraculous” if Spence, the team’s third-round draft choice in 2012, [...]
- 16 days ago, 5 May 13, 10:55am -

Jarvis Jones seems like a player that could make a big impact from day one for the Steelers, but don’t count out the guy already in the OLB spot – Jason Worilds. For now, it looks like Worlids is the guy that will get the first shot at the position, as Mike Tomlin says it’s [...]
- 20 days ago, 1 May 13, 4:42pm -

The first OTA session of the 2013 season for the Pittsburgh Steelers will get underway on Tuesday and I sure do hope that somebody gets rookie quarterback Landry Jones a Terrible Towel during the week, and more importantly, explains the history of it to him. Why? According to an interview that Jones did last week at the 17th Annual NFLPA Rookie Premiere, he doesn't know much about the famed Myron Cope creation."Terrible Towel? I don’t know really much about the Terrible Towel, yet, but I'm sure me and Whitney (Jones' wife) will get one, and I think she'll be in the stands swinging it with…
- 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 5:01am -

Williams is a high-motor ILB who looks to make an immediate impact on special teams and may provide a necessary spark to ignite a furious new-era defense.  He is the second athlete signed from the 2013 draft; the first was safety Shamarko Thomas from Syracuse. I see the potential in all picks from the respective 2012 and 2013 drafts, and I am excited about the possibilities of the near future for the Black & Gold.Tical.Go Steelers.John Thomas Menesini@TVsCHACHI
- 15 hours ago, 20 May 13, 7:52pm -

You can make the sour grapes argument; I will eat that. But also realize that what I say is accurate enough to make such bold proclamations, and that I hold the young Dolphin accountable for self-serving behavior while playing a on a team, in a team sport. I have zero respect for any athlete who gives up on a play, fizzles a route, takes a play off, or drops an assignment on purpose. Quite possibly the greatest play in NFL history is due entirely to not having given up until the whistle; The Immaculate Reception by the legendary Franco Harris.Mike Wallace held out and tried to force…
- 15 hours ago, 20 May 13, 7:47pm -

On Sunday, I passed along the news that Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu would be in attendance for the first OTA session of the 2013 season that gets underway on Tuesday and now there is a report on Twitter from Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that states the 2010 Defensive Player of the Year is in the best shape that he has been in since his playing days at USC.Polamalu missed nine games last season after suffering a calf injury early on in the season and as a result the seven-time Pro Bowler registered just 34 total tackles and one interception.This will make the Re…
- 16 hours ago, 20 May 13, 6:14pm -

According to Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is in the best shape he’s been in since his college days at USC.I’m hearing #Steelers Troy Polamalu is in best shape since his days at USC (Just like Bettis). OTAs start Tue and Polamalu will be attending— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly_Trib) May 21, 2013Hopefully this means Polamalu will be able to stay on the field in 2013.  I believe he simply has too much wear and tear on his body to be as effective as he was earlier in his career. Need NFL Tickets?The post Troy Polamalu reportedly in his…
- 17 hours ago, 20 May 13, 5:44pm -

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Justin Brown is about to enter the second phase of his transition into the NFL with the first OTA session getting underway Tuesday in Pittsburgh, but transition is something that the Oklahoma product is probably pretty used to by now.Brown, who attended the Steelers rookie camp immediately following the draft, decided to transfer to Oklahoma from Penn State following the Jerry Sandusky scandal and he recently told Ralph Paulk of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that it took a lot to decide to leave the school that he envisioned playing for during all of…
- 19 hours ago, 20 May 13, 3:55pm -

The Steelers announced via their website that sixth-round pick Vince Williams has agreed to a contract with the team.A physical player at inside linebacker, Williams is viewed as a possible long-term solution to Larry Foote.Williams will try to stick with the team earning a role on special teams.Josh Alper of Profootballtalk.com writes:‘Williams wasn’t invited to the combine despite starting his last two years at Florida State, where he had 13.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. Williams is one of the new faces making for a different looking Steelers team at OTAs this month. Hi…
- 22 hours ago, 20 May 13, 12:38pm -

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Isaac Redman was a guest Monday morning on 93.7 The Fan and he talked about his off-season, the upcoming OTA session and several other team related topics in addition.With the Steelers drafting Michigan State running back Le'Veon Bell in the second round last month in addition to adding free agent running back LaRod Stephens-Howling to the roster a few weeks ago, Redman was asked to give his thoughts on what those additions do to his mentality heading into the 2013 season."It just makes you work even harder," said Redman, who was originally signed by the Re…
- 22 hours ago, 20 May 13, 12:38pm -

Hey #SteelersNation we have signed the second of our two sixth-round draft picks from the 2013 NFL Draft, linebacker Vince Williams. — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 20, 2013 The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed the second of their nine draft selections today by signing sixth round pick Vince Williams. The first selection to sign was fourth round pick Shamarko Thomas. All draft picks will sign four year deals and Williams deal should be for around $1.7 million over four years. With the 206th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Florida State inside lineback…
- 23 hours ago, 20 May 13, 11:28am -

The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line has been one of the biggest weak points on the team over the past few years. Injuries and inconsistent play have taken a toll not only on the line, but on the offense as a whole. Over the past three years the Steelers run game has continued to drop in production. That number could be targeted at the offensive line’s play over the past few years. Last season, the Steelers ranked 20th in the league in rushing attempts. That is their lowest league ranking since 1971. The Steelers only ran the ball 412 times during the 2012 season, which is their fewest att…
- 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 8:21am -

Larry Foote says the Pittsburgh Steelers are angry after finishing 8-8 last season, and the rival Baltimore Ravens’ Super Bowl win only added coals to the fire.
- 3 days ago, 18 May 13, 9:40am -

Bruce Arians has seen the best of Ben Roethlisberger and Andrew Luck, both of whom he coached. Luck (presumably) will rank ahead of Big Ben in the "Top 100" countdown. Arians believes that's wrong.
- 5 days ago, 16 May 13, 7:22pm -

Ben Roethlisberger has two Super Bowl rings and quarterbacks one of the NFL's best franchises. So why is he so ridiculously underrated by his contemporaries? Gregg Rosenthal is flabbergasted.
- 5 days ago, 16 May 13, 6:10pm -

Jack Butler, a Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback from the 1950s who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012, died Saturday morning in Pittsburgh at 85.
- 10 days ago, 11 May 13, 12:13pm -

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark didn't pull punches in his recent gig as a TV analyst, and his comments about Tom Brady could give the New England Patriots some bulletin-board material.
- 14 days ago, 7 May 13, 3:18am -

Hall of Famer Joe Greene, who spent his entire playing career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, retired from the team's player personnel department, the team announced Monday.
- 15 days ago, 6 May 13, 2:29pm -

The Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens and Washington Redskins held rookie minicamps over the weekend. Chris Wesseling runs down the highlights.
- 15 days ago, 6 May 13, 10:51am -

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin heard his linebackers coach say Sean Spence was a long shot to play in 2013. Tomlin doesn't agree and says the linebacker's rehab is going well.
- 16 days ago, 5 May 13, 10:26am -

Before the NFL draft, Steelers GM Kevin Colbert said no rookie would make an "instant impact" this season, but Gregg Rosenthal thinks halfback Le'Veon Bell is the current favorite to start in 2013.
- 18 days ago, 3 May 13, 8:42am -

After Tyler Bray signed a free-agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, Jeff Bray said he was surprised to see that his son was not selected by a team in the 2013 NFL Draft.
- 19 days ago, 2 May 13, 6:01am -