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*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Per dollar, it’s easily the Steelers‘ best positional unit. Pittsburgh has been stockpiling talent at running back, a position that’s become interchangeable in the NFL over the years. Gone are the days of league MVPs Shaun Alexander and LaDainian Tomlinson. The high volume…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** The 2012 NFL Draft is approaching very quickly and there are many quality players in this year’s draft. Running backs are one particular position that has great depth this year. This is good news for the Pittsburgh Steelers who need to add a…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Kirby Wilson made a significant step in his recovery from a house fire that left him severely burned and in a medical-induced coma. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Shop Pittsburgh Steelers Gear
Isaiah Pead rushed for 1,259 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, and his stock has only risen since he concluded a decorated career at the University of Cincinnati. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Need Steelers Tickets? Fulfill your ticket needs at Ticket Network or try our Steelers eBay Ticket Page.
The Steelers expect veteran running back Rashard Mendenhall to play in 2012, but what they don’t know is when or in what capacity. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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
In the second part of our Draft Forum series, we dig into the running back position in the draft as well as free agency. The days of the Workhorse Back are behind us, and with guys like Fred Jackson, Matt Forte and DeMarco Murray rushing and catching passes to a high degree of success, value…
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Steelers Running Back Isaac Redman joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93.7 The FAN to discuss his season, and his potential future as the Steelers number one running back. Redman said no disrespect to anyone else, but he views himself as a number…
The Steelers released a statement on running backs coach Kirby Wilson, who was badly burned in a house fire before Pittsburgh’s 29-23 (OT) loss at Denver in the Wild Card round of the AFC Playoffs. Wilson remains in the hospital, and the injury will require further surgical procedures in the future. The statement reads: Mr….
An early morning kitchen fire left Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson hospitalized with severe burns on Friday as the football team prepared for its first-round playoff game in Denver. "We’re keeping him in our prayers and hope things aren’t worse off for him," said linebacker James Farrior. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Discuss this article and…