Archive for February, 2010

In the summer of 2010, my first book will be coming out in stores entitled “100 Things Every Steelers Fan Should Know Before They Die.” The book, which is being published by Triumph Books, will be in stores next Summer and will retail for $14.95. We will have ordering info through Amazon as soon as [...]

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The Ravens seem to have their eyes on a bunch of aging players that they think are going to be the key to making a run at the Super Bowl next season. Earlier today the rumor had them interested in former Eagles RB Brian Westbrook, and now there are reports they are interested in [...]

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Now that both Casey Hampton and Jeff Reed will be back for the 2010 season, all indications are the teams next target is safety Ryan Clark. Last season I thought Clark didn’t play all that great, and I have felt his bark at the safety spot is a little more than his bite, but [...]

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One other tidbit that came out of GM Kevin Colbert’s talk on Thursday is that the team has done nothing so far in terms of chatting with those that represent running back Willie Parker. This comes as no shock since there is little doubt after not getting the ball much after the early part [...]

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James Walker of ESPN has a story on some of the comments of Steelers GM Kevin Colbert, who spoke today after a busy day for the Steelers which included a 3-year deal for Casey Hampton and also putting the franchise tag on kicker Jeff Reed. Some of the highlights included:
* First and [...]

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With Casey Hampton officially inked for three seasons, the team made their second move on Thursday, putting the franchise tag on kicker Jeff Reed. GM Kevin Colbert says though they still hope to sign Reed to an extension, too. “Our goal is to lock Jeff up long-term,” said Colbert. “We want to keep [...]

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ESPN has the offensive needs and some possible options for all the AFC North teams. Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. has the commentary below on the Steelers, including some possible choices for them in the April draft:
Offensive needs: Offensive tackle, guard, center
2009 recap: Pittsburgh’s offense was very good in 2009. They had a 1,000-yard [...]

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The Steelers have made it known they want Ryan Clark back. It looks like those talks are going to heat up, as the Post-Gazette reports that the sides will talk at the combine Friday:
Joel Turner, free safety Ryan Clark’s agent, plans to meet with Steelers negotiator Omar Khan at 5 p.m. Friday in Indianapolis, [...]

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The Steelers took care of one big problem on Thursday, as it looks as if their biggest free agent to be will not be leaving the team. Nose tackle Casey Hampton has inked a deal according to KDKA-TV that will pay him $21 mil over three seasons.
A source tells KDKA-TV Sports that [...]

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It looks like Casey Hampton is starting to realize that saying in Pittsburgh is the best thing for he and his career. Today in the Tribune-Review, it says that Hampton will ink a long term deal with the Steelers even if they put the franchise tag on him:
The Steelers may have no choice but [...]

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