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Tim Benz: Antonio Brown’s interview was maddening. Now let’s talk about where he was right.
Antonio Brown’s first Pittsburgh radio interview since he left the Steelers was 22 minutes of rambling inconsistencies, inaccuracies and illogical denials. That being said, let’s try to do what you may think is impossible. Let’s talk about where Brown was right. Because, believe it or not, A.B. was actually on...
Antonio Brown apologizes to Steelers, while making excuses in rare Pittsburgh radio interview
In an interview that was as inconsistent and wandering as his behavior for the past 14 months, Antonio Brown made his first live radio appearance in Pittsburgh since his football career came off the rails. Brown appeared on “The Fan Morning Show” on 93.7 FM Thursday morning. In a 22-minute...
U mad, bro? Pittsburgh fans jump on Hall of Fame voting, Penguins’ trade talk, Pirates roster
If nothing else, our readers show their great emotional range in this week’s “U mad, bro?” They are angry over Hall of Fame snubs. They are angry over Hall of Fame snubbers. They are angry at the idea of the Pirates trading away veteran talent. They are angry at the...
Steelers’ Art Rooney II on Ben Roethlisberger’s progress: ‘So far, so good’
Art Rooney II is optimistic about a healthy Ben Roethlisberger returning to form in 2020, and he is hoping the Pittsburgh Steelers will complement their franchise quarterback with a strong running game next season. The Steelers president addressed Roethlisberger, the running game and other topics during a 20-minute conference call...
GM Kevin Colbert signs extension with Steelers through 2021 NFL Draft
When Kevin Colbert joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in February 2000, they were coming off 6-10 and 7-9 records, the first two losing seasons under coach Bill Cowher. Over the next 20 years, from Cowher to Mike Tomlin and through a title change for Colbert, the Steelers have had just one...
Mark Madden: Too early to anoint Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes the G.O.A.T.
Patrick Mahomes put 21 fourth-quarter points on the board to rally Kansas City from a 20-10 deficit and win the Super Bowl. He was a worthy MVP. He also threw two interceptions and fumbled twice. Mahomes’ performance was clutch. But besides the final 15 minutes, it was hardly vintage. That...
First Call: Le’Veon Bell on idea of reuniting with Antonio Brown; Penguins goalie trade talk
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” Le’Veon Bell talks about his future and Antonio Brown. Trade rumors for a Penguins goalie. And Super Bowl celebration hilarity. Whatever you say, Le’V Remember when New York Jets coach Adam Gase refused to directly answer a question about whether the team would be keeping Le’Veon...
Tim Benz: I’m not ripping Peter King for his Troy Polamalu snub
“Football Morning in America’s” Peter King admitted that he didn’t vote for Troy Polamalu for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, even though he felt Polamalu was worthy of being in the top five. His rationale? King felt Polamalu had the votes to get in anyway (which proved true), so...
WR Deon Cain: ‘I know how much I can help Steelers out’ in 2020
Though he did not join the Pittsburgh Steelers until mid-November and played only 72 offensive snaps for them, Deon Cain made an impact. Cain caught five of the six targets thrown his way and twice drew important pass interference penalties (one gained 26 yards, another was in the end zone)....
Steelers game against Jacksonville in 2020 season won’t be played in London
If the Pittsburgh Steelers play an international game in the 2020 season, it won’t be against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars confirmed Tuesday that they will play back-to-back home games in London next season, but said their games against the Steelers and Chicago Bears will be played at Jacksonville’s TIAA...
First Call: Why Peter King didn’t vote for Troy Polamalu; emotional goal for Western Pa. NHL starVideo
In Tuesday’s “First Call,” we somehow bring Antonio Brown, Mike Vick and Plaxico Burress together. A great Twitter burn by an NFL team. Someone outs themselves as a person who didn’t vote for Troy Polamalu to make the Hall of Fame. And two great stories about some NHL products from...
Tim Benz: My bad, Troy. I could’ve done this better.
My bad, Troy. You deserved better for this. I dropped the ball. I was so busy being concerned about Steelers guard Alan Faneca getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame — and mad when I found out that it didn’t happen — that I barely acknowledged your candidacy and...
