One day after safety Ryan Clark visited the Miami Dolphins, he decided to sign a contract with, not the Dolphins, but the Pittsburgh Steelers. Yeah, his final decision is to wear back the Steelers jersey, and it was reported that he will get a four-year deal.
"My plan was to retire a Steeler. It took a little longer than I wanted it to get this deal done," Clark said. "But I think in the end, both sides got what they wanted."
Clark was expected to sign with the Dolphins; he sounded enthusiastic about that prospect when he spoke with the Miami Herald on Sunday during his visit. I guess the Steelers made some attractive offer to the safety who helped them win the Super Bowl in 2009.
The Steelers also plan to sign free agent wide receiver Antwaan Randle EI, who was with the Steelers for his first four seasons but spent the last four seasons with the Washington Redskins. When he was with the Steelers, Randle El was a key contributor to the team’s 2005 Super Bowl championship. Having 50 receptions for 530 yards and no touchdowns last year, he was released by the Redskins this offseason although there are still three years left on his seven-year contract.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Steelers have new pro scouting director Brandon Hunt
As former pro scouting director Doug Whaley left the Pittsburgh Steelers to become an assistant general manager with the Buffalo Bills, the Steelers brought back Brandon Hunt to take replacement. And this time, Hunt came as experienced and professional.
Hunt’s first appearance in Pittsburgh was in 2005 when he came as an intern in their player personnel department. After spending two seasons with those playing pro football in Steelers jerseys, he went to Texans to become a pro scout for the Houston Texans in 2007.
Before doing the player personnel job, Hunt was a football player at Division II Indiana (Pa.) University. From 2000 to 2003, he played four years of college football as a starting offensive lineman and played once in the all-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference team as a guard.
Hunt’s first appearance in Pittsburgh was in 2005 when he came as an intern in their player personnel department. After spending two seasons with those playing pro football in Steelers jerseys, he went to Texans to become a pro scout for the Houston Texans in 2007.
Before doing the player personnel job, Hunt was a football player at Division II Indiana (Pa.) University. From 2000 to 2003, he played four years of college football as a starting offensive lineman and played once in the all-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference team as a guard.
Steelers have new punter Graessle and WR London
According to reports on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ website, the team made announcement Tuesday that they have signed punter Adam Graessle and wide receiver Brandon London to its offseason roster.
Graessle (6-4, 225) out of the University of Pittsburgh was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2009, but was released prior to training camp. He was then signed to the California Redwoods of the United Football League (UFL) and played there for the 2009 season.
London (6-4, 215) started pro career earlier than Graessle. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Massachusetts in 2007. He spent the 2007 season on the Giants’ practice squad but was released prior to the 2008 season. London then put on the Miami Dolphins jersey on Aug. 31, 2008 to play the season for the team. He appeared in 14 games and started one of them, having totally three catches for 30 yards. That could be why the Dolphins released him before 2009 season.
Graessle (6-4, 225) out of the University of Pittsburgh was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2009, but was released prior to training camp. He was then signed to the California Redwoods of the United Football League (UFL) and played there for the 2009 season.
London (6-4, 215) started pro career earlier than Graessle. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Massachusetts in 2007. He spent the 2007 season on the Giants’ practice squad but was released prior to the 2008 season. London then put on the Miami Dolphins jersey on Aug. 31, 2008 to play the season for the team. He appeared in 14 games and started one of them, having totally three catches for 30 yards. That could be why the Dolphins released him before 2009 season.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Steelers are in danger of missing playoffs after being defeated by Raiders
When it was one minute and fifty-six seconds before the end of the game, the Pittsburgh Steelers were still 24-20 ahead of the Oakland Raiders, but when it came to nine seconds before the end, Louis Murphy caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Bruce Gradkowksi, sealing the game with Raiders 27-24 win over the Steelers together with Raiders’ three late touchdowns.
The Steelers are now 6-6 after losing four consecutive games and are in danger of missing the playoffs. They have lost games to a team we did not expect they could be defeated by for twice, first time by the Kansas City Chiefs, then the Raiders, and have fallen three games behind the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North.
