The Pittsburgh Steelers might have gained Ryan Harris and Ladarius Green in the free agency, but the team just lost two important players. The team lost offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum and nose tackle Steve McLendon to two different teams in the free agency on Tuesday. The team lost Beachum to the Jacksonville Jaguars and McLendon to the New York Jets. The departure of Beachum wasn't a shock to many, as the Steelers signed Harris on Tuesday to replace him. The team also expressed interest ... Read More
Steelers sign Ryan Harris to two-year deal
A Denver Broncos loss is a Pittsburgh Steelers gain. The Steelers signed offensive lineman Ryan Harris to a two-year contract on Tuesday the team announced. The Denver Post suggested that the deal is reportedly worth $3.9 million dollars. Harris was an active member of the Broncos squad last year, starting 16 games in the regular season and all three of the team's post-season games, including Super Bowl 50. The 31-year old Harris has started 70 games in eight NFL seasons. Harris is a ... Read More
Three down: Season in review part two
Yesterday, we took a look at some of the best moments and performances by the 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers in our first of two installments of three up, three down. In part two of of the series, let's look at some of the worst of the past season. Three down: *There's little doubt that the secondary was a big issue for the Steelers and it will be a hot-button topic during the off-season. Only the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints gave more yards through the air than the Steelers dismal ... Read More
Three up: Season in review part one
In the wake of the Pittsburgh Steelers gut-wrenching loss to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional playoff this past Sunday, many fans are still trying to cope with the fact that a season with so many ups and downs is now over. The loss to the Broncos was in many ways a caricature of the season as a whole; agonizingly close, yet in the end, something would happen to sabotage the Steelers in the end. Although the loss in Denver meant hopes of a seventh Super Bowl title will have a to wait ... Read More
Steelers sign T Byron Stingily; Kelvin Beachum placed on IR
The Pittsburgh Steelers needed to make a roster move on Monday after starting offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum was lost for the season with a torn ACL. As expected Beachum was placed on injured-reserve and the Steelers brought in another tackle to take his place on the roster. Former Tennessee Titans tackle Byron Stingily was signed. Steelers offensive line coach Mike Munchak has familiarity with Stingily, having been his head coach for a couple of seasons. Stingily attended ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Cardinals
It looks like the Steelers might have found a new backup quarterback. Despite being out-gained by nearly 200 yards of total offense, the Steelers (4-2) were able to take advantage of nine costly penalties by the Arizona Cardinals (4-2) and a strong second half performance by third-string quarterback Landry Jones en route to a 25-13 victory at Heinz Field. Let's take a look at the best and the worst in the this week's three up, three down: •Before Michael Vick left the game early in the ... Read More
Kelvin Beachum awaiting new contract from Steelers
As training camp approaches, the Pittsburgh Steelers have some work to do in terms of contract extensions before the end of camp. We have already heard that defensive end Cameron Heyward is expected to get a new deal and there were also some early rumblings that wide receiver Antonio Brown would like a new contract as well. Yet one guy that has seemed to get lost in the shuffle when talking about new contracts is just as important as anyone else that needs a new deal. Offensive tackle ... Read More
Is Steelers line or running backs at fault for running game?
The Pittsburgh Steelers run game is not what it used to be. During the 2005 season, the Steelers won a Super Bowl behind Willie Parker and Jerome Bettis and the run game. They passed the ball only when they needed too and Ben Roethlisberger only averaged 15 completions per game during the regular season. In comparison Roethlisberger averaged almost 24 completions per game in 2012 including only nine against the Chiefs in the game when he was injured. Roethlisberger was drafted by the Steelers ... Read More