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Superstition led to Ben Roethlisberger’s agent watching 2005 AFC title game from home
Leigh Steinberg, the inspiration for cinematic sports agent Jerry Maguire, has shown dozens of clients the money in his four decades representing professional athletes. His NFL clientele consists of 62 first-round draft picks, including eight No. 1 overall selections. He has represented 12 Pro Football Hall of Fame players, and...
Ben Roethlisberger capped a storybook career as a surefire Hall of Famer; what’s next is anyone’s guess
As he stood at a podium, located in a tiny room inside the bowels of Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium, Ben Roethlisberger was reflecting on what would be the final loss of his 18-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers when he was asked about his future. What’s next? What’s next for...
Bengals DB Mike Hilton discusses emotions toward Steelers in advance of Super Bowl
When former Pittsburgh Steeler Mike Hilton came back to Heinz Field with the Cincinnati Bengals in September, he definitely relished his new team’s 24-10 victory over his former franchise. Bengals teammate Tyler Boyd said Hilton spoke to the team twice in the days leading up to that game, claiming he...
Black NFL coaches lament hiring policies that fall short
Veteran NFL coach Anthony Lynn designed a personal defense in response to the league policy that requires teams to interview minority candidates for their top jobs. While he appreciates the intent of the policy, Lynn, who is Black, long ago added his own amendment to it: As his star rose...
Former Steelers star Louis Lipps enters ARD program in drunken driving case
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Louis Lipps Jr. entered an accelerated probationary program Friday following a drunken driving crash in November. As part of the deal, Lipps must serve 12 months of probation, attend safe driving school and undergo a 60-day license suspension. Lipps entered the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program...
First Call: Predicting Diontae Johnson’s new contract; Ben Roethlisberger’s Steelers gear heads to Hall of Fame
Friday’s “First Call” has a prediction for what the Pittsburgh Steelers might have to pay Diontae Johnson. Ben Roethlisberger’s gear is getting into the Hall of Fame before he is. The Penguins are still stuck in second place despite their win on Thursday night. And Pittsburgh’s struggling college hoops teams...
Tim Benz: Bets to make — and avoid — on Super Bowl Sunday
My football betting season was a lot like the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2021 campaign. A lot of ups and downs. I finished strong the last two weeks. Was scorching hot to start the playoffs. Then wobbled during Championship Weekend. But what am I going to do? Sit out the Super Bowl...
Bengals DB Mike Hilton discusses emotions toward Steelers in advance of Super Bowl
When former Pittsburgh Steeler Mike Hilton came back to Heinz Field with the Cincinnati Bengals in September, he definitely relished his new team’s 24-10 victory over his former franchise. Bengals teammate Tyler Boyd said Hilton spoke to the team twice in the days leading up to that game, claiming he...
Steelers OLB T.J. Watt wins NFL Defensive Player of the Year award
The NFL’s single-season sacks leader is also the league’s defensive player of the year. After coming close the previous two seasons, T.J. Watt won the AP award given to the NFL’s top defensive player Thursday night. The announcement was made at the NFL Honors awards ceremony in Los Angeles, site...
First Call: More Steelers GM names to track; Malik Willis hype grows; NFL games in Germany; Fleury shines; Kessel scores
Thursday’s “First Call” introduces us to a few more candidates in the Pittsburgh Steelers general manager black book. More hype about the Steelers and a potential first-round quarterback. The NFL is heading to Germany. And three ex-Penguins flash out West. Keep ’em coming Add two more names to the Steelers...
U mad, bro?: Fending off rampaging readers about Steelers QB situation, Tom Brady, Olympics in China
After opening my inbox this week, now I know what Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris feels like. I was facing an oncoming assault from a bunch of angry people, with a free run, who wanna rip my head off. Meanwhile, I’ve got nowhere to escape, and no one to...
Let’s be ‘Blount’: Former Steeler LeGarrette Blount gives his story on why things went so bad for him in Pittsburgh
Appearing on 93.7 The Fan from Radio Row at the Super Bowl, former Pittsburgh Steelers running back LeGarrette Blount cleared up some questions about his time in Pittsburgh. Blount signed with the Steelers before the 2014 season. But he didn’t make it through the entire year. Because on Nov. 17,...
Steelers officially promote Teryl Austin to defensive coordinator
Teryl Austin will get his third chance to run a defense in the NFL. Austin, a Sharon native and Pitt graduate, is the new defensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Austin’s promotion was reported over the weekend but was not finalized until Wednesday. We have named Teryl Austin as our...
