Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker believes he is finally getting his speed back heading into training camp.
Parker was shaken up with an injury for much of last season but still managed to finish strong.
The team is hopeful that the extra speed leads to more big runs from Parker in the 2009 season.
Rashard Mendenhall will be Parker’s backup, and it remains to be seen how many carries he might take away from the starter.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have wasted little time signing some of their 2009 draft picks to contracts.
The team has signed one of their three third-round draft picks as well as their two fifth-rounders.
Cornerback Keenan Lewis, the third-rounder that signed, could compete for one of the top backup spots.
A cornerback and running back were the two fifth round picks that the team was able to sign.
The Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers are set to receive their rings in a private ceremony at Heinz Field.
The team is just about four months removed from a come-from-behind victory over the Arizona Cardinals in one of the most memorable Super Bowls of all time.
Each player will receive a ring with his name on it. Ben Roethlisberger, Jerome Bettis and owner Dan Rooney designed the team’s previous Super Bowl rings back in 2005.
Head coach Mike Tomlin said he is very excited about receiving his ring, but that once the ceremony is over, so is the 2008 season. He said it’s time to wipe the slate clean and focus on 2009.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was in attendance for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Tomlin went to check out and support the Pittsburgh Penguins, who were down 2-0 in the series to the Detroit Red Wings.
It seems that Tomlin must have brought the team some good luck, as they emerged victorious, 4-2.
The head coach could be seen decked out in white for the white-out and waving a white-towel in the stands.
