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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...
Tim Benz: What Steelers fans should like, hate, ignore about Kevin Colbert’s comments
Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert covered a lot of ground Wednesday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side. Not as much ground as was covered by Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown during their years in Black and Gold. But a lot nonetheless. It appears neither will be covering...
First call: Raiders player ramps up Antonio Brown recruiting effort
In “First Call” Thursday, details on Josh Harrison’s new deal in Detroit. The Penguins won’t have to deal with a Flyers pest on Saturday. And the Raiders’ recruitment of Antonio Brown is underway. Raider recruiting The Raiders’ recruiting of Antonio Brown has begun. We told you that the Raiders may...
For Steelers, Chris Boswell must fight for job, Bud Dupree could be kept at $9.2M
The start of free agency will be a critical time for two Pittsburgh Steelers players that remain under contract for the 2019 season. Kicker Chris Boswell and outside linebacker Bud Dupree have unsettled contract situations that will be defined by what the Steelers do – or don’t do – by...
Kevin Colbert: Ben Roethlisberger is Steelers’ ‘unquestioned leader’
General manager Kevin Colbert doesn’t take issue with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger publicly criticizing his teammates, even one as talented — and fragile — as All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown. “He can call me out,” Colbert said Wednesday. “That’s fine.” Roethlisberger’s criticism of Brown reportedly is one of the reasons...
Steelers won’t take discount for Antonio Brown on trade market
Kevin Colbert is willing to grant Antonio Brown’s trade request. With one condition. “By no means are we going to make a trade or any type of move that will not be beneficial to the Pittsburgh Steeler organization,” Colbert said Wednesday during a meeting with reporters. “We will not be...
Steelers won’t use transition tag on RB Le’Veon Bell
It’s official: Le’Veon Bell will become a free agent in three weeks. General manager Kevin Colbert told reporters Wednesday the Pittsburgh Steelers will not use the franchise or transition tag on the 27-year-old running back, which will allow him to enter free agency March 13. Colbert said the cost of...
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. likes inside linebacker depth beyond 1st round for Steelers
With a second NFL Draft approaching since the Pittsburgh Steelers lost Pro Bowl inside linebacker Ryan Shazier to a spinal cord injury, the team is still searching for his replacement, a versatile player who can stay on the field for every down. Jon Bostic wasn’t the answer after being signed...
Can the Steelers fix Chris Boswell? Will they keep Jordan Berry?
All of the Steelers Killer B’s were a mess at one point or another last year. Bell never played. Brown went AWOL. Ben threw a lot of picks. And Boz missed too many kicks. Heck, even Jordan Berry struggled punting at times. But he seemed to get back on track...
Some leaning toward Antonio Brown going to Oakland Raiders
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the prospect of Antonio Brown going to San Francisco. Former Redskins general manager Charley Casserly seems to think we were close but are looking at the wrong team in the Bay Area. My thoughts on Antonio Brown @steelers and would I trade...
Tim Benz: Antonio Brown getting his way doesn’t mean Steelers lose
Now that “Mr. Big Chest” has spoken, the path for the Pittsburgh Steelers appears to be clear. Antonio Brown posted a photo of himself with team owner Art Rooney II on social media Tuesday. Had a great meeting with Mr.Rooney today we discussed a lot of things and we cleared...
Steelers’ Antonio Brown after meeting with Art Rooney II: ‘time to move on’
It looks like Antonio Brown is going to get his wish. One week after formally requesting a trade, Brown tweeted he and team president Art Rooney II have agreed it is “time to move on” following their meeting Tuesday morning to discuss the wide receiver’s future. Rooney and Brown met...
Tim Benz: Antonio Brown discusses leaving NFL in mid-workout monologue
If you feel as though the entire Antonio Brown saga is nothing more than a never-ending run on an elliptical … well … welcome to the world’s greatest visual aid. Brown streamed a video of himself doing cardio while answering messages from fans. Here are some of the highlights along...
