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Woodland Hills’ Miles Sanders ‘would love’ to play for Steelers, Tomlin
INDIANAPOLIS — Given they have a third-year player in starting running back James Conner and a second-year player in backup Jaylen Samuels, the Pittsburgh Steelers probably aren’t going to use one of their seven picks in the NFL Draft on the position. That hasn’t stopped Woodland Hills graduate and former...
Qadree Ollison hopes to follow Pitt script, run his way into NFLVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Qadree Ollison rushed for more than 1,000 yards in his freshman season at Pitt. It took him three years to reach that milestone again, but it provided a satisfying conclusion to the running back’s college career. “To come back my senior year and finish it the way I...
49ers haven’t contacted Steelers about Antonio BrownVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Antonio Brown has used social media to express a desire to play for the San Francisco 49ers in 2019. So far, the interest hasn’t been mutual. 49ers general manager John Lynch said Thursday that he has not contacted the Pittsburgh Steelers about acquiring Brown, who has requested a...
Antonio Brown says relationship with Steelers is ‘not getting better’
INDIANAPOLIS – Antonio Brown’s relationship with the Steelers is “not getting better,” the All-Pro wide receiver told ESPN in an interview. ESPN released an excerpt of an interview that will air in its entirety on Saturday morning. The interviewed is titled “AB Wide Open,” with Brown being interviewed by ESPN...
Questions about Antonio Brown permeate NFL Combine interviews
INDIANAPOLIS – Not surprisingly, Antonio Brown’s future has been one of the hot topics at the NFL Combine. And not just with the Pittsburgh Steelers and general manager Kevin Colbert. While Colbert was pressed multiple times during his interview sessions Wednesday about trade talks involving Brown, he wassn’t the only...
U mad, bro? Steelers angst, Penguins concern, Oscars disagreement
It’s the Feb. 28 edition of “U Mad, Bro?” It features Steelers angst, Penguins concern and disagreement over the Oscars from readers. ••• Somebody calling themselves “Steeler Nation” says the Steelers are not rebuilding, despite my recent column to the contrary. No, I dont think you're rebuilding when you have...
Kevin Colbert dismisses idea that Steelers are involved in ‘huge drama’
INDIANAPOLIS — Although Kevin Colbert is general manager of a professional sports team, some think he oversees a drama club. Colbert doesn’t see it that way, and he made his feelings crystal clear Wednesday at the NFL Combine. Colbert took exception when a reporter asked about the off-field antics that...
Kevin Colbert: Ryan Shazier won’t play in 2019, but Steelers want him on roster
INDIANAPOLIS – As Ryan Shazier continues his comeback from spinal cord surgery, he and the Pittsburgh Steelers have an understanding that any return to the NFL won’t happen until at least the 2020 season. General manager Kevin Colbert said Wednesday at the NFL Combine that Shazier will be a part...
Tim Benz: Ties with owner, Cam Newton could make Antonio Brown a fit with Panthers
Perhaps those fretting about an underwhelming trade market for Antonio Brown have worried prematurely. In recent days, Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said he has heard from at least three teams who have expressed an interest in Brown. Both NFL.com and Sports Illustrated advanced the Raiders as a good...
Trade talks involving Antonio Brown ‘very, very preliminary,’ says Kevin ColbertVideo
INDIANAPOLIS – Barely a week ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers acknowledged they would try to honor wide receiver Antonio Brown’s trade request. Little has changed in the interim and any discussions remain in the “very, very preliminary” stages, general manager Kevin Colbert said Wednesday at the NFL Combine. “Coming out of...
Steelers keeping door open for players to return prior to free agency
INDIANAPOLIS – Backup defensive lineman Tyson Alualu was the first potential free agent to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Could more players follow suit before NFL free agency begins March 13? “That could still happen within the next two weeks,” general manager Kevin Colbert said Wednesday at the NFL Combine....
Steelers, Colbert ready to hit the road to evaluate talent at NFL Combine
After conducting organizational meetings about free agency last week, Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert will take a break and do some longer-range planning when he brings the team’s front office, scouts and coaches to Indianapolis this week for the annual NFL Scouting Combine. As a team that traditionally builds...
