The Steelers believe in building from the inside out. They took that to the extreme in the NFL draft
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Steelers believe in building from the inside out. They took that to the extreme in the NFL draft

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent February overhauling their offensive coaching staff, March doing the same to the quarterback room and the last week of April giving the offensive line a massive injection of youth. The proof came over three sometimes-tense days of the NFL draft, when general manager Omar Khan’s took his emphasis on building the team from the inside out to the extreme. The Steelers selected offensive linemen with three of their first five picks, grabbing Washington tackle Troy Fautanu in the first round, West Virginia center Zach Frazier in the second and South Dakota State guard Mason McCormick in the fourth. “There’s a certain style of play and intent we want that fits this team and the history here and the Steelers and the brand of football, a shared vision,” Smith said. “He checks a lot of those boxes.” WAITING FOR WILSON, PART 2 Payton Wilson’s college resume screamed high-end talent.

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Steelers transformed the way they do business in the offseason. The results have been dramatic
1 month, 1 week ago

Steelers transformed the way they do business in the offseason. The results have been dramatic

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — On the surface, the call was risky, but only to those who haven’t been paying attention to how the Pittsburgh Steelers go about their business these days. The offense continued to sputter under Matt Canada and the NFL’s most expensive defense made enough plays to keep the Steelers competitive but not enough to close the gap between Pittsburgh …

Wilson's Legacy: Can He Lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl?
2 months ago

Wilson's Legacy: Can He Lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl?

Associated Press  

Starting Russell Wilson makes sense for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are looking to position themselves to be that team, and they have a talented quarterback in Wilson who can help them achieve that goal. Wilson has a career-best 66.3% completion rate and has rushed for 231 yards and five touchdowns. However, he is not as mobile as he used …

Steelers followed their blueprint vs. Raiders, but the elephant in the room remains
2 months, 1 week ago

Steelers followed their blueprint vs. Raiders, but the elephant in the room remains

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — To tell the story of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 32-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, you have to start a decade ago and several states away in Madison, Wis. “I carried that with me, and it’s been something I try to do, especially when you get in those situations.” With the Steelers down three outside …

Steelers have cooled after their hot start and coach Mike Tomlin faces a choice at QB
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers have cooled after their hot start and coach Mike Tomlin faces a choice at QB

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Justin Fields paused, trying to think of the right words. “I don’t think we’re one of those teams looking for an identity,” Fields said following a 20-17 loss to Dallas that dropped the Steelers to 3-2. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has gone out of his way to avoid making any declarations about who the team’s starting quarterback is, …

Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injury
3 months, 1 week ago

Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injury

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to stick with Justin Fields over an injured Russell Wilson as they get ready for a trip to Denver in Week 2. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the Steelers “are preparing as if Justin is going to be our quarterback” with Wilson’s status uncertain as he deals with a balky calf that kept …

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injury
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injury

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers thought they settled their quarterback competition when coach Mike Tomlin anointed Russell Wilson the starter for Sunday’s opener in Atlanta. The Steelers listed Wilson as “questionable” for Week 1 after the 35-year-old aggravated a calf injury in practice on Thursday, potentially opening the door for Justin Fields to get the nod against the Falcons. “So …

Mike Tomlin and the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers offense are feeling the ‘angst’ as 2024 begins
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tomlin and the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers offense are feeling the ‘angst’ as 2024 begins

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin is not seeking comfort. In their places are two quarterbacks at very different stages of their respective careers — Wilson trying to hold on, Fields looking to prove he’s more than what he showed in Chicago — and an offensive coordinator in Arthur Smith looking for a fresh start after getting fired as Falcons head coach …

Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Russell Wilson’s redemption or last ride? The QB’s legacy hangs in the balance
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Russell Wilson’s redemption or last ride? The QB’s legacy hangs in the balance

New York Times  

Russell Wilson can still remember the phone call that started it all on April 27, 2012. “Pete called me when I got drafted, and said, ‘Go ahead and go for this thing,’” Wilson recalled last week. “Everybody told me I was too short and couldn’t do it.” A dozen years later — after nine Pro Bowl appearances, a Lombardi Trophy, …

Steelers QB Russell Wilson plans to play in preseason finale against Detroit
4 months ago

Steelers QB Russell Wilson plans to play in preseason finale against Detroit

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson wants another shot to get the Pittsburgh Steelers offense heading in the right direction before the regular season starts. “And obviously, we didn’t get the win and everything else, but I think the big thing for us is just executing and us making our plays and doing our thing.” Pittsburgh’s starting offense has failed to produce …

Steelers QB Russell Wilson returns to practice at training camp
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers QB Russell Wilson returns to practice at training camp

Associated Press  

LATROBE, Pa. — Russell Wilson stepped up under center, barking out the play call. “It’s good to be back out here again with the guys, putting the helmet on,” said Wilson, who did not take part in any full-squad drills over the first four days of camp because of a calf injury. But Wilson’s calf tightened up as the result …

Steelers 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Omar Khan balances value, need in trench-heavy class
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Omar Khan balances value, need in trench-heavy class

New York Times  

Shortly after Omar Khan added a first-round offensive tackle for the second consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ general manager made the team’s vision crystal clear. GO DEEPER New Steelers OC Arthur Smith has a vision — and now, the linemen to execute it In addition to selecting Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu, a lifelong Steelers fan whom coach Mike Tomlin …

Steelers — even Mike Tomlin — are thrilled with their draft class (as they should be)
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Pittsburgh Steelers draft Roman Wilson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pittsburgh Steelers draft Roman Wilson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected former Michigan receiver Roman Wilson with the 84th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday, addressing a key need in the third round. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, pick-by-pick grades and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate Rounds 2-3 Full …

Kaboly: The Steelers’ roster needs an overhaul (and not just because of talent)
1 year ago

Kaboly: The Steelers’ roster needs an overhaul (and not just because of talent)

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — So, this is how Pittsburgh Steelers football as we know it dies — with Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson running down the defense’s throat over and over again. 1 wide receiver — ran the ball 13 straight times on a 15-play drive that put the Steelers’ playoff hopes on the brink, sealing their third-straight loss against lackluster opponents. …

Mike Tomlin thinks the Steelers’ lack of physicality is nothing a padded practice can’t fix
1 year, 2 months ago

Mike Tomlin thinks the Steelers’ lack of physicality is nothing a padded practice can’t fix

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin believes the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lack of physicality in a one-sided loss to Houston is nothing a padded practice can’t fix. Asked specifically if he was going to shift play-calling responsibilities away from embattled offensive coordinator Matt Canada, Tomlin responded simply “at this juncture, no.” Instead, Tomlin stressed the need to put the pads on during practice, …

Steelers draft winners, losers: Pickett, Harris get help, but some vets face trouble
1 year, 7 months ago

Steelers draft winners, losers: Pickett, Harris get help, but some vets face trouble

New York Times  

Steelers general manager Omar Khan earned glowing reviews for his first draft in the pilot seat. The Steelers filled pressing needs by trading up to draft a marquee offensive tackle and capitalizing on good fortune when corner Joey Porter Jr. fell into the second round. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin made a point to say this won’t be a “redshirt” season …

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 …

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