Chris Adamski stories, Page 66
From Dairyland to the Steel City, Steelers gravitate toward Wisconsin defendersVideo
What’s next, fans donning cheeseheads during “Renegade?” A side of curds with your Primanti Bros. sandwich? The pipeline from Wisconsin to Pittsburgh — at least, to the Steelers — has become so ubiquitous, anything’s possible. “Sometimes,” coach Mike Tomlin said, “a place like Wisconsin is a stylistic match.” Steelers management...
Steelers’ actions made it clear upgrading O-line was priority
It began during free agency’s “legal tampering period,” when the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with interior offensive lineman Nate Herbig. It continued four days later when word leaked that guard Isaac Seumalo was added, as well. A week after that? You guessed it — another veteran offensive lineman, Le’Raven...
Hard-throwing Bethel Park alum debuts with Oakland A’s
When he accepted an internship with AHN as a college sophomore, Mason Miller had to be thinking he was taking the first significant step to defining a career that would help shape a lifelong occupation. Miller, a Bethel Park alumnus, was right — but not remotely in the way anyone...
Steelers add kicker, 1 of nation’s sack leaders, ‘Monte the Mullet,’ 4 other undrafted free agents
The morning after completing a draft that has gotten rave reviews, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced the addition of seven undrafted free agents. Of note are four-year collegiate starters at quarterback and center, a player who finished tied for third in FBS in sacks last season, some competition for veteran kicker...
QB Tanner Morgan among undrafted free agents reportedly signed by Steelers
A record-setting quarterback and a fullback named “Monte the Mullet” highlight the group of rookie free agents reportedly signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers after the draft ended. Five-year University of Minnesota starting quarterback Tanner Morgan will become the third quarterback on the Steelers’ roster headed into organized team activities. According...
Steelers sign veteran slot CB Chandon Sullivan during the draft, per agentVideo
Not satisfied with merely adding two cornerbacks in the draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a rare signing of a veteran during it. Slot/nickel back Chandon Sullivan will join the Steelers, according to a post to the Twitter account of the agency that represents him, Katz Brothers Sports. Katz Brothers did...
Steelers NFL Draft bio in brief: Spencer Anderson
Spencer Anderson Seventh-round pick, No. 251 overall Offensive lineman, Maryland 6-foot-4, 305 pounds Stats: Made 32 starts and appeared in 38 games over four college seasons, starting each of Maryland’s 31 games the past three seasons. Hometown: Bowie, Md. Maryland running back Roman Hemby gives the Terps a 7-0 lead...
Steelers take another cornerback in 7th round, 6-foot-3 Cory Trice
This might be looked back on as a draft in which the Pittsburgh Steelers went big at cornerback. Really big. Less than 24 hours after drafting 6-foot-2 ½, 193-pound cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in Round 2, the Steelers spent the first of their two seventh-round picks on an even bigger...
Steelers NFL Draft bio in brief: Nick Herbig
Nick Herbig Fourth-round pick, No. 132 overall Outside linebacker, Wisconsin 6-foot-2, 240 pounds Stats: Led the Big Ten and tied for sixth nationally with 11 sacks last season. Added 15 ½ tackles for loss among 47 total tackles (33 solo) and finished three-year college career with 137 tackles (97 solo,...
Steelers take big, athletic tight end Darnell Washington with 3rd-round pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers began their draft taking an offensive tackle. They ended Day 2 with a player who looks – and plays – like one. “He’s a huge human being,” offensive coordinator Matt Canada said of third-round pick Darnell Washington of Georgia. Taken 93rd overall, Washington is a tight end...
Steelers NFL Draft bio in brief: Keeanu Benton
Keeanu Benton Second-round pick, No. 49 overall Defensive tackle, Wisconsin 6-foot-4, 309 pounds I can’t say enough good things about Keeanu Benton. So much twitch in his 310+ pound frame. pic.twitter.com/Mv7GDHhpz9— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) April 20, 2023 Numbers: Had 35 tackles (20 solo, 10 for loss), with 4 ½ sacks...
Joey Porter Jr. strives to form his own legacy with Steelers after being taken in Round 2
It was true to form in the Porter house Friday evening. As the family gathered at their Pittsburgh-area dwelling to watch the NFL draft, patriarch Joey Porter Sr. offered the most demonstrative, animated reaction when it became known the Pittsburgh Steelers were selecting Joey Porter Jr. “He was excited,” the...
If the on-the-clock Steelers traded the draft’s next pick, what could they get for it?
