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The Pittsburgh Steelers had some harrowing moments after last week’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders. On the way home from Sin City, the Steelers plane had to make an emergency landing in Kansas City. However, despite the incident and the ensuing delay getting back to Pittsburgh, Mike Tomlin says it isn’t going to be […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter Week 4 with a 2-1 record after back-to-back wins following a dreadful season-opening loss. The Steelers showed signs of improvement in a number of facets during both wins and head coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged as such. “I just feel like we’re getting better in all areas,” Tomlin said, via Ray Fittipaldo. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to a respectable 2-1 start after beating the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday Night Football. And while the offense hasn’t exactly been a strong suit so far, head coach Mike Tomlin is liking what he’s seen from quarterback Kenny Pickett. When asked what he’s noticed about Pickett so far, Tomlin […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin issued a simple eight-word challenge to his team on Sunday. Tomlin shared his thoughts following the Steelers’ hard-fought 23-18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. “We’ve got to make winning a habitual thing,” Mike Tomlin said in his postgame conference. “We’ve got to make winning […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers picked up a huge win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday on the back of their defense, which scored two touchdowns, but the fans did not let the offense off the hook, especially offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Steelers fans were heard chanting “fire Matt Canada” in the fourth quarter of the game, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers squeaked out their first win of the season on Monday night, a 26-22 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers’ offense once again looked pedestrian despite the win, leading many to question whether the current model is sustainable for a team with playoff aspirations. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin isn’t ready to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is working hard to ensure that his team does not fall to o-2 Monday night when they battle the Cleveland Browns. Fortunately, the Steelers’ week 1 opponent might have provided them with valuable insight going into this divisional encounter. After facing the unique Deebo Samuel in its season opener, […]

After months of being hyped up as an AFC sleeper, the Pittsburgh Steelers were soundly humbled in their season opener. The San Francisco 49ers handed out a thorough beating in Heinz Field, which was statistically the worst one head coach Mike Tomlin ever endured in front of the home crowd. Making matters worse, the team […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that star defensive tackle Cam Heyward is out for the near future due to a groin injury that will require surgery tomorrow. It has been reported that Cam Heyward could make him miss up to eight weeks for the Steelers, but Mike Tomlin declined to speak on a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not have a good start to their 2023 campaign, as they were routed by the San Francisco 49ers 30-7 in a fairly uncompetitive contest. It’s clear that the Steelers need to be better moving forward in order to capitalize on some of the excitement surrounding their team entering the season, and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not start their 2023 season on the right foot, getting embarrassed by the San Francisco 49ers at home in a 30-7 loss in Week 1. Quarterback Kenny Pickett was swarmed all day long by a tenacious 49ers front and did not play well when he was given time to make a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have designs on competing with the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens in the NFC North Division. Based on the way things went in the opener for head coach Mike Tomlin and his Steelers, those plans may have to be scuttled. Mike Tomlin: “It was a failure on our part, in all areas.” […]

Kenny Pickett of the Pittsburgh Steelers is considered by many to be a talented player, but also the weak link of the team in some circles. Last season, the Steelers gunslinger had more interceptions than touchdowns, but that fact has not shaken his confidence. Pickett got the support of a Steelers Super Bowl winner in […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers get set for a clash against the San Francisco 49ers to kick off their 2023 season, there is uncertainty surrounding the Niners’ best player, Nick Bosa. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year is in the midst of a holdout and has not been with the team for well over […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett was trusted enough by head coach Mike Tomlin to start in 13 games as a rookie last season, and now he’s receiving even more responsibility in just his second year. Pickett has been named one of Pittsburgh’s captains for the 2023 NFL season, alongside T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward, and Miles […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are not considered one of the top teams in their division or conference heading into the 2023 season, but Mike Tomlin and his team are ready to show the world what they can do in their opening game against the San Francisco 49ers at home. “I think we’ll find out on Sept. […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to open the season against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, head coach Mike Tomlin delivered his support for quarterback Kenny Pickett, saying he believes he has become an emotional leader of the team. Pickett struggled throughout much of his rookie season with the Steelers, but he did make […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into year two of the Kenny Pickett era as they continue to turn the page following the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger. As head coach Mike Tomlin enters his 16th season coaching the Steelers, he’s leading one of the youngest rosters he’s ever had. Even with the youth, Tomlin is excited […]

Rookies like Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones often struggle with the rigor of professional football in their first NFL season. However, Jones isn’t that worried as he claims that Georgia football practices were tougher than Steelers practices, which Steelers coach Mike Tomlin can’t be thrilled to hear. Reporters caught up with the No. 14 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering the 2023 season with playoff hopes. If they want to make it, Kenny Pickett is going to need to take a giant step forward. After an up-and-down rookie season, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has seen quite a difference from Pickett, per Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. “The […]

