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			<title>Chiefs Among 15 Teams To Visit With Idaho OG Mike Iupati</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:09:33 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to bring in Idaho OG Mike Iupati for a pre-draft visit, according to Scout.com. Joining the Chiefs working out Iupati are expected to be the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Iupati is projected to be selected in the 16-23 range, according to Scout.com, so a visit with the Chiefs would be due diligence on the Chiefs part in the event Iupati falls or they can trade up or down. 

Source: Scout.com (http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=955783&nid=4205113&fhn=1)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to bring in Idaho OG Mike Iupati for a pre-draft visit, according to Scout.com. Joining the Chiefs working out Iupati are expected to be the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Iupati is projected to be selected in the 16-23 range, according to Scout.com, so a visit with the Chiefs would be due diligence on the Chiefs part in the event Iupati falls or they can trade up or down. <br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&amp;p=9&amp;c=2&amp;cid=955783&amp;nid=4205113&amp;fhn=1" target="_blank"><i>Scout.com</i></a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Steelers PK Jeff Reed Almost Signed His Tender Offer Last Week</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:36:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Len Pasquarelli of ESPN reports that Steelers kicker Jeff Reed seriously considered signing his one-year tender offer but the team declined to agree to a clause that wouldn't allow them to place the franchise tag on Reed next offseason. The Steelers kept Reed off the market with a franchise tender of $2.814 million. General manager Colbert says the team wants to work on a long-term deal with him. "Our goal is to lock Jeff up and have him finish his career with the Steelers," Colbert said. "It's like Casey and his agent. As long as the player and agents are willing and want to stay with the team and the team wants them, you're going to get a deal done. And we want to keep Jeff as long as we can." 

Source: ESPN.com (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=5008956)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Len Pasquarelli of ESPN reports that Steelers kicker Jeff Reed seriously considered signing his one-year tender offer but the team declined to agree to a clause that wouldn't allow them to place the franchise tag on Reed next offseason. The Steelers kept Reed off the market with a franchise tender of $2.814 million. General manager Colbert says the team wants to work on a long-term deal with him. &quot;Our goal is to lock Jeff up and have him finish his career with the Steelers,&quot; Colbert said. &quot;It's like Casey and his agent. As long as the player and agents are willing and want to stay with the team and the team wants them, you're going to get a deal done. And we want to keep Jeff as long as we can.&quot; <br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&amp;id=5008956" target="_blank"><i>ESPN.com</i></a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Mike Tomlin Concerned About The Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:41:46 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Steelers coach Mike Tomlin expressed anxiety over sexual assault allegations leveled at quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, telling NFL Network's Jennifer Allen Saturday, "I'm highly concerned for our franchise and for Ben personally." Tomlin was careful not to say too much about the situation, acknowledging that the Police investigation is ongoing. "My concerns are many, but I think at this time it's kind of appropriate to watch these things and let these things run their course," Tomlin said after arrving in Orlando for the annual owners meetings. "I think it would be inappropriate for me to have strong feelings one way or another with the investigation being ongoing and so forth," Tomlin said. "Like everyone else, you watch these things unfold." Tomlin's statements echoed what Steelers president Art Rooney told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Thursday. "I mean, look, that's one of the things, we do have a little bit of luxury of time," Rooney said. "If we were at a different point in the year, we may have to be thinking and doing something different. But at the moment, I think we're in a situation we're going to let this investigation play out and then go from there."

