Pittsburgh Steelers (Madden 12)

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Coach changes and retirements:

Coach Changes:

No coach has been fired.

Retirements:

Bears - P.Mannely
Bengals - F.Adams
Broncos - B.Dawkins
Browns - J.Kasay
Buccaneers - R.Barber
Cardinals - P.Williams / T.Barber / V.Holliday
Chargers - D.Binn
Chiefs - T.Jones
Cowboys - J.Kitna / K.Brooking
Falcons - M.Peterson / R.Kelly
49ers - D.Sharper / B.Jennings
Jaguars - M.Turk
Jets - M.Brunell / D.Mason / T.Pryce
Lions - J.Hanson
Packers - D.Driver / C.Clifton
Patriots - K.Faulk
Raiders - T.Richardson / T.Owens / C.Carlisle / R.Cartwright
Rams - L.Milloy / A.Harris
Ravens - A.Jones / R.Lewis / R.Williams
Redskins - M.Sellers / L.Fletcher
Saints - O.Kreutz / P.Prioleau
Steelers - J.Farrior / H.Ward
Texans - T.Bouman
Vikings - J.Kleinsasser

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Pittsburgh Steelers Press Conference:

Two days after superbowl (the god damn Ravens won...argh), the Steelers held a post season press conference to explain what went wrong this season and try to convince the fans that they will take the needed action to turn things around for next season.

It was not secret for nobody. "Our offense needs to do a better job and score more points. It's as simple as that." said the Steelers GM. The team finished near the last place in a lot of offensive categories and that definitely explains the 7-9 record and the playoffs miss. Ben Roethlisberger had a rough season throwing a league leading 33 interceptions. "We had an healthy team and a good team all season long. We were suppose to make the post season but eh, some things went wrong and we can't change nothing from past. We'll do better next season." concluded the Steelers GM.

The Steelers general manager clearly mentioned that we should expect a lot of changes during the offseason since a lot of players are out of contract. He mentionned that fans should not be worried about seing guys like Mike Wallace or Troy Polamalu become UFA. "Like I told you, we already have a good team on paper, we just need to fix a couple things out and we will be good to go. We aren't desperate so there's no need to panic and go crazy."


The Steelers expectations for next season is of course to make the playoffs. "It's obvious we will still be battling for a playoffs spot next year. The AFC is a tight conference with a lot of good teams but we are among them. I definitely think we can make the playoffs next year." said head coach Mike Tomlin.


The Steelers have some work to do in the upcoming weeks, they have to make a decision on these following players, either resign them or release them:

T.Polamalu
L.Timmons
M.Wallace
A.Smith
D.Sepulveda
C.Hoke
J.Cotchery
K.Dockery
R.Foster
D.Legursky
B.Leftwich
M.Harris
D.Cromartie-Smith
S.Suisham
D.Johnson
W.Gay
C.Batch
D.Dixon
R.Mundy
C.Ellis
J.Gilmore
M.Moore
G.Warren
W.Saunders
D.Brooks
S.McClendon
T.Hills
B.Atkins

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Re-Signings:

Pittsburgh Steelers Signings and Releases
The Steelers has announced who they've released to free agents and which players they've decided to keep for the next couple of season. Here's the list of signings:

New contract:

Re-signed MLB L.Timmons (5/29.70M)
Re-signed SS T.Polamalu (5/30.90M)
Re-signed LE A.Smith (1/2.00M)
Re-signed WR M.Wallace (5/48.15M)
Re-signed TE W.Saunders (1/720K)
Re-signed P D.Sepulveda (1/720K)

Released players:

Released HB I.Redman
Released MLB L.Foote
Released RE B.Keisel
Released WR A.Battle
Released FS R.Clark
Released CB B.McFadden
Released DT C.Hoke
Released WR J.Cotchery
Released CB K.Dockery
Released RG R.Foster
Released C D.Legursky
Released SS M.Harris
Released FS D.Cromartie-Smith
Released K S.Suisham
Released CB W.Gay
Released FS R.Mundy
Released LOLB C.Ellis
Released TE J.Gilmore
Released HB M.Moore
Released C G.Warren
Released LG D.Brooks
Released DT S.McClendon
Released QB B.Leftwich
Released QB C.Batch
Released FB D.Johnson
Released QB D.Dixon
Released LT T.Hills
Released LOLB B.Atkins



