Tim Benz stories, Page 5

On Friday, free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers paid a visit to Pittsburgh. By Sunday night, ProFootballTalk.com was saying that Rodgers was a “safe bet” to become a Steeler. During this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of 105.9 The X, said that the Steelers would be making a shortsighted decision...

Monday’s “First Call” passes along a pair of reports involving Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson. We look at two defensive linemen that may be on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ radar in the NFL Draft. And Megan McConnell put on another show as Duquesne stayed alive in the WNIT. Is there such...

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton laid out the key to his team’s 2025 improvement on a 76-86 record a year ago. “I think you win in the margins, very much so,” Shelton told reporters in Bradenton, Fla. “We have to win those margins.” Exactly how wide are these “margins” we...

When coaches want to get more out of their players in between games they may implore them to practice like they play. For Robert Morris heading into their massive first-round NCAA Tournament challenge against No. 2 seed Alabama, head coach Andy Toole wants them to play like they’ve practiced. “We’ve...

What did I learn from “U mad, bro?” this week? Hmm. Well, let’s see. I learned that I am too hard on the Pittsburgh Steelers, but I’m not hard enough on the owner. I learned that Steelers fans are somewhere between irrational optimism and hopeless depression. And I learned that...

Thursday’s “First Call” has the latest spin on the Aaron Rodgers saga from a Pittsburgh perspective. There’s news about some potential college quarterbacks in the draft, as well. The Steelers are lobbying for some changes to free agency. And we have career updates regarding a pair of former Steelers. One...

It used to be that a result like Tuesday’s would be the type that would get a Penguins goalie skewered in Pittsburgh. Particularly Tristan Jarry. Even if he had little to do with the collapse. The Penguins blew a 2-0 lead in the third period to the New York Islanders...

We might have some movement on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback front, and it may be Aaron Rodgers-related. Bill Cowher has some thoughts on what the Steelers should do at quarterback. A little controversy is following a new Steeler out of Cleveland. And we have an update on Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit...

Tuesday’s “First Call” has the latest on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback quagmire. We’ve got fallout from Justin Fields, a potential future with Joe Flacco, plus a long timeline for an Aaron Rodgers decision. Alex Ovechkin takes another crack at climbing up the all-time goal scoring ladder. And, on the hoops...

On his most recent “Not Just Football” podcast, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cameron Heyward had a lot to say about the team’s elongated quarterback search. When he ran out of words, he actually said a lot more. “I think, just (insert exasperated sigh here) … I want to play football,”...

Robert Morris guard Kam Woods thought his Colonials would be one line higher when the NCAA bracket was unveiled Sunday. “I really thought we were going to be a 14-seed,” Woods said. “I really felt that some conferences who aren’t on our level got the 14-seed. But that goes to...

Monday’s “First Call” features a Baltimore Raven who is lashing out at new Pittsburgh Steeler Malik Harrison. The Steelers apparently have eyes for a pair of Ole Miss defensive linemen in the draft. Gambling odds are out for Robert Morris in the NCAA Tournament. The Duquesne women’s hoops team will...

Debate continues to swirl regarding what the Pittsburgh Steelers will do for a starting quarterback in 2025. However, in this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of 105.9 The X and TribLive believes the franchise should have one singular agenda. “The only decision the Steelers need to make correctly in...

The Pittsburgh Penguin who had the best night on Thursday wasn’t even on the ice. It was general manager Kyle Dubas. Well, unless he is quietly rooting for the team to finish with as bad of a record as possible so that it can boost the odds of getting the...

Friday’s “First Call” has an off-the-wall suggestion to fill the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback void. We play follow-the-money with Aaron Rodgers’ contract talks. I’ll give you the latest on the potential Round 2 version of Kenny Pickett-plus-Russell Wilson in Cleveland. And a former Steelers offensive lineman has a new team. Big...

Brandin Echols may have been one of the lesser acclaimed Steelers signees early in free agency. But upon his arrival in Pittsburgh Thursday, the ex-New York Jets cornerback shed a lot of light on one of the most discussed players in the maelstrom of Steelers free agency. Former New York...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are paying $150 million to DK Metcalf to catch passes over the next five seasons. During his introductory press conference on Thursday, Metcalf may have caught himself in the middle of a quote. When asked about why he felt comfortable enough to sign a long-term deal in...

In “First Call” for Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a running back. A third team may be in the mix for Aaron Rodgers. Some former Steelers are part of moves in the AFC North. We will also look at what lies ahead for Robert Morris in the NCAA Basketball...

Robert Morris basketball coach Andy Toole was preparing to coach his team in Tuesday night’s Horizon League Championship game. He couldn’t ignore the irony of the date: March 11. “I was getting ready to get on the bus. I saw on Twitter that five years ago today was when Rudy...

It appears that Aaron Rodgers already has his sycophants within Steelers Nation. Some Steelers fans think I was too hard on Justin Fields this week. Others feel I’m too hard on the team in general. And then there are folks who are just waiting for the other shoe to drop...

Shortly after Russell Wilson came to Pittsburgh last year, Ian Furness of KJR Radio in Seattle joined the “Breakfast With Benz” podcast and had a less than glowing review of what Steelers fans could expect from their new quarterback. While Wilson went above and beyond in Pittsburgh to compensate for...

Tuesday’s “First Call” has an update on the remaining quarterbacks the Pittsburgh Steelers may be able to sign. Another big-name wide receiver could become available. The Patriots are acquiring an ex-Steelers QB. And a former Steelers linebacker is heading to Las Vegas. Quarterback carousel According to various reports from SNY-TVs...

I like the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to trade for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf. It may be costing them a lot of money (a four-year, $132 million extension on top of $18 million this year), but it only cost them a second-round draft pick. That’s a second-round draft pick...

Monday’s “First Call” has news of a Pittsburgh Steelers contract offer to a free-agent quarterback. The team’s former long-time quarterback loves the club’s new trade acquisition. We have behind-the-scenes footage of Marc-Andre Fleury’s meet-and-greet with his former teammates in Minnesota. Alex Ovechkin scored again, as did some former Penguins that...