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Mark Madden: Devin Bush’s disappointing play, attitude have impact on entire Steelers defense
Inside linebacker Devin Bush is entering the final season of his contract. But Bush doesn’t seem worried about his Pittsburgh Steelers tenure potentially reaching its end. “I’m still going to be in the NFL, so we’ll see,” Bush said. Gee, Devin … you sure about that? Bush had a great...
First Call: Omar Khan downplays Mason Rudolph trade talk; ex-lineman has underwhelming review of Steelers guard
Wednesday’s “First Call” has some interesting observations about a new Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman. Another quarterback is out of a job. Omar Khan is downplaying Mason Rudolph trade rumors. And an ex-Pirate sparkles on the mound in Atlanta. Baldinger not bullish on Daniels Appearing on 93.7 The Fan on Tuesday,...
Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin on Minkah Fitzpatrick: ‘I’d like to see him get back to the turnover ways’
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin broached the topic on his own Tuesday. So it must be something top of mind for him and the rest of the Steelers coaching staff. How do they rediscover the natural playmaking ability of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick? How do they put him in positions...
Inside the ropes: George Pickens draws Minkah Fitzpatrick, holds own, in 1-on-1 competition
When defensive backs lined up to go one-on-one against the wide receivers Tuesday in practice, two-time All-Pro pick Minkah Fitzpatrick was tasked with defending rookie George Pickens. It was no accident. “The exposure was not for Minkah,” coach Mike Tomlin said afterward. “It was for George.” Pickens showed he was...
‘I mean, I’m still going to be in the NFL’ — Devin Bush unconcerned this might be last year with Steelers
Wearing a winter cap on what was admittedly a cooler-than-usual August afternoon, Devin Bush chewed gum between words as he answered questions after Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Steelers morning walkthrough. One reporter wanted to know if Bush felt this season — his fourth in the NFL — had a “last-chance” aspect to...
Daily camp report: Mike Tomlin targets extended reps for Kevin Dotson, Genard Avery
Several players returned from injuries Tuesday and resumed practicing with the Pittsburgh Steelers at Saint Vincent. Coach Mike Tomlin provided extended reps for two: left guard Kevin Dotson and outside linebacker Genard Avery. Dotson is competing with Kendrick Green for the lone vacancy on the offensive line. Avery was signed...
Bethel Park’s Jake Dixon among 4 players cut as Steelers reduce camp roster to 85 players
Bethel Park graduate Jake Dixon was one of four players the Pittsburgh Steelers waived Tuesday as they reduced their roster to the NFL-mandated 85 players. Also waived were defensive tackle Doug Costin, punter Cameron Nizialek and center Chris Owen. Safety Karl Joseph (foot) and wide receiver Anthony Miller (shoulder) were...
As assistant GM, Andy Weidl wants to build on Kevin Colbert’s scouting, drafting legacy with Steelers
Andy Weidl was an intern with the Pittsburgh Steelers before Kevin Colbert was hired to lead the football operations department. He returned to the organization after Colbert’s resignation as general manager in May. Although they never worked on the same staff, Weidl has an appreciation and admiration for what Colbert...
Attorney: ‘Completely false’ that Steelers WR Diontae Johnson purposely skipped football camp
The agent and attorney for Diontae Johnson fired back at the company that is suing the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver for failing to show up for an appearance hosting a youth football camp in May. In a tersely worded statement released to NFL Network on Tuesday morning, Johnson’s agent, Brad...
First Call: Rumored trade partner for Mason Rudolph emerges; ex-Steeler ILB signs with AFC team; Le’Veon Bell boxing update
Trade rumors are swirling around Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph. An ex-Steeler has a new home in the AFC. Gerrit Cole suffers a tough loss. And Le’Veon Bell’s boxing match is on again. All that in Tuesday’s “First Call.” Motor City Mason For some fans in Pittsburgh, the only satisfactory ending...
Mike Tomlin addresses 3 points of concern for Steelers after win over Seattle
In the wake of the Steelers’ preseason-opening victory against the Seattle Seahawks, most of Pittsburgh seems enthused by the outcome because of how well all three quarterbacks played. Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett combined for a 124.9 passer rating en route to the 32-25 win. They totaled 224...
Steelers inside the ropes: Mitch Trubisky, Kenny Pickett falter in live 2-minute drill
The first preseason game ended with a successful 2-minute drill for the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. The ensuing practice was not nearly as fruitful in a simulation of that situation. Neither Mitch Trubisky nor Kenny Pickett could guide the offense 68 yards down the field after getting the ball at the...
