Thursday, June 20, 2024

Patrick Queen, Russell Wilson Highlighted As Players Who ‘May Not Live Up To Expectations’

Patrick QueenAnticipation and excitement surrounding a number of new faces for the Pittsburgh Steelers are sky-high entering training camp, particularly for quarterback Russell Wilson and linebacker Patrick Queen. Both were signed early in free agency, helping the Steelers plug two major holes, setting Pittsburgh up for a potentially big season in 2024. But while the anticipation […]

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Whaley On Steelers-Brandon Aiyuk Trade: ‘If You Want Him, You Better Get Him Now’

Brandon Aiyuk Pittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers could really use an established wide receiver opposite George Pickens. Right now, it’s a competition between players like Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin III, Quez Watkins, and rookie Roman Wilson for the starting spot. To say it’s less than ideal is putting it mildly. That’s why everyone is keeping an eye out for […]

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Dan Rooney: Steelers Are ‘Working With NFL’ To Secure Future Game In Ireland

Steelers Ireland Dan RooneyThe expansion of the NFL’s Global Market’s Program will see every team play internationally over the next few seasons. The league has divvied up countries around the globe for each team to market to. Naturally, one of the markets that the Steelers—owned by the Rooney family—have rights to is the Republic of Ireland. Their efforts […]

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Antonio Brown: Bruce Arians Held Me Back, Ben Roethlisberger ‘Only Reason I Even Started’ For Steelers

Antonio BrownAntonio Brown was one of the most electric football players in NFL history throughout his nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a sixth-round draft pick in 2010, he had an uphill battle to see playing time and eventually earn the full-time starting job. By his second season, he had over 1,000 yards receiving and […]

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T.J. Watt ‘Doesn’t Get The Respect He Deserves’ As Dominant Pass Rusher, Darius Butler Believes

T.J. WattComing off a dominant 2023 season that saw him record 19.0 sacks to lead the NFL for the third time in his career yet fall short of winning the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award, Pittsburgh Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt is still being slightly overlooked.  At least, that is in the eye […]

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Monday, June 17, 2024

Connor Heyward On OTAs And Minicamp: ‘It’s Good When You’re Looking Forward To Going To Work’

Connor Heyward Pittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers entered OTAs and mandatory minicamp with some key differences on both sides of the ball. The offense has a completely new quarterback group, an injection of youth on the offensive line, and a very different-looking wide receiver room. The quarterbacks, specifically Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, have been the focal point of […]

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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Heyward Reiterates Goal To ‘Be A Steeler For The Rest Of My Career’

Cam HeywardDespite Cam Heyward acknowledging the possibility of playing elsewhere to finish his football career, he remains adamant that he wants to remain a Pittsburgh Steeler. Sending that message again Sunday, Heyward tweeted a Father’s Day message that included a desire to never leave the city. “The goal is to be a Steeler for the rest […]

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‘Pittsburgh Has Certainly Gotten The Better’ Of The Ravens In Fierce Rivalry, Says Former NFL Offensive Lineman

Steelers-RavensIn the NFL, nothing can make a regular season game more intense than a clash between two rivals. Lately, the league has been working to make the game safer, so many rivalries may feel less hot than they once were, but not the battle between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens. Any game between […]

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Saturday, June 15, 2024

Trai Essex: ‘There Isn’t A Better Coach’ For Steelers Than Mike Tomlin

Mike TomlinThere were a lot of mixed reactions when the Pittsburgh Steelers announced a three-year extension for head coach Mike Tomlin, with his lack of recent playoff success leaving many wary that the term was right for a coach who hasn’t won a playoff game since 2016. ESPN’s Brooke Pryor said the length of the extension […]

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Former Bengal Archie Griffin Remembers Jack Lambert Lighting Him Up

Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Jack Lambert is one of the most intimidating players in the history of professional football. Nicknamed “Dracula in Cleats,” Lambert played a nasty style where he would hit hard and get in your face. There are plenty of stories of Lambert’s nasty demeanor and hard hits, but one told by […]

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Kinkhabwala: Aaron Rodgers ‘Not Looking To Be Big Brother,’ Won’t Be A Fit With Steelers

The offseason is in full swing, with rumors swirling about who the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback will be in 2025. While it seems likely t...