Steelers present at G Chester Pitts' workout

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Free-agent guard Pitts draws Colts, Steelers to workout

Free-agent guard Chester Pitts worked out for two teams Tuesday in Arizona, according to his agent, Andrew Kessler, who added that his client has visits scheduled with two other clubs next week.

The teams have asked that their identities not be revealed at this time, Kessler said. However, a source with knowledge of the situation revealed the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers attended Pitts' workout.

The Steelers are looking for offensive line help after starting right tackle Willie Colon suffered a season-ending Achilles' tendon injury last month.

Pitts has drawn interest from several teams throughout the offseason, including the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles. Pitts is coming back from major surgery, and Tuesday marked the first time he had been able to undergo a full workout for teams.

The eight-year NFL veteran, a longtime starter for the Houston Texans, is one of the few in-demand free agents still available. He started every game for the Texans from his rookie season in 2002 through 2008. Pitts played in just two games last season before undergoing the surgery.

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[Psycho Ward 86]

uh....im confused. He's a good guard, im not disputing that. But why are we looking at a GUARD. We have plenty of depth in the interior line. Hartwig, Kemoeatu, and Pouncey should be a formidable trio at the guard spots and center, and Essex, Legursky, Urbik, Foster, and among others are more than enough depth. If we were to nab him and plan to move him to tackle, id be intrigued, but assuming we pick him up and put him at guard, what happens to Pouncey? Moreover, we still got a right tackle spot to fill!

[Chidi29]

uh....im confused. He's a good guard, im not disputing that. But why are we looking at a GUARD. We have plenty of depth in the interior line. Hartwig, Kemoeatu, and Pouncey should be a formidable trio at the guard spots and center, and Essex, Legursky, Urbik, Foster, and among others are more than enough depth. If we were to nab him and plan to move him to tackle, id be intrigued, but assuming we pick him up and put him at guard, what happens to Pouncey? Moreover, we still got a right tackle spot to fill!

Probably to replenish depth if we do decide to kick a guard in Essex or Foster outside. Which appears to be the likely route.

Doesn't do any harm to see where the guy is at in his recovery.

[Psycho Ward 86]

Probably to replenish depth if we do decide to kick a guard in Essex or Foster outside. Which appears to be the likely route.

Doesn't do any harm to see where the guy is at in his recovery.

this leaves pouncey on the sidelines?

[Chidi29]

this leaves pouncey on the sidelines?

No, but if you move a guard to tackle and Pouncey to being the starter, you have a net loss of one backup guard.

I'm sure it was a due dilligence move, and we're unlikely to sign him. Really wouldn't be crazy about the idea either.

[Galax Steeler]

this leaves pouncey on the sidelines?

It is hard to let a 1st round pick set on the sidelines but the Steelers are known for it. Hopefully we will see alot of Pouncey this year.

[Killer]

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Eagles | Unlikely to sign Chester Pitts

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:42:48 -0400

Updating a previous item, the Philadelphia Eagles are "unlikely" to sign free-agent OG Chester Pitts (Texans), reports the Philadelphia Daily News' Les Bowen, citing a team source.