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8170f952&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Steelers coach Mike Tomlin expressed anxiety over sexual assault allegations leveled at quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, telling NFL Network's Jennifer Allen Saturday, &quot;I'm highly concerned for our franchise and for Ben personally.&quot; Tomlin was careful not to say too much about the situation, acknowledging that the Police investigation is ongoing. &quot;My concerns are many, but I think at this time it's kind of appropriate to watch these things and let these things run their course,&quot; Tomlin said after arrving in Orlando for the annual owners meetings. &quot;I think it would be inappropriate for me to have strong feelings one way or another with the investigation being ongoing and so forth,&quot; Tomlin said. &quot;Like everyone else, you watch these things unfold.&quot; Tomlin's statements echoed what Steelers president Art Rooney told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Thursday. &quot;I mean, look, that's one of the things, we do have a little bit of luxury of time,&quot; Rooney said. &quot;If we were at a different point in the year, we may have to be thinking and doing something different. But at the moment, I think we're in a situation we're going to let this investigation play out and then go from there.&quot;<br />
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Source: </b><a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8170f952&amp;template=with-video-with-comments&amp;confirm=true" target="_blank"><i>NFL.com</i></a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Steelers P Daniel Sepulveda Says Team Will Be There For Ben Roethlisberger</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:37:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Steelers punter Daniel Sepulveda joined 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh to discuss Ben Roethlisberger’s leadership style and the impact that recent accusations have had. "It's regrettable to see him struggling in the media the way he has in putting himself in these positions," Sepulveda said.  "You know, it's hard to comment on that kind of thing. We're going to be there for him as teammates in any way we can be to help him through these deals. I don't know, he's a very capable quarterback obviously.  My locker's next to his in the game locker room, and that's on business day, you know that's game day.  So I don't think I've said more than a couple sentences to him in the three years that I've been here even though we locker next to each other, but you know it's all business on game day so you can't read into that.  It's tough to say, we're gonna be there for him in any way that we can be, but you know it's not cool to see him getting in trouble like this all the time. Well, it's not good, it certainly doesn't help. But, you know what?  Leading a football team, that's an on and off the field thing. So, gosh, you know it's not a great way to earn the respect of the rest of the guys on the team.  But you know at the same time we are a team, he is our leader.  We're gonna be there for him in any way that we can be to help him through this because you know obviously he's gonna get attacked as a result so, and that's what the Steelers do, we stick together, we're a team.  And that starts with the leadership of the Rooney family and that culture runs all the way through to the punter.  So, you know, we're gonna be there for him."

Source: Pro Football Talk (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/20/sepulveda-walks-a-verbal-tightrope-regarding-big-ben/)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Steelers punter Daniel Sepulveda joined 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh to discuss Ben Roethlisberger’s leadership style and the impact that recent accusations have had. &quot;It's regrettable to see him struggling in the media the way he has in putting himself in these positions,&quot; Sepulveda said.  &quot;You know, it's hard to comment on that kind of thing. We're going to be there for him as teammates in any way we can be to help him through these deals. I don't know, he's a very capable quarterback obviously.  My locker's next to his in the game locker room, and that's on business day, you know that's game day.  So I don't think I've said more than a couple sentences to him in the three years that I've been here even though we locker next to each other, but you know it's all business on game day so you can't read into that.  It's tough to say, we're gonna be there for him in any way that we can be, but you know it's not cool to see him getting in trouble like this all the time. Well, it's not good, it certainly doesn't help. But, you know what?  Leading a football team, that's an on and off the field thing. So, gosh, you know it's not a great way to earn the respect of the rest of the guys on the team.  But you know at the same time we are a team, he is our leader.  We're gonna be there for him in any way that we can be to help him through this because you know obviously he's gonna get attacked as a result so, and that's what the Steelers do, we stick together, we're a team.  And that starts with the leadership of the Rooney family and that culture runs all the way through to the punter.  So, you know, we're gonna be there for him.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <i><a href="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/20/sepulveda-walks-a-verbal-tightrope-regarding-big-ben/" target="_blank">Pro Football Talk</a></i>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Penn State LB Navorro Bowman Has Pending Workouts With Cowboys, Steelers</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:24:50 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Penn State linebacker Navorro Bowman is making the NFL rounds. Bowman admitted to using marijuana before his senior year and was in a fight on the Penn State campus a few years ago. Bowman is set to work out for the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers. “They're investing so much in you, they want to get to know you inside and out,' Bowman said. "We all know that I've had my issues here and I've had some good times here. They want to know all those things. I answered to them, 100 percent honest. I was going through some things, and some hard times at the time. We all have to mature some time and learn from the mistakes that you make.'

