DSG April 18th – Remembering Rooney

by Joe Kuzma (joe_kuzma) on April 18, 2017

In case you missed it, here’s the Daily Steelers Grind for April 18th, 2017, highlighting some of the best Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL content out there.

Loved Willie

On #GMFB today, @willcolon66 discussed going through the draft process, his time w/ the Steelers & more https://t.co/aFHENSDtac

— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) April 12, 2017

No surprise here

Buccaneers Exercise WR Mike Evans' Fifth-Year Option https://t.co/75PqMQH32x pic.twitter.com/mhIDbw3SQY

— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) April 17, 2017

Maybe a depth pick?

Today's draft visitor: DT Treyvon Hester from Toledo

— Bob Labriola (@BobLabriola) April 17, 2017

Cockrell back for 2017

Ross Cockrell signed his tender today. Had until Friday to sign with another team. He's back on one-year deal worth almost $2 million.

— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) April 17, 2017

Remembering Rooney

Former President Obama To Attend Dan Rooney's Funeral https://t.co/xz5PVeu8FH

— KDKA (@KDKA) April 17, 2017

In honor of Dan Rooney, John McNulty of Pittsburgh plays the #Steelers Fight Song #WPXI pic.twitter.com/VQVvPXzRdM

— Alby Oxenreiter (@albyox) April 17, 2017

On a day when Mr. Rooney's favorite people, the fans, get to pay their respects, the weather in Pittsburgh is absolutely perfect. Fitting. pic.twitter.com/mvoqmcHhaf

— ʂƈαɾρʂ (@scarpizio) April 17, 2017

Rooney generation celebrated on sunny, crisp Pittsburgh day. pic.twitter.com/50YzARuQCm

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 17, 2017

Niners signing player from rival

Seahawks' RFA Garry Gilliam signed offer sheet with 49ers, as @mattbarrows reported. It is a one-year, $2.2 million deal, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 18, 2017

Less than ten days!

2015 Offensive Rookie of the Year.
10th overall selection in 2015.

10 DAYS until the #NFLDraft! pic.twitter.com/s6I8SeuGFc

— NFL (@NFL) April 18, 2017

Eh…

Among 28 coaches with 6+ yrs XP, Jeff Fisher had the healthiest rosters, but 5th-worst winning % https://t.co/u89bcVqaWQ

— Scott Kacsmar (@ScottKacsmar) April 18, 2017

That escalated quickly

Derek Carr expects new deal by 2017 opener https://t.co/c7PHfwaAER pic.twitter.com/SF7jCXVGXG

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 18, 2017

This

I have a very hard time believing the Peppers connection with #Steelers. He had one career int. One. Steelers want more productive DBs

— Dale Lolley (@dlolley_pgh) April 17, 2017