Steelers/NFL category, Page 338
Mark Madden: Sure, the Steelers are undefeated but skepticism is warranted
The Steelers are 11-0. It’s a weak 11-0. That sounds (is) absurd. But the Steelers have three wins of much note. Beating Daniel Jones, Jeff Driskel, Carson Wentz, Garrett Gilbert, Jake Luton and Robert Griffin III doesn’t add up to a championship-level resume. Those victories against rotten quarterbacks duly noted,...
Steelers notes: Clinchings possible, Steven Nelson injured, Antoine Brooks promoted
It’s December, and the Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t lost yet. They’re considered a Super Bowl contender – but a playoff berth isn’t even yet mathematically assured. That will change in the coming weeks, perhaps as soon as this weekend. A victory against the Washington Football Team at Heinz Field on Monday...
Steelers bringing back James Harrison? ‘No one’s told me,’ his longtime agent says
A simple Instagram story sent a portion of the Pittsburgh internet into a tizzy Thursday. But there is no reason to believe there’s any fire to the smoke on the possibility of James Harrison coming out of retirement to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. “He’s a pretty busy guy these...
In a better mood, Mike Tomlin preps Steelers for another peculiar week of preparationVideo
Mike Tomlin’s mood had softened significantly in the 16 hours or so since his remarks to media following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ listless win Wednesday evening. So much so, in fact, he even obliged himself to talk about some positives. And in 2020, a clarification is necessary to note that —...
5 things we learned: Computers like Steelers’ chances of securing 1st-round bye
Five things we learned from Steelers 19, Ravens 14: 1. Looking ahead Although the Steelers officially haven’t clinched a playoff spot, mathematical models give them a 99% chance of reaching the postseason for the first time in three years. A win against the Washington Football Team on Monday would do...
Mike Tomlin confirms Bud Dupree will miss rest of Steelers season with ‘significant’ knee injury
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree will miss the remainder of the regular season, coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Thursday afternoon. Dupree suffered a right knee injury during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s 19-14 victory against the Baltimore Ravens. He was placed on injured reserve Thursday. Tomlin did not provide a...
Former Penn State star Trace McSorley throws 1st NFL TD pass for Ravens vs. Steelers
In the 23 months since his final action in college for Penn State, Trace McSorley’s experience in meaningful football games had been limited to exactly one snap. That was a 1-yard carry on a third-and-1 three snaps into the 2019 regular-season finale for the Baltimore Ravens against the Pittsburgh Steelers....
J.C. Hassenauer latest ‘next man up’ contributing to Steelers
Since graduating high school as an All-American and the top-rated center prospect in the country in 2014, J.C. Hassenauer had started all of 11 games. At any level. Three in college and eight for the Birmingham Iron of the now-defunct Alliance of American Football. That changed Wednesday. Hassenauer played the...
Tim Benz: Despite beating Ravens, ‘Airing of Grievances’ outweigh ‘Feats of Strength.’ Just ask Mike Tomlin.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t look like an undefeated team. They just looked like a team that somehow has managed to avoid losing. Barely. So far. They outlasted a Baltimore Ravens team that could barely field a roster thanks to covid-19. Yet somehow, during a 19-14 win, the...
Steelers’ Bud Dupree reportedly has torn ACL
Ben Roethlisberger first gave an indication the injury to teammate Bud Dupree was serious when he referenced it as one of the reasons why the mood was not more celebratory for the Pittsburgh Steelers after their Wednesday victory against their biggest rival. Moments later, a report from the league’s network...
Steelers work harder than expected in sloppy win over Ravens
It started from the moment he sat down and his microphone was turned on. After watching the Pittsburgh Steelers struggle to put away the undermanned Baltimore Ravens, 19-14, in just the second NFL game played on a Wednesday since 1949, Mike Tomlin displayed the type of fire in his postgame...
Unusual Steelers’ game time makes for odd scene on Pittsburgh’s North ShoreVideo
How strange was Steelers football on a Wednesday afternoon without a crowd? Even Ben Roethlisberger’s mom, Brenda, was weirded out. She showed up at Heinz Field about an hour before game time with two of her grandchildren in tow. “It’s very weird. It seems like a ghost town out here,”...
