SB Nation User Blog: _ET_

Faneca a Jet

_ET_ — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:14:28 -0000

I wish him the best as he goes forward. He was a player I was proud to route for. He always played hard and was willing to put the team first, exemplified by his move to LT for part of a season. Though I understand the business reasons of the Steelers, I am sad to see him go.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3271283

4 years for 32 million. He got 23 million in guarantees.

Steelers Cap Situation

_ET_ — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:19:42 -0000

Does anybody know an accurate resource for the Steelers cap situation with regards to every player counted on the cap? If so please let me know.

I would like to see where they spending their money position by position and how much space they should have.

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Hudson Houck...

_ET_ — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:28:21 -0000

It seems when ever I hear this guys name, its about how he is getting his teams OL to over achieve. Hudson Houck is the former O-Line coach of the Miami Dolphins. He also worked in SD. It has been suggested (with good reason) that we need to upgrade our O-Line coaching. If I had my druthers, the Steelers would get this guy, but it may be difficult. According to John Clayton (Insider I think):
http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?name=clayton_john

"Houck is in demand. Within a couple hours of his release from the Dolphins, seven teams called to express their interest. Houck is considered one of the best offensive line coaches in the league, which is one of the reasons he's paid like an offensive coordinator."

Starks Done For Year

_ET_ — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:03:11 -0000

Looks like T.Essex will get the start against Jax. Starks has a meniscus injury that will require surgery according to the Post-Gazette:

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08001/845874-66.stm

Also in here is a note that C. Kriewaldt has been placed on IR.

Silver Lining: At least we will be able to see Essex in action in order to evaluate if he has a future in this league.