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Steelers 2016 Draft Class Includes Several “Special” Players Who Can Contribute Right Away

If you’re expecting a lot of contribution from several members of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2016 draft class at the respective positions that...

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Steelers Danny Smith Thinks Demarcus Ayers Plays Faster Than His 40-Time

By now, you’ve probably already noticed that the Pittsburgh Steelers spent a seventh-round draft pick on a punt returner who just so...

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Danny Smith Says Antonio Brown Didn’t Like Being Taken Off Punt Returns

In almost every respect, the addition of Jacoby Jones was a disaster. Not only was it counter-productive to the team, it turns...

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Demarcus Ayers The Latest Attempt At Finding Return Man

While the Pittsburgh Steelers spent much of the Saturday portion of the 2016 NFL Draft twiddling their thumbs in light of a...

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Steelers RB Fitzgerald Toussaint Takes His Pass Blocking Seriously

Despite his unfortunate fumble in the Pittsburgh Steelers Divisional Round playoff loss to the Denver Broncos last season, backup running back Fitzgerald...

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Scouting Report On Newly Signed ILB Steven Johnson

Like we did for Ladarius Green and Ryan Harris, we’re back dishing out some information on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest free agency...

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The Optimist’s Take: Offseason’s Impact On Special Teams

The Pittsburgh Steelers have, by and large, been on an upward swing over the course of the past two and a half...

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Adding Inside Linebacker Depth A Must In Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers let 15 players hit the open market. Most, frankly, won’t be missed and were at the replacement-level status. Cam...

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Untendered Terence Garvin May Have His Replacement In L.J. Fort

It seems to be a rare occurrence that the Pittsburgh Steelers do not tender their restricted free agents. Terence Garvin is the...

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Steelers Should Be In No Rush To Lose Shamarko Thomas

You may have seen a few beat writers recently comment on three-year veteran safety Shamarko Thomas, who of course was projected to...

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Success As Jammer Suggests Increased Special Teams Value For Antwon Blake

Yesterday, I began to touch on fourth-year Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Antwon Blake and how his 2015 circumstances—moving into the starting lineup, but...

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Steelers 2016 Free Agents Analysis: FB Roosevelt Nix – Exclusive Rights

Player: Roosevelt Nix Position: Fullback Experience: 1 Year Free Agent Status: Exclusive Rights (Signed) 2015 Salary Cap Hit: $435,000 2015 Season Breakdown:...