The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran quarterback Michael Vick and placed backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski on the injured reserve list. Vick, 35, signed a one-year contract with the Steelers, the details of which were not disclosed by the club. In 2014, Vick started in three games for the New York Jets, going 1-2, with his lone win coming against the Steelers on November. He finished the season 64-for-121 for 604 yards, two touchdowns, three interceptions and a 68.3 passer ... Read More
COLUMN: Vick decision has nothing to do with ‘Steelers way’
Reports surfaced late this morning that the Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing in free agent quarterback Michael Vick for what will essentially be a job interview later today. This is in the wake of the news of that Bruce Gradkowski will need surgery to repair a dislocated finger in his non-throwing hand, leaving the Steelers precariously thin at quarterback. As it stands right now, the Steelers only have one healthy quarterback to back up Ben Roethlisberger and that is the still very much a ... Read More
Michael Vick reportedly to meet with Steelers
Since training camp started, the backup quarterback position has been heavily scrutinized for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Whether it be the poor play of Landry Jones or injuries to Bruce Gradkowski, the need to bring in another option has been there for general manager Kevin Colbert. One name out there currently without a job is Michael Vick. That possibility could become a reality as according to ESPN's Adam Schefter as Vick is reportedly on his way to meet with the Steelers on ... Read More
Should Steelers be in the market for a backup QB?
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is coming off a terrific 2014 season. What made Big Ben's season so special wasn't just the gaudy numbers he put up, but the fact that Roethlisberger was healthy for the entire season, playing in every one of the Steelers 16 regular season games, plus their playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens. That makes two consecutive seasons that Roethlisberger hasn’t missed a snap due to injury. That alone has been a rarity in Roethlisberger's career, ... Read More
Week 9 Fantasy Sleepers
With this upcoming week in fantasy being an extremely important one for many, owners will be making the decision of who to start, sit and add to their fantasy rosters. There are a tremendous amount of players around the league projected to have big weeks, but what about the sleepers? Three specific players come to attention for week nine: Michael Vick will be on the “National Stage” this week when he goes into New Orleans on Monday night. The Eagles will be attempting to break their ... Read More