Saints coach Payton suspended entire season for bounties
The NFL meted out unprecedented punishment for a crush-for-cash bounty system that targeted key opposing players. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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Former Patriots head coach Ron Erhardt dies at 80
Ron Erhardt, who coached the Patriots from 1979 to 1981 and ran the offenses for two Super Bowl winning Giants teams, has died at the age of 80. The Patriots announced the sad news on Wednesday afternoon and North Dakota State University, which Erhardt coached to great success, also released a statement. Erhardt coached the……
Steelers expect running backs coach to return
Coach Mike Tomlin told the Steelers’ website Monday that he expects Kirby Wilson to resume coaching the team’s running backs this season. Tomlin said Wilson, badly injured in a Jan. 6 fire, is "doing great" and is ahead of schedule as far as his recovery. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
NFL turns up heat on defensive coach
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** To Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott, the thousands of dollars New Orleans Saints players were paid under their bounty system from 2009-11 is not all that different from the helmet stickers handed out at lower levels of the game. Source: post-gazette.com…
Report: Steelers RB Coach Kirby Wilson Could Be Out Of Hospital Soon
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** There has been quite a bit of sad news this week in Steeler Nation as we have seen several long time veteran players such as Hines Ward, Aaron Smith and James Farrior get released, but there is some positive news to report. Pittsburgh…
Report: Steelers RB Coach Kirby Wilson Could Be Out Of Hospital Soon
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** There has been quite a bit of sad news this week in Steeler Nation as we have seen several long time veteran players such as Hines Ward, Aaron Smith and James Farrior get released, but there is some positive news to report. Pittsburgh…
What Is The Job Of A Quality Control Coach?
It was announced earlier on Wednesday that the Pittsburgh Steelers had hired Shaun Sarrett as their new offensive quality control coach to replace Hunter Goodwin, who left to become the new offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts several weeks ago. Since that news was announced I have received quite a few questions as to…
This Shouldn’t be Shocking News, but Mike Tomlin is a Great Coach
Shortly after the new year, I had a back and forth email session with someone debating the abilities of Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin. It was a respectful debate, but the person I was talking with was certainly on the “anti-Tomlin” side of the issue. This was right in the middle of the “should he…
Dermontti Dawson To Be Presented At Hall Of Fame Induction By High School Football Coach
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** We have known for a few weeks now that former Pittsburgh Steelers center Dermontti Dawson will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this coming summer and now we know who will be his presenter. Jory Rand reports via Twitter Saturday…
Coach Ditka Discusses NFL Concussions, Todd Haley
PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) – Coach “Iron Mike” Ditka always has a mouthful about anything football, and he doesn’t disappoint when he talks to KDKA-AM’s Larry and John. Ditka discusses Tony Dorsett’s revelations about the way the NFL handles concussions, as well as his thoughts on the Steelers’ potential pick for offensive coordinator, Todd Haley, and the…