Other signings around the league:

Bears re-signed DT M.Toeaina (2/10.00M)
Bears re-signed CB T.Jennings (4/27.72M)
Bears re-signed WR J.Knox (4/20.00M)
Bears re-signed CB D.Moore (3/17.10M)
Bears re-signed HB M.Forte (4/24.24M)
Bengals re-signed LOLB M.Lawson (3/18.72M)
Bengals re-signed CB P.Jones (3/17.82M)
Bengals re-signed CB L.Hall (6/59.28M)
Bills re-signed ROLB S.Merriman (3/18.00M)
Bills re-signed WR S.Johnson (4/38.88M)
Bills re-signed DT K.Williams (6/59.40M)
Broncos re-signed LE J.Hunter (3/18.00M)
Broncos re-signed CB C.Bailey (4/42.00M)
Browns re-signed RE M.Benard (3/18.00M)
Browns re-signed CB D.Patterson (3/18.36M)
Browns re-signed HB P.Hillis (4/25.48M)
Browns re-signed DT A****bin (3/17.64M)
Buccaneers re-signed HB L.Blount (4/22.32M)
Buccaneers re-signed ROLB G.Hayes (3/17.46M)
Cardinals re-signed CB R.Marshall (4/28.28M)
Cardinals re-signed CB A.Jefferson (3/18.90M)
Chargers re-signed WR V.Jackson (4/32.76M)
Chargers re-signed RG L.Vasquez (4/24.00M)
Chargers re-signed C N.Hardwick (4/22.32M)
Chargers re-signed TE A.Gates (3/18.72M)
Chiefs re-signed HB J.Charles (6/58.86M)
Chiefs re-signed CB B.Carr (4/29.12M)
Chiefs re-signed CB B.Flowers (6/59.82M)
Chiefs re-signed WR D.Bowe (5/46.80M)
Colts re-signed CB K.Hayden (6/54.00M)
Colts re-signed DT T.Harris (3/17.82M)
Colts re-signed WR P.Garcon (4/22.80M)
Colts re-signed CB J.Powers (4/28.00M)
Colts re-signed CB J.Tryon (3/18.90M)
Colts re-signed LE R.Mathis (3/25.20M)
Colts re-signed WR R.Wayne (5/25.00M)
Cowboys re-signed MLB L.Tatupu (3/18.90M)
Cowboys re-signed LOLB A.Spencer (3/17.64M)
Dolphins re-signed DT P.Soliai (5/30.00M)
Dolphins re-signed LE K.Langford (5/41.20M)
Eagles re-signed WR S.Smith (4/25.68M)
Eagles re-signed QB M.Vick (3/34.92M)
Eagles re-signed ROLB M.Fokou (2/10.00M)
Eagles re-signed WR D.Jackson (6/50.40M)
Eagles re-signed DT M.Patterson (5/30.60M)
Falcons re-signed CB B.Grimes (6/57.78M)
Falcons re-signed CB C.Owens (3/18.18M)
Falcons re-signed MLB C.Lofton (5/32.40M)
Falcons re-signed RE J.Abraham (3/23.28M)
49ers re-signed WR B.Edwards (4/34.20M)
49ers re-signed RG C.Rachal (3/15.00M)
49ers re-signed TE V.Davis (6/30.30M)
Giants re-signed WR M.Manningham (4/21.84M)
Giants re-signed CB T.Thomas (4/28.56M)
Giants re-signed RE O.Umenyiora (3/19.95M)
Giants re-signed CB A.Ross (3/20.79M)
Jaguars re-signed LE M.Roth (6/65.40M)
Jaguars re-signed DT T.Knighton (5/32.70M)
Jaguars re-signed CB D.Cox (3/18.90M)
Jaguars re-signed CB R.Mathis (4/24.48M)
Jaguars re-signed LOLB D.Smith (5/29.10M)
Jets re-signed SS J.Leonhard (5/30.60M)
Jets re-signed LT D.Ferguson (6/41.16M)
Lions re-signed MLB S.Tulloch (5/27.30M)
Lions re-signed LG R.Sims (3/15.00M)
Lions re-signed LE C.Avril (5/40.40M)
Packers re-signed CB T.Williams (6/57.54M)
Packers re-signed RG J.Sitton (4/30.80M)
Packers re-signed TE J.Finley (6/32.70M)
Packers re-signed MLB A.Hawk (3/18.18M)
Packers re-signed QB A.Rodgers (7/104.93M)
Panthers re-signed SS C.Godfrey (5/29.40M)
Panthers re-signed CB C.Munnerlyn (3/18.72M)
Panthers re-signed C R.Kalil (4/25.68M)
Raiders re-signed CB S.Routt (6/50.76M)
Raiders re-signed SS T.Branch (5/29.10M)
Raiders re-signed LG R.Schuening (3/15.45M)
Raiders re-signed RE T.Scott (5/32.70M)
Rams re-signed WR M.Sims-Walker (4/24.96M)
Rams re-signed CB B.Fletcher (3/20.16M)
Ravens re-signed HB R.Rice (6/43.20M)
Ravens re-signed RE H.Ngata (6/80.64M)
Ravens re-signed LG B.Grubbs (5/36.40M)
Redskins re-signed MLB R.McIntosh (2/10.50M)
Redskins re-signed HB R.Torain (4/20.80M)
Redskins re-signed SS L.Landry (5/34.95M)
Redskins re-signed LE A.Carriker (3/18.36M)
Saints re-signed LG C.Nicks (5/34.30M)
Saints re-signed WR M.Colston (5/40.50M)
Saints re-signed CB J.Greer (6/58.68M)
Saints re-signed CB T.Porter (6/54.00M)
Saints re-signed QB D.Brees (4/49.44M)
Seahawks re-signed RE R.Bryant (3/17.82M)
Texans re-signed HB A.Foster (4/27.72M)
Texans re-signed TE O.Daniels (4/20.00M)
Texans re-signed CB J.Allen (3/20.16M)
Texans re-signed RE T.Jamison (2/10.00M)
Texans re-signed ROLB M.Williams (5/41.20M)
Titans re-signed MLB B****ud (3/18.00M)
Titans re-signed LE D.Ball (3/18.00M)
Titans re-signed CB J.McCourty (3/18.54M)
Titans re-signed DT J.Jones (5/30.30M)
Titans re-signed FS M.Griffin (6/43.68M)
Vikings re-signed ROLB C.Greenway (5/38.40M)
Vikings re-signed LT M.Starks (3/16.50M)
Vikings re-signed HB A.Peterson (4/31.68M)

