After spending all his first four career years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, wide receiver Santonio Holmes finally had to say goodbye to his No. 10 Steelers jersey. He was traded to the New York Jets by the Steelers on Sunday night for a fifth-round draft pick this month. While the Steelers felt getting rid of a trouble-causer, the Jets happily accepted a great help in passing game.
Being named the 2009 Super Bowl MVP, Holmes has 235 career catches for 3,835 yards and 20 touchdowns during the past career. However, he kept getting troubled off the field. The latest trouble is a lawsuit against him from a woman, who claims the 26-year-old receiver threw a glass at her, cutting her above the eye, in an Orlando nightclub. Before that he used to be arrested for possession of marijuana in 2008 and involved in a domestic violence incident in 2006.
Lucky for Holmes, what matters in Jets is only his talent in football. The team has shown an open mind to players with questionable backgrounds. They traded for receiver Braylon Edwards two days after the Cleveland Browns released him for punching a friend of NBA star LeBron James, and they also acquired cornerback Antonio Cromartie from the San Diego Chargers even though the back is dealing with paternity issues. They are even interested in bringing in former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress, who is serving a prison sentence for possessing unlicensed gun.
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Steelers do not plan to look for replacement to Roethlisberger
Despite the lawsuit against the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers seem confident that the quarterback will be fine enough to be available for the 2010 season and they do not have any plan to draft a quarterback using their high picks.
According to director of football operations Kevin Colbert, the job of starting quarterback is set to be given to Roethlisberger, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old college student in Milledgeville, Ga. and is receiving investigations.
Roethlisberger has not been charged with a crime yet and his attorney, Ed Garland, has denied that Roethlisberger has committed a crime. However, Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin expressed his concern about the situation, seeming less confident than Colbert about the quarterback’s returning. If the quarterback is charged with a crime, will the Steelers get a replacement quick enough to fill in? Let’s stay tuned.
According to director of football operations Kevin Colbert, the job of starting quarterback is set to be given to Roethlisberger, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old college student in Milledgeville, Ga. and is receiving investigations.
Roethlisberger has not been charged with a crime yet and his attorney, Ed Garland, has denied that Roethlisberger has committed a crime. However, Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin expressed his concern about the situation, seeming less confident than Colbert about the quarterback’s returning. If the quarterback is charged with a crime, will the Steelers get a replacement quick enough to fill in? Let’s stay tuned.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
No deal is done: Steelers safety Clark is ready to join market
Although the Pittsburgh Steelers remain in touch with pending unrestricted free agent safety Ryan Clark, no deal has been done yet while it is only one day left before the March 5 deadline. Clark is getting prepared to hit the open market on Friday morning as a free agent.
"Right now, communication is open," Clark’s agent, Joel Turner, told National Football Post today. "We’ve agreed to stay in touch. Neither party has shut the door."
Steelers director of football operations said that Clark is a high priority during the NFL scouting combine. But it’s been more than a week since the Steelers locked up nose tackle Casey Hampton with a new contract and used a franchise tag to retain kicker Jeff Reed, and the Steelers and Clark have not agreed on a new contract.
Neither Clark nor Turner is worrying about anything. If the Steelers do not take action in time, they would be glad to hit the free agent market to test Clark’s value. It’s no need to regret for taking off Steelers jersey because there are more and better chances outside the Pittsburgh, they believe.
"Right now, communication is open," Clark’s agent, Joel Turner, told National Football Post today. "We’ve agreed to stay in touch. Neither party has shut the door."
Steelers director of football operations said that Clark is a high priority during the NFL scouting combine. But it’s been more than a week since the Steelers locked up nose tackle Casey Hampton with a new contract and used a franchise tag to retain kicker Jeff Reed, and the Steelers and Clark have not agreed on a new contract.
Neither Clark nor Turner is worrying about anything. If the Steelers do not take action in time, they would be glad to hit the free agent market to test Clark’s value. It’s no need to regret for taking off Steelers jersey because there are more and better chances outside the Pittsburgh, they believe.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Steelers gave tag to Kicker Reed after finalized deal with NT Hampton
Instead of following the Patriots, 49ers and Packers to place franchise tag on nose tackles, the Pittsburgh Steelers turned to tag kicker Jeff Reed as they have agreed to a deal with nose tackle Casey Hampton in time before the deadline for franchise tag.
According to ESPN reports, the Steelers signed contract both with Hampton and director of football operations Kevin Colbert. Thus Reed will not become free agent but stay in Steelers jersey with a three-year and $21 million contract that also includes $11 million guaranteed money.
The Steelers should be happy to be able to retain both key players. Nine-year veteran Hampton had 43 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks last season and is expected to remain a Steeler for his rest of career. Eight-year veteran Reed made 27 of 31 field goal attempts last season. Their staying makes Steelers fan be hopeful that their beloved team will win more Super Bowl rings.
