Steelers/NFL category, Page 224
First Call: Todd Haley has a specific concern about Steelers offense; Pat Narduzzi is convinced Kenny Pickett will be ready
Thursday’s “First Call” has a different view of the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive woes from a former coordinator. Pitt’s coach thinks his former QB can get the job done as soon as he is allowed to play. Things aren’t great for the Cleveland Browns. And the New York Yankees did something...
Alan Faneca’s take on Steelers’ biggest offensive problem, Hines Ward’s Hall of Fame candidacy
When it comes to the state of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, Hall of Fame guard Alan Faneca is echoing the sentiments of a current offensive lineman. Center Mason Cole recently said that the Steelers’ biggest problem isn’t quarterback Mitch Trubisky. Rather, his assessment is that top-to-bottom, the unit lacks identity....
U mad, bro?: Fans tee off on Mitch Trubisky, Steelers defense, Sidney Crosby’s quote and … gremlins
In the midst of Pittsburgh Steelers season, normally I can just load up “U mad, bro?” with angry complaints about the Black and Gold, every week for 18 weeks in a row. Even when they win. Based on how the offense is looking, we may be heading down that path....
Injured Steelers safety Damontae Kazee suspended 3 games
Injured Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee has been suspended by the NFL for three games as the result of violating the league’s policy on substances of abuse. Kazee has been on injured reserve since the start of the regular season and previously would have been eligible to return as early...
Steelers’ run defense ready for challenge presented by Browns running back tandem
Mike Tomlin calls the Nick Chubb-Kareem Hunt pairing on the Cleveland Browns the “most complete tandem” in the NFL, with little separation between the two running backs. “They’re not 1 and 2,” Tomlin said, “They’re 1 and 1a.” Chubb, in search of a fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season, already is nearly...
Former Steelers cornerback Joe Haden signing 1-day contract to retire with the Browns
The day before bitter rivals the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers meet for the first time this season, word has come that arguably the greatest player to have productive tenures for both franchises is retiring from football. And he’s doing so as a Brown, not a Steeler. Cornerback Joe Haden...
First Call: Steelers lineman draws praise; Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury reunite; new heights for Duquesne soccer
Wednesday’s “First Call” has some Pro Football Focus research into a Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman. Former Penguins teammates Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury relive old times. Plus, there were some big TV ratings for those dueling Monday night NFL games. And Duquesne has something to celebrate for one of its...
Tim Benz: Steelers fans change their tune on Mitch Trubisky with Kenny Pickett on the sideline
When it comes to the play of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky — and the analysis of it from the fanbase — I wish I had some truth serum. And a time machine. Who has one of those lying around? Because I’d love to see how many Steelers fans and...
Browns broadcaster pans team for complaining about being booed; Nick Chubb takes blame for loss
The Cleveland Browns stunningly managed to blow a 13-point lead with less than two minutes remaining against the New York Jets on Sunday. So the fans booed. No surprise there, right? But Cleveland defensive lineman Myles Garrett took exception. “These guys are still putting their (rear ends) on the line...
D-lineman by trade, rookie DeMarvin Leal being deployed as outside linebacker by Steelers
Just two games into his NFL career, DeMarvin Leal performed a position switch. But will it last? With star T.J. Watt out because of injury and a dearth of depth at outside linebacker, Leal played the position most often for the Pittsburgh Steelers during their Week 2 loss to the...
Steelers’ Mitch Trubisky balances taking chances downfield with avoiding risk
Pittsburgh Steelers fans are perplexed as to why Mitch Trubisky isn’t throwing the ball downfield more often. Perhaps they can take solace in knowing Trubisky doesn’t know why he isn’t taking more chances, either. “I like to throw the ball down the field,” Trubisky said Tuesday. “Why I haven’t, given...
George Pickens is open for business, yet Steelers aren’t getting him the ballVideo
George Pickens is like virtually every young, highly drafted NFL wide receiver. He wants the ball, and he believes he is open enough to get it on just about every passing play. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ second-round pick, though, hasn’t gotten it frequently through the first two weeks of his NFL...
