Steelers Release QB Zabransky, Sign Brit

Yeah, peace is right.

Moment of silence for former Steeler Jared Zabransky.

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The Steelers released the former Boise State quarterback. I'll always remember his 4+ offseason months with the Black and Gold.

This day was inevitable, what with Dennis Dixon coming to the team via the draft. Dixon should destroy the third string spot, and may even get some reps as a "slash"-type player.

The release of Zabransky makes room for Brit WR Marvin Allen, who spent time on the practice squad in '06 as part of the NFL International Practice Squad Program. He's back on the practice squad as part of the same program. He's spent the past three seasons in NFL Europe, working with the Steelers in his '06 offseason.

Here's his combine video, in case you were wondering.



Limey bastard.

Steelers Select Dennis Dixon

Consider my mind blown.

In the 5th Round, Pittsburgh selected QB Dennis Dixon from Oregon.

Dixon was a one-time Heisman favorite this season before ending his collegiate career with a knee injury.

The depth chart is all nutty, what with Ben getting paid, Charlie Batch on the roster, Jared Zabransky joining the team and now Dixon being drafted.

I did not see this happening.

This draft class is crazy.

Jared Zabransky Is The Pittsburgh Steelers

I have no real posts to type on this cold-ass Friday, so I'm just going to direct you to a solid story by Joe Starkey at the Trib.

It involves new Steelers QB Jared Zabransky, and his improbable run from near-Fiesta Bowl-goat, to Fiesta Bowl hero, to unlikely NCAA 08 coverboy, to Arizona Cardinals castoff, to likely Steelers 3rd-string QB. And really, being a 3rd-stringer in Pittsburgh has got to be an o.k. job for a guy who couldn't stick anywhere last year.

Plus, since Pittsburgh usually likes to keep 3 QBs around, Zabransky will possibly be spending some time on an actual NFL sideline this fall. Goodbye, Brian St. Pierre...hello, Jared Zabransky.

Starkey also informs us that Zabransky's agent is originally from Monroeville (crazy), and the ridiculous combination of a player and team that both boast a spot in the final 8 of ESPN's dumb "Greatest Highlight" (although I don't see the Fiesta Bowl play). Zabransky - Fiesta Bowl; Steelers - Immaculate Reception. Maybe Jared and Dan Rooney can chat it up at some point.

I'll stop spoiling the article now. Go read it for yourself.

Steelers Sign QB Zabransky, Immediately Add Hook And Ladder, Statue of Liberty To Playbook

Recently, the Steelers signed free agent QB Jared Zabransky, best known for his role in Boise State's improbable Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma.

During our Super Bowl run, the offense repeatedly kept opposing defenses off balance with trick plays, most notably, Antwaan's pass to Hines in Super Bowl XL. Pittsburgh hasn't really done many trick plays since 'Twaan left. Maybe this signing signals a turning point. Big Ben better watch his back.

But to keep Ben happy, Pittsburgh also signed former Michigan State standout WR Matt Trannon. He's 6 foot 6. Tall enough for ya, Ben?