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Davis Signs On The Dotted Line.....

The Pittsburgh Steelers added a new player to the "Men of Steel" by signing LB Bruce Davis to a 3 year deal today. Details of the contract were not disclosed. 

Davis was a 3rd round choice in this years draft. He is 6'2" tall and weighs in @ 250lbs. He hails from UCLA, where he earned an All-Pac 10 first team & an All-American second team honors.  He is also ranked 2nd on the all time list of players @ UCLA for sacks w/ a total of 29 (Not too shabby...). 

Steel Trims Roster By 4

The Pittsburgh Steelers released 4 players from their roster today, namely veteran RB Najeh Davenport.  Effectively reducing the number of players down to 82.

Davenport  served 2 years w/ the Steelers.  During that time, he rushed for a total of 763yrds w/ 7 TD's and 33 receptions. Having his most productive season last year when he was forced into the lime-light after Willie Parker was sidelined w/ a fractured leg prior to the playoffs..... (Your presence will be missed.....)

Grade Da Steelers Draft Picks 2008..... Go On.....

Here is your chance to grade the "Steelers 2008 Draft Picks" fellow FanNation junkies..... 

Here is just a little reminder of who the Steelers acquired:

1.  Rashard Mendenhall - RB, Illinois

2.  Limas Sweed - WR, Texas

3.  Bruce Davis - DE, UCLA

4.  Tony Hills - OT, Texas

5.  Dennis Dixon - QB, Oregon

6.  Mike Humpal - LB, Iowa

7.  Brian Mundy - FS, WVU, Pittsburgh Native

Kiper of ESPN graded the Steelers picks as a "B"...  Speak your mind FanNation...  Check the new poll on "FEEL THE STEEL".....

Wake Forest Player Becomes A Man of Steel.....

Kevin Marion, WR from Wake Forest signed w/ the Steelers today as a free agent after another player from Purdue (Dorien Bryant) failed his physical yesterday.

Marion is 5'10" & 170lbs...  Classified as a WR & Kick Returner.  Marion finished his Wake Forest career as the "All-time WF leader in kickoff return yards".  He also ranked 3rd in the nation for kickoff return average yards.  The man has definate speed & possibly a set of wings growing out of his shoulder blades... Running a 4.3 40... (Oh My!!!!!).

Steelers: Day 2 - NFL Draft Picks.....

Round 3: Bruce Davis - DE, 6'3", 252lbs, UCLA.   Has brains & speed.  This gives him the upper hand @ getting his hands wrapped around the QB...  Classic Steeler-Type Player.

Round 4: Tony Hills - OT, 6'6", 305lbs, Texas.  From the Giants.  Give him time to grow into his position w/ that big frame of his.

Round 5: Dennis Dixon - QB, 6'4", 205lbs, Oregon.  Is a true QB.  Yet can run, pass, & catch...  Steelers will find a way to utilize his skills on offense.