Source: National Football Post (http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Penn-State-LBs-Sean-Lee-Navorro-Bowman-making-the-rounds.html)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Penn State linebacker Navorro Bowman is making the NFL rounds. Bowman admitted to using marijuana before his senior year and was in a fight on the Penn State campus a few years ago. Bowman is set to work out for the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers. “They're investing so much in you, they want to get to know you inside and out,' Bowman said. &quot;We all know that I've had my issues here and I've had some good times here. They want to know all those things. I answered to them, 100 percent honest. I was going through some things, and some hard times at the time. We all have to mature some time and learn from the mistakes that you make.'<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <i><a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Penn-State-LBs-Sean-Lee-Navorro-Bowman-making-the-rounds.html" target="_blank">National Football Post</a></i>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Steelers Shifting Their Focus To The NFL Draft</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:26:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[After their most prolific week of free agency in club history, the Pittsburgh Steelers are done, at least for now or until something else strikes their fancy. Within a week's time, the Steelers signed six unrestricted free agents, including one of their own in safety Ryan Clark and former members Larry Foote and Antwaan Randle El. "We had the flurry of activity," said director of football operations Kevin Colbert. "We'll continue to monitor our own (free agents) as well as others, but really the focus is going to shift more heavily toward the college draft."

Source: USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/steelers/notes.htm)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[After their most prolific week of free agency in club history, the Pittsburgh Steelers are done, at least for now or until something else strikes their fancy. Within a week's time, the Steelers signed six unrestricted free agents, including one of their own in safety Ryan Clark and former members Larry Foote and Antwaan Randle El. &quot;We had the flurry of activity,&quot; said director of football operations Kevin Colbert. &quot;We'll continue to monitor our own (free agents) as well as others, but really the focus is going to shift more heavily toward the college draft.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <i><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/steelers/notes.htm" target="_blank">USA Today</a></i>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[NFL Following Developments In Ben Roethlisberger's Investigation]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:54:40 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Georgia authorities are investigating a 20-year-old college student's allegation that Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, 28, sexually assaulted her in a restroom of a nightclub during a night of bar-hopping in Milledgeville, a small town that's home to Georgia College & State University. The National Football League is "following developments" in Roethlisberger's legal situation, a spokesperson said. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has taken a hard line with players who tarnish the league's image, but the league rarely suspends a player unless he is convicted of a crime.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_672428.html?feed=9)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Georgia authorities are investigating a 20-year-old college student's allegation that Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, 28, sexually assaulted her in a restroom of a nightclub during a night of bar-hopping in Milledgeville, a small town that's home to Georgia College &amp; State University. The National Football League is &quot;following developments&quot; in Roethlisberger's legal situation, a spokesperson said. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has taken a hard line with players who tarnish the league's image, but the league rarely suspends a player unless he is convicted of a crime.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <i><a href="http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_672428.html?feed=9" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Tribune-Review</a></i>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Steelers LB Larry Foote To Eventually Replace James Farrior?</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:38:54 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Steelers significantly improved their LB depth when they re-signed Larry Foote to a three-year deal on March 15. Foote, who played his first seven seasons with Pittsburgh before being released last May and eventually signing with Detroit, is most likely to be the top reserve inside linebacker for the Steelers, but he gives the Steelers considerable lineup flexibility now and in the future. With starting ILB James Farrior, 35, nearing the end of his career, there's reason to wonder if Foote, who turns 30 in June, eventually will take his place in the lineup opposite young, athletic Lawrence Timmons, who can be very disruptive at times and has potential to develop further.

Source: Pro Football Weekly (http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/03/19/foote-signing-could-pay-dividends-for-steelers)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Steelers significantly improved their LB depth when they re-signed Larry Foote to a three-year deal on March 15. Foote, who played his first seven seasons with Pittsburgh before being released last May and eventually signing with Detroit, is most likely to be the top reserve inside linebacker for the Steelers, but he gives the Steelers considerable lineup flexibility now and in the future. With starting ILB James Farrior, 35, nearing the end of his career, there's reason to wonder if Foote, who turns 30 in June, eventually will take his place in the lineup opposite young, athletic Lawrence Timmons, who can be very disruptive at times and has potential to develop further.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <i><a href="http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/03/19/foote-signing-could-pay-dividends-for-steelers" target="_blank">Pro Football Weekly</a></i>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Steelers To Decide Ben Roethlisberger's Fate After Investigation]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:02:07 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Steelers President Art Rooney said he will allow the investigation of sexual assault charges against quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to finish before the team decides what direction it might take on the matter. While Rooney declined to discuss the situation, he did say the team has time on its side before it looks at making any personnel moves to bring in a quarterback. "I mean, look that's one of the things, we do have a little bit of luxury of time," Rooney said this afternoon during an interview at Steelers offices, his first public comments since he issued a statement last week. "If we were at a different point in the year we may have to be thinking and doing something different. But at the moment, I think we're in a situation we're going to let this investigation play out and then go from there." Police in Milledgeville, Ga., are investigating an accusation brought by a 20-year-old woman who said Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her in the bathroom of a club in the early morning hours of March 5.

