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U mad, bro? Fans pounce on Clint Hurdle firing, Steelers offense, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith
Are you mad about the Steelers? You’ve come to the right place. Angered over how the Pirates mangled the firing of Clint Hurdle? I’ve got you covered. Hate the NFL pass interference debate? Come on in. The water is just fine. Wanna nitpick minor flaws on supermodels wearing costumes of...
Tim Benz: In awful AFC, Steelers not dead yetVideo
An interesting dynamic is brewing in the AFC. It’s good news for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The dynamic is that, right now, most of the conference is awful. Not just the crummy AFC North. The whole conference has been lousy so far. It’s so bad, even at 1-3, the struggling Steelers...
Steelers run defense to face stiffest test against RavensVideo
Overlooked in the Pittsburgh Steelers sacking Andy Dalton a career-high eight times Monday night was that the defense produced its best performance stopping the run in a 27-3 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. Opponents averaged 139 rushing yards against the Steelers in their 0-3 start. The Bengals finished with just...
Kevin Gorman: Steelers counting on LBs Mark Barron, Devin BushVideo
Neither Mark Barron nor Devin Bush has ever played against Lamar Jackson, so the Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebackers can only go by what they have watched on film. Barron and Bush are impressed by the Baltimore Ravens second-year quarterback, who has evolved into the NFL’s most dangerous dual-threat playmaker. “It’s...
JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Conner, Vance McDonald, Cameron Heyward miss Steelers practice
JuJu Smith-Schuster was a surprise addition to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ injury report Wednesday when he sat out practice because of a toe injury. The wide receiver had injured a toe during the opener at New England last month, but he played in the Week 2 loss to Seattle. There was...
Steelers’ James Washington on struggles: ‘Just stay confident’
After not having a catch and only having one pass thrown his direction in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most recent game, James Washington’s season stat line through four weeks sits at six receptions on 15 targets for 88 yards and no touchdowns. So much for that jump coach Mike Tomlin likes...
Steelers LB Vince Williams returns to practice after ‘temporary misery’
Vince Williams hasn’t missed many games in his seven-year NFL career, so few that he can count them on one hand. The Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker was “just mad and uncomfortable” about being forced to sit out the past two games against San Francisco and Cincinnati with a hamstring injury....
Steelers a home underdog for only the 2nd time in almost 3 years
The Pittsburgh Steelers won their first game of the season Monday. The professional sports handicappers aren’t impressed that it will be enduring. For just the second time since Week 7 of the 2016 season, the Steelers are a home underdog. According to www.BetOnline.ag, the Baltimore Ravens are 3 ½-point favorites...
Steelers QB Taryn Christion’s role for 1st week: imitating Ravens’ Lamar JacksonVideo
Mike Tomlin on Tuesday lamented that the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t have anyone on their roster who could help them appropriately prepare for the distinctive skillset of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. So they made a call that night to, of all places, South Dakota, where a young man getting a...
First Call: Numbers show how Steelers’ D-line dominated Bengals; another ex-Pirate excelling
In “First Call” Wednesday, a former Pirate gets the save in the National League Wild Card Game. The Steelers were even more dominant against the Cincinnati Bengals than you thought. Le’Veon Bell is struggling in New York. Another one You’ve probably gotten used to seeing frequent updates from former Pirates...
Tim Benz, Joe Rutter say gimmick offense won’t work for Steelers against Ravens
If you saw Mike Tomlin’s press conference Tuesday, you could tell. Even he isn’t sold on the wildcat offense helping the Steelers dig themselves out of the 0-3 mess they created to begin 2019. It worked Monday night to help beat the Cincinnati Bengals. But don’t expect to see a...
Tim Benz: Airing of grievances as Steelers win over Bengals far from perfectVideo
It was nice to finally write about some “Feats of Strength” after the Steelers finally secured their first win of 2019 Monday night over the Bengals, 27-3. But as Mike Tomlin pointed out, it was far from perfect. We “air our grievances,” win or lose, at “Breakfast With Benz.” And...
Tim Benz: Wildcat worked, but let’s hope Steelers don’t have to use it againVideo
During his weekly press conference, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was gruff, dismissive, generally terse and a bit on edge. Even more so than normal, I mean. It was almost as if his team had fallen to 0-4 against the Cincinnati Bengals as opposed to trouncing them, 27-3, the night...
