Midway through the 2014 preseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have extended the contract of tackle Marcus Gilbert through the 2019 season. The fourth-year tackle, drafted in the second round in 2011, will play for Pittsburgh through at least six more seasons and will make about $30 million. Gilbert has started 34 games in the black and gold and the former Florida Gator will continue to play alongside his college teammate, center Maurkice Pouncey, who was also recently extended through the 2019 ... Read More
Steelers’ first team looks to be in mid-season form
If Saturday’s preseason matchup was a preview of the upcoming Pittsburgh Steelers season, we’ll take it. The Steelers won 19-16 over the Buffalo Bills. They won as time expired on a Shaun Suisham field goal courtesy of another forced turnover by back-ups Vic So’oto and fumble recovery by Howard Jones. The real upside their second preseason matchup was the play of the Steelers first team offense and defense. They won the first half, 13-6, with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger placing the ball to ... Read More
Steelers win, Pirates choke podcast
Join in on the discussion LIVE for today's abbreviated 30-minute show. Michael Waterloo and Jon Pennline will discuss any and every topic on the table, including the Pirates loss to the Nationals and the Steelers win over the Buffalo Bills. ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Show Promising Signs In Preseason Win Over Buffalo
The Pittsburgh Steelers are pinning their revival hopes on a high-flying offense and a rejuvenated defense. After a so-so preseason opener against the Giants last week, the Steelers showed a promising preview of that game plan Saturday night at Heinz Field, controlling the first half in a 19-16 victory over the Buffalo Bills. Pittsburgh's first exhibition win since Aug. 30, 2012 - a span of five games - featured a nearly-flawless Ben Roethlisberger and a dynamic performance from rookie ... Read More
Marcus Gilbert, Steelers close to contract extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a few players entering the last year on their current deals and it appears that offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert is next on their wish list. According to sources, the team is close to inking Gilbert to a contract extension. All reports suggest a deal could be finalized sometime this week. Gilbert’s play has been a bit up and down throughout his career after being forced into the starting lineup early on in the 2011 season. After missing 12 games in 2012 due to ... Read More
Steelers drop preseason opener to Giants, 20-16
The NFL does a great job to keep its fans invested every month during the offseason. There's free agent signings, the combine, the NFL Draft and the start of training camp. But let's face it, eventually, football fans just want to see a game. Although it was just a preseason game, the Steelers took to the field on Saturday night, as they traveled to New York to take on the the Giants. Ultimately, the Steelers lost to the Giants 20-16, dropping to 0-1 in the preseason after a 0-4 campaign last ... Read More
Can Tuitt make an early impact?
Not since Kendrell Bell in 2001 has a rookie defender opened the season as a starter for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In spite of an knee injury that will keep him out of the Steelers preseason game tomorrow against the New York Giants, first rounder Ryan Shazier looks to be on track to break into the starting lineup immediately. Though second-round pick Stephon Tuitt might not share that honor with Shazier, he might just join him sooner than later. Two rookies starting for the Steelers defense? ... Read More
Storylines to watch in Steelers preseason opener
The brutally long NFL off season has finally come to an end, as the Steelers are set to take the field against the Giants in their preseason opener. This will be the second game for the Giants, as their debut was the Hall of Fame game last weekend. Being the first preseason game, obviously we won't see much from the starters, if all them even play. Preseason is a game for the coaches to evaluate depth, talent, health and game planning. Here are a few things that we should look for from the ... Read More
Steelers running backs are replenished in 2014
Limited talent, questionable effort and forced optimism aptly describes the Pittsburgh Steelers running back situation over the past few years. Prior last season, Ben Roethlisberger relied on the likes of John Clay, Mewelde Moore, Isaac Redman, Rashard Mendenhall, Felix Jones and Jonathan Dwyer to help balance the offensive attack. And at times it was just that — offensive. Sure, Dwyer and Redman had a few decent performances, but both players are low-ceiling talents. Moore was a ... Read More
Training camp notes from Latrobe
It was beautiful day at Latrobe yesterday as the rain (for the most part) held off, and the Steelers continued to prepare for their first pre-season game of the 2014 season. The Steelers will travel to New York to play the Giants on Saturday night. Here's some of the some observations I made watching practice yesterday. *Bumped into Carnell Lake before practice began, and Lake just happened to be my favorite player from the 90's teams. I gotta tell you, Mr. Lake looks like he could still play ... Read More