Behind the Steel Curtain Feb 28, 2015
Mike Wallace wants to return to Steelers, here's why that's funny
Wallace had former teammate Brandon Gibson speak for him after Wallace didn't play in the second half in Week 17 of the 2014 season. He has no one to speak for him now, as reports suggest he's interested in a return to Pittsburgh. The Steelers have taken considerable pains to move past the Young Money mini-epoch in Pittsburgh. They gave Antonio Brown a $42 million contract after just his second year, a rare move for the franchise. They matched New England's one year contract offer for Emmanuel Sanders, giving him a significant raise on his one-year restricted free agency tender. They let...
Behind the Steel Curtain Feb 17, 2015
Steelers 2015 depth chart: Young Steelers receivers enhance strength of team
Everything starts and ends with Antonio Brown but the depth the Steelers have been building at the wide receiver positions is impressive. Expect a big year from them in 2015. The Pittsburgh Steelers hit free agency hard last year, bringing in a handful of veteran players to earn starting roles and improve depth. Here is a position-by-position look at the Steelers depth chart going into this year's March 10 start of free agency. PITTSBURGH -- Along with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and running back Le'Veon Bell, wideout Antonio Brown was among the Steelers biggest offensive weapons. His...
Behind the Steel Curtain Feb 17, 2015
See a few scouting profiles of Antonio Brown before the 2010 Combine
The Steelers future All Pro receiver wasn't exactly painted as a future league star. Keep that in mind when evaluating draft prospects today. Lacks size. Not tall and does not possess enough bulk at this time. - NFL.com Central Michigan's Antonio Brown declared for the NFL Draft in 2010, just a junior from a smaller school, but one who put up huge numbers. In three seasons, he racked up 3,199 receiving yards on 305 catches, scoring 22 times. He also rushed for 598 yards for the Chippewas, adding another four touchdowns. The scouts didn't see it. Rated number 37 out of 276 WR's - NFL Draft...
Behind the Steel Curtain Feb 11, 2015
Steelers WR Antonio Brown honored as Dapper Dan Sportsman of the Year
The last two Steelers to win the yearly Pittsburgh Post Gazette award were Mike Tomlin in 2008 and Jerome Bettis in 2005. Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown joined an illustrious group of Pittsburghers Tuesday when he was given the 2014 Dapper Dan Sportsman of the Year award. Along with current Steelers Ben Roethlisberger and coach Mike Tomlin, he joined Jerome Bettis, Terry Bradshaw, Francos Harris, Joe Greene and John Stallworth, as winners of the yearly award given to Pittsburgh athletes and contributors by the Post Gazette. Brady, Pa, product and Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim...