The Pittsburgh Steelers are on the clock — and as coach Mike Tomlin would say, “open for business.” Speaking earlier this week, Tomlin was up front about his excitement regarding the No. 32 overall pick because as the top pick in the second round, there would be about a 20-hour...
Steelers NFL Draft bio in brief: Broderick Jones
Broderick Jones First-round pick, No. 14 overall Offensive tackle, Georgia 6-foot-5, 311 pounds Numbers: According to Pro Football Focus, Jones did not allow a sack in any of 448 pass protection snaps he played in 2022. …. With two QB hits and seven hurries allowed, Jones’ 99.0% pass-blocking efficiency rate...
Chris Adamski’s Steelers mock draft: Don’t overthink this, stick with Joey Porter Jr.
Since early last fall when it became apparent that Joey Porter Jr. was trending toward being a first-round pick, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been a trendy prediction as his ultimate draft destination. The reasoning is obvious — Porter’s father was one of the organization’s most recognizable and popular players during...
New Steelers WR Robinson eager to contribute, share knowledge with younger players
Pittsburgh has no shortage of stunning vistas. Too bad for Allen Robinson II that for his first three years’ worth of regular visits to the city, the perspective of Pittsburgh he was given wasn’t exactly that of a Mt. Washington overlook. “We would take the Megabus, and one of the...
Steelers re-sign veteran special-teams standout, WR Miles Boykin
On the day the Pittsburgh Steelers introduced their newest addition to their wide receivers corps, the organization announced it was bringing back another veteran to the position room. This one, though, might not contribute as much as a wide receiver as he will on special teams. Miles Boykin signed a...
Highly regarded OT Darnell Wright, TE Darnell Washington among pre-draft visits to Steelers
A pair of prospects expected to be considered in the range of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first two picks were hosted by the team Tuesday, nine days before the draft starts. Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright and Georgia tight end Darnell Washington joined Houston quarterback Clayton Tune as official visits. Aside...
On Sports: After sweep, Pirates needle Red Sox over ‘hodgepodge of nothingness’ comment; NHL playoff race narrows
Those who steward the Pittsburgh Pirates’ social media accounts deserve a hodgepodge of a raise. In their race for a playoff spot, the Penguins don’t have to worry about two competitors anymore. And a local hockey star shines on college hockey’s biggest stage. All in what is a very Good...
First round-caliber CB Christian Gonzalez among 4 hosted by Steelers in pre-draft visits
Prospects at positions of need continue to parade through UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, with highly regarded cornerback Christian Gonzalez headlining four prospects hosted by the Pittsburgh Steelers for official pre-draft visits Thursday. TCU guard Steve Avila, South Carolina cornerback Darius Rush and Georgia Tech defensive lineman Keion White also were...
On Sports: ‘Blackout’ momentum grows for Pirates’ home opener; Fleury could play spoiler vs. Penguins
Hey, if Andrew McCutchen and A.J. Burnett are back at PNC Park, why not just go all the way in making it feel like 2013 all over again? A movement is afoot for a “blackout” for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home opener Friday. The most prominent baseball game played in the...
Plum grad McGough works way back to MLB after finding his footing in Japan
What’s longer: 6,585 miles, or 2,749 days? For Plum’s Scott McGough, it took (repeatedly) traveling the former to take a meandering route in figuratively navigating the latter. A four-year trip to Japan ultimately led McGough back to the major leagues, a level he hadn’t pitched at since Sept. 20, 2015....
On Sports: Pirates payroll is NL’s smallest; Penguins push for .500 as Kraken surpass it with familiar faces
Now that the MLB season has opened we know where the Pittsburgh Pirates rank in regards to payroll. (Spoiler: not high). The Penguins resort to striving to achieve true mediocrity, while the neophyte Seattle Kraken blow past them — with the help of some old friends. But at least people...
On Sports: Recalling when UConn’s championship coach picked Huskies over Pitt; Penguins start critical 5-game stretch
Dan Hurley proved himself a national championship-caliber coach. Could it have happened in … Pittsburgh? Speaking of Monday’s men’s national title game, it was a tough act to follow in regards to viewership after the women’s game Sunday. Unlike college basketball, the NHL isn’t a single-elimination sport. But the Penguins...
National sack leader Tuli Tuipulotu among 3 players projected as 2nd-day picks to visit Steelers
After failing to lead the NFL in sacks for the first time in six years in 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers made it official that they are taking a close look at college football’s reigning sack champion. USC edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu was among a trio of players projected as consensus...
