Chris Rainey

There was some apprehension from Ben Roethlisberger when the Pittsburgh Steelers did not retain offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. Any concern should be out the window now, as Roethlisberger is learning the direction of new offensive coordinator Tod...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are known as one of the best drafting franchises in the NFL; they almost never miss in the first round and then are able to get steals throughout the later rounds. Coming into the 2012 NFL Draft the Steelers knew they needed t...

Pittsburgh Steelers sign fifth-round draft pick Chris Rainey The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Sunday, via an official team release, that they signed their fifth-round draft pick — No. 159 overall — running back Chris Rainey. Financial te...

Pittsburgh Steelers sign fifth-round draft pick Chris Rainey The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Sunday, via an official team release, that they signed their fifth-round draft pick — No. 159 overall — running back Chris Rainey. Financial te...

Pittsburgh Steelers sign fifth-round draft pick Chris Rainey The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Sunday, via an official team release, that they signed their fifth-round draft pick — No. 159 overall — running back Chris Rainey. Financial te...

The Steelers announced they have come to terms with speedy fifth round running back Chris Rainey. It’s a a four-year contract. During his 53-game career at the University of Florida, the 5-foot-8, 180-pound Rainey had 2,464 yards and 13 touchdo...

Steelers add a Little Lightning to the backfield by Selecting Chris Rainey Chris Rainey is one of the few running backs who could emulate Darren Sproles in this year’s draft. He may not be a top-round pick, but just like Sproles, he is a unique...

Going into the 2012 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers and Ted Thompson were focused on improving the 32nd ranked defense in the NFL last season. The three biggest needs were getting a ROLB, a DE and some secondary help, either at CB or S. Thompson has...

The Steelers took Florida RB Chris Rainey in the 5th round on Saturday, and some are already saying they got a steal with the back, who compared himself to shifty Saints back Darren Sproles. Florida’s Chris Rainey is one of the best athletes in the...

Steelers add a Little Lightning to the backfield by Selecting Chris Rainey Chris Rainey is one of the few running backs who could emulate Darren Sproles in this year’s draft. He may not be a top-round pick, but just like Sproles, he is a unique...

We are now officially less than one week away now from the 2012 NFL Draft. The draft is always a key component for Ted Thompson, as it is the biggest building block he uses to field his roster. Thompson has also shocked some folks this offseason b...

We asked readers in the Times-Union and Jacksonville.com who/what position the Jaguars should select in the first round of the NFL Draft. Excerpts from some of their responses: read more...