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Tim Benz: Airing of grievances is overflowing after Steelers’ 3rd loss
The longer the Pittsburgh Steelers’ losing streak continues, the easier it is to come up with our weekly “Airing of Grievances.” Boy, it really has become weekly, hasn’t it? We are long overdue for a “Feats of Strength” post. Maybe that will happen next Tuesday after a Monday night game...
John Steigerwald: Mason Rudolph not up to job for Steelers
It could have been worse. Actually, it should have been worse. The Steelers almost got out of San Francisco with a win because the 49ers were determined to give them one. How often does a team commit four turnovers in the first half and win? The 49ers finished with five...
Kevin Gorman: Mason Rudolph takes more blame than he deserves for Steelers’ lossVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Mason Rudolph took this loss on his shoulders, despite throwing two second-half touchdowns and giving the Pittsburgh Steelers a fourth-quarter lead. The Steelers’ 24-20 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium was as much about their struggles at the start as...
Fitzpatrick makes splash by creating 2 turnovers in 1st game with SteelersVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In his first game with the Pittsburgh Steelers, free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick had the same number of interceptions predecessor Sean Davis had in the entire 2018 season. Fitzpatrick also forced a fumble, which is the same number Davis had in 48 career games before landing on...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: San Francisco steals one from Steelers by turning late turnover into TDVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. The story of this game wasn’t so much about the transition from Ben Roethlisberger to Mason Rudolph for the Pittsburgh Steelers as it was the turnovers. Mostly, it was about what the San Francisco 49ers did with the two they forced. And what the Steelers failed to...
Despite forcing 5 turnovers, Steelers lose to 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Despite all of the yardage allowed, the time spent on the field, the two leads surrendered, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense produced a fifth turnover Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, giving the offense a chance to hold on for that elusive first win of the season....
Terrell Owens calls Antonio Brown saga ‘unfortunate’ but deserves ‘proper due process’Video
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Once the NFL’s foremost diva receiver, Terrell Owens called the Antonio Brown saga “unfortunate” but warned that the former Pittsburgh Steelers superstar deserves “proper due process” amid sexual assault allegations. Owens said he doesn’t “condone any and everything that happened” with Brown – who was released...
WR Donte Moncrief among inactives for Steelers’ game against 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Wide receiver Donte Moncrief, who was benched last week after his dropped pass resulted in an interception, will not be active Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers play the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Moncrief started the first two games, but he did not play after...
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph follows path from ‘Football City, USA’ to NFL starter
They call it Football City, USA. Football City doesn’t have an NFL stadium, but it has enough native sons who played in the league it seemingly could field a team. And, at long last, Football City has its starting quarterback. Rock Hill, S.C., native Brett Mason Rudolph makes his first...
Bud Dupree fined $21K for hit on Seahawks’ Russell Wilson
SAN FRANCISCO — Bud Dupree didn’t get flagged for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson last Sunday, but he will be a little lighter in the wallet because of the transgression. The NFL on Saturday levied a $21,056 fine against the Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker for his...
Tim Benz: Feel no shame; wallow in Antonio Brown’s self-imposed misfortune
This was too easy. I almost feel guilty about playing the “I told you so” card. Almost. Gonna leave this here for a while @TribSports @TribLIVE— Tim Benz (@TimBenzPGH) September 20, 2019 Yeah, predicting Antonio Brown’s self-created demise in New England wasn’t exactly a stroke of genius. Especially based...
Four Downs: Mason Rudolph’s history suggests he’ll feature deep ball in Steelers offense
1. Deep Mason-ry It’s a small sample size, sure, and a skewed one, considering most of the data is from preseason games. But Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph went into the draft with a reputation as a great deep-ball quarterback, and thus far he’s proven unafraid to throw it downfield....
Kevin Gorman: For Steelers to come back, it starts by winning without Big Ben
Before we write off the Pittsburgh Steelers just because Ben Roethlisberger is out for the remainder of the season, it’s worth a reminder that they are 0-2 with him as the starter. The Steelers get their first glimpse of a post-Roethlisberger era Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers (2-0) at...
