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Keith Butler stays with Steelers, Harold Goodwin Heads to Indy

Jim McMillen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:52:40 +0000

ESPN.com news services Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano had hoped to tap into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ coaching tree to fill his coordinator spots. He was successful in luring Bruce Arians to run his offense but Keith Butler, his choice to run the defense, reportedly won’t be coming. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Butler, Pittsburgh’s linebackers

Steelers Interview Former Chiefs Coach Todd Haley

Jim McMillen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:44:54 +0000

Associated Press - PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have interviewed former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley for the team’s vacant offensive coordinator position. Haley, fired by the Chiefs in December, met with Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin on Tuesday. The Steelers need to replace Bruce Arians, who was not retained. Arians was hired to the

Penn State coaching legend Joe Paterno dies at age 85

Jim McMillen — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:44:40 +0000

Perhaps the most ironic element when looking at the way Joe Paterno lost his job as Penn State’s football coach after 46 seasons lies in the fact that Paterno, as a young man, had his eyes set on law school. The fallout in 2011 from the child sex-abuse scandal involving Jerry Sandusky, who was an

Antonio Brown Had 2011 but 2012 Is Emmanuel Sanders’ Season

Jim McMillen — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:59:08 +0000

After a disappointing end to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season, most of the offseason talk has begun with speculation surrounding a future Hall of Fame receiver on the roster who’s days as a Steeler could be coming to an end. Whether Hines Ward retires or not, the Steelers should be set at the position even if

2006 Heisman-winning QB Troy Smith signs with Steelers

Jim McMillen — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:36:11 +0000

The Steelers, who had only one quarterback under contract for 2012 — Ben Roethlisberger — signed their second of the week when they announced that Troy Smith, the 2006 Heisman Trophy winner at Ohio State, was among six more players added to their roster for next season. Smith, who was drafted and played for the

Fixing Pittsburgh’s Cap Woes

Nick DeWitt — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:37:40 +0000

The Pittsburgh Steelers have always been thought of as one of the most fiscally responsible teams in the salary cap era, able to remain competitive every season while still spending wisely and keeping themselves out of salary cap danger. In 2012, however, the Steelers are likely to be around $23 million over the projected cap.

It’s a Great Day in Pittsburgh as Bruce Arians Officially Retires

Jim McMillen — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:27:46 +0000

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced today that offensive coordinator Bruce Arians is retiring from coaching and a great day it is in the Burgh. “I appreciate his efforts over the past five years as the team’s offensive coordinator and for helping lead our offense to new heights during his time with the Steelers,” head coach Mike

Partners Wanted

Jim McMillen — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:35:19 +0000

Here at Pittsburgh Blitz we often look for other sources to get our Pittsburgh sporting news from, to gain ideas for blogs, etc., The one thing we consistently find is that we have to go to several different sources to get news, rumors or fan input on all the different Pittsburgh sports teams. Nor can

Steelers OC Bruce Arians not returning?

Jim McMillen — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:31:31 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians “might not return in 2012,” the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. If he leaves, it’ll be the first time that Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has had to replace an offensive or defensive coordinator since taking over the team in 2007. Arians considered retirement last year, the paper reports, and is in

The Future Starts Now for the Black and Gold – Part 2

Signorelli — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:32:26 +0000

The Future Starts Now for the Black and Gold – Part 2 “The Offense“ For every NFL team, the conclusion of the season brings about the need to evaluate where your team stands. Some teams, normally those picking at the top of the NFL Draft, have a lot more work to be done than, say,