A lot of people felt going into the 2015 NFL Draft that Pittsburgh Steelers general manager needed to hit more than a few home runs with his eight picks. Needless to say, at least on paper, that doesn't look like it is going to be the case once again. When the rosters were trimmed to 53 players this weekend, it included some of that class. Three of the team's eight picks were cut this weekend, including fourth-round cornerback Doran Grant, sixth-round pass-rusher Anthony Chickillo (both ... Read More
Roster overview & analysis for 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers: Defense/Special teams
With the Steelers 53-man roster set and the team preparing to open the season at the New England Patriots, let's look at the depth chart for the defense and special teams. Defensive line (7): Cameron Heyward, Steve McClendon, Stephon Tuitt, Cam Thomas, Daniel McCullers, L.T. Walton, Caushaud Lyons The starting trio of Heyward, McClendon and Tuitt won't remind anyone of let's say Aaron Smith, Casey Hampton and Brett Keisel circa 2008, but that does not mean they are capable of a solid ... Read More
Pouncey placed on short-term IR, re-sign Legursky
In a move expected since breaking his tibia on August 23rd in a preseason tilt against the Green Bay Packers, the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed Maurkice Pouncey on the team’s Reserve/Injured; Designated For Return List and re-signed OG/C Doug Legursky just 24 hours after being released. Neither move comes as a shock after the Steelers made an array of moves to set their 53-roster and 10 player practice squad. Pouncey will now be eligible to join the active roster after week eight of the ... Read More
Roster overview & analysis for 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers: Offense
The Pittsburgh Steelers trimmed their roster down to 53 yesterday and will now prepare to open to the season against the New England Patriots Thursday night. Let's take a look at the offensive side of the ball and evaluate the players by position. Quarterbacks (3): Ben Roethlisberger, Michael Vick, Landry Jones Roethlisberger is coming off a career year where he just missed surpassing the 5,000 yard plateau through the air and looks to be hitting his prime at 33. Although he has clearly ... Read More
Steelers add Todman and Lyons to 53-man roster, finalize practice squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed two players off waivers, released two players from their 53-man roster, and signed 10 players to the teams practice squad. Joining the 53-man roster for the Steelers are running back Jordan Todman and defensive end Caushaud Lyons. Todman comes to the Steelers after being cut by the Carolina Panthers. The 25-year old back and University of Connecticut product was drafted in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers. Prior to being in ... Read More
Steeler announce team captains for 2015 season
Earlier this morning the Pittsburgh Steelers announced their team captains for the 2015 season as voted by the players. The four players selected were Ben Roethlisberger (offense) Cam Heyward and William Gay (co-defensive) and Robert Golden (special teams) The selection of Roethlisberger has become an annual occurrence as he has now been selected as the offensive captain for the fifth consecutive year. Roethlisberger is coming off his best statistical season of his career and will look to lead ... Read More
AM Joe: A win is a win is a win
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Sunday, September 6, 2015. What's on tap for today: It's Fan Appreciation Night at Consol Energy Park as the Wild Things (41-54) wrap up their 2015 season against the Windy City Thunderbolts (41-54) at 2:35 p.m. 93.5 WJPA-FM The Pirates (80-54) and the Cardinals (87-48) will play the rubber match of their three-game series at Busch Stadium. Pirates ace Gerrit Cole hopes to bounce back after a sub-par performance last outing. ... Read More
Steelers trim roster to 53
With the preseason over and Pittsburgh's Week 1 match up against the New England Patriots just five days away, the team had to trim its roster down to 53 players. The Steelers announced through a team-issued release that they have released the following players: running backs Josh Harris and Jawon Chisholm, defensive linemen Matt Conrath, Ethan Hemer and Mike Thornton, safeties Jordan Dangerfield, Alden Darby and Gerod Holliman, offensive linemen Reese Dismukes, B.J. Finney and Doug ... Read More
Steelers trade P Brad Wing to the New York Giants
We don't know who won all of the training camp battles yet for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but one thing we know for sure is who won the competition to be the team's punter in 2015. Friday, the Steelers traded punter Brad Wing to the New York Giants, which hands the job to Australian Jordan Berry. The Steelers will get back a late-round pick in the deal, which is good in its own right. This marks the third trade already that Kevin Colbert has made since training camp began, shipping out late ... Read More
AM Joe: Friday night lights return to Western Pa.
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Friday, September 4, 2015. What's on tap for today: It's Fireworks Friday in Washington, Pa. as the Wild Things (40-53) are back at home following a 4-0, 11-inning win last night. First pitch against the Windy City Thunderbolts is at 7:05 p.m. 95.3 WJPA-FM The Pirates (79-53) will need to turn things around quickly if they want to catch the St. Louis Cardinals (86-47) in the National League Central. The Bucs have an opportunity ... Read More