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Steelers’ T.J. Watt looking for extensive playing time against Titans
T.J. Watt played almost the entire first half of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ second preseason game, and he’s looking forward to suiting up against the Tennessee Titans in the dress rehearsal for the regular season. After missing the entire 2018 preseason schedule with a hamstring injury, Watt isn’t about to pass...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin mum on QB rotation against Titans
Ben Roethlisberger is going to start Sunday night against the Tennessee Titans. Beyond that, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin won’t reveal which backup quarterback will enter the game immediately after Roethlisberger wraps up his preseason debut. Could be Mason Rudolph. Could be Josh Dobbs. Heck, it could even be Devlin...
‘Dream come true’ playing for Steelers for Chartiers Valley, Duquesne alum Christian Kuntz
Christian Kuntz took a few moments to look around during on-field stretches at Heinz Field on Saturday. “I did a couple extra turns to look around and see everything,” Kuntz said of the pregame for the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Kansas City Chiefs. “It was pretty cool being on...
Steelers sign OLB Jayrone Elliott, waive injured defensive lineman Lavon Hooks
Jayrone Elliott was picking his son up from a suburban Dallas day care Wednesday afternoon when his phone rang. “It was one of the (Pittsburgh Steelers) scouts,” Elliott said Thursday, “and it’s funny because they asked me if I wanted to play football still. And I said, ‘Hell yeah.’” About...
How much time? Steelers debate Ben Roethlisberger’s preseason playing time
If recent history is any indication, Ben Roethlisberger will put on his helmet Sunday night and play two series – three tops – when the Pittsburgh Steelers play at Tennessee in their third preseason game. Then, the veteran quarterback will slip on a baseball cap and wait until the season...
Ray Sherman added to Steelers staff as interim wide receivers coach
The Pittsburgh Steelers formally added Ray Sherman to the coaching staff for the 2019 season, naming him interim wide receivers coach Thursday. Sherman will replace Darryl Drake, who died Aug. 11. Sherman, 67, had been working with the Steelers since the start of training camp as a consultant. Coaching assistant...
Tim Benz previews Titans-Steelers with ex-Pittsburgh sportscaster Jon Burton
There’s only one thing I hate more than NFL preseason games. Traveling to NFL preseason games. Unless they are in Nashville. Late on a Sunday night. With a full weekend in one of the best party cities in America beforehand. That I can handle. So I’m bummed I couldn’t cover...
Tim Benz: ‘Duck Dynasty’ is a great story, but Steelers’ 3rd QB isn’t great concern
My email inbox. Phone calls on TV and radio. Conversations with friends and family. The contractors at my house. Apparently, the two most important, crucial, pressing questions within Steeler Nation are: 1. How can the Steelers keep fourth-string quarterback Devlin “Duck Dynasty” Hodges? 2. Will he get to four Super...
Kevin Gorman: JuJu Smith-Schuster wants to show Steelers he’s ready to go deepVideo
A breakout season saw JuJu Smith-Schuster rank among the NFL leaders in receptions and yards. A tumultuous offseason saw him ascend to a role as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ top target. What Smith-Schuster wants to evolve into this season is a different player, one who adds dangerous deep threat to his...
Ryan Shazier happy to show teammate Devin Bush the ropes in the NFLVideo
In his first NFL action, Steelers linebacker Devin Bush collected 10 tackles in the first half of the team’s opening exhibition game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Nothing to this game, right rook? But when teammate Ryan Shazier offers advice, the 10th overall pick in the draft must be all...
NBC to use ‘High Sky’ play-by-play camera for Steelers-Titans game Sunday
The Steelers’ preseason game Sunday night in Tennessee will offer a different viewpoint for television viewers. Instead of using the traditional sideline camera angle, NBC will implement the “High Sky” camera as the primary play-by-play angle. The camera will be positioned at the line of scrimmage and 50 feet above...
Kevin Gorman: Pressure brings out best in Steelers kicker Chris Boswell
Mike Tomlin promised to “create a little pressure” for Chris Boswell this preseason, pushing the fifth-year kicker to return to Pro Bowl form for the Pittsburgh Steelers. That became the burning question throughout training camp: What constituted a pressure kick? The countdown kicks at Saint Vincent or the field-goal showdown...
