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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 Pre-Draft Visitor History (2009-2012)
March 26th, 2013 at 8:55 PM
With the NFL Draft only a month away, it is time for parades of prospects to start making their way to facilities across the nation. Every year, teams and potential draft picks go through these motions with each NFL franchise allowed up to 30 visitors (not counting players from the...
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 – 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...
NFL Draft 2013 – Cornerback Prospect Xavier Rhodes – Florida State
February 18th, 2013 at 10:53 PM
One of the biggest questions for the Pittsburgh Steelers is their secondary, and what they will do with free agent cornerback Keenan Lewis. The team would love to re-sign him long-term. Unfortunately, they lack the salary cap room to get into a bidding war for his services.***PHOTO1***This year, there is...
First Round Safety Options for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013 NFL Draft
February 14th, 2013 at 10:45 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert has garnered praise after the draft over the past few seasons, and for good reason; with the team picking near the bottom, they have produced good drafts in comparison to other franchises. Unfortunately, while they have been solid, these blue collar or workman-like classes...
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...
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...
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...
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 to Select Number 17 in the 2013 NFL Draft
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:33 PM
What are the positions of need? What veteran will not return? Will there be coaching changes? What has to be done to make the playoffs again? These are common questions for Pittsburgh Steelers fans, who do not like the fact that the team missed the playoffs in 2012. While fans...
Pittsburgh Steelers Will Start Rookies David DeCastro and Mike Adams on the Offensive Line in Their Preseason Opener
August 8th, 2012 at 9:25 AM
As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for their first preseason game Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, they will do so without two players with high expectations for 2012. Yesterday, head coach Mike Tomlin announced that guard Willie Colon and defensive end Cameron Heyward were ruled out for the game due...
Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Battle: Terrence Frederick Versus Terry Carter
July 12th, 2012 at 11:34 PM
This Pittsburgh Steelers training camp will feature some interesting position battles along the offensive and defensive lines, linebacker, running back and cornerback. While there are starting positions up for grabs, there are also some exciting battles for back up and special teams spots, especially in the secondary.***PHOTO1***The Steelers have usually...
