Tomlin recently announced he will know who his number 1 QB will be going into training camp. He's seen all three prospects play. He's developed one of them, signed another, and was introduced to a long time vet when he arrived in 07'. I believe he will make the best decision based on all the tangibles and intangibles, but here's SoCal's take on the first Steelers' QB controversy in a while.

via prod.static.steelers.clubs.nfl.com

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 Hey guys, I know that this question doesn't belong here. I would have made a FanShot poll but I couldn't so here goes:

             If you could have your own preference, would you rather the blog text be gold and the background be black? Or do you like the blog the way it is? 

Reason I ask is because a lot of the blogs I look at have black backgrounds. They realize that white backgrounds are like staring into a flashlight and trying to read text. After a while it pains my eyes. I have a cheap little laptop so the screen isn't near the best but it gets the job done.

SB Nation's entire site has white backgrounds. I'm sure it can't be changed. I spend a lot of time, like many of you, on the this site. I just wanted to see if some people are having the same experience I am.

Sorry again for taking up FanPost space.

Dwyer was the 2008 Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year. He was a four star prospect and was wanted by many of the top football teams in the NCAA. He supposedly ran a 10.81 in the 100 yard dash and was second in the state of Georgia, as well as recording a 4.48 in the 40 yard dash. Jon Dwyer was award Georgia's Player of the year(football). Dwyer got plenty of playing time last year as the backup running back to senior Tashard Choice. He played in all thirteen games during his freshman year. Tashard Choice was battling leg injuries during the course of the 2007 season which is big part of why Dwyer got to be on the field so much. Dwyer rushed for 436 yards on 82 attempts and 9 touchdowns. He had enough success on the football field that he was named to the 2007 ACC All Freshman Team.

 

Jonathan Dwyer is also known as, "The Diesel" and "D-Train," deemed by the play-by-play announcer of Georgia Tech, Wes Durham. Jonathan Dwyer is on watch for being the best running back in the ACC again and also possibly the best in the nation. Tashard Choice, now with the Dallas Cowboys, tells the magazine, "He's going to be among the leading rushers in the country next year, and if he stays healthy, he could lead the nation in rushing. He's that good." He's expected to be in the running for the Heisman the entire year if he can stay healthy and produces at the level that he did as a Sophomore.

Via Wikipedia.

So what do you guys think? He's not a lightning back. He's a people-mover. I'm telling you all signs point to us becoming a Powerful running team.

Discuss:

Some are upset, some are content, and others are stoked. I'm pretty damn stoked. It's not sexy. It's not flashy. But, picking Maurkice Pouncey in the 1st was a smart move. We just shored up a porous line with a stud who can give us some interior push. This move opens up options for our current lineman that we didn't have before. With a new line coach I think the 2010 Steeler Offense will actually start pushing people around.

Some wanted Bulaga and I can't say that he wouldn't work for us, but our need was better met with Pouncey. The inside is where we hurt the most. A lot of crazy trades were made today. Some were smart and some left people scratching their heads. *cough Tebow cough. Tomorrow is a new day and a new round. What do we have left to address? ILB, CB, S, RB, WR? I think we need to grab a RB to make an impact and preserve Mendy. I wouldn't cry myself to sleep if we walked out of this draft without a CB. Reason being that we have 2 rooks in that department that can make the leap this year. An ILB would be nice depth. A WR would be fantastic and a Safety is need.

What are your thoughts where we go from here? Trade up? Trade down? Who do you still want. Let's get at it.

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If you thought we got hosed on the Holmes deal you need to sit down. Fictional Football Talk is reporting, mere minutes after the Holmes trade, that the Seattle Seahawks have aquired Ben Roethlisberger for the last pick in the 2010 NFl Draft. If the FO is trying to send a message through the Steelers locker room that they aren't dealing with problem players, they have succeeded.

The Steelers will now be holding a QB Competition in training camp between 2nd year Dennis Dixon, Veteran Charlie Batch, and a fig Tree. Rumor has it that the Fig tree's QB rating from 2009 sits well with Tomlin. The Steelers have also deferred the Lombardi of 2008 to be constantly moved between NY and Seattle since the 2 players that earned it are no longer in Pittsburgh and want to be close to their trophy.

