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Pittsburgh Steelers Hire Aliquippa Native Richard Mann as Wide Receivers Coach
February 13th, 2013 at 9:26 PM
Just days after the Pittsburgh Steelers saw wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery leave to take over as offensive coordinator at Duke University, head coach Mike Tomlin wasted little time to fill the vacancy. Wednesday, Tomlin chose long-time NFL assistant and Aliquippa native Richard Mann to join his staff.***PHOTO1***Mann is an...
NFL Draft 2013 – Wide Receiver Prospect Terrance Williams – Baylor
February 12th, 2013 at 11:27 PM
To this point of the week, Steelers101 has been focusing on first round wide receivers. With the news coming out today the linebacker James Harrison will not take a pay cut to stay with the Pittsburgh Steelers, we will, at least shift to the defensive side of the ball later...
NFL Draft 2013 – Wide Receiver Prospect Tavon Austin – West Virginia
February 11th, 2013 at 9:50 PM
As the days continue to fly by here in February, it is becoming clear that wide receiver Mike Wallace has indeed played his last down for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The latest rumors have division rivals Cleveland or Cincinnati battling over his services. Both franchises have a tremendous amount of salary...
NFL Draft 2013 – Wide Receiver Prospect Keenan Allen – California
February 10th, 2013 at 10:45 PM
As the days count down toward NFL Draft 2013, one can feel the excitement start to build. This is extremely evident for fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the free agency period is more of a roster purge than spending spree. Continuing with our NFL Draft profiles, we will break down...
NFL Draft 2013 – Wide Receiver Prospect Cordarrelle Patterson – Tennessee
February 9th, 2013 at 9:31 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are headed for a massive salary cap purge to the tune of close to $14 million. At this point, which veterans will be released is unclear, as those names could include standouts such as James Harrison, Ryan Clark or even Troy Polamalu. Any major change such as...
Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receivers Coach Scottie Montgomery Departs for a Position with the Duke Blue Devils
February 8th, 2013 at 11:31 PM
Just days after the Pittsburgh Steelers hired special teams coach Danny Smith to bring their opening total to one; Mike Tomlin is left with another opening on his coaching staff. This position opened up when wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery left to become the offensive coordinator for the Duke Blue...
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...
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 Great Jerome Bettis Passed Over for Hall of Fame Enshrinement
February 2nd, 2013 at 10:08 PM
The Pro Hall of Fame has finally announced the class of 2013. For some, their selection was long overdue, and for others, the wait will continue for at least one more year. Unfortunately, the latter is the case for Pittsburgh Steelers great Jerome Bettis, who was again passed over for enshrinement.***PHOTO1***Bettis,...
Pittsburgh Steelers Hire Jack Bicknell, Jr. as Offensive Line Coach
January 29th, 2013 at 9:28 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have filled one of the vacancies on their coaching staff Tuesday with the hiring of Jack Bicknell, Jr. to be their offensive line coach. Bicknell, who spent 2012 with the Kansas City Chiefs and 2009-2011 with the New York Giants, will be charged with continuing the development of 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 Continue to Build Their Offensive Line Early in the NFL Draft?
January 24th, 2013 at 9:49 PM
As the playoffs drag on in this lull before the Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the hated Baltimore Ravens, many Pittsburgh Steelers fans are already fixated on the NFL Draft. This is for good reason, this draft will be critical for the Steelers, as they have many...
Why is It All Quiet on the Search for the New Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Line Coach?
January 21st, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Most of the offseason to this point has been focused on what type of moves Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert and head coach Mike Tomlin plan to make with the roster. However, are these questions masking something that should be more pressing, the coaching staff?***PHOTO1***Offensive coordinator Todd Haley did...
Could the Release of Running Back Chris Rainey Open the Door for the Pittsburgh Steelers to Select Tavon Austin in the NFL Draft?
January 12th, 2013 at 11:29 PM
As fans sit here in January, it is hard to try and forecast what the Pittsburgh Steelers will do in the upcoming NFL Draft. What is certain is that there are many changes on the horizon, due to both the subpar season and the salary cap canyon that the team...
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 Running Back Chris Rainey After Arrest
January 10th, 2013 at 10:16 PM
Early Thursday morning, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Chris Rainey was arrested in Gainesville, Florida for simple battery. Allegedly, Rainey got into a fight with his girlfriend of nine months over his cell phone.***PHOTO1***According to a press release from the Gainesville Police Department, Rainey, 24, began pulling the victim from...
