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Football Footnotes: A lot to digest in advance of Steelers-Ravens beyond the Mike Tomlin debate

Everyone is talking about Mike Tomlin’s future in Pittsburgh. It’s to the point that even the X’s and O’s of a crucial Steelers-Ravens game have been muted during the dialogue of this week’s Steelers coverage. So for this Friday’s “Football Footnotes,” we get into a bunch of other topics surrounding...
First Call: Ravens OC expects Lamar Jackson to play vs. Steelers; George Pickens called ‘uninterested’ in Cowboys’ ‘TNF’ loss

Friday’s “First Call” has Lamar Jackson’s latest health update in advance of his game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. George Pickens was labeled “uninterested” and “disengaged” in Dallas’ “Thursday Night Football” loss in Detroit. The Penguins face another tough opponent after a seesaw win in Tampa. Plus, we lay out the...
Tim Benz: There’s a new narrative surrounding Mike Tomlin and it needs to end now

We’ve reached the point where many former Pittsburgh Steelers players, national media members and Mike Tomlin true believers are finally ready to admit that it’s time for a change at the head coaching position in Pittsburgh. After 18 full seasons — 14 of which have ended without a playoff victory....
First Call: Darius Slay claimed off waivers; Browns open practice window for Deshaun Watson; Pens start rugged stretch

Thursday’s “First Call” has a new destination for former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Darius Slay. The prospect exists that the Steelers might get to face Deshaun Watson when they visit Cleveland after Christmas. The Penguins open up a brutal stretch of games against one of the NHL’s division leaders Thursday...
U mad, bro?: Angry Steelers fans blame everything from coach to weather to ‘Renegade’

I don’t even need to ask. I know you’re mad, bro. The Pittsburgh Steelers have now lost 11 of their last 17 games. It’s their record. It’s their effort. It’s their coaching. It’s their roster construction. It’s the franchise’s lack of urgency. It’s the feeling that things are only going...
First Call: Ben Roethlisberger suggests Mike Tomlin would win big at Penn State; PSU vs. Pitt bowl projection

In Wednesday’s “First Call,” Ben Roethlisberger thinks it’s time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to split from head coach Mike Tomlin — and he suggests that Tomlin should move on to coach Penn State. There is at least one projection that has Penn State playing Pitt in a bowl game. A...
Tim Benz: Mike Tomlin’s ‘belief’ will be tested by his own run defense in Baltimore

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ run defense stinks. Many times this year, that statement has been true. Like over the first three weeks of the season, when it yielded a combined 418 yards to the New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Or when Cincinnati’s Chase Brown raced to 108...
First Call: James Harrison says Mike Tomlin isn’t ‘a great coach’; Flyer says team was ‘flat’ vs. Penguins

Tuesday’s “First Call” has some grumbling reaction from Philadelphia after the Flyers’ loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. James Harrison pans Mike Tomlin. We get injury updates from Baltimore on a few players as the Ravens prepare to host the Steelers. And we preview snowy college basketball showdowns for Pitt and...
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: ‘Even discussing firing Mike Tomlin is completely ridiculous’

According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, despite noticeable crowd unrest at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers are not entertaining the idea of firing head coach Mike Tomlin. “Even discussing firing Mike Tomlin is completely ridiculous,” Rapoport said during “NFL Gameday Kickoff” on Monday. “I don’t see any...
Tim Benz: 66,068 people heard ‘Fire Tomlin’ chants at Steelers game. Well, 66,067 anyway

There were 66,068 people at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss to the Buffalo Bills. They all heard the “Fi-re Tom-lin” chants and the boos for “Renegade.” Actually, I should say only 66,067 people. Because we all know Steelers owner Art Rooney II didn’t hear them. He...
First Call: James Cook’s blunt assessment of Steelers’ CBs; Aaron Rodgers bothered by postgame question; Pens vs. Flyers

Buffalo’s star running back tells the world why his team was able to exploit the Pittsburgh Steelers on the ground. Aaron Rodgers doesn’t like a question from the media. Linebacker Patrick Queen snaps at a former Steeler via social media. And the Penguins renew acquaintances with the Flyers in Philadelphia....
Madden Monday: There’s no nice way to put it — the Steelers are ‘gutless’

I’ll admit it. This is an oversimplification of how to critique the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 26-7 dud of an effort against Buffalo on Sunday, but I’m most disappointed in how the players played on defense, and I’m most disappointed in how the players were coached on offense. Sure, there is some...
Airing of Grievances: 3rd quarter catastrophe, run defense debacle lead to humiliating Steelers loss

Watching the Steelers on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills made me wonder if they all ate some Thanksgiving leftovers that had gone bad in the refrigerator. Because the entire team threw up all over itself during a 26-7 loss to fall to 6-6. The offense was bad. The defense was...
Football Footnotes: The most surprising stat of Steelers-Bills reveals a lot about Mike Tomlin’s team

The most amazing stat heading into the Steelers-Bills game Sunday at Acrisure Stadium is 30:0. Thirty is the number of questions that were asked at head coach Mike Tomlin’s press conference Tuesday. Zero is the number of questions that had to do with the Steelers’ opponent, the Buffalo Bills. Those...
First Call: Potential Steelers WR target signs with Bills; Mike Tomlin discusses odd rule that hurt his team

Our final “First Call” before the Thanksgiving break has Mike Tomlin’s attempt to figure out the injury-timeout rule that pinched his team Sunday. A player some Steelers fans wanted to see in Pittsburgh could now be playing against the Steelers instead on Sunday. We look ahead to a busy weekend...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans rip media for being too easy on Mike Tomlin, fry the team for loss to BearsVideo

Thanksgiving is coming on Thursday. So you thought I’d leave you hanging for “U mad, bro?” this week, right? Pfft! C’mon! I wouldn’t do that to you. I’ve got you covered with a rare Wednesday edition. But I really don’t know what you have to be mad about. Thanksgiving feasts...

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