Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers CB Keenan Lewis shoots for the top

Give Harrison credit for not backing down

James Harrison doesn't always criticize NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in a tasteful manner, but you have to give the Steelers linebacker some credit for standing up to him again and again.

Steelers' Keenan Lewis predicts Pro Bowl trip

Wake-up: Jim Brown criticizes Richardson

Every morning, grab a cup of coffee and get your AFC North wake-up call here: Browns Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown described Trent Richardson as an "ordinary" talent on draft day and he isn't backing down from his assessment of the team's first-round running back.

AFC North Top 5: Running backs

The AFC North blog will take a look at the top five division players at a position each day this week. This is a projection for the 2012 season, so predicted progress and decline has been factored into the rankings.

AFC North draft pick signing tracker

There have been 31 draft picks from the AFC North who have already reached deals. Only seven picks remain unsigned. Here's the team-by-team update: CINCINNATI BENGALS SIGNED: CB Dre Kirkpatrick (first round), DT Devon Still (second round), CB Shaun Prater (fifth round), S George Iloka (fifth round), TE Orson Charles (fourth round), WR Marvin Jones (fifth round), RB Dan "Boom" Herron (sixth round).

AFC North chat alert

Just a reminder that the AFC North blog's weekly chat was moved to Thursday. It's going to kick off at 2 p.m. ET, so clear your meeting schedule or take a late lunch to join us.

Steelers: Dream/nightmare scenarios

Yes, the start of training camps is two months away, but it’s never too early to consider the coming season. A look at the best-case and worst-case scenarios for the Steelers in 2012.

Update on Mendenhall

Steelers RB sets big goal for return to field.