Team Grade:
Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarterbacks: Running Backs:
Wide Receivers: Tight Ends:
Defense: Kickers:

Outlook

The Steelers had a very good season last year that ended in disappointment in the playoffs. Pittsburgh has the talent to repeat the 12-4 season from a year ago, so look for them to challenge for the AFC title. The offense is emerging with some young and exciting receivers leading the way. The defense remains stout and might be the best in the game right now. That combination should lead to plenty of wins for the Steelers.

FANTASY BREAKOUT

Isaac Redman, RB. With Rashard Mendenhall on the mend from ACL surgery, Redman should get some chances to start early in the year and could keep the job if he performs well. Mendenhall hasn't done a whole lot in recent seasons and is getting up there in age, so the job is there for the taking for Redman. He is setup for a breakout season. Redman runs with some power but also has good speed and moves in the open field. Look for him to approach his first 1,000-yard season as a pro.

FANTASY DUD

Mike Wallace, WR. Tough to call Wallace a dud but he doesn't get the receptions as some of the elite fantasy receivers and the emergence of Antonio Brown is going to steal targets from Wallace. This adds up to some up and down production from Wallace. He'll still have a solid season but don't expect a monster season, which is why we think he might be a dud since you'll have to act early to grab him based on reputation.

Team Notes

May 20, 10:12 AM Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell's chance at starting this season will be determined by how quickly he will be able to pick up the offense. If Bell struggles to learn the offense, RB Jonathan Dwyer or RB Isaac Redman could start.

Fantasy Impact: Bell seems likely to start for the Steelers and could have a big rookie season.
May 19, 09:42 PM Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders is projected to take over the spot of departed WR Mike Wallace (Dolphins) at split end, at least for one year.

Fantasy Impact: Sanders has obvious upside in a starting role. He could be worth some spot starts for fantasy teams.
May 19, 09:42 PM Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu has a history of blowing off the voluntary portion of spring drills to train with his guru, Marv Marinovich, in the Los Angeles area. Last season, Polamalu went through most of the spring practice with his teammates - and then missed nine games with injuries. It's uncertain if Polamalu will attend organized team activities (OTAs), which begin Tuesday, May 21.
May 19, 09:42 PM When organized team activities (OTAs) open Tuesday, May 21, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have at least three new faces among the starters. LB Jason Worilds is in for the departed James Harrison (Bengals) at outside lineback, NT Steve McLendon is in for free-agent Casey Hampton at nose tackle, and CB Cortez Allen takes over for CB Keenan Lewis (Saints) at cornerback.
May 19, 04:02 PM Free-agent QB Charlie Batch (Steelers) said he is not ruling out playing for a team this season.
May 19, 03:52 PM Pittsburgh Steelers WR Jerricho Cotchery could have a bigger role early in the season as a possession receiver if TE Heath Miller (knee) is not ready to play.
May 16, 02:52 PM Free-agent OT Max Starks (Steelers) is considering many teams, according to his agent. The Arizona Cardinals are in that mix.
May 15, 03:23 PM Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said LB Sean Spence (knee) is making slow progress in his rehab from a major knee injury. Colbert said the team hopes he will fully recover at some point.
May 14, 11:13 AM The Arizona Cardinals are visiting with free-agent OT Max Starks (Steelers) Tuesday, May 14.
May 13, 06:13 PM The New England Patriots worked out free-agent LB Brandon Johnson (Steelers) Monday, May 13.
May 10, 01:52 PM The San Diego Chargers had a positive meeting with free-agent OT Max Starks (Steelers) Wednesday, May 8, but no deal has been reached at this point.
May 10, 10:42 AM The Cincinnati Bengals have free-agent FB John Clay (Steelers) in camp on a tryout basis.
May 09, 04:02 PM Free-agent OT Max Starks (Steelers) likely would be the favorite for the San Diego Chargers' left tackle job if he signed with the team.
May 08, 10:33 PM Free-agent OT Max Starks (Steelers) said he has had conversations with several teams this offseason and expects to agree to a deal before offseason workouts begin. Starks said he does not expect to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
May 08, 07:13 PM The San Diego Chargers are meeting with free-agent OT Max Starks (Steelers) Wednesday, May 8.
May 08, 03:43 PM The Pittsburgh Steelers likely will not look to re-sign free-agent OT Max Starks after adding OT Guy Whimper.

Offseason Keys

Additions:
Leonard Pope, TE. 

Losses:
William Gay, CB; Jamon Meredith, OT. 

2012 Draft Class

RoundPickPlayerPos
 # 1  24 David DeCastroOL
 # 2  24 Mike AdamsOL
 # 3  23 Sean SpenceLB
 # 4  14 Alameda Ta'amuDL
 # 5  24 Chris RaineyRB
 # 7  33 David PaulsonTE
 # 7  41 Kelvin BeachumOL
 Undrafted Marquis MazeWR

2012 Schedule

WeekDateTimeOpponent
1     Sep 8 1:00PM     Tennessee
2     Sep 16 8:40PM     at Cincinnati
3     Sep 22 8:30PM     Chicago
4     Sep 29 1:00PM     at Minnesota
-- Week 5 Bye --
6     Oct 13 1:00PM     at New York Jets
7     Oct 20 4:25PM     Baltimore
8     Oct 27 4:05PM     at Oakland
9     Nov 3 4:25PM     at New England
10     Nov 10 1:00PM     Buffalo
11     Nov 17 1:00PM     Detroit
12     Nov 24 1:00PM     at Cleveland
13     Nov 28 8:30PM     at Baltimore
14     Dec 8 1:00PM     Miami
15     Dec 15 8:30PM     Cincinnati
16     Dec 22 4:25PM     at Green Bay
17     Dec 29 1:00PM     Cleveland
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