It used to be called “The Steelers Way.” Many felt that it took a certain type of character in a player to wear the black and gold. That notion alone always made me laugh, but as we sit just days away from the 2015 NFL Draft, one thing is certain and that is the so-called Steelers Way has been dead for some time now. We are in an age where talent wins out over character 100 percent of the time. With that in mind, Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert, along with every other GM in ... Read More
PSN Steelers mock draft: Final edition
With the NFL Draft set to begin Thursday night in Chicago, let's do a final mock draft for all of the Steelers eight selections. First round: Landon Collins, Safety, University of Alabama Lots of options here. With players like Alvin Dupree, Shane Ray and Randy Gregory all slipping down the board, it's possible an intriguing pass rushing linebacker could tempt the Steelers. Defensive tackles like Malcom Brown and Eddie Goldman might be on the radar, much to many Steeler fans ... Read More
Steeler mailbag: NFL draft edition
It's NFL draft week Steeler fans. Let's take a few more questions from the mailbag before the draft begins Thursday night. If Randy Gregory, Landon Collins and Bud Dupree all are available at 22, who do you pick?--Buddy Snyder, Pittsburgh, Pa. Love the question Buddy. All three players would fit a potential need for the Steelers. Gregory, who projects as a pass rushing specialist at outside linebacker in the 3-4 scheme, did himself no favors with his positive test for marijuana at the ... Read More
Top 5 Steelers draft classes
As the NFL Draft quickly approaches, everyone in "Steeler Nation" is hoping and praying that when it comes time, the Steelers make the right choices. Keeping this in mind, let’s take a look back and rate the top five draft classes in Steelers history. Number 5: 1987 Draft Stars: CB Rod Woodson and LB Greg Lloyd Honorable Mentions: LB Hardy Nickerson, starter for five seasons in Pittsburgh and FB Merril Hoge, starter for six seasons. The 1987 Draft gave the Steelers two big-time ... Read More
Predicting every game on the Steelers 2015 schedule
A year ago the Pittsburgh Steelers returned to the postseason after taking advantage of a very weak schedule that featured both the AFC and NFC South. That isn’t the case this season as the Steelers have the toughest schedule in the NFL on paper. While a lot can change after next week’s NFL Draft, let’s take a look at how the Steelers could fare in 2015 as I predict the outcome of every game on their schedule. Week 1 at New England Patriots The Steelers open up with the defending ... Read More
Steelers release schedule, open season at New England
The NFL released their schedules throughout the league on Tuesday, and the Steelers will be one of the first teams the country sees to kick-off the NFL season. While little time will be wasted, the opponent isn't ideal, as the Steelers will kick-off the NFL season against the Super Bowl Champs, the New England Patriots. The two teams will go to battle on Thursday, Sept. 10, in Foxboro. From there, the Steelers will return home to host the San Francisco 49ers, before heading to St. Louis to ... Read More
Will Johnson re-signs with Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have their fullback back in place for the 2015 as Will Johnson signed his restricted tender. Johnson will earn $1.5 million next season. He is the second of the Steelers three RFA’s to sign their tenders. Cornerback Antwon Blake was the first, leaving just safety Robert Golden as the team’s lone restricted free agent. Johnson has a total of four carries for seven yards and 29 catches for 219 yards and two touchdowns, playing in 47 games over the course of ... Read More
Antonio Brown wants a new contract; won’t report for workouts
In an offseason filled with player turnover on the defensive side of the ball, the Steelers offense has been a bastion of stability. After locking up Ben Roethlisberger to a long-term contract and bringing in running back DeAngelo Williams to back up Le’Veon Bell, the Steelers' offense seemed to be set going into the 2015 season. Now, that may all be in question. All-pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has decided that he wants a new contract and will not attend offseason workouts, according to a ... Read More
Which Steelers opponent is most intriguing in 2015?
The NFL might be the only sport that truly never has an offseason. It seems like every month there is some exciting news or events that get football fans geared up for the regular season. The NFL announced on Friday that the official schedule will be released sometime this week, so let’s take a look at some of the Steelers' matchups that jump off the page. The Steelers number one match up should come as no surprise to "Steeler Nation," and that is the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers-Ravens ... Read More
‘Torpedo’ deserves to land in Canton
The Pittsburgh Steelers history is filled with great triumphs, thrilling moments and legendary players that helped create them. The Steelers have 23 Hall of Famers, but could definitely use a few more starting with fan favorite, Donnie Shell. Shell went to college at South Carolina State. He went undrafted in the 1974 Draft and was picked up by the Steelers. Shell didn’t start right away, but quickly made a name for himself as a hard hitter on special teams. Shell became the everyday starter ... Read More