Godsbrother
Footballguy
I like this signing. Fox was a beast on special teams.
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***OFFICIAL*** Steelers 2009 Thread (1 Viewer)
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AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
don't see how we can bring batch back of Lefty signs. There's no way they'd cut Dixon to keep Batch, right? 
How about we bring him back as a coach?don't see how we can bring batch back of Lefty signs. There's no way they'd cut Dixon to keep Batch, right?
crowe1130
Footballguy
Seriously. He's such a great "team" guy. Would be sad to see him go.How about we bring him back as a coach?don't see how we can bring batch back of Lefty signs. There's no way they'd cut Dixon to keep Batch, right?
why don't the steelers sign guys like Fox to longer deals? if he turns out to be the next James Harrison, then we've got a pro bowler on the cheap. if he's not, the steelers can cut him since the contracts aren't guaranteed. maybe it's just that Fox wouldn't sign a long term deal paying him *only* $1million per?
crowe1130
Footballguy
Looks like we're close to an agreement with Harrison:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_620141.html
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Last I heard the Steelers wanted to sing both Lefty and Batch -- in case of an injury during preseason.don't see how we can bring batch back of Lefty signs. There's no way they'd cut Dixon to keep Batch, right?
They can't force players to sign any deal they would like.pecorino said:
AvoidLloyd95
Footballguy
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Welcome aboard... or welcome back if you're just a second identity.
AvoidLloyd95
Footballguy
Welcome aboard... or welcome back if you're just a second identity.
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9447356...o-two-year-deal
Leftwich signed with the Bucs. Woohoo, Batch by Default. the two sweetest words in the english language
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Leftwich signed with the Bucs. Woohoo, Batch by Default. the two sweetest words in the english language
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AvoidLloyd95
Footballguy
Steelers sign James Harrison to 6 year deal
The Steelers have signed linebacker James Harrrison to a new contract that will pay him $51.175 million over the next six years.
Harrison, the NFL's 2008 defensive player of the year, will receive $20 million in bonus money.
An official announcement will be made Tuesday at a news conference.
Harrison would have been going into the final year of a contract.
"We are quite happy, as you can imagine," Harrison's Beaver County-based agent, Bill Parise said. "We are happy that James will remain in Pittsburgh and this contract is certainly representative of a great marriage between a great franchise and a great football player."
Harrison, who will turn 31 on May 4, has had quite a spike in his career since signing with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He was cut a few times by the Steelers, briefly signed by the Baltimore Ravens and spent time in NFL Europe before settling in with the Steelers, becoming a regular contributor toward the end of the 2004 season.
In Super Bowl XLIII in February, Harrison turned in the longest play in Super Bowl history, returning an interception 100 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the first half in what would become a 27-23 victory against the Cardinals.
"The play in the Super Bowl just let other people, who might not see it all the time, realize what James Harrison has been doing all along since getting his chance," Parise said.
Frenchy Fuqua
Footballguy
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
Pretty obvious the Steelers are looking hard at o-line (all positions), CB, and WR/KR as the major priorities in the draft.
The Hank
Footballguy
DE/DT's too.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
IIRC correct I think Gilbert is visiting them tomorrow, or the day after, as well.
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Steelers 2009 schedule below. Five prime time games, ten 1:00 games and one 4:00 game. Having a BYE in week 8 is kinda nice.The Ravens asked the NFL not to play a prime-time game in Pitt this season and got their wish -- instead the Steelers play a prime-time game in Baltimore. Of course the NFL could move the time of the Ravens in Pittsburgh as part of the flex-echeduling though I think it is unlikely they would have both Pitt-Balt games in prime time.
CrossEyed
Footballguy
On the surface, this looks like a relatively easy schedule for the six time Super Bowl champs.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
Looks like cake compared to last year, but as we all know, we don't know squat right now.
Realistic chance of going into the bye at 7-0 if they can topple Tennessee in the opener and get by a rebuilt Chicago team on the road.
Metallurgist
Footballguy
Denver monday nite!
In.
In.
