Over the past two days the Steelers have restructured two contracts and they are planning on doing two more. This is all part of the plan to get the cap number where they need it to be so that they can do what they want in the draft and free agency. Restructuring contracts, likely, won’t be enough on it’s own, however, and the Steelers are expected to make some cuts over the next two weeks. So far during the off-season many, including myself, have included Willie Colon in the discussion when ... Read More
Making the case for Tavon Austin at No. 17
The Steelers have more than their fair share of needs to address in up-coming free agency and the NFL Draft. The Steelers are in desperate need of running backs and receivers. While there's probably more of a chance that the Steelers will lean towards the defense in the first round, it wouldn't hurt to entertain the idea of drafting a wide receiver/ running back type of guy at pick 17. Insert Tavon Austin. At the NFL Combine, Austin wasn't lacking any confidence when he stepped to the podium. ... 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
Unnamed Teammate Calls out LaMarr Woodley for Poor Performance
According to Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette an unnamed player on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster called out LaMarr Woodley. Woodley had his second straight injury riddled season in 2012, but unlike 2011 when he was on the field he was ineffective. During the start of the 2011 season Woodley was being considered for the defensive player of the year award, but a serious hamstring injury plagued him for the rest of the year. 2012 was supposed to be Woodley's chance to come back from ... Read More
Could Doug Legursky be Steelers starting center in 2013?
The Steelers are going to have to figure out their starting offensive line for 2013. Four of the five starters are already being projected. Those players are Marcus Gilbert, Mike Adams, David DeCastro, and Maurkice Pouncey. The only open position on the line is left guard which is the spot the Steelers will have to fill this off-season. Willie Colon started at left guard in 2012, but he is considered a potential cap casualty option for the Steelers who need to clear cap space this off-season. ... Read More
Who do Steelers fans love to hate?
With Valentine's Day now upon us, everyone wants to talk about love. The Pittsburgh Steeler's fan base isn't one that's known for its love and affection of other team's players. With that in mind, let's take a look at some of the players that Steelers fans just love to hate. Tom Brady - There's just something about Tom Brady that drives Steeler Nation wild. He's always played pretty outstanding against the Steelers for the most part. He has an arrogance about him that most opposing team's ... Read More
Mike Wallace to the Browns?
With Mike Wallace likely out in Pittsburgh, could he sign with the divison rival Cleveland Browns? The signing would make sense if you think about it. Wallace is a speedster and that's what the Browns like. With sub-par receiver Josh Cribbs saying that he didn't like that the team rebuilt every season through the draft, the Brown might look to add some talent via free agency. With new head coach Rob Chudzinski and offensive coordinator Norv Turner, Wallace would fit in well within the ... Read More
Are Steelers Likely Facing Another March Massacre?
The Steelers are in salary cap troubles once again which means for the second year in a row the team could be saying goodbye to multiple veteran players. Pittsburgh will be forced to let many, if not all, of their unrestricted free agents walk and they will need to a good draft in April to offset their losses. It's time for the Steelers to let some of their young players take over and to do so they will have to cut some of the aging veterans. Here is a breakdown of each position on the roster as ... Read More