Heath Miller News

The talk Thursday seemed to be about reports indicating the tight end could be a big part of offensive coordinator Todd Haley's offense.

Good morning, A A A Welcome to June and a rainy Friday in Pittsburgh. Steelers practices ended for the week, which we're going to finish with some stuff: A --- Hines Ward has to be doubly happy he decided to retire now and not pursue to drag out his wonderful football career by another year.

Today's AFC North required reading includes a look at the Cincinnati Bengals' camp battle at wide receiver, a former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback finally hanging up his cleats, a son of a Cleveland Browns legend getting a tryout and how the Baltimore Ravens' second-year players are benefiting from a full offseason.

Now the word is out. Tight end Heath Miller will have a bigger role in the Steelers' offense, according to both the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review . The main reason for this is to help keep the grass stains off Ben Roethlisberger 's uniform.

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The installation of Todd Haley as the Pittsburgh Steelers ' offensive coordinator has concerned some about the philosophical approach of coach Mike Tomlin's squad.

Between bringing in Todd Haley as the new offensive coordinator, the release and retirement of Hines Ward, the question marks at running back since Rashard Mendenhall's knee injury last year, Mike Wallace's hold out, and the remodeling of an offensive line that allowed 42 sacks last year, there has been very little that has not been scrutinized for ... (more)

There's a chance that Steelers WR Antonio Brown's production drops off some in 2012.

With new offensive coordinator Todd Haley kept under media lockout, analysts and fans alike have been making projections as to what the Steelers offense will look like in 2012.

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ESPN AFC North blogger Jamison Hensley has been putting together a top five list for every respective position in the division.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a quiet offseason that still managed to be a very productive for one of the league's flagship franchises.

The AFC North weekly chat had a lot of Steelers talk, from the red zone to Ben Roethlisberger 's longevity.

About a week ago, FoxSports.com's Alex Marvez constructed a list of N.F.L. players which could be poised have potential breakout seasons in 2012 .A The list had one player for each team, and Wide Receiver Emmanuel Sanders made the list as the Steelers' representative.A With Marvez's list in mind, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss five ... (more)

Sticking to their board as always, the Steelers once again came out winners in the draft by stocking up on several talented players that are also great schematic fits.

Traditionally, it has been the Pittsburgh Steelers ' defense that has carried the team to success, but there may be a shift in philosophy evident by this year's draft.

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have finished 12-4 in 2011, but there were a lot of holes schematically that the team should consider changing up to ensure a more successful 2012.

Adams was an All-Big Ten selection at offensive tackle in 2010 and made the second team last year despite being limited to seven games after serving a suspension for violating NCAA rules for accepting improper benefits.

Dwight White, former Pittsburgh Steeler and member of the Steel Curtain, once said, "Nobody remembers teams that win one Super Bowl." He said that during the 1970s Steelers dynasty, about winning back-to-back Super Bowl championships.