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Mark Madden on Ben Roethlisberger: ‘I thought he was MVP. Now I wonder if his career is over.’
Let’s be honest. There’s not much to feel good about when it comes to Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense these days. Even for those who have been in Roethlisberger’s camp throughout his whole Pittsburgh career. Mark Madden is one of those folks in the Pittsburgh media. On 105.9 The...
Tim Benz: The ‘new normal’ stinks, especially as a way to describe the Steelers’ rotten offense
Like everyone else, Steelers fans are enduring everyday existence with the “new normal:” face coverings, closed businesses, social distancing and Zoom holiday functions. Now the “new normal” is a way to describe their favorite NFL team. And it’s annoying in those terms, too. Because, for as much as I struggle...
Matt Feiler placed on injured reserve, leaving Steelers situation at left guard in flux
A day after leaving a game during the first quarter because of a pectoral injury, Pittsburgh Steelers starting left guard Matt Feiler was placed on injured reserve. Per the rules of IR in place for the 2020 season, Feiler cannot return to action until the playoffs at the earliest. A...
Mark Madden: Shortcomings piling up for Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers offense
They don’t award a trophy for starting the season 11-0. That’s too bad, because the Steelers have zero chance at the Lombardi Trophy. It would be nice to win something. For those who didn’t know better, the Steelers had big buzz at 11-0. But those who did know better (ahem)...
5 things we learned: Are Steelers running on empty heading into final stretch of season?
Five things we learned from Bills 26, Steelers 15: 1. Out of gas? The Steelers are starting to resemble that used car that runs like a champ when it is driven off the lot, holds up for a while under basic wear and tear but by the end of the...
Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger: ‘If I don’t play good enough football, then I need to hang it up’
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Ben Roethlisberger referred to one of his two costly interceptions Sunday as “a bad play on my part. … 110% on me.” Roethlisberger answered the next question he took during a postgame video conference call with media by saying, “I’m just not very good.” And the...
First Call: JuJu irked Bills pregame; Bill Cowher on Jets rumors; Chris Archer back to Tampa?
Monday’s “First Call” gives us Bill Cowher’s take on those New York Jets coaching rumors. We look at the struggles of the Bengals as the Steelers get set for their matchup in Cincinnati next week. The Steelers need a better effort out of the New Orleans Saints versus the Chiefs...
Tim Benz: ‘Airing of Grievances’ starts with putrid Steelers offense, eroding defense in loss to Bills
For the third straight December in Pittsburgh, it doesn’t appear that Festivus is going to be very festive thanks to the Steelers. They lost three times in five weeks in December 2018. Last year, the team dropped three in a row between Dec. 15-29. Now Mike Tomlin’s team (11-2) lost...
Steelers’ Diontae Johnson benched for most of 1st half after 2 more dropped passes
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Mike Tomlin made good on his threat to replace players who kept dropping passes. Even if he stuck to it for only about 25 minutes of game time. After failing to corral passes thrown to him on third downs that ended the first two Pittsburgh Steelers...
Marcus Allen makes 1st start; Ulysees Gilbert, Avery Williamson play plenty at ILB for Steelers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — With their top three inside linebackers from the start of the season unavailable, the Pittsburgh Steelers made do with what they could Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. Marcus Allen made his first career NFL start during the 26-15 loss — and it was at a position...
Steelers down to 4th-string left guard after injuries to Matt Feiler, Kevin Dotson
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Pittsburgh Steelers lost not one but two left guards to pectoral injuries during Sunday night’s loss to the Buffalo Bills. Starter Matt Feiler left during the first quarter, and rookie backup Kevin Dotson did not play after suffering his injury during the third quarter. Coach...
Steelers lose AFC top seed, 2nd game in row with defeat vs. Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The only bit of good news to come out of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ trip to western New York on Sunday was they clinched a playoff berth for the first time in three years before they took the field against the Buffalo Bills. What transpired during the...
Anthony McFarland benched by Steelers for Bills game
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Anthony McFarland led the Pittsburgh Steelers in rushing attempts during last week’s game. This week, he was benched. McFarland was deemed inactive for Sunday night’s Steelers game at the Buffalo Bills. The return of starting running back James Conner took an available gameday roster spot, and...