And Ben Roethlisberger, wearing back his Steelers jersey after sitting out a game with a concussion, completed 18 of 24 for 278 yards, two TDs and an interception thrown into the end zone late in the first half. What we can expect for next games? None of the Browns, the Packers, the Ravens and the Dolphins is a hard-to-win team, but after being beaten by of the NFL’s worst teams in the last three weeks, the Steelers are not very convincing in keeping unbeaten while playing against each of the four teams.
The Steelers are now 6-6 after losing four consecutive games and are in danger of missing the playoffs. They have lost games to a team we did not expect they could be defeated by for twice, first time by the Kansas City Chiefs, then the Raiders, and have fallen three games behind the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North.
And Ben Roethlisberger, wearing back his Steelers jersey after sitting out a game with a concussion, completed 18 of 24 for 278 yards, two TDs and an interception thrown into the end zone late in the first half. What we can expect for next games? None of the Browns, the Packers, the Ravens and the Dolphins is a hard-to-win team, but after being beaten by of the NFL’s worst teams in the last three weeks, the Steelers are not very convincing in keeping unbeaten while playing against each of the four teams.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Brett Favre jersey is still best selling
According to sales records form the NFLShop.com, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre can still be considered to be the most popular football player as Brett Favre jersey remains No.1 in NFL player jersey sales ranking.
By helping the Vikings start at 10-1, Favre has proved that he is still in his best time despite the fact that he is at age 40. Partly because of his jersey being at the top of the jersey list, the Vikings are ranking third in team sales, following the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys. And Brett Favre is followed by Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and Vikings’ runningback Adrian Peterson in the top 3 best selling player jerseys.
Eight of the ten best selling jerseys are quarterback jerseys, including Favre jersey, Tom Brady jersey, Peyton Manning jersey, Jay Cutler Jersey, Ben Roethlisberger jersey, Eli Manning jersey, Tony Romo jersey and Mark Sanchez jersey. Polamalu and Peterson are respectively the only safety and running back whose jersey is among the top 10 best selling jerseys.
By helping the Vikings start at 10-1, Favre has proved that he is still in his best time despite the fact that he is at age 40. Partly because of his jersey being at the top of the jersey list, the Vikings are ranking third in team sales, following the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys. And Brett Favre is followed by Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and Vikings’ runningback Adrian Peterson in the top 3 best selling player jerseys.
Eight of the ten best selling jerseys are quarterback jerseys, including Favre jersey, Tom Brady jersey, Peyton Manning jersey, Jay Cutler Jersey, Ben Roethlisberger jersey, Eli Manning jersey, Tony Romo jersey and Mark Sanchez jersey. Polamalu and Peterson are respectively the only safety and running back whose jersey is among the top 10 best selling jerseys.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Steelers won over Broncos 28-10 with Carter replacing Clark
Two years ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers starting safety Ryan Clark could not finish the game in Denver and ended his season with spleen and gall bladder cut in operations. This season, he visited with his team to Denver again and was able to return with team in full health.
He did not play, and he even did not wear Steelers jersey, but it is just as exciting to witness his team winning over the Broncos and his replacement, Tyron Carter, contributed key interceptions in helping the team to their fifth straight win, taking the first interception 48 yards for a touchdown.
That is good enough. Even if Clark was a bit unhappy with Coach Mike Tomlin’s decision to hold him out for the game, he has got over it now. He could did as well or even better than Carter, but the team just has reason to be cautious as Clark nearly died two years ago because of a rare blood disorder that is aggravated by playing in high altitude.
He did not play, and he even did not wear Steelers jersey, but it is just as exciting to witness his team winning over the Broncos and his replacement, Tyron Carter, contributed key interceptions in helping the team to their fifth straight win, taking the first interception 48 yards for a touchdown.
