You won't see Mike Adams at right tackle Saturday. Will he keep his job on the blindside? (Photo Credit: vader29) Some key areas to keep an eye on heading into the first game of the preseason. Adams v. Gilbert: The idea of Mike Adams starting at left tackle has been gaining a lot of steam the past week. And as Mike Tomlin indicated at his press conference, Adams will get first crack at left tackle Saturday. He's done well in practice but tomorrows game will be his first true test. The ... Read More

Steelers wide receiver likely to miss the rest of season (Photo Credit: vader29) ESPN's Adam Schefter has reported Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress has suffered a torn rotator cuff and is likely to miss the rest of the season. Steelers WR Plaxico Burress has a torn rotator cuff, what could be a season-ending injury. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 9, 2013 We noted the injury in our Training Camp Roundup when late in practice, Burress fell onto his shoulder after going up ... Read More

LaMarr Woodley looks to rebound from a sub-par 2012 campaign (Photo Credit: vader29) A lot of what is being covered today stems from Mike Tomlin's press conference. Hit up our full transcript to read everything Tomlin had to say. I'll throw in two fairly important quotes from the presser. What he looks for in the rookies “I’m just looking for a good representation not only of what they’re capable of but probably even more importantly what they know. Not only in terms of assignments but ... Read More

A full transcript from Tomlin's press conference this morning in getting ready to take on the New York Giants Saturday. -------------- “We’re excited about the next phase of development for us. Just to step into a stadium Saturday night vs the Giants. That’s an exciting process in itself but to do it at Heinz Field of course is equally as exciting for us. I think it’s time for us to see some unfamiliar faces and schemes and approaches to the game of football. To see our level of ... Read More

Ryan Mundy is one of the core special teamers the Steelers will have to replace in 2013 Throughout the preseason, training camp battles are one of the top stories for each team. The starting running back job gets all the glory. The battle for upback on punt coverage? Not so much. In general, the special teams group is one usually forgotten. With backups on teams being turned over the most year after year, it opens up lots of opportunities for starting gigs on special teams. It’s an area ... Read More

After seven straight days of practice in Latrobe, the Steelers are enjoying a day off today. Perhaps more than ever before, they need it. Head Coach Mike Tomlin has introduced something not seen at training camp since, well, maybe ever. Tomlin is having the players go 11-0n-11 in full-contact, tackling drills. So what you're telling me is that Tomlin is having players like Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell, Emmanuel Sanders and Brett Keisel actually hit each other during training camp? The reasoning ... Read More

The first team offense beat the first team defense in situational drills today (Photo Credit: vader29) One piece of good news to start things off on the injury front. Nose tackle Alaemda Ta'amu (hamstring) has been activated from the active/PUP list. Yes, Kevin Colbert just told me Ta'amu activated off PUP. — James C Wexell (@jimwexell) August 5, 2013 - Matt Spaeth and Nick Williams, both coming off knee injuries, returned to practice. Matt Spaeth & Nick Williams both participating ... Read More

The Pittsburgh Steelers in recent years have abandoned what is synonymous with Steelers football and that is running the ball. The current NFL wants to see points, points, and more points put on the scoreboard. These days, receivers are having receiving yards in upwards of 1,000 yards and we are watching quarterbacks averaging 3 to 4,000 yards through the air.  Big Ben Roethlisberger is fully capable of putting up impressive numbers, however he is at his best when his play action pass in dialed ... Read More

Troy Polamalu was one of many to miss today's practice (Photo Credit: vader29) Laundry list of players out of today's practice. #Steelers out today: 91, 43, 47, 30, 31, 28, 23, 87, 41, 57, 39 (Moody). — James C Wexell (@jimwexell) August 4, 2013 For those who don't know the roster. The players in order... Nick Williams Troy Polamalu Brian Rolle Terry Hawthorne Curtis Brown Cortez Allen DeMarcus Van Dyke Matt Spaeth Ross Ventrone Adrian Robinson Curtis McNeal - Steve ... Read More