Hey BTCS Folk,

The NFL Network just reported that the Steelers signed Leftwich as our backup QB. For some confirmation check out: http://www.theinsideronpittsburghsports.com/

This, I think, is the lesser of two evils, however necessary.

A few other items of interest:

1) As we've talked about here, Steelers Safety Ryan Mundy was injured - by a cheap shot - during the preseason game with the Eagles. While at first it appeared to be a minor shin injury, it looks like it may be a fracture to his lower leg. This, of course, sucks. He was beginning to show something in that game.

2) The Steelers have brought in another punter/kicker in Mitch Berger.

3) Big Snack is off the PUP list, but it is unclear if he'll play Thursday against the Bills. Still, he's lost as much as 25 pounds since the start of camp and will probably lose some more before the end of it. This is a good sign for our defensive line.

Hey BTSC Folk,

The venerable Dale Lolley is reporting that local Pittsburgher tackle Jason Capizzi is finished for the season and, probably, with the Steelers. Capizzi re-injured his left foot and then quickly reached an injury settlement with the Steelers. This means he will be dropped from the roster. It also look as if the injury is serious enough to require surgery as well

Mr. Lolley's blog: http://nflfromthesidelines.blogspot.com/ (as if we didn't all have it bookmarked anyway)

So, I guess this means Trai Essex is offically on the team again.

Hey BTSC Folk,

It looks as if our stud punter (if there is such a thing) will be out for the entirety of the 2008-9 season. Dale Lolley, a very trusted source of Steelers news, is reporting that tests on Sepulveda's right (non-kicking) leg have revealed an ACL tear (He had apparently been experiencing some discomfort in it, prompting the tests). Danny S was the Steelers 4th round selection in the 2007 draft.

The Steelers have quickly moved to pick up Paul Ernster off waivers from Detriot.

Here's the Lolley Link: http://nflfromthesidelines.blogspot.com/

While our problems on special teams are well documented, the problems seemed to be less to do with the punting/kicking, and more to do with poor coverage. However, any blow to a unit that is already suspect has to be considered a setback  - especially this early into the (off)season.

So, thoughts? Anyone know anything about this Ernster guy?

Dave Lolley is reporting that Big Snack failed to complete the required number of 100 yard sprints (he needed to do 8 and could only make it through 5) and thus Tomlin placed him the physically unable to perform list.  While this is probably not a huge deal - Casey's failed these sorts of things before and come out to have a great season - it doesn't exactly sooth many of the concerns at D line; if for some reason Casey can't perform this year we have a decided lack of depth (though we all love Hoke).

Anyway, here's the link to Lolley's site

http://nflfromthesidelines.blogspot.com/

So....any thoughts?