Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Mike Tomlin Pleased With Donte Jackson, DeShon Elliott: ‘Just The Stuff You Get From’ Veterans

DeShon ElliottJustin Fields was the new addition to the Pittsburgh Steelers who had the most eyes on him in Week 1, but secondary players DeShon Elliott and Donte Jackson provided a huge impact as well. Both players had an interception, helping to catapult the Steelers to an 18-10 victory in Atlanta. During his press conference on […]

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Orlovsky: Steelers Can’t Run ‘Quick Game’ If Justin Fields Remains Starter

Justin FieldsJustin Fields played fine against the Atlanta Falcons in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener. He completed 17 of 23 pass attempts for 156 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. It wasn’t anything special, but it got the job done in an 18-10 Steelers win. Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky has been a Justin Fields proponent […]

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Monday, September 9, 2024

‘Don’t F****** Run It Up The Middle:’ Chris Simms Frustrated With Steelers’ Fourth-Down Play Call

Chris Simms Ben RoethlisbergerThe Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t look perfect in their 18-10 win against the Atlanta Falcons, but they did enough to secure victory. For the most part, their offensive game plan seemed fine, even if it didn’t produce touchdowns. However, perhaps their most critical mistake of the day was going for it on fourth down in the […]

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Sunday, September 8, 2024

Garafolo: Fearing Steelers Crowd, Falcons Worked On Silent Count During Practice

Falcons silent countSteelers Nation is already showing its impact on the 2024 regular season. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Atlanta Falcons practiced their silent count throughout the week in anticipation of needing it during Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I see a lot of these around the stadium today,” Garafolo said, holding up and […]

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Watch: DeShon Elliott Picks Off Kirk Cousins For Steelers’ First Takeaway Of Season

DeShon ElliottOne of the most underrated and underappreciated additions by the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason is already making an impact. Veteran safety DeShon Elliott, who signed a two-year deal in free agency, created a big splash for the Steelers on the second drive of the game, recording a diving interception of Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins, giving […]

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Saturday, September 7, 2024

Perspective Of An Average Steelers Fan: NFL Position Group Study

Steelers DLThe Steelers kept eight defensive linemen on their initial 53-man roster. That stirred a lot of conversation within Steelers Nation since they normally have kept six on the roster in the past. As I was drafting my annual Former Steelers Around the NFL article, I noticed that there was no standard number of players assigned […]

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Former Steelers K Jeff Reed Has ‘Strong Respect’ For Ravens, Still Would Be Happy If ‘They Lose Every Game’

Jeff ReedOne reason the second half of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ schedule this year looks so tough is that all their divisional games are crammed in there. Those AFC North games are always brutal, especially against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens and Steelers have one of the greatest rivalries in football, and their relationship is a complicated […]

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Friday, September 6, 2024

Report: Contract Talks ‘Progressing’ With TE Pat Freiermuth

Pat Freiermuth Thomas Graham Jr. Steelers 2024 Training CampThe Pittsburgh Steelers might need every second available before Sunday’s kickoff to reach a long-term deal with TE Pat Freiermuth. But the front office is making an effort to get a contract done before taking on the Atlanta Falcons. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Brooke Pryor, talks are “progressing” in a deal with Freiermuth to […]

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Thursday, September 5, 2024

Elandon Roberts Looking Forward To Showing ‘The World What This Team Is About’ In Week 1

Elandon Roberts Cole Holcomb celebrate Pittsburgh SteelersThere has been quite a bit of talk — both positive and negative — about the Pittsburgh Steelers throughout the offseason. In just a few short days, all that talk will go away. It’ll be about action. That’s what veteran linebacker Elandon Roberts is looking forward to most ahead of the season-opener against the Atlanta […]

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Fittipaldo: Pat Freiermuth Extension Is ‘Most Important Contract’ That Should Get Done ‘Any Time Now’

Pat Freiermuth Steelers training campWith the Cameron Heyward contract extension now filed by the Pittsburgh Steelers and the franchise icon, keeping the team captain and face of the franchise in the Steel City for three more years, leaving him as a one-helmet guy for his career, the attention shifts elsewhere for the Steelers and another potential long-term extension. That […]

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‘This Was Mike’s Decision’: Beat Writer Details Why DBs Coach Grady Brown Won’t Return

Not renewing secondary coach Grady Brown’s contract was a rather shocking move by the Pittsburgh Steelers, especially after Brown was very c...