February 11th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Steelers will begin contract extension negotiations this week with the agent for quarterback Ben Roethlisbeger, according to the “Pittsburgh Post Gazette”. Roethlisberger has two-years remaining on his current deal, but both sides are interested in getting an extension down now for the Pro-Bowler. The “Post Gazette” is also reporting that the Steelers will make [...]
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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. [...]
Big Ben Shares His Offseason Wish List
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is looking for a few things this off-season. Roethlisberger told the Pittsburgh Post Gazette that he would like a tall wide receiver, the Steelers to re-sign Alan Faneca and a new contract as soon as possible. The Steelers are expected to open discussions with Roethlisberger’s agent Ryan Tollner this off-season. Roethlisberger has [...]
When it Comes to Faneca – No Comment
With the Steelers struggling and banged up as can be on the offensive line at the end of the season, you would think the team would take a hard look, despite the issues, at bringing all-world guard Alan Faneca back in 2008. Faneca is going to be an unrestricted free agent come February unless something [...]
Steelers’ Off-Season Starts with Player Meetings
The Steelers will begin focusing on 2008 following Saturday night’s loss to Jacksonville in the NFL Playoffs. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will spend the next day or two meeting with his players reflecting on the season and looking ahead. Two of the Steelers starters, guard Alan Faneca and linebacker Clark Haggans, are eligible for [...]
Steelers Make Moves Trying to Add Depth to the O-Line
With the Steelers limping towards their playoff game on Saturday, the team today tried to add some sort of depth to their offensive line, as they pulled up offensive lineman Jonathan Parquet from the practice squad and signed rookie offensive lineman Jason Capizzi for the second time. With both Marvel Smith and Max Starks hurt, [...]
Injuries Becoming Even More of a Concern for Steelers
Things are looking bad for the Steelers on the injury front as they try to get set for Saturday night’s playoff showdown with the Jaguars at Heinz Field. We already know the following are out: Willie Parker, Aaron Smith, offensive tackles Marvel Smith and Max Starks and safety Ryan Clark. That will leave Trai Essex [...]
Faneca’s Crybabby Good-Bye Tour Continues
At first I was as mad as everyone else that the Steelers were not making a huge push to try and get together with guard Alan Faneca to get him locked up for the rest of his Steelers career. How could the team let such a huge part of their offensive line and such a [...]
