2010 Steelers Journal

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Super Bowl XLV & Pro Bowl 11 Results

SUPER BOWL XLV
14-23

PRO BOWL 2011
07-52

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Record:12-4 Won Super Bowl
Division Record:2-4
AFC Record:8-4
NFC Record:4-0

Wins:Patriots, Texans, Saints, Bengals, Bills, Buccaneers, Dolphins, Panthers, Jets, Chiefs, Falcons, Ravens
Losses:Ravens, Browns, Bengals, Browns

Offensive Stats:
Points Per Game:26.3
Yards Per Game:363.8
Pass Yards Per Game:256.6
Rush Yards Per Game:107.1

Defensive Stats:
Points Per Game:18.4
Yards Per Game:235.5 #1 led league
Pass Yards Per Game:161.4 #1 led league
Rush Yards Per Game:74.12

Awards:
Steelers Rookie of the Year:Rolando McClain
32 TAK, 2 SACK, 1 FF

Steelers Offensive Player of the Year:Santonio Holmes
81 REC, 1060 YDS,8 TD

Steelers Defensive Player of the Year:James Harrison
64 TAK, 25 SACK, 2 FF, 14 LOSS (tied league lead in sacks)

Steelers Special Teams Player of the Year:Joe McKnight
55 ATT, 1576 YDS, 2 TD, 28.6 AVG, 98 LONG (led league in average)

Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowlers:
TE Heath Miller, LT Max Starks, RT Willie Colon, LG Chris Kemoeatu, C Justin Hartwig, DT Casey Hampton, ROLB James Harrison, LOLB LaMarr Woodley, CB William Gay

NFL MVP 2010:Tom Brady
5348 YDS, 49 TD, 18 INT


The Pittsburgh Steelers currently by default have the 32nd overall selections of the 2011 Draft.

William Gay was voted Best NFL Defensive Back of 2010.
Max Starks was voted Best NFL Offensive Lineman of 2010.

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Dick Lebeau Retires

In what may be a sad day for Steeler Nation Legendary Defensive Co-Ordinator Dick Lebeau who last year in 2010 was inducted into the hall of fame, has announced his retirement, When he entered the Steelers Organisation for a second time in 2004, he instantly guided them to the number 1 ranked defence only giving up 258.4 per game.

In 7 years of service his defence was ranked #1 an incredible five times, and 6 times in the top 5, including a streak of 4 years of being the #1 ranked defence.

His replacement will be Jerry Gray who was the Defensive Co-Ordinator for the Buffalo Bills from 2001-2005, in which his defense in 2003, 2004 were ranked #2.

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Mike Tomlin named 2010 Coach of the Year

NFL.COM reports that Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin has been awarded the Coach of the Year award after coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Super Bowl and winning it, although they far from even had a slight presence of domination in their division they won it through their unbeaten record in outer division games.

"Thrivin' to Surivin' we will unleash hell in future seasons we will continue to build upon our 2010 success and move forward"

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Steelers Resign Many Players, Surpise a Few


Santonio Holmes recieved a big paycheck, will remain in the burgh for quite some time

NFL.COM reports that the Steelers wanted to get their would be free agents back to Pittsburgh, they made some surprising moves.

They resigned Ike Taylor to a 1 year deal worth $5.76M with a bonus of $1.64M, it's unclear why Pittsburgh did this as he had a contract holdout for the better part of near 10 months. If the Steelers do draft a cornerback in the early rounds, it's almost probable Ike will be cut at the end of training camp.

LaMarr Woodley who was voted to the Pro Bowl and wanted to be back with Pittsburgh was pleased to announce on his twitter page that he signed a 7 year deal worth $53.61M, with a bonus of $15.13M, combing him and James Harrisons money it's well over $100M.

The Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes cashed in his cheque as he agreed to a 5 year deal worth $32M. Whilst Defensive Back of 2010 William Gay signed a 3 year deal worth $18M and Offensive Lineman Willie Colon came cheap has he agreed to a 3 year deal worth $15M.

Among others signed was Goaline Sensation who plowed in 4 touchdowns last year Isaac Redman and special teams aces Daniel Sepulveda, Anthony Madison and Keyaron Fox.

Dennis Dixon and Tony Hills signed 1 year deals through restricted free agency.

Among the ones let go were Mewelde Moore, Chris Hoke, Arnold Frazier, Roy Lewis and Tuff Harris.

Don't expect the Steelers to dip into Free Agency too much as the Draft will be soon.

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Huff Signs Backup Tender

NFL.COM has released information regarding the release of Oakland Raiders Free Saftey Michael Huff who was a first round pick selection in the 2006 draft.

