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In Monday’s “First Call,” we add a little texture to the reports of “internal division” within the Pittsburgh Steelers regarding their quarterback situation. Jaromir Jagr’s sense of humor was on display during his jersey retirement speech. The Penguins’ next opponent let one get away in a high-profile game on Sunday....

For the Pittsburgh Penguins, their Jaromir Jagr jersey retirement ceremony on Sunday was an unmitigated, fun-filled success. Until roughly the second intermission of the game itself. By then, you could tell that the Penguins were just trying to nurse a 1-0 lead against the Los Angeles Kings. Their putrid power...

The Pittsburgh Steelers made it official Friday when they submitted their formal application to host the NFL Draft in the 2026 or 2027 season. Bids had to be submitted by Friday, and the Steelers made their announcement on social media with a brief video. Tagged in the post on X,...

Friday’s “First Call” has some coaching news involving former Pittsburgh Steelers. We discuss Patrick Peterson’s future with the team. And we look at the Penguins’ next opponent. Heading west Former Steelers wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson has a new job. It’s with the Seattle Seahawks. The Hawks are hiring Jackson...

As I was putting “U mad, bro?” together on Valentine’s Day, I sure could feel the love from my readers. Near as I can tell, you think I’m too hard on the Steelers and too judgmental about the Arthur Smith hire, I pick on Tom Brady too much and I...

A big-name free-agent quarterback may have an interest in playing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. J.J. Watt is blowing off some derogatory comments about his brother from Micah Parsons. Ryan Clark’s status at ESPN is uncertain. The Penguins are about to play a team that’s in even worse shape than they...

Wednesday’s “First Call” has a potential destination for ex-Steeler Mitch Trubisky. There is more talk of Mason Rudolph jumping ship. A former Steelers player is staying in Kansas City. A former Steelers coach is heading to the ACC. And add a current Penguin to the trade speculation engulfing Jake Guentzel....

The Mitch Trubisky signing will go down as one big swing and a miss for the Pittsburgh Steelers. An air ball. A shanked drive. A gutter ball. A foot fault. Whatever negative sports mixed metaphor that you prefer. Fortunately, the financial ramifications aren’t all that vast. While I’m sure Art...

The Pittsburgh Pirates should sign pitcher Trevor Bauer. The Steelers should sign punter Matt Araiza. Wrongs would be righted. Both teams would be helped. We rush to crucify when malicious deeds are said to have occurred. But we drag our feet when it comes to vindicating the falsely accused. Bauer...

In the wake of Patrick Mahomes winning his third Super Bowl trophy and third Super Bowl MVP with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, much of Pittsburgh’s sports talk radio scene Monday was reduced to three off-ramps from that main talking point. • Will Mahomes wind up better than...

Tuesday’s “First Call” sparks up new conversation about the prospect of the Pittsburgh Steelers acquiring Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. There is also some coaching news concerning the Steelers. An ex-Steeler is retiring. And the Metropolitan Division is kicking the Penguins while they are down. Just keepin’ an eye on...

A day after the NFL season concluded with the playing of the Super Bowl, the Pittsburgh Steelers made roster moves aimed at reducing their salary cap for the 2024 season. The Steelers released quarterback Mitch Trubisky, right tackle Chuks Okorafor and punter Pressley Harvin. Trubisky spent two seasons with the...

For Pittsburgh Steelers fans who were rooting against the San Francisco 49ers winning the Super Bowl, you got your wish. The Steelers are still one of just two teams, along with the New England Patriots, who can boast six Super Bowl trophies. Thanks to the Niners’ 25-22 overtime loss to...

Monday’s “First Call” has an endorsement for new Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Notre Dame football is taking on a distinctly Black and Gold tone. Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby admits to spitting on an ex-Steeler. A local Pittsburgh hockey player stars in a win over Washington. And Robert Morris...

According to a report from NFL.com on Sunday morning, it looks like the Pittsburgh Steelers may be saying goodbye to Mason Rudolph and potentially welcoming Ryan Tannehill at the quarterback position. The piece, headlined “Assessing intriguing QB market as 2024 NFL offseason nears: Who could be headed where,” was put...

Caesars sportsbook executive Adam Pullen has taken sizeable bets in his two-plus decades establishing the betting lines for the Super Bowl. Just not a six-figure wager on which side a coin will land. That changed when a gambler visiting the famed Las Vegas casino plopped down $100,000 on the outcome...

For the Pittsburgh Steelers, this past Thursday’s NFL Honors show was an evening of triumph and perceived tragedy. The triumph was Cameron Heyward being given the Walter Payton Man of the Year award in recognition of off-the-field community service. Heyward is a thoroughly good man who has given back from...

It is possible — likely, even — that regardless of what team drafted Cameron Heyward that he would have embraced charitable efforts in improving that community. But it also is quite fitting that Heyward has been able to deploy his energies to improving Pittsburgh. “It’s my hometown and my birthplace,”...

The Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday made official some continued re-working of their offensive staff, announcing the hirings of Tom Arth as quarterbacks coach and Zach Azzanni as wide receivers coach. Also, the Steelers added Mateo Kambui as an offensive assistant. Word of the additions of Arth and Azzanni leaked Thursday...

Our annual Super Bowl betting edition of “Football Footnotes” has been hit or miss the past two years. When the Rams beat the Bengals two years ago, I went 4-3 and made money. When the Eagles lost to the Chiefs last year, I went 2-4 and lost money. So, essentially,...

Friday’s “First Call” has comments from Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II on the status of the quarterback position and Acrisure Stadium. Bill Cowher’s future with CBS is being brought into question. Marc-Andre Fleury is being honored in Minnesota as the Penguins stop in to play. And we look at...

Sunday’s Super Bowl will be the fourth time Javon Hargrave has faced Patrick Mahomes. By now, Hargrave joins the rest of the NFL world in recognizing Mahomes’ future Hall of Fame bona fides. Things were quite different the first time Hargrave played against Mahomes — and not just because at...

Cameron Heyward’s hard work on the field and dedication to improving the Pittsburgh community off it was rewarded Thursday night when the Steelers defensive lineman was named the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year. Heyward was announced as the winner out of 32 finalists — one from each team...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are moving closer to completing their offensive coaching staff, agreeing to a deal with former New York Jets assistant Zach Azzanni as wide receivers coach, according to a source. The Steelers also are hiring former Los Angeles Chargers assistant Tom Arth as quarterbacks coach, a move that...

Thursday’s “First Call” has J.J. Watt’s quotes about considering a comeback to the NFL with the Steelers or Texans. A passing game coordinator is apparently in the future for Pittsburgh. The NFLPA isn’t on board with the hip-drop tackle ban. And a pair of Duquesne Dukes hit some milestones on...