After taking a look at <a href="http://www.pittsburghsportingnews.com/three-offensive-players-on-bubble-for-steelers/22936">three players on offense</a> that might need to have solid training camps to guarantee themselves a roster spot for the Steelers, let's now take a look at three defensive players who are in similar position. We will take one from the defensive line, the secondary and one from the linebacking corps. Cam Thomas: When Thomas was signed via free agency from San ... Read More
Three offensive players on bubble for Steelers
As the Steelers get ready to head to training camp next month, there are a number of players who will need to have a strong showing in order to secure a roster spot in 2015. Today we will look at three players on offense who need to impress at St Vincent's if they want to make the 53-man roster. Landry Jones: Jones heads to his third training camp with his roster spot very much in doubt. After two lackluster seasons where accuracy and decision making were major question marks, Jones will have ... Read More
Sophomores Geist, Wiltrout set to make history at PIAA Championships
Over the years, the state of Pennsylvania has produced some of the greatest track and field athletes in the history of the sport. The legendary Jim Thorpe was a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and later athletes such as Kim Gallagher, Leroy Burrell and Pittsburgh's own Lauryn Williams went on to Olympic fame. That's just a few of the names among many who have dominated the sport that have called Pennsylvania home. Now there are two more athletes who are taking the sport by storm and making ... Read More
Better play at nose tackle critical to Steelers improvement
From 2001 to 2012, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense was consistently among the leagues very best. The 3-4 "zone-blitz" schemes implemented by legendary defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau made life miserable for opponents, and helped the Steelers win two Super Bowls over that span. The list of dominant players on those defenses is impressive, and though only Troy Polamalu looks to be the only surefire bet to make the Hall of Fame, you could make an argument that another player from that vaunted ... Read More
Steelers must utilize Dri Archer properly in 2015
When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Kent State running back Dri Archer in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft, many questioned whether or not the diminutive speedster could make an impact as a pro. As Archer gets ready for his second year with the Steelers, those questions still linger. In fact, the skeptics who were critical of the selection at the time were given plenty of ammunition for their arguments during Archer's rookie campaign. Among the arguments made against picking Archer so ... Read More
NFL Draft: Steelers add serious playmakers in secondary
One of the dominant themes this off-season for the Pittsburgh Steelers was the need to upgrade a secondary that had it's fair share of struggles and shouldered much of the blame for what was a lackluster year for the defense. Strike that. It WAS the dominant theme, and understandably so. As big as any issue for the Steelers secondary last season was that it was completely devoid of playmakers. In fact, the Steelers finished the season with 11 interceptions for the season, ranking 25th in the ... Read More
2015 Draft: Grade and draft analysis of Steelers second- and third-round picks
With the second and third round selections of Mississippi cornerback Senquez Golson and Auburn wide receiver Sammy Coates, the Pittsburgh Steelers added two more SEC talents to complement first-round pick Alvin "Bud" Dupree. Let's take a look at the picks and give them grades. In the second round, the Steelers did what many felt they should have done with their first pick by drafting a cornerback. In Golson, the Steelers get a playmaker who had a tremendous senior campaign that earned him ... Read More
Steelers select Alvin “Bud” Dupree in first round
Once again, the Steelers spurn the position many hoped they would pick and go for a linebacker in the first round for the third time in three seasons. This time, the pick is University of Kentucky linebacker Alvin "Bud" Dupree, a speedy, pass rushing specialist who will be expected to help improve the Steelers pass rush this upcoming season. With 4.5 40-speed and a high motor, Dupree is a potential impact player from day one. Dupree did look a little sluggish and disinterested at times on tape, ... Read More
PSN Steelers mock draft: Final edition
With the NFL Draft set to begin Thursday night in Chicago, let's do a final mock draft for all of the Steelers eight selections. First round: Landon Collins, Safety, University of Alabama Lots of options here. With players like Alvin Dupree, Shane Ray and Randy Gregory all slipping down the board, it's possible an intriguing pass rushing linebacker could tempt the Steelers. Defensive tackles like Malcom Brown and Eddie Goldman might be on the radar, much to many Steeler fans ... Read More
Steeler mailbag: NFL draft edition
It's NFL draft week Steeler fans. Let's take a few more questions from the mailbag before the draft begins Thursday night. If Randy Gregory, Landon Collins and Bud Dupree all are available at 22, who do you pick?--Buddy Snyder, Pittsburgh, Pa. Love the question Buddy. All three players would fit a potential need for the Steelers. Gregory, who projects as a pass rushing specialist at outside linebacker in the 3-4 scheme, did himself no favors with his positive test for marijuana at the ... Read More