STEELERS MEDIA THREAD PART 2

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Cleveland Browns won't rule out drafting two QBs - ESPN

 

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Not sure if this is a good thing or bad?

Steelers only team in NFL with three ex-head coaches on staff - Behind the Steel Curtain

 

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Morning everyone...

I'm sure many of you have already seen that Blount was signed:
1. Steelers get reinforcements at RB
2. Steelers get value with LeGarrette Blount signing - ESPN

Great RB depth signing here. Should definitely bolster the running attack, even though Bell should be a 3-down 'back. The depth is still a little worrisome considering the injury history to the position (Bell, Blount, Johnson? Alexander?). They signed a few other projects/camp-bodies this offseason, so maybe one or a few will emerge (Maysonet, Poole).

 

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Tomlin talking his conservative approach:
Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Tomlin not buying into offense's hype - ESPN

Tomlin talks Moore/Cotchery:
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin talks Lance Moore, Jerricho Cotchery - ESPN

 

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Steelers signed CB depth:
Steelers sign ex-Texans CB Brice McCain - Behind the Steel Curtain

Even though he didn't have a good year LY, he still provides much needed depth at the position. PIT will still take a CB in the draft at some point. McCain will also provide a much needed competition which could only help improve Allen & Gay's game. Not sure how much tread is left on Taylor's tires either! So this is a great move, and he came cheap!

 

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Steelers signed WR Heyward-Bey!
Steelers sign ex-Colts WR Darrius Heyward-Bey to one-year contract - Behind the Steel Curtain

Interesting move here… Looks like insurance, but now I am thinking WR isn't as much of a priority in the draft.

WR depth:
AB
Wheaton
L. Moore
Heyward-Bey
Moye
J. Brown
K. Moore
Danny Coale (camp body)
Jasper Collins (camp body)
Lanear Sampson (camp body)

 

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Remember draft classes of 08 & 09? Well it could be worse:
The Steelers may have had some bad drafts in the recent past, but they are still not the Buccaneers - Behind the Steel Curtain

 

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Looking ahead at future decisions:
Steelers future contracts: Looking at what deals are coming due in the next few years - Behind the Steel Curtain

 

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Tomlin speaks of Wheaton:Steelers Markus Wheaton receives ringing endorsement from Mike Tomlin - Behind the Steel Curtain

 

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ESPN's Scott Brown gave us a few good draft articles yesterday:

Ebron would fill several needs for Steelers - AFC North Blog - ESPN

The case for drafting a tall wide receiver - AFC North Blog - ESPN

 

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A look back at FA:
A look at the Steelers' free-agent signings - AFC North Blog - ESPN

Munchak ready to get to work:
Munchak ready to teach Steelers' O-linemen - AFC North Blog - ESPN

 

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11.New York Giants : 10:00 - 11:00 Tuesday
12.St. Louis : 11:00 - 12:00
13.Detroit : 12:00 - 1:00
14.Indianapolis : 1:00 - 2:00
15.Chicago : 2:00 - 3:00
16.Pittsburgh : 3:00 - 4:00
17.Kansas City : 4:00 - 5:00
18.Baltimore : 5:00 - 6:00
19.New York Jets : 6:00 - 7:00
20.Arizona : 7:00 - 8:00
21.Minnesota 8:00 - 9:00
22.New England : 9:00 - 10:00
23.Cincinnati
24.Kansas City
25.Minnesota
26.New Orleans
27.Indianapolis

Updated timeblocks for today

 

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Wrong thread! lol

Haven't had my coffee yet today

 

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Steelers signed more Punter filth...
Steelers sign ex-Bears P Adam Podlesh to 1-year contract - Behind the Steel Curtain

Will the Punter position ever get sorted out? Seems like it's been forever since we've had a half way decent punter.

 

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Lolz… When will these stories ever stop?

2013: Make or break year for Andy Dalton? - AFC North Blog - ESPN

2014:Andy Dalton is a quarterback at a crossroads - ESPN

How many chances can they give Dalton before they finally figure out that he's just another average QB?

 

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2015 FA's:
A look ahead: The Steelers free agents in 2015 - Behind the Steel Curtain

At first glance it looks scary… But about half of the list are just camp bodies. One thing is for sure… Whatever route they take in the draft will put the writing on the wall for who they are not likely to resign next offseason.

 

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Assembling the Class of 1974

 

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http://www.steelers.com/video-and-audio/photo-gallery/PHOTOS-74-Draft-Series---Training-Camp/18115d3c-f27b-499e-8914-12f864a148c7

 

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Black and Gold Teamshared a link about 16 hours ago
According to Scott Brown of ESPN, the Steelers haven't show interest in bringing back Brett Keisel even with the lack of depth currently on the line. Keisel could still be a good addition as a mentor and rotational player. Like most things, it may come down to money: "That is a great question, and so far the Steelers haven’t shown any inclination to bringing back Brett Keisel for one more season. Maybe they are waiting until after June 1 when they get salary-cap relief from releasing Woodley. Or maybe Keisel isn’t willing to play for the veteran’s minimum salary in 2014. I think the Steelers will draft two defensive linemen and that at least one of them will be an end. But given how thin they are at defensive end and how loathe they are to depend on a rookie at any position I think they should at least remain open to signing Keisel for another season. He doesn’t have to return as a starter and he could provide depth at the position as well as log snaps as a situational player. Plus he is a great locker room guy and very respected by his teammates. If the price is right, why not bring back Keisel with no promises of playing time or even of making the team?"

Black and Gold Forever

 

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Steelers, Giants & Bears are the 3 finalists for HBO's Hard Knocks…
Report: Steelers finalists for HBO's Hard Knocks - Behind the Steel Curtain

I can almost guarantee that it will be the Steelers… Sucks ass… But plain and simple, PIT has a larger fan base which will draw higher ratings. Hard to ignore that for the people making the decision. Tomlin is going to be super happy about that.