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Cordarrelle Patterson recruits another WR to Pittsburgh

RB Cordarrelle Patterson is performing well as a recruiter for the Steelers as he attempts to sway Jets’ WR Mike Williams.

The ‘Pittsburgh-Davante Adams’ trade drama couldn’t be properly retold without mentioning the excellent recruitment done by Steelers’ RB Cordarrelle Patterson.  While Patterson’s accomplishments speak for themselves, the seven-time All-Pro kick returner and running back earned his way into Steelers fans’ hearts through his social media recruiting alone.

While fans were left disappointed by the news of Adams being traded to the New York Jets, this didn’t stop the running back from his search for the next Steelers wide receiver.  In his national talent search, he looked far and wide, but ultimately decided to trace the next recruit back to the New York Jets, where the new arrival of Adams displaced another Jet’s receiver, Mike Williams.

 

Williams had recently signed with the Jets in the 2024 offseason, but health concerns caused his debut to be delayed until Week 2 of the regular season.  The former Chargers’ receiver is having his great talent wasted in a crowded Jets’ WR room, and Patterson is looking to capitalize on the opportunity for his team.

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Twitter reactions to the Steelers firing of Matt Canada

Here are some of our favorite reactions to the firing of Matt Canada.

On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced they had fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada. This was an early Christmas miracle for Steeler Nation and social media’s reaction to the move did not disappoint. Here are some of the best reactions to the news.

4 surprises from the Steelers snap counts vs the Raiders

Here are some numbers that stood out from the Steelers snap counts last week.

On Sunday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers used a late defensive stand to hold off the Las Vegas Raiders and extend its win streak to two games and move to 2-1 on the season. We’ve had a chance to pour over the gamebook and here are 4 things that stood out.

Steelers CB James Pierre’s role on defense still up in the air

Steelers DC Teryl Austin isn’t sure what the team will do with James Pierre.

One of the strongest performances on defense Friday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers was cornerback James Pierre. Pierre played 51 snaps which was the most of any Steelers defender and led the team with 10 total tackles.

Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin offered up his evaluation of Pierre’s performance and in the usual Steelers style, offered very little in terms of positive affirmations and instead keeps things all business.

“He plays hard. But I thought he left some plays out there that he could’ve made,” defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said. “I think he’s still in a position where he brings good value. But is he the 4th CB or the 5th CB and special teams guy? We don’t know.”

Pierre must take advantage of every defensive snap he can get as he remains caught up in a position battle. The team has Patrick Peterson, Joey Porter Jr., Levi Wallace and Chandon Sullivan as the team’s 3 primary corners and top reserve. This leaves two spots on the depth chart and Pierre isn’t alone fight for the spot.

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Seahawks signing of Devin Bush 1 of 10 free-agent moves to not overlook

Seattle’s signing of former Steelers linebacker Devin Bush made NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks’ list of top free-agent moves to not overlook.

The Seattle Seahawks added a few new faces to the roster during the first week of free agency, including former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, Devin Bush.

The move made NFL.com analyst Buck Brooks’ top-10 free agent signings so far that are not to be overlooked.

“Pete Carroll loves a reclamation project, as evidenced by his work with Geno Smith, among many others, during his tenure with the Seahawks,” Brooks writes. ‘Bush is next on the list as a former top-10 pick who struggled with injuries and inconsistency in Pittsburgh. Despite failing to live up to expectations as a Steeler, the ultra-competitive defender still has the dog in him that made the Michigan product a ballyhooed prospect in the Class of 2019.”

“If Carroll can crack the code and unlock the feisty defender who delivered a number of splash plays as a rookie, the Seahawks’ defense could rejoin the ranks of the elite with Bush and a group of junkyard dogs leading the way.”

The Eagles’ signing of former Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny also made Brooks’ list.

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Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick named to AP All-Pro first team

Minkah Fitzpatrick was the only Steeler named an All-Pro this season.

The NFL announced the 2022 All-Pro first and second teams on Friday, and only one Pittsburgh Steeler received recognition: safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

This is the third time in the last four years Fitzpatrick has been named an All-Pro since being traded to the Steelers. Fitzpatrick missed out in 2021, primarily because his role changed on the defense and he was relegated to being a run-stopper and wasn’t able to roam and make splash plays in the passing game.

