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Tim Benz: For Steelers fans, Browns hype replacing Patriots obsessionVideo
For almost two decades, Pittsburgh Steelers fans have had an unhealthy, but necessary, obsession with the New England Patriots. How could it be avoided? If you support an AFC contender, New England has always been the team standing in the way. As we’ve discussed here, however, the unfortunate truth for...
Kevin Gorman: Mark Barron picked perfect number, position to play for SteelersVideo
When Mark Barron signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was issued a number of notoriety. No. 26 was last worn by Le’Veon Bell, the All-Pro running back who sat out last season, and worn best by Hall of Famer Rod Woodson. “I do know Rod, and I do know about...
First Call: Rod Woodson is critical of Roethlisberger and Tomlin; Bill Madlock back in MLB?
In “First Call” Tuesday, Rod Woodson is critical of one of his former teams. But is it the right one? Some in the national media are ramping up the criticism of Antonio Brown. And Bill Madlock jokes about getting back into baseball. Maybe the Pirates should re-sign him and bat...
Steelers guard David DeCastro addresses offensive line stability
Tuesday’s podcast features Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro. We spoke as training camp at Saint Vincent College concluded. It’s my theory that the Steelers offensive line needs to have an even better year than it has the past four since there are so many new skill-position players in...
Kevin Gorman: Sutton Smith ready to finally show Steelers what he can do
Sutton Smith went from being one of the most intriguing storylines of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp to an afterthought when he was sidelined for a long stretch. Never was that more evident than last week, when Mike Tomlin was asked if the sixth-round pick from Northern Illinois was falling behind...
Steelers get back to routine as they prep for 3rd preseason game
Training camp at Saint Vincent gave way Monday to the Pittsburgh Steelers returning to their practice facility at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side. The transition coincides with preparation for the third preseason game, otherwise known as the “dress rehearsal” for the regular-season opener. It’s the game in...
After right knee surgery, Steelers’ Ola Adeniyi ‘just trying to get back right’
Ola Adeniyi was back in his familiar corner locker at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on Monday. Just like the rest of his teammates, he’d made the move back from Saint Vincent to the facility where he will train and study almost daily over the next 4 to 5 months....
First Call: Antonio Brown’s agent replies to Raiders GM; a Steelers TE option?
For Monday’s “First Call,” Drew Rosenhaus plows forward on behalf of Antonio Brown. Le’Veon Bell is still on the sidelines. A tight end option for the Steelers could come from Tampa. And the Pirates’ ineptitude with runners on base is amazing. Not done yet Sports agent Drew Rosenhaus volleyed back...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss Steelers’ momentum, Pirates’ moves
Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins us from Las Vegas this week for “Madden Monday.” Since he is there, one of the topics we examine is if that city is truly ready for the Antonio Brown experience after the Raiders bolt from Oakland. Then again, if any place is...
Tim Benz: Steelers may lean on the offensive line more than ever
During Pittsburgh Steelers preseason, we have spent a lot of time looking at questions about how the defense can try to create more turnovers. How the inside linebackers will be deployed. Whether the running game can become more proficient. How the passing game will morph with Antonio Brown gone. What...
Diontae Spencer hopes big plays for Steelers in preseason opens NFL eyes
Diontae Spencer didn’t play in the first half of Saturday’s preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs, so he told himself to make the most of every touch. Spencer knew he would be handling the returns for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half, so he told himself to be...
Undrafted rookie Tuzar Skipper making most of opportunities with Steelers
Through two games, only three Pittsburgh Steelers defensive players have been on the field for more snaps than Tuzar Skipper. An undrafted rookie who made the team as a tryout at the rookie minicamp in May, Skipper is making the most of his opportunities. Skipper has a sack in each...
Kevin Gorman: Playing true or false with Steelers’ Mike Tomlin’s news conference
The NFL preseason should come with a warning label: Objects on your television aren’t as close as they appear. When it comes to watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, you can’t trust everything you see. You certainly can’t trust preseason statistics to tell the story of training camp. And, no matter what...
