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Steelers OTA preview: Cam Heyward’s holdout, the QB competition and new offense
7 months ago

Steelers OTA preview: Cam Heyward’s holdout, the QB competition and new offense

New York Times  

With Pittsburgh Steelers organized team activities set to begin Tuesday, long-time defensive captain Cameron Heyward made headlines even before the first whistle blew. Heyward confirmed his intentions and addressed his decision on a new episode of his podcast, “Not Just Football.” “First of all, it’s voluntary,” Heyward said. To describe his new quarterback situation, coach Mike Tomlin introduced a brand …

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Troy Fautanu idolized Troy Polamalu. Now he’s following in Polamalu’s footsteps in Pittsburgh
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Troy Fautanu idolized Troy Polamalu. Now he’s following in Polamalu’s footsteps in Pittsburgh

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Troy Fautanu grew up idolizing Troy Polamalu. Tomlin sees Fautanu as a bookend tackle opposite Broderick Jones, the Steelers’ first-round pick a year ago. “That just speaks to our level of excitement.” Fautanu started 15 games at left tackle last season as the Washington Huskies reached the College Football Playoff final against Michigan. “It’s a calling card.” Fautanu’s …

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Kaboly: Steelers’ Broderick Jones hasn’t earned right to start Week 1; Dan Moore Jr. has
1 year, 4 months ago

Kaboly: Steelers’ Broderick Jones hasn’t earned right to start Week 1; Dan Moore Jr. has

New York Times  

LATROBE, Pa. — I get it. I spent the majority of practice Saturday locked on Moore and Jones to try to determine what’s going on. There is a mental aspect — not to mention, you are going against the best.” I don’t want to make it sound like Jones hasn’t done anything well. “Coach always talks about getting 1 percent …

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Steelers camp observations: Kwon Alexander suits up, Cole Holcomb steps up and more
1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers camp observations: Kwon Alexander suits up, Cole Holcomb steps up and more

New York Times  

LATROBE, Pa. — If you were hoping for hints about how Kwon Alexander fits into the Steelers’ remade inside linebackers group, Sunday’s practice provided little clarity. Alexander said he is “very confident’ in his ability to play on all three downs and be matched up against tight ends and running backs in the Steelers’ man-heavy scheme. “But in environments like …

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For the Steelers, a draft steeped in physicality and family
1 year, 7 months ago

For the Steelers, a draft steeped in physicality and family

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Omar Khan spent more than 20 years in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ front office before being promoted to general manager last spring. He brought cornerback Joey Porter Jr. — the son of former Steelers linebacker and assistant coach Joey Porter Sr. — back home in the second. You’ve just got to be able to play dominant.” Asked what he …

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Steelers bring CB Joey Porter Jr. home in NFL draft
1 year, 7 months ago

Steelers bring CB Joey Porter Jr. home in NFL draft

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Joey Porter Jr. left Kansas City more than a little angry after failing to hear his name called in the first round of the NFL draft. The cornerback who was a fixture around the Pittsburgh Steelers as a kid during his father Joey Porter Sr.'s stints as a player and then a coach returned to the organization on …

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Steelers draft Joey Porter Jr.: Why they didn’t trade down and how the CB fits
1 year, 7 months ago

Steelers draft Joey Porter Jr.: Why they didn’t trade down and how the CB fits

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers got several offers for the 32nd pick to open Day 2 of the NFL Draft on Friday but decided to stay put and draft yet another player with family ties, selecting Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Steelers tracker: Follow every pick Big board ranking Porter Jr. was the 16th player and third-best cornerback in Brugler’s …

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Steelers draft Broderick Jones: Why they traded up and how the Georgia OT fits
1 year, 7 months ago

Steelers draft Broderick Jones: Why they traded up and how the Georgia OT fits

New York Times  

NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis With his first pick as Steelers GM, Omar Khan put his negotiating skills to work and added some protection for Kenny Pickett when he moved up to select the Georgia offensive tackle. Jones comes close to losing his balance more often than you’d like to see, but there is no doubting …

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As the Steelers march toward opener, an already unsettled offensive line is tweaked
3 years, 3 months ago

As the Steelers march toward opener, an already unsettled offensive line is tweaked

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — “They’ll be ready on the 12th,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said about his offensive line. The Steelers moved Chuks Okorafor back to right tackle for the entirety of Monday’s practice and put rookie Dan Moore Jr. at left tackle, where he played early in camp. It might not have been that big a deal if it weren’t so …

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