Steelers LT Dan Moore preps for challenge of Browns’ Myles Garrett
Myles Garrett earned first-team AP All-Pro honors last season. But his résumé wasn’t necessarily built on the back of games against the Pittsburgh Steelers. And credit for that, in large part, goes to Dan Moore Jr. The Steelers’ starting left tackle Thursday will be tasked for the third time in...
Browns’ Myles Garrett not practicing, status for Steelers unknown
BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett didn’t practice Tuesday because of a neck injury and it’s not yet known if the All-Pro will play in Thursday night’s game against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Garrett needs just one sack to pass Clay Matthews’ team career record. He...
James Harrison, Darrelle Revis, NaVorro Bowman 1st-time eligibles for Hall of Fame voting
Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison, former Pitt star Darrelle Revis and former Penn State linebacker NaVorro Bowman are among nine first-time nominees on the modern-era ballot for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023. Harrison played 14 seasons for the Steelers and holds the franchise career...
First Call: Former Steeler defends O-line in run game, looks at Najee Harris; Pirates brace for Yankees; Direct TV’s apology
Tuesday’s “First Call” has some strong views of the Pittsburgh Steelers run game from a former offensive lineman. The Pirates are gearing up for two games against the high-powered New York Yankees. Plus, DirecTV had to apologize to NFL fans. Also, Robert Morris hockey is celebrating another pro contract for...
Tim Benz: As Steelers offense searches for its ‘identity,’ it may not like what it finds
I’m going to have to disagree with Pittsburgh Steelers center Mason Cole. Not with the meaning of what he said. Oh, he’s 100% accurate there. I’m just going to quibble with his turn of phrase. While speaking with the media on Monday after his team’s 17-14 loss to the New...
Ben Roethlisberger wants more ‘shots down the field’ from Steelers offense, less heat from fans on Mitch Trubisky
Big Ben wants bigger plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. In the latest edition of his “Footbahlin’” podcast, the team’s former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had a conversation with former Steeler and NFL analyst Merril Hoge. Roethlisberger said that he’d like to see the Steelers be more aggressive on offense. “Go...
Center Mason Cole on Steelers offense: ‘I don’t know what our identity is right now’
Through two of their own games and headed into the final two league games of Week 2, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense ranked 30th in the NFL in yards and tied for 21st in points, even with the benefit of the defense’s “pick six” and three extra possessions in overtime of...
Steelers caught short-handed on Gunner Olszewski’s muffed punt return
It wasn’t bad enough that Gunner Olszewski muffed a punt that resulted in a critical turnover Sunday in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 17-14 loss to the New England Patriots. The Steelers also had only 10 players on the punt return unit on the field at the time of Olszewski’s gaffe. Coach...
For first time since helmet-swing melee, Steelers to play night game at Browns
Larry Ogunjobi either knew the question was coming, or he was amused by its phrasing. In light of the Pittsburgh Steelers-at-Cleveland Browns game scheduled for 8:15 p.m. Thursday, many are reminiscing about the teams’ most recent primetime game in Cleveland. The 21-7 Browns win was secondary to a late-game incident...
Mike Tomlin not ready to panic over slow start by Steelers offense
The sting of a 17-14 loss still fresh in his mind, coach Mike Tomlin on Monday vowed to stay the course with his foundering offense as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to face the Cleveland Browns in three days. The Steelers have produced two offensive touchdowns in nine quarters, fans at...
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin previews Thursday night matchup at Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers are eager to put Sunday’s loss to New England in the rearview mirror, and they will need to do so quickly in the midst of a short week of preparation. The Steelers will play the Cleveland Browns at 8:15 p.m. Thursday at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns (1-1)...
5 things we learned: Steelers’ loss stands apart from others in AFC North
5 things we learned from Patriots 17, Steelers 14: 1. Northern exposure One consolation for the Steelers as they head into a new work week: they still occupy first place in the AFC North. Another is, that unlike two other division rivals, they didn’t blow a big lead in the...
Steelers vs. Patriots: What they’re saying in New England after win
They haven’t been thrilled about inept offensive performances in New England either. Last week, after the Patriots lost to Miami Dolphins 20-7, the headlines demanded coach Bill Belichick find a way to fix the offense. “Life without Tom Brady was never going to be easy, but the Patriots at least...
