What I’m hearing: Steelers ready to cook with Fields, Herbert and Love updates, Bryce Young’s reality
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What I’m hearing: Steelers ready to cook with Fields, Herbert and Love updates, Bryce Young’s reality

New York Times  

The hot dogs are out of my house. One opposing defensive coach said, “I’d trust KOC more than anyone in our league to get the most out of his quarterback.” Sam Darnold’s first two games under Kevin O’Connell are two of the best games of his career so far. Last week, after the Vikings beat the 49ers, San Francisco’s star edge rusher Nick Bosa said: “That’s an excellent coach … he’s just really good with the scheme. GO DEEPER Why Derek Carr may have found the right fit in Klint Kubiak's Saints offense Kickers play the long game If Taylor Swift was the talk of the NFL all of last season, this year there’s an even more popular star dominating the game: your team’s kicker. And teams likely really don’t spend too much time on FG Block since they’re devoting resources to other areas.” Another head coach expanded on that last point: “Since the rule changes in recent years, it’s almost impossible to block a kick.

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Russini’s what I’m hearing: Saleh’s foiled plan to save Jets offense, Steelers’ Justin Fields feelings
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Russini’s what I’m hearing: Saleh’s foiled plan to save Jets offense, Steelers’ Justin Fields feelings

New York Times  

All it takes is one. Most don’t like to fire head coaches during the season — including the New York Jets, who hadn’t done so since the 1970s. This is what I’m hearing this week: • How Saleh tried to fix the offense • How the Jets are still trying to reel in a pair of All-Pros • Ferris Bueller, …

Patriots begin post-Bill Belichick era against Joe Burrow and the Bengals
4 months ago

Patriots begin post-Bill Belichick era against Joe Burrow and the Bengals

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Quarterback Joe Burrow is mostly healthy to start a season for the first time since his rookie campaign in 2020. Burrow, who won a national championship at LSU with Chase as his teammate in 2019, said that he’s confident that if the receiver plays Sunday, he will be physically and mentally ready. New era The Patriots begin the …

Intel on all 32 NFL teams, Russ skepticism, Davante Adams trade talk and more
4 months, 1 week ago

Intel on all 32 NFL teams, Russ skepticism, Davante Adams trade talk and more

New York Times  

After speaking with dozens of sources around the NFL this summer, I compiled intel on all 32 teams. New England Patriots: There’s curiosity among rival teams with the way head coach Jerod Mayo publicly handled the quarterback battle between Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye. AFC West Denver Broncos: Rivals have a decent amount of faith in head coach Sean Payton’s …

Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson
4 months, 1 week ago

Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to let Russell Wilson cook. Coach Mike Tomlin announced the nine-time Pro Bowler as the starter on Wednesday, putting an end to a largely perfunctory quarterback competition with Justin Fields in which the 35-year-old Wilson held the “pole position” as Tomlin put it for months and did little to cede ground to Fields. …

Steelers are hoping an overhaul at QB will lead to more success in 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

Steelers are hoping an overhaul at QB will lead to more success in 2024

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH STEELERS EXPECTATIONS: The franchise has essentially been running in place for nearly a decade, and the angst of being “good but not good enough” is growing, so much so that a team known for its stability made a handful of dramatic — by Steelers’ standards anyway — moves in the offseason. The Steelers also signed inside linebacker Patrick Queen …

How NFL journeyman Josh McCown is key facet of Vikings’ quarterback development plan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How NFL journeyman Josh McCown is key facet of Vikings’ quarterback development plan

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — Here is Josh McCown, the upbeat, backward-hat-wearing, gum-chewing Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach. Yet when he showed up in Detroit, Martz described him as a “wild horse rider.” Martz tells a story about a particular throw in McCown’s first practice with the Lions. “It’s easy to just give a guy a play and say, ‘Find the open guy,’” …

Bill Belichick issues warning about Steelers offense... but claims under-fire Russell Wilson ISN'T the problem
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bill Belichick issues warning about Steelers offense... but claims under-fire Russell Wilson ISN'T the problem

Daily Mail  

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick issued a stark warning about the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. The longtime coach of Tom Brady however claims Russell Wilson will not be the problem for the team, and he much prefers the 35-year-old to backup Justin Fields. Russell Wilson has not had the easiest start to his Pittsburgh Steelers career at age …

New Steelers OC Arthur Smith has a vision — and now, the linemen to execute it
8 months, 1 week ago

New Steelers OC Arthur Smith has a vision — and now, the linemen to execute it

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL Draft Rounds 4-7. The board fell about well as the team could have hoped when West Virginia center Zach Frazier, a player who has long felt like a fit in Pittsburgh, fell right into the Steelers’ lap with the 51st pick. “It’s special.” GO DEEPER Steelers draft Zach Frazier: How he fits, pick …

