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Kevin Gorman: Steelers center B.J. Finney ready to put snap-count snafu behind him 
B.J. Finney can laugh now at the false start that was because of the snap that wasn’t, and how a penalty became a punch line. All of the linemen, the referee announced after rolling his arms to indicate the infraction, except the center. “As soon as everybody moved, I knew,”...
First Call: Are Bill Belichick, Tom Brady already tired of Antonio Brown attention?; New home run record
In “First Call” this Thursday, we see how New England is reacting to the news about the lawsuit against Antonio Brown. The helmet saga surrounding Brown may be resurfacing, too. An MLB home run record. And a significant horse-racing scandal. Fed up already? When we found out Antonio Brown was...
U mad, bro? Readers rip Steelers, Antonio Brown; vent about Pirates’ fight
A ton to choose from for “U mad, bro?” this week! I had so much material from you folks about the Pittsburgh Steelers loss to the New England Patriots, I could’ve gone entirely down that path. But with Antonio Brown’s defection to New England, the Pirates bullpen fight, and the...
Tim Benz: Steelers go back to school on defending ’rub routes’
“Jet streaming” and “tailpipe.” Get used to those terms. You’ll be hearing them a lot this week from the Pittsburgh Steelers defenders. And probably a lot during the rest of the season. Maybe the better they perform those techniques, the less you’ll hear these terms: “pick plays,” “rub routes” and...
Former Steelers teammates remember 'beloved and respected' guard Sam Davis
On a team full of stars, MVPs and Hall of Famers, he was simply a four-time champion. He never was an All-Pro selection or invited to the Pro Bowl, yet he was named a team captain and owned as many Super Bowl rings as his more decorated teammates. Sam Davis,...
Sean Davis returns to Steelers practice, Terrell Edmunds added to injury report
Safety Sean Davis returned to Pittsburgh Steelers practice Wednesday, three days after he sat out the regular-season opener because of an ankle injury. “We took a forward step today, definitely progressed,” Davis told media after the session at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. “I was out there, got to be joined...
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger keeps faith in Donte Moncrief despite drops
Donte Moncrief was aboard the team bus when he received a text message from Ben Roethlisberger, as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback reminded the receiver that he believes him in despite a disastrous debut. “That’s huge for a guy like that, especially, to come out and say something like that,” Moncrief...
After leading the AAF in sacks, Jayrone Elliott joins Steelers eager to contribute
The player who will go down as the all-time career sacks leader in Alliance of American Football history is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Outside linebacker Jayrone Elliott was signed Monday to the active roster, ostensibly to replace Tuzar Skipper after Skipper’s release Saturday and claim by the New York...
Back nesting with Steelers: Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges returns to practice
After migrating south for a week and a half, “Duck” was back in his nest at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad Tuesday, quarterback Devlin “Duck Dynasty” Hodges got plenty of practice reps Wednesday with starter Ben Roethlisberger taking his typical veteran’s day off. A...
Donte Moncrief calls drops in Steelers' debut 'sickening,' promises to make plays
When Donte Moncrief watched the New England Patriots game film and saw the number of passes he dropped, the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver felt it in the pit of his stomach. “It’s sickening when you watch it and you know the plays you were supposed to make and you didn’t...
Patriots' Antonio Brown practices, status vs. Miami unclear
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots receiver Antonio Brown practiced with the team for the first time Wednesday, a day after his former trainer filed a civil lawsuit in Florida accusing him of sexually assaulting her on three occasions. Before the practice session, coach Bill Belichick declined to answer numerous questions about...
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger points finger only at himself for loss to Patriots 
Ben Roethlisberger put the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season-opening loss at New England squarely on his own shoulders, as the 16th-year quarterback steadfastly refused to criticize teammates. Roethlisberger took blame for his performance in the 33-3 loss to the reigning Super Bowl champions Sunday night at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, pointing finger...
Tim Benz, Kevin Gorman break down Steelers’ issues on offense, preview Seahawks matchup
Fellow TribLIVE columnist Kevin Gorman joins me for our weekly “Breakfast With Benz” podcast wrapping up the Mike Tomlin press conference. The Pittsburgh Steelers head coach sounded as down on his team as you probably feel about it. He didn’t candy coat anything about the 33-3 loss to the New...