Thursday, Sept. 10 -- TENNESSEE, 8:30 p.m. -- Tough game to open with. National spotlight. Just have a bad feeling about this one.
Sunday, Sept. 20 -- at Chicago, 4:15 p.m. -- Love that we get them early as Cutler will be further along down the line.
Sunday, Sept. 27 -- at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. -- They're going to be better and this won't be an easy game, but should pull it out.
Sunday, Oct. 4 -- SAN DIEGO, 8:20 p.m. -- At home prime time, similar to the opener, but I think we match up well with them.
Sunday, Oct. 11 -- at Detroit, 1 p.m. -- bad team
Sunday, Oct. 18 -- CLEVELAND, 1 p.m. -- might be a worse team
Sunday, Oct. 25 -- MINNESOTA, 4:15 p.m. -- if this was on the road, I'm not sure we win, but should at home.
Nov. 1 -- Idle
Monday, Nov. 9 -- at Denver, 8:30 p.m. -- team in comlete flux, Monday night should get us the win even on the road
Sunday, Nov. 15 -- CINCINNATI, 1 p.m. -- this ones at home, we should win
Sunday, Nov. 22 -- at Kansas City, 1 p.m. -- think they'll be better than most think, could slip up here
Sunday, Nov. 29 -- at Baltimore, 8:20 p.m. -- tough, tough game. Have to assume a loss
Sunday, Dec. 6 -- OAKLAND, 1 p.m. -- Not sure they're ever going to be good again.
Thursday, Dec. 10 -- at Cleveland, 8:20 p.m. -- easy win
Sunday, Dec. 20 -- GREEN BAY, 1 p.m. -- tough game, but at home, could slip here as well.
Sunday, Dec. 27 -- BALTIMORE, 1 p.m. -- 50/50 hoping to pull one out at home
Sunday, Jan. 3 -- at Miami, 1 p.m. -- they'll be thinking of their vacations by the time this one comes around
All in all, probably 12-4.
Sunday, Sept. 20 -- at Chicago, 4:15 p.m. -- Love that we get them early as Cutler will be further along down the line.
Sunday, Sept. 27 -- at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. -- They're going to be better and this won't be an easy game, but should pull it out.
Sunday, Oct. 4 -- SAN DIEGO, 8:20 p.m. -- At home prime time, similar to the opener, but I think we match up well with them.
Sunday, Oct. 11 -- at Detroit, 1 p.m. -- bad team
Sunday, Oct. 18 -- CLEVELAND, 1 p.m. -- might be a worse team
Sunday, Oct. 25 -- MINNESOTA, 4:15 p.m. -- if this was on the road, I'm not sure we win, but should at home.
Nov. 1 -- Idle
Monday, Nov. 9 -- at Denver, 8:30 p.m. -- team in comlete flux, Monday night should get us the win even on the road
Sunday, Nov. 15 -- CINCINNATI, 1 p.m. -- this ones at home, we should win
Sunday, Nov. 22 -- at Kansas City, 1 p.m. -- think they'll be better than most think, could slip up here
Sunday, Nov. 29 -- at Baltimore, 8:20 p.m. -- tough, tough game. Have to assume a loss
Sunday, Dec. 6 -- OAKLAND, 1 p.m. -- Not sure they're ever going to be good again.
Thursday, Dec. 10 -- at Cleveland, 8:20 p.m. -- easy win
Sunday, Dec. 20 -- GREEN BAY, 1 p.m. -- tough game, but at home, could slip here as well.
Sunday, Dec. 27 -- BALTIMORE, 1 p.m. -- 50/50 hoping to pull one out at home
Sunday, Jan. 3 -- at Miami, 1 p.m. -- they'll be thinking of their vacations by the time this one comes around
All in all, probably 12-4.
The Hank
Footballguy
The games against Baltimore, SD, and TEN should be tough; but I do not believe it is out of the realm of possibility of a 13-3, 14-2, 15-1, or (gasp) 16-0 season. At the very least, 12-4. I personally think anything less than 11-5 would be a "disappointing" season.
