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October 4, 2014
5 Mistakes Steelers Can't Repeat in Offseason
Although the season ended in disappointment, the Pittsburgh Steelers are a team on the rise. Mike Tomlin 's team won the AFC North title for the first time since 2010 and could be even better next season...
Blount happy with Patriots after rocky time with Steelers
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) A right cross to an opponent's chin. An arrest on a marijuana possession charge. A decision to walk out on the Pittsburgh Steelers. And now, for LeGarrette Blount, a spot in the Super Bowl in a revived career. "It's had its ups and downs," the hard-hitting running back for...
Steelers security chief's dual roles debated
Allegheny County Sherrif's Lt. Jack Kearney is the longtime point man on messy Pittsburgh Steelers business and is known in some circles as "The Cleaner."
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Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers heading for new contract
Steelers president Art Rooney II wants to reach a new contract with Ben Roethlisberger sooner rather than later. What are Rooney's plans for leading pass rusher Jason Worilds?
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NFL sportsmanship award to honor Rooney
The NFL will name an annual award recognizing outstanding sportsmanship on the field in honor of the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers Art Rooney Sr. The winner selected by the vote of the players will be announced at the ''NFL Honors'' show on Saturday, Jan. 31 on NBC, the night before the Super Bowl. The award established this year is determined by a vote of the NFL players. The award...
Rooney: Blount released for 'right reasons' by Steelers
LeGarrette Blount is Super Bowl-bound with the Patriots, but Steelers president Art Rooney II doesn't regret releasing the hard-charging running back in November.
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Sportsmanship Award named in honor of Art Rooney Sr.
The National Football League will name its annual award recognizing outstanding sportsmanship on the playing field in honor of the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Rooney, Sr.
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Rooney doesn't know whether Le'Veon Bell will be suspended
Steelers owner Art Rooney II doesn't always talk to the media. But when he does, he apparently prefers to talk to media that he owns. Over the past two days, the team-owned website has posted portions of an interview with/quote sheet from Rooney regarding a variety of topics about which he'd be asked if he were doing...
Rooney knows it will be more expensive to re-sign Roethlisberger
Last year, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wanted a contract that better reflects the market value for his position. He didn't get one. This year, after Roethlisberger had a strong 2014 season, his price necessarily has gone up — and the team surely knows it. "I will take that problem," owner Art Rooney II told the...
Steelers won't commit to Polamalu returning
Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II did not commit to bringing back strong safety Troy Polamalu in 2015 even if the eight-time Pro Bowler wants to return.
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Steelers prez doubts '15 playoff expansion
Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney said Wednesday he doesn't expect the league to expand the playoffs by two teams in 2015.
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Rooney: More in playoffs unlikely in '15
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney says he doesn't expect the NFL to expand the playoffs by two teams in 2015.
One Look Back: Roethlisberger, Bell spark surge to playoffs
The Steelers were a tough team to figure out for much of 2014, until Ben Roethlisberger and Le'Veon Bell helped the team get hot at the right time and make a run toward the division title.
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Cardinals closing in on deal for Dick LeBeau to serve as linebackers coach
After resigning his long-term position as defensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dick LeBeau appears to be closing in on a new job in the desert. According to Alex Marvez of FOX Sports, the Arizona Cardinals are nearing a deal to hire LeBeau as their linebackers coach. The Cardinals have been in search of a...
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Steelers sign CFL pass rusher Shawn Lemon
The Steelers don't know whether outside linebackers Jason Worilds, James Harrison or Arthur Moats will be back with the team in 2015 and they're already at work making sure they have options in the event that none of the veterans return. Former CFLer Shawn Lemon posted a picture of himself in a Steelers shirt with...
C.J. Anderson Added to Pro Bowl
Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson will replace injured Pittsburgh Steelers star Le'Veon Bell in the 2015 NFL Pro Bowl. ProFootballTalk...
Le'Veon Bell out, C.J. Anderson in for the Pro Bowl
As the Pro Bowl approaches, the revolving door of injured players exiting and healthy players entering is spinning fast enough to make Will Ferrell nauseous. The latest development has Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell out, and Broncos running back C.J. Anderson in. Bell gained more than 2,200 yards from scrimmage in his second NFL season. ...
