One thing the Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t had in a few years are multiple running backs that can step in and carry a full-time load when needed. The offseason signing of LeGarrette Blount solves that problem. After a nice close to the 2013 season for rookie Le’Veon Bell, the Steelers were in search for a compliment for the Michigan State product and they wanted to find a way to lighten Bell’s workload along the way. They accomplished both with Blount. Blount is still in the prime of his ... Read More
Steelers’ Heath Miller could be in store for rebound season
It was nice to see that Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller returned last year from a torn ACL suffered the season before. However, something just wasn't right with Miller, as he had a down year by his standards. But the calendar has turned to 2014 and Miller could be in store for another big season. At least in his mind he thinks it will be different: “I should be able to put more preparation in, should be able to work like I’m used to working,” Miller told ESPN's Scott ... Read More
Job Competition Scarce for Steelers at OTA’s
Coming off back-to-back 8-8 seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a much different look than they had just two seasons ago. But with so many new faces now wearing black-and-gold over the course of the past 24 months, that doesn’t necessarily mean that there will be much competition for playing time. As OTA’s began on Tuesday for the Steelers, there were really only three jobs apparent that there would be competition for, which is rare for a team that has missed the playoffs the past couple ... Read More
Steelers Rookie Mini-Camp Notes
The Pittsburgh Steelers introduced their first-year players and draft picks to their new stomping grounds this past weekend, hosting the first rookie minicamp of the season. In addition to the draft picks and undrafted rookie free agent signees, the Steelers invited 20 undrafted rookies and 14 additional first-year NFL players. The Steelers will enter 2014 with several potential starting spots open for the first time in years. ILB Ryan Shazier seems a lock to start next to veteran Lawrence ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Kent State RB Dri Archer with the 97th Overall Pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected RB Dri Archer of Kent State with their third round compensatory pick (97th overall). Archer is a versatile running back who ran a 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, and is considered the best pure return man in the draft. The pick is similar to a selection that offensive coordinator Todd Haley made while head coach of Kansas City when he chose Dexter McCluster of Mississippi. Archer is a 5-foot, 8-inch 173-pound production machine that was ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Draft DE Stephon Tuitt with 46th Overall Pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued rebuilding their defense with the selection of Notre Dame DE Stephon Tuitt in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. The 6-foot, 5-inch 304-pound defensive end was considered a first-round grade by many draft experts, and as should add a much needed dose of youth and intensity to the Pittsburgh 3-4 defense. Tuitt had a fantastic junior year for the Fighting Irish, tallying 49 tackles, 7.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and nine tackles for loss. The 20-year ... 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
2014 NFL Draft Round One Notes: Shazier is a Steeler, Donald to the Rams, Manziel a Brown
The 2014 NFL Draft finally got under way last night, and after months of speculation on where certain players would land, as usual the draft did not lack for drama. The Pittsburgh Steelers had been expected to use their first-round pick to fill a spot of obvious need – cornerback or wide receiver being the most often suspected slots – but General Manager Kevin Colbert and Head Coach Mike Tomlin bucked expectations and chose Ohio State ILB Ryan Shazier with the 15th overall pick. Shazier will be ... Read More
Biggest Steelers Draft Misses of the Past 20 Years
Since the early 1970’s, the Pittsburgh Steelers have crafted a reputation as a team that builds championship rosters mainly through the NFL Draft. Even the advent of free agency in the NFL didn’t force the six-time Super Bowl champions from changing their philosophy of building the “Steeler Way”. Pittsburgh has continually drafted and developed Pro Bowl-caliber players on both sides of the ball, and even in the modern-era NFL, the Steelers have won two Lombardi trophies with teams predominantly ... Read More
Steelers Sign RB LeGarrette Blount
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the process of finalizing a two-year contract with free agent RB LeGarrette Blount. Blount will come in to Pittsburgh and immediately be the primary backup to starter Le’Veon Bell. Blount will also be used as the Steelers primary short-yardage and goal-line running back. Blount had received interest from several teams, including the Ravens, Patriots, and Steelers. The four-year veteran is 6-foot, 1-inch and weighs 250lbs. Last season with New England, Blount ... Read More