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043921-100.stm#ixzz0iZGp8z67)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Steelers President Art Rooney said he will allow the investigation of sexual assault charges against quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to finish before the team decides what direction it might take on the matter. While Rooney declined to discuss the situation, he did say the team has time on its side before it looks at making any personnel moves to bring in a quarterback. &quot;I mean, look that's one of the things, we do have a little bit of luxury of time,&quot; Rooney said this afternoon during an interview at Steelers offices, his first public comments since he issued a statement last week. &quot;If we were at a different point in the year we may have to be thinking and doing something different. But at the moment, I think we're in a situation we're going to let this investigation play out and then go from there.&quot; Police in Milledgeville, Ga., are investigating an accusation brought by a 20-year-old woman who said Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her in the bathroom of a club in the early morning hours of March 5.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <i><a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043921-100.stm#ixzz0iZGp8z67" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Post-Gazette</a></i>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>P.I. Says Investigation In Ben Roethlisberger Case Nearing Completion</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:39:15 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The criminal defense investigator hired by the team of lawyers representing Ben Roethlisberger after an allegation that he sexually assaulted a college student says he expects his investigation to wrap up "in the next couple of weeks." Charles Mittlestadt told ESPN's Kelly Naqi in a phone interview that he expects "the bulk of our investigation" to be completed in that timeframe. "After that, we would be pursuing the odd lead here or there and revisiting aspects of our investigation that might require some more clarity," Mittelstadt told Naqi. Georgia police are investigating an allegation brought by a 20-year-old college student that she was sexually assaulted by Roethlisberger, 28, in a Milledgeville, Ga., bar. Roethlisberger's attorney, Ed Garland, has said the two-time Super Bowl winner for the Pittsburgh Steelers has committed no crime.

Source: ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5006803)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The criminal defense investigator hired by the team of lawyers representing Ben Roethlisberger after an allegation that he sexually assaulted a college student says he expects his investigation to wrap up &quot;in the next couple of weeks.&quot; Charles Mittlestadt told ESPN's Kelly Naqi in a phone interview that he expects &quot;the bulk of our investigation&quot; to be completed in that timeframe. &quot;After that, we would be pursuing the odd lead here or there and revisiting aspects of our investigation that might require some more clarity,&quot; Mittelstadt told Naqi. Georgia police are investigating an allegation brought by a 20-year-old college student that she was sexually assaulted by Roethlisberger, 28, in a Milledgeville, Ga., bar. Roethlisberger's attorney, Ed Garland, has said the two-time Super Bowl winner for the Pittsburgh Steelers has committed no crime.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <i><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5006803" target="_blank">ESPN</a></i>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Steelers Will Open The 2010 NFL Season At Home</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:43:32 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Scratch the Steelers as possible candidates to open the NFL season against Super Bowl champion New Orleans Sept. 9 in the Superdome. There has been speculation the NFL might pit the past two Super Bowl winners in the first game traditionally held in the city of the current champion on Thursday night of what is called Kickoff Weekend. But Steelers president Art Rooney II said he expects the Steelers to open the season at home Sept. 12 because of scheduling conflicts with their neighbors, the Pirates. "We won't be playing in New Orleans," Rooney declared this afternoon. "We have to be home that weekend because of the baseball schedule. Unless they wanted to play us away three weeks in a row, and I don't think they'll do that."

