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April 5, 2013
Steelers Free Agency: bigger picture is alarming
Having refused to pay the price of releasing aging or expensive veterans, and failed draft picks costing the team even more, the Steelers GM Kevin Colbert is now paying the piper, twice, as he attempts to rebuild a playoff caliber team.
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April 4, 2013
NFLPA: Steelers $2 million under cap, 48 signed
NFLPA assistant executive director George Atallah released their full salary cap numbers for each team, showing there is still a lot of money to be spent.
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March 30, 2013
Salary Cap Standing after March
With the dust all but settled from the free-agency twister which re-arranged parts of the NFL landscape in March, the Steelers are still in relatively good shape as they look forward to the draft.
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March 15, 2013
Free agency salary cap aftermath
It's been a long three days, and the Steelers have been more active than in years-past, although to mixed reviews from its fan-base. Here's a look at the updated numbers as they stand.
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March 13, 2013
Where the Steelers are in terms of the salary cap
With the first official day of the new league year officially in the books, here is a quick snapshot of the team's current cap situation entering day two.
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March 10, 2013
The heart of the economic issue facing Steelers
The Steelers wouldn't have to restructure the contracts of veterans if they have less expensive alternatives in place. And the size of contracts being given to quarterbacks is a problem only experienced by teams with high end quarterbacks.
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March 2, 2013
Steelers under NFL $123 million salary cap for now
The restructuring of three contracts, those of Ben Roethlisberger, Lawrence Timmons and Antonio Brown, brought the Steelers under the recently increased league salary cap of $123 million. There are still moves to make, however.
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March 1, 2013
Players are temporary investments
Thanks to a leveling salary cap, the value of the average NFL player will plateau as well, as will their career's life expectancy.
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February 28, 2013
Roethlisberger restructures contract
The third player of the off-season took one for the team by taking their pay up front, moving the Steelers closer to being salary cap compliant.
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February 27, 2013
Brown restructures contract
Yesterday, Timmons took a pay advance to help the Steelers clear cap space. Today, Brown followed suit freeing up a little more.
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February 26, 2013
Timmons restructures contract
Hours after rumors began to swirl about possible restructures before the end of the week, Albert Breer reports Timmons' deal is done.
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February 26, 2013
Steelers begin their off-season moves
With the new league year swiftly approaching, Ed Bouchette reports the Steelers are making the first steps toward complying with the NFL salary cap.
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February 21, 2013
NFL salary cap expected to top $122 million
As the new league year slowly approaches, the NFL has been crunching the numbers to find the true level of the salary cap, which looks to be higher than originally projected.
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February 19, 2013
Steelers salary cap: timing is everything
With the first deadline of the 2013 salary cap season quickly approaching, the noose has begun to tighten around the neck of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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February 18, 2013
The time for change may be upon us
The Steelers face several huge questions this offseason regarding their salary cap and several long-time veterans such as Brett Keisel. Perhaps the only solution for future relevance is the "March Massacre" that Steelers fans have been dreading.
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February 17, 2013
Mocking the Steelers roster: Offense vs. Defense
To prevent a complete offensive implosion, the Steelers could decide to jettison the consistent defense which has carried them up until now.
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February 12, 2013
Colon wrongly targeted for release
Everyone is looking for a scapegoat after a dismal season with no post-season opportunities. Unfortunately, they are foolishly putting the wrong head on the chopping block.
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February 11, 2013
Mocking the Steelers roster: The price for loyalty
Trying to keep their prized bulls may just cost the Steelers the family farm if they don't put them out to pasture before it's too late.
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February 8, 2013
Mocking the Steelers roster: In with the new
Restructuring contracts, releasing veterans and re-signing free-agents sound great when squeezing a team under the cap; but the impact on future seasons is undeniable.
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February 7, 2013
It's time to extend Roethlisberger's contract
The Steelers can get some cap relief as well as lay down the groundwork for the future of the team's transitioning roster of core players.
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February 5, 2013
Mocking the Steelers Roster: Out with the old
As the AFC North unanimously celebrates the retirement of a legendary linebacker, two more of its defensive legends may be forced to do the same without the confetti, champagne and controversy.
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February 3, 2013
Steelers salary cap options: The end of an era
The big game is upon us celebrating not only the coronation of a new champion, but the official end to the 2012 NFL season. Brace yourselves. The off-season is here.
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February 1, 2013
Steelers salary cap options: Special Teams
While the new coordinator will have his hands full with an uninspiring group, the front office will have their hands full deciding who the coordinator will have to work with.
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January 30, 2013
Steelers salary cap options: Defensive Line
A changing of the guard is taking place amongst arguably the most crucial component of Pittsburgh's consistently dominant defense.
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January 29, 2013
Steelers salary cap options: wide receivers
With their prized thoroughbred prepared to bolt when the gates are opened, the Steelers will need their young stallions and ponies to carry playoff hopes through next season.