Essex a darkhorse to win the starting RG job

The Pittsburgh Steelers open training camp on Friday and they return 21 of 22 starters from their Super Bowl winning team. There will be few position battles in camp but one situation to keep an eye on is the right guard position. Current starter Darnell Stapleton enters his first training camp as a starter and the starting right job position is his to lose. Stapleton, 23, (6-3, 305lbs) started 14 games for the Steelers in 2008 and head coach Mike Tomlin is a big believer in Stapleton. Stapleton is versatile and can also play center, his natural position. Despite the coaching staff being very high on Stapleton, the organization would like to get bigger on their interior line. The Steelers

Steelers sign OL Trai Essex to a 2-year deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed OL Trai Essex to a 2-year deal, according to the Post-Gazette. Essex explored the market for a starting job but couldn’t find one. Essex visited the Tennessee Titans on Friday but the Titans did not extend an offer.

Titans showing interest in Trai Essex

The Nashville Tennessean Reports, Pittsburgh Steelers tackle/guard Trai Essex is visiting with the Tennessee Titans today. Essex, a third-round pick in 2005, has started four games in his four year career with the Steelers. The Steelers have expressed an interest in bringing Essex back. Essex has also drawin interest from Oakland, Detroit and Baltimore.

The Latest Steelers Buzz: Steelers to open up talks with Heath Miller in March

Free Agency begins on February 27th The Steelers have been involved in contract talks with James Harrison for about 7 days now. Reports indicate Harrison’s agent will meet with the Steelers at the combine. Talks with Heath Miller will begin in March once the Steelers priorities in free agency are taking care of. Miller is just as much of a priority for the Steelers as anyone. They have no intention of him entering 09 without a long-term extension. Jason Witten received a $6 year Р$28 million contract a few seasons ago. Miller doesn’t put up the numbers Witten does but is regarded as the most complete tight end in the game. Here’s some new stuff on Nate Washington, Bryant