Notes: Doesn't have elite pursuit speed when chasing down a ballcarrier. Great combination of strength and speed when rushing the passer. Gets his body low and uses a powerful swim move to get through doubleteams against blockers who, sizewise, appear to be able to outmuscle him.Teams also have the option of dipping into restricted free agency. The most coveted player in that pool will be Steelers receiver Mike Wallace, a 25yearold deep threat with 2,439 yards and 18 touchdowns over the past two seasons. The Steelers can match any offer and would get a firstround draft pick if they choose not to..

Mariano Rivera sets alltime saves record Also nominated on our list of top local stories of the year, the 41yearold legendary Yankees closer added to his HallofFame resume when he set baseball's alltime saves record on Sept. 19. Rivera got his 602nd career save with, what else, a 123 inning as the Bronx crowd chanted, "Let's Go Mo!" in a 64 Yankees win over the Twins..