Some good news coming out from Steelers. Two players called Shazier's injury a spinal chord concussion, comparable to Tommy Maddox injury in 2002; Maddox missed 1 game. Encouraging news, another said.
All I ever did was show that man love and respect from the moment I got to the league. I was genuinely happy for him too when he got traded to Oakland w/ a big contract, and now he takes shots at me on social media?
Ben Roethlisberger just told me: "I don't care bout my pay at all this year!" And is willing to restructure a contract that has a $41 million cap hit for 2021 that includes $19 million in bonus and salary that can be restructured.
Steelers led 13-0. Losing 27-13 with 6 minutes left and Colts ball. A good time to recall Bill Cowher’s record when his Steelers led by more than 10:
108-1-1
Steelers teammates not happy with Le’Veon Bell no show, led by vet G Ramon Foster, their player rep:
“What do you do? here’s a guy who doesn’t give a damn, I guess so we’ll treatit as such. I just hate it came to this. “
According to our pilot on Delta flight to Pittsburgh, Patriots charter getting a shortcut and put in line ahead of us on runway in Atlanta. Again, New England beats out Pittsburgh
Najee Harris said he noticed how the Steelers used Le’Veon Bell all over the place. Said Harris, “I feel like I can do all of that stuff, if not better.”
Breaking: If the Steelers agree to trade Mike Tomlin to the Redskins (over his protests), they will go after Bill Belichick, and if they cannot get him from the Patriots, they will try to talk Bill Cowher out of retirement. That is all.
Is there a recent NFL comp for Russell Wilson?
Player that signed a huge contract and dropped off from great player to poor player seemingly overnight like this?
Troy Polamalu becomes 3rd Steelers to make Pro Football HOF this year, joining Bill Cowher, Donnie Shell. A shame Alan Faneca did not join them but he will make it, likely next year. Steelers fans should feel fortunate to have 3 & whose careers were all in Pittsburgh. Remarkable
Not to overdue this only into second PS game but Steelers Kenny Pickett does not look like a rookie. Cool, calm, hitting receivers in stride. Getting rid of ball quickly. Good pocket awareness behind a poor line
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Steelers def. coord. Keith Butler on word that LB Ryan Shazier had spinal stabilization surgery: "I’m not worried about him playing for us again, I’m more worried about him."
Steelers did not give up the farm to move 10 spots and draft Devin Bush. Swapped firsts with Denver and gave Broncos their 2 this year and 3 in 2020. Should pick up a 3 comp next year anyway for losing Bell
Because Dee Ford lined up off sides, and because officials blew call, we have Patriots vs. Rams in Super Bowl instead of Chiefs vs. Saints.
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G Ramon Foster retire. It may have been that or try to hook on elsewhere . Undrafted in 2009 and started 10 seasons, all with the Steelers. Among the best & most honest players I ever dealt with. Everyone will miss him in their lockerroom.
Steelers G David DeCastron not happy with a few teammates disrespecting Jags: “it’s embarrassing. It really is It just blows my mind. They beat us 30-9 [Oct. 9], we played like crap and we want to talk about New England!”
More Ben Roethlisberger just now to me: "I am pretty sure I want to go one more year (because) I think I can do it and give us a real chance and winning."
Steelers haven’t had a good nickname for their defense since Blitzburgh in the ‘90s. Not going to stretch to find one but the way Minkah Fitzpatrick is playing you could do worse than Fitzburgh
What ex Steelers QB Josh Dobbs did today was incredible after being traded to Vikings this week. 3 TD passes, including game winner with :22 left and led all rushers with 65 yards leading Minnesota over Falcons
Chiefs receive OK to hold training camp at Missouri Western State U. Cowboys get OK to hold camp in Oxnard, CA. Both with fans. Yet Steelers denied by NFL/NFLPA to go to Latrobe? Hmmmm...
Tunch Ilkin, who has been diagnosed with ALS, announces his retirement as Steelers broadcaster to focus on his treatment. He played 14 yards in the NFL, 12 with the Steelers and made 2 Pro Bowls.
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard David DeCastro gets in the face of Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid after a high hit on Ben Roethlisberger Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at the Heinz Field, Pittsburgh.
Steelers run a trick play at the Chargers one -- I formation with fullback Derek Watt, give it to Najee Harris, who dives up the middle for a touchdown. Rare, indeed. Steelers close within 27-20.