According to reports, wide receiver Santonio Holmes may not be allowed to play four of the regular-season games in 2010 season as the league is likely to give him a four-game suspension for some kind of policy-violation. However, that did not prevent the New York Jets to make decision of trading him from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
A possible policy that Holmes violated is the NFL’s substance-abuse policy and it remains uncertain if he has tested positive for prohibited substance, so it could be another type of violation. He has history of receiving suspension for having public incidents involving drugs—the receiver was suspended by his then team, the Steelers for one game after being cited for marijuana possession in 2008. He is also currently involved in a case of attaching a woman in an Orlando night club and that could also cause suspension for violating behavior rules.
The former Super Bowl MVP’s off-field issues simply reduced his value on trade market and the Steelers only got a fifth-round draft pick from the trade with the Jets while Holmes was a first-round draft pick in 2006. However, finishing last season with 1248 receiving yards and five touchdowns, Holmes is still expected to play some important role in green and white Jets jersey just as he did while playing in black and gold Steelers jersey.
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Judge dismissed two charges against Steelers kicker Reed
The Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed now does not have to face charges of simple assault and resisting arrest, but he still has to face two other charges of disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.
All the charges were caused by an incident that happened on October 18 last year outside of a bar near Heinz Field. According to reports by the Associated Press, Reed allegedly took a “fighting stance” when officers tried to cite another man in Steelers jersey, tight end Matt Spaeth, for disorderly conduct because Spaeth was seen urinate in a parking lot. When a police officer ordered Reed to go back into his vehicle, Reed was alleged to raise his fists at the officer.
The judge said that “something was there” between Reed and police on Oct. 18, 2009, several hours after the Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 27-14, but it didn’t rise to the level of simple assault or resisting arrest.
A decision will be made in six weeks on whether to hold Reed for trial on charges of disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. And the judge wants Reed to perform 40 hours of community service instead of fine. If Reed is willing to do that, the judge would consider dropping the remaining two charges.
All the charges were caused by an incident that happened on October 18 last year outside of a bar near Heinz Field. According to reports by the Associated Press, Reed allegedly took a “fighting stance” when officers tried to cite another man in Steelers jersey, tight end Matt Spaeth, for disorderly conduct because Spaeth was seen urinate in a parking lot. When a police officer ordered Reed to go back into his vehicle, Reed was alleged to raise his fists at the officer.
The judge said that “something was there” between Reed and police on Oct. 18, 2009, several hours after the Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 27-14, but it didn’t rise to the level of simple assault or resisting arrest.
A decision will be made in six weeks on whether to hold Reed for trial on charges of disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. And the judge wants Reed to perform 40 hours of community service instead of fine. If Reed is willing to do that, the judge would consider dropping the remaining two charges.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
CB Ivy returned to Baltimore from Pittsburgh
Playing the previous three seasons in Baltimore Ravens jersey, cornerback Corey Ivy joined the Pittsburgh Steelers this season. After playing only one game with the Steelers, he returned to the Ravens’ roster, in time for Sunday’s pivotal AFC North showdown between the Ravens and the Steelers.
Sounds like a spy story and I am sure he has a unique perspective on the rivalry between the two teams.
“He understands how to play in the slot as a nickel in our defense, knows the calls, knows the structure, knows how we pattern reads,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said regarding Ivy. “Plus he’s in great shape.”
The 32-year-old cornerback is regarded as a physical special-teams contributor and a savvy reserve defensive back. Although being undersized at 5-foot-9, 190 pounds, Ivy has recorded 209 career tackles, 9 1/2 sacks, three interceptions, six forced fumbles and one fumble recovery to go with his 97 special-teams tackles.
Sounds like a spy story and I am sure he has a unique perspective on the rivalry between the two teams.
“He understands how to play in the slot as a nickel in our defense, knows the calls, knows the structure, knows how we pattern reads,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said regarding Ivy. “Plus he’s in great shape.”
The 32-year-old cornerback is regarded as a physical special-teams contributor and a savvy reserve defensive back. Although being undersized at 5-foot-9, 190 pounds, Ivy has recorded 209 career tackles, 9 1/2 sacks, three interceptions, six forced fumbles and one fumble recovery to go with his 97 special-teams tackles.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Polamalu has not been ready to practice
For those who care the Pittsburgh Steelers and the team’s star safety Troy Polamalu, they may have to continue worrying about the player’s injury on left knee, as he has not been ready to practice yet.
Wearing a heavy brace, Polamalu just watched his teammates practicing Wednesday and did not take part in any drills on his own. 30 minutes before the practice ended, he limped off the field without answering any question. It seemed that he will very likely not be able to wear back his Steelers jersey and play this Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Injuring the knee ligament while tackling the Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson last Sunday, Polamalu would miss more games just a few weeks after he returned from last injury, which he got during the Steelers season opener and caused him to miss four games.