Steelers — even Mike Tomlin — are thrilled with their draft class (as they should be)
8 months, 1 week ago

Steelers — even Mike Tomlin — are thrilled with their draft class (as they should be)

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin couldn’t help himself. If you want another example of how the Steelers felt about their most recent draft, which concluded late Saturday afternoon, general manager Omar Khan — affectionately known as the “Khan Artist” after two years of wheeling and dealing — continuously fielded trade calls in every round … and turned down every single one …

Seahawks embracing change under new coach Mike Macdonald: ‘He’s the guy’
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Seahawks embracing change under new coach Mike Macdonald: ‘He’s the guy’

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Geno Smith walked into the team meeting at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on the first day of the Seattle Seahawks’ offseason program and strolled toward the side of the auditorium where the rack of basketballs usually sits. But he’s handling it pretty well, and I can’t wait to get to learn about him more — not …

Vikings at the NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re hearing about their offseason plans
10 months ago

Vikings at the NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re hearing about their offseason plans

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — After a while, the days and nights at the NFL Scouting Combine blend together. Here’s what we heard about the Minnesota Vikings in Indianapolis, ranging from the future of quarterback Kirk Cousins to potential defensive upgrades this offseason: 1. Hiring McCown as quarterbacks coach is a multifaceted move In 2015, Josh McCown first met Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell …

Raiders hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source says
11 months, 1 week ago

Raiders hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source says

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury to be their offensive coordinator, a person informed of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The Raiders pick 13th in this year’s quarterback-deep draft, but the top names likely will be gone by the time Las Vegas’ spot comes up. Arizona went …

Saints targeting 49ers assistant Klint Kubiak as next OC: Sources
11 months, 1 week ago

Saints targeting 49ers assistant Klint Kubiak as next OC: Sources

New York Times  

By Matt Barrows, Larry Holder, David Lombardi and Dianna Russini The New Orleans Saints are working to hire San Francisco 49ers passing game coordinator Klint Kubiak as the team’s next offensive coordinator, league sources confirmed Friday. Kubiak, who’s currently preparing for the 49ers’ Super Bowl matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, interviewed for the Saints’ offensive coordinator opening last month. …

Kaboly: Steelers’ hire of Arthur Smith was perfect choice, even if it doesn’t work
11 months, 1 week ago

Kaboly: Steelers’ hire of Arthur Smith was perfect choice, even if it doesn’t work

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — It’s Arthur Smith … it’s always been Arthur Smith. Robinson and Johnson — who was coaching at the high school level just five years ago — have not been an offensive coordinator or called plays in the NFL, while Brown has spent one year as an OC and part-time play caller for the league’s worst offense in Carolina …

Steelers to hire former Falcons coach Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator: Source
11 months, 1 week ago

Steelers to hire former Falcons coach Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator: Source

New York Times  

By Mike DeFabo, Josh Kendall, Mark Kaboly and Larry Holder The Pittsburgh Steelers are hiring former Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith as the team’s new offensive coordinator, according to a team source. Tomlin fired previous offensive coordinator Matt Canada during the season, giving quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan play-calling duties and tabbing running backs coach Eddie Faulkner to coordinate the offense …

Steelers taking a new approach at offensive coordinator? Whom might they target?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers taking a new approach at offensive coordinator? Whom might they target?

New York Times  

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will remain in his seat for the foreseeable future, with a contract extension expected before next season. During his season-ending news conference Thursday, Tomlin said he’s in the “infancy” stages of searching for a new offensive coordinator. “But I’m looking at outside candidates.” GO DEEPER Tomlin addresses job status, calls Pickett QB1 with competition Unlike when …

Steelers are sticking with QB Mason Rudolph’s ‘hot hand’ for their playoff trip to Buffalo
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Steelers are sticking with QB Mason Rudolph’s ‘hot hand’ for their playoff trip to Buffalo

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mason Rudolph’s unlikely renaissance will continue into the playoffs. The move to Rudolph — languishing at the bottom of the depth chart for the past two seasons — in search of a “spark” turned into one of the league’s more unlikely success stories. Rudolph has thrown for 719 yards and three touchdowns without an interception while leading the …

Steelers’ late-season slide hasn’t shaken the confidence of coach Mike Tomlin
1 year ago

Steelers’ late-season slide hasn’t shaken the confidence of coach Mike Tomlin

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin’s confidence is unshakeable. “Fifty-one years of life, man, most of which have been in football, that’s probably what gives me confidence,” the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach said Monday. Tomlin promised changes and started by swapping out Mitch Trubisky in favor of Mason Rudolph for Saturday’s visit from Cincinnati provided Kenny Pickett’s right ankle isn’t ready to …

New Steelers offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner is focusing on the present
1 year, 1 month ago

New Steelers offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner is focusing on the present