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I didn't think it would happen. This is nuts. Please someone explain to me how a former 1st rounder and super bowl MVP is worth a 5th round pick. We no longer have a number 1 receiver. We have to be drafting a receiver in either the 1st or 2nd. Friday, the man who actually threw the glass at the woman whom accused Tone of assault and battery came forward and admitted he was the one. But there has to be some substance abuse problems going on that the FO knew about before bringing in Battle and bringing back Antwaan. I don't know about the rest of the community but I am shocked that: A) they would let him leave B) they would let him leave for a 5th rounder! C) to the Jets? So now between Braylon and Tone, the Jets are starting to build a star studded team. I'm nervous guys. I need to go lie down.

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If you don't watch South Park stop reading. Tonight the season premier of South Park featured the subject of young successful men struggling with sex addiction. Guess who appeared numerously on the episode? Big Ben Roethlisberger. And I have to tell you. It was hilarious. The main subject was Tiger woods. Along with David Letterman, Bill Clinton and others. Now before any of you start jumping off and hating on South Park, just know that the creators put things on the show that they like.  Let me know your thoughts on it. If you haven't seen it and want to, You can watch it here at SouthParkStudios.com.  Poll will be added Saturday so stay tuned!

With all the off season drama, increased free agent activity, and draft mysteries, the State of the Steelers may have some heads spinning. Listening to SCR broadcast this morning with Jim Wexell really had me thinking. Are the Steelers going to run the ball more next year? Is our franchise getting away from its tried and proven system of building through the draft, and letting aging vets walk? Is this whole off season a mistake waiting to happen?

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From The Official Pittsburgh Steelers Facebook Page:

The Steelers have tendered four of their RFAs. Willie Colon at the first-round pick level, and William Gay, Daniel Sepulveda and Matt Spaeth at the original draft round level, which for Gay is a No. 5, for Sepulveda a No. 4 and for Spaeth a No. 3. The Steelers did not tender Carey Davis or Darnell Stapleton, so they become unrestricted free agents on March 5.

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Can someone tell me the record of the Steelers, when wearing the 60's throwback uniforms? I'm thinking like 2 total losses. All I do know is that we win in them more often than not. Thanks for any help guys.

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Chris Henry is in the hospital battling for his life with head injuries. He was reported to be ejected from a moving pickup. This supposedly happened after a domestic dispute in Charlotte. There's a thread over at Cincy Jungle where people are offereing their condolences, support, and prayers. I think in a time like this football should be moved back on the list of priorities. No one wants to see this happen to anyone; myself included. If you have a chance follow the link and let the Bengal regulars know that we care. Pull through Slim!

Since my last post went up in flames, I've decided to take another shot at this.  I don't want to quit BTSC. I believe it is still one of the best sources for anything Pittsburgh Steelers.

The following are recommendations. 

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Halftime now and it looks sad sad sad. Someone is going to lose a job. If they don't then they're going to lose a fan. We can't even handle the browns on any side of the football. What the hell is the problem. The O-line looks dumbfounded, the corners look lazy, the QB looks helpless.

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   Warren Sapp and myself just got goosebumps listening to Mike Tomlin's post game conference. He was clearly upset about the loss. He clearly didn't want to hear questions from reporters asking if he thought it was a positive outing. They didn't win. Nothing is positive. But the man promised Steeler Nation and the rest of the world that the Black & Gold would unleash HELL in December.

   Now I like warm cocoa by the fire. A good book to read. And a white Christmas would be sweet in San Diego. But ya know what I really want for Christmas? Hell. Pure uncut Colombian hell delivered at the hands of Mike Tomlin. I want this team to catch fire from hell. I want to run the table in December. I want this championship team to grab the Raiders, the Browns, the Packers, the Dirty Birds, and the Dolphins by the throat and make them scream for mercy. I want domination.  More Hell after the jump...

Give em' hell

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Hey guys. I would love to be the guy to break down Ben's performances after getting rattled. My dad said today that the last time he got concussed they pulled him out of the game cause we were getting blown out!? I don't remember that. So since I have family over, and have no time to do it, I was wondering if there's a way any of you could get those stats. Does Ben choke after getting concussed or does he come out and play like the gunslinger we all love? Thanks BTSC you guys rock! Happy turkey day. Get yer fill!