Steelers/NFL category, Page 194

During his weekly Tuesday press conference, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was reminded that a few weeks ago he said he would be open to changes — if he felt like those changes would yield better results. Now that the team has sunk to 2-5 and the offense is struggling...

Despite his offense sitting near or at the bottom of the NFL rankings in yards, points and yards per play, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin isn’t ready to make any further changes with his starters or coaches. “I don’t feel like I’m there,” Tomlin said Tuesday at his weekly news...

Kenny Pickett had his first true chance at directing a fourth-quarter comeback for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium. That Pickett didn’t get the job done in a 16-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins didn’t diminish coach Mike Tomlin’s faith in his rookie quarterback’s ability to...

Tuesday’s “First Call” offers up some analysis of a few controversial calls in the Steelers-Dolphins game from Sunday night. Phil Kessel is ready to set an NHL record. The Penguins have another tough test out west. And a former WPIAL star made a big play on “Monday Night Football.” Gene,...

During his latest episode of “Footbahlin with Ben,” former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recorded himself and his co-host, Spencer Te’o, watching and analyzing Sunday night’s Steelers-Dolphins game in real time. It was interesting to see how he was taking in the game on television just like the rest of the...

After another putrid result from the Pittsburgh Steelers offense Sunday night, Chase Claypool had a direct suggestion to help matters. Following the team’s 16-10 loss in Miami, the third-year receiver said the offense needs a few more deep shots. “I just think we need more go balls. Not enough go...

Five things we learned from Dolphins 16, Steelers 10: 1. Picking on Pickett Now that Kenny Pickett is three starts (and 12½ quarters) into his NFL career, he’s had enough pass attempts to qualify for the league’s leaderboard for its rate statistics (the NFL minimum is 14 pass attempts per...

Ben Roethlisberger now, at 40, would have won at Miami this past Sunday. Had Mitch Trubisky played like he did at home against Tampa Bay the prior Sunday, he would have also won at Miami. Kenny Pickett started, lost, and was a big part of losing. That’s OK. He’s a...

No sacks. No interceptions. For all of the good the Pittsburgh Steelers defense did over the final three quarters of a 16-10 loss Sunday night to the Miami Dolphins, it failed to make the type of splash plays that coach Mike Tomlin expects from his group. Again. Not only didn’t...

Kenny Pickett wilted under the prime-time Miami lights. Members of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins team were honored during Sunday night’s game, celebrating 50 years of bragging rights. After that, the Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers couldn’t muster a point in the second half. Pickett, the rookie quarterback for the Steelers,...

In the wake of Sunday’s 16-10 defeat in Miami, Mark Madden of 105.9 The X and TribLIVE has one very clear message about the play of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett. He needs accountability. Not excuses. “I thought Pickett lost the game,” Madden said during this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast....

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 16-10 loss in Miami was a prime example of what we’ve seen from them so far this year — even their good isn’t good enough. The defense held the Dolphins to 16 points but dropped at least five interceptions and didn’t come up with any sacks. The...

Monday’s “First Call” takes the temperature in the room when it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers potentially trading Chase Claypool or Mason Rudolph. A pair of ex-Steelers receivers flashed against one another Sunday. We look at next week’s forecast for the AFC North. And we check out what’s to come...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It was a game Mike Tomlin thought the Pittsburgh Steelers literally let slip through their fingers. On a day when Kenny Pickett, making his first prime time start, threw three interceptions, the Steelers defense had four chances to pick off passes and came away empty-handed in...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — As he nears a return from injured reserve, outside linebacker T.J. Watt took part in about a 40-minute workout before the Pittsburgh Steelers’ prime-time matchup Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium against the Miami Dolphins. Watt did agility drills that focused on running and cutting. Watt...

When Terrell Edmunds was not in uniform Oct. 9 at the Buffalo Bills, it was only the second time he missed a game since being drafted in 2018. A week later, Edmunds’ value to the Pittsburgh Steelers — measured via steady, reliable availability — perhaps was on display more than...

Barry Pearson wasn’t fooled. Trouble was, the other members of the Pittsburgh Steelers special teams unit were. And because of that collective gaffe, the complexion of the 1972 AFC championship game changed. On Sunday night, the Miami Dolphins will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their undefeated season, the festivities coinciding...

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ alleged interest in trading receiver Chase Claypool would be a mistake. Any fan enthusiasm concerning a proposed swap is more evidence of the misguided belief that there’s some way to finagle the Steelers to a quicker fix. There isn’t. The Steelers won’t make the playoffs this season...

1. Tough schedule The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense ranks fourth worst in the NFL in yards gained and third worst in points scored. But is part of that poor output the result of whom they are facing? According to footballoutsiders.com, the Steelers this season have faced the toughest schedule of defenses...

By the time it got to Thursday of last week, Pat Freiermuth still wasn’t feeling his normal self. As such, he knew he’d have to miss a game. “It’s tough,” the Pittsburgh Steelers tight end said Friday after a full week of practice. “It’s definitely tough missing a game, I...

The Pittsburgh Steelers just can’t seem to get their entire secondary healthy. The final league-mandated status report of the week Friday gave official word that cornerbacks Cameron Sutton and Levi Wallace will return to game action Sunday at the Miami Dolphins. But cornerbacks Ahkello Witherspoon and James Pierre were designated...

His pro debut came at halftime of a game after a dispute of some level between his team’s star receiver and its previous starting quarterback. His first start was on the road at the Super Bowl favorites. The result was a 38-3 loss. Then, during the third quarter of his...

This week’s “Friday Football Footnotes” shares Tua Tagovailoa’s view of facing Steelers assistant coach Brian Flores. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line is reacting to Tom Brady’s mid-game tantrum in Pittsburgh. There is trade speculation surrounding a player in the Steelers-Dolphins game besides Chase Claypool. The New York teams are...

On Christmas Eve, “Raider Nation” will have to suffer as Steelers fans at Acrisure Stadium revel in the memory of the Immaculate Reception. In honor of the 50th anniversary of that play—and that Steelers playoff victory — the league is using Pittsburgh as the stage for a rare Saturday night...