Some Friday Steeler tidbits from John Harris of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
• Asked about former Steelers coach Bill Cowher’s preseason prediction that Cincinnati would win the AFC North, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said with a straight face, “He’s a mastermind. Obviously, he knew something we didn’t know.”
• Defensive end Travis Kirschke missed another day of practice, clouding [...]
The Steelers continue to get ready for the Cowboys on Sunday, but today they got a big scare in practice when Ben Roethlisberger went down with a knee injury. Sources say that Big Ben slipped on some mud during the afternoon practice, and did not finish the session, instead giving way to Byron Leftwich.
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Posted by Matt Loede on February 19th, 2008 in News
The Steelers took care of one of their own today as they signed backup DE Travis Kirschke to a two-year deal. Kirschke did a decent job last season filling in for Aaron Smith after he tore his biceps muscle for the last four games of the season. He was due to become a free agent [...]
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