DSG March 27th – Steelers GM conference call; NFL League Meetings
In case you missed it, here’s the Daily Steelers Grind for March 27th, 2017, highlighting some of the best Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL content out there.
Raiders moving?
MMQB1
PHOENIX-Monday will be interesting. NFL likely approves Oak to Vegas. Still, Roger Goodell tells me NFL still opposes sports betting.— Peter King (@peter_king) March 27, 2017
"Our goal is long-term stability for all 32 teams and our League." – @nflcommish on franchise relocations
— Natalie Ravitz (@Nravitz) March 27, 2017
Commish against gambling
MMQB2
Goodell: "We are not changing our position as it relates to legalized sports gambling. We still don't think it is a positive thing."— Peter King (@peter_king) March 27, 2017
NFL still king in TV ratings
NFL's Head of Media and Biz @brianrolapp talking about the power of the @NFL which continues to dominate television pic.twitter.com/khJ6lK9dgz
— Natalie Ravitz (@Nravitz) March 27, 2017
And only 155 commercials 🙂
156. The # of plays in a @NFL game. "We live for those 156 plays week in and week out" – @DeanBlandino pic.twitter.com/1ydbq5WKFl
— Natalie Ravitz (@Nravitz) March 27, 2017
New Chief Medical Officer announced
NFL Names Chief Medical Officer https://t.co/iPyEP185dx
— NFL345 (@NFL345) March 26, 2017
Ageless…
#Steelers @jharrison9292 enters the '17 season as 1-of-only-5 players in NFL history to record at least 10 career sacks after turning 37.
— ʂƈαɾρʂ (@scarpizio) March 24, 2017
That’s intriguing – stay tuned to who he visits
#Steelers GM Kevin Colbert is not attending the Owners Meetings in Arizona due to upcoming pro days this week he wants to attend.
— Missi Matthews (@missi_matthews) March 26, 2017
Colbert had a lot to say on Sunday
The Owners Meetings are in Arizona, but GM Kevin Colbert is focusing on #NFLDraft preparation.
READ: https://t.co/fg05SzxY9a pic.twitter.com/qk1bdi1JFl
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 26, 2017
In conference call, #Steelers Kevin Colbert said nothing has changed re: Roethilsberger and 2017. "We're assuming he's ready to go."
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) March 26, 2017
Colbert said FA signings of Alulau, Hunter, Davis, Sensabaugh won't alter any of the team's draft preparation for #Steelers
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) March 26, 2017
Colbert said Bell is "right on schedule" with rehab from core muscle surgery. "Focus is for him to be ready for 2017 season." #Steelers
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) March 26, 2017
Regarding signing Bell to long-term deal, Colbert said draft prep is "more urgent business," but that it will be addressed in spring/summer
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) March 26, 2017
Kevin Colbert also said, despite having more cap room this year, #Steelers were never tempted to stray from their business model
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) March 26, 2017
Kevin Colbert on pursuit of Dont'a Hightower: "We're fine. We move on." Said #Steelers confident in having Vince Williams replace Timmons
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) March 26, 2017
Colbert: Never say never, but FA signings probably done. "Everything is moving away from free agency into our final draft preparations."
— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) March 26, 2017
Colbert wouldn't say RB Knile Davis means end for DeAngelo Williams, but "his age, size, speed and kick return were very appealing to us."
— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) March 26, 2017