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They Said It: Mile High Report has Steelers at 16 in Power Rankings

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SB Nation's Broncos site, Mile High Report, has the Steelers in the middle of the field in their Power Rankings. Boo!

2013 NFL Power Rankings Countdown: #16 Pittsburgh Steelers - Mile High Report

They Said It: Flacco's agent says his client's contract is a three-year deal

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"I'm not apologetic for the fact this is really a three-year deal, there's no way they can afford $29 million a couple of years from now,'' Linta told USA Today. "I'm not apologetic. They chose to walk away.''

Joe Flacco agent Joe Linta -- Baltmore Ravens made dumb move in 2012 - ESPN

They Said It: NFL Draft Zone lavishes praise on Steelers draft

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But the best pick in their draft didn’t come until the last pick. Nick Williams of Samford was the steal in the draft...this kid is a freak. He is a pure athlete, who jumped a 33 inch vertical and ran a 4.8 forty weighing in over 300 pounds. Pittsburgh loves their interior defensive lineman and this kid is a hole stuffer. I just can’t believe the Steelers are not getting more love from the Media for this draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers scouts killed the NFL Draft this year » NFL Draft Zone

They Said It: Browns going downtown in 2013

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"Defenses will be shocked to say the least with how much we're running downfield," Browns WR Josh Gordon said, per the Akron Beacon Journal. "I've never ran this much as a wide receiver ever in my life, and that's a good thing. And not just me, everyone from the slot guys to running backs, everyone's got passing plays in the system."

Josh Gordon: Cleveland Browns' air show will shock NFL - NFL.com

They Said It: Ryan Clark on teammate Troy Polamalu

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"I don't know how I could live with Troy still playing and me not playing," Clark said. "And I don't know if I want to leave him here playing (while playing elsewhere)."

Veteran Clark envisions finishing career as a member of Steelers | TribLIVE

Happy birthday, Greg Lloyd, from Steeler Nation

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Pittsburgh Steelers ‏@steelers 57m We would like to wish Greg Lloyd a very Happy Birthday from #SteelersNation

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They Said It: Hood's comments draw criticism

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Nick ‏@IronCity17 44m @NealCoolong Ziggy Hood needs to more concerned about his own play! Hence get in shape! Forget #Flacco

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They Said It: Steelers and Pens sharing similarities

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@pittjess11 @NealCoolong But some of the #Pens play like #Steelers ☺ I wonder if Cooke has any aspirations to be a DB...

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Steelers say No to the Beanie (Wells)

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Pittsburgh Steelers Not Confident About Beanie Wells' Knee bit.ly/10NKciW— Pittsburgh Steelers (@Steelers_news) March 15, 2013

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Friday's NY Times Crossword Puzzle

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4 down, 7 letters: "Six time Lombardi Trophy winner"