Marshawn's touchdown move could have been costly to Seahawks
Six years ago, officials missed former Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes using the ball as a prop after scoring a late go-ahead touchdown in Super Bowl XLIII. The officials missed it; if they hadn't, the Steelers would have been kicking off to the Cardinals from the Pittsburgh 15. (The rules at the time put kickoffs at...
Report: Cardinals want to interview Mike Nolan for defensive coordinator
After Todd Bowles left his post as Cardinals defensive coordinator to become the head coach of the Jets, word was that the Cardinals wanted to promote a current assistant to take over the position with longtime Steelers coordinator Dick LeBeau serving on the staff in a "senior position." It looks like they will be considering...
Blount finds a family in New England
By Larry Fine FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (Reuters) - Out of favor in Pittsburgh, LeGarrette Blount has clearly found a home in New England and became the Patriots' all-time leader in postseason rushing touchdowns with his bruising performance in Sunday's AFC Championship win over Indianapolis. A disgruntled Blount had left the field early this season in a November victory with the Steelers, upset with h...
Super matchup: Seahawks face Patriots for NFL championship
For Russell Wilson's Seattle Seahawks to become the first team in a decade to win consecutive Super Bowls, they'll have to beat the most recent group to do it, Tom Brady's New England Patriots. In an enticing matchup pitting the defending champions against the dominant NFL franchise of the 2000s, the NFC's Seahawks (14-4) will face the AFC's Patriots (14-4) in the title game at Glendale, Arizon...
Projecting Contract Offers for Steelers
After a two-year absence, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a return trip to the playoffs in 2014. In order to make it two appearances in a row, Kevin Colbert must take an aggressive but smart approach to the offseason to remain competitive...
Steelers Would Be Smart to Let LB Worilds Walk
Everyone knew this day was coming. It is the 2015 offseason, and that means the Pittsburgh Steelers have to make a decision about free-agent linebacker Jason Worilds and his potential new contract...
J.J. Watt among player captains for Pro Bowl
The NFL has selected its four player captains for the Pro Bowl, the league said Thursday. Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown and Texans defensive end J.J. Watt will help pick one Pro Bowl team, with Browns cornerback Joe Haden and Cowboys tailback DeMarco Murray assisting in the selection of the other all-star squad. The Pro...
Steelers' Top Free-Agent Targets for the 2015 Offseason
The Pittsburgh Steelers have many questions heading into the offseason after losing in the AFC Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs to the Baltimore Ravens ...
Report: Cardinals want Dick LeBeau for "senior position," will promote current assistant to DC
When Dick LeBeau resigned from the Steelers this month, one of the first places that came to mind as a landing spot was Arizona. Not only did LeBeau and Cardinals coach Bruce Arians work together in Pittsburgh, but defensive coordinator Todd Bowles looked like a good bet to land a head coaching job. Bowles landed...
Why Keith Butler Was Perfect Hire for Steelers Defense
There is certainly something to be said for less is more. When the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that long-time defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau was going to resign, there could ...
Making Call on Steelers' Worst Contracts
As usual, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to make some moves to get under the 2015 salary cap. Fortunately, this is just part of the yearly cycle for general manager Kevin Colbert and the rest of the front office...
Untold Story of Rookie L'Damian Washington's Adventure
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver L'Damian Washington might be someone that you'd call resilient based on what you see on the surface...
How Departure of LeBeau Impacts Steelers Draft Plans
For some fans, it is hard to envision a Pittsburgh Steelers defense that doesn 't have defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau running it. LeBeau was the Steelers' defensive coordinator for 13 seasons, including the final 11...
Keith Butler on Steelers defensive scheme: Whatever it takes to win
The Steelers won't have longtime defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau on the sideline for the 2015 season, but they didn't stray too far to find his replacement. Keith Butler has been on the Steelers staff since 2003, a year before LeBeau returned to the team after spending time in Cincinnati and Buffalo, so he's well versed...
Great NFL draft classes of the past - NBC Sports
Seattle's 2012 draft class has six key contributors on its active roster, including quarterback Russell Wilson and All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner. Here's 10 other draft classes that have proven valuable in the construction of contenders and championship in the past: - 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers:...
