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Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger on recent criticism about his play: ‘I don’t blame them’
Ben Roethlisberger has heard the criticism. He understands it. In fact, considering the way the 17-year veteran quarterback has played in recent weeks, he expects it from fans, commentators and former NFL players. “Shoot, I don’t blame them,” Roethlisberger said Wednesday. “When you play like poo, you should get talked...
Steelers swap WPIAL alumni Kevin Rader, Christian Kuntz on, off practice squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers swapped a pair of WPIAL alumni on and off their practice squad Wednesday. Former Pine-Richland tight end Kevin Rader was added to it, and former Chartiers Valley standout Christian Kuntz was released off of it. Rader was released from the active roster Monday to make room for...
Mark Madden: JuJu Smith-Schuster’s dancing isn’t a cause for Steelers collapse, but it’s a symptom
Joe Haden, a Steeler for four seasons and NFL player for 11, summed up the state of Steelers’ leadership when he tweeted, “My dawg @TeamJuJu dancing is the least of our problems.” The plane has crashed into the mountain. But let my dawg dance. JuJu Smith-Schuster dancing on opposition logos...
Tim Benz: Steelers offense has gone from ‘however we choose’ to how do they fix it?
It may be hard to remember this, but at one point the 2020 Steelers (11-3) did manage to win 11 straight games. One of those wins was even against the mighty Cincinnati Bengals. You know, the 3-10-1 AFC North cellar-dweller that just used a third-string quarterback to upset the free-falling...
First Call: Taylor and turnovers are concerns for Steelers vs Colts; AFC Week 16 odds
In our last call for “First Call” before Christmas, we look at how the oddsmakers have jumped off the Steelers bandwagon. And rightfully so. We also take a look at two threats facing the Steelers from the Indianapolis Colts, forecasting the AFC playoff picture and bad news for a former...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans come down hard on Ben Roethlisberger, ‘apathetic’ Bengals loss
Over the last three seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers have done more to ruin holiday cheer than the Grinch, Ebenezer Scrooge, Hans Gruber and “Bad Santa” combined. The difference is all of those movies have happy endings. The same cannot be said for each of the Steelers’ last three December campaigns....
Mike Tomlin stays course as once-promising Steelers season on brink of collapse
Winning ugly is better than losing ugly, and no one knows that better right now than the Pittsburgh Steelers. While they were keeping a perfect season alive last month with some not-so-aesthetic victories, Mike Tomlin referenced the good that can be gleaned from the efforts without the pain of a...
Jerome Bettis plays Santa to Pittsburgh nonprofit after theft of gifts
The Grinch tried to steal Christmas from a nonprofit collecting donations for children in need, but former Pittsburgh Steelers star Jerome Bettis deftly stepped in to help them spread holiday cheer. Family Resources, a Pittsburgh-based organization that fights child abuse, was accepting donations for local children in need during the...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin optimistic on returns of Vince Williams, James Conner, Kevin Dotson
Seven players remain on injured reserve, and two others left Monday night’s game because of injury and are no sure bets to return next week. But the Pittsburgh Steelers could be on the verge of welcoming back three potential starters who sat out Monday’s game because of injury or illness....
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin ‘plans to talk to’ JuJu Smith-Schuster about pregame logo dances
The clock might be ticking on pregame TikTok dances by JuJu Smith-Schuster. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he plans to speak with Smith-Schuster about the social-media videos Smith-Schuster is having filmed from the midfield logo of recent games. The dance moves have caught the ire of some opposing...
Browns closing in on ending lengthy playoff drought
The Cleveland Browns’ lengthy playoff drought is nearly over. The Browns, who have reached 10 wins for the first time since 2007, can clinch their first playoff spot since 2002 with a victory Sunday at the New York Jets and a loss by any of the following teams: the Baltimore...
Mike Tomlin says there will be ‘no sweeping changes’ as Steelers aim to break out of skidVideo
Having a pair of 10-win opponents to close out the regular season would seem to be less than ideal for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ chances of righting their ship before the playoffs begin. Coach Mike Tomlin, though, called it “a good thing.” “We don’t need to run away from the kitchen,”...