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — This isn’t the way Eddie Faulkner wanted to get the biggest job of his professional life. It’s a bond that goes back well over a decade, a bond that hardly ended when the Pittsburgh Steelers fired Canada as their offensive coordinator on Tuesday and replaced him with Faulkner, the energetic 46-year-old running backs coach who is well aware …

Steelers’ 5 offseason priorities: Evaluate, upgrade OL and extend Alex Highsmith
1 year, 11 months ago

Steelers’ 5 offseason priorities: Evaluate, upgrade OL and extend Alex Highsmith

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — At his season-ending news conference, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called the evaluation of offensive coordinator Matt Canada “tricky” because he might have been limited with what he wanted his offense to look and play like based on a rookie quarterback, young skill players and a turned-over offensive line for the second time in two years. Upgrade the offensive …

Seahawks’ offseason priorities: QB plan, fortify trenches, add a weapon and more
1 year, 11 months ago

Seahawks’ offseason priorities: QB plan, fortify trenches, add a weapon and more

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Pete Carroll is never going to feel good about losing his last game of the season. • The big difference between SEA and SF and how Seahawks can bridge that gap • Geno’s future + payday • recapping 2022 SZN • draft options, fixing the roster, big-picture outlook + more https://t.co/INIDKxJDyB pic.twitter.com/0rj9cktwXz — Dugar, Michael-Shawn January 16, …

New Steelers, same Mike Tomlin: ‘Coach T’ embracing fresh challenges in Year 16
2 years, 4 months ago

New Steelers, same Mike Tomlin: ‘Coach T’ embracing fresh challenges in Year 16

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — It was a Wednesday practice before the season opener against the Bengals when a booming, distinctive voice rang out from Field 2 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex 100 yards or so toward the entrance to the facility. “Minkah, you’re a bad—” Mike Tomlin hollered before a nearby train drowned out the rest. In a year where his …

Clint Hurtt’s goal for Seahawks: An aggressive defense that maximizes Jamal Adams’ skill set
2 years, 10 months ago

Clint Hurtt’s goal for Seahawks: An aggressive defense that maximizes Jamal Adams’ skill set

New York Times  

Clint Hurtt made his media debut as the new Seahawks defensive coordinator Wednesday afternoon and detailed what Seattle’s unit will look like in 2022. “You don’t want to be soft,” Hurtt said, “you want to be aggressive in how you play coverage.” Bringing the fight to the offense in that attacking mentality will mean fewer snaps with pass rushers dropping …

Fresh start: Steelers rookies understand high expectations
3 years, 7 months ago

Fresh start: Steelers rookies understand high expectations

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Kendrick Green grew up wearing No. Pittsburgh’s ability to stay in the mix in the competitive AFC North will depend largely on how a retooled offensive line does keeping Roethlisberger upright while also opening holes for first-round draft pick Najee Harris. “ used to get on me, ‘Man you’d be way better on the O-line,’” Green said. “My …

Steelers promote QB coach Canada to offensive coordinator
3 years, 11 months ago

Steelers promote QB coach Canada to offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t look very far to find a new offensive coordinator, promoting quarterbacks coach Matt Canada to the position on Monday to replace Randy Fichtner. Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and running back James Conner are free agents and the team is still searching for an offensive line coach to replace Shaun Sarrett, whose contract was not …

Steelers part ways with Randy Fichtner, 2 assistants
3 years, 11 months ago

Steelers part ways with Randy Fichtner, 2 assistants

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff flameout cost offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner and two assistants their jobs. Head coach Mike Tomlin hinted at major changes on Wednesday after Pittsburgh dropped five of its final six games following an 11-0 start and didn’t waste time getting started. Pittsburgh’s offense finished fourth in the league during Fichtner’s first season calling the plays …

Column: Packers’ Matt LaFleur has found most success among new NFL head coaches
5 years, 2 months ago

Column: Packers’ Matt LaFleur has found most success among new NFL head coaches

LA Times  

This tongue-in-cheek observation made the rounds during the football offseason: If you have ever shaken the hand of the Rams’ Sean McVay, you’re undeniably qualified to be an NFL head coach. He’s the first coach in franchise history to win seven of his first eight games — and the first in the league to do so since Jim Harbaugh with …

Grading the draft: A splash then a ‘cleansing’ for the Steelers
5 years, 8 months ago

Grading the draft: A splash then a ‘cleansing’ for the Steelers

New York Times  

Boy, the Steelers’ draft was boring after the first round. When you want to run through the guy, that’s really attractive.” Draft grade: A Long-term projection: Multiple-time Pro Bowler ••• 3rd round — WR Diontae Johnson, Toledo Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson had 49 receptions for 761 yards and eight touchdowns last season with Toledo. Kaboly’s analysis: The Steelers went …

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