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Agent for McFarland Thinks Steelers Should Sign Him

The Steelers have been though this before, but it appears that the agent for Anthony McFarland is again trying to get his client in a black and gold uni.  Karl Bernard is suggesting that the Steelers sign the big D-linemen, this after he already was set to come to the Steelers in late March before […]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 12 2008

Steeler Great To Lead Scholarship Program

Steeler Hall of Famer Franco Harris has been named the chairman of the Pittsburgh Promise.  The Promise is a joint venture between the city of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh School District.  The 250-million dollar fund will provide college scholarships to most students who graduate from city schools.  The program is one of the first of […]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 08 2008

#1 Draft Pick Mendenhall Robbed at Gunpoint in Chicago

New Steelers running back Rasheed Mendenhall, who was the teams top draft pick two weeks ago, was robbed at gunpoint in Chicago early Monday morning according to the Chicago Sun-Times.  Mendenhall, who was not injured, was walking along the South Side lakefront around 2am when two people robbed him of his phone, cash and wallet.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 05 2008

Steelers Wrap Up Mini-Camp

The Steelers wrapped up their mini-camp at their Southside facility on Sunday with a promising rookie and two veterans on the sidelines.  First round draft choice Rashard Mendenhall suffered a groin pull on Friday and was ruled out of the weekend’s on field activities.  Both safety Troy Polamalu and wide receiver Hines Ward sat out […]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 05 2008

Dixon to Do What He Does Best - Play QB

Today’s Tribune-Review states that despite his “slash” like abilities, don’t look for draft pick Dennis Dixon to be playing any other position for the Black and Gold other than QB. Dixon, who was taken in the 5th round, is going to be groomed to be the eventual backup, taking the role of Charlie Batch […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 30 2008

Steelers Free Agents

A day after the completion of the NFL Draft the Steelers have announced that they have signed a dozen undrafted free agents who will be invited to training camp.  For the first time in several years none of the players is from Western Pennsylvania.  The players are wide receiver and kick returner Dorien Bryant of […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 29 2008

Steelers Finish Draft

In the sixth round the Steelers took linebacker Mike Humpel from Iowa and with the pick secured from the Giants took Woodland Hills grad Ryan Mundy who played his senior season at safety for West Virginia.  The Steelers took Illinois running back Rachard Mendenhall in the first round Saturday and wide receiver Limas Sweed of […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 28 2008

Add Another Threat; Steelers Add QB Dixon in Round Five

Could the Steelers have their next “Slash”?  Maybe, as Sunday in round five the team took a shot on a very athletic QB in Oregon’s Dennis Dixon.  Just ask Michigan about Dixon, who can release the ball quickly, and can also run the ball about as good as any QB that was in the draft.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 27 2008

Steelers Take OT Hills from Texas in Fourth Round

Knowing the need for lineman, the Steelers Draft Sunday finally included a lineman, as they took tackle Tony Hills from Texas with the 130th overall pick.  It was a later pick, as the team made a deal to move down with the Super Bowl champion Giants.  Hills is a big boy at 6-5, but is […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 27 2008

LB Next - Steelers Take UCLA Linebacker Davis in Round Three

The Steelers 2008 Draft continued on Sunday, as the team took UCLA outside linebacker Bruce Davis, who is 6-2, 252 pounds and runs a 4.78.  Bell will add depth to the linebacker spot, and if he can prove his worth, can earn playing time and possibly a spot in the teams nickel and dime defenses.
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Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 27 2008