5 things we learned: December doldrums are nothing new for Steelers
Five things we learned from Bengals 27, Steelers 17: 1. Disastrous Decembers For a team that owned December the last two times they made the playoffs, the Steelers are slipping and sliding through the final month of the regular season for the third year in a row. When the Steelers...
Mark Madden on Steelers’ losing streak: If they lose out, ‘they should fire Tomlin and Ben should quit’
The Steelers have now lost three games in a row after winning their first 11 outings of the 2020 season. Don’t be shocked if they lose their next three as well. Why not? The Indianapolis Colts are up next, followed by the Cleveland Browns. Both of those teams are 10-4....
First Call: Past, present Steelers mourn Kevin Greene; NHL team mocks JuJu; Ryan Shazier vents
Tuesday’s “First Call” gives us wide-ranging reaction to the passing of Hall of Fame Steelers linebacker Kevin Greene. Another former Steelers star has seen enough of the team’s offense. Myles Garrett is still dealing with covid-19 aftereffects. And everybody is piling on JuJu Smith-Schuster. I mean everybody. Remembering a star...
Tim Benz: ‘Airing of Grievances’ after Steelers horrific Bengals loss; Big Ben, JuJu, fading defense
So much for the idea that the Steelers’ trip to Cincinnati was a “get right game.” I suppose that’s what it looks like when “gettin’ right” goes wrong. The 11-2 Steelers went into 2-10-1 Cincinnati and lost 27-17 in one of the worst defeats of the Mike Tomlin-Ben Roethlisberger era....
Eric Ebron, Derek Watt leave Steelers loss because of injury
The injuries continue to pile up almost as quickly as the losses have for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Monday, it was special-teamer Derek Watt and tight end Eric Ebron who were forced out of Monday’s game during the first half because of injuries, although fill-in starting linebacker Marcus Allen was able...
‘High frustration’ for Ben Roethlisberger, looking for answers amid Steelers’ skid
Not long after a shocking 27-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night, Ben Roethlisberger was asked where his level of frustration is. “High,” the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback said. “High frustration.” Such is life after what was one of the worst games in the career of the 17-year veteran,...
Steelers’ late-season skid hits 3 games after loss to Bengals
CINCINNATI – An extra day of preparation was supposed to rejuvenate the Pittsburgh Steelers and help them recapture the groove that resulted in 11 consecutive wins to start the season. Instead, the opposite happened. The malaise that has stricken the Steelers in December lingered Monday night when they fell behind...
T.J. Watt leads group of 5 Steelers players selected to Pro Bowl
CINCINNATI – Five players from the Pittsburgh Steelers were selected Monday to a Pro Bowl that will not be played this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The players chosen are outside linebacker T.J. Watt, free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, center Maurkice Pouncey and guard David DeCastro....
Streaking Ravens must win out and root for … wait for it … the SteelersVideo
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens have won three straight and are playing well enough to sweep their final two games and finish with an admirable 11-5 record. Unfortunately, that still might not be good enough to get them into the playoffs for the third year in a row. The Ravens...
Steelers Hall of Famer Kevin Greene dies at 58
Kevin Greene, one of the more recognizable and popular players of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ renaissance in the 1990s, died at age 58. The Pro Football Hall of Fame was among those announcing the death of the Hall of Fame outside linebacker who spent three of his 15 NFL seasons as...
James Conner will not play, Steelers make roster moves in advance of game vs. Bengals
A rushing attack that has averaged a paltry 54 yards over the past seven games is going to be without its top running back for Monday night’s game. James Conner will not play for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Cincinnati Bengals, the team announced about 4 ½ hours before the...
‘Muppets’ to be part of Steelers-Bengals ‘Monday Night Football’ broadcast
Big Ben, JuJu… Kermit and Miss Piggy? All of them will be part of “Monday Night Football.” The Muppets will be part of Monday’s ESPN broadcast of the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will take part in the opening of the...
‘Tunch Ilkin Day’ declared in Pittsburgh in honor of Steelers broadcaster, former player
Monday was a Pittsburgh Steelers game day. It also was a day declared in honor of an individual who has been associated with the franchise for four decades. Pittsburgh City Council president Theresa Kail-Smith presented an official city proclamation that deemed Monday as “Tunch Ilkin Day” in Pittsburgh. View this...
