Aaron Smith News

The 3-4 defensive end is an odd breed.They're basically just more athletic 4-3 defensive tackles.

Although they get little to no credit from people outside of the organization, the defensive line of the Steelers is one of the best in the league.

Who is this guy? Does he know football at all? Seymour #1? Yeah, maybe 5 years ago...now, he's barely a top ten guy...and never been a fan of Freeney? See, a writer that shows his bias should not write for a national site.

Key cog in what has been the best defense in the NFL overall year in, year out. The Steelers D was historically good last season and won the Super Bowl in good part because Aaron Smith helped control the line of scrimmage as a 3-4 DE.

Nitpicking. An activity where being perfect means only breaking even. A process where the slightest error is overrated.

Monday, June 22, 2009 Steelers.com brings you the Ask the Steelers feature. Fans submitted the questions that were asked.

John Harris is a sports columnist for the Tribune-Review. He can be reached via e-mail or at 412-481-5432. An excited Heather Miller of Bedford got a chance Wednesday to meet her favorite football player, Steelers nose tackle Casey Hampton, as part of her Make-a-Wish Foundation request.

The National Football League is a league of parity; things are constantly changing.

Offseason practices are more about teaching than evaluating, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is quick to point out.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have achieved their on-field success with a number of key components.

The Steelers' trip to the White House today turned out to be more than just a photo opportunity.

The AFC North provided both teams that played in the 2008 AFC Championship game and the Super Bowl Champions, yet the division appears to be getting stronger... by Lee Heisler 11 reads The AFC North provided both teams that played in the 2008 AFC Championship game and the Super Bowl Champions, yet the division appears to be getting stronger.

Teams want to win now. Hours of analysis are devoted to which rookie taken in the first round is going to be that last piece of the puzzle for their franchise... by Mimi McCann 97 reads Opinion Teams want to win now.

John Harris is a sports columnist for the Tribune-Review. He can be reached via e-mail or at 412-481-5432. Brown on draft picks Prisuta on past drafts Following a practice during last week's minicamp, Steelers veteran defensive end Aaron Smith pulled rookie Evander "Ziggy'' Hood aside for some personal instruction.

The life of Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith took a terrifying turn last October when his 4-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia.

Hines Ward hauls in a pass at minicamp. Hines Ward already put himself among the select Steelers as a Super Bowl MVP, the only four-time Pro Bowl receiver and the holder of most of the team records for his position.

When Coach Mike Tomlin got on the phone with number one draft pick Ziggy Hood to let him know he was now a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Hood's new boss joked with him about his former job.

Off the field he's known as a gentle giant, but on the gridiron the Steelers will want him to be anything but.

Funny, engaging and modest, first-round draft pick Evander "Ziggy" Hood made a favorable impression today in his first public appearance as a Steeler.

Fact: The reason the Pittsburgh Steelers are so successful, is because they know how to draft better than anyone.