Archive for February, 2011

Ward and Roethlisberger to Hold Passing Camps This Offseason

The National Football Post reports that a couple veteran Steelers will be holding some passing camps this offseason should there be a lockout. If there is a lockout, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Hines Ward have discussed holding some passing camps during the off-season, reports Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Ward [...]

2011 Steelers Gab NFL Draft Scouting Report – OLB Akeem Ayers

By Abe Munch Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA, 6’4 255 Position Ranking: #1 Strengths: Played both defensive end and outside linebacker at UCLA; took an equal amount of snaps at both spots. Has good measurables and his overall skill set translates well to a 3-4 OLB, 4-3 OLB, and 4-3 end. His wide and solid frame [...]

Poll: Which of These Free Agents Will NOT be a Steeler in 2011

Which of These Free Agents Will NOT be a Steeler in 2011online survey

Marvin Miller – NFLPA Should Go on the Offense

Marvin Miller says the National Football League’s union needs to play more offense. The 93-year-old Miller, who from 1966 to 1982 led baseball players through three strikes and two lockouts as their salaries rose 12-fold, said the NFL Players Association needs to stop placating owners. The union should march into the NFL’s Park Avenue offices [...]

As Expected – Woodley Gets the Franchise Tag

Since Leaving Ann Arbor, LaMarr Has Been Instant Impact For The Black & Gold The AFC representatives officially slapped the franchise tag on passing rushing menace LaMarr Woodley Friday, a source told according to ESPN’s AFC North blogger James Walker. Woodley, 26, was one of the NFL’s top bargains and playmakers last season, bringing in [...]

Taylor and Woodley Among Two Top AFC North Free Agents

James Walker of ESPN has the 10 Top AFC North Free Agents, and the Steelers have two on the list, CB Ike Taylor and LB LaMarr Woodley: 4. Ike Taylor, cornerback, Steelers Analysis: The Steelers have a definite need at cornerback, and that need could get even bigger if Taylor, the team’s No. 1 cornerback, [...]

Steelers Want To Fill Out Their Coaching Staff Soon

The Tribune-Review reports today that the Steelers are anxious to get their secondary spot filled. They have a couple names on the list, which includes Chuck Cecil, who we talked about the other day. • Chuck Cecil: Has reportedly interviewed with the Steelers, according to ESPN.com. Spent past two seasons as Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator. [...]

Classic Video Rewind: Steelers Battle the Bengals in Riverfront in a 1970 Game of the Week

NFL Game of the Week – Steelers at Bengals Week 10 from the 1970 Season.