DSG July 28th – More problems in Baltimore; Big Al’s new contract
In case you missed it, here’s the Daily Steelers Grind for July 28th, 2017, highlighting some of the best Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL content out there.
Not to be confused with deep pass COMPLETIONS
Much is made of Joe Flacco's big arm, but he hasn't been among the league's leaders in deep passing attempts since 2013. pic.twitter.com/sI3PrreozZ
— PFF (@PFF) July 27, 2017
Surprise! Skip Bayless sighting
Who's a better RB?
RT for Le'Veon
LIKE for Zeke pic.twitter.com/PtNoEzdEDU— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) July 27, 2017
Only business
Foster said teammates understand business side if Bell Villanueva things. Nobody angry if they hold out #Steelers
— Dale Lolley (@dlolley_pgh) July 27, 2017
Bell tops Madden stats
To no surprise, Le'Veon Bell is the top rated RB in Madden 18. pic.twitter.com/7cqh6zwPHH
— Eric Herm (@EricHermPGH) July 27, 2017
AB shooting straight
Antonio Brown: "First rule of getting better is showing up. I'm here, everyone's here, gotta get the year started on the right foot."
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) July 27, 2017
Antonio Brown does not back down from saying he thinks Le'Veon Bell needs to be here in camp. Says he's talked to Le'Veon personally abt it.
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) July 27, 2017
Steelers lock up Alejandro
#Steelers OT Al Villanueva signed a 4-yr deal worth $24M, source said. Was to earn just $615K as an exclusive rights FA, then been a RFA
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 27, 2017
Pen to paper. ✍️ #official pic.twitter.com/lW9KrZFG2P
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) July 27, 2017
Alejandro Villanueva just inked a four-year extension per @AdamSchefter
He was a completely different player down the stretch last year pic.twitter.com/QZwOZWYOxS
— PFF (@PFF) July 27, 2017
Ravens falling apart
Tony Jefferson had sports hernia surgery 4 or 5 weeks ago. Harbaugh is holding him back but he's ready to go. Jimmy Smith has cramps.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) July 27, 2017
Harbaugh said he has been talking to Colin Kaepernick throughout summer. They're exploring signing him
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) July 27, 2017
Harbaugh said signing Kaepernick depends on what Kaepernick wants to do. Ravens are interested. They're planning on bringing in another QB
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) July 27, 2017
Harbaugh said maclin passed conditioning test after he didn't pass it yesterday.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) July 27, 2017
Ravens HC John Harbaugh says he's spoken to Colin Kaepernick and the team has explored the possibility of signing him w/ Flacco injured.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 27, 2017
Jimmy Smith also was favoring right foot. Stayed on field after talking to trainers but didn't go back in.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) July 27, 2017
That’s kinda important to know
Teddy Bridgewater asked if he was in danger of losing his leg. "Probably. I don't know."
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) July 27, 2017