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The Steelers are getting closer to gaining some defensive depth as midseason approaches. Head coach Mike Tomlin provided updates on linebacker Malik Harrison and cornerback Cory Trice Jr., both currently on injured reserve, in his Tuesday press conference. Harrison, a former Raven who was signed to a two-year deal this offseason, went on IR following […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have released quarterback Logan Woodside from the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. Woodside spent the preseason with the Steelers, joining the team after Will Howard suffered a hand injury in training camp. He was released on August 22nd and brought back to the practice squad on September 10th. With Skylar Thompson […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers need to change something on the defensive side of the ball to limit big plays and scoring drives following a disastrous performance against the Cincinnati Bengals last Thursday night. Cincinnati finished with 470 yards of offense and converted 7-of-14 (50%) on third down. The Steelers recorded two sacks of Joe Flacco, but […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers had plenty of momentum heading into Cincinnati in the midst of a three-game win streak. The Steelers’ offense continued to put up quality numbers, including the second four-touchdown passing performance from Aaron Rodgers this season. The same could not be said of the defense, which surrendered 470 total yards of offense. Despite […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to 4-2 after a rough defensive outing against the Bengals last Thursday. Head coach Mike Tomlin noted that wide receiver Calvin Austin will return to practice and that they are “optimistic” about him suiting up in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers. However, one of their captains will be out […]
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The Steelers will host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, marking the first time that Aaron Rodgers has faced his former team since being traded to the New York Jets in 2023. The Steelers have luckily had a relatively clean bill of health over the last couple weeks, and it looks as if they […]
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If there’s one trait NFL teams value most from their coaches, it’s quarterback development. If you can find someone who can put your most important player in a position to succeed, chances are you’ll have a good shot at developing them into a true franchise passer. The Steelers generally aren’t considered in that category of […]
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The Steelers continue to be connected to just about every wide receiver reportedly available around the league, and now a new name has entered the fray. Tyler Lockett has requested, and was granted his release from the Tennessee Titans. The veteran wideout is in his 11th year, and has 10 catches on the year. He […]
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Another week, another Monday Night Football doubleheader from the NFL. Kicking off first at 7 p.m. EST, the 5-1 Buccaneers will be taking on the 4-2 Lions in a battle between two of the hottest teams in the NFL. It’ll air on ESPN. Much later — at 10 p.m. EST, the 2-3 Texans will take […]
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Despite the loss to the Cincinnati bengals, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a tremendous showing from their offense in Week 7. Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdowns and the offense put up 31 points. However, it didn’t come without a viral incident. After throwing a touchdown, Rodgers and Broderick Jones were celebrating when Jones tackled Rodgers to […]
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It’s a surprising battle of NFC heavyweights to close out Sunday of Week 7. The now-3-2 Falcons looked for real last week, beating the Buffalo Bills by two scores. The 49ers, on the other hand, sit at a strong 4-2 despite dealing with a brutal number of injuries to their stars for yet another season. […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to 4-2 on Thursday night, but that didn’t mean they would fall far in the AFC playoff race. After the New England Patriots win, the Steelers fell to fourth place. With the Los Angeles Chargers loss on Sunday afternoon, the Steelers stick in fourth place in the conference after the Denver […]
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It seems that when the Steelers lose, a lot of their worst qualities come to light. Their defense was tumultuous against the Cincinnati Bengals, allowing 33 points, marking the third time a Steelers’ opponent has topped 30 points in their first six games. Additionally, their defense couldn’t stop the passing attack of Joe Flacco, Ja’Marr […]
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The Steelers continue to search for a quality No. 2 wide receiver. And with the NFL trade deadline just over two weeks away, several names to watch could be on the move sooner than later. One name that Steelers fans have really been circling is Las Vegas Raiders wideout Jakobi Meyers. The former Patriot is […]
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Our Steelers defense got embarrassed by Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Flacco Thursday night. Still licking my wounds. Though I expected it, it still sucks, and was a bitter cup of Joe to swallow. Today’s early-early game is LA Rams @ Jacksonville in London on NFL Network at 9:30 a.m. EST. The Rams won’t be doing […]
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Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). We’re 0-7 on the road in AFCN Thursday night games. Long week till our next game. How is the season going: 4-2 and first in AFC North… feels different after that loss though. […]
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It’s Saturday and College Game Day is ruffing it in Bulldog territory: Austin, GA. The 5th ranked Bulldogs host the No. 9 Rebels (Ole Miss) at 3:30 p.m. on ABC. Join your fellow Steelers fans and let us know what games you’re watching and which NFL prospects would look good in black and gold? Showtimes available […]
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It’s rare that any Pittsburgh Steelers coordinators are in talks of getting head coach gigs. Mike Tomlin has never hired an assistant who has gone on to be a head coach in the NFL, but that could change this offseason. The Tennessee Titans were the first team to fire their head coach, relieving Brian Callahan […]
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Apologies for the short hiatus in this series, as I battled a cold that took my energy following Week 6 of college football. I’m almost back to 100% now, and we have a lot of storylines to touch on that occurred in my absence, so I won’t waste any more time with the preamble. Let’s […]
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Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread: And in honor of my Seattle roots, we’ll also be offering a “bottom’s up” to the tune of this Nirvana cover of an old blues song, “Ain’t It a Shame to Go Fishin’ on a Sunday” by Leadbelly. “Ain’t It A Shame” — Nirvana
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