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Wildcat formation might be band-aid for 'fragile' Steelers offense
Pulling the wildcat formation out of hibernation wasn’t Mike Tomlin’s preferred method of jump-starting an inconsistent Pittsburgh Steelers offense. With his team mired in an 0-3 start and facing a familiar opponent Monday night, the 13-year coach felt he had little choice than to get creative. “We’re in a fragile...
Mike Tomlin's advice to Steelers WR Diontae Johnson: 'Don't fumble anymore'
Never one to mince words, coach Mike Tomlin had a terse response on what advice he offered to Diontae Johnson after the rookie wide receiver lost a fumble on the second offensive snap against the Cincinnati Bengals. “Don’t fumble anymore.” Johnson’s fumble led to a field goal that put the...
Kevin Gorman's Take 5: Steelers have no one to simulate Ravens QB Lamar Jackson 
Where the wildcat formation was the talk of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, Mike Tomlin is focused on his defense. The Steelers hit Andy Dalton a dozen times, including eight sacks, in putting on their best defensive performance of the season in the...
Lack of clarity on pass interference 'frustrating' to Mike Tomlin, Steelers
Coach Mike Tomlin is still trying to get a grasp on the new NFL rule that subjects pass plays to replay review when determining whether interference was committed. He sounded as frustrated as ever Tuesday at his weekly news conference when asked about the latest ruling that went against the...
Steelers' Mike Tomlin 'hopeful' injured players can return against Ravens 
With the Baltimore Ravens looming on the schedule following a short work week, the Pittsburgh Steelers could be getting some of their injured players back on the field in time for the AFC North matchup on Sunday afternoon. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday at his weekly press conference that no...
When in Rome, do as Pittsburghers do and visit this Steelers bar
A large white banner welcomes patrons to the dark tavern nestled in the heart of Rome. “You’re In Steelers Country,” it reads — a sign that Steelers country has no borders. Despite being just a few blocks from the Vatican and among Rome’s attractions like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and...
5 ways the Steelers improved in 27-3 win over Bengals 
Five things we learned from Steelers 27, Bengals 3: 1. Second chance for Diontae When rookie third-rounder Diontae Johnson fumbled at the Steelers 15 on the second offensive snap after catching a 3-yard pass, it could have earned the young wide receiver time on the bench. But coach Mike Tomlin...
Rookie Zach Gentry part of Steelers game plan for 1st time – as a blocker
Rookie tight end Zach Gentry readily acknowledges he entered the NFL with a reputation for potential as an athletic pass-catcher that needed to work on his blocking. But during his first extensive action as a pro, the Pittsburgh Steelers did not shy away from showcasing his blocking skills. Gentry played...
Kevin Gorman’s Who runs the North?: Browns run over Ravens, Steelers beat Bengals 
Just when it looked like the Baltimore Ravens were about to run away with the AFC North, they ran into the Cleveland Browns. Or, should we say, they were run over by the Browns. Nick Chubb broke the game open with an 88-yard touchdown run — the longest in Cleveland...
Tim Benz, Kevin Gorman: Running game and pass rush get Steelers their first win
Tuesday’s “Breakfast With Benz” podcast looks at something pretty rare. A Steelers victory. Yup. It’s the first victory of 2019 for the Black and Gold. And it came against the even-more-hapless Cincinnati Bengals, 27-3, Monday night at Heinz Field. Fellow Trib columnist Kevin Gorman and I recap the highlights. The...
Steelers rookie QB Mason Rudolph earns game ball after 1st NFL win 
The game plan and the protection provided made things easier on Mason Rudolph than they could have been. But the stat line from Rudolph’s first NFL home start was stellar enough that it’s all that will be remembered from what was the rookie quarterback’s first pro victory. Rudolph went 24...
Tim Benz: Feats of strength from Steelers’ win over Bengals (finally) 
Finally! I almost forgot this was possible. We’ve had three straight “Airing of Grievances” entries to start the 2019 season. I was getting worried we’d never get to post a “Feats of Strength” Steelers postgame column. Hey, that’s why it’s always nice to see the Cincinnati Bengals pop up on...
