Antonio Brown offers advice to the frustrated George Pickens.
"You can’t come to the game and just be emotional about the ball....you’ve got to control that frustration because you don’t want the quarterback to get stressed out by you."
Dan Orlovsky Torches Steelers Offense, Playcalling.
"They call an offense hoping they don’t lose the game. This offense is boring, standstill, and if you’re a Steelers fan you know the play before they even snap the ball."
Steelers FS Minkah Fitzpatrick was critical of team's culture, mentality in an interview with ESPN.
"I think too many people don’t want to toil for it...I think we need to have more people who want to work for it, not expect it to be handed to them."
According to Rich Eisen, T.J. Watt told him some revealing comments about the Steelers.
"He said it was wild that some of them don’t want to practice is what he said. Or want to practice in a way that everyone is supposed to practice."
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head coach Mike Tomlin was named the second-worst coach in the
#NFL
in 2021, in terms of efficiency and fourth-down decision-making by
@edjsports
.
Pat Freiermuth shares what it's been like around Justin Fields in voluntary workouts.
"He came in, and he was eager to go. He looks great in workouts. You can definitely tell like him and Russ they have that ‘aura’ about them that they are ready to go."
Joey Porter Jr. and Cory Trice have earned the nickname 'Avatar Cornerbacks' as a duo, and teammates continue to be impressed with them.
"These guys, both of them, they want to learn. They want to get as much knowledge that they need to be successful.”
The
#Steelers
will put their streak on the line this week. Pittsburgh has won 19 consecutive Monday Night Football home games, dating back to 1991.
Ben Roethlisberger was 10 when that streak started. He's 6-0 at home on MNF.
Antonio Brown thanked
#Steelers
QB Ben Roethlisberger for helping him become the fastest
#NFL
receiver to 900 career catches.
“I was able to play with some great quarterbacks: Ben Roethlisberger, Tom Brady. It’s a blessing to play with guys like that."
Big Ben wants JPJ to wear same color gloves as opponent's jersey so he can get away with slight tugs.
"He should put the same-colored gloves on as the opposing jersey. He wore those bright yellow gloves, and it just sticks out like a sore thumb."
Steelers RB Najee Harris has registered back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons in his first two years in the NFL, the first Steelers RB to ever accomplish that feat.
When Joey Porter Jr. covered Tee Higgins on Saturday, he caught just one pass for 15 yards, according to Next Gen Stats.
Pittsburgh's rookie CB is playing confidently and showing just why the picked him each week.
It is official, Diontae Johnson and George Pickens have embraced their duo nickname as 'Gin and Juice'.
"I didn’t come up with that nickname but once I saw it, I like it, it’s different. So, I’m going to run with it. Whoever came up with it, I love it."
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quarterback Kenny Pickett said that playing for the
#Steelers
would be "a dream."
“[Coach Tomlin] is a great guy. I’m obviously very familiar with Coach Canada, as well. He recruited me to Pitt. So I have a great relationship with them."
Brian Baldinger Gives Broderick Jones a Ringing Endorsement
"Broderick Jones is going to be a star in this league. I don’t even know if he’s 22 yet, but he can flat-out play."
Le'Veon Bell wants one more chance to prove what he can do before retiring as a member of the Pittsburgh
#Steelers
.
"Let me get a couple of carries in the preseason so I can show y’all something.”
Will Tyler Boyd sign with the Steelers? It’s possible.
“You never know,” Boyd said (via
@PghSportsNow
). “I love coach Tomlin. He’s probably one of the realest dudes in the sports business.”
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punter Pressley Harvin III thanked the team for arranging for his ill father to attend Sunday's game.
“We found out this week that his time left on Earth is limited. With short notice, we were able to get him to a game one last time.
Watch
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quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on losing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for the season with a shoulder injury:
"I spoke to him Sunday night and I felt his pain through the phone. ... It's not fair."
Donte Jackson says it's 'surreal' to play for a team like the Steelers in an interview on SNR.
"It’s a little bit surreal now...I always admired the Steelers. I always admired what this logo stood for and the greatness that comes with it."
Elandon Roberts is back -- and he hopes to play against Baltimore.
"I’m still taking it one day at a time, but I felt good today. I felt really good. It’s about how I feel going to tomorrow and feel better....but I’m feeling confident.”
Nick Herbig thought when the Steelers drafted him he would be an ILB, but then he got the call with OLBs coach Denzel Martin on the other line.
“Herb, you ready to rush the passer?”
Soon-to-be 33-year-old
#Steelers
cornerback Patrick Peterson said playing for Mike Tomlin has made him want to keep playing longer.
"It’s been so fun for me."
via
@jimrome
NFLN insiders said Mason Rudolph has indicated he’s interested in a fresh start.
“Rudolph, who will be a free agent next month, has indicated he’s interested in a fresh start after six seasons with the team that drafted him in the third round in 2018.”
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running back Najee Harris is already finding ways to give back to the Pittsburgh community.
Harris, Zach Banner and Vance McDonald were on hand as the Steelers helped
@ConvoyofHope
distribute necessities to families in need.
Ben Roethlisberger believes that if the Cowboys move on from Mike McCarthy, the Steelers should be interested.
"I think he’s a brilliant mind, he’d be awesome."
City Council has proclaimed that today, Dec. 21, 2020 will be Tunch Ilkin Day in Pittsburgh to honor the playing career and charitable contributions of the former
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tackle and current broadcaster that has been diagnosed with ALS.
Ben Roethlisberger admits he "severely underestimated"
#Steelers
rookie QB Kenny Pickett.
"He throws the ball better than I thought. He runs way better than I thought. ... I think the sky’s the limit for him really.”
Marcus Spears believes that if Eric Bieniemy leaves Washington, the Steelers should hire him as their next OC.
"If Eric Bienemy is out in Washington Because of new HC and He’s not the Guy to get it! The Steelers should be on the phone to acquire him."
Peter King thinks the Steelers should bench George Pickens for his poor effort.
"What George Pickens is doing right now is absolutely, totally, unacceptable....to me he should be deactivated Sunday against Cincinnati."
Melvin Ingram says the
#Steelers
culture is different than anywhere else.
“The way we work day in and day out, the competition, the competitive nature, down from the front office to the coaching staff to the players is phenomenal here.”
Broderick Jones said before Pittsburgh got in that the Steelers would 'kick the door down' if they were let into the playoffs.
Now, they are, and they hope to make some noise.
When Master Teague went down with an ankle injury in August, Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan let the running back know he'd be back in Pittsburgh at some point. Now healthy, he's back to make his mark.
"It’s a blessing to be back, man.”
Three months before the Steelers picked Roman Wilson, Mike Tomlin challenged him to go against Quinyon Mitchell on a sunny day in Mobile, Alabama, at the Senior Bowl.
Wilson responded by winning those reps. Now, he's a Steeler.
NFL Network's Rich Eisen wants to know why no one is talking about the
#Steelers
this offseason.
"More teams being talked about than the Pittsburgh Steelers is really weird."