According to ESPN reports, the Steelers signed contract both with Hampton and director of football operations Kevin Colbert. Thus Reed will not become free agent but stay in Steelers jersey with a three-year and $21 million contract that also includes $11 million guaranteed money.
The Steelers should be happy to be able to retain both key players. Nine-year veteran Hampton had 43 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks last season and is expected to remain a Steeler for his rest of career. Eight-year veteran Reed made 27 of 31 field goal attempts last season. Their staying makes Steelers fan be hopeful that their beloved team will win more Super Bowl rings.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Former Steelers LB Olsavsky is to coach current Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers may think that someone familiar with the team history and system could be more qualified to join the coaching staff than many others. With such belief, they named Jerry Olsavsky their new defensive quality control coach.
Jerry Olsavsky, age 42, seven-season linebackers coach for Youngstown State, and first-team Kodak All-American of 1998 as a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, spent nine of his ten NFL seasons with the Steelers. Putting on Steelers jersey in 1998 as a tenth round draft pick, Olsavsky played linebacker with the team from 1989 to 1997 and spent his last career season with the Baltimore Ravens.
Despite being considered undersized as a player, Olsavsky was known for being a fearless competitor and a tireless worker, who played in 108 games for the Steelers and made 227 tackles while also excelling on special teams throughout his career. In his new position with the Steelers, Olsavsky will assist all areas of the defensive staff in their daily operations.
Jerry Olsavsky, age 42, seven-season linebackers coach for Youngstown State, and first-team Kodak All-American of 1998 as a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, spent nine of his ten NFL seasons with the Steelers. Putting on Steelers jersey in 1998 as a tenth round draft pick, Olsavsky played linebacker with the team from 1989 to 1997 and spent his last career season with the Baltimore Ravens.
Despite being considered undersized as a player, Olsavsky was known for being a fearless competitor and a tireless worker, who played in 108 games for the Steelers and made 227 tackles while also excelling on special teams throughout his career. In his new position with the Steelers, Olsavsky will assist all areas of the defensive staff in their daily operations.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Steelers won season finale but failed to reach playoff
The Pittsburgh Steelers ended their season at 9-7 by winning Sunday night’s season finale 30-24 over the Miami Dolphins. Here it is an end in real sense, as Baltimore Ravens’ 21-13 victory over the Oakland Raiders eliminated Steelers’ chance to play into playoffs.
The reigning Super Bowl champions lost their advantage earlier after a late-season five-game losing streak, losing three games respectively to the woeful Chiefs, Raiders and Browns in a span of 19 days.
But anyway the Steelers did not fail their fans so much as they ended the season with a win. Plenty of Steelers fans stayed with their team until the end. Many in the stadium wore black and gold Steelers jerseys to cheer for the visiting team, who sent two Miami quarterbacks to the sideline, including Pat White with a head injury.
The Dolphins also lost their chance to enter playoff. With two minutes left in their season finale against the Steelers, the Houston Texans beat the New England Patriots to remain alive for the playoffs. Winning the AFC East last season, the Dolphins did their best to climb to 7-6 from a 0-3 start. But they ended the season with another three-game losing streak.
The reigning Super Bowl champions lost their advantage earlier after a late-season five-game losing streak, losing three games respectively to the woeful Chiefs, Raiders and Browns in a span of 19 days.
But anyway the Steelers did not fail their fans so much as they ended the season with a win. Plenty of Steelers fans stayed with their team until the end. Many in the stadium wore black and gold Steelers jerseys to cheer for the visiting team, who sent two Miami quarterbacks to the sideline, including Pat White with a head injury.
The Dolphins also lost their chance to enter playoff. With two minutes left in their season finale against the Steelers, the Houston Texans beat the New England Patriots to remain alive for the playoffs. Winning the AFC East last season, the Dolphins did their best to climb to 7-6 from a 0-3 start. But they ended the season with another three-game losing streak.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Steelers LB Timmons’ playing status for Sunday game is in doubt
As the Pittsburgh Steelers were in hope that outside linebacker Lawrence Timmons could play Sunday in Chicago, they disappointedly found that the sprained ankle still limited Timmons to partial practice.
As he recovers from the ankle sprain that occurred Aug. 22, Timmons practiced Wednesday, but failed to finish the workout and that made his playing status on Sunday night in doubt. He may some more time to take care of his ankle and stay on the Steelers’ injury report as having limited participation in practice along with wide receiver Limas Sweed.
Sweed’s status for Sunday is also uncertain since he developed a foot problem during practice. Tyrone Carter skipped Wednesday’s practice for personal reasons. The 10-year safety will be the replacement for the injured Troy Polamalu on Sunday in Chicago, where the Steelers were 1-11, winning only one in their last appearance in 1995.