Fitzpatrick was tied for the league lead with six interceptions in 2022. He also had 96 total tackles and 11 passes defended.

Fitzpatrick was named to the NFLPA’s inaugural All-Pro team, which was announced this week. Fitzpatrick was also voted team MVP by his teammates.

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Frigid Christmas Eve temperatures in Pittsburgh for Raiders vs Steelers

Christmas Eve game in Pittsburgh the coldest Derek Carr ever played in a Raiders uniform.

Weather warnings are happening across the country today. Basically the only parts of the country not affected are those west of the Rockies. Like Las Vegas. But the Raiders aren’t playing in Las Vegas today. They’re in Pittsburgh. Where it’s positively frozen.

As of 3pm local time, the temperatures are still in single digits, with a wind chill that makes it feel like sub zero temperatures.

The forecast says the winds should calm down by the start of the game at 8:15 local time. But the temperature is still expected to be just 14 degrees.

In case you were wondering, Derek Carr has never played in a game with temps this low before. And has never won a game with a temp below 37 degrees. That temp is gonna seem downright tropical compared to the temperature for tonight’s game.

Typically what this means is lower scoring games with each team relying more on the ground game. That ball is as hard as a rock and so is the field while the players will be wearing more gear to try and stay warm. That’s a recipe for turnovers.

Chase Claypool getting comfortable with Mitch Trubisky as QB

Former UNC football QB Mitch Trubisky is building a good relationship with WR Chase Claypool during OTAs with the Pittsburg Steelers.

After a season as a backup quarterback for the Buffalo Bills and in a locker room alongside star quarterback [autotag]Josh Allen[/autotag], former UNC football standout [autotag]Mitch Trubisky[/autotag] as ready for his second chance as a starting QB in the NFL.

Trubisky, who signed with the Pittsburg Steelers this offseason, is trending as the starting quarterback as OTAs and minicamps are going on.

It also doesn’t hurt to have good chemistry with the No. 1 wide receiver on the team in [autotag]Chase Claypool[/autotag].

Claypool talked about his relationship with the former UNC quarterback earlier this week.

“He’s an awesome guy. He’s easy to get along with, easy to talk to and he’s very forgiving if you make a mistake. He doesn’t care, just moves on to the next play,” Claypool said. “I think just because he always comes and talks to you after something doesn’t go perfectly, you know exactly what to do next time so you can build off it.”

Trubisky started 50 of 51 games during his four years in Chicago. He had 64 touchdowns and 37 interceptions with the Bears while throwing for 10,609 yards.

His best season was in 2018, his second season, when he threw 28 touchdowns to just 12 interceptions while leading the Bears to an 11-3 record in 14 starts. He was also named to the Pro Bowl that season.

Time will tell if Trubisky will be able to revitalize his career as the once No. 2 overall draft pick, but though the first few months on the Steelers roster, he seems to be doing all of the right things.

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Steelers vs Titans: DL Isaiah Buggs downgraded to OUT

The Steelers won’t get Isaiah Buggs back this week.

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When the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Tennessee Titans on Sunday,  they will do it without defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs.

The team announced on Saturday that the ankle injury Buggs has been dealing with won’t let him go this weekend. The team had originally listed Buggs as questionable.

Some good news along the defensive line as injured defensive tackle Carlos Davis is healthy and will be available. The Steelers defensive line has taken a beating this season and is operating with minimal talent not named Cam Heyward.

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How to watch and stream Broncos’ game vs. Steelers

Let’s go, Broncos! Let’s beat the Steelers!

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The Denver Broncos (3-1) will go on the road to face the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-3) in Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season at Heinz Field on Sunday, Oct. 10.

Kickoff is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. MT and the game will be broadcast regionally on select Fox stations. In-market fans can live stream fuboTV (free 7-day trial).

Brandon Gaudin (play-by-play) and Mark Schlereth (analyst) will call the game for Fox with Sarah Kusto reporting from the sideline.

On the radio, the game will air nationally on ESPN Radio. Locally, the AFC showdown will air on KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM and on The Fox 103.5 FM.

Fans in the green areas on the map below will get the game on local Fox channels, according to 506sports.com.

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To view which games will air in the other parts of the map, visit 506sports.com.

The Broncos lead the all-times series against the Steelers 15-9-1, including four wins in their last six meetings with Pittsburgh.

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