How Steelers coaches put their fingerprints on the offense with Matt Canada gone
1 year ago

How Steelers coaches put their fingerprints on the offense with Matt Canada gone

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — When the Pittsburgh Steelers broke from tradition and fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada in-season, it was fair to wonder how much the offense could realistically evolve in one week. “But that’s football.” GO DEEPER Without Matt Canada, Steelers' Kenny Pickett looked like a different QB. It’s probably too early to celebrate, especially because the Bengals’ defense allows an average of 389.3 yards per game and the Steelers converted just one of four red zone trips into touchdowns. GO DEEPER With Pat Freiermuth healthy and Matt Canada out, Steelers unlock the middle of the field On the first play of the game, the Bengals showed a two-deep coverage. “We can all line up in different areas.” One of the best @steelers offensive performances of the season: Kenny Pickett: 24/33, 278 pass yards Najee Harris: 15 carries, 99 rush yards, 1 TD Pat Freiermuth: 9 catches, 120 receiving yards pic.twitter.com/fBuUhVtvqX — NFL November 27, 2023 Attacking opponent weakness I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Harris.

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Steelers coverage busts are a problem. Inside the issues and possible fixes: Film room
2 months, 1 week ago

Steelers coverage busts are a problem. Inside the issues and possible fixes: Film room

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Give Dak Prescott his due. But when the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense looked back at the film from Sunday night’s 20-17 loss — during which they allowed Dallas to rack up 445 yards of offense — they were kicking themselves. GO DEEPER 'We beat ourselves': Both pillars of Steelers' winning formula went missing vs. Colts The miscommunications became even …

Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10
1 year ago

Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Days after firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed new life on offense. Kenny Pickett threw for a season-high 278 yards and the Steelers outlasted the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals 16-10 on Sunday. In their first game since Canada’s dismissal — the franchise’s first in-season coordinator or head coach change since 1941 — the Steelers totaled …

Kenny Pickett is eyeing consistency as Steelers’ homestand ends with a visit from Packers
1 year, 1 month ago

Kenny Pickett is eyeing consistency as Steelers’ homestand ends with a visit from Packers

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Kenny Pickett the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted — the swaggy, sublimely confident and ultra-competitive quarterback who practically willed the University of Pittsburgh to an ACC title two years ago — is not always the Kenny Pickett that takes the field. “He’s awesome in the fourth quarter,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. PICKENS’ PLIGHT Steelers wide receiver George Pickens …

Minkah Fitzpatrick’s injury leaves Steelers’ go-to package vulnerable (at a bad time)
1 year, 1 month ago

Minkah Fitzpatrick’s injury leaves Steelers’ go-to package vulnerable (at a bad time)

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Steelers vs. Titans on Thursday Night Football Back in 2014, Teryl Austin was working as the Detroit Lions’ defensive coordinator. It’s just progressed after that into different things.” When the Steelers promoted Austin from secondary coach to defensive coordinator ahead of the 2022 season, he quickly implemented the so-called “big nickel” with Minkah Fitzpatrick, …

Injuries hurt, but Steelers sunk by self-inflicted wounds vs. Jaguars
1 year, 1 month ago

Injuries hurt, but Steelers sunk by self-inflicted wounds vs. Jaguars

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Steelers vs. Titans on Thursday Night Football PITTSBURGH — On the first play from scrimmage Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett dropped back and let it rip. GO DEEPER Steelers' Pickett a 'game-time decision' vs. Titans; Fitzpatrick out However, when the Steelers look back at Sunday’s result, they’ll find self-inflicted wounds …

Steelers display big-play ability as Pickett, Warren shine in 27-15 preseason victory over Bills
1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers display big-play ability as Pickett, Warren shine in 27-15 preseason victory over Bills

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent all of the spring and most of the summer talking about building an offense capable of big plays, the kind they’ve been lacking for large swaths of the past few seasons. Jaylen Warren sprinted practically untouched for a 62-yard score, Pickett delivered a perfect 25-yard strike to Pat Freiermuth and the Steelers breezed past …

Steelers training camp: 10 players who can gain the most, including Kenny Pickett
1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers training camp: 10 players who can gain the most, including Kenny Pickett

New York Times  

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article did not properly attribute reporting from another media outlet and that information was subsequently removed. PITTSBURGH — The Steelers report to training camp at Saint Vincent College with few full-time jobs open. P Braden Mann — Two years in, 2021 seventh-round pick Pressley Harvin III’s inconsistency has put his job in real …

Steelers OTAs: Kenny Pickett’s development, Matt Canada’s tweaks, LT battle
1 year, 7 months ago

Steelers OTAs: Kenny Pickett’s development, Matt Canada’s tweaks, LT battle

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — “I’m undefeated, so things are good.” Mike Tomlin stuck his head in general manager Omar Khan’s interview inside his office at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday and unleashed one of his favorite sayings. His offenses haven’t quite lit it up in his two years as coordinator, even though you can make …

Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 7 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Browns vs. Steelers on Monday Night Football. It’s the first time the Steelers have taken an offensive tackle in the first round since Jamain Stephens 1996, and the trade leaves Pittsburgh with no picks between No. — Diante Lee Dane Brugler’s analysis A former basketball player, Jones displays outstanding feet, coordination and recovery skills …

Steelers see Kenny Pickett as a star, and it’s unanimous: ‘We have our QB’
1 year, 9 months ago

Steelers see Kenny Pickett as a star, and it’s unanimous: ‘We have our QB’

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Check Steelers general manager Omar Khan off the list. And, of course, everybody knows what Mike Tomlin thinks of the first franchise quarterback he ever drafted, after the game-winning touchdown against the Ravens that spawned the apparent “Kenny Pickett” comment caught on the broadcast. Despite Pickett’s pedestrian numbers and an offense that was severely limited at times, the …

How Steelers’ bye-week Festivus, new ‘ground rules’ spurred a second-half surge
1 year, 11 months ago

How Steelers’ bye-week Festivus, new ‘ground rules’ spurred a second-half surge

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers slunk off the gridiron at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 30 with a losing record and shaken confidence. I can’t do everything.” GO DEEPER Najee Harris clarifies 'I can't do everything' comment, says he's not 'pointing fingers' If there was ever a team that needed a bye week, it was the Steelers. Much like the …

Steelers’ halftime locker room flare-up not reason why Mitch Trubisky was benched
2 years, 2 months ago

Steelers’ halftime locker room flare-up not reason why Mitch Trubisky was benched

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Mitch Trubisky politely declined to talk about it. Word leaked early this week that Trubisky and Johnson had gotten into a heated argument during halftime of the Steelers’ Week 4 game against the Jets. Coincidentally, Trubisky was benched for rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett to start the third quarter of that game even though coach Mike Tomlin had said …

Steelers rookie Kenny Pickett to make first start at Bills on Sunday
2 years, 2 months ago

Steelers rookie Kenny Pickett to make first start at Bills on Sunday

New York Times  

Steelers rookie Kenny Pickett will make his first career start Sunday against the Bills, coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday, two days after Pickett replaced Mitch Trubisky in the team’s Week 4 loss to the Jets. Pickett completed 10 of 13 pass attempts for 120 yards and three interceptions in his regular-season debut, but also rushed for two touchdowns, becoming the …

Kaboly: Kenny Pickett time? If Steelers’ defense can’t be elite, play the rookie
2 years, 3 months ago

Kaboly: Kenny Pickett time? If Steelers’ defense can’t be elite, play the rookie

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Mitch Trubisky didn’t play poorly. Still, the deep ball returned to a degree, he didn’t commit a turnover, the running game looked the best it has and Trubisky used his legs more out of purpose than necessity. “That’s our job — to play defense, get some stops, make the field manageable for the offense and try to get …

Steelers camp: Melees erupt (with Mike Tomlin’s help), Mitch Trubisky struggles
2 years, 4 months ago

Steelers camp: Melees erupt (with Mike Tomlin’s help), Mitch Trubisky struggles

New York Times  

LATROBE, Pa. — Garrett Giemont gave Mike Tomlin a heads-up that the period was about to end. “That’s been a matchup I have had since training camp has started, so it has been something that has been building up since pads were put on,” Leal said. “It shows us how serious he is about competition,” Leal said, “how curious he …

All aboard: Steeler newcomers scramble to catch moving train
3 years ago

All aboard: Steeler newcomers scramble to catch moving train

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Keith Butler doesn’t have time to keep all the unfamiliar faces straight in the middle of the season, so he doesn’t even really try. It’s why the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator offers the same bit of advice to any fresh-faced newbie the first time they sit down at one of Butler’s meetings. “I just tell all the …

Steelers’ patchwork defense shredded, but nearly bests Bolts
3 years, 1 month ago

Steelers’ patchwork defense shredded, but nearly bests Bolts

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Only one Steelers defense during coach Mike Tomlin’s 15-year tenure ever gave up more yards than the patchwork group that got shredded by Justin Herbert and the Chargers on Sunday night. But when asked to get one last stop, the Steelers’ defense gave up 75 yards and the winning touchdown in three regrettable plays. “I know we …

Steelers OC Matt Canada: ‘I need to do better’
3 years, 3 months ago

Steelers OC Matt Canada: ‘I need to do better’

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada appreciates his players — from longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to second-year guard Kevin Dotson — taking the onus for a sluggish start. “But we didn’t win, so we didn’t.” Canada is dealing with the unenviable task of trying to help make sure the Steelers keep the championship window during Roethlisberger’s Hall of …

Devin Bush’s knee injury clouds Steelers’ unbeaten start
4 years, 2 months ago

Devin Bush’s knee injury clouds Steelers’ unbeaten start

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The collective body language of Devin Bush’s teammates said it all. Moments after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ second-year linebacker began writhing on the ground clutching his left knee after breaking up a pass in the second quarter against Cleveland on Sunday, the rest of the starting defense took a knee a few yards from him, quietly offering support for …

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