Steelers/NFL category, Page 490
Don’t compare A.J. Brown to anyone, not even JuJu Smith-SchusterVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — When it comes to confident football players in this year’s NFL Draft class, the line forms behind Mississippi wide receiver A.J. Brown. Brown’s confidence apparently knows no bounds even though most NFL Draft analysts don’t even think he is the best wide receiver on his team. Ole Miss...
Penn State QB McSorley asked to work out with DBs at combineVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Trace McSorley played 40 games at quarterback over the past three seasons and left Penn State hoping to have a future in the NFL. Some teams agree — but not at his traditional position. McSorley was asked to participate in drills with defensive backs at the NFL Combine....
Antonio Brown takes on Steelers in lengthy ESPN interviewVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Mr. Big Chest had a lot to get off his, and he did it by opening up to ESPN in an interview televised Saturday morning. Antonio Brown spoke at length about his drama-filled season with the Pittsburgh Steelers during an eight-and-a-half minute segment that aired on SportsCenter as...
Antonio Brown further dumps on Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers in HBO broadcastVideo
Speaking to an empathetic audience of seven others in addition to an HBO film crew, Antonio Brown once again lashed out at Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers by way of telling his side of the story that’s led to his pending divorce from the organization. Brown was a guest...
Mark Madden: Portraying Steelers’ Antonio Brown as a victim is laughable
ESPN will broadcast a lengthy interview with Antonio Brown. Get out your shovels and a clothespin for your nose. The horse flop will be deep. Samples of Brown’s long-awaited revelations have been broadcast. Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert provided a hole, and Brown drove a semi right through it. Colbert...
Miles Sanders shows off his skills at NFL Combine workout
INDIANAPOLIS — If the NFL Combine truly is the “Underwear Olympics,” then Miles Sanders may find himself on the podium with a medal draped around his neck. While Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill had the fastest time among running backs Friday during combine workouts, Sanders had a formidable showing...
Could Antonio Brown’s cousin, Marquise, replace him on Steelers?Video
INDIANAPOLIS – Marquise Brown showed up for his interview session Friday at the NFL Combine sporting a gold necklace emblazoned with the word “Hollywood” at the bottom. It is a testament to Brown’s hometown of Hollywood, Fla., but it also could symbolize the wide receiver’s artistic play on the football...
Steelers showing interest in top receivers at NFL Combine
Facing a void at wide receiver if they trade All-Pro Antonio Brown, the Pittsburgh Steelers have conducted or will hold formal interviews with the top members of this year’s pass-catching draft class at the NFL Combine. Each member of NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks’ top five receivers has met or will...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Steelers offer no guarantees as circus leaves town
The more the Pittsburgh Steelers talk about Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell and Ben Roethlisberger, the more they deny that one of the NFL’s flagship franchises has become the NFL version of a three-ring circus. Whether it’s Art Rooney II or Kevin Colbert doing the talking, the Steelers are starting to...
First call: Blue Jackets jump Penguins; Carolina fans mad about Antonio Brown
In “First Call” Friday, the Penguins are back outside of the playoff bracket again. Pitt has a huge road challenge. A little perspective on the Bryce Harper signing. Carolina fans are mad at me. Back outside Columbus’ 4-3 win over the Flyers caused some shuffling in the Eastern Conference standings....
Former teammate calls Steelers WR James Washington a ‘dependable player’
INDIANAPOLIS – The wide receiver that Justice Hill played with at Oklahoma State didn’t resemble the one that took the field in 2018 as a rookie for the Pittsburgh Steelers. James Washington was a shadow of the player who scored 39 career touchdowns and had 4,472 receiving yards during a...
Analysis: Trade interest in Antonio Brown all over the map
Antonio Brown is an elite player. He plays a position where you need multiple threats. He’s under contract at a relatively affordable rate. His team wants to give him away. And he’d love to craft a new deal that may be more beneficial to him long term, which may massage...
Tim Benz: NFL did Steelers a $9.5M favor with Le’Veon Bell
The NFL may have done a $9.5 million favor for the Pittsburgh Steelers. And no one seemed to pick up on it. When Kevin Colbert hosted his Q&A with local media members Feb. 20, he announced the team wouldn’t use the transition tag on running back Le’Veon Bell. After a...
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...
