Steelers Off-Season news

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Players prefer it, so grass it is at Heinz Field, 02/12/2008
After much discussion and reviewing the options available, the Steelers decided that the playing surface at Heinz Field will remain natural grass.

One of the key factors in the decision was that the Steelers players preferred playing on grass over any type of artificial turf.

“Our players and coaches, and the whole staff here, everybody had a chance to participate in the discussion and everyone was in favor of sticking with the grass,” said Steelers president Art Rooney, II.

Steelers' Tomlin has few regrets about first season, 01/10/2008
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says if he had it to do all over again, he'd do it all over again

Steelers' Ward has knee surgery, 01/10/2008
Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward underwent surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus in his right knee and will need about six weeks of recovery time before beginning offseason workouts.

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Steelers ink DE Kirschke to two-year deal, 02/19/2008
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive end Travis Kirschke to a two-year contract Tuesday.

Rooney: Pats' taping a 'non-issue', 02/15/2008
The New England Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals did not affect the outcome of games against the Steelers, including two AFC Championship games, Steelers chairman Dan Rooney said Friday.

2/21 Max Starks (T) Designated transition player.
2/6 Jared Zabransky (QB) signed.
2/6 Matt Trannon (WR) signed.

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Steelers' former announcer Cope dies, 02/27/2008
Myron Cope, the screechy-voiced announcer whose colorful catch phrases and twirling Terrible Towel became symbols of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has died. He was 79.

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Steelers sign Big Ben to new deal , Mar 03, 2008
The Steelers retained the services of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger through at least 2015, signing the QB to a new eight-year deal. This contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player in team history and one of the richest players in the NFL

Faneca signs five-year deal with Jets, 03/03/2008
One day after trading for defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, the Jets reached agreement with former Pittsburgh Pro-Bowl free-agent guard Alan Faneca on a five-year, $40 million contract that includes $21 million in guaranteed money.

Steelers make offers to four players, 02/29/2008
The Pittsburgh Steelers have tendered offers to four players, including offensive tackle Trai Essex, offensive guard Chris Kemoeatu, long snapper Greg Warren and wide receiver Nate Washington.

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Steelers sign RB Moore to three-year deal, 03/03/2008
Free agent running back Mewelde Moore signed a three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Faneca signs record five-year deal with Jets, 03/03/2008
One day after trading for defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, the Jets reached agreement with former Pittsburgh Pro-Bowl free-agent guard Alan Faneca on a five-year, $40 million contract that includes $21 million in guaranteed money.

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Steelers sign linebacker Fox,03/12/2008
The Steelers added depth to their linebacker and special teams corps Wednesday as they signed free agent linebacker Keyaron Fox to a one-year contract. He played the last four years for the K.C. Chiefs. He will be a back up player. Best year was in 2006.

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Steelers agree to terms with Hartwig, 03/19/2008
Steelers' offensive linemen Chris Kemoeatu and Trai Essex each signed one-year tenders. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.

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Steelers re-sign long snapper Warren, 03/26/2008
Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Greg Warren, a restricted free agent, signed a $2.3 million, three-year contract that includes a $395,000 signing bonus.

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The toughest schedule in the 2008 NFL Season
1 Sep 07 HOU @ PIT 1:00 PM
2 Sep 14 PIT @ CLE 8:15 PM
3 Sep 21 PIT @ PHI 4:15 PM
4 Sep 29 BAL @ PIT 8:30 PM
5 Oct 05 PIT @ JAC 8:15 PM
6 Bye
7 Oct 19 PIT @ CIN 1:00 PM
8 Oct 26 NYG @ PIT 4:15 PM
9 Nov 03 PIT @ WAS 8:30 PM
10 Nov 09 IND @ PIT 4:15 PM
11 Nov 16 SD @ PIT 4:15 PM
12 Nov 20 CIN @ PIT 8:15 PM
13 Nov 30 PIT @ NE 4:15 PM
14 Dec 07 DAL @ PIT 4:15 PM
15 Dec 14 PIT @ BAL 1:00 PM
16 Dec 21 PIT @ TEN 1:00 PM
17 Dec 28 CLE @ PIT 1:00 PM

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that schedule is a joke.. they are ratings draw so that explains the 11 prime time or late games but come on they have the toughest schedule by a mile..