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• Friday Happy Hour: May 10, rookie minicamp edition!

  11-05-2024 01:18 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The rooks are in the building! It’s Friday evening, and the first day of the Steelers’ 2024 rookie minicamp is in the books!! So, let’s talk rookies (and whatever else is on your mind) with your fellow Steelers fans here at BTSC.Which rookie from the Steelers’ 2024 draft class are you most excited to see hit the field? Troy Fautanu is an obvious choice, but are there others you’re itching to read reports on?
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• Terrible Towel Tales: George Pickens pulls all-nighters thinking about football

  23-05-2024 05:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Wednesday, May 22nd Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news…Steelers WR George Pickens pulls ‘all-nighters, just thinking about football’ | Kevin Patra, NFL.com
  Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens enters Year 3, but sometimes he still acts lik
  
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• Patrick Peterson says Steelers ‘finally’ have reliable quarterback

  23-05-2024 00:27 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images The former Steeler takes a subtle jab at previous Steelers QBs Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Patrick Peterson had a lot to say on a recent appearance on The Jim Rome Show.He had noted that he wants to return to Pittsburgh and continue playing for the Steelers. On top of that, he commented on Pittsburgh signing Russell Wilson, and that he spoke to Mike Tomlin immediately after he heard the news.
  “I even texted [Mike Tomlin] right after they sign
  
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• Cory Trice says he’ll be ready to go by training camp

  22-05-2024 23:14 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The second-year cornerback is coming off a torn ACL The Pittsburgh Steelers have a very young cornerback room. Outside of Dante Jackson, every other player likely to make the roster is a rookie or second-year player.Of those second-year players is Cory Trice, a 2023 seventh-round pick out of Purdue that many looked at as a potential steal in last year’s draft. Trice tore his ACL in training camp last summer and missed his entire rook
  
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• What could Michael Thomas provide for the Steelers?

  22-05-2024 23:02 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Does a Michael Thomas signing make sense for the Steelers? There are rumors that the Pittsburgh Steelers are potentially interested in bringing aboard former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas. Though it's been quite a while since Thomas was at his peak. That probably can be attributed to his feet injury history also, we'll take a look at his last four seasons, and then approximate what you could potentially expect in 2024 if he signs with the S
  
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• Addressing the Steelers need for cornerback depth

  22-05-2024 22:25 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Pittsburgh needs to add at least one more corner. Who is still available?Last week,we took a look at the state of the cornerbacks on the Steelers roster. In that examination, we detailed how the Steelers were likely to continue adding to the roster due to the lack of experience behind the ascending star of Joey Porter Jr. and veteran Donte Jackson. I suggested a good start would be signing Anthony Averett after the Steelers invited him to try out during the team&r
  
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• Steelers LB Patrick Queen says Mike Tomlin is ‘everything you want’ in a head coach

  22-05-2024 22:15 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  93.7 The Fan, X The newest Steelers linebacker loves his new head coach The Pittsburgh Steelers showed that this regime is not like those of the past, and Omar Khan showed that he isn’t Kevin Colbert.Rather than remaining stagnant and making little noise in March during free agency, the Steelers were aggressive to get big names in order to make their team better, one of which was former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen. The Steelers gave Queen the largest contract to an outside si
  
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• Power ranking the Steelers’ positional groups: Offense

  22-05-2024 17:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Where are the Steelers the strongest on offense?Which Steelers positional groups are the strongest entering the 2024 season? We’ll be power ranking them in this two-part series, starting with the offense.Invert the rankings, and you get a team needs list for the Steelers offense:5. Wide receiver
  Steelers wide receiver room: George Pickens, Roman Wilson, Calvin Austin, Van Jefferson, Scotty Miller, Quez Watkins, Dez Fitzpatrick, Marquez Callaway, Denzel Mim
  
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• The city of Pittsburgh, Steelers awarded the 2026 NFL Draft

  22-05-2024 17:29 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The city of Pittsburgh will host the draft After wide speculation over the last 24 hours that the city of Pittsburgh and the Steelers would be awarded the NFL Draft in 2026, it has now been confirmed. Pittsburgh will be hosting the 2026 NFL Draft, the NFL announced.The 2024 NFL Draft took place in Detroit, and the 2025 NFL Draft will take place in Green Bay at Lambeau Field.This will be huge for the city of Pittsburgh, and will draw in tons o
  
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• Steelers OT Broderick Jones indifferent about what side of the offensive line he plays on

