There's never an off-season in the NFL. From the opening game, to the playoffs, to the Super Bowl, to free agency and then the NFL Draft, there's always something happening. With the NFL Draft just a few weeks away, we opened up our Steelers mailbag to take your questions about the upcoming event and more. "How are we (Steelers) going to fill all the gaps in roster with only draft picks and no cap room?"-- Steven Stull, Atlanta, Ga. For what it is worth, the cap situation is ... Read More
PSN Steeler mock draft: Rounds 5-7
After drafting a safety, cornerback, linebacker and running back, the Steelers now look to add some late round gems into the fold. Note that the Steelers will have two sixth round picks thanks to a compensatory pick awarded to the team on March 25. "With the 160th pick in the fifth round, the Pittsburgh Steelers select..." Josh Shaw, cornerback, USC: The Steelers add more defense with their fifth round selection, and bolster their secondary by selecting their third defensive back of ... Read More
Running back depth in draft gives Steelers plenty of options
With the NFL draft set to begin in less than a month, talk regarding the Steelers needs has mainly revolved around the defense. That is understandable considering the un-Steelerlike work by the unit in 2014, and it has many fans expecting a run on defensive talent when it comes time to make their picks when the draft commences on April 30. However, even with Le'Veon Bell and recent free agent signee DeAngelo Williams potentially becoming an outstanding 1-2 punch at running back, the Steelers ... Read More
When it comes to the draft, it’s all about defense for the Steelers
With the NFL draft set to begin April 30, there seems to be little question that the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to focus on the defensive side of the ball early and often. Even with a number of young players set to play prominent roles in the Steeler defense such as Jarvis Jones, Shamarko Thomas, Ryan Shazier and Stephon Tuitt, the need to add talent will be a top priority. What we do know is many of the key components of one of the top defenses in the NFL for the past decade are now gone, ... Read More
2014 NFL Draft Grades – The Great, The Terrible, and the Potentially Ugly
Teams That Cleaned Up St. Louis Rams – Jeff Fisher continues to build this Rams teams in the image of his early 2000’s Tennessee Titans squads. OT Greg Robinson was the best lineman in the draft by far, and the addition of DL Aaron Donald gives St. Louis four starting defensive linemen with top 15 overall pedigrees. RB Tre Mason was the most pro-ready back on the board. CB Lamarcus Joyner, SS Mo Alexander, and CB E.J. Gaines will all vie for playing time in 2014. The Rams took a chance on DE ... Read More
2014 NFL Draft Day Two Preview: Steelers with Two Picks, Best Players Left on the Board
The 2014 NFL Drafts continues at 7:00pm EST tonight with rounds two and three, to be followed by round four through seven on Saturday beginning at noon. The Pittsburgh Steelers have eight selections remaining, including three compensatory picks in rounds three (97th overall), round five (173rd overall), and round six (215th overall). After selecting Ohio State ILB Ryan Shazier with the 15th overall pick last night, the Steelers will need to get serious about filling some holes on both sides of ... Read More
2012 Steelers A Perfect Example of “Any Given Sunday”
The saying "any given Sunday" is well known around the NFL. It's basic meaning is that any given Sunday any team can beat any other team and for the most part it is true. Every year in the NFL there are good teams and bad teams, but the one thing that people fail to remember at times is that every player in the NFL is a pro-football player and was a stand-out player in college. Through the history of NFL football there have only been two teams that have ever lost every game during the regular ... Read More
Running Back Biggest Question Mark For Steelers in 2013 Off-Season
The Pittsburgh Steelers don't currently have any running backs under contract for the 2013 season. It is also rumored that they are looking for a feature back that can be a go to guy on offense. If they don't think that Jonathan Dwyer or Isaac Redman has what it takes to be that guy and if they don't want to re-sign Rashard Mendenhall then they will be forced to find a new running back this off-season. That means finding a player in free agency or in the 2013 NFL Draft. Mendenhall will become ... Read More
Could the Steelers land Stedman Bailey?
With Mike Wallace all but gone from the Steelers and Antonio Brown seemingly creating locker room problems, the Steelers' receivers are falling apart. With little to no cap room, it's doubtful that they will test the waters of free agency. And with bigger needs to worry about, they won't be taking a guy in the top two rounds. But when it comes time for the Steelers to pick up a wide receiver, a great one might still be left on the board. Stedman Bailey. I've personally watched Stedman Bailey ... Read More
The Steelers last three drafts haven’t been great, but they haven’t been terrible either
There has been a lot of talk this off-season about the Steelers last couple of drafts. Many fans are upset with the Steelers last few drafts and believe they need to turn things around in 2013 to get back to the playoffs. The problem with that thinking is that the last three drafts for the Steelers haven’t been all that bad. In fact, the Steelers have found some very good players the last three years. The reason many fans may be looking down on the last few drafts is, most likely, due to the ... Read More