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Steelers’ promising start hits a speedbump in a mistake-filled loss at Indianapolis
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers’ promising start hits a speedbump in a mistake-filled loss at Indianapolis

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin insists the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t rely on a “rabbit’s foot” to help them out when things get tight. The offense gave it away twice — once on a fumble by George Pickens inside the Indianapolis 10, the other on a fumble by Justin Fields after he had sprinted 22 yards backward while trying to escape pressure …

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Derek Carr and the Saints buck the NFL trend of early season offensive struggles
3 months ago

Derek Carr and the Saints buck the NFL trend of early season offensive struggles

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. Carr and the Saints are the exception, with the 128 offensive touchdowns down 54 from the first two weeks in 2020 and tied for the second fewest in the last 18 seasons. While Carr has thrown for only 443 yards in the first two weeks thanks to blowouts …

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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 …

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Steelers, minus Fautanu, expect bounce-back week before preseason game against Buffalo
4 months, 1 week ago

Steelers, minus Fautanu, expect bounce-back week before preseason game against Buffalo

Associated Press  

LATROBE, Pa. — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin characterized his team’s home preseason loss against Houston last week as a “sloppy” performance filled with inconsistencies and mistakes. Tomlin said he is “optimistic” for a quick return, but plans to take Fautanu’s injury “day by day.” Fautanu, the 20th overall pick, had a brace on his left knee following Friday’s game …

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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 …

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James Harrison’s Super Bowl pick 6, 15 years later: ‘Luck and willpower’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

James Harrison’s Super Bowl pick 6, 15 years later: ‘Luck and willpower’

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This story was originally published Oct. 27, 2023. But for a player who earned his keep thanks to a tireless dedication to building his body behind the scenes, Harrison’s greatest moment came exactly 15 years ago on the biggest stage: Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. To cap the season …

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Steelers owner Art Rooney II puts Kenny Pickett on notice: Need better QB play
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers owner Art Rooney II puts Kenny Pickett on notice: Need better QB play

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Art Rooney II didn’t raise his voice even one decibel. “Mason Rudolph came in and showed, I think, what we’re capable of when we do get quality play at the quarterback position.” Rooney wasn’t taking a shot at Pickett. Now, heading into Pickett’s third season, Rooney ratcheted up the heat, even though Tomlin pretty much handed the starting …

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What separates the Bills from the Chiefs (it’s not just Patrick Mahomes): Sando’s Pick Six
11 months ago

What separates the Bills from the Chiefs (it’s not just Patrick Mahomes): Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

The final four teams in the NFL playoffs are set, and the Buffalo Bills are not among them — another “wide right” inflicting heartache upon a franchise that has gotten so much right but keeps adding emotional scar tissue in the biggest moments. Baltimore’s plus-157 point margin in these six games equates to 26.2 per game, by far the largest …

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Mike Tomlin remains ‘on go’ for the Steelers through 2024, and likely beyond
11 months ago

Mike Tomlin remains ‘on go’ for the Steelers through 2024, and likely beyond

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin remains “on go” in Pittsburgh. Three days removed, Tomlin admitted “I could have handled the situation better than I did” but added he felt that wasn’t the time or the place to discuss his future. “We’re less speculative about capabilities because there is evidence of it and evidence of it under circumstances,” Tomlin said. While there’s …

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NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Browns and Packers move up, plus a lesson from every team
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Browns and Packers move up, plus a lesson from every team

New York Times  

Like the rest of you, the Power Rankings are trying to make some sense of this NFL year as we head into the final week of the regular season. Up next: vs. Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Cleveland Browns Thursday: Beat New York Jets 37-20 The lesson: They didn’t even need Deshaun Watson The Browns would be one of …

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Examining NFL’s 3 coaching vacancies and 9 other teams facing decisions: Sando’s Pick Six
1 year ago

Examining NFL’s 3 coaching vacancies and 9 other teams facing decisions: Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Monday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. While turning over football operations to Bill Belichick would go against the Chargers’ established ways, working out a deal with the Patriots could include New England paying much of the coach’s salary. “Pierce could get that job because there isn’t a lead guy you …

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Which team can maximize the 2024 NFL Draft’s No. 1 pick: Bears, Giants or Patriots? Sando’s Pick Six
1 year, 1 month ago

Which team can maximize the 2024 NFL Draft’s No. 1 pick: Bears, Giants or Patriots? Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Monday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Bears: Coach Matt Eberflus appears to be doing a solid job with Chicago’s defense since taking over play-calling duties, which normally might be enough for ownership to give him a third season. TD-INT Totals For Past 12 MVP QBs Season MVP QB Wk 1-10 …

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Steelers rookie Broderick Jones prepared to wait his turn, ‘just like Georgia’
1 year, 3 months ago

Steelers rookie Broderick Jones prepared to wait his turn, ‘just like Georgia’

New York Times  

During the College Football Playoff national championship game in January 2022, the Georgia Bulldogs’ offense slunk off the field after going three-and-out for the third time in its first four drives. Jones, who played almost exclusively with the Steelers’ second-team offense throughout training camp, will start his NFL career on the sideline after incumbent Dan Moore Jr. did enough to …

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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 welcoming NFL Draft trade offers, but not necessarily in Round 1
1 year, 7 months ago

Steelers welcoming NFL Draft trade offers, but not necessarily in Round 1

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — If any teams out there weren’t aware that the Steelers are shopping the 32nd pick in the NFL Draft, they sure are now. Coach Tomlin on having the 32nd pick ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/1amKRkUgte — Pittsburgh Steelers April 24, 2023 The Steelers acquired the Bears’ second-round pick for receiver Chase Claypool during the trade deadline last November. GO DEEPER Steelers …

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Steelers ILB Mark Robinson’s patience could pay off with starting spot in 2023
2 years ago

Steelers ILB Mark Robinson’s patience could pay off with starting spot in 2023

New York Times  

Note: This is the first installment in a series highlighting players who could have an expanded role in 2023. “He’s going to be a good one,” said veteran linebacker Myles Jack, whose absence due to injury opened the door for Robinson to dress and play. He’s ready to go.” Some compare Robinson to former Steelers linebacker Vince Williams, a 2013 …

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Kenny Pickett’s 1st start is final step of an unlikely rise
2 years, 2 months ago

Kenny Pickett’s 1st start is final step of an unlikely rise

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — There was something about Kenny Pickett. Yes, that was Pickett jawing with New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams during his NFL debut last Sunday after throwing an 18-yard strike to Pat Freiermuth despite the 300-pound Williams launching himself directly — and cleanly — into Pickett’s chest. I kept that aspect from both sides of the ball from …

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Kenny Pickett will be Steelers’ starting QB vs. Bills
2 years, 2 months ago

Kenny Pickett will be Steelers’ starting QB vs. Bills

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin never had a definitive timeline on when to hand the keys to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense to Kenny Pickett. Asked as recently as a week ago how he would know it’s time, Tomlin shrugged and said simply “you just kind of know when you’re there.” The Steelers, off to a 1-3 start heading into the most …

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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 …

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Tomlin, Steelers in no mood to panic as offense sputters
2 years, 2 months ago

Tomlin, Steelers in no mood to panic as offense sputters

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — There are plenty of people concerned with the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, including a significant chunk of the players whose job it is to make it go. Three times in that span they managed to reach the playoffs and in one of the years they didn’t, they somehow put together a 7-1 midseason stretch following a 1-4 start with …

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