  22-05-2024 17:20 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The former first-round pick just wants to play The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line has been a talking point all offseason, and especially since the 2024 NFL Draft when they used three of their seven selections on offensive linemen.
  One of, if not the biggest storyline around the offensive line is where the Steelers will put Broderick Jones and first-round pick Troy Fautanu. Jones was a left tackle coming out of college, but played on the right side las
  
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• Steelers QB Russell Wilson ‘learned a lot’ during time in Denver

  22-05-2024 17:01 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The Steelers’ new quarterback is treating his challenges in Denver as a learning experience.Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson evoked a Mike Tomlin-ism when talking to reporters Tuesday, saying he “didn’t blink” despite his experience with the Denver Broncos.“I wouldn’t say I’m scalded,” he said at the Steelers’ OTAs. “I would say that if anything, I’ve learned a lot. And I think that internally, yo
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: Patrick Peterson wants to return to Steelers

  22-05-2024 04:28 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Tuesday, May 21st Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news…
  Patrick Peterson Hopes to Return to the Steelers | Nick Farabaugh, Steelers NowThe Steelers trusted Peterson to play all over the field a year ago. For the first time in his career, Peterson played as safety a
  
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• Steelers QB Russell Wilson very excited about Arthur Smith’s offense

  22-05-2024 00:23 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  93.7 The Fan The Steelers’ quarterback is looking forward to operating the new offense The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off their OTAs on Tuesday, and it was the first we got to see the new quarterback room rocking some semblance of their new threads.Russell Wilson, who is penciled in as the Steelers’ No. 1 quarterback, spoke about the Arthur Smith offense, and expressed how excited he is to operate the new scheme in Pittsburgh.“I’ve been able to watch and experience coach
  
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• Justin Fields: I don’t plan on sitting all season

  21-05-2024 20:57 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo), X Fields is here to compete and play Justin Fields spoke to the media for the first time as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday as Pittsburgh began their organized team activities portion of the offseason.Fields told the media that Pittsburgh was where he wanted to end up, and also noted that even though Russell Wilson is in Pittsburgh as well, he will be competing to play.“I’m definitely competing,” Fields said. “And Russ knows that.
  
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• Steelers QB Justin Fields: Pittsburgh was where I wanted to go

  21-05-2024 20:49 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Steelers acquired Fields via trade in March It’s been quite the offseason for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields. After it was all but certain the Chicago Bears would be drafting Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the former first-round pick had to sit and wait to be traded to a new home.After being dealt to Pittsburgh, it was reported that Fields made it known he wanted to be sent to the St
  
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• More implications show that Broderick Jones will start at left tackle

  21-05-2024 20:40 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Conor Courtney/Getty Images The former first-round pick seems to be making the transition The Pittsburgh Steelers have been very adamant this offseason that they drafted Broderick Jones last season with the hopes of him being a starting left tackle. And on the first day of OTAs, it’s evident they meant that.Jones was taking the first reps on the left side, ahead of Dan Moore. This was after 2024 first-round pick Troy Fautanu was taking right side reps during rookie minicamp, hinti
  
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• Cam Heyward calls out Steelers reporter: ‘You will not slander my name’

  21-05-2024 17:23 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The veteran defensive lineman didn’t take certain comments lightly Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward wants a contract extension, as 2024 will be the final year on his current deal. The three-time All-Pro made it known he wants to play three more seasons in the league. Heyward also noted that he’d like to remain a Steeler, but hinted that he’ll play elsewhere should that be what he needs to do to continue playing.It was reported
  
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• Steelers sign RB Jonathan Ward

  21-05-2024 17:14 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The veteran impressed at rookie minicamp It was reported that running back Jonathan Ward impressed the Steelers during rookie minicamp and that they were likely to sign him to a contract. The Steelers have made the signing official, announcing today they signed the veteran running back to a one-year contract.Ward’s main role will likely be as a pass blocker out of the backfield (think somewhat of a diet Mewelde Moore). It’s likely he’ll play
  
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• 5 storylines to watch at Steelers OTAs 2024

  21-05-2024 11:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Pittsburgh’s offseason team activity program starts Tuesday, May 21. With rookie minicamp in the books, the Pittsburgh Steelers officially kick off their first of 10 Organized Team Activities on Tuesday, May 21 — otherwise known as “OTAs”. Though participation in OTAs is voluntary, there’s little doubt that the bulk of the Steelers’ roster — particularly on offense, as they look to install Arthur Smith’s new sc
  
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• Steelers kick off OTAs Tuesday, May 21

  21-05-2024 11:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Another important phase of the offseason.With rookie minicamp in the rearview mirror, it’s time for the next phase of the offseason. The Steelers will begin 2024’s OTAs on Tuesday, May 21, with the last occurring on June 6.There will be a total of ten sessions on the following dates per Steelers.com: May 21-23, 28-30, and June 3-6. Players will have a short break before mandatory minicamp begins on June 11.What are OTAs?
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• Terrible Towel Tales: Steelers eyeing CB Xavien Howard?

