Another PSAC West player has found his way into the NFL. Former Cal Pa. tight end/wide receiver Morrell Presley has been signed by the Seattle Seahawks, according to reports. Presley was originally a USC commit as a five-star tight end when current Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was at the helm in Southern California. After decommitting from the Trojans, Presley went to UCLA. After various off-the-field issues took their toll on the big tight end, Presley transferred to Cal. While at Cal, ... Read More
Roger Goodell proves to be as big of a coward as Ray Rice
Somewhere along the line, it almost became commonplace for football players, whether in high school, college or the NFL, to commit violent crimes against women. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had the opportunity on Thursday to send a major message to the players wearing “The Shield” on Thursday and instead acted like a coward similar to Ray Rice acting like a coward when he beat his then fiancée unconscious and was caught on film dragging her body out of an elevator by the feet. By Goodell ... Read More
Rice Punished, Will Miss Week 2 vs. PIT
The National Football League has, to say the very least, had no shortage of players involved in criminal mischief. Our nation's most popular sports league has long had an image problem in this way, seemingly unable to get players to put down the drugs, guns and fists. Most recently, it has been Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice in the hot seat. Last February, Rice was at a casino in Atlantic City with his fiancee when an elevator security camera video recording caught him striking her ... Read More
Lawrence Timmons needs to become leader of Steelers’ defense
The faces have been changing the past couple of seasons on the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense. Yet while there are a few veterans that still remain, Dick LeBeau's defense has gotten much younger over the course of the past couple of seasons. The youth movement was needed, but it also leads to one question entering the 2014 season. Who is the leader of the Steelers' defense? That man has to be linebacker Lawrence Timmons. Even though Troy Polamalu still resides in the Steelers' ... Read More
Pirates second half, Penguins developmental camp podcast
And the gang is back! Join our live broadcast, as we discuss the Pirates in the second half, the Penguins developmental camp and who to keep an eye on as Steelers training camp nears. ... Read More
Who will step in at linebacker opposite Timmons?
In the third installment of some of the key questions heading into Steelers training camp, we will look specifically at the left inside linebacker position. When it comes to the inside linebacker position, it's fair to assume that Lawrence Timmons is locked in on the right side. Timmons is coming off an outstanding season where it easily can be argued he played at a Pro-Bowl level, and there is no reason to think there will be a significant decline for the eight-year pro. With that ... Read More
Steelers cornerback depth will be challenged
After looking at the offensive line as one of the the top question marks going into training camp, let's look another key question going into the 2014 season. This time, focusing on defense. Do the Steelers have the cornerbacks necessary to get the job done in 2014? If you look strictly at some of the numbers over the past three seasons, the answer to this question seems to be yes. Over that time frame, the Steelers pass defense has lead the league in fewest yards allowed twice, and ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line hoping to stay healthy in 2014
After consecutive 8-8 seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, it’s fair to say there are some questions and concerns heading into the 2014 season. In the coming days, we will take a closer look at some of the biggest questions marks facing the Steelers as they attempt to get back to the Super Bowl. Can the Steelers Offensive Line be productive, and just as importantly, stay healthy? The ability for the Steelers’ offensive line to play at a high level will be key factor for success in 2014. ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers’ WR Depth will be on show when camp begins
When the Pittsburgh Steelers report to Latrobe on July 25, there will be a few camp battles to pay close attention to. I will highlight many of these camp battles as the days tick down until camp begins, but I will begin with what could be a very deep and talented group of wide receivers. Many wanted the Steelers to look at drafting a wide receiver early on in the 2014 NFL Draft. That didn't happen as they waited until the fourth round, but quarterback Ben Roethlisberger should have a nice ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers, Jermichael Finley talking contract
With training camp only a couple weeks away from beginning for the Pittsburgh Steelers, general manager Kevin Colbert could be looking to get franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger another weapon. Free agent tight end Jermichael Finley has been linked to the Steelers on numerous occasions this offseason and it looks like the Steelers are more than convinced that Finley is healthy enough to help in 2014. According to USA Today's Tom Pelissero, the Steelers have offered Finley a couple of ... Read More