In a surprising twist, the Pittsburgh Steelers played some of their starters in the final game of the preseason. It was just one drive, but the offense and defense had an impressive showing. Admittedly, it was against Atlanta’s backups. Still, it’s a good sign to see from a Steelers squad looking to contend this year. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to build on a 9-8 campaign in 2023 that saw the Steel City’s favorite team find a starting QB in Kenny Pickett. Head Coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers are hoping for improved play in 2023, and improved toughness in the trenches. The team’s offensive coordinator spoke highly of his […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin knows the value of building a physical defense, but he also knows the toll those hits can take on the players lined up opposite of them. Perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise, then, that Tomlin has opted to give third-year Steelers running back Najee Harris “less physical reps” at […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their second preseason game, a contest against the Buffalo Bills. Speaking on the possibility of seeing Kenny Pickett and the starting offense get more playing time in their second preseason tilt, head coach Mike Tomlin indicates that is a likely possibility, reports ProFootballTalk’s Myles Simmons. “We’ll play it by […]

Last year was an unfortunate one for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin in his rookie year. Fans were excited to see the speedster play, but he injured his foot right before the Steelers opened up the preseason. He attempted to return to the field after being injured for awhile, but he re-injured his foot […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are thrilled that T.J. Watt is getting in a full training camp after missing much of last year with a torn pectoral muscle. However, head coach Mike Tomlin is a little aggravated at how easy training camp has been for T.J. Watt against his offensive line, reports The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Brian Batko. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, and head coach Mike Tomlin spoke about his plan for how much Kenny Pickett will play in the game. “We’ll play it by ear. We’ll give him what he needs,” Mike Tomlin said, via Myles Simmons of Pro […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster rose to nationwide fame early in his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, learning under the tutelage Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Tomlin. He won his first ring with the Kansas City Chiefs last season, revitalizing his reputation while thriving in Andy Reid’s vaunted passing attack. Smith-Schuster’s stellar 2022 campaign earned him a payday in […]

The NFL season kicks off in a little over a month and all 32 teams have begun training camp. One interesting story line of the preseason so far was the absence of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from training camp. Fitzpatrick appeared at the first two practices of Steelers camp, but was then absent for […]

George Pickens has made headlines early in Pittsburgh Steelers training camp because of highlight-reel catches. However, the Steelers’ receiver still has some things to improve upon. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, for instance, believes George Pickens has to be better at dealing with officials. NFL officials were present at Steelers training camp on Wednesday, calling penalties […]

After becoming a familiar presence on the sideline during the first couple of days of NFL Training Camp when it began last Wednesday on Jul. 27, Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has been absent from the field over the last few days, dealing with a personal matter that head coach Mike Tomlin gave him […]

The trailer for the Week 5 showdown between the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos in Mile High City has already been made, and it’s got everyone buzzing, including Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. Of course, we are talking about the simmering feud between Jets shiny new quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Broncos head […]

On Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers held Day 2 of training camp, with most eyes on their young offensive core of second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett, second-year wide receiver George Pickens and Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson. Johnson, a third-round selection by the Steelers in the 2019 NFL Draft, is looking to have better numbers than […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping that quarterback Kenny Pickett proves to be a franchise quarterback this season, and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke about the progress he hopes to see from Pickett in his second season. “[T]is is the second lap around the track for him like it is all our second-year players,” Mike […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is astute, committed, excellent, and a number of other adjectives reserved for leaders that inspire the people they’re responsible for and instill key life lessons in those around them. He’s also a great football coach. With that in mind, there should be no question about whether or not Tomlin […]

ProFootballTalk is releasing their NFL head coach rankings, and a surprise at the top will shock Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots fans. Mike Tomlin has jumped Bill Belichick to claim the No. 2 spot on the list, as Belichick took the No. 3 spot on the PFT countdown, reports Steeler Nation’s Bob Quinn. Steelers […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is one of the most successful coaches in NFL history. Entering his 17th season as the sideline leader of the Steelers, Tomlin has never had a losing season as a head coach and has led Pittsburgh to 10 playoff appearances, seven division titles and one Super Bowl victory. Being […]

Mike Tomlin needed fast feet and an elite route runner so the Pittsburgh Steelers got Calvin Austin III during last year’s NFL Draft. They have yet to see the former Memphis football wideout in action due to his injury but that could change soon. The Steelers’ fourth-round pick had shown great promise during the 2022 […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden knows how big of an influence head coach Mike Tomlin is on the team. It goes beyond the Xs and Os, with Haden painting a picture of what it’s like to be mentored by one of the all-time greats not only in franchise history but in the history of […]