Steelers coach Mike Tomlin previews season opener at Cincinnati
Steelers fans have been looking forward to this week since January.
The NFL’s regular season returns this week, and the Pittsburgh Steelers will open against the Bengals at 1 p.m. Sunday at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin held his first regular season press conference previewing the matchup with the AFC North rivals.
Tomlin discussed the strengths of the opponent, the injury situation and the initial depth chart, including a new starting quarterback.
Here’s a look at what Tomlin had to say:
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Joe Rutter is a TribLive reporter who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since the 2016 season. A graduate of Greensburg Salem High School and Point Park, he is in his fifth decade covering sports for the Trib. He can be reached at jrutter@triblive.com.
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