As everyone knows, Pittsburgh Steelers great Troy Polamalu officially played his last game of pro football. Polamalu was an unbelievable playmaker on defense and was frequently described as possibly becoming the greatest safety ever. It looked like he was an unstoppable force until he became victim to a curse, not just any curse, the “Madden Curse.” Don’t believe me. Just take a look at Polamalu’s career before and after his placement on the Madden cover. Polamalu was drafted by the ... Read More
NFL changes extra-point distance
While you are watching the NFL this season, it will have a bit of a different look. Especially after touchdowns. The owners approved on Tuesday to move the distance of the extra point back from the two-yard line to the 15. The idea is that by snapping the ball from the 15-yard line will make PAT's more challenging. The approved rule was one of three proposals considered by owners Tuesday at the NFL's Spring League Meeting. Teams still have the option to go for a two-point conversion ... Read More
Steelers claim QB/WR Devin Gardner on waivers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have claimed Devin Gardner on waivers from the New England Patriots. Gardner, 23, was listed as a wide receiver by the Patriots, but had spent most of his collegiate career as a quarterback at the University of Michigan. As a senior in 2014, he started 12 games, passing for 1896 yards and 10 touchdowns while leading the Wolverines to a 5-7 record. He was noted as dual-threat quarterback for Michigan, often making plays with his legs as well as his arms. In 2013, his ... Read More
Steelers must utilize Dri Archer properly in 2015
When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Kent State running back Dri Archer in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft, many questioned whether or not the diminutive speedster could make an impact as a pro. As Archer gets ready for his second year with the Steelers, those questions still linger. In fact, the skeptics who were critical of the selection at the time were given plenty of ammunition for their arguments during Archer's rookie campaign. Among the arguments made against picking Archer so ... Read More
Steelers sign third-round pick Sammie Coates
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to lock up their draft picks from the Class of 2015. With most of their picks already locked up, the Steelers signed their third-round pick Sammie Coates on Friday. Coates, a wide receiver out of Auburn was selected with the No. 87 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He has the ability to become a big time playmaker on the outside, but also comes to the Steelers with some concerns. Coates hands are often questioned, but there is no doubting that he ... Read More
Steelers sign first-round pick Bud Dupree
After signing tight end Jesse James earlier in the day, the Steelers reduced the number of unsigned draft picks down to two, as they signed first-round pick Bud Dupree to his rookie deal on Thursday evening. According to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the deal with Dupree is for four years, worth $9.2 million. The deal includes a $5 million signing bonus and a fifth option year. Steelers sign first-round pick Bud Dupree to four-year, $9.2 M contact, $5 M signing bonus, plus ... Read More
Steelers sign fifth-round pick Jesse James
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed another one of their draft picks from the Class of 2015, coming to terms with fifth-round pick Jesse James on Thursday. James, a tight end out of Penn State, was the No. 160 overall selection in the 2015 NFL Draft. He caught 38 passes for 396 yards and three touchdowns last season for the Nittany Lions. He declared for the draft after his junior season, finishing with 78 receptions for 1,005 yards and 11 touchdowns. The 11 touchdowns is a Penn State ... Read More
Steelers sign second-round pick Senquez Golson
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been busy locking up their draft picks from the 2015 NFL Draft. The latest to ink a contract is second-round pick Senquez Golson. Golson, the No. 56 overall pick out of Mississippi, signed a four-deal deal and could be expected to play a big role right off the bat in a very thin Steelers secondary. He is small at 5-foot-9, 176 pounds, but is coming off a big collegiate season in which Golson showed he has the ability to be a playmaker. Golson ... Read More
POLL: Will Steelers win opener in New England?
With the suspension of Tom Brady for four games - as of now - what chance do you give the Steelers in the season opener against the Patriots in New England? [poll id="134"] ... Read More
Brady suspended for four games
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will be suspended for four games for his role in the Patriots playing with underinflated footballs last season. In addition, the Patriots organization will forfeit their first-round draft pick in the 2016, their fourth-round draft pick in 2017 and have been find one million dollars. The Patriots have also indefinitely suspended employees John Jastremski and James McNally without pay. Brady will be allowed to participate in off-season and pre-season ... Read More