That is good enough. Even if Clark was a bit unhappy with Coach Mike Tomlin’s decision to hold him out for the game, he has got over it now. He could did as well or even better than Carter, but the team just has reason to be cautious as Clark nearly died two years ago because of a rare blood disorder that is aggravated by playing in high altitude.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Former Steelers guard Simmons became former Patriots guard
After being inactive for six of his seven games with the New England Patriots, guard Kendall Simmons, who sued to play with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was released by the Patriots on Friday.
For this season, the only game he played for the Patriots was Oct. 18’s 59-0 win over the Tennessee Titans and he was playing on special teams in that game.
At the age of 30, Simmons decided to continue playing football after being waived by the Steelers and he signed with the Patriots on Sept. 6. Not sure if both side had the feeling of making the decision.
But things were different when Simmons entered into NFL in 2002. Being picked with the 30th pick of the first round in 2002, Simmons started all 80 games he played during the seven seasons he played wearing Steelers jersey. But injuries came to bother from time to time: a right knee injury caused him to miss the entire 2004 season and a right Achilles’ tendon injury limited him to only four games last year.
For this season, the only game he played for the Patriots was Oct. 18’s 59-0 win over the Tennessee Titans and he was playing on special teams in that game.
At the age of 30, Simmons decided to continue playing football after being waived by the Steelers and he signed with the Patriots on Sept. 6. Not sure if both side had the feeling of making the decision.
But things were different when Simmons entered into NFL in 2002. Being picked with the 30th pick of the first round in 2002, Simmons started all 80 games he played during the seven seasons he played wearing Steelers jersey. But injuries came to bother from time to time: a right knee injury caused him to miss the entire 2004 season and a right Achilles’ tendon injury limited him to only four games last year.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Steelers RB Parker skipped Wednesday practice with toe injury unhealed
After missing the 38-28 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker also missed the team’s practice Wednesday because of the injured left big toe. And the injury may keep him out of a second game, which will be held in Detroit this Sunday.
“I’m a competitor and I want to compete and show the world what I’ve got but, at the same time, I’ve got to be smart about it,” said Parker, who ran for at least 1,200 yards every season from 2005-07. “Right now, I’m not where I need to be.”
The last time when Parker played in Detroit, he made a 75-yard touchdown run and helped the Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-10 in the Super Bowl in February 2006. It would be a pity if he would not play this Sunday’s game at Detroit. But it would also be a good chance for Rashard Mendenhall, who started last Sunday’s game against the Chargers and ran for 65 yards and two touchdowns in his place.
“I’m a competitor and I want to compete and show the world what I’ve got but, at the same time, I’ve got to be smart about it,” said Parker, who ran for at least 1,200 yards every season from 2005-07. “Right now, I’m not where I need to be.”
The last time when Parker played in Detroit, he made a 75-yard touchdown run and helped the Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-10 in the Super Bowl in February 2006. It would be a pity if he would not play this Sunday’s game at Detroit. But it would also be a good chance for Rashard Mendenhall, who started last Sunday’s game against the Chargers and ran for 65 yards and two touchdowns in his place.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Steelers did not respond to QB Roethlisberger’s WWE appearance
As the schedule goes, the Pittsburgh Steelers will play against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday and hold a team meeting next Monday. Therefore, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be kind of pressed of time as he will appear at the televised WWE Raw show Monday, less than 24 hours after Sunday’s game, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
The Big Ben’s schedule clashes with the team’s routine, which allows players to make such appearances during a season only during a bye week. But Roethlisberger’s WWE Raw show would be followed by a Sunday game against the Lions at Detroit. He will also take his offensive linemen with him but did not tell the coaches in advance about what he is going to do.
But it seemed that Roethlisberger got the team’s acquiesce to do what he likes when he is not wearing steelers jersey. Neither the team nor coach Mike Tomlin gave any comment about Roethlisberger serving as the guest host at the Show. Wednesday is usually the day Roethlisberger speaks to reporters; however he just declined to talk yesterday.
The Big Ben’s schedule clashes with the team’s routine, which allows players to make such appearances during a season only during a bye week. But Roethlisberger’s WWE Raw show would be followed by a Sunday game against the Lions at Detroit. He will also take his offensive linemen with him but did not tell the coaches in advance about what he is going to do.
