Steelers GM Kevin Colbert: Draft Unfolded Just The Way We Wanted
Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert says there are opportunities for these picks to come in and play right away.
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Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert says there are opportunities for these picks to come in and play right away.
With the 2014 NFL Draft in the books, every expert is weighing in with their opinion on how each team did. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., one of the more respected draft analysts out there, also gave his thoughts on the draft and had high praise for the Steelers.
Zeigler says NFL would have looked very homophobic and it would have created a real stir if he wasn't drafted.
With a couple of fifth-round picks in the 2014 NFL Draft and still looking to solidify depth at cornerback, the Steelers turned to a unique insider from within to do just that.
After wrapping up the NFL Draft earlier in the day, the Steelers announced Saturday evening that they have also come to terms with 10 rookie free agents.
On the final day of the 2014 NFL Draft, Pitt quarterback Tom Savage went to the Houston Texans and wide receiver Devin Street was taken by the Dallas Cowboys.
For the fourth round of the NFL Draft Saturday, the Steelers picked up wide receiver Martavis Bryant of Clemson University in South Carolina.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken defensive end Stephon Tuitt of Notre Dame in the second round of the NFL draft.
Once again, the Steelers picked up a defensive player in the NFL Draft, selecting a linebacker from Ohio State.
Although the first round selection of Ryan Shazier by the Pittsburgh Steelers came as a surprise to many, that doesn't mean it wasn't a good use of the 15th overall pick. Shazier fills a need at inside linebacker and brings speed to a defense desperately in need of it as he has been clocked running the 40-yard dash at 4.35 seconds.
All eyes and iPhones were on Johnny Manziel, who squirmed in his seat for 21 picks before landing in the wasteland we call Cleveland. He forced a smile and his signature salutation, rubbing his thumb and forefinger, a metaphor for counting his cash.
Let's relax a little bit here.
The St. Louis Rams used their second pick of the first round to bolster their defensive front, taking Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald with the 13th overall selection Thursday night.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier with the 15th overall pick in the NFL draft.
Tonight, football returns with the first round of the NFL Draft and the fans have some ideas about which player the Steelers should take.
Will anything weird happen at the NFL Draft? Probably. But until then, here are our five favorite goofy NFL Draft moments.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Former Michigan St. CB and potential Steelers draft target Darqueze Dennard joined The Fan Morning Show on Friday to talk to the guys a couple days before the first round of the NFL Draft.
Steelers General Manager and Head Coach Mike Tomlin met with the media earlier today to talk about the draft and their offseason so far. After that press conference, Steelers Insider Ed Bouchette joined the Starkey and Mueller show to talk about what direction he sees the team going with their first round draft pick when they go on the clock this Thursday.
Savage says he will be watching with family next week when he expects to hear his name called in the NFL Draft.
While having a decent year at Pitt last year in which he showed he was capable of making just about every throw possible, former Quarterback Tom Savage has seen his draft stock soar past any and all expectations the experts originally had for him.
NFL Network analyst Charles Davis joined "The Fan Morning Show" on Tuesday to break down the NFL Draft, including what options the Steelers may have at No. 15.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will not lose a draft pick for an incident involving Mike Tomlin interfering with a play this season.
CBS NFL insider Jason LaCanfora joined "The Fan Morning Show" on Tuesday to offer the latest news and notes from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Leading up to the NFL Combine, there has been much speculation about how Pitt Star and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald will measure out.
Steelers GM says after 8-8 season they have many needs in the draft and free agency.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 46th goal as the Colorado Avalanche eased by the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2.
Arielle Konig took the stand to testify against her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, exactly one year after he allegedly tried to kill her by pushing her off a cliff during a hike in Hawaii.
Mayor Corey O'Connor petitioned the city council on Tuesday to reopen the budget and outlined millions of dollars in cuts.
From Norwin High School to Pitt, roots run deep in Pittsburgh for Indiana offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan.
The bill for the new structure won't be as much as initially believed.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 46th goal as the Colorado Avalanche eased by the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2.
Arielle Konig took the stand to testify against her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, exactly one year after he allegedly tried to kill her by pushing her off a cliff during a hike in Hawaii.
Mayor Corey O'Connor petitioned the city council on Tuesday to reopen the budget and outlined millions of dollars in cuts.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
From Norwin High School to Pitt, roots run deep in Pittsburgh for Indiana offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
On Monday, we revealed the PTL side of the "Ate the Whole Plate 8,” and on Talk Pittsburgh, they revealed their side of the top-8. Now, it’s time to put them all together.
The space under the sink has been handled, but what about everything else? The brooms, the mops, the paper towels, all the bulky cleaning must-haves that just don’t fit?
Boaz is taking spring cleaning underground, with a field trip to a home getting serviced by Groundworks.
The unique, on-the-move experience has a new show that is “10 out of 12.” Daisy Jade explains more.
It’s a puzzle most of us give up on, until now. We’re learning how to finally crack the code on under-sink storage with Amber Hollenbach from Happy Lark Home Organizing!
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 46th goal as the Colorado Avalanche eased by the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
From Norwin High School to Pitt, roots run deep in Pittsburgh for Indiana offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Pitt has hired College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony to take over its struggling women's basketball program.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
A McKeesport Area High School staff member has been placed on leave after allegedly getting into a physical confrontation with a student.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala served a search warrant on the City of Pittsburgh on Monday.
The Grable Foundation recently honored some local principals
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
