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NFL Draft 2013: Pittsburgh Steelers comprehensive coverage
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May 5, 2013
Steelers 'lack creativity' in their front office
One writer somehow draws a comparison between Steelers first round pick Jarvis Jones and former Steelers great James Harrison. This is, according to the writer, a bad thing.
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May 5, 2013
Golic named to Best Undrafted Rookies list
Notre Dame interior offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. has a great opportunity to impress coaches at multiple positions this preseason.
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May 3, 2013
Steelers QB situation was getting old
For the past few seasons, the Steelers relied on long-time veterans to backup their franchise quarterback. According to Kevin Colbert, it was time to change their minds.
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May 2, 2013
Colbert calls Bell an NFL back
Before the draft, whether the Steelers would draft a running back was still a question. The Steelers answered with a pick in round-two and have continued to invest more and more hope in him ever since.
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April 30, 2013
Steelers are set for one hot summer
With the off-season roster all but full, the Steelers are gearing up for organized team functions. Based on the team's actions this off-season, everybody has to earn their job and pull their own weight.
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April 30, 2013
Haley happy Wheaton ran a 4.45
Maybe Steelers third round pick Markus Wheaton felt badly about running "only" a 4.45 40-yard dash. Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley didn't care; he was happy he did.
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April 30, 2013
Pittsburgh ranked seventh in TV market for Draft
As the proud and storied franchise attempted to pick itself up off the mat after falling flat in 2012, released television ratings from the draft illustrate an entire city which was perched on the edge of their seats in anticipation.
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April 30, 2013
What can we surmise from the Steelers 2013 draft?
Nothing. Or at least, nothing we thought from our immediate reactions on draft day.
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April 30, 2013
Kiper: Jones will make an impact his rookie year
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper says Jarvis Jones will be one rookie defensive player making a big impact this season.
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April 30, 2013
Le'Veon Bell Truck Stick
On one of Le'Veon Bell's 36 carries against Nebraska, he lays out a safety who's in the hole trying to make a tackle. He gets Bell to the ground, but it's obvious who wins this battle.
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April 29, 2013
Jarvis Jones must earn starting job
Head coach Mike Tomlin and linebackers coach Keith Butler are very pleased with their first round pick from Georgia, but they remain adamant starting positions are not handed out in relation to a player's draft position.
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April 29, 2013
Steelers rookies on Twitter
All nine of the Steelers draft picks are on Twitter, get their handles here.
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April 29, 2013
Only watch if you like big hits
Steelers sixth-round draft pick announced his presence with authority at the Senior Bowl in January.
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April 29, 2013
Linebackers are supposed to be track stars now?
Jarvis Jones, the Steelers first pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, was passed over by several teams due to his poor showing at his Pro Day--including 4.9 40 time. The Steelers wasted no time selecting Jones. They seemed to be more impressed with his play.
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April 29, 2013
5 things learned about the Steelers from the draft
The Steelers had a draft that appears to be focused on character and leadership as much as physical ability. While there are still questions that remain, many were answered in just the last four days.
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April 29, 2013
How Le'Veon Bell can help Steelers passing game
A running back that can catch can open up the playbook for an offensive coordinator. Here is one example how.
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April 29, 2013
Steelers Draft Breakdown: safety Shamarko Thomas
Syracuse safety Shamarko Thomas is a passionate player who may have to refine his tackling technique and press coverage to avoid penalties in the NFL. But as Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says, it's better to say "woah" than "hurry up."
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April 29, 2013
BTSC readers give draft a B
A poll of BTSC readers reveal the vast majority give the Steelers' 2013 Draft Class strong approval ratings.
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April 29, 2013
Jones and Bell headline Steelers draft class
The Draft is over and it is time to break down the Steelers work. This years class focused on filling needs with individuals who were leaders in college and they selected all but one of their players from big name schools.
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April 28, 2013
Shamarko Thomas's Wacky 40
Steelers fourth-round draft pick Shamarko Thomas may have gotten to escape into anonymity after his infamous 40-yard dash fall, but thanks to the glory of the Internet, we will get to look at it again and again.
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April 28, 2013
Steelers took Eddie Lacy off their draft board
A report in the Post-Gazette Sunday suggests the Steelers were scared off by an injury Alabama RB Eddie Lacy had, and took him off their draft board.
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April 28, 2013
Mel Kiper says Steelers 'get some bite back'
The Steelers "get some of their bite back" according to ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.
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April 28, 2013
Steelers Draft Evaluation: CB Terry Hawthorne
Steelers fifth-round cornerback Terry Hawthorne looks like an earlier round pick going off his tape from 2011. In 2012, he seems uninterested several times. It's unclear which player the Steelers will have in camp come July.
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April 28, 2013
Steelers Draft Evaluation: WR Markus Wheaton
The Steelers stole wide receiver Markus Wheaton in the third round. With sprinter's speed and a veteran's sense of balance and route-running, he can get on the field very soon in his career and he will make an impact in the Steelers' offense.
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April 28, 2013
2013 Draft first in 50 years with no RB in Round 1
With Alabama's Eddie Lacy still available, the Steelers selected running back Le'Veon Bell with the 48th pick on Friday. But maybe the bigger story wasn't Pittsburgh's selection. Maybe it was that the team still had so many backs to choose from.