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NFL Draft 2013 – Tight End Prospect Zach Ertz – Stanford
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:38 PM
After listening to general manager discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers stance on tight end Heath Miller’s prognosis, it is definitely one of the variables to consider this offseason. Colbert does not expect Miller to be ready early in 2013, after undergoing ACL/MCL surgery on his knee in December. In fact, if...

Is Larry Foote the Most Important Unrestricted Free Agent for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
February 22nd, 2013 at 11:41 PM
When Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert talked with the media from the NFL Combine, much of the initial water cooler conversations directly after it centered on the salary cap and the potential dysfunction in the locker room.  Even Friday, retired Steelers Hines Ward sounded off on this potential rift....

NFL Draft 2013 – Wide Receiver Prospect Keenan Allen to Miss NFL Combine Due to Knee Injury
February 20th, 2013 at 8:06 PM
The NFL Combine kicks off this week and NFL will be there in full force to poke, prod and test the prospects on hand. Unfortunately, it is also a time where some bad news can arise for players during the process with the discovery of undiagnosed injuries. Injuries can also...

First Round Wide Receiver Options for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013 NFL Draft
February 7th, 2013 at 10:44 PM
With Super Bowl XLVII in the rearview mirror, that means that the 2013 NFL Draft is just around the corner for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers have definite holes on their roster. With an impending salary cap purge on the horizon, the depths of those holes are truly unknown.***PHOTO1***At this...

Could Keenan Allen Be a Potential Target for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL Draft
February 4th, 2013 at 10:50 PM
With the major disappointment of watching the Baltimore Ravens win the Super Bowl now in the rear view, it is time to buckle down on draft coverage. Sure, it is still difficult as some player rankings a fluid, but the big board is stating to fall into place.***PHOTO1***Whom will the...

Pittsburgh Steelers Could Look at Notre Dame Tight End Tyler Eifert Early in the NFL Draft
January 26th, 2013 at 10:16 PM
Now that the Senior Bowl is complete, it is time for Steelers_101 to start diving into NFL Draft mode. As we did last offseason, we plan to profile all visitors to the Pittsburgh Steelers complex, as well as focus on players that the team may be interested in. We also...

Could the Pittsburgh Steelers Look at Inside Linebacker in the First Round of the NFL Draft
January 19th, 2013 at 11:25 PM
The more fans dissect the Pittsburgh Steelers roster heading to the offseason, the amount of holes in it are incredible. Not only will they potentially be looking at wide receiver, safety, outside linebacker, offensive line, and running back, positions such as inside linebacker and quarterback will also be on the...

Pittsburgh Steelers Adjust Roster Prior to Their Season Finale Against the Cleveland Browns
December 30th, 2012 at 11:40 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made some roster moves prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns, by placing Mike Wallace, Curtis Brown and Mike Adams on injured reserve.***PHOTO1***In their stead, they signed nose tackle Alameda Ta'amu and wide receiver David Gilreath from their practice squad, and they reportedly claimed nose...

Pittsburgh Steelers Look to End the 2012 Season on a High Note
December 29th, 2012 at 11:30 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off three disappointing losses against the San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals. In all three games, the team had their chances to prevail; instead, they faltered under the pressure, and now face a must-win situation against the Cleveland Browns, if they want to...

Has Wide Receiver Mike Wallace Played His Last Game with the Pittsburgh Steelers?
December 28th, 2012 at 10:25 PM
As the last Friday of the Pittsburgh Steelers season is among us, that means that the final Friday injury report was released. On the list, already pronounced out for the finale, is wide receiver Mike Wallace (Hamstring), who may have already played his last season in Pittsburgh.***PHOTO1***After a much-hyped training...

Pittsburgh Steelers Place Three, Including Two Starters, on Injured Reserve
December 26th, 2012 at 9:28 PM
Days after the Pittsburgh Steelers watched all of their playoff hopes disappear after a 13-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Steelers made a few roster moves to take care of some injury situations.  This occurred when the team placed three on injured reserve including two starters.***PHOTO1***The Steelers placed tight...

Cincinnati Bengals Clinch a Playoff Spot After Defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10
December 24th, 2012 at 12:44 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their playoff chances disappear after dropping this critical AFC North match-up to the Cincinnati Bengals. The young Bengals team took advantage of two Ben Roethlisberger interceptions and pulled out a 13-10 victory.***PHOTO1***This emotional and physical match-up saw a defense step up and tally the first score...

Pittsburgh Steelers Inactive List for Their Critcal AFC North Battle
December 23rd, 2012 at 12:15 PM
As kickoff time approaches on the anniversary of one of the most fabled days in Pittsburgh Steelers history, the 40thAnniversary of the famed Immaculate Reception, the Steelers playoff push has already began. Now fans know who will go into battle as they take on the Cincinnati Bengals.***PHOTO1***One player who is...

Pittsburgh Steelers Look to Bounce Back This Week Against the Cincinnati Bengals
December 22nd, 2012 at 8:43 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off two disappointing losses against the San Diego Chargers and Dallas Cowboys. Now, they must bring all hands on deck, in this must-win match-up against their division rival Cincinnati Bengals.***PHOTO1***The Steelers have failed to get their rushing attack in gear this past two weeks, managing...

Pittsburgh Steelers Receive Some Good News at the Cornerback Position
December 21st, 2012 at 10:59 PM
As many fans head off into their holiday break from work, the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to fight for their playoff lives. Their first must-win game comes Sunday in their critical AFC North match-up against the Cincinnati Bengals.***PHOTO1***Of course, this game is sort of déjà vu for the Steelers who...

Pittsburgh Steelers Still Have Questions in the Secondary as They Prepare for the Cincinnati Bengals
December 20th, 2012 at 9:45 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the biggest game of their season against the Cincinnati Bengals. For all intensive purposes, their playoffs start this week and sadly, they are still not 100 percent healthy.***PHOTO1***With cornerback Ike Taylor out, the Steelers hope to have both Keenan Lewis and Cortez Allen back...

Pittsburgh Steelers Will Not Have Ike Taylor Back Against the Cincinnati Bengals
December 18th, 2012 at 10:17 PM
There is no question that the lack of depth at cornerback has hurt the Pittsburgh Steelers in these past two contests, especially against the Dallas Cowboys where the finished the game with only two healthy cornerbacks available. While there is hope that they will be in better shape this week...

Dallas Cowboys Defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 in Overtime
December 17th, 2012 at 10:53 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys had an evenly matched battle, which eventually ended in overtime. In the end, the difference in the game was turnovers, including an interception in overtime that allowed the Cowboys to pull out a 27-24 victory.***PHOTO1***The Cowboys drew first blood in this contest on their...

Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys Head to Halftime Tied at 10
December 16th, 2012 at 6:02 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys are caught up in a tight battle with teams tied 10-10 at halftime.***PHOTO1***The Cowboys drew first blood in this contest on their first drive. The 10-play 56-yard drive took 4:31 off the clock and was capped by a 50-yard field goal by kicker Dan...

Ike Taylor, Cortez Allen, Mike Adams and Willie Colon Headline Pittsburgh Steelers Inactive List
December 16th, 2012 at 3:09 PM
As has been the case these past weeks for the Pittsburgh Steelers, much of their inactive list was outlined prior to game day by looking at their injury report. That is again the case this week as they prepare to take on the Dallas Cowboys.***PHOTO1***Going into this week, fans knew...