His Career can be redeemed as he enters the Steelers Training Camp as #2 behind the veteran Ryan Clark and above 26 year Old Ryan Mundy.

He's on the outside looking in for a roster spot but if he plays well he might just secure himself as a backup.

Last Night Huff agreed to $1.16M deal for one year, Among others signed were Quarterback Mike Reilly for training camp purposes and Wide Reciever Sinorice Moss

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Jacquizz Rodgers takes a visit to PA

NFL.COM reports that the Steelers brought in Oregon State's Running Back sensation Jacquizz Rodgers.

Reports say that he visited the Steelers complex for the better part of 4 hours before visiting the Philadelphia Eagles.

Reports also come that the Steelers showed Virginia Techs Tyrod Taylor, Dyrell Roberts and Gator Janoris Jenkins around the complex and discussed the NFL with them.

With the draft fast approaching the Steelers may be looking for a 3rd string Quarterback where Injuries has haunted them the last 2 years.

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Steelers Draft 2011 Results Released

With the Steelers picking at 32, they traded down twice to get their cornerback, the first Cornerback drafted by the Steelers since 1997 and first from Florida since 1991 when they selected Defensive End Huey Richardson. They traded spots with Philadelphia because the Cowboys were going to select him, they gave disgruntled Cornerback Ike Taylor in return. They then traded spots with Minnesota to play safe and select him and the cost of Tyrod Taylor and the 2nd round pick.

The Steelers never drafted Tyrod Taylor but they aquired big college players such as Julio Jones, Jacquizz Rodgers and others.

Steelers 2011 Selections

JANORIS JENKINS FLORIDA Rd:1 PICK 21
JACQUIZZ RODGERS OREGON ST Rd:3 PICK 96
JULIO JONES ALABAMA Rd:4 PICK 128
TRACY MANNINGHAM BYU Rd:5 PICK 160
REGGIE ELLIS KANSAS ST Rd:6 PICK 192
BRANDON HARRIS ALABAMA Rd:7 PICK 224

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1st Round Selections

1	TB 	ROBERT GRIFFIN 	QB/BAYLOR
2 	KC 	CLINT BOILING	LT/GEORGIA
3	OAK	SAM JENKINS	LT/IOWA
4	DET	BRICE BUTLER	WR/USC
5	CLE	WILLIAM GREEN	RE/FLORIDA
6	MIA	LARRY ANDERSON	LT/OKLAHOMA ST.
7	ARI	WILSON MAYS	ROLB/UTAH
8	JAX	MANNY ABREU	ROLB/RUTGERS
9	NYG	DEANTAE GREEN	ROLB/NEVADA
10	BUF	DEANGELO TYSON	DT/GEORGIA
11	GB	JARVIS HUMPHREY	DT/COLORADO
12	SF	JURRELL CASEY	DT/USC
13	TB	MARCUS FORSTON	DT/MIAMI
14	HOU	BRANDON THOMPSONDT/CLEMSON
15	CHI	CYLDE HENDRICKS	LT/OKLAHOMA
16	STL	JERRELL HARRIS	ROLB/ALABAMA
17	SD	A.J. GREEN	WR/GEORGIA
18	MIA	ROD DAVIS 	DT/DUKE
19 	NO	MIKE MARTIN	DT/USF
20	CIN	JOHNATHAN RAINEYLOLB/NEW MEXICO
21**	PIT	JANORIS JENKINS	CB/FLORIDA
22	WAS	MICHAEL FLOYD	WR/NOTRE DAME
23	BAL	TEMPLETON HARDY	DT/SYRACUSE
24	IND	JAMES WILSON	RG/FLORIDA
25	KC	JAKE LOCKER	QB/WASHINGTON
26	NE	JERRY FRANKLIN	ROLB/ARKANSAS
27	DEN	JARRELL BARBOUR	FS/ARIZONA ST.
28**	MIN	KRIS O'DOWD	C/USC
29	DAL	MICHAEL BREWSTERRT/OHIO STATE
30	TEN	TANDON DOSS	WR/INDIANA	
31 	CAR	--------------------------------
32**	PHI	CHARLES SCOTT 	HB/LSU

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Can't be bothered to make this once fancy...

Janoris Jenkins $38.01M, $6.50M, 5 Years.
Jacquizz Rodgers $5.51M, $1.02M, 3 Years.
Julio Jones $7.13M, $1.17M, 3 Years.
Tracy Manningham $3.76M, $570K, 3 Years
Reggie Ellis $3.89M, $660K, 3 Years
Brandon Harris $3.56M, $450K, 3 Years

Frank Summer and Sinorice Moss has been released.

Signed Jon Alston to 2 year deal worth $1.89M