Archive for August, 2008

Steelers seek veteran after backup Batch is hurt (AP)

August 31st, 2008

Steelers seek veteran after backup Batch is hurt (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Charlie Batch broke his right collarbone in the preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and is expected to miss four to six weeks. Coach Mike Tomlin says the team hopes to sign a veteran to replace [...]

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AFC North: Still boss

August 31st, 2008

AFC North: Still boss
Why even bother to play the games in the AFC North? Nobody stands a chance in the division against the Cleveland Browns, right? That’s what most pundits thought for most of the offseason.
Steelers sign LB Farrior to 5-year, $18.2M deal (AP) [...]

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Carolina starters sit in 19-16 loss to Steelers (AP)

August 31st, 2008

Carolina starters sit in 19-16 loss to Steelers (AP)

As Carolina’s starters left the field following pregame warmups, coach John Fox was waiting with a surprise: They were getting the night off. It’s merely an illusion that, except for Jeff Reed and Rashard Mendenhall, the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ offense has [...]

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Hartwig Steelers’ new center

August 31st, 2008

Hartwig Steelers‘ new center
The names rolled off Mike Tomlin’s tongue. “Big, powerful men that play over the center,” the Steelers‘ coach said.
Preseason Q&A with Scout.com’s Adam Caplan Senior NFL reporter Adam Caplan of Scout.com talks to Warnest about the Eagles preseason and [...]

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Eagles vs. Patriots Notebook

August 31st, 2008

Eagles vs. Patriots Notebook Andrew Pluta breaks down some hot topics from the Eagles‘ preseason victory over the New England Patriots. Find out more inside.
Training Camp Q&A With Chris Steuber Chris Steuber of Scout.com discusses Eagles‘ [...]

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Steelers sign DE Roye (PA SportsTicker)

August 30th, 2008

Steelers sign DE Roye (PA SportsTicker) The Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive end Orpheus Roye to a one-year contract on Sunday.
Steelers Rookie Rashard Mendenhall = Omar Epps
Rashard Mendenhall fumbled twice against Minnesota on Saturday night, [...]

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Steelers Bounce Bloom

August 30th, 2008

Steelers Bounce Bloom
The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced several roster moves in advance of Tuesday’s deadline for trimming active rosters to 75.
Game Preview: Eagles vs. Jets The Eagles prepare to take on the New York Jets at home in their final preseason game [...]

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Mendenhall has ball-control issue

August 29th, 2008

Mendenhall has ball-control issue
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin walked with his arm around the shoulder of rookie running back Rashard Mendenhall as the team filed into the visiting locker room Saturday night at the Metrodome.
Vikings lead Steelers at halftime
The Minnesota Vikings led [...]

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Vikings’ D shines in last-second loss to Steelers (AP)

August 28th, 2008

Vikings’ D shines in last-second loss to Steelers (AP)

Minnesota’s defense hasn’t lost its edge without Mike Tomlin. The Vikings kept the pressure on Ben Roethlisberger, surrounded Willie Parker and held Pittsburgh’s starting offense to three points Saturday before the Steelers rallied after halftime for a 12-10 victory. Tomlin, [...]

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Rooneys To Meet With Goodell Regarding Steelers Ownership

August 28th, 2008

Rooneys To Meet With Goodell Regarding Steelers Ownership
Pittsburgh Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney and his son, Steelers President Art Rooney II, will meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday regarding ownership woes of the team.
Steelers‘ Sweed doesn’t finish practice (AP) Second-round draft [...]

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