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043933-100.stm#ixzz0iZRqG0fK)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Scratch the Steelers as possible candidates to open the NFL season against Super Bowl champion New Orleans Sept. 9 in the Superdome. There has been speculation the NFL might pit the past two Super Bowl winners in the first game traditionally held in the city of the current champion on Thursday night of what is called Kickoff Weekend. But Steelers president Art Rooney II said he expects the Steelers to open the season at home Sept. 12 because of scheduling conflicts with their neighbors, the Pirates. &quot;We won't be playing in New Orleans,&quot; Rooney declared this afternoon. &quot;We have to be home that weekend because of the baseball schedule. Unless they wanted to play us away three weeks in a row, and I don't think they'll do that.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <i><a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10077/1043933-100.stm#ixzz0iZRqG0fK" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Post-Gazette</a></i>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Attends QB Tim Tebow's Pro-Day]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:41:24 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner was the star attraction at Florida's  pro day Wednesday, receiving rave reviews from NFL scouts, coaches and  general managers after he unveiled his new, compact throwing motion. The bulky left-hander threw dozens of passes to former teammates  Riley Cooper, Aaron Hernandez and David Nelson during a 30-minute  workout, spoke with several NFL executives and even found time to play  catch with a kid confined to a wheelchair.  "Those of us that know the position a little bit and watch the  position and have coached the position, you saw it," Browns GM Mike Holmgren said. "You  saw he's worked hard on changing some of his technique, and I root for  him. He's a wonderful young man. I pull for guys like that, and he's  going to make some team very happy." Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike  Tomlin, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin and Tampa Bay Buccaneers  Raheem Morris also were in attendance. 

 
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10076/1043683-100.stm)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner was the star attraction at Florida's  pro day Wednesday, receiving rave reviews from NFL scouts, coaches and  general managers after he unveiled his new, compact throwing motion. The bulky left-hander threw dozens of passes to former teammates  Riley Cooper, Aaron Hernandez and David Nelson during a 30-minute  workout, spoke with several NFL executives and even found time to play  catch with a kid confined to a wheelchair.  &quot;Those of us that know the position a little bit and watch the  position and have coached the position, you saw it,&quot; Browns GM Mike Holmgren said. &quot;You  saw he's worked hard on changing some of his technique, and I root for  him. He's a wonderful young man. I pull for guys like that, and he's  going to make some team very happy.&quot; Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike  Tomlin, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin and Tampa Bay Buccaneers  Raheem Morris also were in attendance. <br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10076/1043683-100.stm" target="_blank"><u><i>Pittsburgh Post-Gazette</i></u></a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>GBI Has No Time Table To Complete The Ben Roethlisberger Case</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:54:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating a sexual assault complaint lodged against Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in Milledgeville, Ga., by a 20-year-old college student. The assault allegedly occurred in the early hours of March 5 at a night club in Milledgeville and pending results of the investigation, no criminal charges have yet been filed. Tom Davis, special agent in charge of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) regional office in Milledgeville, said there isn't a time table for completing the investigation. "No, we do not," said Davis. "We're just trying to do a very thorough and methodical investigation. And when it's completed, it will be completed."

Source: USA Today (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/03/police-no-timetable-to-completing-ben-roethlisberger-investigation/1)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating a sexual assault complaint lodged against Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in Milledgeville, Ga., by a 20-year-old college student. The assault allegedly occurred in the early hours of March 5 at a night club in Milledgeville and pending results of the investigation, no criminal charges have yet been filed. Tom Davis, special agent in charge of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) regional office in Milledgeville, said there isn't a time table for completing the investigation. &quot;No, we do not,&quot; said Davis. &quot;We're just trying to do a very thorough and methodical investigation. And when it's completed, it will be completed.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <i><a href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/03/police-no-timetable-to-completing-ben-roethlisberger-investigation/1" target="_blank">USA Today</a></i>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Georgia Police Seeks To Interview Ben Roethlisberger's Nevada Accuser]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:46:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Police in Georgia have sought to interview Andrea McNulty, the woman who accused Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of rape in a Nevada civil suit last year, her attorney said Wednesday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into allegations that Roethlisberger sexually assaulted an unidentified 20-year-old college student on the morning of March 5. Roethlisberger, through his attorney, has denied the accusation. KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh reported that attorney Calvin Dunlap, who represents McNulty,  said that Georgia authorities sought to interview his client and Dunlap told the station he only allows clients with pending litigation to discuss cases under extraordinary scenarios. "They need information from us, and frankly we need information from them, so I will make a decision on how to proceed as the need arises," Dunlap told KDKA.

