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QUARTERBACKS |
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2. |
Brian St.Pierre |
On-again, off-again relationship as No.3. |
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5. |
Bryan Randall |
Wants to show he can be No.3 on practice squad. |
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7. |
Ben Roethlisberger |
Quiet offseason should benefit a big rebound. |
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16. |
Charlie Batch |
Reliable backup and veteran presence. |
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RUNNING BACKS |
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30. |
Larry Croom |
Signed in July as possible practice squader. |
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33. |
Kevin Barlow |
May be new third-down back, and No.2. |
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34. |
Verron Haynes |
Serious knee injury derailed him last season. |
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35. |
Dan Kreider |
Has been only FB on team for number of years. |
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36. |
Carey Davis |
Barry Foster-like size and carries a punch. |
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39. |
Willie Parker |
Had one of best seasons in Steelers history in '06. |
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41. |
Gary Russell |
Once bright prospect must prove himself. |
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42. |
John Kuhn |
Hard-worker who made roster late in season. |
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44. |
Najeh Davenport |
A year in system should benefit him. |
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WIDE RECEIVERS |
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10. |
Santonio Holmes |
Became starter; his 49 catches led AFC rookies. |
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11. |
Rasheed Marshall |
Former WVU QB trying the Randle El route. |
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13. |
Dan Sheldon |
Signed in July to compete as return man. |
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14. |
Chris Jackson |
Nice-sized rookie free agent from tiny Millsaps |
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15. |
Willie Reid |
Punt-returner and possible 5th wide receiver. |
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18. |
Walter Young |
Perennial bid to make the roster. |
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80. |
Cedrick Wilson |
Former starter bidding for No.3. |
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81. |
Dallas Baker |
Big rookie with many catches at Florida. |
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82. |
Eric Fowler |
Undrafted rookie from Division 2 school. |
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85. |
Nate Washington |
Hands were biggest problem as No.3 last season. |
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86. |
Hines Ward |
Rolex in a Timex body. |
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TIGHT ENDS |
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48. |
Cody Boyd |
Tallest receiver in camp at 6-foot-8. |
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83. |
Heath Miller |
His ability as a receiver should shine. |
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84. |
Jerame Tuman |
Among team's oldest veterans at 31. |
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88. |
Jon Dekker |
Practice-squader on the verge of making it somewhere. |
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89. |
Matt Spaeth |
Could join Miller as tough 1-2 red zone punch. |
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OFFENSIVE LINEMEN |
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56. |
Chukky Okobi |
In fight of his career for starting C job. |
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61. |
Sean Mahan |
Only real UFA signing; can play C/G. |
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62. |
Marvin Philip |
Pure C kept as No.3 man as a rookie. |
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66. |
Cameron Stephenson |
Fifth-round pick as a guard. |
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67. |
Jason Capizzi |
6-9 T, former Pitt and IUP player. |
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68. |
Chris Kemoeatu |
Knocking on Kendall Simmons' door. |
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71. |
Brandon Torey |
First-year player looking at practice squad. |
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72. |
Darnell Stapleton |
Rookie from Rutgers, can play G/C. |
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73. |
Kendall Simmons |
Veteran starter, had great spring. |
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74. |
Willie Colon |
Competing with Starks at RT. |
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77. |
Marvel Smith |
Quiet, underrated LT. |
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78. |
Max Starks |
Trying to hold off Colon in final year. |
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79. |
Trai Essex |
Has slipped down the depth chart. |
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DEFENSIVE LINEMEN |
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67. |
Derrick Jones |
That's Derrick, not Deacon. |
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74. |
Scott Paxson |
Former Penn Stater with some potential. |
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76. |
Chris Hoke |
Dependable backup with new contract. |
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90. |
Travis Kirschke |
Most experienced backup end. |
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91. |
Aaron Smith |
Among the league's best ends. |
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93. |
Nick Eason |
Signed late, vet could provide backup help. |
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95. |
Ryan McBean |
Fourth-round rookie pick. |
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96. |
Shaun Nua |
Back and forth on Steelers roster. |
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98. |
Casey Hampton |
Perennial Pro Bowler, perfect for 3-4. |
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99. |
Brett Keisel |
End who will move all around on defense. |
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LINEBACKERS |
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40. |
Derek Rahage |
Only hope is on practice squad. |
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46. |
Richard Koonce |
Ditto. |
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47. |
Ron Stanley |
Made roster late last season. |
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49. |
Marcello Church |
Injury kept him on college sideline in '06. |
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50. |
Larry Foote |
Developed into top run-stopper. |
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51. |
James Farrior |
Versatile 32-year-old captain. |
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53. |
Clark Haggans |
Starting LOLB who may sit on passing downs. |
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54. |
Rian Wallace |
Can play inside or outside. |
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55. |
LaMarr Woodley |
Impressive first spring, could rush on dime. |
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57. |
Clint Kriewaldt |
Impressive backup ILB and special-teams captain. |
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92. |
James Harrison |
Longtime backup ticketed to replace Joey Porter. |
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94. |
Lawrence Timmons |
Top rookie out all spring with groin injury. |
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97. |
Arnold Harrison |
Backup OLB, season ended with knee injury. |
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DEFENSIVE BACKS |
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20. |
Bryant McFadden |
Will compete for starting job. |
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21. |
Ricardo Colclough |
The bloom is off his rose. |
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22. |
William Gay |
Fifth-round draft pick from Louisville. |
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23. |
Tyrone Carter |
Small, tough veteran safety. |
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24. |
Ike Taylor |
Out of the doghouse and into the starting lineup. |
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25. |
Ryan Clark |
Trying to hold onto his starting job at FS. |
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26. |
Deshea Townsend |
He and McFadden will compete at CB. |
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27. |
Anthony Smith |
Pressing Clark to start at FS. |
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28. |
Jovon Johnson |
CB from Erie, on roster late last season. |
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29. |
Chidi Iwuoma |
Special teams player re-signed at midseason. |
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30. |
Harrison Smith |
Tallest CB on the roster at 6-2. |
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37. |
Anthony Madison |
Little CB who played in 13 '06 games. |
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41. |
Grant Mason |
Free agent CB trying to make practice squad. |
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43. |
Troy Polamalu |
Should have new deal in place soon. |
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45. |
Mike Lorello |
WVU product back for another try at S. |
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SPECIALISTS |
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3. |
Jeff Reed |
Reliable kicker slightly off last season at home. |
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4. |
Connor Hughes |
Extra kicker for camp duties. |
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6. |
Mike Barr |
Punter in fourth camp with Steelers. |
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9. |
Daniel Sepulveda |
Highest punter drafted in 29 years. |
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60. |
Greg Warren |
Dependable long snapper. |