Wildcat formation might be band-aid for ‘fragile’ Steelers offense
Pulling the wildcat formation out of hibernation wasn’t Mike Tomlin’s preferred method of jump-starting an inconsistent Pittsburgh Steelers offense. With his team mired in an 0-3 start and facing a familiar opponent Monday night, the 13-year coach felt he had little choice than to get creative. “We’re in a fragile...
Mike Tomlin’s advice to Steelers WR Diontae Johnson: ‘Don’t fumble anymore’
Never one to mince words, coach Mike Tomlin had a terse response on what advice he offered to Diontae Johnson after the rookie wide receiver lost a fumble on the second offensive snap against the Cincinnati Bengals. “Don’t fumble anymore.” Johnson’s fumble led to a field goal that put the...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Steelers have no one to simulate Ravens QB Lamar JacksonVideo
Where the wildcat formation was the talk of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, Mike Tomlin is focused on his defense. The Steelers hit Andy Dalton a dozen times, including eight sacks, in putting on their best defensive performance of the season in the...
Lack of clarity on pass interference ‘frustrating’ to Mike Tomlin, Steelers
Coach Mike Tomlin is still trying to get a grasp on the new NFL rule that subjects pass plays to replay review when determining whether interference was committed. He sounded as frustrated as ever Tuesday at his weekly news conference when asked about the latest ruling that went against the...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin ‘hopeful’ injured players can return against RavensVideo
With the Baltimore Ravens looming on the schedule following a short work week, the Pittsburgh Steelers could be getting some of their injured players back on the field in time for the AFC North matchup on Sunday afternoon. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday at his weekly press conference that no...
When in Rome, do as Pittsburghers do and visit this Steelers bar
A large white banner welcomes patrons to the dark tavern nestled in the heart of Rome. “You’re In Steelers Country,” it reads — a sign that Steelers country has no borders. Despite being just a few blocks from the Vatican and among Rome’s attractions like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and...
5 ways the Steelers improved in 27-3 win over BengalsVideo
Five things we learned from Steelers 27, Bengals 3: 1. Second chance for Diontae When rookie third-rounder Diontae Johnson fumbled at the Steelers 15 on the second offensive snap after catching a 3-yard pass, it could have earned the young wide receiver time on the bench. But coach Mike Tomlin...
Rookie Zach Gentry part of Steelers game plan for 1st time – as a blocker
Rookie tight end Zach Gentry readily acknowledges he entered the NFL with a reputation for potential as an athletic pass-catcher that needed to work on his blocking. But during his first extensive action as a pro, the Pittsburgh Steelers did not shy away from showcasing his blocking skills. Gentry played...
Kevin Gorman’s Who runs the North?: Browns run over Ravens, Steelers beat BengalsVideo
Just when it looked like the Baltimore Ravens were about to run away with the AFC North, they ran into the Cleveland Browns. Or, should we say, they were run over by the Browns. Nick Chubb broke the game open with an 88-yard touchdown run — the longest in Cleveland...
Tim Benz, Kevin Gorman: Running game and pass rush get Steelers their first win
Tuesday’s “Breakfast With Benz” podcast looks at something pretty rare. A Steelers victory. Yup. It’s the first victory of 2019 for the Black and Gold. And it came against the even-more-hapless Cincinnati Bengals, 27-3, Monday night at Heinz Field. Fellow Trib columnist Kevin Gorman and I recap the highlights. The...
Steelers rookie QB Mason Rudolph earns game ball after 1st NFL winVideo
The game plan and the protection provided made things easier on Mason Rudolph than they could have been. But the stat line from Rudolph’s first NFL home start was stellar enough that it’s all that will be remembered from what was the rookie quarterback’s first pro victory. Rudolph went 24...
Tim Benz: Feats of strength from Steelers’ win over Bengals (finally)Video
Finally! I almost forgot this was possible. We’ve had three straight “Airing of Grievances” entries to start the 2019 season. I was getting worried we’d never get to post a “Feats of Strength” Steelers postgame column. Hey, that’s why it’s always nice to see the Cincinnati Bengals pop up on...
