Coming off a frustrating loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked to bounce back and keep pace in the crowded AFC Wild Card race last night against the Indianapolis Colts. The result was an inspired effort where the Steelers overcame early mistakes and a 10-6 deficit midway through the second quarter to score 39 straight points in a 45-10 drubbing of the visiting Colts. In this week's installment of three up, three down, let's take a look at the best and worst from last ... Read More
Steelers restructure Marcus Gilbert’s contract to free up cap room
Typically as the Pittsburgh Steelers head into any offseason, it is tricky for Steelers’ general manager Kevin Colbert to free up cap space to sign free agents and that year’s draft picks. Colbert made a move on Wednesday to free up some cash by restricting the contract of offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert. Gilbert, who just signed a new deal prior to last season, had his contract reworked to create $3.724 million in cap space. The team turned a $3.5 million roster bonus and $1.15 million ... Read More
Marcus Gilbert, Steelers close to contract extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a few players entering the last year on their current deals and it appears that offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert is next on their wish list. According to sources, the team is close to inking Gilbert to a contract extension. All reports suggest a deal could be finalized sometime this week. Gilbert’s play has been a bit up and down throughout his career after being forced into the starting lineup early on in the 2011 season. After missing 12 games in 2012 due to ... Read More
Steelers’ GM Kevin Colbert’s Expects a lot of Change in 2013
The Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert talked to the media today and based on his comments, we can expect a lot of change heading into the 2013 season. Change was not unexpected from a team that struggled in 2012 and finished 8-8. In fact, prior to the 2012 season, starting many fans saw change coming at the end of the season. Before the Steelers can start making moves or signings in the off-season they must first get under the salary cap. The deadline to get under the cap number ... Read More
Steelers Expected to Keep Ramon Foster over Willie Colon for Left Guard
When the Steelers were put on the clock during the 2012 NFL Draft they were ecstatic to see that the top guard in the draft, David DeCastro of Stanford, was still on the board. They wasted no time making DeCastro their selection and added him to a young core of players on their improving offensive line. DeCastro, a right guard in college, is expected to play on the right side for many years to come and the Steelers hope he will help improve a struggling running game. On the left side, the ... Read More