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Oddsmakers peg Browns to have more wins than Steelers
With the NFL Draft approaching in three weeks, two gambling sites have set modest expectations for the Pittsburgh Steelers in terms of predicted wins for the 2019 season. In fact, they have the Cleveland Browns picked to win more games than the Steelers in the upcoming season. The Steelers are...
Browns to sign ex-Steelers safety Morgan Burnett, QB Garrett Gilbert
CLEVELAND — A person familiar with the plans says the Cleveland Browns intend to sign former Packers and Steelers safety Morgan Burnett and quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who played in the failed Alliance of American Football. The person familiar spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Friday because...
Football footnotes: Steelers interested in West Virginia wide receiver?
Our “Friday Football Footnotes” finds a team taking more heat than the Steelers, a West Virginia draft prospect who may wind up in Pittsburgh and a popular name linked to the Steelers who may be overrated. Bad Baker? If you missed Thursday’s NFL Draft podcast with “Draft Analyst” contributor Tony...
Santonio Holmes, Brett Keisel to help Steelers announce draft picks
Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes is one of two former Pittsburgh Steelers players who will be representing the organization during the NFL Draft in Nashville later this month. Holmes will announce the Steelers’ second round selection, and former defensive lineman Brett Keisel will announce the team’s third-round pick. The...
Former Aliquippa, West Virginia star Dravon Henry meets with Steelers
Four more defensive players were brought in for predraft visits Thursday by the Pittsburgh Steelers, including one with Western Pennsylvania ties. West Virginia safety Dravon Henry, an Aliquippa native, met with the Steelers along with Central Michigan cornerback Sean Bunting, Akron linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III and Texas linebacker Gary Johnson....
First call: Jets QB Sam Darnold already ‘loves’ Le’Veon Bell
In today’s “First Call,” Sam Darnold can’t wait to get Le’Veon Bell in the huddle in New York. Mad money for Stephen A. Smith at ESPN. The nightmare fallout for AAF players. Lovin’ Le’V Sam Darnold is already in love with Le’Veon Bell. The Jets quarterback can’t wait to start...
Can Steelers get either of ‘The Two Devins?’ NFL draft analyst discusses
In Thursday’s Sided.co podcast, Tony Pauline of DraftAnalyst.com joins me to preview the NFL Draft. We talk about the prospect of the Steelers getting one of “The Two Devins.” No doubt, Steelers fans have zeroed in on the prospect of the local team grabbing either LSU’s Devin White or Michigan’s...
U mad, bro? Pirates fans already spent, Steelers fans burned out
In “U mad, bro?” this week, Pirates fans already are fed up. Readers challenge my coverage of Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. Plus my motives are brought into question for suggesting Ben Roethlisberger should give up his radio show. A Twitter follower named “havy23” fired off this message as Kolten...
Steelers bring in 2 safeties, 2 linebackers for predraft visits
After focusing on offensive prospects in the first two days of predraft visits, the Pittsburgh Steelers turned their attention to the defensive side of the ball on Wednesday. General manager Kevin Colbert said finding players who can create turnovers is a priority this season, and the four players to visit...
Steelers on TMZ: JuJu has no beef with Antonio Brown, Joe Haden ‘happy’ for Cleveland
ESPN and Sports Illustrated couldn’t be counted on to ask the right questions of Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. Let’s see if TMZ can do any better with a pair of different Steelers. The celebrity website caught up with both Joe Haden and JuJu Smith-Schuster on Tuesday. And for those...
Steelers fans among top 5 entrants in NFL tickets contest
Steeler Nation is well represented in the NFL’s “Tickets for 100 Years” promotion. With one week left in a fan contest that will award someone two tickets for 100 years, the Steelers are one of five teams with the most entries submitted. A contest spokesman said more than 3,000 entries...
West Virginia’s David Long, 3 RBs among Steelers predraft visitors
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued to look at skill position players Tuesday when they had three running backs and one wide receiver among their five predraft visitors to UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Visiting were running backs Travis Homer of Miami, Jordan Scarlett of Florida and Mike Weber of Ohio State; wide...