  21-05-2024 02:07 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Monday, May 20th Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news…
  Steelers Could Add Two Big Name Cornerbacks | Noah Strackbein, All SteelersCam Sutton, who many realize could return to Pittsburgh after spending last season with the Detroit Lions. Yes, there are legal troubl
  
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• Steelers Insider: Players love the Arthur Smith offense

  20-05-2024 19:46 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Steelers offensive players seem to be buying into Smith’s system The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense will look a lot different in 2024 than it has in recent memory- both in terms of the players taking the field and the offensive system itself.
  The Steelers’ quarterback room features four new faces, including Russell Wilson and Justin Fields after the Steelers sent Kenny Pickett away to Philadelphia, released Mitch Trubisky, and watched Mason Rud
  
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• Four Steelers playing for their jobs this summer

  20-05-2024 18:57 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images These four players have a lot of prove OTAs are in full swing around the NFL, marking the real beginning of the new NFL season as all 32 clubs embark on a journey that will hopefully end in the Super Bowl.Every roster will be full of fringe players, as well, that are on the bubble and could find themselves not making their respective teams and looking for a new club to join. The Pittsburgh Steelers are certainly no different, and these are names to keep an
  
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• Fowler: Steelers will give Justin Fields a lot of reps in OTAs

  19-05-2024 21:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Steelers’ quarterback will have a big workload The Pittsburgh Steelers are well into their offseason program, and it will only be a matter of weeks until we see the team head to Latrobe and begin training camp.For now, though, the team will continue with their OTAs, with minicamp also between now and training camp beginning. Speaking on SportsCenter, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says to expect the Steelers to give quarterback Justin Fields a lot of re
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: James Harrison throws jab at Patriots

  19-05-2024 02:57 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Steelers news and commentary from Saturday, May 18th Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news…
  James Harrison joins list of Steelers legends to accuse Patriots of cheating | Bryan DeArdo, CBS SportsHarrison actually cut current Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward off when Heyward asked him if he thought the Patriots cheated in t
  
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• CBS Sports analyst says Steelers will win seven games

  19-05-2024 02:38 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Mike Tomlin has never finished with fewer than eight wins The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t won less than eight games since 2003, and haven’t finished last in the AFC North/Central since 1988. However, that doesn’t stop several analysts from projecting Pittsburgh to be amongst the worst teams in football, and the division, every year.
  This time around, it’s Pete Prisco of CBS Sports who says the Steelers will finish with a losing record.&ld
  
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• A history of Steelers holdouts

  19-05-2024 02:29 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images How Cam’s contract situation measures up to Pittsburgh’s past Cam Heyward is hardly the first Pittsburgh Steelers icon to skip practice in search of a new contract. Here are some of the biggest holdouts in black and gold history.
  Rod Woodson (1987)
  The Steelers drafted Woodson with the tenth overall pick in 1987. The team offered him a $1 million contract, which was lower than what his rookie peers were making. Woodson declined, skipping all of
  
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• Colin Cowherd: Steelers have toughest schedule I’ve ever seen

  18-05-2024 20:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The radio personality sees a grim road for the Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the toughest schedules on paper in recent memory.This isn’t exactly new to the Steelers, though. In 2008, they had the toughest preseason schedule in the NFL, and won the Super Bowl that season.However, the daunting second half of their 2024 season has some very wary. Colin Cowherd has a lot of trepidations, even going as far to say that the Steelers’ seco
  
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• Steelers will travel 4th-least in NFL for 2024-25 season

  18-05-2024 19:12 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Finding a silver lining in the Steelers less than ideal 2024-25 schedule.The NFL’s 2024-25 schedule release was not received well by Pittsburgh Steelers fans, as the black and gold will face a brutal stretch of games to end their season. All six of the Steelers’ divisional games are scheduled for Week 11 and after, with the other two matchups being against the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.However, it could’ve been worse.Per an
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: Drew Brees suggests Taysom Hill-type role for Justin Fields

  18-05-2024 03:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Friday, May 17th Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news…
  Steelers’ Arthur Smith, Eagles’ Kellen Moore and Seahawks’ Ryan Grubb are among intriguing play-callers in new places | Nate Tice, Yahoo SportsI really liked how the Steele
  
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