With their first pick on the second day of the 2013 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Michigan State running back Le’Veon Bell. Then on the third day of the draft there were rumors that the Steelers were shopping one of their running backs for a trade and that player was rumored to be Jonathan Dwyer. However, an attempt to trade one of their running backs failed and now the team will have a large group to compete for roster spots during the off-season and training camp. After signing ... Read More
How do Steelers keep making signings with no Cap Space?
A fan asked me how the Pittsburgh Steelers can keep making signings when they have very little cap space left. For instance the Steelers signed Former-Pitt running back Larod Stephens-Howling, who played with Todd Haley in Arizona, to a contract with a $620,000 cap hit when they only had about $650,000 in cap space. Following that move they drafted nine players, signed 15 undrafted rookie free agents and yesterday they signed veteran punter Brian Moorman. How is that possible? Well, it all ... Read More
Charlie Batch says that Steelers are in a rebuilding phase
Heading into the 2013 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers were expected to take a project quarterback to start grooming as a back-up and potential future starter. However, when they drafted Oklahoma’s Landry Jones in the fourth round of the draft it was much higher in the draft than most expected for them to target a quarterback. Immediately afterward fans were wondering why they had drafted a quarterback so early with other needs on the team and were worried that it may mean something about Ben ... Read More
Steelers begin to sort out Running Back issues
In the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Michigan State Le’Veon Bell who is expected to become the team’s new feature back. He could get a chance to start as a rookie depending on how he performs during off-season workouts and training camp. It was expected all along that the Steelers would select a new running back in this year’s draft, but many though they would wait until the later rounds. Bell was expected to be the Steelers pick in the third round by ... Read More
Steelers agree to terms with 15 Rookie Free Agents
The Steelers added nine draft picks as well as agreeing to terms with 15 rookie free agents following the 2013 NFL Draft, the team announced today. The 24 rookies will participate in the team’s rookie minicamp next weekend, which runs Friday through Sunday, May 3-5. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 2013 ROOKIE FREE AGENTS Player Pos. Ht. Wt. College Brian Arnfelt DE 6-4 298 Northwestern Alan Baxter LB 6-0 238 Northern Illinois Nik Embernate G 6-4 304 San Diego ... Read More
Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Draft
The 2013 NFL Draft is in the books and naturally, every fan wants to grade their team's selections. With me being no different, we'll take a look at the 2013 Steelers' Draft Class pick-by-pick. Round One: Jarvis Jones/OLB Georgia: 6'2 245 Admittedly, when I was watching tape on him, I was originally at a crossroads. The production with the Bulldogs was off the charts with 44 TFL and 28 sacks in his two years, including seven forced fumbles his senior season. On the other end of the ... Read More
CalU offensive lineman Eric Kush drafted by KC Chiefs
When the draft started, the highest player ever drafted from California University of Pennsylvania was Judson Flint in the 7th round. There had only been three players from CalU ever drafted by an NFL team, but on the third day of the draft, that changed. CalU offensive lineman Eric Kush was drafted in the 6th round with the 170th overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs. Kush will now join CalU legend Elmo Natali, Flint and Tommie Campbell. Kush is the second player in three years to be ... Read More
2013 NFL Draft Winners, Losers, Steals
Every year the NFL Draft produces a fresh young class of future stars. Some teams get a plethora of these stars and watch them go bust, and some teams get quality picks and watch their team thrive. Now that the draft is over, it's time for us to break down this year's winners, losers, and the steals of the 2013 NFL Draft. Winners 5. Pittsburgh Steelers - The Steelers addressed just about every need on their roster in this year's draft. With their first pick, the Steelers took linebacker ... Read More
Steelers fill needs in 2nd, 3rd rounds
So far in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers have drafted for need, but also quality. When linebacker Jarvis Jones fell into their lap at number 17, the Steelers didn't hesitate. Just one day later, the Steelers are still proving why they've been one of the best teams at building their franchise through the draft. Here's their picks: 2nd round - 48th overall - Le'Veon Bell, RB, Michigan State In 2012, Bell rushed for 1,793 yards on 382 carries and crossed the ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers use 1st pick on Georgia LB Jarvis Jones
The Pittsburgh Steelers had to wait until the middle of the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, but eventually got their man. With the No. 17 pick the Steelers selected Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones, who helps as a pass rusher immediately. There were a couple spots during the first round where it looked as if the Steelers would lose out on Jones, who they pretty much targeted since day one, but fortunately he fell to them. Jones led the nation in sacks a season ago and did so against the ... Read More