‘Game on,’ but Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey goes on covid-19 list and won’t play
As an NFL spokesman put it, “Game on.” But while they will play the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be without their eight-time Pro Bowl center. Maurkice Pouncey was placed on the NFL’s reserve/covid-19 list less than three hours prior to the 3:40 p.m. scheduled kickoff time...
Steelers special teams coach Danny Smith cleared for game vs. Ravens
Special teams coordinator Danny Smith was cleared to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers and is available to perform his coaching duties during the scheduled Wednesday game against the Baltimore Ravens. While the game was yet scheduled to be played Tuesday, the Steelers announced Friday that Smith would not be available...
Tim Benz: Steelers fans want to know what went on in Baltimore. Ravens reporters explain.
How did things go so wrong when it comes to the covid-19 outbreak that has endlessly delayed the Steelers-Ravens game? ESPN.com Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley provided some insight that should help clear up a lot of those questions. He was a guest on ESPN Pittsburgh’s “Monday Night Quarterback” with Gerry...
First Call: Even more tests before Steelers-Ravens can be played, status of Baltimore RBs still shaky
For Wednesday’s “First Call,” the Steelers-Ravens game is still on but also still in doubt. The only thing funnier than the Steelers Twitter account are the NFL coronavirus protocols. Notre Dame is already in the ACC title game. And a good start doesn’t result in a good finish for RMU...
Ravens-Steelers game still on, despite reports of 2 more Ravens positive tests
Two additional members of the Baltimore Ravens organization have tested positive for coronavirus, according to multiple reports from national organizations. However, the NFL maintains the game will be played as currently scheduled: 3:40 p.m. Wednesday at Heinz Field. “No change to the status of the game,” league spokesman Brian McCarthy...
Wednesday pro football the domain of Spartans and Pirates, but rarely in modern NFL
If you’re younger than 75 years old, you’d at best only be able to recall one NFL game played on a Wednesday. And if you’re significantly older than that, you might be among the select few still left among us who remembers the Portsmouth Spartans. Yes, playing a pro football...
QB coach Matt Canada cleared to return to Steelers, coach during Ravens game
Assuming the game gets played Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will remain without three players because of coronavirus concerns. But they won’t be without their quarterbacks coach anymore. Matt Canada has been cleared to return to the team’s UPMC Rooney Sports Complex headquarters, according to Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten. It was...
Amid postponements and controversy, don’t forget, Steelers-Ravens has plenty at stake
By the way, it’s Ravens Week. In case you’ve forgotten, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 10-0. Perhaps you’ll recall, the race for the AFC’s No. 1 seed — and valuable lone bye that comes with it — remains very much on the line. Keep in mind, Baltimore is on the verge...
Tim Benz: NFL isn’t trying to pinch Steelers. It’s just too dumb to realize that’s what’s happening.
The litany of complaints from Steelers fans over the years is extensive. Ben Roethlisberger’s 2010 suspension without being charged with a crime. James Harrison’s suspension and constant fines. The Jesse James play. And what exactly happened to those Spygate tapes anyway? I know. I know. “The NFL is out to...
First Call: Injured Steeler vents about Ravens rescheduling fiasco; Jim Rutherford still a top-10 GM?
Tuesday’s “First Call” has a creative idea to solve the Steelers-Ravens fiasco. We also hear from one frustrated Steeler about the pace of rescheduling. Former Penguins defenseman Trevor Daley talks about his new role with the franchise. Is his boss still a top-10 general manager? And we preview at least...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans triggered by dismissive media, constant NFL rescheduling
Steelers fans, I know you’re upset about the constant shuffling. The never-ending rescheduling. The inability to stay on course. You are fatigued of never knowing when you can mark your calendar for an event you are anticipating with great excitement. I get it. You want “U mad, bro?” back on...
Steelers-Ravens game is on the move again, heading to Wednesday afternoon
Are you ready for some football? Some Wednesday afternoon football? The NFL is postponing the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Baltimore Ravens for a third time, shifting it to Wednesday at Heinz Field. The game will start at the unusual time of 3:40 p.m. on NBC, presumably so it won’t...
Steelers get 2 players back from reserve/covid-19 list, make other roster moves
Two players were removed from the reserve/covid-19 list by the Pittsburgh Steelers, making them eligible to play Wednesday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Returned to the active roster were guard Kevin Dotson and defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs. Dotson was placed on the reserve/covid-19 list on Nov. 14, and Buggs was...
