Archive for July, 2010:
Steelers sign 1st rd pick Pouncey to 5 year deal
They have now signed all of their draft picks to contracts.
SOURCE: PFT
Tomlin, Colbert can grab a Snickers
Cause they ain’t going anywhere for awhile. Both have signed multi-year extensions, that will have them here for the foreseeable future. Its hard to argue that Kevin Colbert has been anything less than spectacular, especially in his first round selections. His has never drafted a bust in the first round, and that has kept the Steelers as perennial favorites in the AFC North (though 2010 may be an exception). And Tomlin won a Super Bowl in his second season, though he does have a few doubters who believe he has only won with “Cowher’s players.”
Willie Colon Tears ACL, Will Miss Entire Season
We didn’t need any more bad news, but we certainly got it this afternoon when we learned that right tackle Willie Colon will miss the entire 2010 season with a torn ACL. He is regarded in the media as one of the top young right tackles in the league, though among Steeler fans he’s far less popular.
Source: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_691440.html