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I write about the Pittsburgh Steelers (http://nicepickcowher.com) and the San Diego Padres (http://chickenfriars.com) on the Fansided Network.

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Will “Less Talk, More Work” Resonate With the Steelers in 2013?

“Less Talk, More Work”   With Pittsburgh in the middle of their OTAs, I certainly can’t blame Mike Tomlin for trying to stress the importance of the aforementioned phrase to his…Read More

Steelers Need Backups to Produce if Heath Miller is Sidelined

Last December, I was disgusted enough after the Steelers’ offense handed a “win-or-go-home” game in Week 16 to the Cincinnati Bengals.  But what happened to Heath Miller’s knee…Read More

Discussing the Steelers, Their 2013 Draft Class and Rookie Contributions

I don’t think that it is too much of a stretch to say that the Pittsburgh Steelers are a “team in transition.” Numbers of meaningful players either retired or left as free agents over…Read More

Spence’s Status Aside, Depth Is Problem for Steelers at Inside Linebacker

Before I begin this post, I just want to say that I am really rooting hard for Sean Spence to somehow resume his N.F.L. career. Pittsburgh’s 2012 3rd round draft pick was in the midst of a solid rookie-preseason…Read More

Ryan Clark Sure Provided Some Bulletin Board Material for the Patriots

Hey Ryan, do you remember a guy named Anthony Smith? Unless the numerous helmet-to-helmet hits have fogged up your memory, I’m sure that you are familiar with the player who was your backup from…Read More

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Steelers Could Sustain Massive Personnel Losses Next Spring

To their credit, Pittsburgh’s brass have recently tried to rebuild and restructure their franchise…Read More

The Pittsburgh Steelers & Breaking Down Their 2013 UDFA Class

Few N.F.L. franchises have found as much success through the “UDFA-signing process” as the…Read More

2013 NFL Draft Grades: 7th Round Pick, Pittsburgh Steelers, Nick Williams

The Steelers needed to address the defensive end position in this year’s draft, and Colbert &…Read More

2013 NFL Draft Grades: 6th Round Pick, Pittsburgh Steelers, Vince Williams

At some point the Steelers had to take an inside linebacker today.  While many hoped that they would…Read More

2013 NFL Draft Grades: 6th Round Pick, Pittsburgh Steelers, Justin Brown

Due to his smaller frame, many people complained when the Steelers took Markus Wheaton in Round 3. …Read More

2013 NFL Draft Grades: 5th Round Pick, Pittsburgh Steelers, Terry Hawthorne

While it is not a pressing need at the moment, the Steelers could have issues at the cornerback position…Read More

2013 NFL Draft Grades: 4th Round Pick, Pittsburgh Steelers, Landry Jones

Well, the Steelers took their “quarterback of the future.” I just figured that it would…Read More

2013 NFL Draft Grades: 4th Round Pick, Pittsburgh Steelers, Shamarko Thomas

I thought that the Steelers would wait to address their safety-needs until the 4th round with Shamarko…Read More

2013 NFL Draft Grades: 3rd Round Pick, Pittsburgh Steelers, Markus Wheaton

After Pittsburgh’s brass whiffed on their 2nd Round pick, they definitely made up for it with their…Read More

2013 NFL Draft Grades: 2nd Round Pick, Pittsburgh Steelers, Le’Veon Bell

Wow! I hate to question what Pittsburgh’s brass are thinking in their “war room,” but…Read More

Plenty of Talent Should Be Available for Pittsburgh Steelers on Day 2 of NFL Draft

First of all, let me give kudos to Colbert & Co. for their selection of Jarvis Jones in Round 1 yesterday. Granted,…Read More

2013 NFL Draft Grades: 1st Round Pick, Pittsburgh Steelers, Jarvis Jones

Jarvis Jones appeared to be the consensus at #17 overall among many people heading into today, and I…Read More

2013 NFL Mock Draft (2 Full Rounds, Steelers Picks in Rounds 3-7, Potential UDFA Pickups)

That’s right readers, it’s “Mock Draft Time” at N.P.C..  As the title states,…Read More

Steelers Have Chance to Take Advantage of Depth of 2013 Draft Class

When we look back at this draft in five or 10 years…we might view it as one of the worst we’ve…Read More

Fansided 2013 Mock Draft Analysis, The Pittsburgh Steelers Select Eddie Lacy and Gavin Escobar

It’s time for another installment of my “2013 Mock Draft Analysis!”  On Monday, Josh Sanchez…Read More