As he recovers from the ankle sprain that occurred Aug. 22, Timmons practiced Wednesday, but failed to finish the workout and that made his playing status on Sunday night in doubt. He may some more time to take care of his ankle and stay on the Steelers’ injury report as having limited participation in practice along with wide receiver Limas Sweed.
Sweed’s status for Sunday is also uncertain since he developed a foot problem during practice. Tyrone Carter skipped Wednesday’s practice for personal reasons. The 10-year safety will be the replacement for the injured Troy Polamalu on Sunday in Chicago, where the Steelers were 1-11, winning only one in their last appearance in 1995.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Game against Steelers became first regular-season home sellout of Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals sold out one their eight regular-season home games, but it is not the season opener, but a Sept. 27 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Thousands of Steelers fans contributed to the sellout. So it will be no surprise to see more fans in steelers jerseys than those in bengals jerseys.
A lot of NFL teams have felt the pressure of the economy recession this season. The Bengals had sold out its last 44 regular-season home games, and for this season the Sept. 27 game has been the only home game to sell out, with a lot of tickets left for the Sept. 13 home opener against the Denver Broncos, the first time the Bengals have not sold out an opener since 2002.
With one winning record in the past 18 years, the Bengals are coming off 4-11-1 season and has attracted much more interest than before. Coach Marvin Lewis was believed to improve the team a lot.
A lot of NFL teams have felt the pressure of the economy recession this season. The Bengals had sold out its last 44 regular-season home games, and for this season the Sept. 27 game has been the only home game to sell out, with a lot of tickets left for the Sept. 13 home opener against the Denver Broncos, the first time the Bengals have not sold out an opener since 2002.
With one winning record in the past 18 years, the Bengals are coming off 4-11-1 season and has attracted much more interest than before. Coach Marvin Lewis was believed to improve the team a lot.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Big Ben did not play in Saturday game against Redskins
Although the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger travelled with the team to Washington, his injured tendon at last prevented from playing in the loss to the Redskins.
Getting hurt Thursday when left tackle Max Starks stepped his foot, Roethlisberger traveled with the team but sat out Saturday night’s game. It was Charlie Batch who took the job as a starting quarterback, finishing with 5 for 14 for 63 yards in Washington’s 17-13 victory.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said after the game that Roethlisberger would not be out for long.
“Yeah, he’s fine. Well, not fine,” Tomlin said. “Of course, if he was fine, he would’ve played. But we don’t think it’s going to be a long-term thing at all.”
Getting hurt Thursday when left tackle Max Starks stepped his foot, Roethlisberger traveled with the team but sat out Saturday night’s game. It was Charlie Batch who took the job as a starting quarterback, finishing with 5 for 14 for 63 yards in Washington’s 17-13 victory.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said after the game that Roethlisberger would not be out for long.
“Yeah, he’s fine. Well, not fine,” Tomlin said. “Of course, if he was fine, he would’ve played. But we don’t think it’s going to be a long-term thing at all.”
Friday, August 14, 2009
Rookie Redman help Steelers beat Cardinals 20-10
In the preseason opener the Pittsburgh Steelers played against the Arizona Cardinals, undrafted rookie Isaac Redman made good performance after the starters for both Super Bowl teams left the field and helped the Steelers win over the Cardinals.
It was rookie Joe Burnett who scored the first touchdown by intercepting a pass by third-teamer Brian St. Pierre. He then returned it to the Arizona 3 before the third quarter ended. Redman scored the second. Seven minutes after Steelers No. 3 quarterback Dennis Dixon started an 80-yard drive, Redman scored on a 5-yard run.
Steelers Ben Roethlisberger and Cardinals Kurt Warner each played two series and neither produced a point. Warner completed six of 10 passes for 53 yards for Arizona, and Roethlisberger completed four of six for 33 yards for Pittsburgh. And Cardinals’ only touchdown was scored by fourth-string quarterback Tyler Palko, who made a 20-yard pass to Onrea Jones.
It was rookie Joe Burnett who scored the first touchdown by intercepting a pass by third-teamer Brian St. Pierre. He then returned it to the Arizona 3 before the third quarter ended. Redman scored the second. Seven minutes after Steelers No. 3 quarterback Dennis Dixon started an 80-yard drive, Redman scored on a 5-yard run.
Steelers Ben Roethlisberger and Cardinals Kurt Warner each played two series and neither produced a point. Warner completed six of 10 passes for 53 yards for Arizona, and Roethlisberger completed four of six for 33 yards for Pittsburgh. And Cardinals’ only touchdown was scored by fourth-string quarterback Tyler Palko, who made a 20-yard pass to Onrea Jones.
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