March 23rd, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in There’s a name that all Steelers fans know that is close to coming about as one of the new investors of the team – Hall of Fame WR John Stallworth. Art Rooney II said last week that there was a “very recognizable name” coming aboard, and Stallworth is that name. Stallworth was approved at Monday’s [...]
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The “News, Notes and a Whole Lot More” Edition of Steelers Gab on 660AM in Pittsbugh
Join Site Editor Matt Loede for this draft talk, commentary and free agency update edition of “Steelers Gab” radio show, heard Monday’s from 10-11am on 660AM Pittsburgh. Today Matt breaks down the Steelers news of the week, the Jay Cutler saga in Denver, the best guards in the 09 Draft, and a look back at [...]
Steelers to Visit w/ Louisville Center Eric Wood
The Steelers have already looked at a couple of centers, and now Pro Football Talk.com is reporting that they, along with the Browns and Bengals are going to look at another center – Louisville’s Eric Wood. Louisville center Eric Wood has set up private workouts or official visits in the next few weeks with three [...]
Former Tackle Smith Gets an Offer from the Niners
The 49′ers continue to look at options to upgrade their offensive line, and the Sacramento Bee reports that the team has made an offer to former Steelers offensive tackle Marvel Smith. The agent for Smith says that he is going to take a weekend to think over the deal. Smith, who was released by the [...]
Steelers Ink Special Teams Stud Madison to One-Year Deal
The Steelers signed another one of their own players on Friday, as the team agreed to a one-year deal with cornerback Anthony Madison. The deal is for $1.01 million. Madison has 25 career tackles on special teams, and is one of the top special teams players on the squad. He also adds depth at the [...]
Steelers Brass Feels They Can Get a Deal Done w/ Harrison
Things seem to be getting a bit better between the Steelers and LB James Harrison, as reported today in the Tribune Review: Team president Art Rooney II said Thursday he is “optimistic” the Steelers and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year James Harrison will reach an agreement on a long-term contract. Harrison, who set [...]
The Rooney’s Could Add Three New Partners to the Steelers Ownership Club
The Post-Gazette reports today that while the Steelers already have three partners, they could have a couple of more by Monday. The paper says that as many as three more partners could come aboard, as Art Rooney II, the team’s president, said the new investors in the Steelers could be approved at the league meetings [...]
Obama Selects Rooney as Irish Ambassador
From: AP President Barack Obama on Tuesday selected Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney to be U.S. ambassador to Ireland, turning to a lifelong Republican who provided the Democrat critical campaign support during the White House race. The 76-year-old Rooney endorsed Obama over Hillary Rodham Clinton during Pennsylvania’s contentious Democratic primary; Clinton won the contest last [...]