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Free Agents Signing:

Pittsburgh Steelers Free Agent Signings

Signed free agent FS J.Butler (5/21.51M)
Signed free agent CB E.Wright (5/37.75M)
Signed free agent K J.Reed (2/2.10M)
Signed free agent FB K.Hall (5/4.55M)
Signed free agent RG M.Brisiel (5/16.57M)
Signed free agent CB B.McFadden (5/30.65M) - I know ... I know...



Other signings around the league:

Signed free agent K D.Akers
Signed free agent DT S.Rogers
Signed free agent K J.Brown
Signed free agent LOLB S.Phillips
Signed free agent MLB T.Spikes
Signed free agent C T.McClure
Signed free agent K P.Dawson
Signed free agent RG B.Williams
Signed free agent FB M.Karney
Signed free agent RT M.Tauscher

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NFL Draft 2012:

Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Recap

1- H.Smith (FS) - Notre Dame
2- M.Forston (DT) - Miami
3- C.Keenum (QB) - Houston
4- G.Williams (MLB) - Texas A&M
5- Q.Washington (CB) - USF
6- T.Carrier (WR) - Houston
7- A.Ojomo (LE) - Miami



Top 10 draftees:
1. A.Luck (QB) – - Stanford
2. R.Lindley (QB) – - S.D. State
3. A.Lawrence (RT) – - Mississippi St.
4. V.Browne (RE) – - Northwestern
5. N.Potter (LT) – - Boise State
6. B.Taylor (SS) – - LSU
7. D.Butler (P) – - Georgia
8. N.Bradham (ROLB) – - Florida State
9. B.Weeden (QB) – - Oklahoma St.
10. D.Stevenson (LT) – - Oklahoma

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Draft Review:

FS - Harrison Smith

He’s a guy that seems like he’s been a part of the Irish football program forever. And for most of that time, Harrison Smith seemed to be in the doghouse.

