Jeff SneddenJeff Snedden

Jeff Snedden is a freelance writer and sports journalist based in Pittsburgh, PA. Providing unique and original sports content while searching for that open door to the professional sports media field. A lifetime fan of Pittsburgh sports, all the way down to the high school level.

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Time is Right for “Bus” Trip to Canton

For the third year in a row, former Steelers RB Jerome Bettis will be anxiously awaiting the decision of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee on Super Bowl weekend.  It is the third time “The Bus”…Read More

Steelers Release RB Chris Rainey

  As reported earlier today here on NPC (http://nicepickcowher.com/2013/01/10/chris-rainey-arrested-another-2012-steeler-draft-class-member-with-problems/), RB Chris Rainey was arrested this morning…Read More

2013: Career Crossroads for Ben Roethlisberger

The 2012 season did not go quite according to plan for the Pittsburgh Steelers, nor for Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.  An ominous black cloud descended on the team all the way back in the spring, when…Read More

Where Does Heath Miller Fit in All-Time Among Steelers Tight Ends?

“Big Money” is his nickname, seemingly since the day he stepped onto the Heinz Field grass.  He was considered the best Tight End in the Nation in 2005, when the Pittsburgh Steelers used…Read More

Analyzing the Steelers Schedule: Weeks 9 – 17

Last week, we took a detailed look at the first half of the Steelers 2012 regular season schedule.  In case you missed it, here is the direct link to the article.  Tonight, we delve into the all-important…Read More

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Analyzing the Steelers Schedule: Weeks 1 – 8

We are now into the first full week of 2012 Camp Tomlin, and the biggest news story continues to be…Read More

Latrobe Lowdown: Camp Tomlin Begins in 12 Days

  We are now less than two weeks away from the start of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 Training Camp,…Read More

Ghosts of Steelers Past: RB R.J. Bowers

  The offseason is almost behind us, with Camp Tomlin 2012 right around the corner and a trip to…Read More

Who Will Be the Break-Out Star of the 2012 Steelers?

Ch-ch-ch-changes….. If you haven’t heard by now, the 2012 edition of your Pittsburgh Steelers…Read More

Kordell Stewart: The Man, The Myth

In a strange and unprecedented move, former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kordell Stewart came back to Pittsburgh…Read More

Mike Tomlin Ranked #4 in Sporting News Coaches Rankings

The Sporting News is once again beginning their yearly power lists of all things NFL, and on Thursday…Read More

Top Ten Intriguing NFL Stories for 2012

In the middle of May, finding news-worthy NFL stories is a tough racket to work.  The Steelers first…Read More

What To Look For During Steelers First OTA Session of 2012

While fans will have very limited access to the happenings this week on the South Side, the Steelers…Read More

L.A. Story: Does SoCal Have An NFL Future?

With the news officially announced this past week that Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has signed a bill…Read More

Free Agency and the Steelers: Best & Worst Signings

In the wacky annual game of NFL free agency, the Steelers have rarely been players.  An organization…Read More

2012 NFL Draft – Ten Best Value Picks

Tonight will mark the one week anniversary of the end of the 2012 NFL Draft, and here at NPC we have…Read More

Steeler Nation – A Call to Arms

Steeler Nation. The very words roll off of our tongue so fast that we rarely take the time to truly…Read More

Who is TE David Paulson?

  The Pittsburgh Steelers spent most of the 2012 NFL Draft being lauded for their selections. …Read More

NPC 2012 NFL Draft Winners and Losers

  Now that we are a full 24 hours removed from the nail-biting selection of the 2012 Mr. Irrelevant…Read More

OG Kelvin Beachum – Steelers 7th Round Pick

With their final pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Steelers selected OG Kelvin Beachum of SMU to finish…Read More