Kevin Gorman: Young Steelers receivers shut out noise, deliver for Darryl DrakeVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers warmed up at Heinz Field wearing black hoodies with “SHUT OUT THE NOISE” in gold, adopting the words of Darryl Drake as their motto. Drake’s death last Sunday became a dark cloud that hovered over the final week of Steelers training camp at Saint Vincent,...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ Mason Rudolph gets little support in 1st home start
Thanks for the support, fellas. In Mason Rudolph’s first start for the Steelers at Heinz Field — a 17-7 preseason victory Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs — Xavier Grimble dropped what could’ve been a first down. Donte Moncrief fumbled after a completion on the first play of a drive....
Steelers’ Steve (not ‘Steven’) Nelson debuts vs. ex-team
Pittsburgh Steelers rosters distributed by the team in the Heinz Field press box Saturday referred to the starting cornerback the team signed in March as Steve Nelson. When the team signed him — and through Saturday on its official website — the former Kansas City Chiefs defensive back was and...
Mike Tomlin clarifies Steelers injuries, why Devin Bush didn’t play
For the most part, as Mike Tomlin likes to say, they were “minor bumps and bruises.” But Tomlin did at least begin to provide some clarity on some of the injuries affecting the Pittsburgh Steelers both before and during Saturday’s preseason game. Most notably, Tomlin gave the reason why Devin...
Steelers pull out preseason win over ChiefsVideo
The day began with coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Kevin Colbert attending Darryl Drake’s funeral in Tennessee. It ended with the Pittsburgh Steelers, observing a moment of silence and wearing decals on their helmets Saturday night to honor their late wide receivers coach, carving out a 17-7 victory against...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Nothing normal about Steelers’ second preseason game
The Pittsburgh Steelers started the week dealing with the death of Darryl Drake, and Mike Tomlin warned football wouldn’t necessarily provide a return to normalcy. The Steelers rescheduled their routine this week to grieve the passing of their wide receivers coach. Their initial return to the practice field was interrupted...
Steelers notes: Donte Moncrief, Diontae Johnson, Steven Nelson make team in-uniform debuts
A trio of new players who figure to fill significant roles this season made their Pittsburgh Steelers in-uniform debuts Saturday night. Receivers Donte Moncrief and Diontae Johnson and cornerback Steven Nelson played in the preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Heinz Field. Nelson and Moncrief were two of...
Steelers honor late WR coach Darryl Drake with helmet decal, team prayer, moment of silence
On the day of his funeral in Tennessee, the Pittsburgh Steelers honored wide receivers coach Darryl Drake in a variety of ways during their first game since his death. Saturday night at Heinz Field against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Steelers debuted a decal that will be affixed to the...
Coaches, friends share wisdom, values taught by Darryl Drake
Darryl Drake was more than a football coach. He was a husband, father and grandfather. He was a proud singer and occasional prankster. He was spiritual and loyal — to his family, friends and vocation. Drake was 62 when he died last Sunday morning, passing away in his sleep a...
Benny Snell leads pack of 5 Steelers to watch in 2nd preseason game
Mike Tomlin sounded like he was narrating the introduction to “Days of Our Lives” on Thursday when he talked about how the “sand is running through the hourglass” for players to make the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. “Guys are losing the opportunities to state the case for themselves,” Tomlin said, “so...
Pittsburgh zoning board sacks Steelers’ seat-painting plan at Heinz Field
The Pittsburgh zoning board has denied an appeal by the Steelers for permission to paint Heinz Field seats in the form of a sign, ruling that it constitutes a “roof sign” prohibited by city zoning regulations. PSSI Stadium LLC, a team affiliate, sought permission to paint seats on the north...
Steelers OLB Ola Adeniyi reveals surgery for unspecified injury
Outside linebacker Ola Adeniyi, one of the early stars for the Pittsburgh Steelers in training camp, had surgery Friday morning for an unspecified injury, according to his social media accounts. Adeniyi posted a post-surgery photo from his hospital bed on his Instagram account but later deleted the post. Adeniyi also...