This is a great chance to repeat before the overhaul begins for the 2010 season (lots of players with one year left on their contract are going to be coming up for FA)
This is a great chance to repeat before the overhaul begins for the 2010 season (lots of players with one year left on their contract are going to be coming up for FA)
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AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
What's that old saying? Things are never as bad or as good as they seem?
I think we be AFC contenders this year but predicting 12 wins is a bit on the optimistic side IMO.
I think we be AFC contenders this year but predicting 12 wins is a bit on the optimistic side IMO.
Frenchy Fuqua
Footballguy
Hard to see them winning less than 12 games IF Roethlisberger stays healthy. I'd bet they're favorites in all the home games and can't imagine they'll be dogs in more than 1-2 away games.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
AND if they don't play with the same type of post-Super Bowl malaise they did in '06.
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
This is more my concern. We were all salivating when the '06 schedule was release, if memory serves.
Idiot Boxer
Footballguy
I don't think Tomlin will mail it in the way Cowher did. I agree with Ahrn...what seems to be an easy schedule now may not be as easy as we perceive it. 10 wins should be a reasonable mark. Should win the division, but don't take it for granted. My concern, as always....
CrossEyed
Footballguy
Cowher was on his way out. I don't see Tomlin allowing them to get complacent.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Godsbrother
Footballguy
If Roethlisberger stays healthy they should win the division. I wouldn't speculate on anything beyond that.
AvoidLloyd95
Footballguy
I think the whole team was finally relieved to get over that hump, it took a long time and seemed like it would never happen, but I don't see the any letdown like '06 for this group. They need to protect Ben better, period, end of story.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
From a FF perspective, this release is either going to raise FWP's stock or make Mendenhall a MUCH more coveted player than previously expected. I guess the preseason will tell the tale there.
The Hank
Footballguy
I think he was the odd man out.With Parker, Mendenhall, Mewelde, w/ Carey Davis, and McHugh as the "blocking backs", and the possiblity about the team bringing in a "true" fullback in the draft, I think he was expendable.
I thought he did a great job in limited duty; he'll probably land on someone's roster by the end of May.
I wouldnt be suprised if Davis is gone next.
Yep -- I was expecting Davis to be the first guy gone.
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5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
I'd have certainly gave Davis the heave-ho first over Gary, but that's just me.
If the love the team seems to have for Frank Summers is legit, Carey Davis may want to start getting his affairs in Pittsburgh in order now, just in case.
I guess we could take this to mean the Steelers intend to do something about finding a legit KR before the season too. Whether it's someone on the roster yet, the cat from the CFL maybe?, or whoever.
If the love the team seems to have for Frank Summers is legit, Carey Davis may want to start getting his affairs in Pittsburgh in order now, just in case.
I guess we could take this to mean the Steelers intend to do something about finding a legit KR before the season too. Whether it's someone on the roster yet, the cat from the CFL maybe?, or whoever.
Interesting article this morning from Behind The Steel Curtain featuring an interview with former LT Leon Searcy. Searcy originally did the interview with ProCanes, a University of Miami site, but he also spoke at length about the Steelers. Because he bolted for JAX at the height of his career, I've always thought of Searcy as a great player but probably not really a Steeler at heart. Well, an older, wiser Searcy has an compelling story to tell about that, and about his loyalties.
Link
Barry Jive and The Uptown Five
Footballguy
Interesting piece.
Well played by Rosenhaus. He got a nice fat commission on the highest paid offensive lineman contract, i'm sure.
Well played by Rosenhaus. He got a nice fat commission on the highest paid offensive lineman contract, i'm sure.
CrossEyed
Footballguy
Further proof that Drew is pond scum.
The Hank
Footballguy
I know it isnt usually a barometer of how teams draft, but here is the list of who the steelers have brought to visit.
