The Pittsburgh Steelers came into the 2009 NFL draft with pretty much the same team which won the Super Bowl three months earlier.  We can argue about the age of the defensive line or the frequent incompetence of the offensive line but there were no real glaring holes which needed filling immediately.  Director of Player Personnel Kevin Colbert was thus able to come away with a draft short on impact rookies and long on future potential.
THIRD ROUND:

Kraig Urbik
Offensive Guard
Wisconsin
6′5 330 pounds
A big strong mauler with limited athletic ability and a nasty disposition.  Basically, very similar to Kemo.  Very stout [...]

While the Pittsburgh Penguins were mounting a furious comeback from a three goal deficit to finally erase Philadelphia Flyers scum from the NHL playoffs, the 2009 NFL Draft was deciding the future of several NFL teams.  As is usual for the draft, some players saw their stock rise (USC quarterback Mark Sanchez rose from a mid-first rounder to the fifth overall pick) while several saw their fortunes fall (USC LB Ray Maualuga, projected as a first rounder slide all the way to the middle of the second).   Pitt’s star RB Shady McCoy found a new home (although hopefully not [...]

The FanSided.com Sports Network proudly presents our first ever network-wide live NFL Draft chat. That’s right; NFL bloggers from all 32 team sites will be checking in to discuss the 2009 NFL Draft and all the news and rumors that go along with it. If you want knowledgeable, real-time commentary on the entire draft, then this chat is for you. Thanks for joining us, and keep the comments and questions coming (but clean and respectful, please).
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With the 2009 NFL Draft fast approaching, it’s time to take a look at what your Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers might be up to come Saturday evening.  I am by no means a draftnik and the only thing I have in common with Mel Kiper is a damn fine head of hair but I will try to provide a little guidance as to what players to keep an eye on.
TEAM NEEDS:
Offensive Line:  Steeler fans are all too familiar with the sight of QB Ben Roethlisberger dropping back to throw, surveying the field, then promptly running for his life.   [...]

2009 Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule
PRESEASON
Thursday, Aug. 13 vs. Cardinals 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Saturday, Aug. 22 @ Redskins 7:30 p.m. (KDKA/FSN Pittsburgh)
Saturday, Aug. 29 vs. Bills 7:30 p.m. (KDKA/FSN Pittsburgh)
Thursday, Sept. 3 @ Panthers 8 p.m. (KDKA/FSN Pittsburgh)
REGULAR SEASON
Thursday, Sept. 10 vs. Titans 8:30 p.m. (NBC)
Sunday, Sept 20 @ Bears 4:15 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Sept. 27 @ Bengals 1 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Oct. 4 vs. Chargers 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
Sunday, Oct. 11 @ Lions 1 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Oct. 18 vs. Browns 1 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Oct. 25 vs. Vikings 1 p.m. (FOX)
Sunday, Nov. 1 BYE
Monday, Nov. 9 @ [...]

I’ve never seen James Harrison laugh.  And if he did, we wouldn’t be permitted to acknowledge it.  Even though the above posted skit was probably the best thing on Saturday Night Live since “Lazy Sunday,” I wouldn’t want to be Kenan Thompson if he ran into him on the street.  A comedian would die in New York City.
James Harrison is a serious man with serious business.  And as of today, he’s getting paid some serious money. The Pittsburgh Steelers have resigned their Pro Bowl linebacker to a whopping 6 year $51.175 million dollar contract which on paper makes him the [...]