What to Expect from 'Dick LeBeau's Protege' Butler
The Pittsburgh Steelers have promoted Keith Butler to defensive coordinator after the departure of Dick LeBeau ...
New Steelers DC Gives Pittsburgh the Stability It Craves
As expected, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Tuesday that Keith Butler, the team's linebackers coach since 2003, would be the team's new defensive coordinator...
Steelers name Keith Butler new defensive coordinator - NBC Sports
PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't look far for Dick LeBeau's replacement. The team promoted longtime linebackers coach Keith Butler to defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Butler will take over for LeBeau. The Hall of Famer resigned on Saturday after the team finished 18th in total...
Steelers name Butler as LeBeau's replacement
The Pittsburgh Steelers named Keith Butler as their new defensive coordinator Tuesday.
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Steelers anoint Keith Butler to replace LeBeau as DC
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that Keith Butler will rise to the defensive coordinator position. Butler was the linebackers coach under recently departed DC Dick Lebeau.
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Steelers make Keith Butler their defensive coordinator
The Steelers have settled on their replacement for Dick LeBeau as defensive coordinator. As expected, the team has announced that Keith Butler will take over LeBeau's duties. Butler met with Mike Tomlin about the job on Monday, a couple of days after the announcement that LeBeau would not return to the team. Butler has been...
Steelers Name LB Coach Butler New D-Coordinator
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new defensive coordinator for the first time since 2004 as they officially promoted former linebackers coach Keith Butler Tuesday, the team announced: ...
Steelers close to a new contract with Keith Butler
Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler has been viewed as a coordinator-in-waiting for years. They seem close to removing the "in-waiting" portion of that title. According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Butler is in the process of finalizing a three-year contract to replace legendary coordinator Dick LeBeau. Butler met with coach Mike Tomlin on Monday,...
What Positions Offer Most Value for Steelers in Draft?
The 2015 NFL draft will have a strong defensive feel for the Pittsburgh Steelers . At least that would appear to be the case as the Steelers attempt to build a strong defense to go along with their already potent offense...
Source: LeBeau talks with Arizona about job
Former Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau is considering joining the Cardinals' coaching staff, according to a source.
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Dick LeBeau may join Cardinals' staff
Arizona could be the landing spot for Dick LeBeau, who announced his resignation as the defensive coordinator of the Steelers last week. The Cardinals' website is noting that if the team's current defensive coordinator, Todd Bowles, gets a head-coaching job, LeBeau would be a candidate to replace him. And Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette...
Dick LeBeau, Bruce Arians reportedly discuss union
Will former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau unite with coach Bruce Arians and the Arizona Cardinals? Around The NFL's Conor Orr delves into the report.
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Dick Lebeau Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation on Former Steelers DC's Future
Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau is reportedly interested in doing joining the Arizona Cardinals in 2015...
Report: Mike Tomlin meeting with Keith Butler Monday about DC job
The Steelers won't have Dick LeBeau running the defense in 2015 after the team's longtime defensive coordinator tendered his resignation over the weekend, but it looks like they'd like to maintain continuity on that side of the ball. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that head coach Mike Tomlin is set to meet with...
Steelers Who Will Be on Roster Bubble
If it is the NFL offseason, that means it is time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to scrape and claw their way to salary-cap respectability. The Steelers are not shy about the fact that they are willing to pay their stars...
LeBeau resigns as Steelers defensive coordinator - NBC Sports
PITTSBURGH (AP) Hall of Famer Dick LeBeau has resigned as the defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 77-year-old LeBeau had been with the organization for 16 seasons, including serving as defensive coordinator from 1995-96 and from 2004-14. He was also the team's secondary coach...
Steelers announce LeBeau resignation
Three years ago, the Steelers claimed that offensive coordinator Bruce Arians had retired. Now, the Steelers have announced that defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau has resigned. "We want to thank Dick for his many years of service with the team and all that he has done for this organization," coach Mike Tomlin said in a team-issued release....
Top Landing Spots for Dick LeBeau
The Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau have decided to part ways, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ...
