1. The Safety Was the Day's Highlight

    The pick of the quarterback will draw the most attention, both favorable and negative. Quarterbacks carry that kind of panache, especially at the NFL level, and especially when the team in question is the Pittsburgh Steelers ...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 19 days ago 1,944 reads 0 comments

  2. GM Lombardi Says Draft Day Trades Are 'Building Blocks'

    I understand the backlash. Fans view the draft in terms of players, not picks. They aren't thrilled about trades involving the acquisition of draft choices – not until they can attach names and positions to them...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 19 days ago 413 reads 0 comments

  3. Weeden's Second Chance Is Likely His Last

    Brandon Weeden says he intends not to pat the ball so often before throwing it this season. That's a good thing, because it indicated the same nervousness and confusion with him as ...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 19 days ago 205 reads 1 comments

  4. Ravens Now Need to Focus on Finding a Left Tackle

    The Ravens still have holes. They need to find a starting left tackle, and they could use a No. 2 receiver and add depth at the linebacker and offensive line positions as well...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 19 days ago 165 reads 0 comments

  5. Defense? Check. Offense? Stay Tuned

    The Ravens went into the draft with questions on both sides of the ball. They came out having answered most questions … about their defense...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 19 days ago 227 reads 0 comments

  6. What the Experts Are Saying About Steelers' 2013 Draft

    The NFL draft has come to a close, and we've officially entered the least exciting part of the NFL offseason. So we can all take a nice breath in and relax for about two weeks...

    Dan Snyder Written by Dan Snyder about 19 days ago 24,978 reads 58 comments

  7. NFL Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Picks Must Make Impact

    In the 2013 NFL draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers tried to right their wrongs from their 2012 draft. They picked more players on defense than they did on offense. Five of the Steelers nine picks were defensive players...

    Mike Batista Written by Mike Batista about 20 days ago 7,216 reads 45 comments

  8. Jarvis Jones Not Guaranteed Starting Job with Steelers

    Jason Worilds seemed primed to get his first starting opportunity with the Pittsburgh Steelers . Then Jarvis Jones walked in the door...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 20 days ago 10,883 reads 0 comments

  9. BenJarvus Green-Ellis Gets Familiar Vibe from New TE

    Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis knows firsthand the benefit of two strong tight ends. And after playing with Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez in New England , he ...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 20 days ago 546 reads 0 comments

  10. Steelers, Browns Meeting with Winston Justice

    With the draft over, teams which weren't able to fill specific needs are starting to reach out to free agents...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 20 days ago 1,560 reads 0 comments

  11. Margus Hunt Steals the Show

    The Cincinnati Bengals ' two second-round picks and third-rounder were in town Saturday to meet their new coaches and tell the media a little more about themselves during a joint press conference...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 20 days ago 14 reads 0 comments

  12. Fragel's Unselfish Decision Rewarded

    CINCINNATI – Reid Fragel knew what the hiring of Urban Meyer as the Ohio State football coach meant for him as a tight end. He also knew that meant he had to make a choice.....

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 20 days ago 6 reads 0 comments

  13. Dalton: The More Weapons I Have, the Better I Feel

    If you're one of those who think there are now no more excuses for quarterback Andy Dalton after the Bengals drafted two weapons for him in the first 37 picks of last weekend's draft, he agrees with you...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 20 days ago 162 reads 0 comments

  14. Rex Burkhead a Great Football Player, but an Even Better Man

    When the Cincinnati Bengals selected Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead in the 6th-round of the 2012 NFL Draft, they drafted a great football player, and an even better man of character and compassion...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 20 days ago 7 reads 0 comments

  15. Linebacker Remains Position in Need of Depth for Steelers

    Steelers linebacker coach Keith Butler already had first-round pick Jarvis Jones, but wasn't nearly satisfied. Butler wanted more in the second round...

    Evan Adrian Written by Evan Adrian about 20 days ago 215 reads 0 comments

  16. Post-Draft Questions for AFC North

    Every team talks about taking the best player available in the NFL draft, but filling a need does play a factor. Not all needs were addressed over three rounds of drafting...

    Evan Adrian Written by Evan Adrian about 20 days ago 82 reads 0 comments

  17. Steelers Hope for Fast Learners from Draft Class

    The Steelers will bring in their newly assembled rookie class for an orientation session this weekend, and it might be the only time some of them feel like brand-new NFL players...

    Evan Adrian Written by Evan Adrian about 20 days ago 126 reads 0 comments

  18. Steelers Sign 15 Rookies After NFL Draft

    The Steelers signed 15 undrafted rookies tonight. They include defensive end Brian Arnfelt (Northwestern), linebacker Alan Baxter (Northern Illinois), guard Nik Embernate (San Diego State), wide receiver Reggie Dunn...

    Evan Adrian Written by Evan Adrian about 20 days ago 32 reads 0 comments

  19. Cleveland Browns 2013 Draft: Analyzing Report Card Grades from Around the Web

    The Cleveland Browns entered the 2013 draft with everybody guessing. By Saturday evening, as the rafters came down and staging areas were disassembled in Radio City Music Hall, they left all the draftniks and media big fish lukewarm, at best...

    David DeWitt Written by David DeWitt about 20 days ago 5,637 reads 78 comments

  20. ESPN's Post-Draft Grades for AFC North

    The Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals had the most successful drafts in the NFL . This isn't me saying it. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr . gave three teams an 'A', and two of them were last season's playoff teams from this division...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 20 days ago 8 reads 0 comments

  21. Debate: Which Draft Pick Are You Most Excited to Watch Play This Season?

    Debate Desk Written by Debate Desk about 20 days ago 2,345 reads 61 comments

  22. Some Steelers Draft Picks Could Make a Quick Impact

    The Steelers ' 2013 draft class will soon discover something that few others have had in their rookie years with them: Opportunity. Jobs are plentiful after an 8-8 season and because of many veteran defections either forced or voluntary since it ended..

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 20 days ago 6,830 reads 0 comments

  23. Torrey Smith Cuts Off His Dreadlocks

    Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith has joked about cutting off his dreadlocks before but never followed through with it...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 20 days ago 372 reads 0 comments

  24. Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Draft: Aggregating Report Cards from Around the Web

    Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers have a nine-man draft class in the books, the offseason shifts to another gear...

    Nick DeWitt Written by Nick DeWitt about 20 days ago 17,414 reads 120 comments

  25. NFL Draft Recap: Ranking the 5 Best Players Selected by the Baltimore Ravens

    The Baltimore Ravens drafted 10 players this past weekend, filling various positions with talent they hope will be around for years to come...

    Zachary Krueger Written by Zachary Krueger about 20 days ago 3,924 reads 15 comments