Breaking Down the Steelers’ Busy Day
It really is amazing how differently fans of the same football team can see things but today was a classic example of just that. Some were thrilled to see the moves the Pittsburgh Steelers made and...
View ArticleSteelers Are Playing a Serious Game of ‘What if?’
Every National Football League team enters a season asking ‘What if?’ This question pertains to players, coaches, opponents and just about everything else. For the Pittsburgh Steelers this question...
View ArticleSteelers Target Free Agent Corners; Taylor on the Way Out?
Scott Brown of ESPN today blogged that they Pittsburgh Steelers have contacted agents of at least three free agent cornerbacks. Alterraun Verner, Captain Munnerlyn and Nolan Carroll all appear to be...
View ArticleTaylor, Steelers Combine to do the Right Thing
I’ve yelled at Ike Taylor through my television screen as much if not more than any other Steeler over the last decade. A dropped interception here and a blown coverage there (not always his fault by...
View ArticleIs Martavis Bryant on the Steelers’ Radar?
It’s bad enough that we trust the Mel Kiper’s and Todd McShay’s of the world that never played professional football, but now we must decide if we should take a current player’s draft thoughts to...
View ArticleSteelers Rookie Profile: Martavis Bryant
Leading up to the NFL draft, Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor said that Martavis Bryant was a receiver the Steelers should look at in the second round. That scared me, a lot. With so many really solid...
View ArticleSteelers Rookie Profile: Shaquille Richardson
The Steelers 5th round pick, cornerback Shaquille Richardson likely has defensive backs coach Carnell Lake to thank for getting him in the black and gold. Lake was coaching at UCLA, and recruited...
View ArticleSteelers Would Be Wise to Leave Harrison, Holmes on the Market
Sentimentality is often the death of the average sports’ fan. Much time, energy and money are invested into a favorite team and when our favorite players leave and then suddenly become available, fans...
View Article“Speed” on Display as Steelers’ OTAs Roll On
Prior to the start of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Organized Team Activities (OTAs) I gave you three buzz words to listen for a lot as coaches and players spoke after each session. One of those words was...
View ArticleSteelers’ Focus Should be on Cortez Allen Now
As we all now know, the Steelers have worked out a long-term deal with Maurkice Pouncey. That leaves Ben Roethlisberger, Jason Worilds, and Cortez Allen as guys that could potentially sign new deals...
View ArticleSteelers’ Mini-Camp is a Primer for the Real Thing in Latrobe
Earlier this morning the Pittsburgh Steelers opened their mandatory three-day mini-camp which will present many players, especially the new ones with a glimpse of what training camp will look like in...
View ArticleBrandon Flowers to Steelers a Longshot
Since being cut by the Chiefs in a cap-saving move, Brandon Flowers has been discussed by plenty of Steelers fans as a welcomed addition to the team. Until yesterday it was just speculation. However,...
View ArticleIke Taylor Goes Off About His Pay Cut
I really do like Ike Taylor. I appreciate his small school beginnings and his work ethic and the time he has put in to be a long-time Pittsburgh Steeler. I liked Ike even more earlier this year when...
View ArticleSteel City Blitz Quick Hitters for July 26, 2014
The Steelers arrived yesterday and soon so will the fans. Greetings and Salutations Steeler Nation, Quick Hitters will be our new way for you to start the day with quick hitting thoughts and links on...
View ArticleSteelers 2014 Training Camp Battle Reports: Cornerbacks
When you look at the cornerbacks for the Pittsburgh Steelers you see some depth but no real superstars. Ike Taylor is past his prime but believes he can bounce back from a poor 2013 campaign. Cortez...
View ArticleSteelers’ Depth Chart Reveals a Few Small Surprises
When coaches around the National Football League reveal their depth charts in training camp, there are usually two purposes involved; first is to go ahead and eliminate the obvious and the second is...
View ArticleSteel City Blitz Quick Hitters for August 7th, 2014
Heading to camp today? Here’s your official camp guide from steelers.com. Practice starts at 255pmET. -Your camp forecast today calls for partly sunny skies and highs around 79 degrees. -Make sure you...
View ArticleOur First 53-Man Roster Projection for the Steelers
In projecting a 53-man roster for the Pittsburgh Steelers we are looking at a pretty easy case for 49 guys. It’s those final four guys that give us some consternation. Our goal will be to project the...
View ArticleSCB Three-Point Stance; What We’re Looking for Against the Bills
The Pittsburgh Steelers open their preseason home schedule by entertaining the Buffalo Bills at 730pmET Saturday night in Heinz Field. I really hate to say it because it is only the preseason yet a...
View ArticleOur 53-Man Roster Projection for the Steelers Version 2.0
Welcome to our second go-round with the projection of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man roster. There are only a few changes from last week, but they’re fairly significant. OFFENSE (25) Quarterbacks (3)...
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