The Pittsburgh Steelers don't currently have any running backs under contract for the 2013 season. It is also rumored that they are looking for a feature back that can be a go to guy on offense. If they don't think that Jonathan Dwyer or Isaac Redman has what it takes to be that guy and if they don't want to re-sign Rashard Mendenhall then they will be forced to find a new running back this off-season. That means finding a player in free agency or in the 2013 NFL Draft. Mendenhall will become ... Read More
Are Steelers Likely Facing Another March Massacre?
The Steelers are in salary cap troubles once again which means for the second year in a row the team could be saying goodbye to multiple veteran players. Pittsburgh will be forced to let many, if not all, of their unrestricted free agents walk and they will need to a good draft in April to offset their losses. It's time for the Steelers to let some of their young players take over and to do so they will have to cut some of the aging veterans. Here is a breakdown of each position on the roster as ... Read More
Steelers Cut Rainey After Arrest; Running Back Needs Addressed in the 2013 NFL Draft
Following his arrest Chris Rainey, the Steelers 2012 fifth round pick, was released from the team. This incident (read more here) is Rainey’s second issue with domestic violence. During his time at Florida, Rainey was arrested for texting his girlfriend “time to die.” This time around Rainey was arrested for allegedly slapping his girlfriend in the face and then wrestling her to the ground over a cell phone. Hours after the arrest became public, the Steelers decided to cut ties with Rainey ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Chris Rainey Arrested in Florida
Current Pittsburgh Steelers running back Chris Rainey was arrested early Thursday morning and accused of simple battery (dating violence), according to a report. The incident reportedly happened in Rainey's hometown of Gainesville, Florida around 8:30 a.m. According to Gainesville Police Department spokesman Officer Ben Tobias, police received a 911 call from a witness about a verbal altercation that turned physical early on Thursday. The report states that witnesses told officers that ... Read More
Brown or Rainey: Good problem to have for Steelers
One of the big game changers inside of a football game is special teams. For the first time in awhile, the Steelers are faced with a good problem; which player should return punts? The two choices are, the more well known commodity Antonio Brown, or the electric rookie Chris Rainey. Who do the Steelers pick to play such an important part of the game? Statistically, they are both off to a shaky start, but the season is still young. Both players are averaging around 10 yards a return. Not ... Read More