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Back in January, Craig Wolfley discussed how he was not pinning blame just on James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley for not getting to Tim Tebow (as some have probably unfairly tried to do) because he saw Denver “double chipping” a lot to make sure that both Harrison and Woodley had very difficult paths to the…
The Combine gives us as close to our fix of football in February, outside of game replays and XBox. It wraps up today, with the running, jumping, shuttling and interviewing of the defensive backs prospects. It’s usually the most entertaining group, with many of the draft’s premier athletes looking for jobs with NFL teams among…
The Combine continues plowing away (see what I did there?), and today’s participants in the Underwear Olympics are the linebackers and the defensive linemen. If the combination of offensive linemen and tight ends (Saturday) and the wide receivers and running backs (Sunday) was interesting, today will be downright riveting. Lots of potential impact players will…
New Colts coach Chuck Pagano is raiding his former AFC North rivals in order to build his new staff. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler will become Pagano’s defensive coordinator in Indianapolis. Butler will fly to Indianapolis on Tuesday to review and sign the contract. The team is also expected to……
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler is expected to become the Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Ed Bouchette, who provides outstanding coverage of the Steelers for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports that Butler will interview on Tuesday, but it’s not a done…
Chris Hoke was the consummate role player who planted his hands in the trenches and committed to doing the dirty work that enabled others to thrive amid the spotlight. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau will return for the 2012 season, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Since returning to the Steelers in 2004, the 73-year-old LeBeau has signed a series of one-year contracts. LeBeau worked for the Steelers from 1992-96 before spending six seasons with the Bengals and a season with the Buffalo…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) — The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ed Bouchette reports sources confirm that defensive coordinator Dick Lebeau will return next season. Lebeau has been with the Steelers since 2004 — his second stint in Pittsburgh. His first stretch with the Steelers came…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** The Steelers defense may be getting old, but they are going to suddenly get younger at defensive coordinator. Dick Lebeau will return to Pittsburgh as defensive coordinator, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he wanted Lebeau and offensive…
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) — Steelers safety Troy Polamalu was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week Wednesday for his performance Sunday in a 13-9 win against Cleveland. Polamalu recorded two tackles, one sack, an interception and three pass breakups against the Browns. It’s the first time Polamalu has received the award this season. He…