There's never an off-season in the NFL. From the opening game, to the playoffs, to the Super Bowl, to free agency and then the NFL Draft, there's always something happening. With the NFL Draft just a few weeks away, we opened up our Steelers mailbag to take your questions about the upcoming event and more. "How are we (Steelers) going to fill all the gaps in roster with only draft picks and no cap room?"-- Steven Stull, Atlanta, Ga. For what it is worth, the cap situation is ... Read More
COLUMN: Steelers lose more than a great player with Troy Polamalu’s retirement
When I awoke early this morning to the news of Troy Polamalu's announcement that he would be retiring after 12 incredible years as a Pittsburgh Steeler, my immediate reaction was the Steelers did not lose a great player, they were losing an remarkable man. I want to be careful and make myself clear; when you think about the greatest to ever play the position of safety in NFL history, Polamalu is one of a handful of players that are up for debate. At his peak, it's fair to say no safety ever ... Read More
COLUMN: Bell suspension is just another example of NFL overreach
After months of speculation on how many games Steelers All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell would be suspended after his DUI arrest last August, the news broke earlier this morning that <a href="http://www.pittsburghsportingnews.com/leveon-bell-suspended-three-games/21435">Bell would miss the first three games of the 2015 season</a>. Though not exactly shocking news, it's a blow to a team that will have to start the season without arguably the best running back in the NFL today. When ... Read More
PSN Steeler mock draft: Rounds 5-7
After drafting a safety, cornerback, linebacker and running back, the Steelers now look to add some late round gems into the fold. Note that the Steelers will have two sixth round picks thanks to a compensatory pick awarded to the team on March 25. "With the 160th pick in the fifth round, the Pittsburgh Steelers select..." Josh Shaw, cornerback, USC: The Steelers add more defense with their fifth round selection, and bolster their secondary by selecting their third defensive back of ... Read More
PSN Steelers Mock Draft: Rounds 2-4
After selecting University of Alabama All-American safety Landon Collins in the first round, the Pittsburgh Steelers begin day two of the draft with the No. 56 pick in the second round. With a number of potential needs left to fill, let's take a look at what the Steelers might do in rounds two through four. "With the 56th pick of the second round, the Pittsburgh Steelers select..." Alex Carter, CB, Stanford University: Steeler fans rejoice; you finally get a cornerback. Though there are a ... Read More
PSN Steelers mock draft: Round one
Despite of drafting defensive players in the first round the past two years, it seems likely the Steelers will once again focus on defense with the 22nd selection of the upcoming NFL draft that begins on April 30. Assuming the Steelers look to bolster their defense with that pick, the question becomes who do they select? The 2015 draft class is certainly not short on defensive talent worthy of a first round grade, and it's possible the Steelers could select a pass rushing outside linebacker, ... Read More
Running back depth in draft gives Steelers plenty of options
With the NFL draft set to begin in less than a month, talk regarding the Steelers needs has mainly revolved around the defense. That is understandable considering the un-Steelerlike work by the unit in 2014, and it has many fans expecting a run on defensive talent when it comes time to make their picks when the draft commences on April 30. However, even with Le'Veon Bell and recent free agent signee DeAngelo Williams potentially becoming an outstanding 1-2 punch at running back, the Steelers ... Read More
When it comes to the draft, it’s all about defense for the Steelers
With the NFL draft set to begin April 30, there seems to be little question that the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to focus on the defensive side of the ball early and often. Even with a number of young players set to play prominent roles in the Steeler defense such as Jarvis Jones, Shamarko Thomas, Ryan Shazier and Stephon Tuitt, the need to add talent will be a top priority. What we do know is many of the key components of one of the top defenses in the NFL for the past decade are now gone, ... Read More
NFL free agency winners and losers
The first week of NFL free agency certainly did not lack for intrigue and excitement. The moves and ensuing drama in places like Dallas and Philadelphia alone was enough to keep things interesting in the days leading up to the NFL draft in late April. Though we are months away from the start of the 2015 season, let's take a closer look at some of the the winners and losers of NFL free agency. WINNERS: Indianapolis Colts: Few if any teams did more to improve their stock for the 2015 season ... Read More
Can DeAngelo Williams contribute at running back for Steelers?
When NFL free agency began earlier this week, one of the positions with a number of intriguing options was running back. The list of options included the NFL's leading rusher in DeMarco Murray, along with backs with Pro-Bowl credentials such as Frank Gore, Reggie Bush, Steven Jackson and Justin Forsett. Others such as Roy Helu and Ryan Mathews were looking for new opportunities after spending their time with one team. Such was the case with DeAngelo Williams. After nine seasons with the ... Read More