Steelers/NFL category, Page 463
Tim Benz: Steelers explain plan to deploy WRs without Antonio Brown
The comment from Ben Roethlisberger resonated. Clearly, JuJu Smith-Schuster was banged up during the season finale. That’s part of the reason why the Steelers’ passing offense was so lackluster en route to an ugly 16-13 victory over a last-place Bengals team. An even bigger reason, though, was the absence of...
Steelers 2-a-days: Isaiah Buggs adds youth to D-line; pivotal camp for Artie Burns
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2019 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at least) two per day, between...
U mad, bro?: Readers pop off about Penguins trades, Pirates’ Ray Searage, NFL replay
In this week’s “U mad, bro?” readers pop off about Pirates pitching, defend Jim Rutherford, and attack instant replay. Greg wasn’t a fan of my thoughts on Jim Rutherford’s mixed messages about any more potential trades. A GM isnt being honest with the media and fans..this is a stunning event....in...
Ex-Steeler Max Starks calls Ben Roethlisberger a ‘physical leader’Video
Another former Pittsburgh Steelers player is offering his take on Ben Roethlisberger. Max Starks, who played nine seasons with the team from 2004-2012 as an offensive tackle, described Roethlisberger as a “physical leader” in a segment on NFL Network’s Total Access on Monday. Starks noted that he hasn’t been in...
Steelers 2-a-days: What is Mark Barron’s role? Is undrafted Garrett Brumfield a sleeper?
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2019 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at least) two per day, between...
Tim Benz: For Steelers, what will ‘The Hybrid’ Sutton Smith be?
Sixth-round draft pick Sutton Smith is as engaging and energetic an interview as the Steelers have drafted in years. Can we give “The Chief Award” to a rookie? What if he doesn’t make the team out of camp? Does that matter? During minicamp, the Northern Illinois product — and St....
Steelers 2-a-days: Can Chris Boswell regain Pro Bowl form? Marcelis Branch make RMU proud?
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2019 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in alphabetical order, (at least) two per day, between...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ Devin Bush insists he’s big enough for NFL
We can all be critical. And we often are. But it’s not like Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert is blind. Nor are head coach Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Keith Butler. Certainly, Dick LeBeau wasn’t either. They saw this coming. The Steelers realized where offense was going in the NFL,...
Steelers 2-a-days: Punter Jordan Berry to be pushed by Ian Berryman
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2019 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in alphabetical order, (at least) two per day, between...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden talk Olli Maatta trade, Steelers running backs, Pirates quandary
In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and I discuss whether Jim Rutherford did the right thing by trading Olli Maatta to Chicago. We also investigate the quality of the return in Dominik Kahun. Maatta took a lot of grief in Pittsburgh. We debate whether it was warranted. Another...
Steady veteran Tyson Alualu perfect fit for Steelers’ 4th defensive lineman
From the beginning of their professional marriage 2½ years ago, Tyson Alualu and the Pittsburgh Steelers seemed like a perfect fit. So when it came time to extend the partnership this past winter, it was the proverbial a no-brainer from Alualu’s end. Apparently, it was for the Steelers, too. “I...
Steelers 2-a-days: Aliquippa’s Dravon Askew-Henry, big Zach Banner look to seize opportunities
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2019 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in alphabetical order, (at least) two per day, between...
Kevin Gorman: After being benched, Artie Burns shows accountability to Steelers
Artie Burns was answering questions about living up to the expectations of a first-round draft pick who was benched last season when a smile came across his face and his eyes lit up. Burns interrupted an interview to reach out and high-five his 4-year-old son, A.J., who arrived at his...
Steelers 2-a-days: Will Marcus Allen break out? Tyson Alualu an ideal top DL backup
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2019 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in alphabetical order, (at least) two per day, between...
Steelers 2-a-days: Pivotal year for both Ola Adeniyi, Brian Allen
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2019 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in alphabetical order, (at least) two per day, between...
Spawn from baseball Hall of Famer, Trey Griffey prepared for 2nd Steelers camp
About a week-and-a-half prior to Father’s Day, Trey Griffey was asked if his dad had given him any fatherly advice about competing during his second season as part of the Pittsburgh Steelers organization. “He just told me, ‘Go in there and do what you do,’ ” Griffey, a wide receiver,...
Tim Benz: The NFL is screwing up its own replay fix
Leave it to the NFL to block itself from doing the right thing when it comes to pass-interference replay. The league was about to do something that showed eminent good sense. Now, it’s going to screw it up. Bear with me through this winding road of missteps and stupidity as...
Kevin Gorman: Devin Bush wants to put Steelers ILB job on ‘lock, like his ponytail
Devin Bush has football in his blood and on his brain, as the rookie inside linebacker has impressed the Pittsburgh Steelers with his athleticism and his ability to absorb the playbook. But Bush believes it’s also in his hair. James Conner made waves with his modern-day mullet for the season...
Back to coaching Steelers OLBs, Keith Butler doesn’t plan many changes
Over the offseason, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler re-acquired some old duties as part of his job description. Butler was the Steelers’ linebackers coach for 12 seasons before being promoted to coordinator in early 2015. Management filled his old position then by splitting it into two jobs: Joey Porter...
Jack Lambert jersey from 1982 fetches $50K at auction
Thirty-five years after he retired from the NFL, Jack Lambert remains one of the most popular Pittsburgh Steelers legends, particularly on the memorabilia circuit. A game-used jersey worn by the Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker during the 1982 season fetched $50,131 at a recent auction of Steelers memorabilia held...
Holdout hasn’t ‘crossed my mind,’ Mike Hilton says as he awaits new deal
Mike Hilton exited minicamp without a contract and without assurances he will get a favorable deal from the Pittsburgh Steelers prior to training camp. Because he has not signed his $645,000 exclusive-rights tender, the 25-year-old slot cornerback remains the Steelers’ only player without a contract. The Steelers don’t report to...
Steelers wrap minicamp; Mike Tomlin turns attention on training camp
It’s no secret that coach Mike Tomlin enjoys the three weeks the Pittsburgh Steelers spend each summer at training camp. If Tomlin had his way, the Steelers would skip the nearly six-week break until they report to Latrobe on July 25 and get the process started immediately. Tomlin joked as...
Jerald Hawkins at ‘75%’ for Steelers minicamp, took reps at tackle, guard
Compared to last year, this summer’s slate of Pittsburgh Steelers workouts was more enjoyable and productive for offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins. During organized team activities last year, Hawkins suffered a torn left quadriceps that ended his third season. Back on the practice fields at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex the past...
No Steelers make Pro Football Focus list of Top 50 players
When a team is coming off a 9-6-1 non-playoff season, individual accolades are not expected. Still, the Pittsburgh Steelers not placing a single player on the Pro Football Focus Top 50 list is a bit surprising considering the team employs the NFL’s 2018 passing yardage leader in Ben Roethlisberger, perennial...
Ryan Switzer delivers Bruster’s ice cream to Steelers’ minicampVideo
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ryan Switzer hooked up his teammates with ice cream Wednesday after minicamp at the team’s facility on the South Side. Switzer brought in a Bruster’s Ice Cream truck and helped serve the treat to teammates. He gave some love to the local company, which is headquartered...
