Tag Archives: NFL Free agency

Woodley’s signing makes way for Polamalu, Timmons

Posted on August 5, 2011 by joel

Earlier today the Steelers rewarded LaMarr Woodley with the second largest contract in Steelers history. The six year, $61 million dollar extension ensures that Ike Taylor and Woodley will spend the prime of their careers in Pittsburgh. Now, the attention … Continue reading →

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Taylor signs with Steelers

Posted on July 27, 2011 by joel

A secondary without Ike Taylor could have been disastrous for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The unit is already the weakest link on the team and losing Taylor would only worsen position. Luckily, Taylor agreed to a new contract with the team last night … Continue reading →

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New NFL deal makes way for Taylor’s likely departure

Posted on July 25, 2011 by joel

Pittsburgh doesn’t exactly have a lot of depth at Cornerback. Behind Ike Taylor there is virtually no player who can step into the shutdown role that the Steelers need. Bryant McFadden struggled last year as did William Gay. Both have … Continue reading →

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Steelers preparing for wild free agency

Posted on July 20, 2011 by joel

Now that the lockout is almost over, Steelers fans can finally start looking at who will be returning to Pittsburgh this season. Ike Taylor is possibly the biggest free agent the Steelers have to sign, but with perhaps the deepest … Continue reading →

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Burress could fit nicely with Steelers

Posted on July 15, 2011 by joel

Before his situation soured in Pittsburgh, Plaxico Burress was one of the franchise’s top receivers. He holds the record for most receiving yards in a game (253), led the Steelers in touchdown receptions in two of his five years, and … Continue reading →

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Barber still eyeing Pittsburgh

Posted on July 6, 2011 by joel

NFL teams are still interested in Tiki Barber despite the huge warning signs indicating that a catastrophic locker room effect would almost certainly follow. The Pittsburgh Steelers may be one of those teams interested. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio is reporting … Continue reading →

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Talbot to Flyers is like….

Posted on July 4, 2011 by joel

Happy Fourth of July to everyone. I will not be writing an original article today but considering the importance of the holiday, it’s crucial to look back at our great nation’s loyalists and traitors–okay, maybe just the Penguins traitors. Anthony … Continue reading →

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Eagles like Ike

Posted on June 30, 2011 by joel

Considering the lack of secondary strength behind cornerback Ike Taylor and safety Troy Polamalu, both players are nearly irreplaceable for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bad news for the Steelers is that the Philadelphia Eagles are said to be interested in signing Taylor. Steelers … Continue reading →

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Aaron Smith still recovering from torn tricepts

Posted on May 14, 2011 by joel

Cameron Heyward may see the field a lot sooner than he anticipated. Steelers starting defensive end Aaron Smith is still recovering from a torn triceps muscle he injured early in the 2010 season. Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith has a … Continue reading →

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Steelers, Taylor on same page about return

Posted on May 13, 2011 by joel

Where would the Steelers secondary be without Ike Taylor? Don’t answer. It was a rhetorical question. Because every Yinzer and NFL fan knows that the secondary is Pittsburgh’s soft spot. Taylor has been the stabling factor in what has been … Continue reading →

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