Kevin Gorman: Jaylen Samuels goes from zero to hero for Steelers 
The Cincinnati Bengals were stacking the box against Mason Rudolph, daring the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to beat them on Monday Night Football in his first start at Heinz Field. That’s when the Steelers revealed a new wrinkle to their offense, a package that initially appeared to be born out of...
'Hungry' Steelers defense makes splash with 8 sacks in win over Bengals 
It was a party at Heinz Field on Monday Night. A sack party. “You put eight sacks up,” defensive end Stephon Tuitt said, “that’s when you see guys having a great time. Everybody is jumping around and smiling. It was really good to have that, good to see that.” There...
Nick Vannett comfortable in Steelers debut as No. 1 tight end
There is only one man in the NFL right now who has won two games at Heinz Field this season. The man who’s the only player to have two wins against the Cincinnati Bengals, too. Tight end Nick Vannett won his debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, six days...
Kevin Gorman's Take 5: Steelers ride direct snaps, sacks to beat Bengals 
Mason Rudolph’s stat line in his first start for the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field was pretty impressive. The second-year quarterback completed 24 of 28 passes for 229 yards and two touchdowns against the Cincinnati Bengals, faring better than Ben Roethlisberger did by going 17 of 25 for 174 yards...
Steelers shine again under the Monday night lights, beat Bengals, 27-3 
All the Pittsburgh Steelers needed to get for their first win of the season was turn on the lights at Heinz Field and play the final game of the NFL week. It’s a tried-and-true formula of success for the Steelers. When it comes to playing at home on “Monday Night...
'Special moment' for Steelers' Hall of Honor inductees Bill Cowher, Hines Ward 
When he was hired to succeed Chuck Noll in January 1992, Bill Cowher went to sleep that night hoping he could keep his job as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for at least three years. “I laid in bed that night and thought, ‘Wow, if I don’t screw this up,...
TE Vance McDonald among inactives for Steelers game against Bengals
Tight end Vance McDonald, who missed the entire week of practice with a shoulder injury, will not play for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. McDonald was one of seven players listed as inactive for the AFC North game between the division’s two winless teams. Also...
Madden and Benz Unfiltered: Clint Hurdle's firing, Steelers-Bengals preview 
The Pittsburgh Pirates made their move Sunday by firing Clint Hurdle, but that can’t be the end of it … can it? Tim Benz and Mark Madden lament the firing of Hurdle and the praised heaped upon general manager Neal Huntington in the wake of a disastrous 2019 season. The...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden break down Clint Hurdle's firing and Steelers-Bengals 'MNF' game
It’s not often a Pittsburgh Steelers “Monday Night Football” game gets dwarfed by other topics in the Pittsburgh sports world. But the team has started 0-3. Sidney Crosby got hurt. Clint Hurdle got fired. And Pat Narduzzi is getting linked to another job. So, apologies. It’s going to take us...
Tim Benz: Who is missed more: Antonio Brown or A.J. Green?
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t good at much this year. The Cincinnati Bengals may be good at even less. But as these two 0-3 teams square off in a pathetic excuse for a primetime matchup Monday night at Heinz Field, Cincy has been better than the Steelers in one very important...
For Steelers, getting first win, not Bengals rivalry, is most important 
Bud Dupree spent a few moments in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room last week wistfully looking back to a time in the earlier stages of his career. Because then he was a younger man eagerly anticipating embarking on his NFL journey? No. Because the Steelers were legitimate annual Super Bowl...
Kevin Gorman: If Steelers are going to get back to business, it has to start up front 
Maurkice Pouncey wiped a towel down his face and across the back of his neck while being asked about what the Pittsburgh Steelers have to do to establish a running game. The All-Pro center wiped his face again, shook his head and let out a little laugh in exasperation inside...
Four Downs: Steelers' Mike Hilton is outstanding vs. run, mediocre against pass
1. Slot machines Mike Hilton has ceded some of the Pittsburgh Steelers slot-cornerback duties to Cameron Sutton this season. As PennLive.com broke down well, the division of labor in the splitting of snaps is based largely around deploying Hilton against the run and Sutton in passing-heavy situations. Looking at some...


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