With training camp just over a month away for the Pittsburgh Steelers, there are several players who must use camp to take a big step forward. While Jarvis Jones’ name comes to mind on the Steelers defense, perhaps no player must show that he can have a bounce back season more than cornerback Cortez Allen. In fear of perhaps losing another young corner, the Steelers rushed to give Allen a five-year, $26-million contract extension prior to last season. Needless to say that decision ... Read More
Mike Munchak needs to continue to improve Steelers offensive line
When the Pittsburgh Steelers added Mike Munchak to the coaching staff as the offensive line coach, Munchak became the third assistant on the staff to have head coaching experience; joining now retired defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and offensive coordinator Todd Haley. That's a luxury few teams have, and it became clear in year one of Munchak being a part of the coaching staff that the Steelers were better for it, as the offense finished second in the league in yards per game, along with ... Read More
Clarion’s Julian Howsare motivated to make New York Jets roster
Julian Howsare has always made the most of every situation he's been put into. Make it out of Altoona and into a college football program. Check. Become an All-American. Check. Sign an NFL contract. Check. The last check mark for Howsare came just minutes after May's NFL Draft had ended. For Division II football players like Howsare, who played his college ball at Clarion in the PSAC West, being drafted sometimes isn't the outcome but rather signing as an undrafted free agent. Those who sign ... Read More
Coates will push Bryant in crowded Steelers WR corps
Playing in the shadow of a certain Sammy while playing college ball at Clemson, Martavis Bryant ought to be quite motivated to stay ahead of the newest Sammie in Pittsburgh. When the Steelers drafted Auburn's Sammie Coates in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft, it came as more than a bit of a surprise to most, especially considering the team's massive needs elsewhere. But Kevin Colbert and Mike Tomlin simply could not pass up this addition to an already potent air attack led by veteran QB ... Read More
Lawrence Timmons open to idea of retiring a Steeler
Until lately, whether it because of performance or salary cap issues, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a knack of knowing when to cut ties with veterans getting up there in age. One guy that they will be forced to make a tough call in the next couple of years will be inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons. Even though he is still playing at a very high level, Timmons has a couple of extremely high cap hits coming up of $12.6 million in 2015 and $11.8 million in 2016. That alone may force the ... Read More
POLL: Who is the face of Pittsburgh sports?
With so many stars on Pittsburgh's three major professional teams, one has to wonder who other cities consider the face of the city when they about Pittsburgh sports. [poll id="137"] ... Read More
Three defensive players on bubble for Steelers
After taking a look at <a href="http://www.pittsburghsportingnews.com/three-offensive-players-on-bubble-for-steelers/22936">three players on offense</a> that might need to have solid training camps to guarantee themselves a roster spot for the Steelers, let's now take a look at three defensive players who are in similar position. We will take one from the defensive line, the secondary and one from the linebacking corps. Cam Thomas: When Thomas was signed via free agency from San ... Read More
Antwon Blake standing out during Steelers OTA’s
With the Pittsburgh Steelers a little over a month away from reporting to Latrobe for training camp, we have started to get a look at the 2015 team during OTA’s, which began last week and will continue this week and next week. Some guys have made it a point to stand out during these OTA’s and one guy in particular could have a say in how the Steelers secondary looks when they take the field for the season opener against the New England Patriots. That guy is cornerback Antwon Blake. With ... Read More
Three offensive players on bubble for Steelers
As the Steelers get ready to head to training camp next month, there are a number of players who will need to have a strong showing in order to secure a roster spot in 2015. Today we will look at three players on offense who need to impress at St Vincent's if they want to make the 53-man roster. Landry Jones: Jones heads to his third training camp with his roster spot very much in doubt. After two lackluster seasons where accuracy and decision making were major question marks, Jones will have ... Read More
Steelers sign final member of 2015 draft class
The Steelers announced earlier today that they have reached an agreement with safety Gerod Holliman. Holliman was signed to a four year deal, the financial details of the contract still have not been disclosed. Holliman was the Steelers final pick in this year’s draft and was also the last drafted player to be signed. He played his college ball at Louisville and even though he started just one year he definitely made the most of it. In that one year he racked up 37 tackles, one sack, 17 ... Read More