Oddsmakers give decent chance of Steelers bouncing back, winning Super Bowl LV
Despite missing the playoffs for the past two years and finishing with an 8-8 record in 2019, the Pittsburgh Steelers are getting respect from oddsmakers regarding their chances of competing for a Super Bowl in the 2020 season. A pair of online betting sites have include the Steelers among the...
Mark Madden: Excluding Steelers guard Alan Faneca from Hall of Fame is outrageous
“Put your little hand in mine. There ain’t no hill or mountain we can’t climb.”… as long as we have refreshing sports notes! Too early for flapjacks? • Troy Polamalu was absolutely worthy of first-ballot induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is arguably the best safety ever,...
John Steigerwald: Chiefs fans deserved Super Bowl title
The right team won. With the possible exception of the Browns, no team’s fans deserved a Super Bowl win more than the Chiefs. The 49ers fans have had five Super Bowl wins to celebrate, and I’m pretty sure there are a lot more real fans in Kansas City than there...
First Call: Troy Polamalu jabs Patriots; Antonio Brown says he doesn’t have CTE; Trump’s Twitter mishap
In Monday’s “First Call,” Antonio Brown speaks. President Donald Trump tweets. And Troy Polamalu burns the New England Patriots over cheating allegations. Hall of Fame comeback Steelers safety Troy Polamalu was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday night. He also had a Hall of Fame comeback to...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden recap Super Bowl, Hall of Fame voting, Penguins’ wild weekend
“Madden Monday” this week is jam-packed with Super Bowl reaction, Hall of Fame fallout, the Penguins’ celebration after a win in Washington, and…. …Shakira? Mark Madden and I start by recapping the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers. I consider it a tribute to Kansas...
Planting seeds: Women look to grow ranks as NFL coaches
With the force of a linebacker sacking a quarterback, Katie Sowers will smash a gender barrier Sunday by becoming the first woman to coach in the Super Bowl. The 33-year-old is in her first year as an offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers, who square off against the...
Steelers’ T.J. Watt comes up short in NFL defensive player of year voting
T.J. Watt will have to be content with winning the Pittsburgh Steelers team MVP award for the 2020 season. A contender for AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors, Watt came up short Saturday when voters selected New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore. Gilmore became the first defensive back...
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu makes Hall of Fame, guard Alan Faneca comes up short again
The good news for the Pittsburgh Steelers is the organization will be well represented when the Pro Football Hall of Fame holds its induction ceremonies this summer. The bad news is they didn’t get every eligible candidate elected in the Class of 2020. Safety Troy Polamalu was elected to the...
Kevin Gorman: From Kobe Bryant to Super Bowl, sports world a roller coaster ride of tears, cheers
Chuck Franciscus was 5 years old when he became a Los Angeles Lakers fan for life, watching in awe as Magic Johnson went from throwing no-look, behind-the-back passes to playing center and scoring 42 points in winning Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals to clinch the world championship. Franciscus...
Chiefs, 49ers coaches, players, execs have connections to Pittsburgh, region
Looking for a local rooting interest in Super Bowl LIV with the Pittsburgh Steelers missing the playoffs for the second year in a row and last reaching the title game nine years ago? There is no shortage of connections to the organization, the region and area colleges when the Kansas...
Tim Benz: Cleaning up that list of 50 greatest Super Bowl momentsVideo
Longtime football writer Rick Gosselin compiled a list of his “Top 50 Greatest Super Bowl Moments” for the “Talk of Fame” network. He had the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl LI comeback against the Atlanta Falcons after trailing 28-3 as the top moment. It was followed by the David Tyree...
Support grows for Steelers’ Troy Polamalu to make Hall of Fame on 1st try
Was the gesture a sign of things to come? On Thursday, at an event held on the site of Super Bowl LIV, Pro Football Hall of Fame president and CEO David Baker presented commemorative Hall of Fame pins to the young sons of Steelers great Troy Polamalu. Dad’s turn could...
First Call: JuJu Smith-Schuster comments on Antonio Brown; Tom Brady’s mystery tweet
In Friday’s “First Call” JuJu Smith-Schuster speaks about Antonio Brown, Tom Brady sets the internet ablaze with a mysterious photo and there is potential for a local weekend sweep in college basketball. Taking the high road A frequent target of scorn for Antonio Brown in recent months has been former...