(Courtesy of Draftguys.com)
A very good indication of this is that Defensive Backs and Offensive Linemen (Namely C/G) are going to be the main focuses. With DL/LB/WR later in the draft
(Courtesy of Draftguys.com)
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Offense
FB– Frank Summers (UNLV) - Running backs coach Kirby Wilson at Pro Day (Gil Brandt, NFL.com) Official Visit Scheduled (Las Vegas Sun)
WR – WR Jason Chery (Louisiana-Lafayette) - Had Official Visit (Scout.com)
WR – Mike Thomas (Arizona) - Had Official Visit – 3/31 (Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-
Gazette)
TE – Richard Quinn (North Carolina) - Had Official Visit (Scout.com)
OT – Phil Loadholt (Oklahoma) - Had Official Visit – 4/1 (Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-
Gazette)
G – Andy Levitre (Oregon State) - Had Official Visit (Scout.com)
G – Louis Vasquez (Texas Tech) - Official Visit – 4/15 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
G – Herman Johnson (LSU) - Had Official Visit 4/6 (Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-
Gazette)
OT – Phil Loadholt (Oklahoma) Has Official Visit Scheduled – Week Prior to Draft (ProFootballTalk.com)
C – C.J. Davis (Penn State) - Local Visit (Scout.com)
C – A.Q. Shipley (Pott) - Local Visit (Scout.com)
C – Max Unger (Oregon) - Official Visit – 4/15 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
C – Alex Mack (California) - Had Private Workout 4/6 (Scout.com & Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
C – Eric Wood (Louisville) - Had Private Workout Scheduled with O-line Coach Larry Zierlein 4/6 (Scout.com, Gil Brandt, NFL.com & Cincinnati Enquirer)
C – AQ Shipley (Penn State) - Visited Practice Facility – 3/16 (Ron Musselman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
C – CJ Davis (PITT) - Visited Practice Facility - (Ron Musselman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Defense
DE – Jarron Gilbert (San Jose State) - Had Workout – 4/16 (NFLDraftbible.com, Scout.com Tribune-Review)
DT – Sammie Lee Hill (Stillman) - Had Visit – 4/15 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
DT – Dorell Scott (Clemson) - Had Visit – 4/15 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
DT – Rashon Harris (Oregon) - Official Visit Scheduled (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
DT – Fili Moala(USC) - Formal Interview at Combine (Scout.com and Ron Musselman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Had Private Workout 4/6 (Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
DE – Connor Barwin(Cincinnati) - Had Official Visit (Scout.com)
DE/LB –Lawrence Sidbury (University of Richmond) - Had Official Visit (Scout.com)
LB – Brandon Long (Michigan State) - Had Official Visit (Scout.com)
LB – Scott McKillop (PITT) - Visited Practice Facility (Ron Musselman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
CB – Sherrod Martin (Troy) - Had Official Visit (Scout.com)
CB – Pete Ittersagen (Wheaton) - Had Official Visit (Scout.com)
CB – Greg Toler (St. Paul) - Had Official Visit (Scout.com)
CB – Donald Washington (OSU) - Had Official Visit (Scout.com)
CB – Darius Butler(UCONN) - Had Official Visit (Scout.com)
CB – Vontae Davis (Illinois) - Had Official Visit - 4/15 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
CB – Don Carey (Norfolk State) - Interviewed at Combine (Scout.com)
CB– Alphonso Smith (Wake Forest) - Had Official Visit (ProFootballTalk.com & Tribune-Review)
CB– Joe Burnett (Central Florida) - Had Official Visit – 4/1 (Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-
Gazette)
S – Louis Delmas (Westen Michigan) - Had Visit – 4/16(Scout.com & Tribune-Review)Godsbrother
Footballguy
Not sure I am buying this. There were less productive players that count more against the cap that could have been released. My guess is that there is another reason why Russell was let go.
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
read some 5th hand rumor from a guys dentist who knows a mailman of the guy who used to mow Russell's uncle's lawn:
That Russells roommate in ohio just got popped for some kind of drug activity/dealing and there's concern it may implicate GR. I repeat: Nothing but complete, worthless, unsubstantiated rumor.
That Russells roommate in ohio just got popped for some kind of drug activity/dealing and there's concern it may implicate GR. I repeat: Nothing but complete, worthless, unsubstantiated rumor.
Idiot Boxer
Footballguy
I'm assuming the reports of criminal activity are true as he has just been picked up off of waivers by the Bengals.
