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The Reese’s Senior Bowl is set to be played on Saturday January 30th at 2:30pm and can be watched on the NFL Network. The one thing I like about the event is the airing of the practices leading up to the eventual game. As of now, I have scrolled through the guide, and ESPNU and NFL Network has their coverages starting Wednesday and runs through Friday. Be sure to check your TV guide for times, and don’t forget to set the record function on your system.
Just an FYI for those interested, The Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers will be coaching the two respective teams.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald is retiring. The 30 year old announced the decision less than two weeks after his eighth season came to an end when
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With Vance McDonald putting a bow on his NFL career. The Steelers find themselves down a tight end. The league waits to celebrate no man, so the Steelers will have already begun prep work on finding a suitable replacement. With Eric Ebron set to reprise his position as the primary pass catching big man, the Steelers will need to find a top blocking option to pair with him.
Now, for this exercise I will be avoiding any players in the draft. The way the Steelers have used their number two tight end is typically just in a blocking type role. With Zach Gentry and Kevin Rader already on the roster, the Steelers aren t going to replace either of them with a sixth round pick, at least not right away. So let’s get started.