Steelers clinch 1st playoff berth since 2017
The Pittsburgh Steelers are playoff-bound. For the first time since 2017, the Steelers clinched a berth in the NFL postseason. Before it even took the field Sunday night, the team learned it would be part of the playoff field. With Miami’s loss to Kansas City, the Steelers clinched a spot...
With up to 10 starters set for free agency, is 2020 a ‘last ride’ for Steelers as we know them?
There, technically, was a period of a few months earlier this year during which T.J. Watt was in the final year of his contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In a no-brainer decision, the Steelers exercised their fifth-year option on Watt in April, extending him through 2021. And Watt’s status as...
Even after Steelers’ loss to Washington, history gives Super Bowl hopes
Eleven years ago, two teams chasing the rarest of NFL achievements, the undefeated season, took divergent approaches. Their regular-season results were similar. But only one got the ultimate prize. Now that the chances of a Pittsburgh Steelers’ quest for an immortal 19-0 championship 2020 season have been eliminated, are there...
Steelers activate Ulysees Gilbert III, place Robert Spillane on injured reserve
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added reinforcements at inside linebacker for their game Sunday night at the Buffalo Bills. With only two healthy players available at the position, the Steelers activated Ulysees Gilbert from injured reserve and promoted Tegray Scales from the practice squad Saturday. Avery Williamson, acquired in a trade...
Four Downs: Bevy of drops, in part, result of Steelers’ style of passing gameVideo
1. Dropped calls Depending on the criteria, the Pittsburgh Steelers lead the NFL in dropped passes or are near the top of the list. And while coach Mike Tomlin is right in holding the receivers accountable, the fact is the Steelers’ scheme is in some ways contributing to the team’s...
Steelers will be without CB Joe Haden vs. Bills because of concussion
A starting cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers will miss a game for the second week in a row. Despite getting Steve Nelson back from a knee injury that kept him from playing Monday, the Steelers will be without Joe Haden on Sunday night when they play at the Buffalo Bills....
Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger on historic pace for pass attempts
As MLB increasingly protects the arms of its pitchers, this era has seen NFL quarterbacks throwing more than ever. And among them, none has been on a higher “pitch count” in recent years than Ben Roethlisberger. For the second consecutive full season Roethlisberger has played — he missed all but...
Maurkice Pouncey activated off Steelers’ covid list
The Pittsburgh Steelers activated veteran center Maurkice Pouncey from the NFL’s reserve/covid-19 list Friday, clearing the way for the eight-time Pro Bowler to play during Sunday night’s showdown of AFC division leaders at the Buffalo Bills. Pouncey was placed on the covid list Dec. 2, the day the Steelers played...
Injuries at ILB will put newcomer Avery Williamson in spotlight when Steelers face Bills
With inside linebackers falling like dominoes, Avery Williamson has gone from part-time backup to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most experienced starter at his position in a matter of days. “It’s crazy how the last week has spiraled,” Williamson said Friday. A knee injury to Robert Spillane in the third quarter Monday...
Mark Madden: Game at Buffalo will show what the Steelers are made of — one way, or the other
Sunday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo is the Credibility Bowl. The winner gets perceived to be in the AFC’s upper echelon with Kansas City. The loser is back in the pack. If the Steelers felt disrespected when many said they weren’t as good as their record, this...
First Call: Browns get loud after Steelers loss; playoff-clinching scenarios in Buffalo
The Cleveland Browns are getting awfully brave on Twitter after the Steelers’ loss Monday. Let’s see how their head coach responds. Aaron Donald is still in top form out in Los Angeles. Just ask the New England Patriots. We have gambling odds on the New York Jets going winless and...
Tim Benz: How big is the top AFC seed for the Steelers? Team history shows a mixed bag.
Washington’s victory Monday evening at Heinz Field hurt in ways beyond just ending the Steelers’ unbeaten season. The struggling offense was further exposed. The defense suffered two more injuries (Joe Haden, Robert Spillane). And the team fell into an 11-1 tie with the Kansas City Chiefs atop the AFC. Technically,...
