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Mike Tomlin Offers 'No Comment' on News That Big Ben Will Host WWE Raw

By Ryan WilsonOct 1st 2009 – 4:00PM

The Steelers are 1-2, without Troy Polamalu, and face a huge test against the Chargers on Sunday night. The biggest story line heading into the weekend? Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers' offensive line headlining a WWE Raw (!) event Monday night. Evidently, there are concerns that Big Ben and his five fat friends aren't...

Summer Scramble: AFC North Burning Questions and Prediction

By Dan GrazianoJul 17th 2009 – 9:00AM

It's July, the slowest month of the year for the NFL, and it's driving you nuts. You need a fix. A hit. Anything NFL to pull you through the dog days. FanHouse is here to help with an in-depth look at each division that should have you plenty prepared for training camp. We're calling it the Summer Scramble. Today we look...

Starks Decides to Stick with Steelers

By JJ CooperJun 23rd 2009 – 11:01PM

The Steelers have never seemed to fully know what to do with Max Starks, but it seems clear that Starks has always wanted to be a Steeler.Two years ago, Pittsburgh slapped Starks with a transition tag--guaranteeing him a contract worth nearly $7 million even though he was considered a backup. It took an injury to Marvel...

Steelers Lock In Starks for 4 Years

By Chris BurkeJun 23rd 2009 – 3:00PM

After two straight offseasons of scrambling to keep Max Starks in a Steelers uniform, Pittsburgh has locked in the veteran offensive tackle for a while.Starks, who was transitioned tagged in 2008 and franchise tagged in February, agreed to a four-year extension with the Steelers. Financial terms were not immediately...

Marvel Smith Signs With 49ers

By Adam GretzMar 27th 2009 – 7:20PM

The San Francisco 49ers made a pair of moves on Friday afternoon in regards to their offensive tackle position. After releasing veteran Jonas Jennings, the team agreed to a two-year deal with free agent Marvel Smith, in what amounts to the swapping of one injured tackle for another. According to Matt Barrows of the...

MaxStarks News From the Web

  • 05/19/12 Starks awaits another chance in NFL Source: Valley Independent - Pittsburgh PA When the Steelers decided to move Willie Colon to left guard and keep Marcus Gilbert at right tackle, the one person they didnât have in mind to fill the void at left tackle was Max Starks.
  • 05/19/12 Starks awaits another chance in NFL Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh PA When the Steelers decided to move Willie Colon to left guard and keep Marcus Gilbert at right tackle, the one person they didnât have in mind to fill the void at left tackle was Max Starks.
  • 04/29/12 Recession a hurdle for small business owners seeking... Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh PA The Great Recession that technically ended in mid-2009 still haunts small businesses, making it tough -- to almost impossible -- for many of them to get credit from a bank.
  • 04/24/12 NFL Draft: It's time for Steelers to address the line Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Pittsburgh PA The most important positions on a football team after the quarterback?
  • 04/24/12 It's time Steelers address the line Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The most important positions on a football team after the quarterback?

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