Steelers draft hat inspired by Pittsburgh’s coat of arms
The Pittsburgh Steelers official draft day hat features a piece of the city. New Era and the NFL released the 2019 draft hat collection on Tuesday. According to New Era, the hats tried to feature something local related to the team. For the Steelers’ lid, they included a checkerboard lifted...
First call: WR in draft says he could replace Antonio Brown for Steelers
Tuesday’s “First Call” features a draft prospect that wants to come to Pittsburgh as a potential replacement for Antonio Brown. John Tavares scores against the Islanders. The Capitals lose. Ivan Nova shines in his Chicago debut. Bryce Harper goes back to Washington. The next A.B.? One potential NFL draft-choice wide...
Le’Veon Bell’s rap ripped Steelers. Then, an NFL star ripped him.
I’m not one who is going to offer a lot of opinions about what is good or bad when it comes to rap. If you want break down the KISS concert at PPG Paints Arena, though, I’m here for you. However, I will gladly regurgitate the opinions of others on...
Dates set for Steelers’ 10 OTA sessions
Football in shorts is about seven weeks away for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFL released the dates of each team’s organized team activities (OTA) schedule on Monday, and the Steelers will get their players together for voluntary workouts starting Tuesday, May 21. The Steelers will conduct 10 voluntary OTA sessions...
Veteran safety Morgan Burnett finally released after 1 year with Steelers
After failing to find a trading partner for Morgan Burnett, the Pittsburgh Steelers released the veteran safety on Monday, ending his one-year association with the franchise. Burnett was expected to count $6.466 million against the Steelers’ salary cap this year. By releasing him, the Steelers will save $3.6 million not...
Former Penn State RB Miles Sanders 1 of 5 players to visit Steelers
For a team that is expected to focus heavily on defense in the early rounds of the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers started their pre-draft visitor process Monday by hosting five players from the offensive side of the ball. Visiting the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex were running backs Miles Sanders...
First call: Backup draft plan for Steelers; Goldschmidt brings hot start to Pittsburgh
In Monday’s “First Call,” a look at a backup plan for the Steelers if they don’t draft a “Devin.” A big bat for the Cardinals is coming into Pittsburgh hot. And the Blue Jackets may finally be putting it all together. Backup plan Apparently the Steelers have a backup in...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss Penguins playoff push, Roethlisberger’s radio show, Pirates opener
In this week’s “Madden Monday,” Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins me to talk about the Penguins playoff push. How have they survived without Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang? We get into Sidney Crosby’s exceptional performance of late, playing strong tactical hockey, and the perfect playoff hole to hit....
Tim Benz: Right call if Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger ditches radio show
I’ve avoided this column for a while. Because no matter how fair I try to be, my opinions are going to be viewed with a jaundiced eye. Understandably. But now, national reports have attempted to lend some news value to the story. Based on how national opinions and stories have...
Steelers legend Franco Harris recreates iconic catch at airport
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris shared a funny post on social media Saturday night about his missing statue at Pittsburgh International Airport. The Hall of Fame fullback posted to a photo to Instagram of himself mimicking his “Immaculate Reception” catch with the note, “This is NOT what I had in...
Mark Madden: NFL’s knee-jerk decision is misguided overreaction
The NFL has added pass interference calls (and non-calls) to the list of officiating decisions that are subject to a coach’s challenge. The Steelers’ Mike Tomlin is 0-for-2-years on such requests, so this provides additional ways for him to screw up. Each coach is still allowed just two challenges per...
Steelers re-sign starting right tackle Matt Feiler
For the time being, Matt Feiler finds himself atop the Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart at right tackle. Feiler signed his one-year exclusive-rights tender Friday. Feiler, who almost certainly will be making the league minimum for a player entering his third accrued NFL season ($645,000), started 10 games last season after...
First call: Steelers’ Haden defends Tomlin; ‘Baby Shark’ walk-up song leads to homer
Friday’s “First Call” features Steelers players defending the team. The Dodgers’ mammoth opening day at the plate. And one baseball player is using the song “Baby Shark” as his walk-up song. And it works. Haden has Tomlin’s back In response to the wave of criticism against the Steelers this offseason,...
