There's nothing Pittsburgh Steelers fans love more than hometown players playing for their team. The fans loved Derek Moye, the receiver out of Penn State, however he wasn't able to stay with the team. The Steelers didn't take long to find their next Penn State alum to add to their roster. In the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the Steelers selected tight end Jesse James. Before the addition, the Steelers had Heath Miller and Matt Spaeth on their roster. Now, with the retirement of Miller ... Read More
Who are the top prospects to replace Heath Miller?
After 11 seasons, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller decided to hang up the cleats. However, Miller’s retirement left more than sadness in the hearts of Steelers fans: It left the Steelers without a starting tight end. Left on the roster is Matt Spaeth, who has caught six passes since returning to the team in 2013, and Jesse James, a 2015 fifth-round draft pick who only appeared in eight games as a rookie. The team may expand James’ role now that Miller is gone, but given the lack ... Read More
Steelers backup QB job is Jones’ to win
Landry Jones seemed to secure his role as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ backup quarterback. But he’s also shown signs he may not be the best option for that job. With veteran quarterbacks Bruce Gradkowski and Mike Vick set to hit free agency, the Steelers have a decision to make in the coming weeks on if Jones will be the next man up if starter Ben Roethlisberger goes down. If not, they may be forced to sign a free agent quarterback, or draft one for competition. After three underwhelming ... Read More
Steelers’ sign Ross Cockrell to one-year extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers have locked down one of their defensive free agents already this offseason. The team signed cornerback Ross Cockrell to a one-year extension on Friday, the team announced. Cockrell played in 15 games for the Steelers this past year. He was picked up by the team after being released by the Buffalo Bills after training camp before the start of the 2015 season. Cockrell turned out to be quite the pickup for the Steelers, as he started seven out of his 15 games. His ... Read More
What does the future at QB look like for the Steelers?
While the Denver Broncos prepare for the New England Patriots on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be discussing topics like free agency, trades and the upcoming draft. However, one big topic they will discuss is their quarterback situation. Let's be honest, Ben Roethlisberger isn't as young as he used to be, and Landry Jones is certainly not the future most fans would want. Roethlisberger did have a decent season, considering all the injuries he went through, finishing it off by throwing ... Read More
Steelers vs. Broncos: AFC Divisional Round grades
The Pittsburgh Steelers playoff run ended on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. The Steelers, who were certainly the underdogs of the game, had a lead over the Broncos up until the fourth quarter. Suddenly, the Broncos were back up on top, and the Steelers were sent packing their bags to head back to Pittsburgh with a defeat under their belt. However, all is not lost for the Steelers. The team had many key injuries this season and will get back injured players by the likes of Le'Veon Bell, ... Read More
Williams out, Roethlisberger questionable for Sunday
Adam Jones was rehearsing his apology to Steelers receiver Antonio Brown on Friday morning, as word came out that the All-Pro receiver will miss Sunday's game against the Broncos with ongoing concussion symptoms. The news got worse for the team, as it was announced that running back DeAngelo Williams would miss the contest on Sunday, while quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be questionable. According the Jason Mackey of DK on Pittsburgh Sports, Martavis Bryant said that Roethlisberger was ... Read More
Steelers could use another career game from Shazier
The Pittsburgh Steelers needed a big play late in the fourth quarter on Saturday. Down by one point, quarterback Landry Jones had just thrown an interception to the Cincinnati Bengals’ Vontaze Burfict at the Steelers’ 26-yard line, and the Bengals had a chance to run the clock out. Ryan Shazier delivered the play the Steelers needed. Lined up in a single-back formation, running back Jeremy Hill broke to his right, took the AJ McCarron handoff and ran between the right guard and tackle. ... Read More
Boswell, Walsh show how quickly a kicker’s career can change
Ask any Pittsburgh Steelers fan at the end of the Hall of Fame Game who they would rather have kicking a potential game-winning field goal in the playoffs: Blair Walsh or Chris Boswell? If they would’ve answer Boswell, they’re probably lying. But it is hard to blame anyone that would’ve rather had Walsh. When the Steelers met the Minnesota Vikings back on Aug. 9 in Canton, Ohio, Boswell wasn’t even wearing black and gold. The Vikings had the 2012 All-Pro Walsh swinging his leg for them, ... Read More
Steelers – Broncos key matchups
After a wild 18-16 Pittsburgh Steelers victory in the AFC Wild Card Round against the Cincinnati Bengals, the black and gold now turn their attention to Denver to face the Broncos. The two teams met in Week 15, and the Steelers overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the Broncos 34-27. Here are a few key points for next week’s divisional round. The Walking Wounded Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger admitted in his post-game press conference on Saturday that he told coach Mike Tomlin ... Read More