Chris Adamski stories, Page 114
Steelers defense regains form as offense awakens vs. Colts
A sputtering offense shouldered most of the blame for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ collapse in December, and deservedly so. But a once-dominant defense was not without culpability during a fall from 11-0 to three consecutive defeats. Eight plays into the second half of Sunday’s game against Indianapolis, the Colts already had...
Locked in as No. 2 or 3 seed, Steelers could elect to rest starters in finale
In the immediate aftermath of the euphoria associated with one of the biggest comebacks in franchise history Sunday, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was noncommittal about his plans for the team’s regular-season finale seven days later. “We’ll ponder those possibilities (Monday),” Tomlin said after a 28-24 win against the Indianapolis...
This JuJu Smith-Schuster TikTok dance without controversy for victorious SteelersVideo
This was one TikTok dance everyone could get behind. Despite his assertion earlier this week to the contrary, JuJu Smith-Schuster still danced on a logo Sunday. And like he had in recent weeks, Smith-Schuster posted a video of it to his verified TikTok account. But unlike recent weeks, this video...
James Conner, Benny Snell split carries with Anthony McFarland out for Steelers
Though neither was particularly effective – the Steelers netted 20 rushing yards – Benny Snell and James Conner effectively shared the load as the featured running back. Snell had six carries and Conner five. One player who wasn’t part of the running game was Anthony McFarland. The rookie fourth-round pick...
Steelers Four Downs: Deep passing game faltering
1. No depth The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger was successful in completing just one of his 14 pass attempts of 10 or more yards downfield during Monday’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. That continued a recent trend of struggles for the veteran when throwing downfield. According to game charts compiled...
Steelers prepare for Colts’ vaunted offensive line
Over the past three seasons, the only team to sack an Indianapolis Colts quarterback five times in a game is the Pittsburgh Steelers. No team has taken down a Colts passer more than three times in the 22 games since the Steelers sacked Jacoby Brissett and Brian Hoyer a combined...
Eric Ebron returns to Steelers practice; Stephon Tuitt remains out
Tight end Eric Ebron returned to Pittsburgh Steelers practice Thursday, but defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt remained out and kicker Chris Boswell was added to the injury report. Ebron was listed as a full participant on the report for Thursday, an encouraging sign after he missed Wednesday’s practice and didn’t play...
Steelers’ Maurkice Poucey: Hopefully we can get a couple wins and everyone can shut up
Maurkice Pouncey tested positive for coronavirus last month but was asymptomatic. “I didn’t have one symptom,” the Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl center said. But what is making Pouncey sick now isn’t so much the Steelers’ three-game losing streak but the negative reaction and gloom and doom others are assigning to...
Steelers’ JuJu Smith-Schuster says he’ll stop his pregame TikTok dances
An order from Gov. Tom Wolf mandated the shutdown of Pennsylvania indoor dance clubs. A chat with Mike Tomlin apparently put an end to JuJu Smith-Schuster’s outdoor dance moves. Citing regret that Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates are being forced to answer on his behalf for it, Smith-Schuster said...
Steelers activate LB Vince Williams off covid list
Veteran Vince Williams was activated off the reserve/covid-19 list and re-joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, relieving the team’s problem with a dearth of healthy bodies at the inside linebacker position. On Dec. 10, Williams was placed on the NFL’s list designated for coronavirus protocol. Although the league and team are prohibited...
Steelers swap WPIAL alumni Kevin Rader, Christian Kuntz on, off practice squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers swapped a pair of WPIAL alumni on and off their practice squad Wednesday. Former Pine-Richland tight end Kevin Rader was added to it, and former Chartiers Valley standout Christian Kuntz was released off of it. Rader was released from the active roster Monday to make room for...
Mike Tomlin stays course as once-promising Steelers season on brink of collapse
Winning ugly is better than losing ugly, and no one knows that better right now than the Pittsburgh Steelers. While they were keeping a perfect season alive last month with some not-so-aesthetic victories, Mike Tomlin referenced the good that can be gleaned from the efforts without the pain of a...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin optimistic on returns of Vince Williams, James Conner, Kevin Dotson
Seven players remain on injured reserve, and two others left Monday night’s game because of injury and are no sure bets to return next week. But the Pittsburgh Steelers could be on the verge of welcoming back three potential starters who sat out Monday’s game because of injury or illness....
