In a span of 10 plays, the Pittsburgh Steelers had the misfortune of losing three defensive starters to injury. In an otherwise fantastic night for the Steelers defense in a resounding 37-19 victory, this certainly was the lowlight of the game. First to go was linebacker Jarvis Jones, who broke his wrist on play where he forced a Cam Newton fumble. Jones had surgery earlier this week to repair the fracture, and the Steelers placed Jones on the injured reserve/designated to return, meaning ... Read More
The Pressure is on Jarvis Jones to Produce
As the Pittsburgh Steelers sit just weeks away from reporting to Latrobe for training camp, all eyes should be on one player. That would be 2014 first-round pick Jarvis Jones. There have been many reasons for the Steelers decline over the course of the past three seasons, but one of the biggest issues has been the disappearance of the Steelers pass rush. As the Steelers begin to transition to a younger, faster and more athletic defense, to avoid a third straight disappointing campaign, ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers use 1st pick on Georgia LB Jarvis Jones
The Pittsburgh Steelers had to wait until the middle of the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, but eventually got their man. With the No. 17 pick the Steelers selected Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones, who helps as a pass rusher immediately. There were a couple spots during the first round where it looked as if the Steelers would lose out on Jones, who they pretty much targeted since day one, but fortunately he fell to them. Jones led the nation in sacks a season ago and did so against the ... Read More
Final NFL Mock Draft as 2013 NFL Draft nears
We are less than 24 hours away from the 2013 NFL Draft, so it’s time to unleash my final mock draft of the year. I expect there to be a lot of movement in Thursday’s first round, so this draft could go haywire very quickly, but there’s a lot of talent to be had as team’s will attempt to solidify their future. With that being said, let’s take a look at my final 2013 NFL Mock Draft of the season. 1. Kansas City Chiefs Player Name: Luke Joeckel Position, School: OT, Texas ... Read More
2013 NFL Mock Draft
Now that free agency has slowed down a bit, it's time for my latest 2013 NFL Mock Draft. A lot has changed since my last mock, right before free agency began. With that being said, let's not waste any time as the Kansas City Chiefs are on the clock. 1. Kansas City Chiefs Player Name: Luke Joeckel Position, School: OT, Texas A&M After the Alex Smith trade, it is all but certain that the Chiefs get the tackle to help protect him. Joeckel is a guy that could come in and play ... Read More