Devin Bush? Robert Spillane? Steelers might just say neither and deploy another DB instead
It’s been a camp-long competition that neither combatant seems to be winning. So, have Pittsburgh Steelers coaches decided to explore a Plan C in lieu of deploying Devin Bush or Robert Spillane at inside linebacker? Monday’s practice suggests they might be. The Steelers opened their seven shots 2-point conversion simulation...
Mike Tomlin wants to curtail ‘too many hits on the quarterback’ that he saw in Steelers opener
As encouraged as he was by the quarterback play he witnessed Saturday night, Mike Tomlin’s review of the film from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 32-25 victory against Seattle left him dissatisfied with the group tasked with protecting his trio of passers. While Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett threw touchdown...
Daily camp report: Steelers get offensive playmakers back on practice field
In their first practice since the preseason opener, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense Monday began to resemble the group that will take the field Sept. 11 in Cincinnati. Running back Najee Harris and wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool returned to practice after sitting out the 32-25 victory against Seattle...
Steelers sign OLB James Vaughters, waive/injured Tuzar Skipper
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran James Vaughters on Monday, adding depth to their outside linebacker corps. Vaughters, 29, has appeared in 27 NFL regular-season games since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played 10 games for the Atlanta Falcons last season, making eight tackles with...
Mark Madden: Ease up with the overreaction to Kenny Pickett’s Steelers preseason debut
The horse manure got deep after Kenny Pickett’s preseason debut Saturday. “We will forever remember Pickett’s first exhibition game.” Something like that. We won’t. I can’t remember Ben Roethlisberger’s first exhibition game, and he will make the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Heck, I can’t remember most of his playoff...
Madden Monday: As far as Mason Rudolph goes, ‘best thing for the Steelers this year’ is keeping all 3 QBs
In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of 105.9 The X and TribLIVE agrees with the main sentiment in Pittsburgh that emerged after the Steelers preseason opener Saturday night. For the most part, all three quarterbacks — Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett — played well. In fact,...
Kordell Stewart still relishes ‘Slash’ role
When former Pittsburgh Steeler Kordell Stewart thinks back to training camp at Saint Vincent, one word comes to mind. “Hot,” Stewart exclaimed during a phone call Wednesday. “Slash” joined me for Thursday’s Bella Construction “Letters from Camp” podcast to discuss a broadcast venture of his own. Stewart is launching a...
Stock up, stock down among Steelers after preseason opener
The sound most recalled from the most recent Pittsburgh Steelers game played at home before Saturday was a chant in adulation for the beloved quarterback. Saturday, again, fans serenaded an adored passer with a chant. In January, it was “Thank you, Ben,” for the soon-to-be-retired Ben Roethlisberger during his final...
Tim Benz: All 3 Steelers QBs deserve praise. And Mason Rudolph deserves a break
It’s not like the boos were raining down from Acrisure Stadium when Mason Rudolph was introduced as the second quarterback during the Steelers preseason opener Saturday night. It was more of a grumbling murmur. A disgruntled undercurrent. Whatever you wanted to call it, it got louder when Rudolph took his...
Steelers win preseason opener on Kenny Pickett’s TD pass with 3 seconds left
If the preseason opener is any indication, the Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t going to be the notoriously slow starters that took the field last year in Ben Roethlisberger’s final season. With veterans Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph competing to be Roethlisberger’s successor, the offense got off to a good start Saturday...
Steelers notes: T.J. Watt regaining a piece of team captaincy?
By virtue of finishing among the top three in AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting each of the past three seasons, T.J. Watt can reasonably be considered the Pittsburgh Steelers’ best player. In 2022, indications are he will again be one of their captains. Watt and veteran defensive...
Bob Condotta: Looking back at Steelers-Jets preseason game played at Seattle’s Husky Stadium 50 years ago
The Seahawks flying to Pittsburgh this week to open the preseason calls to mind the time the Steelers once flew to Seattle in the preseason as part of the effort to get the NFL to come to Seattle at all. Well, it comes to mind for people of a certain...
Mark Madden: Trading for Roquan Smith would improve the Steelers defense, but consider the end game
Chicago linebacker Roquan Smith wants to be traded. The Steelers might be interested, at least in the mind’s eye of our fertile imaginations. Smith is good. Smith, 25, was the eighth pick overall in 2018. He has been second-team All-Pro in each of the last two seasons. Devin Bush isn’t...