Source: USA Today (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/03/attorney-police-in-georgia-have-asked-to-interview-ben-roethlisbergers-nevada-accuser/1?loc=interstitialskip)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Police in Georgia have sought to interview Andrea McNulty, the woman who accused Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of rape in a Nevada civil suit last year, her attorney said Wednesday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into allegations that Roethlisberger sexually assaulted an unidentified 20-year-old college student on the morning of March 5. Roethlisberger, through his attorney, has denied the accusation. KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh reported that attorney Calvin Dunlap, who represents McNulty,  said that Georgia authorities sought to interview his client and Dunlap told the station he only allows clients with pending litigation to discuss cases under extraordinary scenarios. &quot;They need information from us, and frankly we need information from them, so I will make a decision on how to proceed as the need arises,&quot; Dunlap told KDKA.<br />
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			<title>Steelers LB Larry Foote Thankful He Only Signed For One Year In Detroit</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:50:22 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Despite all the hugs and kisses when he arrived in Detroit last season, Larry Foote let his feelings about the Lions be known when he recently signed a three-year deal with his original team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. "You can't really explain it until you go through it," he said. "You talk about dog days. Those were dog days, especially being a competitive person and losing. But I made some good relationships and it was good going home playing there. I'm just glad I'm back and thank God I didn't sign a longer deal there." Foote spent his previous seven years with the Pittsburgh Steelers - winning two Super Bowl rings - and was part of a well-tuned machine in which Foote knew exactly where he needed to be at all times. 

Source: MLive.com (http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2010/03/larry_foote_thank_god_i_didnt.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+highlightreel+%28Detroit+Lions+Highlight+Reel+-+MLive.com%29)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite all the hugs and kisses when he arrived in Detroit last season, Larry Foote let his feelings about the Lions be known when he recently signed a three-year deal with his original team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. &quot;You can't really explain it until you go through it,&quot; he said. &quot;You talk about dog days. Those were dog days, especially being a competitive person and losing. But I made some good relationships and it was good going home playing there. I'm just glad I'm back and thank God I didn't sign a longer deal there.&quot; Foote spent his previous seven years with the Pittsburgh Steelers - winning two Super Bowl rings - and was part of a well-tuned machine in which Foote knew exactly where he needed to be at all times. <br />
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			<title>Georgia Authorites Have Yet To Meet With Ben Roethlisberger</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who had a sexual assault allegation filed against him last week in Milledgeville, Ga., has yet to meet with authorities there, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation special agent in charge of the case. "The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has not interviewed Ben Roethlisberger yet," said special agent Tom Davis told ESPN's Kelly Naqi on Tuesday. "We interviewed a majority of people that were in his group on Saturday in Georgia. I will not say who from his group we interviewed but we have not spoken to Ben yet. His lawyer has not made him available. [Roethlisberger's attorney Ed Garland] has cooperated in every way, with the exception of the interview." NFL.com reported on Tuesday that Roethlisberger and others who were with him the night of the alleged incident were interviewed by the GBI on Saturday in Georgia. When asked if the NFL.com report was true, Davis told Naqi in an e-mail, "Not entirely." Davis wrote, "The GBI and Milledgeville Police Department did interview a number of the individuals [on Saturday] that were with Ben the night the incident allegedly occurred. We have not been allowed to interview Roethlisberger." 

