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Brown & Sanders, are they ready for the spotlight?

February 23, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

There are not many teams that have a group of receivers like the Steelers have right now. The Packers come to mind, the Giants as well but it’s certainly a rarity among the league today. When you have 3 guys that are capable of taking a reception the distance at any given time, the defense simply can’t cover everyone with enough quality personnel to combat every situation.  It’s a distinct advantage for a Quarterback to have multiple targets with  blazing  speed and a fearless attitude at their disposal,  and the Steelers are certainly fortunate to be in this situation.

They struck gold in the last 3 seasons with drafting Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown, and Emmanuel Sanders. Each one of them has a big future in the league but if you take one away, are the other 2 ready to step up to the challenge? With all the hype surrounding Mike Wallace’s future, it’s a real possibility that the trio will become a duo in 2012.

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Categories: 2012 Offseason, Contracts, Free Agency, Offense, Wide Receivers

Steelers talking with Wallace’s agent about an extension

February 22, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

Now that the Todd Haley & Ben Roethlisberger soap opera can finally take a back seat to the real news; issues such as how to handle Mike Wallace are now firmly at the forefront.  In an interview on SiriusXM today (as reported by the Pittsburgh Trib), Wallace spoke about how things are going so far this off season and his thoughts on remaining in Pittsburgh:

“(Pittsburgh is) where I would like to be, but we all know that it is a business and you have certain things you have to handle,” Wallace said. “So if I have to go elsewhere, you know Pittsburgh will always be in my heart, but I have to do what I have to do.”

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Categories: 2012 NFL Draft, 2012 Offseason, Contracts, Free Agency, Offense, Rumors, Wide Receivers

Oh happy day! Roethlisberger & Haley finally meet

February 21, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

The day we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! The Steeler Nation can rest easy now that Big Ben and new offensive coordinator Todd Haley finally met today according to Post Gazette’s Ed Bouchette via twitter: @EdBouchette News many have waited for: Ben & #steelers new OC Todd Haley finally met, sat down and talked.

It’s been nothing short of amazing how much media attention this whole insignificant saga has gotten since Haley was formally introduced at a press conference earlier this month. Twitter, Facebook, the water cooler, the line at the grocery store, everybody and their brother has been wondering when it would happen.  You couldn’t go a day without somebody talking about it.

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Categories: 2012 Offseason, Coaches, Offense, Quarterbacks

Bouchette talks Wallace, Big Ben, Haley, & Free Agency

February 21, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

Ed Bouchette’s latest chat on 93.7 The Fan.  We’ve highlighted a few of the key topics covered on the Vinnie & Cook show today, and of course be sure to listen to the full show:

Mike Wallace: Ed feels there’s definite danger of losing Mike Wallace but nothing definite yet, and that franchising Wallace is not going to happen.

The team will still tender Wallace  $2.7 million so they will get a first round pick in this years’ draft if he’s signed away by another team.  They could also opt to match whatever offer he potentially gets and still be able to keep them.

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Categories: 2012 Offseason, Coaches, Free Agency, Offense, Quarterbacks, Steelers Audio, Wide Receivers

Multiple early round draft picks a real possibility for Steelers

February 21, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

The Steelers haven’t had 2 picks in the first round since the dynasty years of the 70’s.  Normally that’s a good sign that you’re doing something right in running an NFL franchise. Unless you are the Patriots where you wheel and deal players like used cars, you take your one first round pick (hopefully near the end of the round) and use it as best you can. The Steelers rarely miss on high profile players in the draft, so the possibility of have 2 picks at their disposal has to be intriguing if nothing else.  I placed a reference list, at the end of this article, of the first round draft choices by the Steelers since 1990.  Of that list the only real “busts” were Jamain Stephens (we all remember him needing help just to finish the run test) and Troy Edwards. The Steelers got caught up in the “must have a receiver” mentality that year and reached for Edwards who never panned out.

Back to the present now, if the Steelers can’t hang on to restricted free agent Mike Wallace, they’ll get a first round draft pick in return.  While that’s technically not a given at this point, it’s assumed that they will 1st round tender Wallace before free agency starts.  (more…)

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Categories: 2012 NFL Draft, 2012 Offseason, Free Agency, Offense, Wide Receivers

Players to watch at the combine for the Steelers: Offense

February 21, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

The NFL combine starts this week and Steelers coaches will be heading to Indianapolis with the rest of the teams in the league. It’s an exciting time as these future NFL hopefuls put their best foot forward to impress potential employers.  We’ve put together a list of some players to watch that the Steelers may be interested in come draft time in April and thus could be checking out at the combine. The coaches, scouts, and trainers will be looking at every position available though and getting as much information as possible on every prospect.  This list though will consist mainly of players where the Steelers figure to potentially look for help on offense based on current need.

