http://www.post-gazette.com/steelers/ Steelers coverage / NFL news en-us Copyright 2010, post-gazette.com. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 08:39:35 -0400 15 http://www.post-gazette.com/includes/2007design/images/150x30pg_now_logo.gif http://www.post-gazette.com/ 144 39 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10251/1085829-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml Three years after Mike Tomlin ran Willie Parker until his wheels came off, he will take a more prudent approach with his new horse at running back. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 01:45:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10251/1085717-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml A new exhibition that showcases the creativity of that multitude called Steelers nation is a lot like its subject -- loud, colorful, funny and in your face. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 01:13:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10251/1085794-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml Officially, the National Football League season does not begin until Thursday night in New Orleans with the first kickoff of a long Kickoff Weekend, but, for me, it always starts the moment the head coach of the Steelers throws out the ceremonial first Tomlinism at his first regular weekly media irrigation. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10250/1085745-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:41:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10250/1085587-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml Quarterback Matt Leinart agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, according to agent Tom Condon. Leinart was cut Saturday by Arizona. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:15:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10250/1085586-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml So Dennis Dixon will get the start at quarterback Sunday afternoon against the Atlanta Falcons. It's not the right call by Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, not the right call at all. Charlie Batch is the better option because of his experience. ... Commentary by Ron Cook Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:12:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10250/1085588-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis was walking toward his teammates on the practice field Monday when a strange feeling came over him. "I had butterflies," he said with a grin Monday. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:04:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10250/1085591-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml Coach Tomlin picks youth over experience for suspended Roethlisberger's spot at QB, says 'whole playbook' will be available Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10249/1085510-286.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml Adrian Peterson slid past the first two picks in one of my leagues. He wasn't even taken in the first round. Or the second. In fact, following our 17-round draft, Peterson remains a free agent. And he'll stay that way all season. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:14:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10249/1085506-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml The Steelers announced their eight-man practice squad and their four captains for the 20010 season this morning. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:47:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10249/1085432-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml The Steelers have their 53-man-roster-plus-one with three quarterbacks keeping the seat warm for Ben Roethlisberger during the next four games. Virtually no surprises accompanied their reduction from 75 to 53 over the weekend, even though a handful of veterans were waived as a new wave of young players hit their roster, including a 21st Century record of eight draft picks. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 00:07:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10249/1085461-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml Malcolm Jenkins fully expects Brett Favre to try to pick on him when the New Orleans Saints play host to the Minnesota Vikings Thursday in the NFL's season opener. "I'll just have to hold my own," said Jenkins, who will start for All-Pro safety Darren Sharper. As the Saints open their 2009 title defense, they're not exactly the same team they were a year ago. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10248/1085240-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml He probably did not know it at the time, but Frank Summers lost his roster spot with the Steelers the moment quarterback Byron Leftwich's knee was sprained Thursday night. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:15:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10248/1084845-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml Book review: "The Ones Who Hit the Hardest," by Chad Millman and Shawn Coyne. Gotham Books, $26. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10248/1085286-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml The Arizona Cardinals have released Matt Leinart, parting ways with the former Heisman Trophy winner who was supposed to be the team's franchise quarterback but couldn't escape the backup role. The team made the announcement Saturday, shortly before the Cardinals had to reach their 53-man roster limit. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400