Dick LeBeau is out as defensive coordinator. Call it a resignation by force, a firing, a peaceful parting of the ways, anything you want, but the bottom line is a legend is leaving the organization. Maybe it was time to go and maybe it wasn’t. No one can discount how instrumental LeBeau was in winning the last two championships, and when he was given the proper defensive talent to coach, he looked like a genius. All the speculation was on which coaches were going to be kept following the ... Read More
End of era: Steelers and legendary defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau part ways
According to Steve Stout of the Urbana Daily Citizen, legendary defensive coordinator and Hall of Fame member Dick LeBeau will not return for the 2015 season. “@udcstout: Dick LeBeau just told me he is resigning as Steelers' defensive coordinator” — Urbana Daily Citizen (@UrbanaCitizen) January 10, 2015 BREAKING NEWS: In exclusive interview with UDC ... Dick LeBeau resigns position with Pittsburgh Steelers... http://t.co/fokPUrcTw0 — Urbana Daily Citizen (@UrbanaCitizen) January ... Read More
Roethlisberger to miss Pro Bowl, avoids knee surgery
After having his best statistical season of his career, Ben Roethlisberger was rewarded by being voted to his third Pro Bowl, which will be held in Glendale, Arizona on January 25th. Unfortunately due to inflammation in his knee, the Steelers franchise signal caller will have to miss the exhibition of the league's best, and will be replaced by the New Orleans Saints Drew Brees. The good news is according to Roethlisberger's agent, Ryan Tollner, he will not need surgery heading into the ... Read More
Finding quarterback depth should be a priority for Steelers this offseason
Though much of the talk related to the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback situation has understandably revolved around Ben Roethlisberger and his upcoming contract extension, there are other questions the Steelers will have to answer as their offseason begins. One of the biggest is determining what to do in terms of not only the backup situation, but finding a young quarterback to groom for the future. These will be tough questions for the cash-strapped Steelers. Heading into the offseason, ... Read More
Jerome Bettis, Kevin Greene named Hall of Fame finalists
The 15 finalists for the 2015 Hall of Fame Class were announced on Thursday and as expected there was a Pittsburgh Steelers presence on that list. Both running back Jerome Bettis and linebacker Kevin Greene were named finalist for the game’s ultimate honor. For Bettis, this is the fifth consecutive year that “The Bus” is a finalist for the Hall of Fame. This may be his best shot yet at getting in after he made it to the final 10 last year. Bettis ranks sixth on the NFL’s all-time ... Read More
Todd Haley reportedly receives two-year contact extension
Pretty much since the moment he arrived in Pittsburgh, Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley has been a lightning rod for criticism amongst Steelers fans. Those who make a weekly habit of criticizing Haley will get to enjoy the luxury for at least two more seasons. In a very under the radar move, Haley has had his contract extended through the 2016 season, according to reports. The Steelers are expected to make an official announcement in the upcoming days. While under Haley’s ... Read More
Steelers won’t be switching to a 4-3 defense anytime soon
As the Pittsburgh Steelers sit at home and watch the rest of the NFL Playoffs, their to-do list for the offseason seems to be growing by the day. Several changes need to be made in terms of personnel, but there is one change that won’t be made any time in the near future. That’s a switch from a 3-4 defense into a 4-3 scheme. In theory a transition may make sense as it is still a question mark whether or not defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau will return in 2015 and head coach Mike Tomlin ... Read More
Can Brad Wing handle punting duties for Steelers?
Among the myriad of questions the Steelers face in the wake of their playoff exit at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens, there's one question that might not get a lot of attention, but will be key as the Steelers make an array of off-season decisions; Can the Steelers rely on Brad Wing to be their punter in 2015? When training camp began this past July, the hope was that Wing, an Australian punter who starred at LSU, would compete with veteran Adam Podlesh for the job. That plan did not ... Read More
Steelers face more salary cap issues heading into offseason
As the Pittsburgh Steelers turn their eyes to next season, general manager Kevin Colbert and his staff are going to once again be in a familiar place. That would be salary cap hell. Colbert and company have had their backs up against the wall almost every offseason in memory and this upcoming one will be no different. The good news is that the cap will likely rise to around the $140 million range. The bad news is that the Steelers will likely already be over that number entering the ... Read More
Plenty more to come from Steelers WR Martavis Bryant
Antonio Brown caught so many passes for the 2014 Pittsburgh Steelers that it sometimes seemed like Ben Roethlisberger needed no other targets. He caught so many passes --- 129 in the 16 regular season games and nine more in the Wild Card playoff loss to Baltimore, to be exact. Both of those figures were highest in the NFL during the season and in the Ravens-Steelers Wild Card playoff game. He gained so, so many yards. He gained an absurd 1,698 receiving yards, also most in the league. Brown ... Read More