It was nice to see that Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller returned last year from a torn ACL suffered the season before. However, something just wasn't right with Miller, as he had a down year by his standards. But the calendar has turned to 2014 and Miller could be in store for another big season. At least in his mind he thinks it will be different: “I should be able to put more preparation in, should be able to work like I’m used to working,” Miller told ESPN's Scott ... Read More
Job Competition Scarce for Steelers at OTA’s
Coming off back-to-back 8-8 seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a much different look than they had just two seasons ago. But with so many new faces now wearing black-and-gold over the course of the past 24 months, that doesn’t necessarily mean that there will be much competition for playing time. As OTA’s began on Tuesday for the Steelers, there were really only three jobs apparent that there would be competition for, which is rare for a team that has missed the playoffs the past couple ... Read More
May 24 edition of PSN video cast
We are LIVE! Join the guys as they talk Polanco, the Pirates' streak, Wandy getting DFA'd, Josh Harrison, the Pens and more! ... Read More
Steelers Rookie Mini-Camp Notes
The Pittsburgh Steelers introduced their first-year players and draft picks to their new stomping grounds this past weekend, hosting the first rookie minicamp of the season. In addition to the draft picks and undrafted rookie free agent signees, the Steelers invited 20 undrafted rookies and 14 additional first-year NFL players. The Steelers will enter 2014 with several potential starting spots open for the first time in years. ILB Ryan Shazier seems a lock to start next to veteran Lawrence ... Read More
Steelers address needs in later rounds, add 10 undrafted free agents
Day three of the 2014 NFL Draft saw the Pittsburgh Steelers add six more new faces to their organization. The team addressed several of their key positional needs - including wide receiver and cornerback - and added even more depth to a defensive front seven that had already been the benefactor of their first two picks. 4th Round (118nd Overall) WR Martavis Bryant, Clemson 6-foot, 4-inches 211 lbs. Steelers fans have been clamoring for the team to draft a big-target wide ... Read More
Steeler of the Week: Ryan Shazier
The Pittsburgh Steelers set the tone for their 2014 NFL Draft by selecting a young, physical defensive player in Ohio State's Ryan Shazier. At first, Steeler nation wondered why the pick was made. But after hearing the plans for the newest member of the Steel Curtain, they can now relax. Shazier brings youth to a defense which has been around for quite some time. He fills a need at the inside linebacker spot and should provide the Steelers with solid run support. Coaches and the higher-ups ... Read More
Mother’s Day edition of the PSN video cast
Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers out there! On today's show, we will discuss the Steelers draft with Jeff Snedden and Steeler Depot's Alex Kozora, as well as Game 6 of the Penguins-Rangers and the Pirates stellar play leading up to their Sunday night game with the Cardinals. Watch the show LIVE right here: ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Kent State RB Dri Archer with the 97th Overall Pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected RB Dri Archer of Kent State with their third round compensatory pick (97th overall). Archer is a versatile running back who ran a 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, and is considered the best pure return man in the draft. The pick is similar to a selection that offensive coordinator Todd Haley made while head coach of Kansas City when he chose Dexter McCluster of Mississippi. Archer is a 5-foot, 8-inch 173-pound production machine that was ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Draft DE Stephon Tuitt with 46th Overall Pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued rebuilding their defense with the selection of Notre Dame DE Stephon Tuitt in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. The 6-foot, 5-inch 304-pound defensive end was considered a first-round grade by many draft experts, and as should add a much needed dose of youth and intensity to the Pittsburgh 3-4 defense. Tuitt had a fantastic junior year for the Fighting Irish, tallying 49 tackles, 7.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and nine tackles for loss. The 20-year ... Read More
2014 NFL Draft Day Two Preview: Steelers with Two Picks, Best Players Left on the Board
The 2014 NFL Drafts continues at 7:00pm EST tonight with rounds two and three, to be followed by round four through seven on Saturday beginning at noon. The Pittsburgh Steelers have eight selections remaining, including three compensatory picks in rounds three (97th overall), round five (173rd overall), and round six (215th overall). After selecting Ohio State ILB Ryan Shazier with the 15th overall pick last night, the Steelers will need to get serious about filling some holes on both sides of ... Read More