Steelers receivers grateful to have Ray Sherman on board until vacancy is filled
When James Washington reported to his second training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, it didn’t take long to discover Darryl Drake wasn’t the only veteran coach providing wisdom in his position room. Ray Sherman, who served as the team’s offensive coordinator in 1998, was back at Saint Vincent from the...
Steelers’ JuJu Smith-Schuster wears wristbands to honor late coach Darryl Drake
First, Donte Moncrief bought hooded sweatshirts for the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers with one of Darryl Drake’s favorite sayings printed on the front. Now, JuJu Smith-Schuster has found a way to remember the team’s late receivers coach. As he met with the media Wednesday morning, Smith-Schuster sported a pair of...
U mad, bro? Readers rip Neal Huntington, Rod Woodson, Antonio Brown and Quentin Tarantino
It’s time for this week’s edition of “U mad, bro?” Many of you certainly are. You are mad at Antonio Brown, Rod Woodson, Neal Huntington and everyone else in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Even Quentin Tarantino is catching heat this week. Robert is beside himself, suffering through the poor play...
Tim Benz: For Steelers fans, Browns hype replacing Patriots obsessionVideo
For almost two decades, Pittsburgh Steelers fans have had an unhealthy, but necessary, obsession with the New England Patriots. How could it be avoided? If you support an AFC contender, New England has always been the team standing in the way. As we’ve discussed here, however, the unfortunate truth for...
Kevin Gorman: Mark Barron picked perfect number, position to play for SteelersVideo
When Mark Barron signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was issued a number of notoriety. No. 26 was last worn by Le’Veon Bell, the All-Pro running back who sat out last season, and worn best by Hall of Famer Rod Woodson. “I do know Rod, and I do know about...
First Call: Rod Woodson is critical of Roethlisberger and Tomlin; Bill Madlock back in MLB?
In “First Call” Tuesday, Rod Woodson is critical of one of his former teams. But is it the right one? Some in the national media are ramping up the criticism of Antonio Brown. And Bill Madlock jokes about getting back into baseball. Maybe the Pirates should re-sign him and bat...
Steelers guard David DeCastro addresses offensive line stability
Tuesday’s podcast features Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro. We spoke as training camp at Saint Vincent College concluded. It’s my theory that the Steelers offensive line needs to have an even better year than it has the past four since there are so many new skill-position players in...
Kevin Gorman: Sutton Smith ready to finally show Steelers what he can do
Sutton Smith went from being one of the most intriguing storylines of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp to an afterthought when he was sidelined for a long stretch. Never was that more evident than last week, when Mike Tomlin was asked if the sixth-round pick from Northern Illinois was falling behind...
Steelers get back to routine as they prep for 3rd preseason game
Training camp at Saint Vincent gave way Monday to the Pittsburgh Steelers returning to their practice facility at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side. The transition coincides with preparation for the third preseason game, otherwise known as the “dress rehearsal” for the regular-season opener. It’s the game in...
After right knee surgery, Steelers’ Ola Adeniyi ‘just trying to get back right’
Ola Adeniyi was back in his familiar corner locker at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on Monday. Just like the rest of his teammates, he’d made the move back from Saint Vincent to the facility where he will train and study almost daily over the next 4 to 5 months....
First Call: Antonio Brown’s agent replies to Raiders GM; a Steelers TE option?
For Monday’s “First Call,” Drew Rosenhaus plows forward on behalf of Antonio Brown. Le’Veon Bell is still on the sidelines. A tight end option for the Steelers could come from Tampa. And the Pirates’ ineptitude with runners on base is amazing. Not done yet Sports agent Drew Rosenhaus volleyed back...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss Steelers’ momentum, Pirates’ moves
Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins us from Las Vegas this week for “Madden Monday.” Since he is there, one of the topics we examine is if that city is truly ready for the Antonio Brown experience after the Raiders bolt from Oakland. Then again, if any place is...
Tim Benz: Steelers may lean on the offensive line more than ever
During Pittsburgh Steelers preseason, we have spent a lot of time looking at questions about how the defense can try to create more turnovers. How the inside linebackers will be deployed. Whether the running game can become more proficient. How the passing game will morph with Antonio Brown gone. What...
