Tagged: ‘Emmanuel Sanders’
Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: Georgia Wide Receiver Tavarres King
April 17th, 2013 at 9:47 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers may have matched the offer sheet to retain wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, but wide receiver is still a need in this draft. With only Antonio Brown under contract past 2013, the team will definitely look to add a wide receiver prospect to the rotation via the draft.***PHOTO1***With...
Pittsburgh Steelers Match the New England Patriot Offer Sheet, Retain Wide Receiver Emmanuel Sanders
April 14th, 2013 at 9:30 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have Emmanuel Sanders in their receiving corps in 2013. Hours before the official deadline, the Steelers matched the $2.5 million offer sheet that the restricted free agent wide out had signed with the New England Patriots.***PHOTO1***The potential outcome of this decision had been debated all week...
Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Signs Restricted Free Agent Offer Sheet with the New England Patriots
April 10th, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Wednesday finally saw the Pittsburgh Steelers receive an answer to a question that has been simmering on the back burner since early in the NFL free agency period, would the New England Patriots actually sign wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders to an offer sheet. That answer was, yes! However, the offer...
Pittsburgh Steelers Host Ahmad Bradshaw and James Sanders, No Contracts Signed
March 28th, 2013 at 10:21 PM
One day after losing unrestricted free agent safety Will Allen to the Dallas Cowboys, the Pittsburgh Steelers were busy hosting veterans who could fill holes on their roster. While much of the media fanfare was centered on running back Ahmad Bradshaw (New York Giants), veteran safety James Sanders also made...
Pittsburgh Steelers Lose Keenan Lewis, Ryan Mundy; New England Hosts Restricted Free Agent Emmanuel Sanders
March 15th, 2013 at 11:19 PM
As the end of the first week of NFL free Agency ends, it has been a busy week for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Unfortunately, it appears that the end of the week has seen even more of an exodus that the beginning stages of the week.***PHOTO1***Thursday, the Steelers lost two more...
Pittsburgh Steelers Decide to Tender Four of Their Six Restricted Free Agents
March 9th, 2013 at 9:25 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a busy day Saturday, releasing former All Pro linebacker James Harrison in a salary cap move and tendering some of their six restricted free agents. While some of the tenders were predictable, there were a couple of surprises.***PHOTO1***Of the six restricted free agents, the Steelers decided...
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...
Could the Pittsburgh Steelers Look at Former Kansas City Chiefs Wide Receiver Steve Breaston?
February 20th, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Over the past few weeks, our focus at Steelers 101 has been focused on the NFL Draft. With the Pittsburgh Steelers facing another offseason of salary cap cuts, and almost no money for their own free agents, it is hard to get excited about anything else. Of course, the Steelers...
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...
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...
Breaking Down the Pittsburgh Steelers Six Restricted Free Agents
January 17th, 2013 at 9:00 PM
As the offseason continues, it is clear that Pittsburgh Steelers fans are still in a haze after their team missed the playoffs. Of course, many will be ecstatic once the playoffs are over and the focus on 2013 truly can begin. This is not the case for general manager Kevin...
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 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 Expect Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger Back Sunday Against the San Diego Chargers
December 4th, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed what Steelers 101 reported yesterday, that cornerback Ike Taylor’s ankle fracture will keep him out of action for a few weeks. He also speculated that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger could return this week if his shoulder holds up through practice this week.***PHOTO1***For many, it has become...
Pittsburgh Steelers Shake-Up Depth Chart After Their Dismal Performance Against the Cleveland Browns
November 27th, 2012 at 8:27 PM
Amongst the stories coming out of Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin’s press conference is the chance quarterback Ben Roethlisberger could be ready to go against the Baltimore Ravens this week. While that may be a slight chance, it is a possibility, even if the team is preparing to go...
Pittsburgh Steelers Rule Out Ben Roethlisberger; Byron Leftwich to Start
November 14th, 2012 at 10:52 PM
Today, the Pittsburgh Steelers officially listed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as out for their critical AFC North match-up against the Baltimore Ravens. In his absence, the team will turn to veteran quarterback Byron Leftwich as the starter.***PHOTO1***In fact, Leftwich may be the starter for a while, as details surfaced that the...
Pittsburgh Steelers Look to Continue Their Winning Ways Monday Night Against the Kansas City Chiefs
November 11th, 2012 at 8:42 PM
As the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3) prepare for the first of their two trap games this month against the Kansas City Chiefs (1-7), they should realize that they are going to be in for a fight. Yes, on paper, the Steelers should be a favorite, but paper does not matter and...
Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Antonio Brown Ruled Out Against the Kansas City Chiefs
November 10th, 2012 at 9:11 PM
With a match-up against the Baltimore Ravens squarely in front of them, the Pittsburgh Steelers have decided to enter this upcoming “Trap” game against the Kansas City Chiefs without their leading receiver in hopes he is ready to go, after a week off. With the game against the Chiefs still...