Steelers Sign Kevan Barlow

Still seeking to fill the void they experienced last season when the retirement of Jerome Bettis left the offense without a power-type tailback, the Pittsburgh Steelers have reached agreement with free agent Kevan Barlow on a one-year contract.

Financial details of the agreement, which has been rumored for the past several days, were not immediately available.

A Pittsburgh native who attended that city’s Peabody High School and then starred at the University of Pittsburgh, the six-year veteran signed the deal Thursday. He will be on the field Friday morning for the team’s first mandatory minicamp under new coach Mike Tomlin.

Barlow, who grew up idolizing Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris, met with Pittsburgh officials last week. He also generated interest from several other teams, including the Indianapolis Colts, after he was released by the New York Jets early in the spring.

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With the 15th Pick The Pittsburgh Steelers …..

Choose..

LINEBACKER LAWRENCE TIMMONS
LINEBACKER
FLORIDA STATE

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I’m not sure if I like this pick or not but for the most part I think it fills a hole and he’s a good fit for the 4-3. So, not a bad choice.

Despite never starting a game on defense before his junior year, was rated the ninth-best outside linebacker in college by ESPN prior to the 2006 campaign and named to Street & Smith’s All-American preseason list…Rated the fourth-best outside linebacker in the country by Rivals.com and named to Prep Star’s Top 100 team, in addition to picking up Super Prep Elite 50 honors as a senior at Wilson High School…He earned Defensive Player of the Year honors and was the top prep prospect in the state of South Carolina his final campaign.

I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

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Steelers Make Plans for 75th Season

The Steelers unveiled plans today to showcase the team’s 75th season with a broad range of events and festivities that will celebrate the legacy of the team and its players with fans worldwide.

From throwback uniforms to an All-Time Team and a new team mascot, the celebration will recognize the greatest moments in Steelers history. The All-Time Team that will represent the top players in the Pittsburgh Steelers history, selected by a vote of the fans.

A Steelers Legends Team will also be named to represent the Steelers top players prior to 1970. This team will be selected by a special panel of experts. Fans will also have an opportunity to enjoy a look back at the greatest plays and games in the entire 75-year history of the team.

The 75th Season Celebration will be led by Steelers Hall of Fame member Joe Greene, who wore the number 75, and will serve as the Honorary Captain for the season. All of the festivities are detailed and will be updated throughout 2007 in a special section of the Steelers website.

The Steelers unveiled a new 75th Season logo, which will be displayed on everything from the turf at Heinz Field to team uniforms and memorabilia that will available at all Steelers merchandise outlets. Throwback uniforms that represent the look of the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s will be worn by the team during two home games – September 16 vs. Buffalo and November 5 vs. Baltimore . Steelers Super Bowl XL MVP Hines Ward modeled the uniform today during the press conference. The new team mascot was unveiled and a Cricket “Name the Mascot” contest was announced, giving fans the opportunity to contribute ideas through the Steelers website. Information is available now for fans to participate in a contest to name the new mascot at www.steelers.com.

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Who Do We Need in the Draft?

Do we need a Linebacker to replace Porter? A good backup RB? Another playmaker at WR? A hard nosed Defensive lineman? Someone to protect Big Ben? Well, not one jumps out at me, in fact, they all do. What may take precedence for the Steelers is getting a versatile playmaker, outside linebacker or not, that will allow them to transition from a 3-4 to a 4-3 defense.

That is why the Steelers have been linked with players such as Florida State linebacker Lawrence Timmons and Nebraska defensive end Adam Carriker, to name a few, in mock drafts. Timmons appears capable of playing outside linebacker in both a 3-4 and 4-3 defense, and draft analysts have said the 6-foot-1, 234-pounder could also line up at defensive end in a 4-3 alignment.

Carriker, meanwhile, could line up at tackle in a 4-3 and end in a 3-4. He could possibly play outside linebacker in a 4-3, though speed would be a concern. “He’s big, he comes hard every play and to me, any defensive structure you want, Adam Carriker is going to fit into it,” ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper said.

What structure the Steelers will have is nothing more than an educated guess at this point.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, a 4-3 disciple, has said the Steelers will stick with the 3-4 at least through next season because their personnel is best suited for it.

Tomlin has dismissed the importance of base formations — he also hasn’t ruled out using both a 3-4 and a 4-3 as situations dictate — but who the Steelers draft, particularly in the first round, could give more than a glimpse into what shape the defense will take in future years.

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It’s officially over… sad but true.

I can’t believe the season we are having, it’s been unbelieveable. Which team will show up, which Ben will show up, which Defense will show up.. wow. That was a good old fashioned ass kicking by the Ravens, a team on a mission this year. They showed up to beat us and it was like we showed up to get paychecks……

This is almost the exact same team as last year, minus a few players. You can’t tell me that Randle El, Hope, Kimo an Bettis carried this team last year? Did they? How about tackling? When did we forget how to tackle? I hate to be negative but this has been a very frustrating year for Steeler Fans.

Well, I guess we’ll get a good draft pick and have an easier schedule last year and I can recoup some of the funds I spent going to the playoffsand Super Bowl last year…LMAO

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