Alameda Ta'amu

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the NFL's most stable franchises for years, opting for small tweaks rather than drastic makeovers. It's a formula that's worked with unparalleled success, as evidenced by the team's record...

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steve McLendon put his finger to his lips and tried to suppress a smile.   "Shhh, don't talk about me too much," the Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle said. "I don't want anybody talking about me too much."   Considering the...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The somewhat crude white sheet of paper taped to the top of Casey Hampton's locker said "Coach Hamp."   And it was not the veteran nose tackle's idea.   Then again, considering what Hampton's doing these days, it's an apt job...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alameda Ta'amu's "welcome to the NFL" moment didn't come when the Pittsburgh Steelers selected the massive nose tackle in the fourth round of last week's draft. Instead it came a little later when All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu...

The Ravens came into the 2012 NFL draft looking to round out their roster and add depth and create competition at several positions. They appear to have addressed all of their immediate needs, even if they made a few interesting selections Saturday....

The Sports Xchange EditorsNote: Includes all fourth-round picks Draft: Round Four pick-by-pick analysis 96.St. Louis Rams: WR Chris Givens, Wake Forest -- Givens' speed should make him the deep threat the Rams' offense was lacking, and gives Sam...

Steelers Complete 2012 NFL Draft With Nine Selections; Team Agrees To Terms With 12 Rookie Free Agents PITTSBURGH ©¤ The Steelers added nine draft picks as well as agreeing to terms with 12 rookie free agents following the 2012 NFL Draft, the team...

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Ninth in a series exploring the April 26-28 NFL draft. Next: Safeties. This is not a bad crop of defensive tackles. There are several players who should have productive careers at every level of the draft, including in the first round. As many as six...