Tim Benz: Too harsh on Steelers? Not based on what Mike Tomlin said 
Perhaps dealing with a brief crisis of conscience, I asked myself a question Tuesday morning. Have I been too hard on the Pittsburgh Steelers since their ugly 33-3 loss in New England Sunday night? I’ve written, said and posted some pretty critical things. Maybe I should’ve kept in mind that...
Tim Benz: Accusations against Antonio Brown test moral compasses
Quite the ethical conundrum we have here, isn’t it, Pittsburgh? You, too, Boston. Especially you, NFL. What’s it going to be? Are your moral compasses going to be guided by your senses of right and wrong? Or the logo involved? That’s what has been brought into play with the latest,...
Former Steelers lineman Sam Davis found dead at 75 after 14-hour search
Former Steelers lineman and four-time Super Bowl champion Sam Davis has died at 75, officials said Tuesday night. Police found Davis’ body near his home at an adult care housing complex on Versailles Avenue in McKeesport shortly before 9 p.m. — about 14 hours after Davis was reported missing by...
Steelers won't have proven fullback vs. Seahawks 
Having a Pro Bowl fullback on the field could have helped the Pittsburgh Steelers overcome their short-yardage failures Sunday night in a 33-3 loss to the New England Patriots. It won’t be a potential cure-all this weekend — and potentially beyond — if the Steelers find themselves in a similar...
Kevin Gorman's Take 5: Mike Tomlin won't give an inch on why Steelers can't get a yard
Mike Tomlin had the same response to the individual efforts of the Pittsburgh Steelers as he did their collective performance in their season-opening loss at the New England Patriots. Zero. And. One. It was as submissive as it was dismissive, the Steelers coach showing no one deserves accolades after a...
Sean Davis could return for Steelers in time for home opener against Seahawks 
Sean Davis could provide help for the Pittsburgh Steelers at free safety after his replacement gave up a long touchdown pass Sunday night against the New England Patriots. With Davis missing the season opener with an ankle injury, first-year player Kameron Kelly played his first NFL game. Kelly was victimized...
Wide receivers still trying to carve out roles in Steelers offense 
Playing his first game for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night, Donte Moncrief was credited with an NFL-high four drops in the 33-3 loss at New England. If the veteran wide receiver sees a dip in playing time this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks — Moncrief played 90% of the...
Injured Steelers fullback Roosevelt Nix could miss a few games, Mike Tomlin says
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t have a fullback on the field when they failed to execute four short-yardage situations Sunday night in a 33-3 loss to the New England Patriots, and they won’t have their starter at that position on the field this weekend – and perhaps for a few weeks...
Josh Dobbs thanks Pittsburgh after Steelers trade him to Jaguars
Josh Dobbs checked in from Jacksonsville, but wanted to say thanks to Pittsburgh before he got to work new his new team. On Monday, the former backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers posted a thank you note to his official Instagram page, “All love for the Burgh! Thank you for...
Steelers bring back LB Jayrone Elliott, add QB Devlin Hodges to practice squad
After losing a preseason sensation at linebacker on a waiver claim, the Pittsburgh Steelers brought back another linebacker who had a strong finish to the exhibition season. One day after Tuzar Skipper was claimed by the New York Giants, the Steelers replaced him Tuesday on the 53-man roster by signing...
First Call: Deion Sanders says Ben Roethlisberger will retire during season; Raiders fans roast Antonio Brown
In Tuesday’s “First Call,” Raiders fans voice their displeasure about Antonio Brown. Details of Brown’s contract with the Patriots are out. Deion Sanders seems to think Ben Roethlisberger will retire. And the Astros are unstoppable. What are they saying? The Oakland Raiders were on Monday Night Football at home to...
Podcast: Seattle still rattled over Seahawks’ loss to Steelers in Super Bowl
Hard as it may be to do, we need to move on from the Pittsburgh Steelers season-opening beat down in New England. After all, a good Seattle Seahawks team is coming to Heinz Field Sunday afternoon. Former ESPN anchor Steve Bunin joins me to preview the contest. A native of...


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