But before all the Irish angst, Smith was a blue-chip prospect. With offers from schools like Tennessee, Auburn and Alabama, Smith wasn’t the kind of safety Notre Dame usually lands. At six-foot-two, 200-pounds, he had elite size. More impressively, he was a veritable speed merchant. At a Nike recruiting camp in 2006, Smith ran a 4.38 forty-yard dash, beating everybody but Eric Berry, who turned into an All-American at Tennessee before going fifth overall in last year’s NFL Draft.

Five years later, Smith is finally ready to play at that same level. Better late than never. Steelers will probably have him a starter so he better be ready to step up. Having Polamalu with him will probably help him alot.

Harrison Smith highlights

DT - Marcus Forston

Forston was considered one of the best defensive tackles coming out of high school in 2008, and has been compared to Warren Sapp. He has also been called "maybe the best nose tackle prospect in the past five years" by Rivals.com.

Marcus Forston highlights

QB - Case Keenum

We know all about the gaudy numbers that Houston QB Case Keenum has put up during his career, as production has never been his problem. He’s a solid athlete for the position who can buy time outside the pocket, throws well on the move and is accurate underneath with a quick delivery of the football. Now, there is definitely going to be a major learning curve for him at the next level, like any quarterback coming from a spread. As he too often reads one side of the field only and I rarely see him moving his eyes in order to look off defenders and/or find secondary options.

Case Keenum scramble

MLB - Garrick Williams

Garrick Williams, Texas A&M, has been selected one of 51 linebackers named to the 2011 Butkus Award Preseason Watch List for the 2011 college football season. The award is handed out annually to the top linebacker in college football. Williams developed into one of the Aggies' most consistent defenders in 2010 and finished second on the team with 112 tackles, including five for loss and one fumble recovery. Starting at inside linebacker, Williams earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors as the Aggies jumped in the national rankings from No. 105 in total defense in 2009 to No. 55 last season.

CB - Quentin Washington

You'd never know it, but three of his lower front teeth were knocked in during last year's game at Miami, when Washington was blocking on a punt and tripped, then another player stumbled and put his hand through his facemask. Washington pushed the teeth back forward with his tongue, got a new mouthpiece and got back in the game on the next series. His fourth-quarter deflection in the end zone forced Miami to settle for a field goal, keeping USF within a touchdown in a game where the Bulls rallied with two minutes left, then won in overtime.

He's a warrior. A long shot warrior thought...

WR - Tyron Carrier

"Carrier's the speed guy, the guy who competes in track and seems to have that special gear he can kick into when it appears that a defender is closing on him. And it's Carrier who, more often than not, serves as the spark plug that gets the team going." said head coach of the Houston University.

In 2010, Carrier set the school record by returning four kickoffs for a touchdown, and he owns the school's career record with five return TDs. It's easy to credit Carrier for the scores, and for averaging 29.0 yards per return. It's easy, but it's not accurate. Especially if you ask Carrier.

Carrier and Keenum ?!?

LE - Adewale Ojomo

Don't expect too much of that guy but he could be a surprise.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Preseason:

Week 1:

vs. San Diego W 27-12

• 206 rushing yards for the Steelers in this game
• Steelers starters scored 17 points in the first quarter
• Big Ben was okay, rookie Keenum was not that good
• Tyron Carrier and Rashard Mendenhall are injured. Mendenhall 9 weeks with a broken hand !
  

Week 2:

@ Minnesota W 17-13

• 148 rushing yards, only 86 passing yards
• Tolber, Mendenhall's replacement scored on a 87 yard run
• Ike Taylor had a pick six
• Mike Brisiel and Marcus Gilbert are injured

Week 3:

@ Baltimore L 29-17

• It was a very close game until the 4th quarter collapse by the Steelers
• Wallace and Miller caught touchdown passes in this game
• Tolbert looked bad in the starting HB role
• Another rookie injured, Garrick Williams

Week 4:

vs Chicago W 20-12

Argh I pressed yes to advance to regular season and missed all the stats.. oh well.

