Homepage > NFL - Steelers

NFL


Pittsburgh Steelers 2008 Draft Preview

(Sports Network) - After giving up a bloated 47 sacks last season, then losing top offensive lineman Alan Faneca (Jets) to free agency, it would be something of a shock if the Steelers choose anything but o-line help with their No. 23 pick. Local product and tackle Jeff Otah (Pitt), guard Branden Albert (Virginia), and tackle Gosder Cherilus (Boston College) have been among the frequently-mentioned names that might fall to the Steelers at No. 23. The rest of the draft could go in a number of different directions for Pittsburgh. Personnel to fit Mike Tomlin's preferred 4-3, Tampa-2 defensive scheme is among the possible priorities (though Tomlin insist he's not changing the scheme), as is receiving help (preferably tall receiving help, per Ben Roethlisberger's request) and a running back to serve as insurance following the broken leg suffered by Willie Parker last December.

2007 Record: 10-6

First Pick: No. 23

Number of Selections: 6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2007 - Lawrence Timmons (LB, Florida State); 2006 - Santonio Holmes (WR, Ohio State); 2005 - Heath Miller (TE, Virginia); 2004 - Ben Roethlisberger (QB, Miami-Ohio); 2003 - Troy Polamalu (SS, USC); 2002 - Kendall Simmons (OG, Auburn); 2001 - Casey Hampton (DT, Texas); 2000 - Plaxico Burress (WR, Michigan State); 1999 - Troy Edwards (WR, Louisiana Tech); 1998 - Alan Faneca (OG, LSU); 1997 - Chad Scott (CB, Maryland); 1996 - Jamain Stephens (OT, North Carolina A&T); 1995 - Mark Bruener (TE, Washington); 1994 - Charles Johnson (WR, Colorado); 1993 - Deon Figures (CB, Colorado); 1992 - Leon Searcy (OT, Miami-Florida); 1991 - Huey Richardson (LB, Florida); 1990 - Eric Green (TE, Liberty).

Pittsburgh Steelers

News

Camp Tomlin
Are you ready for some football? Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is back for the 2008 season! More
ALSO INSIDE: Talk About The Steelers

If family members who own the Pittsburgh Steelers sell all or part of the team to outside interests, the Allegheny County controller wants the team to repay at least some of the $281 million taxpayers ponied up to build Heinz Field. More

Ryan Mundy
The Pittsburgh Steelers reach three-year agreements with two more draft picks -- safety Ryan Mundy of West Virginia and quarterback Dennis Dixon of Oregon. More


All parties with a stake in the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers' ownership seek to do right, specifically for the Rooneys, for their families. More
Dan Rooney Interview; McGinley Not Selling

Dan Rooney
Four Rooney brothers who collectively own a majority of the Pittsburgh Steelers hire a financial adviser "to evaluate their alternatives." Meanwhile, a relative in the McGinley family says his stake in the team isn't up for sale. More
Inside: Hear Dan Rooney-Sally Wiggin Interview

Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers released running back Najeh Davenport Saturday.

Scoreboard

Sat, Jan. 5FINAL
Jacksonville (10-4) 31
Pittsburgh (9-5) 29

About Action Sports Sunday

Action Sports Sunday set
11:30 pm on WTAE Channel 4. See who's on this week's show and submit your question! More


Survey

Do you agree with the punishment (fine, loss of draft picks) the NFL handed to the New England Patriots and coach Bill Belichick?

Sports E-News

Sign up to receive daily sports headlines.