Hills signs

[steelsun7]

According to Scout.com's Adam Caplan, the Steelers have signed fourth-round draft pick Tony Hills.
Hills signed a three-year, $1,454,500 deal with a signing bonus of $304,500. The breakdown:

2008: $295,000

2009: $385,000

2010: $470,000

Of of the 12 fourth-round picks who've signed deals this offseason, Hills is only the second to sign a three-year deal (Kenny Iwebema/Arizona Cardinals was the other player). The other 10 players signed four-year deals (maximum length under the CBA).

Hills played left tackle throughout the spring

[Shawn]

Very nice.

[costanza2k1]

Indeed this is good news. We need to make sure we get all people into camp on time since the camp is only 3 weeks this year.

[NKySteeler]

We need to make sure we get all people into camp on time since the camp is only 3 weeks this year.

Agreed.... I'm somewhat skeptical about this deal being only 3 yrs while most are 4.... Are they concerned about something? ... Either way, it's a very good start. I'm really hoping that he can produce at some point (probably only in a relief role this season) because we could definitely use some good news at this position.

[papillon]

They'll all be there the only one that may take some work signing will be Mendenhall. None of the others can afford to not be there, they're fighting for a position on the team. Don't sweat it, they'll all be signed and ready to go (if they want a chance at making the team).

Pappy