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• Steelers’ Payton Wilson selection eerily similar to Darnell Washington pick in 2023

  13-05-2024 19:12 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports For the second consecutive draft, the Steelers have spent their last pick in the top 100 on a boom or bust prospect.If there has been one thing to learn from the first two drafts that Steelers’ general manager Omar Khan has helmed for Pittsburgh, it’s that his front office is not afraid of some injury question marks when it comes to a player they like.This year, that player was NC State linebacker Payton Wilson, a consensus late first-round/early second-ro
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: Steelers QB Justin Fields laughs off kick return talk

  29-05-2024 03:52 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Tuesday, May 28th 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 QB Justin Fields laughs off kick return talk: ‘I’m not here to do that’ | Eric EdholmIt sounds as if the grand Justin Fields kick-return experiment with the Pittsburgh Steelers s
  
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• Joey Porter Jr says he is the best cornerback in the NFL

  28-05-2024 19:59 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The second-year cornerback says he is the league’s top corner The Pittsburgh got a massive steal at the beginning of the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft when they had cornerback Joey Porter Jr fall in their laps with the 32nd overall pick.The Penn State product proved the Steelers correct pretty quickly. Of all cornerbacks with at least 100 coverage snaps, Porter allowed the third lowest reception percentage in the league.Porter bel
  
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• Steelers-Ravens is still Pittsburgh’s top rivalry

  28-05-2024 19:43 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Browns-Steelers doesn’t compare Despite what Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said about the Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers being a top rivalry. They may not even be the Steelers second-biggest rival in the division The Steelers have had more of a bitter rivalry with the Cincinnati Bengals. Steelers-Browns doesn't even compare to the Steelers-Ravens. There have been so many iconic, poster-worthy moments from matchups between the Steelers
  
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• NFLPA looking to get rid of OTAs

  28-05-2024 16:55 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It could happen as early as next season It’s late May, which means several teams have begun the organized team activity portion of the offseason ahead of mandatory minicamp. Once minicamp is complete, players will be home for a month before training camp, and the new season, truly begins.
  According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, though, this could be the last season of OTAs being part of NFL offseason programs.The NFL Players Assoc
  
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• Steelers LB Cole Holcomb gives promising update on knee injury

  27-05-2024 23:52 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images Good news from No. 55 Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb suffered a gruesome knee injury last season in the Steelers’ Week 9 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.Ever since the injury, his status and potential return date has been largely up in the air and unknown. However, speaking to Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Holcomb himself gave a positive update on his recovery.
  “I’m not at all worried or anything like that,&rdquo
  
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• Making the case for Russell Wilson

  27-05-2024 17:45 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Ben Tenuta Why the veteran QB can lead the Steelers to the playoffs It’s been a hectic couple of years for Russell Wilson.After the Denver Broncos acquired the star quarterback ahead of the 2022 season, things went downhill quickly. Denver’s offense never got into gear, Wilson struggled, and first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett was fired before the season was complete, joining the likes of Urban Meyer and Bobby Petrino as first-time NFL head coaches to not even complete one full s
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: Is Browns-Steelers a top rivalry in sports?

  27-05-2024 16:34 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Monday, May 27th 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…
  Deshaun Watson sees Browns-Steelers as a top rivalry in sports | Mike Florio, NBC Sports“Cleveland-Pittsburgh, for sure,” Watson said on his podcast, via Troy Montgomery of Steel
  
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• Patrick Queen turned down more money to ‘win now’ with Steelers

  26-05-2024 21:23 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Aaron Becker, X The former Raven wanted to be a Steeler Patrick Queen was one of the acquisitions of the offseason for any team, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to reap the benefits of having a star like him in the middle of their defense.
  The former first-round pick joined Derrick Bell of Steelers Now on his YouTube Channel this past weekend, and said he turned down contracts that would have given him more money per year because he wanted to be a Steeler.“From the 15 teams that I wa
  
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• Steelers named best landing spot for former first-round pick cornerback

  26-05-2024 19:40 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Mike Lawrence/Getty Images Could be a decent fit The Pittsburgh Steelers’ cornerback room has a ton of potential, but lacks one thing- experience.Outside of Donte Jackson, the likes of Joey Porter Jr, Beanie Bishop, Darius Rus, and Cory Trice are all either second-year players or rookies. Now, for Porter, that’s not an issue, as he has already shown superstar potential. But for the other unproven talent, the Steelers may be asking them to play a little above their abilities
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: Justin Fields was relieved after trade to Steelers

  26-05-2024 04:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Saturday, May 25th 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…
  With trade came ‘relief’ for Steelers QB Justin Fields | Brooke Pryor, ESPN“We were in the same situation last year with having the No. 1 pick, and it was just a little bit different this year
  
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• The Steelers shouldn’t even think about bringing back JuJu Smith-Schuster

  25-05-2024 22:57 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images There is no reason for this Rumors out of New England have begun to swirl that the Patriots could waive wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster post-June 1st. Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal really put gas on the fire when he said he doesn’t see a fit for the former second-round pick on the Patriots’ roster while speaking on The Greg Bedard Podcast for Patriots Press Pass on YouTube.The Patriots drafted Jalyn Polk and Javon Baker in the 2024 NFL Draf
  
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• NFL MVP voter says it’s ‘almost impossible’ for Justin Fields to turn things around

