When Darrius Heyward-Bey was taken seventh overall in the 2009 draft by the Oakland Raiders, he was known more for his speed than production as a player. Immediately labeled another one of the late Al Davis's famous "reaches" before he had even played a down for silver and black, Heyward-Bey struggled to live up to the heightened expectations that come with being a top-10 pick. Though Heyward-Bey would have success as a return specialist and put together a 64-catch, 975-yard season in 2011, ... Read More
Senquez Golson has shoulder surgery; seven Steelers out for Sunday
Most of the Pittsburgh Steelers will finally take to the grass at Heinz Field for the first time this preseason on Sunday, with the Black and Gold hosting the Green Bay Packers in their home preseason opener. However, the Steelers (0-2) will be without seven players for their home opener against the Packers (1-0). Inside linebackers Lawrence Timmons (turf toe) and Vince Williams (hamstring), running back Josh Harris (foot) and wide receivers David Nelson (shoulder) and C.J. Goodwin ... Read More
Seven Steelers out for Friday’s game in Jacksonville
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be missing at least seven players when they take the field on Friday for their second preseason game of 2015 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Three players – backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, backup tackle Mike Adams and rookie cornerback Senquez Golson – remain on the physically unable to perform list and are not eligible to practice or play. Additionally, safeties Robert Golden (knee) and Ross Ventrone (ankle), inside linebacker Vince Williams (hamstring) ... Read More
Steelers kicker Suisham out with ‘potentially significant’ injury
In the NFL preseason, the results of the games are often less important than the post-game injury report. That could be the case for the Steelers, who lost 14-3 to the Minnesota Vikings in the Hall of Fame Game on Sunday night, and also lost kicker Shaun Suisham to an injury. Suisham was injured making a tackle in on the opening kickoff of the third quarter. The Steelers announced that he had suffered a left knee injury and was questionable to return. He did not kick again in the game. ... Read More
Mike Tomlin, Steelers agree to two-year extension
When the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced some struggles during the past few years, many called for the job of head coach Mike Tomlin, but the organization stuck by their man. They showed even more faith in Tomlin on Thursday by handing him a two-year contract extension that will keep him on the Steelers sidelines at least until the 2018 season. “I am pleased to announce we have extended Mike Tomlin’s contract through the 2018 season,” said Steelers’ President Art Rooney II in a statement. ... Read More
Mike Tomlin excited about the youth on defense
While all the talk leading up to camp has been about how good the Pittsburgh Steelers offense can be this upcoming season, there could be just as much talk about how much trouble the Steelers defense could create for the team if their young players don’t mature quickly. The Steelers defense is loaded with young players and a new defensive coordinator in Keith Butler. On the surface that is a positive sign for the black and gold as the Steelers defense has needed an injection of youth for some ... Read More
POLL: Who is your favorite Steelers coach?
Being that it's Bill Cowher's birthday, we figured we'd look back at the past three coaches for the Steelers to see who was your favorite. [poll id="133"] ... Read More
Pirates ‘obviously’ win with Tomlin in town, send down Holdzkom
On a day that Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin visited McKechnie Field, it was the Pirates that put up football type numbers as part of an 18-4 victory. The Pittsburgh Pirates [14-10-3] defeated the Philadelphia Phillies for its fourth consecutive victory. In the game the Pirates had 16 hits and six home runs. Mark Melancon [1-0] got the start allowing one hit but striking out two batters. Tony Watson and Arquimedes Caminero each followed with an inning of work and zero runs allowed. ... Read More
Steelers back in playoffs after win vs. Chiefs
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, the equation on Sunday afternoon was a simple one. Win and you’re in the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. Thanks to perhaps the best effort they received from their defense all season long, the Steelers are heading back to the postseason after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 20-10 at Heinz Field. “It was a big fight by our football team today,” said Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. “We did what was necessary to secure victory. I loved the spirit of ... Read More
Cutting Blount was the only choice
When the Pittsburgh Steelers announced earlier this afternoon that LeGarrette Blount had been released, I was busy furiously penning my own case as to why there was no other choice but to cut ties after only 11 games. You see, for all of the transgressions over Blount's career, both in college and in the pros, the last of those poor decisions was his worst. In this case, there were no punches thrown at an opponent, no police involved, no nearly coming to blows with one of your teammates or ... Read More