Steelers
Coach Tomlin, Steelers facing plenty of questions as OTAs start
By Alan RobinsonMike Tomlin said the Steelers plan to prove all of their doubters wrong starting in September in NFL stadiums. If they’re actually going to do that, a lot of the groundwork for a different kind of surprise season — this …
Steelers reach agreement with sixth-round pick Williams
By Alan RobinsonVince Williams, a sixth-round draft pick who is expected to contribute from the start, on Monday became the second Steelers draft pick to reach contract terms. Williams started 26 games his final two seasons at Florida State, where he made …
Steelers rookie moves on after PSU scandal
By Ralph N. PaulkWhen things began to unravel at Penn State amid the child sex abuse scandal involving former football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, several players considered transferring …
Steelers might be looking at a youth movement in 2013
By Alan RobinsonIn late December, the Steelers infrequently find themselves out of the playoffs — as they did last season. In mid-May, however, they’re almost always considered …
Ex-Steelers QB Batch learns new form of 2-minute drill
By Alan RobinsonCharlie Batch never knew there was a two-minute warning for pro football writers just like there is for NFL players. Batch, the still-not-retired former Steelers …
Steelers ink fourth-round pick Thomas to 4-year deal
By Alan RobinsonShamarko Thomas, the former Syracuse safety and the first of the Steelers’ two fourth-round draft picks, has signed a four-year contract. Thomas is the first …
Robinson: The good, bad of speaking out in NFL
By Alan RobinsonAn NFL player can have an arrest record and remain in the league. He can have a conviction and remain in the league. He can …
Steelers Hall of Famer Jack Butler dies at 85
By Bob CohnWhile growing up in Oakland near Forbes Field, Jack Butler entertained notions of becoming a priest. Eventually he found another calling — the NFL. He …
Steelers name Kreidler college scouting coordinator
By Alan RobinsonPhil Kreidler is the new college scouting coordinator for the Steelers, succeeding Ron Hughes in the latest move involving the team’s player personnel department. Dave Petett was promoted from college scout to pro/college scout and former Steelers tight end Mark …
Starks prepared to part ways with Steelers
By Mark KabolyMax Starks planned on spending a football-free weekend at Churchill Downs with his stylish tan fedora hat perched on top of his head and enjoying …
Steelers’ Clark: Polamalu third-best safety in NFL
By Alan RobinsonTroy Polamalu redefined the role for an NFL safety with his versatility and playmaking skills, but Steelers teammate Ryan Clark thinks he’s only the No. …
Steelers’ rookie defensive back Thomas doesn’t lack motivation
By Mark KabolyAfter getting his life headed in the right direction near the end of his high school playing career after “following the wrong crowd,” coupled with …
Steelers notebook: NFL legend Greene retires
By Alan RobinsonJoe Greene is saying goodbye to the Steelers for the third and final time. Greene, the Hall of Fame defensive tackle who was the foundation of the famed Steel Curtain defense of the 1970s, has retired from the Steelers’ player …
Undrafted lineman Embernate hopes he can stick with Steelers
By Alan RobinsonWhen San Diego State guard Nik Embernate visited the Steelers last month, he left Pittsburgh hoping he would see the city again soon. “I love this place,” Embernate said. “I was only here for less than 24 hours, but it …
Steelers’ Tomlin keeps expections in check for first-year players
By Alan RobinsonCoach Mike Tomlin’s first impression of what might be the Steelers’ most heavily counted-upon rookie class in years is no different from that of any …
Robinson: Steelers’ draft grades well ... for now
By Alan RobinsonJudging which team earned an A grade or an F grade for the NFL Draft immediately after it occurs is much like trying to predict a World Series winner right after spring training. You know what you just saw, but …
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NFL
NFL notebook: Gronkowski’s infection may have subsided
By Tribune-Review• Doctors who performed surgery on Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s left forearm Monday believe the nagging infection that hampered his recovery finally has subsided, a person informed of the prognosis following the procedure told USA Today Sports. • Calvin …
