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Yahoo Sports Gives the Steelers an “A” on the Draft

Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports has broken down the 2008 NFL Draft, and the Steelers in his eyes earned an “A.”  Here is the breakdown from Cole:
Picks: RB Rashard Mendenhall, WR Limas Sweed, DE Bruce Davis, OT Tony Hills, QB Dennis Dixon, LB Mike Humpal, S Ryan Mundy
Positives: Mendenhall, Sweed, Davis and Dixon
Negatives: Hills
Bottom line: […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 28 2008

VP of Officiating Admits that the Jags Held on Critical 4th Down Play

I don’t want to cry over spilled milk, but I knew from the moment it happened, the Jags were holding on the play.  Today’s Pittsburgh Post Gazette is reporting that Mike Pereira, the NFL’s head of officiating, admitted that the Jags were holding on the key 4th and two play that sprung David Garrad for […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 02 2008

Steelers and RB Moore Agree to Three-Year Deal

It’s been a busy day for the Black and Gold, as they first wrapped up their mega-deal with QB Ben Roethlisberger, and now the team has announced that they have come to terms on a three-year deal with now former Vikings back Mewelde Moore.  He is a solid third-down back as well as he can […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 03 2008

Roethlisberger and Steelers Agree on Mega-Sized, Eight-Year Deal

 
While the Steelers we not doing much of anything during the first weekend of free agency, behind the scenes the team was wrapping up a mega-deal that was announced earlier today, as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger signed what reports are saying was an 8-year deal worth a staggering $102 million.  Adam Schefter of NFL Network reported […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 03 2008

Steelers Eyeing Bengals DE Justin Smith?

 
With free agency starting at the end of the week, the Steelers may have their sights set on a division foes free agent. Today’s Dayton Daily News is reporting that the Black and Gold may have interest in Bengals DE Justin Smith. It’s the third team to have reported interest in Smith, the other two […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 25 2008

What the Steelers Need According to Scouts.Inc

Center: The Steelers need to add three serviceable offensive linemen via the draft and free agency. Center is the most pressing need and will be the most difficult to address. Sean Mahan was Pittsburgh’s only free-agent signing of note last year, and he was a disaster. This is an organization that has become accustomed to […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 14 2008

Steelers With Interest in Bengals FS Williams?

As free agency gets closer, the Steelers are reportedly eyeing a player that might be able to help their secondary in 2008.  The Dayton Daily News is reporting that the Steelers may be taking a hard look at Bengals FS Madieu Williams.  The 26-year-old has been with Cincy for four seasons, joining them after being […]

Posted by CJ on Feb 11 2008

Steelers Have a Lot of Talking Ahead of Them

The Steelers will have a busy couple of weeks trying to keep some of that talent that can become free agents and one who cannot quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Big Ben has two years left on his contract he signed as a rookie in 2004. He said in a recent interview that getting an extension and […]

Posted by Al Gordon on Feb 10 2008

Ward Should Not Be So Concerned About the Comments from Roethlisberger

Now that a lot of readers have weighed in on the latest Hines Wards comments that he made back to Ben Roethlisberger about the team needing a wide out - here are my thoughts.  If I was to have a direct line to Hines, I would tell him one thing - get some thicker skin.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 28 2008

Big Ben Disses Hines; Ward Fires Back

 
Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is hurting after remarks made by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger told the Pittsburgh Post Gazette that the Steelers should acquire a tall wide receiver, specifically to help in the “red zone” and for a bailout target when he’s under pressure. Roethlisberger cited 6’5” Plaxico Burress, a former Steelers receiver, as […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 25 2008