Further Proof That Karma Is A Bitch...

Cedrick Wilson - it's been real, it's been fun...but it hasn't been real fun.

Make sure the door doesn't hit you in the ass on your way out...or let it hit you...frankly I don't really care.

In case you'd like more detail as to what I mean - Wilson was released this morning after his arrest last night on charges of criminal (simple) assault, harassment and disorderly conduct. It's a shame that he had to go out like this, but on the bright side, at least he's out. And just so you guys know - domestic violence is still not cool (official statement).

Any thoughts from the peanut gallery (IE - you guys)??

REFERENCE MATERIAL:
Steelers Release Wilson [Post-Gazette]
Wilson Released [SteelCityInsider]
Steelers Release WR Wilson After Arrest [Tribune-Review]

Chicks Kevin Colbert Digs The Mohawk...

HEEEEYYYYYYYYOOOOOOOOOO...Guess who's back, bitches?

Yep, and just in time for Terelle Pryor Announcement Day too...as if that were the biggest news this morning...ok, maybe to many it will be.

But for me, and I'm guessing many of you all, the biggest news this morning is the fact that the Steelers made ANOTHER free agent signing yesterday. This time, netting a much needed Center/Guard - Justin Hartwig, formerly of the Carolina Panthers.

First, I'd just like to warn Jeff Reed - dude, you're not the only crazy head of hair in Pittsburgh anymore.

Second, I'd like to say - thank god. This means a number of things to me...Most importantly, that the Steelers probably didn't sign Hartwig to sit the bench behind Sean Mahan. Rather, I'd imagine they're expecting him to assume the position (and by that I mean have Big Ben stick his hands in Hartwig's ass every game) and become the starter at Center (although he can also play Guard) in 2008.

Aside from that, this of course also signals that the Steelers have one less need to address in the impending NFL draft, at least in the first few rounds...Which of course in turn means that maybe now we can draft that 6th tight end we desperately need...

Anyways, in other Offensive Line news - we can all now breathe a collective sigh of relief that the Steelers re-signed Kemoeatu and Essex. If not for this, Cedrick Wilson might've been relegated to starting on the Offensive Line...and I don't think anyone wants that...anyone.

PS - Kemoeatu and Essex got one year deals for $1,417,000 and $927,000 respectively, and Hartwig gets $4,000,000 over two years. Ummm...weren't we like dangerously close to the salary cap well before this week? Sounds like the Steelers better start a "we don't have enough money to pay for Max Starks" fund. I've got 35 cents and some pocket lint I'd be happy to contribute. Actually, make that 32 cents...

Ok, but seriously...where's Terelle Pryor gonna go? I've got 32 cents that says Michigan (sorry Max).

REFERENCE MATERIAL:
Steelers Sign New Center [Post-Gazette]
Steelers Agree to Contract With Ex-Panther, Justin Hartwig [ESPN]
Steelers Sign Hartwig [SteelCityInsider]
Steelers May Have New Starting Center [Beaver County Times]
Steelers Keep Kemoeatu, Essex [Associated Press]