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Steelers Depot reported that Steelers NT Alameda Ta’amu lost 27 pounds and is looking to be in very good shape. Ta’amu no longer has a big gut. Ta’amu is dedicated to bettering himself on the football field. He also has stopped drinking. It’ll be interesting to see if his level of play increases. Ta’amu is…
In a recent feature on the Steelers’ website, Steve McLendon, who’s slated to replace Casey Hampton in the middle of the defensive line, detailed some of the workout routines he’s utilized from other sports in an attempt to make himself a better football player. Among the particularly interesting sports mentioned were ballet and … Source: ProFootballTalk…
According to Chris Wesseling of NFL.com, the Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t ‘closed the door’ on long time veteran nose tackle Casey Hampton. GM Kevin Colbert at his pre-draft conference said he would consider bringing back Hampton. Colbert has been immersed in money matters since the end of the season, making tough cuts and fighting off two……
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At 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds, Steve McLendon is not a small man. At least, he would not be a small man if he were something other than an NFL defensive tackle. But as an NFL defensive tackle, he’s frequently described as “undersized.” And as a nose tackle in Pittsburgh, where they’re accustomed to Casey Hampton…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Today we continue on with our look at the training camp roster battles for the Pittsburgh Steelers by looking at the nose tackle position. Steve McLendon and rookie Alameda Ta’amu are locks to make the 90 man roster and we will take a…
The next position battle on the list is at Nose Tackle. The Steelers have a had a stud in this position for years. Casey Hampton is expected to be sidelined at the beginning of the season though with his knee injury. Hampton would like to be ready but he is still most likely going to…
Sun, 27 May 2012 17:23:24by MARK KABOLY … Source: TribLIVE RSS Feeds
Most major college football programs have played their annual spring games by now, and many players finish with school and begin preparing on their own for the 2013 season. A very select few of them will be next year’s Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and David DeCastro. As of now, next year’s draft class looks…