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In the weeks and months leading up to the 2012 NFL Draft, the general consensus among people in the know (or at least in the opinion) was that the Steelers were going to use the 24th pick in the first round to select inside linebacker Dont’a Hightower from Alabama. With the departing James Farrior, Hightower…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** A few weeks ago, our very own Ivan Cole wrote a piece about the month of April, and how it’s a time of hope, anticipation, renewal and even a bit of withdrawal what with any real football still many months away. When I…
So far, this offseason, no team has offered Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace a contract. The restricted free agent was offered a tender by the Steelers worth a little over $ 2.7 million, but Wallace has thus far refused to sign it. Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said ESPN reported, “that Wallace will…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** I’ve always been fascinated by the stories of NFL teams that finally reached the top of the mountain after so many futile attempts. One team that comes to mind is the Oakland Raiders of the late 60’s and early 70’s. They came up…
The NFL owners meetings get underway Monday down in Florida at that means the 2012 compensatory draft picks will be awarded for 2011 unrestricted free agents lost sometime this week. Compensatory picks are awarded by using a formula based on salary, playing time and postseason honors and is also weighed against any unrestricted free agents…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has led the Steelers to two Super Bowl wins during his eight year career and after recently turning 30-years old he hopes there are more to come.“I am hoping that I a… Source: Pittsburgh Steelers : News Shop Pittsburgh Steelers…
St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday this year and you can now show your Pittsburgh Steelers pride by twirling one of the new Green Shamrock Terrible Towels. The new version of the towel, made famous by the late and legendary Steelers broadcaster Myron Cope, has green lettering instead of black and also includes green…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** While it still remains to be seen whether Hines Ward ever suits up for the Pittsburgh Steelers again, there can be no disputing the fact that Ward is the most productive wide receiver in franchise history. And it’s not even close. The Steelers…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** The odds of one high school sending multiple players to the same Super Bowl are not as daunting as having eight NFL players that same season. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Shop Pittsburgh Steelers Gear
The first guest of the week on PFT Live undeniably has the best beard in the NFL. Possibly in the history of the world. Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel joined the show and talked about missing the Pro Bowl because he is injured. “Hawaii’s a great place. That’s the biggest reason I would go. Get my……