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Pittsbugh Steelers 2012 Roster:

2012 Pittsburgh Steelers Roster
#	OFFENSE	POS	AGE	HT	WT	COLLEGE
7	Ben Roethlisberger	QB	30	6-5	241	Miami Univ.
14	Case Keenum	QB	23	6-2	210	Houston
16	Carter Schneider	QB	22	6-7	236	Syracuse
34	Rashard Mendenhall	HB	25	5-10	225	Illinois
32	Mike Tolbert	HB	26	5-9	243	Coastal Carolina
35	Baron Batch	HB	24	5-9	202	Texas Tech
36	Blair Lee	HB	22	5-11	230	Florida
31	Korey Hall	FB	29	6-0	236	Boise State
17	Mike Wallace	WR	26	6-0	199	Ole Miss
88	Emmanuel Sanders	WR	24	5-10	180	SMU
84	Antonio Brown	WR	24	5-10	180	Central Michigan
85	Tyron Carrier	WR	24	5-8	170	Houston
82	Blake Riley	WR	22	6-3	230	Virginia
87	Jamal Hopkins	WR	22	6-1	203	Notre-Dame
89	Keshawn Harper	WR	24	5-11	200	California
83	Heath Miller	TE	29	6-5	256	Virginia
44	Weslye Saunders	TE	23	6-5	270	South Carolina
81	Tyler Ryan	TE	22	6-4	236	E. Illinois
73	Anthony Collins	LT	26	6-5	315	Kansas
74	Willie Colon	LT	29	6-3	315	Hofstra
68	Chris Kemoeatu	LG	29	6-3	344	Utah
62	Keith Williams	LG	24	6-4	318	Nebraska
53	Maurkice Pouncey	C	23	6-4	304	Florida
61	Kris O'Dowd	C	24	6-4	304	USC
69	Mike Brisiel	RG	29	6-5	304	Colorado St.
64	Deshaunta McClain	RG	21	6-4	305	N.Arizona
71	Jonathan Scott	RT	29	6-6	318	Texas
65	Marcus Gilbert	RT	24	6-6	330	Florida
78	Brandon Beatty	RT	22	6-6	317	Rice
#	DEFENSE	POS	AGE	HT	WT	COLLEGE
91	Aaron Smith	LE	36	6-5	298	N.Colorado
96	Ziggy Hood	LE	25	6-3	300	Missouri
95	Cameron Heyward	RE	23	6-4	294	Ohio State
75	Blair Beasley	RE	23	6-1	230	Arizona
98	Casey Hampton	DT	34	6-1	325	Texas
99	Marcus Forston	DT	22	6-3	305	Miami
90	Kyle Love	DT	25	6-1	310	Mississippi St.
77	Aevry Spencer	DT	22	6-0	320	Auburn
56	LaMarr Woodley	LOLB	27	6-2	265	Michigan
52	Quentin Groves	LOLB	28	6-3	264	Auburn
94	Lawrence Timmons	MLB	26	6-1	234	Florida State
58	Garrick Williams	MLB	23	6-2	234	Texas A&M
57	Johnny Hendrix	MLB	23	6-2	235	UCLA
92	James Harrison	ROLB	34	6-0	242	Kent State
93	Jason Worilds	ROLB	24	6-2	262	Virginia Tech
24	Ike Taylor	CB	32	6-2	195	UL Lafayette
21	Eric Wright	CB	27	5-10	190	UNLV
20	Bryant McFadden	CB	30	6-0	190	Florida State
29	Quentin Washington	CB	23	5-10	190	USF
26	Dewayne Merchant	CB	22	5-11	200	Iowa
22	Harrison Smith	FS	24	6-2	214	Notre Dame
37	James Butler	FS	29	6-3	209	Georgia Tech
43	Troy Polamalu	SS	31	5-10	207	USC
23	David Sims	SS	25	5-9	200	Iowa State
#	SPECIAL TEAMS	POS	AGE	HT	WT	COLLEGE
5	Jeff Reed	K	32	5-11	225	North Carolina
9	Daniel Sepulveda	P	28	6-3	230	Baylor
84	Antonio Brown	KR/PR	24	5-10	180	Central Michigan
85	Tyron Carrier	KR	24	5-8	170	Houston