The Pittsburgh Steelers have long had a history of inconsistancy when it came to the punter's position. Many teams have that problem, so the Steelers aren't alone. That said, it still doesn't make the problem a good one. The Steelers thought they had their guy in 2007 when a young punter from Baylor University named Daniel Sepulveda came into the picture.The Steelers couldn't be more wrong. Ever since the beginning of the "Sepulveda days" until right now, the Steelers have had eight different ... Read More
Should the Steelers keep Darrius Heyward-Bey?
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, and 29 other teams in the NFL, it's free agency season. The Steelers have a total of 25 free agents left to either make deals with or part ways with. One of those free agents, out of the 13 offensive free agents, is Darrius Heyward-Bey.Heyward-Bey might not be a household name in Pittsburgh. Some might remember him from his days with the Oakland Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts, where he mostly earned a bad rap sheet for continuously dropping the football. However ... Read More
Free Agency questions for the Steelers: Who stays, who goes on defense?
Yesterday we took a look at some of the key free agents on offense heading into the offseason. Now we will focus on the defense and what might be on the horizon once the free agent signing frenzy begins. Let's take a closer look. Steve McLendon (DL)- Much like Ramon Foster on the other side of the ball, McLendon has quietly been an important cog for the Steelers defense. Given the unenviable task of taking over for Casey Hampton at nose tackle, McLendon has contributed to a Steelers run defense ... Read More
Free agency questions for the Steelers: Who stays, who goes on offense?
Looking ahead to the 2016 season, it's hard not to be excited about the Pittsburgh Steelers offense that could potentially end up being one of the best in NFL history. Yes, it could be that good. Bold statement to be sure, but with the collection of talent expected back next season there are plenty of reasons to believe the sky is the limit for the unit. Among those leading the way will be the trio of Ben Roethlisberger, Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. Add the likes of Maurkice Pouncey, David ... Read More
Sammie Coates development something to watch in 2016
Sammie Coates may be the most important receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2016, after Antonio Brown.And Coates only caught one regular season pass in 2015.Coates has never been short on raw ability. He pairs his 6-foot-1, 212 pounds and 33 3/8 inch arm-stature with 4.43 second 40-yard dash time. In college, he used his size/speed ability to average 21 yards per reception, and showed the ability to create separation everywhere on the field.The ability is there for Coates to be a star ... Read More
COLUMN: What could have been for the Steelers
Am I the only one who watched yesterday's Conference championships and spent much of it wondering what could have been for the Pittsburgh Steelers? Watching the Denver Broncos advance to the Super Bowl over the hated New England Patriots assuredly was a consolation prize for dejected Steelers fans, but it couldn't possibly ease the pain of a season lost to injuries and misfortune. Sure, the idea of Peyton Manning, days short of his 40th birthday, going out a winner makes for a perfect storyline ... Read More
Is Cortez Allen still necessary for the Steelers’ defense?
Way back in October 2015, the Pittsburgh Steelers placed cornerback Cortez Allen on their Injured Reserve list for the rest of the season. Allen had suffered a knee injury and was constantly battling it in the first six games of the season. After the Steelers Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals, the team decided to put him on the season-ending reserve list.However, Allen was only active in Week 1. Against the New England Patriots, Allen recorded three solo tackles and three assists. For ... Read More
Steelers’ sign Ross Cockrell to one-year extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers have locked down one of their defensive free agents already this offseason. The team signed cornerback Ross Cockrell to a one-year extension on Friday, the team announced. Cockrell played in 15 games for the Steelers this past year. He was picked up by the team after being released by the Buffalo Bills after training camp before the start of the 2015 season. Cockrell turned out to be quite the pickup for the Steelers, as he started seven out of his 15 games. His ... Read More
Three down: Season in review part two
Yesterday, we took a look at some of the best moments and performances by the 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers in our first of two installments of three up, three down. In part two of of the series, let's look at some of the worst of the past season. Three down: *There's little doubt that the secondary was a big issue for the Steelers and it will be a hot-button topic during the off-season. Only the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints gave more yards through the air than the Steelers dismal ... Read More
What does the future at QB look like for the Steelers?
While the Denver Broncos prepare for the New England Patriots on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be discussing topics like free agency, trades and the upcoming draft. However, one big topic they will discuss is their quarterback situation. Let's be honest, Ben Roethlisberger isn't as young as he used to be, and Landry Jones is certainly not the future most fans would want. Roethlisberger did have a decent season, considering all the injuries he went through, finishing it off by throwing ... Read More