Posts Tagged ‘Training Camp’

Steelers cut Limas Sweed

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After 3 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers cut 2nd round draft pick Limas Sweed.  The highly successful tall-wide receiver from the University of Texas is exactly what Big Ben has always wanted since Plaxico Burress left town. With the release of Sweed, he can now be considered the biggest draft flop in recent memory.  In fact, [...]

Tomlin – Press Conference

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Listen to Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, Mike Tomlin’s last press conference of the 2011 training camp series.

Pouncey Signs 5-year deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed center, 1st round draft pick, Maurkice Pouncey to a 5-year deal. Terms have not been disclosed. Pouncey, a standout center for the University of Florida is expected to compete for a starting job at either the center or guard positions. Center is the Steelers worst position along the offensive line and [...]

Steelers Open Camp

Yesterday the Pittsburgh Steelers opened camp in Latrobe and you could sense the excitement in the air. Mike Tomlin in particular was all smiles. And why not? He just signed a nice extension when some thought he may be coaching for his job this year given the embarrassing meltdown last year against far inferior opponents. [...]

Back on Backers: Timmons dominates

Second year pro Lawrence Timmons dominated in the back on backers drill. His agility and explosiveness is represented in the following video. He used strength and explosiveness to avoid blocks on one occasion and agility via a “swim move” on the next. In fact, the only person that was able to contain Timmons was pro [...]

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