  25-05-2024 22:13 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports Aaron Schatz is very critical of the new Steelers quarterback New Steelers QB Justin Fields has certainly opened some eyes at OTA’s the past few weeks - consistently showing off his above-average arm strength and deep ball placement (albeit in shorts with no defenders.)Justin Fields has one of the nicest deep balls in the leaguepic.twitter.com/0egyKmsHxR— NFL Notifications (@NFLNotify) May 24, 2024
  While there’s plenty of optimism in the steel city
  
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• Steelers adjusting QB Justin Fields mechanics

  25-05-2024 17:15 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Mike DeFabo, X The Steelers are working on fine-tuning the former first-rounder The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the most discussed quarterback battles around the NFL taking place between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.Pittsburgh brought both quarterbacks into the fold in March. The Steelers signed Wilson on the first day of free agency, and traded for Fields shortly after trading away Kenny Pickett.While Fields is incredibly dynamic, there were obviously reasons the Bears were willing to m
  
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• What should Steelers fans expect from Cordarrelle Patterson this season?

  25-05-2024 16:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Can the former All-Pro find his footing in the Steel City? Later this summer, former Chicago Bears kick and punt returner Devin Hester will be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hester also played cornerback, but he’s receiving arguably the highest NFL honor due to his outstanding special teams play. Hester set an NFL record by returning 19 combined kick and punt returns for touchdowns in his 11-year career. It’s inarguable that he’s the bes
  
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• Terrible Towel Tales: Jerome Bettis thinks Russell Wilson will start Week 1 for Steelers

  25-05-2024 04:55 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images Steelers news and commentary from Friday, May 24th 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…
  Why Steelers legend Jerome Bettis would be surprised if Russell Wilson doesn’t start over Justin Fields at QB | Bryan DeArdo, CBS SportsFields created a buzz during Day 1 of the Steelers’ OTAs when
  
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• Friday Better Late Than Never Open Thread

  25-05-2024 02:02 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images Memorial Weekend Edition
  What are the big plans for those of us who have this particular holiday on your calendar?
  What weekend plans if not?
  If it’s not on your calendar when, if you have one, do you have a similar day for remembering those who gave their lives in service of your country?
  
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• Levon Kirkland: SB XXX play “would be remembered forever if we had won.”

  24-05-2024 21:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  90s legend talks best-selling book, Super Bowl XXX, Hall of Honor and more. Levon Kirkland had an illustrious 11-year career in the NFL, including nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a two-time All-Pro, a two-time Pro Bowler, and a member of the NFL’s 90s All-Decade Team. He’s been inducted into the Clemson and State of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame. He’s been a coach, a recruiter, and an educational speaker. Now he’s added a new title to his resume:
  
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• Power ranking the Steelers’ positional groups: Defense

  24-05-2024 20:49 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Where are the Steelers strongest on defense?Which Steelers positional groups are the strongest entering the 2024 season? We’ll be power ranking them in this two-part series, ending with the defense.Invert the rankings, and you get a team needs list for the Steelers defense:
  5. Cornerback
  Steelers cornerback room: Joey Porter Jr., Donte Jackson, Anthony Averett, Darius Rush, Cory Trice, Josiah Scott, Beanie Bishop, Luq Barcoo, Kalon Barnes, Thomas Graham.Jo
  
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• Steelers OTAs: News and notes from Day 3

  23-05-2024 23:47 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Notable nuggets from Day 3 of Steelers OTAs It was a hot, sunny day on the South Side of Pittsburgh as the Pittsburgh Steelers held Day Three of their OTAs portion of their offseason program. Here is what I saw that stood out.A really good showing for two cornerbacks
  Rush is one of those guys in the cornerback room competing for playing time, and he had a terrific day.Most notably, he jumped on a short route to the outside for a diving pass breakup during seven-on-sevens. He looked fast and awa
  
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• Steelers already showing a ton of faith in LB Payton Wilson

  23-05-2024 23:15 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Bo Marchionte, X The rookie already looks incredible The Pittsburgh Steelers continued OTAs on Thursday on the South Side of Pittsburgh as the trek to training camp is really beginning to kick into full gear.
  One of the players with a lot of eyes on him is rookie linebacker Payton Wilson out of North Carolina State. The Steelers drafted the consensus top linebacker in the 2024 NFL Draft class with the 98th overall pick after he slid due to injury concerns. However, Wilson has consistently reiter
  
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• Steelers OTAs: Darius Rush steals the show on Day 3

  23-05-2024 21:54 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The second-year cornerback had a heck of a showing The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of young, hungry players in their secondary vying for position and playing time. If iron does indeed sharpen iron, it’s beginning to sharpen the play of second-year cornerback Darius Rush.The South Carolina product looked fast all practice, and made one play in specific that stood out during seven-on-sevens. He read a quick out route perfectly from the slot and jumped on
  
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• Steelers add another vet to the RB room

  23-05-2024 18:47 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran running back La’Mical Perine, the team announced Thursday. Perine is one of three running backs signed since the 2024 NFL Draft, including UDFA Daijun Edwards and vet Jonathan Ward.Perine was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but has struggled to carve himself a role, averaging just 3.6 yards per carry over his career. Since the Jets released him ahead of the 2022 season, he
  
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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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