Steelers make ‘some alterations’ in bid to address West Coast woesVideo
Were he alive today, Horace Greeley would tell the Pittsburgh Steelers not to heed his most famous quotation. When the noted 1800s author and statesman uttered his legendary phrase regarding the country’s migration — “Go West, young man” — he most certainly did not have the Steelers in mind. If...
Mark Madden: Complementary players must step up for Steelers offense to succeed
“When in doubt, write about the quarterback.” A wise, old sportswriter said that. The Steelers quarterback situation is obviously in major flux. Between that and the acquisition of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, other headaches are lost in the shuffle. Like James Conner’s pathetic 2.6-yard rushing average. JuJu Smith-Schuster not yet blossoming...
Twitter runs wild after Patriots release Antonio Brown
The Patriots released Antonio Brown on Friday less than two weeks after he signed following his release from the Oakland Raiders. Brown has been accused of rape in a lawsuit by a former trainer. He is also accused of exposing himself to a painter he had hired, according to the...
Joe Haden, James Conner in, Vince Williams out for Steelers vs. 49ers
At the end of a week in which the Pittsburgh Steelers lost their starting quarterback, the rest of the news regarding their injuries was more positive. Cornerback Joe Haden, running back James Conner and tight end Vance McDonald are starters who missed practice time this week but were given the...
Steelers’ Ola Adeniyi figures to get shot rushing passers
It took an injured-reserve stint, a separate knee surgery, the loss of a peer via waivers and a foot injury to one of the players ahead of him on the depth chart. But at last, it appears as if it’s Ola’s time. Ola Adeniyi likely enters Sunday’s game at the...
Steelers rookie WR Diontae Johnson: Coaches ‘told me I’m the starter’Video
There has been a change in the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers depth chart. Rookie third-round pick Diontae Johnson confirmed he is getting an increased role in the offense beginning with Sunday’s game at the San Francisco 49ers. “(Offensive coaches) just put me in there and told me I’m the starter...
Report: Antonio Brown sent ‘intimidating’ texts to accuser
A woman who alleges former Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown made an unwanted sexual advance toward her said she received what she described as intimidating text messages from a number associated with Brown, according to Sports Illustrated. Sports Illustrated published an article this week detailing a few allegations against Brown,...
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph discusses play-calling ahead of 49ers matchup
We take a quick tour around the Steelers locker room before they leave for San Francisco. Hear from Mason Rudolph as he gets ready to make his first start in place of Ben Roethlisberger Sunday afternoon. Some of his comments are interesting, particularly when I asked him about changing plays...
Tim Benz: 49ers tight end George Kittle could crush Steelers
George Kittle must be good. His numbers are off to a slow start in 2019. Yet everybody I’ve talked to says he’s playing better than ever. Over the last eight games of 2018, the San Francisco 49ers tight end averaged 99 yards per game. So far in 2019, he’s only...
Kevin Gorman: Randy Fichtner focused on saving Steelers’ seasonVideo
When Ben Roethlisberger left Sunday’s game against Seattle with an elbow injury, Randy Fichtner didn’t blink. The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator immediately turned to Mason Rudolph and asked the backup quarterback for his favorite plays so he knew what to call in the second half. Never mind that Rudolph never...
James Conner, Vance McDonald healing up for Steelers’ game against 49ers
With one day of practice remaining before their game against the San Francisco 49ers, it is becoming clearer which injured players will suit up for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Running back James Conner (knee) and tight end Vance McDonald (back) were full practice participants on Thursday. Conner did not...
Vance McDonald returns to full Steelers practice
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald said his injured back felt better and confirmed that he returned to full-practice status Thursday. Sunday, McDonald will return to San Francisco, 25 months after his trade from the 49ers. The seven-year veteran doesn’t sound as if he’s all that nostalgic about coming back...