Wearing a heavy brace, Polamalu just watched his teammates practicing Wednesday and did not take part in any drills on his own. 30 minutes before the practice ended, he limped off the field without answering any question. It seemed that he will very likely not be able to wear back his Steelers jersey and play this Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Injuring the knee ligament while tackling the Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson last Sunday, Polamalu would miss more games just a few weeks after he returned from last injury, which he got during the Steelers season opener and caused him to miss four games.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Steelers safety Polamalu sat out second straight practice Thursday
The Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu sat out his second straight day of practice while looking after his injured left knee, but he is still expected to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings if he is able to practice on Friday.
After a four-game layoff with a torn medical collateral ligament, Polamalu managed to return and make an interception Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Unfortunately he jammed his knee into the turf once during that game. However, later Coach Mike Tomlin indicated Polamalu was not reinjured on the play.
Polamalu is not believed to have had a setback in his rehabilitation, so as long as he could practice Friday, he will be seen wearing his No. 43 Steelers jersey in Sunday’s game as the Steelers usually require a player to practice only once in advance of a game.
After a four-game layoff with a torn medical collateral ligament, Polamalu managed to return and make an interception Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Unfortunately he jammed his knee into the turf once during that game. However, later Coach Mike Tomlin indicated Polamalu was not reinjured on the play.
Polamalu is not believed to have had a setback in his rehabilitation, so as long as he could practice Friday, he will be seen wearing his No. 43 Steelers jersey in Sunday’s game as the Steelers usually require a player to practice only once in advance of a game.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Steelers’ 1-2 start caused by the disappointing draft class of 2008?
By so far of this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ performance has been frustrating. As a team who won six Super Bowls, the Steelers must find the reasons for the 1-2 start and some other failures. One of the reasons has been revealed-the disappointing draft class of 2008.
Let’s count from RB Rashard Mendenhall, the 2008 first-round pick. He did not play a down Sunday in the loss at Cincinnati after a lackluster week in practice. Then WR Limas Sweed, the second-round pick, just dropped a would-be touchdown pass Sunday in something that is becoming routine for him. Even rookie Mike Wallace has passed him on the depth chart by catching everything thrown his way.
So, according to Coach Mike Tomlin, the team may bench Sweed for this Sunday night’s game against the San Diego Chargers and have veteran Shaun McDonald to take the job as the No.4 receiver. But the team has few options to replace Mendenhall to backup starter Willie Parker, so team re-signed Mendenhall's mentor, RB Carey Davis to add depth.
Let’s count from RB Rashard Mendenhall, the 2008 first-round pick. He did not play a down Sunday in the loss at Cincinnati after a lackluster week in practice. Then WR Limas Sweed, the second-round pick, just dropped a would-be touchdown pass Sunday in something that is becoming routine for him. Even rookie Mike Wallace has passed him on the depth chart by catching everything thrown his way.
So, according to Coach Mike Tomlin, the team may bench Sweed for this Sunday night’s game against the San Diego Chargers and have veteran Shaun McDonald to take the job as the No.4 receiver. But the team has few options to replace Mendenhall to backup starter Willie Parker, so team re-signed Mendenhall's mentor, RB Carey Davis to add depth.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Steelers QB Roethlisberger was injured during practice
Half an hour before the Pittsburgh Steelers final training camp ended Thursday, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger unfortunately hurt his foot and was carted off at the end of workout with an ice pack on the back of the ankle.
Roethlisberger, known as the “Big Ben”, led the Steelers to a record sixth Super Bowl victory last season and finished last season 3,301 yards on 281-of-469 passing with 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. It was said that offensive tackle Max Starks stepped on the signal-caller's foot, but Roethlisberger was not removed from the field immediately and taken to a hospital. Instead, he was sitting on a cooler before he was carted off. So possibly the injury was no more serious than a sprain and it will not take long before the quarterback wears back his steelers jersey.
The two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback’s injury became the second major mishap of the Steelers’ three-week-old camp after right guard Darnell Stapleton left to undergo a knee surgery. The injury ended abruptly what might have been the best of Roethlisberger’s six NFL training camps and will prevent him from playing in the Steelers’ exhibition game Saturday at Washington.
Roethlisberger, known as the “Big Ben”, led the Steelers to a record sixth Super Bowl victory last season and finished last season 3,301 yards on 281-of-469 passing with 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. It was said that offensive tackle Max Starks stepped on the signal-caller's foot, but Roethlisberger was not removed from the field immediately and taken to a hospital. Instead, he was sitting on a cooler before he was carted off. So possibly the injury was no more serious than a sprain and it will not take long before the quarterback wears back his steelers jersey.
The two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback’s injury became the second major mishap of the Steelers’ three-week-old camp after right guard Darnell Stapleton left to undergo a knee surgery. The injury ended abruptly what might have been the best of Roethlisberger’s six NFL training camps and will prevent him from playing in the Steelers’ exhibition game Saturday at Washington.
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