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin ‘plans to talk to’ JuJu Smith-Schuster about pregame logo dances
The clock might be ticking on pregame TikTok dances by JuJu Smith-Schuster. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he plans to speak with Smith-Schuster about the social-media videos Smith-Schuster is having filmed from the midfield logo of recent games. The dance moves have caught the ire of some opposing...
Mike Tomlin says there will be ‘no sweeping changes’ as Steelers aim to break out of skidVideo
Having a pair of 10-win opponents to close out the regular season would seem to be less than ideal for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ chances of righting their ship before the playoffs begin. Coach Mike Tomlin, though, called it “a good thing.” “We don’t need to run away from the kitchen,”...
Eric Ebron, Derek Watt leave Steelers loss because of injury
The injuries continue to pile up almost as quickly as the losses have for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Monday, it was special-teamer Derek Watt and tight end Eric Ebron who were forced out of Monday’s game during the first half because of injuries, although fill-in starting linebacker Marcus Allen was able...
‘High frustration’ for Ben Roethlisberger, looking for answers amid Steelers’ skid
Not long after a shocking 27-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night, Ben Roethlisberger was asked where his level of frustration is. “High,” the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback said. “High frustration.” Such is life after what was one of the worst games in the career of the 17-year veteran,...
Steelers Hall of Famer Kevin Greene dies at 58
Kevin Greene, one of the more recognizable and popular players of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ renaissance in the 1990s, died at age 58. The Pro Football Hall of Fame was among those announcing the death of the Hall of Fame outside linebacker who spent three of his 15 NFL seasons as...
James Conner will not play, Steelers make roster moves in advance of game vs. Bengals
A rushing attack that has averaged a paltry 54 yards over the past seven games is going to be without its top running back for Monday night’s game. James Conner will not play for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Cincinnati Bengals, the team announced about 4 ½ hours before the...
‘Muppets’ to be part of Steelers-Bengals ‘Monday Night Football’ broadcast
Big Ben, JuJu… Kermit and Miss Piggy? All of them will be part of “Monday Night Football.” The Muppets will be part of Monday’s ESPN broadcast of the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will take part in the opening of the...
‘Tunch Ilkin Day’ declared in Pittsburgh in honor of Steelers broadcaster, former player
Monday was a Pittsburgh Steelers game day. It also was a day declared in honor of an individual who has been associated with the franchise for four decades. Pittsburgh City Council president Theresa Kail-Smith presented an official city proclamation that deemed Monday as “Tunch Ilkin Day” in Pittsburgh. View this...
Report: Ben Roethlisberger intends on playing for Steelers in 2021
Heading into Monday night’s game, Ben Roethlisberger sat seventh in career NFL passing yards, eighth in touchdowns and fifth in QB wins. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback reportedly will look to add to his totals next season. According to an ESPN report, Roethlisberger intends on returning to the Steelers in 2021....
They’re far from the ultimate prize, but AFC North titles not without significance to Steelers
It’s far from lifting the Lombardi Trophy, but that doesn’t mean a less-significant symbolic championship gesture isn’t without its own gratification. “We want to be able to put on a hat and shirts,” Pittsburgh Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster said, “to say we won the AFC North.” Whether that was to...
Steelers Four Downs: Despite production, Eric Ebron leads NFL tight ends in penalties, drops
1. Fright-end The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Eric Ebron leads NFL tight ends in categories you don’t want to sit atop of. According to Pro Football Focus, no tight end has more drops (seven) or penalties (six) — albeit for each, Ebron is tied. On the plus side, Ebron is tied for...
Alejandro Villanueva accepts reality of expiring contract with Steelers
It’s quite possible that these are the final handful of games in the remarkable Pittsburgh Steelers tenure of left tackle Alejandro Villanueva. Like most things relating to the former Army Ranger and college wide receiver, Villanueva approaches that reality from a unique perspective and mindset. “This is the 16th or...
