All day long Steeler Nation has been clamoring for Anthony Madison to be back on the roster, and now he is. Presumably this is a move to continue to unleash hell upon the special teams unit. Corey Ivy did a decent job this last week on special teams, but he recorded no tackles.

It is hard to say what the fix for the steelers is on special teams. However, it is worth noting that with Madison back the Steelers can (I believe) deploy a coverage unit exactly the same as one that they deployed last year.

Not quite, but drew bennett did.

"Man, those arms are looking short."

Got to love Tomlin.

No really, this time it is official. Unfortunately, the steelers were unable to exchange Foote for a draft pick. This may be because no one offered a pick good enough, or because the steelers were just being a swell organization and letting Foote go wherever he chooses for a new contract.

I know one is a long-snapper, but...

Anyone think it is coincidence that Shipley's locker is next to Hartwig and Estermeyer's is next to Warren? Who gives a potential backup LS a real locker and Ziggy Hood a temporary one? Tomlin is a huge jerk, and I love him for it.

What a great fluff piece, with some truly amazing quotes from Colon.

"It was weird to see guys look around and see who is going to lead," said Colon. "I try to not lead by talking, but by actions. I thought I did a fair job of that this year."

"For Darnell and I it was about being on the same page. A lot of times when you do that you know each other without even talking. Some of the great lines do things without communicating. They just know. I think that’s what we are on the verge of becoming."

Sorry to dym if this was featured on a six-pack.

Lord Byron is moving on to a team where he will probably get to compete for a starting roster position. It would have been nice if the steelers could have retained his services, but it is not surprising that Byron is moving on.

Best of luck to him and his new team. He was a class-act number two for the steelers. Without him we likely lose the skins game and things could have worked out a lot differently this past year.

Lets look for Batch to get resigned and Dixon to show enough in the pre-season to be active for game days.

Could definitely be Spaeth's replacement...

"Terrific size and bulk...Strong and powerful...Outstanding blocker...Is stout at the point of attack...Gets a good push in the run game...Able to fit in space...Understands leverage, positioning and angles...Adequate hands...Uses his frame well as a receiver...Real tough...A hard worker. "

Isn't going to WOW anyone with his catching ability or YAC, but when was the last time Spaeth has?

http://post-gazette.com/pg/09098/961392-100.stm

Steel Curtain Radio, a steeler podcast (for a steeler nation), lands an interview with Max Starks. Great to see the homegrown media get this kind of access.

I know, I know, Bruce Davis has a website? Seriously? I guess if a 13 year old kids can have their own website nowadays then it's only fair.

There has been some talk about him lately in terms of what he has been up to besides the "FO expecting more from him". Nothing too specific there on his blog, but worth a read for some information.

"After getting drafted last spring, Davis spent all of this season transforming himself into an outside linebacker. There’s no place in the league for a 6-foot, 3-inch, 234-pound defensive end. So he put on 20 pounds, discarded his three-point stance and learned the ways of a ‘backer.’"

This isn't quite official yet, but supposedly according to tsn and vancouver sun the deal is to be done today.

Stefan Logan is a punt and kick returner. As a 3rd-down back he also ran for 889 yards on 122 carries, and caught 52 passes for 477 yards. If he makes the team I doubt he'll see 3rd downs. Stats mean nothing from the CFL, but hopefully we won't have to hear rumors about the steelers wasting a draft pick on a returner this year.

Steelers continue attempting to deal with issues on the team cheaply.

It's curious that they can talk about Fitzgerald getting blocked on the sideline and how he could have made the tackle if his guy wasn't in the way. You'd think while "breaking down" the play they could mention him running out of bounds for 40 yards.

This could mean a lot of things, including:
1) Legursky will be a backup for centers/guards.
2) Legursky has shown enough to fight for center or guard spots. Huge implications here.
3) We need a backup longsnapper.

A great collection of Super Bowl pictures - stunning.

A video of Troy crowd-surfing in the parade. Classic.

It doesn't rile me up that much when a mascot sneezes into the towel or their mascot stomps on it.

Still, it was nice of them to guarantee a victory for the steelers.