HOF Center Dawson Says Steelers O-Line Potential “Unlimited”

June 17th, 2013 Matt Loede Posted in News, Opinions

Dermontti Dawsom

If there’s one former Steeler that knows about offensive lines, it’s Dermontti “Dirt” Dawson, the Hall of Fame center for the Steelers.

Dawson played from 1988 to 2000 for the Steelers, opening holes for backs like Jerome Bettis. He was a seven-time Pro Bowler, and a six-time All-Pro.

Alex Marvez, of FOXSports.com, and host on Sirius XM NFL, spoke to Dawson and tweeted out the following tonight on the teams offensive line.

Right now if things old true, this is the outlook for the Steelers O-line entering training camp.

Left OT – Mike Adams
Left OG – Ramon Foster
Center – Maurkice Pouncey
Right OG – David DeCastro
Right OT – Marcus Gilbert

It’s an offensive line that has a lot of potential, and it sounds like Dawson believes they can be good. Very good.

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Third Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Case Of Mike Adams

June 14th, 2013 Matt Loede Posted in News, Police Blotter

Mike Adams

A third suspect in the late-night stabbing of Mike Adams was captured as he attempted to flee his Florida motel room, Pittsburgh police said Friday.

Officers used a stun gun on 26-year-old Jerrell Whitlock after he tried to flee through a back door in his Gainesville motel room and refused officers’ commands to get down, police said.

Whitlock had been sought on charges of attempted robbery, aggravated assault and conspiracy since Adams was stabbed twice in a June 1 attempted carjacking on Pittsburgh’s South Side.

Two other men are already jailed on similar charges.

Adams had surgery for stab wounds, but the 6-foot-7 345-pound lineman expects to recover by training camp in late July. Adams told police the three men tried to carjack him, but he didn’t have his car keys. One man then pointed a gun at his face while the other stabbed him twice before all three fled, according to police.

Police said detectives received a telephone call on Tuesday from a family member that helped lead them to Whitlock’s motel room. Whitlock and his girlfriend were taken to the Alachua County Jail, police said.

Whitlock was also wanted on an Allegheny County warrant for a probation violation for a firearms offense.

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Steelers Put CB King On IR; Ink Free Agent CB Malone

June 6th, 2013 Matt Loede Posted in Injuries, News, Roster Moves

Justin King

The Steelers have announced that veteran cornerback Justin King has been placed on injured reserve, and the team has inked undrafted rookie cornerback Nigel Malone.

Malone played college football at Kansas State. He was inked by the Colts, who then released him.

King inked a one-year deal with the black and gold back in January. He was a fourth-round pick of the Rams back in 2008, and came to the team late during the 2012 season due in injuries in the secondary.

The cap hit on King, who won’t play a down in 2013 is up to $715,000. Ouch.

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Roethlisberger Has Minor Knee Surgery

June 6th, 2013 Matt Loede Posted in Injuries, News

Ben Roethlisberger

It’s another setback, at least in theory, for QB Ben Roethlisberger, who according to coach Mike Tomlin had minor surgery on his right knee that was the result of slight discomfort this offseason.

The team advised him to get the surgery done to ensure he will be completely healthy for the start of training camp. Tomlin said that he thinks that the surgery for Roethlisberger will not set him back long term.

“Earlier today, Ben had minor surgery on his right knee that was the result of slight discomfort this offseason,” Tomlin said in a statement released by the team. “We advised him to get the surgery done to ensure he will be completely healthy for the start of training camp. This surgery will have no long-term effects on his health.”

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Polamalu And Clark Missing At Day Eight Of OTA’s

June 4th, 2013 Matt Loede Posted in Injuries, News

OTA day eight for the Steelers is today, and while the team has been pretty good about getting players on hand and ready, a couple are still having issues getting on the field.

Mark Kaboly of the Tribune-Review reports that Ryan Clark and Troy Polamalu are both still not on the field, and are two players that have been having issues getting on the field this spring.

It may not be an issue now, but could be down the road that these two key vets are missing playing time this early in the summer.

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OT Mike Adams To Be Okay Following Stabbing During Carjacking

June 2nd, 2013 Matt Loede Posted in News, Police Blotter

Mike Adams

Steelers offensive tackle Mike Adams is lucky to be alive today after yesterdays stabbing after three mean tried to rip off his truck.

Adams was stabbed in the stomach early Saturday. His agent, Eric Metz said Adams will spend a few days in the hospital and is expected to miss about six weeks of football activities.

“From what I understand, he was very fortunate,” said Metz, who said he spoke with a groggy Adams after his surgery and has consulted with Steelers brass and team security. “The knife missed some vital organs.”

Adams wrote on Twitter that he’s going to be okay, a relief for Steeler Nation.

“I had an angel lookin out for me!” he wrote on his Twitter account. “(I’ll) be ok just gotta fight to get back harder then ever.”

“What kind of Pittsburgh people stab a Steeler?” said Metz, a Pittsburgh native based in Arizona. “What is wrong with these people?”

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Rooney Releases Statement On The Passing Of Bill Austin

May 30th, 2013 Matt Loede Posted in News

New York Giants

Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney has released a statement on the passing of former Steelers coach Bill Austin.

Bill Austin was a great contributor to the growth of the National Football League as both a Pro Bowl lineman and coach. He was highly recommended for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coaching job by Vince Lombardi, who Austin served as the line coach for in Green Bay and Washington. Austin was an excellent person when he coached for Pittsburgh and our condolences go out to his family. He will be missed.

Austin was the Steelers head coach from 1966 to 1968.

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Woodley Responds To Teammate Who Called Him Out

May 22nd, 2013 Matt Loede Posted in News

Woodley

In an interesting tidbit in the Post Gazette, Ed Bouchette spoke to LB LaMarr Woodley about the offseason and the teammate that criticized him.

Woodly said as follows:

“I don’t listen to nothing. Playing football my whole life growing up, and you’re in the spotlight sometimes it comes with the good and the bad. You just have to know how to accept it.

“I’m one of those guys, I don’t pay attention to much at all. I just go out there and do what I’m supposed to do. And these guys on the team know what I go out there and do each and every day.”

Sounds like Woodley is kinda not happy about the situation, and let’s hope that it shows in his play.

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