A wide receiver group led by Cordarrelle Patterson was the big attraction at Tennessee’s pro day, which also showcased quarterback Tyler Bray.

Snoop Dogg implores the Pittsburgh Steelers to bring Mike Wallace back into the fold.

Top RB prospect Trent Richardson posted 40-yard dash times in the 4.45-to-4.49-second range at Alabama’s pro day on Thursday according to NFL draft analyst Bucky Brooks.

Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert assertively answered a reporter’s question Thursday about the “dilemma” surrounding restricted free-agent WR Mike Wallace.

With so many salary cap issues to wade through, the Steelers are in danger of losing Mike Wallace which would impact Pittsburgh’s offense and Wallace’s fantasy value.

The Steelers haven’t hidden the fact that they plan to retain Pro Bowl WR Mike Wallace. But how they’ll go about it remains undecided.

With a number of salary cap issues to deal with and the future of Hines Ward up for debate, the Pittsburgh Steelers could look significantly different next season.

Former Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor is holding his pro day workout Saturday in front of 14 NFL teams at a high school field in Hempfield, P.A.

The run on quarterbacks during the early portions of the 2011 NFL Draft — four went in the first 12 picks, including surprise selections of Jake Locker (eighth) and Christian Ponder (12th) — had another subtle result.

A potential lockout figures to disrupt the player-personnel dealings of some teams more than others. One team that isn’t expected to be impacted all that much is the Steelers.

Quarterbacks were a main thread of discussion as the NFL Scouting Combine opened because the position presents some interesting challenges for NFL teams.

Georgia DT Geno Atkins stared at a camera following his first 40-yard dash and made a celebratory gesture. Later, after his short shuttle run, he again looked into a camera, this time flashing a broad smile. Before 2004, that never would have happened.

With Tim Tebow not participating in throwing drills at the combine, it means none of the top-rated quarterbacks will be throwing this weekend in front of a league-wide audience.

Traditionally, 6-foot-3 is considered the prototypical height for a standout defensive end/outside linebacker. But the times could be changing. Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert said there is a place for shorter players on the edge.

The opening scenes of the 2010 Scouting Combine are underway, as the first groups of the 329 invited players arrive and coaches and general managers meet with the media.