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Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Former Chicago Bears Tight End Matt Spaeth
March 15th, 2013 at 11:55 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent time with a former member of the Chicago Bears Friday with tight end Kellen Davis. In the end, they did decide to sign a former Bears’ tight end, but it was not Davis.***PHOTO1***According to multiple sources on twitter and also on ESPN, the Steelers made a...
Pittsburgh Steelers Pre Free Agency Draft Needs – Offense
February 24th, 2013 at 8:33 PM
Sunday was a quiet day for the Pittsburgh Steelers as the majority of decision makers were in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine watching three positions that could make up part of the 2013 draft board: running backs, quarterbacks and wide receivers.***PHOTO1***Of course, word also leaked that general manager Kevin...
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...
NFL Draft 2013 – Tight End Prospect Tyler Eifert – Notre Dame
February 3rd, 2013 at 9:36 PM
With NFL Draft preps in full swing, many scouts and draftniks are busy dissecting tape. That same process is in place here at Steelers 101, as we are not only focusing on the potential selections for the Pittsburgh Steelers, we are also working along side our sister site On 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...
Pittsburgh Steelers Add Two More Players to Roster with Reserve / Futures Contracts
January 11th, 2013 at 11:10 PM
After making headlines with the release of running back Chris Rainey, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a couple of roster moves by signing two players to Reserve / Futures contracts. Those two players are kicker Danny Hrapmann and tight end Zack Pianalto.***PHOTO1***Steelers fans should be familiar with Hrapmann, who spent the...
Pittsburgh Steelers Release Tight End Weslye Saunders
October 13th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a roster move Friday, when they released second-year tight end Weslye Saunders, who was returning from his four-game substance abuse suspension.***PHOTO1***For many, the move seemed to be unexpected, as the athletic tight end had an upside to develop opposite Heath Miller. Signed as an undrafted rookie...
Pittsburgh Steelers Lead the Oakland Raiders 17-14 at Halftime of Their Week Three Match-Up
September 23rd, 2012 at 6:10 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland Raiders are caught up in a close battle in Sunday afternoon football. After 30 minutes of play, the Steelers lead the Raiders 17-14.***PHOTO1***After winning the toss and deferring until the second half, the defense came up huge on the first series, intercepting Raiders quarterback Carson...
Pittsburgh Steelers Cornerback Keenan Lewis Injured During Day Four of Training Camp
July 29th, 2012 at 10:42 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers finished off their first set of practices today with what is being called a competitive and spirited practice at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe focusing offensively on the short passing and running games. These two elements of the offense have been a hot topic since new offensive...
2012 AFC North Tight End Breakdown and Preview
July 4th, 2012 at 12:28 PM
We have taken a look at several different positions in the AFC North throughout the last few weeks, this week we look at the tight end position. While the AFC North doesn’t have the stars like Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez they do have talent. Here is a list of...
Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Battle: Weslye Saunders Versus David Paulson
June 5th, 2012 at 8:48 PM
In listening to reports, it is clear that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley would like to get the tight ends more involved in the offense in 2012. That should be a welcomed sight for Steelers fans, who always wonder why tight end Heath Miller seems to disappear at times...
Breaking Down the Tight End Position for the 2012 Pittsburgh Steelers Roster
May 17th, 2012 at 11:06 PM
Today, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a roster move adding offensive tackle Kyle Jolly to the 90-man roster. Jolly was a member of the teams practice squad in 2010 before leaving for Atlanta last season. His signing does not change our projection for the offensive line and he should fall into...
Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Two More Picks David Paulson and Terrence Frederick
May 9th, 2012 at 8:38 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are making quick work of signing their draft choices. Today, the team wrapped up deals with two more of their seventh round selections from the 2012 NFL Draft, Oregon tight end David Paulson and Texas A&M cornerback Terrence Frederick.
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Paulson was the teams’ second seventh round selection. While...
Pittsburgh Steelers Select Oregon TE David Paulson with Their Second Seventh Round Selection in the 2012 NFL Draft
April 28th, 2012 at 6:59 PM
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The Pittsburgh Steelers continued to add some depth to the offense with their second seventh round selection, Oregon tight end David Paulson.
While not as athletic or highly touted as some of the other prospects the team has brought in, he has shown the ability to make plays with his short-area...
Pittsburgh Steelers Select Ohio State Offensive Tackle Mike Adams in the Second Round of the NFL Draft
April 27th, 2012 at 8:59 PM
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As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to rebuild their offensive line with their second round selection, Ohio State OT Mike Adams. Yes, Adams has some character flaws, but looking back, he was one of the first to visit the Steelers complex as a visitor and the entire front office and coaching...
Pittsburgh Steelers Host Another Potential Sleeper, Cincinnati Tight End Adrian Robinson
April 24th, 2012 at 7:25 AM
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As we have discussed throughout the tight end dissections of the Pittsburgh Steelers visitors, one thing has jumped out, receiving ability. The NFL is a copy cat league and after watching what the New England Patriots did with theirs, expect more of that in the future.
One player that fits that...
Pittsburgh Steelers Sleeper Tight End Visitor, David Paulson, Oregon
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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Tight ends are position in the NFL that have many functions, some are extra tackles as in-line blocker and some are receiver first-and-foremost. Honestly, Heath Miller is one of a dying breed who sets the tone in all facets of the game (hard to believe he was once a high...
Pittsburgh Steelers Visitor Profile, Missouri Tight End Michael Egnew
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:51 PM
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The Pittsburgh Steelers may need some help at tight end, even after the signing of Leonard Pope, with Heath Miler being the only other experienced tight end on the roster. Yes, the have David Johnson, but he is more of a fullback and young but talented Weslye Saunders if facing...
Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile, Louisiana-Lafayette Tight End Ladarius Green
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:02 AM
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Just two weeks ago the Pittsburgh Steelers signed their only outside unrestricted free agent, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Leonard Pope. Ironically, that was about the same time that the parade of draft eligible tight ends started making their way to the facility. Conventional wisdom says that the Steelers are...
