With the Pittsburgh Steelers facing the reality of at least the first two games without running back Le'Veon Bell, a running back to fill the void and add depth to the position throughout the season will have to be a priority. With only Josh Harris and Dri Archer currently available to step in for Bell, the Steelers will have to consider their options when it comes to finding viable support and depth at the position. One possibility is to scour the free agent market for an experienced ... Read More
PSAC Hoops Recap: Three teams advance in quarterfinal action
The path towards toward a PSAC basketball championship continued Tuesday night with three quarterfinal games in action. IUP, Kutztown and Gannon were all victorious and are now set to play in the semifinals this Saturday at Gannon University. Here's a recap of last night's games. Gannon 71, Slippery Rock 45: The PSAC West top seed Gannon charged out to a commanding lead early courtesy of hot shooting beyond the arc. The Golden Knights could not miss in the first half, hitting all seven ... Read More
Should Penguins look to bring back Jordan Staal?
Jordan Staal reunited with the Pens? If you believe some of the rumors that have been flying in recent days, it might just happen. Though yesterday Carolina Hurricanes GM Ron Francis categorically denied that Staal would be traded before next Monday's NHL trade deadline, Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review believes that the Penguins could pursue a deal to bring Staal back in the offseason. There is reason to believe there's credence to the rumors. After all, it was Penguins GM Jim ... Read More
James Harrison not retiring, will Steelers bring him back?
Though James Harrison announced on Twitter last night of his intentions of coming back to play in 2015, anyone who has been watching his lifting regimen at the Steelers facilities probably knew this announcement was coming. For Harrison, his impressive routines that were consistently making their way on to social media seemed to be a message not only to fans, but the Steelers management. The message was clear: James Harrison isn't ready to call it a career quite yet. Now the question ... Read More
With Jason Worilds exploring open market, what’s next for Steelers?
With the news that Steelers linebacker Jason Worilds is set to enter the free-agent market, the Steelers will not have some difficult decisions to make as they prepare for the 2015 season. For the Steelers, the decision to allow Worilds to determine his open market value when he officially becomes a unrestricted free agent on March 10 is not a big surprise. Already facing some significant salary cap issues, the decision to retain the pass-rushing specialist is not an easy one to make. That's ... Read More
Free agent spotlight: Could Buster Skrine solve Steelers cornerback woes?
With 72 days until the start of the NFL draft, nothing is a bigger hot button topic among Steeler fans than the cornerback position. That's understandable after all, considering that long-time starter Ike Taylor is almost certain not to be back, and late season contributors Antwon Blake and Brice McCain set to hit the free-agent market. If Taylor, Blake and McCain are not back in 2015, that would leave Cortez Allen, William Gay and seldom used B.W. Webb as the only cornerbacks under contract ... Read More
NFL Combine preview: Offensive line and tight ends
With the 2015 NFL combine set to start tomorrow in Indianapolis, the next week of physical and mental testing is an opportunity for some of college football's best to make their case for a chance to pursue their NFL dreams. The combine will begin tomorrow for special teams performers, offensive linemen and tight ends. Specific to the offensive line and tight ends, let's take a look at some of the players who could make an impact: Offensive Line: Offensive tackles are always among the most ... Read More
Two-game ban likely for Le’Veon Bell; could have major impact on Steelers
Looks like Steeler fans will have another reason to despise NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. ESPN NFL insider John Clayton reported last night that All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell is facing a likely two-game suspension stemming from Bell's arrest for marijuana possession and DUI. Bell was subsequently given 15 months of probation and a 60-day license suspension under Pennsylvania's first offender program. However, it seems that the NFL does not believe Bell's punishment from the ... Read More
Combine about more than impressing scouts for Jesse James
One of the more intriguing prospects in the upcoming NFL draft is former Penn State standout and South Allegheny alum Jesse James. The 6'7, 255-pound tight end has a rare combination of skills that could translate to NFL stardom. As a junior this past season, James caught 38 passes for 396 yards and added three touchdowns despite playing in a pass offense that struggled for consistency. After declaring for the draft in January, James has a chance to be one of the steals of the draft, and will ... Read More
Colbert, Tomlin expect to discuss future of Steeler vets
In a discussion with the local media yesterday afternoon, Steelers GM Kevin Colbert reflected on a number of issues facing the Steelers this off-season. This included the ongoing negotiations on a contract extension with Ben Roethlisberger, what positions of need the Steelers might look to focus on in the upcoming NFL draft and where things stand with veteran linebacker Jason Worilds. Colbert also acknowledged that he and head coach Mike Tomlin plan on meeting today to discuss the future of a ... Read More