Former Steelers assistant Kirby Wilson feels special connection to Pittsburgh as he becomes Maulers head coach
As former Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Kirby Wilson began the interview, the first words out of his mouth were “It’s great to be alive to do this.” For Wilson, those words go beyond hyperbole or daily affirmation. They go beyond what is obvious excitement for landing his first head coaching...
First Call: Rob Gronkowski may want to play with Joe Burrow; T.J. Watt could sail to NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Wednesday’s “First Call” has some alarming news for Pittsburgh Steelers fans regarding what Rob Gronkowski is thinking. T.J. Watt should have smooth sailing toward NFL Defensive Player of the Year. An ex-Steeler gets an NFL head coaching contract extension. And the Penguins got a little help from their upcoming opponent....
Steelers move on from WR coach Ike Hilliard, hire Frisman Jackson from Panthers
The Pittsburgh Steelers hired a wide receivers coach Tuesday without previously mentioning the position was vacant. Frisman Jackson, who spent the past two seasons with the Carolina Panthers, was announced as the new position coach. He will replace Ike Hilliard, who spent the past two years coaching the Steelers receivers....
First Call: Ex-Steelers split on Russell Wilson; Maurkice Pouncey works out with Kendrick Green; Penguins-Bruins preview
Tuesday’s “First Call” endorses the idea of the Pittsburgh Steelers pursuing Russell Wilson. Steelers center Kendrick Green appears to be seeking the right advice this offseason. The Steelers are heavily mentioned in Sports Illustrated’s all-time Super Bowl moments list. And we look at the first opponent for the Penguins out...
As Tyler Boyd’s position coach at Pitt, Bobby Engram shared stories of the Super Bowl stage
Amid the chaos of a week where he was named offensive coordinator at Wisconsin, Bobby Engram managed to find time to talk about one of his proteges making it to the Super Bowl stage. As Pitt’s wide receivers coach, Engram recruited Tyler Boyd out of Clairton High School and was...
Mark Madden: A Steelers mock draft that certainly addresses the quarterback position
Forget Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay. It’s time for the Mark Madden mock draft. It’s Pittsburgh Steelers only. Who cares about the other teams? I did over 15 minutes of research (nearly 20) and drilled down deep on the Steelers’ needs. Really, it was easy. The Steelers’ draft conducts...
Pittsburgh ranked as top city for football fans
For those who bleed Black and Gold, the idea that Pittsburgh is the best city for football fans is just about the least shocking notion ever. But WalletHub, a personal financial website, went ahead and just made it official — again. For the fourth year in a row, Pittsburgh stood...
Madden Monday: Opinion on Steelers QB situation unchanged after Senior Bowl hype over Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis
On his 105.9 The X radio show, TribLIVE columnist Mark Madden has made his stance on the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback debate very clear. He thinks the conversation about the organization potentially acquiring a big-name veteran quarterback or landing a top-flight first-round rookie in the draft is pure fantasy. “I just...
First Call: Odd-couple highlights for T.J. Watt, Jake Guentzel; Steelers listed atop ‘best fits’ for Jimmy Garoppolo
The Pittsburgh Steelers are listed as a leading landing spot for a high-profile quarterback that could be on the move. Chase Claypool is floated as a potential NFL trade chip. A pair of former Penguins are hearing similar chatter about their names in the NHL. And some strange scoring connections...
Reports: Steelers to promote Teryl Austin to defensive coordinator position
The Pittsburgh Steelers are poised to promote Teryl Austin to defensive coordinator, according to ESPN and NFL Network reports Sunday. Austin would replace Keith Butler, who retired last month after spending the past seven seasons as defensive coordinator. Austin, 56, is a Sharon native and Pitt graduate. He spent the...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Instead of trading for Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers should have tanked in ’19
Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has played almost three full seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He made first-team All-Pro in 2019 and 2020 and is a key component to the defense. The Steelers gave Miami their first-round pick for 2020 to acquire Fitzpatrick after Week 2 of the 2019 season. Quarterback Ben...
The ‘other’ veteran leader who might’ve played his last game for the Steelers: Joe Haden
Last month, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ oldest, most veteran NFL player got plenty of attention while playing his final games. But what about the team’s second-oldest and second-most tenured NFL player who was still active at the end of the 2021 season? His Steelers career also very well could have come...