First call: Antonio Brown to appear on LeBron James’ HBO show; John Tortorella loosens up
In “First Call” Tuesday, Antonio Brown’s next public appearance. A former Penguin helps the cause. Dak’s dogs. Kraft’s shame. A.B. on `The Shop` When is the next time we will hear from Antonio Brown? Will he be himself? Mr. Big Chest? A singing hippo? Well, it appears it’ll be on...
First call: Raiders may be willing to trade picks for Antonio Brown; Le’Veon Bell to Eagles?
In “First Call” for Monday, it’s your daily update on Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. The latest on the Capitals and the Columbus trade front. And there’s something fishy in college baseball. Oakland picks for A.B.? At “Breakfast With Benz,” we’ve pointed out on a few occasions that the Raiders...
Tim Benz: Todd Gurley is the best argument for and against Le’Veon Bell’s big money
No running back — and no team — did more to influence Le’Veon Bell’s contractual course of action than Todd Gurley and the Los Angeles Rams. Gurley did enough damage to the rest of the National Football League his first three seasons that the Rams made him the NFL’s highest-paid...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss Penguins’ outdoor loss, Le’Veon Bell
In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins me to discuss the Penguins, Le’Veon Bell’s free agency and the Robert Kraft scandal. Specifically, we examine the comparisons between Bell and Todd Gurley. Is that a good thing or a bad thing for Bell these days?...
Steelers draft picks set after NFL omits them from list of compensatory picks
Don’t look now, but the NFL draft is only nine weeks away. And now the Pittsburgh Steelers officially know exactly at which spots they will be selecting. With the league’s release of awarded compensatory picks Friday – the Steelers did not receive any picks – the final order of selection...
Not only can you watch the NFL combine – you can bet on it, too
There was a time not too long ago that the thought of the general public watching the NFL combine would have been considered absurd. But for more than a decade, it’s been among the most-watched programming on NFL Network annually. But not only can the general public and football fans...
Steelers GM Kevin Colbert clarifies ’52 kids’ under Roethlisberger comment
The first question Kevin Colbert faced during a 7-minute NFL Network interview on Friday afternoon wasn’t about Antonio Brown or his high-profile pending divorce from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Instead, of highest priority to the league-owned media outlet in asking the Steelers general manager concerned a passing comment Colbert had made...
3 teams have already reached out about Antonio Brown, Steelers’ Kevin Colbert says
The process of trading Antonio Brown is off and running in earnest. Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said “let’s say three teams have touched base” with the Steelers regarding a trade for Brown, the disgruntled All Pro wide receiver who is seeking a new team. Colbert was speaking in...
Steelers re-sign veteran DL Tyson Alualu to 2-year deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers have remained remarkably stable along the offensive and defensive lines in recent years, and that will continue to Friday’s announced re-signing of veteran defensive end Tyson Alualu. The 31-year-old Alualu inked a two-year deal. He had served as the top backup at all three starting defensive line...
Football footnotes: Jets reportedly concerned about Le’Veon Bell’s weight
In this edition of “Friday Football Footnotes,” the Jets are worried that Le’Veon Bell is too heavy and that Antonio Brown may want too much money in a new contract. Also, a Troy Polamalu flashback. And the latest reason why Deion Sanders is a jackwagon. Is that Le`Veon Bell or...
Tim Benz: Steelers brass hated the word circus. What do they think of rebuild?
For two guys who didn’t want to admit the Steelers were a “circus,” they sure are doing a lot to tear down the big top. Team president Art Rooney II bristled at references to the Black and Gold being a “circus” after a chaotic 2018 came to a disappointing close....
Tim Benz, Joe Rutter break down Steelers’ decision not to tag Le’Veon Bell
Tribune Review Steelers beat writer Joe Rutter joins me for our Thursday Sided.co podcast. Joe was at Kevin Colbert’s press conference Wednesday. We talk about his decision to let Le’Veon Bell hit the free agent market. Why did he give up the transition tag option? Also, we get into Colbert’s...
U mad, bro? Jim Rutherford, Steelers fans among those angry with ‘media’
“U mad, bro?” this week features a celebrity Penguins appearance. Multiple attacks on the media. And the usual amount of people bashing Antonio Brown and Mike Tomlin. We start with a celebrity entry from Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford! He is blaming the media for fan perception of defenseman Jack...
