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He got a cool million just to go through training camp in Oxnard, then he gets a Super Bowl ring.
Free-agent LB Boiman visits Steelers
By Scott Brown
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Rocky Boiman was talking with his parents Monday night when they brought up his best game as an NFL player.
They weren't reminiscing as much as pointing out that Boiman, a free agent, may end up playing his home games in the stadium where he once had a sack, an interception and a touchdown.
Boiman didn't quite return to what die-hard Steelers fans would consider the scene of the crime -- his play at Heinz Field on Sept. 28, 2003, helped the Tennessee Titans win a lopsided game -- but the versatile linebacker did visit the Steelers on Tuesday at their South Side practice facility.
The fifth-year veteran, who won a Super Bowl ring with the Indianapolis Colts last season, also took a physical.
But Boiman made it clear he has serious interest in the Steelers, given their tradition and, presumably, their need for linebackers.
"It's a team that's a championship team and is just one step away from getting back to the big one again," Boiman said.
A fourth-round draft choice out of Notre Dame in 2002, Boiman played four seasons for the Titans before being waived.
The Colts signed the 6-4, 245-pounder, and Boiman, 27, played in every game last season, starting one.
He has played in 3-4 and 4-3 defenses and said he can line up inside and outside. What also be may appealing about him to the Steelers: Boiman is a willing and able special teams player.
The Steelers met with another free-agent linebacker who fit that description, but Colby Bockwoldt signed Monday with the San Francisco 49ers.
Scott Brown can be reached at sbrown@tribweb.com or 412-481-5432.
Free-agent LB Boiman visits Steelers
By Scott Brown
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Rocky Boiman was talking with his parents Monday night when they brought up his best game as an NFL player.
They weren't reminiscing as much as pointing out that Boiman, a free agent, may end up playing his home games in the stadium where he once had a sack, an interception and a touchdown.
Boiman didn't quite return to what die-hard Steelers fans would consider the scene of the crime -- his play at Heinz Field on Sept. 28, 2003, helped the Tennessee Titans win a lopsided game -- but the versatile linebacker did visit the Steelers on Tuesday at their South Side practice facility.
The fifth-year veteran, who won a Super Bowl ring with the Indianapolis Colts last season, also took a physical.
He is set to visit another team this week (he declined to say which one) and said he also could re-sign with the Colts.
But Boiman made it clear he has serious interest in the Steelers, given their tradition and, presumably, their need for linebackers.
"It's a team that's a championship team and is just one step away from getting back to the big one again," Boiman said.
A fourth-round draft choice out of Notre Dame in 2002, Boiman played four seasons for the Titans before being waived.
The Colts signed the 6-4, 245-pounder, and Boiman, 27, played in every game last season, starting one.
He has played in 3-4 and 4-3 defenses and said he can line up inside and outside. What also be may appealing about him to the Steelers: Boiman is a willing and able special teams player.
The Steelers met with another free-agent linebacker who fit that description, but Colby Bockwoldt signed Monday with the San Francisco 49ers.
Scott Brown can be reached at sbrown@tribweb.com or 412-481-5432.