Source: ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5001162)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who had a sexual assault allegation filed against him last week in Milledgeville, Ga., has yet to meet with authorities there, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation special agent in charge of the case. &quot;The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has not interviewed Ben Roethlisberger yet,&quot; said special agent Tom Davis told ESPN's Kelly Naqi on Tuesday. &quot;We interviewed a majority of people that were in his group on Saturday in Georgia. I will not say who from his group we interviewed but we have not spoken to Ben yet. His lawyer has not made him available. [Roethlisberger's attorney Ed Garland] has cooperated in every way, with the exception of the interview.&quot; NFL.com reported on Tuesday that Roethlisberger and others who were with him the night of the alleged incident were interviewed by the GBI on Saturday in Georgia. When asked if the NFL.com report was true, Davis told Naqi in an e-mail, &quot;Not entirely.&quot; Davis wrote, &quot;The GBI and Milledgeville Police Department did interview a number of the individuals [on Saturday] that were with Ben the night the incident allegedly occurred. We have not been allowed to interview Roethlisberger.&quot; <br />
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			<title>Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger To Face A Lengthy NFL Suspension?</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:19:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[If Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is charged following accusations of sexual assault, authorities are still investigating the March 12 incident that took place in Milledgeville Ga., his latest off-the-field troubles go to another level and probably to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's office. Under the league's player conduce policy, Goodell has taken a hard line against those that tarnish the league's image and punished players before they have been convicted of any crime. If Roethlisberger, who has been accused of sexual assault twice within the last months, is charged in the coming days or weeks in Georgia, he will be staring down the barrel of a league suspension and possibly a lengthy one.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (http://blog.triblive.com/view-from-the-press-box/2010/03/15/these-guys-sure-look-familiar/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+triblive/blog/ViewFromThePressBox+%28View+from+the+Pre)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[If Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is charged following accusations of sexual assault, authorities are still investigating the March 12 incident that took place in Milledgeville Ga., his latest off-the-field troubles go to another level and probably to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's office. Under the league's player conduce policy, Goodell has taken a hard line against those that tarnish the league's image and punished players before they have been convicted of any crime. If Roethlisberger, who has been accused of sexual assault twice within the last months, is charged in the coming days or weeks in Georgia, he will be staring down the barrel of a league suspension and possibly a lengthy one.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <i><a href="http://blog.triblive.com/view-from-the-press-box/2010/03/15/these-guys-sure-look-familiar/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed:+triblive/blog/ViewFromThePressBox+%28View+from+the+Pre" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Tribune-Review</a></i>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Steelers Re-Sign LB Patrick Bailey To A One-Year Deal</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:18:47 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The Steelers have re-signed linebacker Patrick Bailey to a one-year deal, according to Scout.com. Bailey was an exclusive rights free agent. Bailey makes his mark on the Steelers special teams coverage unit and recorded 13 tackles last season.

Source: RotoTimes.com (http://rototimes.com/nfl/player.php?tqid=7544)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Steelers have re-signed linebacker Patrick Bailey to a one-year deal, according to Scout.com. Bailey was an exclusive rights free agent. Bailey makes his mark on the Steelers special teams coverage unit and recorded 13 tackles last season.<br />
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			<title>Ben Roethlisberger Has Met With Steelers Management</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:54:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[According to Steelers beat writer, Ed Bouchette, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has already met with Steelers management in regards to the situation that has arisen with the Super Bowl QB.  Bouchette reports in his weekly chat that fellow beat writer Gerry Dulac reported the meeting on Monday.  "Gerry Dulac confirmed he has met with management and not just by phone.  He wrote it for PG Plus Monday."  Bouchette also believes that there has been no talk in regards to releasing the quarterback.  "We have a long way to go on this one, I think, so let's not put the cart  ahead of the horse. Let's see what comes out of Ga. first. I've heard  no talk about releasing him."

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10075/1043255-66.stm)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[According to Steelers beat writer, Ed Bouchette, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has already met with Steelers management in regards to the situation that has arisen with the Super Bowl QB.  Bouchette reports in his weekly chat that fellow beat writer Gerry Dulac reported the meeting on Monday.  &quot;Gerry Dulac confirmed he has met with management and not just by phone.  He wrote it for PG Plus Monday.&quot;  Bouchette also believes that there has been no talk in regards to releasing the quarterback.  &quot;We have a long way to go on this one, I think, so let's not put the cart  ahead of the horse. Let's see what comes out of Ga. first. I've heard  no talk about releasing him.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10075/1043255-66.stm" target="_blank"><i>Pittsburgh Post-Gazette</i></a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Steelers Want To Sign QB Byron Leftwich When Released?</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:14:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>There are rumors circulating that the Steelers are waiting for quarterback Byron Leftwich to be let go by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers so they could sign him. An NFL source did confirm this for Examiner.com. But depending on how the Ben Roethlisberger situation plays out, the Steelers may even look towards the draft for a player that they can groom for the future.

Source: Pittsburgh Sports Examiner (http://www.examiner.com/x-2703-Pittsburgh-Sports-Examiner%7Ey2010m3d16-Pittsburgh-Steelers-daily-digest-Tony-Pike-exclusiveCould-Steelers-be-eyeing-player-draft-day)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[There are rumors circulating that the Steelers are waiting for quarterback Byron Leftwich to be let go by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers so they could sign him. An NFL source did confirm this for Examiner.com. But depending on how the Ben Roethlisberger situation plays out, the Steelers may even look towards the draft for a player that they can groom for the future.<br />
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