Offensive Tackle: A potential spot where the Steelers could go with their first or 2nd round pick. If Marcus Gilbert moves to the left side than they have several options available should they want a Tackle in this draft.

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Categories: 2012 NFL Draft, 2012 Offseason, Offense, Offensive Line, Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Tight Ends, Wide Receivers

Baron Batch getting back on track for 2012

February 20, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

Steelers 2011 rookie running back Baron Batch is recovering nicely from the torn ACL that he suffered in training camp last year. We talked to him on twitter yesterday with one of our followers about his recovery:

@baron_batch: Fantastic!RT @SteelerAddicts: @baron_batch RT @AnthonyCrisco:  how is Baron Batch’s rehab coming along?

 Batch also checked in with a local radio station in Pittsburgh to discuss his offseason: PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch checks in with Troy Clardy on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.

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Categories: 2012 Offseason, AFC North, Offense, Running Backs

The answer to the Steelers backfield is already on the roster

February 19, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

I suppose I’m a lone wolf on this one, at least when it comes to the main stream media and social networking world. It seems that everyone is trying to tell me that Isaac Redman isn’t the long term answer at running back for the Steelers.

I keep seeing on twitter and reading on the web how so many, including some of the “experts”, say the Steelers need to draft another running back or find a veteran in free agency because Mendenhall won’t be ready for 2012. People say Redman can’t carry the load, that Rashard is so much better.  There’s no way that Redman can be as effective as Mendenhall, etc. You all know it, you’ve read and heard it too I’m sure.

Sorry, but I just don’t buy into that logic completely. I do not understand how one can say that Redman can’t do the job without giving him the chance.  What has he done that’s so bad to make you think he’s not fit to carry the ball 25 times a game? He’s never had the opportunity to be the feature back for a prolonged period of time, so why hold that against him? Since Mendenhall came to the team he’s been the feature back and Redman just comes in when asked, does his job, and then goes away until called on again.

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Categories: 2012 Offseason, Offense, Offensive Line, Running Backs

Offensive Line possibilities for the Steelers in 2012

February 17, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

In one of the interviews that Kevin Colbert did recently he was asked about Marcus Gilbert moving to LT. He said it could happen but it’s Tomlin’s decision; Gilbert on the left side and Willie Colon on right. That obviously depends on how the draft goes as Colbert indicated also, what happens with Max Starks, etc. It got me thinking though on how the line could potentially look for the Steelers next year. With Max Starks’ future up in the air right now and Colon coming off another season of injured reserve it’s possible the cast of players that we’ve seen occupy the line in front of Ben Roethlisberger could be significantly different. Something that I would be completely ok with because the retooling of a deficient line that began a couple years ago, needs to continue.

I would be happy if Gilbert would stay at RT, Starks could back back at LT and they draft Glenn or Osemele for Guard but that’s not a likely scenario right now. There are only so many draft picks to take such players and needs elsewhere may dictate other options be pursued. The reason for Gilbert staying at RT is because he spent nearly the entire season there in 2011 and got better as the year went on. I’d like to see him be able to continue that progression and find a permanent home there.

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Categories: 2012 Offseason, Free Agency, Offense, Offensive Line

Key offensive line injuries put Steelers in a bind

February 16, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

According to Max Starks’ tweet this morning, his rehab is progressing from the torn ACL he suffered in that fateful wildcard loss to Denver.

@maxstarks78: Good morning tweeps! Another day of rehab w/ @Legursky. The knee is coming along nicely! #olinerehab

The return of a healthy Max Starks and Doug Legursky is something everyone is watching around the Steeler Nation.  Starks was the savior of the offensive line last year. If he doesn’t return there’s no guarantee that Ben Roethlisberger even survives the remainder of the season, let alone plays well enough to get to the pro bowl.  Starks only signed a 1 yr. deal to return to Pittsburgh,  so he will be an unrestricted free agent.  Kevin Colbert and the Steelers coaches are in quite a quandary with several players with similar injuries.  Guys like Starks, Casey Hampton, and Rashard Mendenhall all have had ACL surgeries this past month.  (more…)

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Categories: 2012 Offseason, Contracts, Offense, Offensive Line
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