But it seemed that Roethlisberger got the team’s acquiesce to do what he likes when he is not wearing steelers jersey. Neither the team nor coach Mike Tomlin gave any comment about Roethlisberger serving as the guest host at the Show. Wednesday is usually the day Roethlisberger speaks to reporters; however he just declined to talk yesterday.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Steelers safety Carter ready to play against Bengals on Sunday
The Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tyrone Carter was able to practice on limited basis on Wednesday, and according to Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin, Carter might be able to play by Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Carter was in coverage for both Chicago touchdowns as the Steelers lost 17-14 on Sunday and bruised his left thigh. As replacement for injured safety Troy Polamalu, Carter was expected to wear back bengals jersey and return to field as soon as possible, and Tomlin said Tuesday that he wouldn’t second-guess his decision to keep Carter in the game, and that he trusts the medical staff to make the right decision whether he could play.
Carter said after the loss to Bears that he probably shouldn’t have been on the field when he gave up Johnny Knox’s touchdown catch with 6:21 left because he couldn’t cover Knox by himself while hurt.
Carter was in coverage for both Chicago touchdowns as the Steelers lost 17-14 on Sunday and bruised his left thigh. As replacement for injured safety Troy Polamalu, Carter was expected to wear back bengals jersey and return to field as soon as possible, and Tomlin said Tuesday that he wouldn’t second-guess his decision to keep Carter in the game, and that he trusts the medical staff to make the right decision whether he could play.
Carter said after the loss to Bears that he probably shouldn’t have been on the field when he gave up Johnny Knox’s touchdown catch with 6:21 left because he couldn’t cover Knox by himself while hurt.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Roethlisberger is back on feet and ready for Saturday exhibition
The Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took part in Tuesday’s practice. The injured foot did not seem to affect his performance at all. Coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger will play Saturday night’s exhibition game against the Buffalo Bills.
Roethlisberger injured his right foot last Thursday when left tackle Max Starks accidentally stepped on his right foot during training camp practice. The injury was not serious but kept him out of last Saturday’s preseason game against the Washington Redskins.
Roethlisberger did not appear to feel any significant discomfort while practicing in individual drills, including the 7-on-7 passing drills but had a slight limp. He also had some snaps late in the workout. I guess that means he has been completely ready to play a half on Saturday night.
Roethlisberger injured his right foot last Thursday when left tackle Max Starks accidentally stepped on his right foot during training camp practice. The injury was not serious but kept him out of last Saturday’s preseason game against the Washington Redskins.
Roethlisberger did not appear to feel any significant discomfort while practicing in individual drills, including the 7-on-7 passing drills but had a slight limp. He also had some snaps late in the workout. I guess that means he has been completely ready to play a half on Saturday night.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Roethlisberger: foot injury not serious, travels with Steelers
After Ben Roethlisberger was hurt during Thursday practice, it was expected that he would not be able to play the Saturday night’s preseason game against the Washington Redskins. However, he has traveled with the Pittsburgh Steelers to Washington, meaning that the foot injury was not a serious one.
There are a few more signs of the injury not serious, including that the team did not issue an injury update before leaving Friday and no one in the team has indicated the injury was more than minor. Roethlisberger also still worked a third-base coach during the traditional end-of-camp offense vs. defense softball game on Thursday night.
Roethlisberger played only two series in the Steelers’ first exhibition game on Aug. 13 against Arizona and. He was not expected to play more than 15 plays against the Redskins before his being hurt, so he might play less or even watch from sideline with injury.
There are a few more signs of the injury not serious, including that the team did not issue an injury update before leaving Friday and no one in the team has indicated the injury was more than minor. Roethlisberger also still worked a third-base coach during the traditional end-of-camp offense vs. defense softball game on Thursday night.
Roethlisberger played only two series in the Steelers’ first exhibition game on Aug. 13 against Arizona and. He was not expected to play more than 15 plays against the Redskins before his being hurt, so he might play less or even watch from sideline with injury.
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