Chris Hoke Archives

2015 Player Exit Meetings – NT Steve McLendon

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended a few weeks earlier that they had planned it to, but now that their 2015 campaign has...

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Steve McLendon’s Versatility Traces Back To Chris Hoke

When the Pittsburgh Steelers defense first took the field on Sunday against the Bengals, they did so in the nickel, which, according...

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Rebuilding A Champion: Once A Strength, D-Line Depth In Uncertain State

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent much of the time between their last playoff victory and now replenishing their roster in preparation for their...

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Rebuilding A Champion: McLendon Stepping Out From Shadow Of Big Snack

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent much of the time between their last playoff victory and now replenishing their roster in preparation for their...

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Cameron Heyward Stepping Into Leadership Position

When he was drafted in 2011, Cameron Heyward was a rookie in a locker room filled with veterans along the defensive line....

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Steelers Extension Candidates: Steve McLendon

For much of the offseason, it was assumed that, at some point before the start of the regular season, the Pittsburgh Steelers...

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L.T. Walton’s Progress Could Determine The Value Of Cam Thomas

When earlier this offseason Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line coach John Mitchell explicitly name-dropped defensive end Clifton Geathers as a player that he...

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Steve McLendon Putting Focus On The Field, Not His Contract

Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Steve McLendon has had no shortage of critics since he entered the starting lineup at nose tackle in...

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Steelers Throwback Thursday: Cameron Heyward’s First Career Sack

At some point between now and the start of the 2015 regular-season, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward is expected to sign...

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From Keisel To Cam, Stephon Tuitt Has Eyes On Him

For years, whenever the Pittsburgh Steelers brought a new defensive end into the meeting rooms, we would always inevitably hear the stories...

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Video: Pirates Pay Tribute To Troy Polamalu During Wednesday Night Game

If you missed the Pittsburgh Pirates paying tribute Wednesday night to recently retired Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu during their game against...