STEELERS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Jonathan Dwyer is the Steelers starting running back right now
With Rashard Mendenhall now in Arizona, Steelers running back Jonathan Dwyer says the starting job is his to lose right now.
“It’s my job right now and it’s up to me whether I want to keep it or not,” said Dwyer, per SteelCityInsider.net. “That’s what I’m going to do. That’s the decision I made at the end of last year, to make sure that I’m ready and make sure I’m...
Ben Roethlisberger Has “No Doubt” Heath Miller Will be Back by Week 1
Reports continue to say that Heath Miller is walking without a limp and a few weeks back Ben Roethlisberger said that Miller was lifting weights. There is still no timetable set on Miller’s return from a major knee injury siffered last season, but the fact that he is walking without a limp is a good sign. The hope is that he could be back by week 1 of the 2013 season, but until...
Ben Roethlisberger is Excited About the Pittsburgh Steelers “New” Offense
Last season the Pittsburgh Steelers offense played fairly well in the passing game. In fact, Ben Roethlisberger was having one of the best season of his NFL career prior to injuring his shoulder against the Kansas City Chiefs. After the injury the Steelers struggled on offense and when Roethlisberger returned the results were not the same. Roethlisberger was vocal about his issues...
Steelers quarterback Landry Jones talks about issue of gay players and his own religion
Steelers rookie quarterback Landry Jones is charged with the difficult task of backing up Ben Roethlisberger. That's a difficult position to hold with the Pittsburgh Steelers simply because Ben Roethlisberger does tend to find himself sidelined with injuries from time to time.
If there's anything that jumps out about Landry Jones, it's his personality. Anyone who...
Emmanuel Sanders says slow down with the contract talk: ‘I'm not worried about a contract’
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders is happy he’s with the team he started his career with.
After the New England Patriots almost plucked him out of the restricted free agent waters, the Steelers showed they wanted him in the fold by matching the Patriots offer, which meant some tweaking of their roster.
However, as Sanders continues to prepare for the 2013 season...
Steelers, Emmanuel Sanders engaged in ongoing contract talks
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders told KDKA-FM that they’re engaged in ongoing contract talks to get an extension done.
“Of course, and those conversations are going on right now,” said Sanders, per NFL.com.
Sanders said he never stopped thinking of himself as a Steeler while the Patriots tried to lure him away with an offer as a restricted free agent.
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LaMarr Woodley says anonymous teammates criticism served as ‘no motivation’: ‘They’re coming at the wrong person when they try coming at me’
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley set the record straight and a few teammates with issues about talking about him.
Woodley spoke brashly as if to say, ‘if you have a problem come see me, not a reporter.’
Woodley had been the target of anonymous criticism from some players in the Steelers locker room, but he wasn’t in any mood to talk about it anymore.
However...
Steelers Sign Third-Round Draft Pick WR Markus Wheaton On Thursday
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Thursday that they have signed yet another one of their nine draft picks as wide receiver Markus Wheaton has also come to terms on his four year rookie deal.
Wheaton was drafted in the third-round of the 2013 NFL draft out of Oregon State where he registered 227 catches for 2,994 yards and 16 receiving touchdowns in 49 games played.
The...
Troy Polamalu says the Steelers have an “edge”
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu admitted that they may have grown complacent to the success they’ve had over the past decade. He says they have a different feeling this offseason as they prepare for the upcoming season.
“There’s a little more of an edge,” safety Troy Polamalu said Tuesday, via the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, per NFL.com. “Sometimes, when you’ve...
More Notes From Pittsburgh Steelers OTAs
Yesterday was the second day of Pittsburgh Steelers OTAs and there were some more important notes coming out of the day. These team workouts are the first look at how the team is shaping up for 2013 and are just a stepping stone towards the start of the 2013 season. Training camp will be the best indication of where players are; especially young players and rookies, but these OTAs...
Steelers RB Isaac Redman Is 10 Pounds Lighter And Says He’s Not Playing Around This Year
All throughout the off-season, Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert berated the 2012 performance of the running back group and he made it clear that he had intentions of fixing that in 2013. One running back that appears to have gotten his message is Isaac Redman, who reportedly showed up for the first OTA session of the 2013 season 10 pounds lighter than he was last...
Ben Roethlisberger: Everyone Likes New Offense
The Pittsburgh Steelers officially began practicing their reworked offense during the first of 13 team practices on Tuesday after the team tumbled into the bottom third of the NFL in offensive production in 2012. While he refused to provide specifics, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger—who has been critical of Todd Haley‘s offense in the past—said everyone involved likes the...
Steelers Rookie CB Terry Hawthorne On Crutches Following Wednesday Practice
Unfortunately we have more injury news to pass along to you following the conclusion of the Pittsburgh Steelers second OTA practice of the 2013 season that took place on Wednesday. Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is now reporting via Twitter that rookie cornerback Terry Hawthorne is on crutches with apparent right knee discomfort.
Hawthorne, who was drafted by the...
Ben Roethlisberger: We’re going to miss Mike Wallace
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has always been forthcoming with his thoughts.
As he prepares to help his team regroup from a disastrous 2012-13 season, the 10-year veteran spoke about all of the Steelers offensive changes.
This includes his feelings about departed receiver Mike Wallace.
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Mike Wallace is not an athlete but he plays one on TV
You can make the sour grapes argument; I will eat that. But also realize that what I say is accurate enough to make such bold proclamations, and that I hold the young Dolphin accountable for self-serving behavior while playing a on a team, in a team sport. I have zero respect for any athlete who gives up on a play, fizzles a route, takes a play off, or drops an assignment on purpose...
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