Posts By John J. Kurcina
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ArticleCBS Sports Ranks Steelers In ‘Wild Card’ Tier Of AFC Contenders
It’s been a little while since the Pittsburgh Steelers were considered a top contender in the AFC heading into a new NFL...
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Pryor Believes Cordarrelle Patterson Gives Steelers ‘Extra Wrinkle’ In Goal-Line Packages
Cordarrelle Patterson was one of the most interesting signings the Pittsburgh Steelers made in the offseason. The 33-year-old has experience as a...
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The Athletic: Revamped Steelers Offense ‘Will Be Ugly Early In The Season’
The Pittsburgh Steelers rebuilt their offense this offseason after finishing in the bottom 10 in the NFL in points and yards per...
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‘Somebody Said Something About Your Mom’: Beanie Bishop Jr. Gives Glimpse Into How Mike Tomlin Motivates
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest unanswered question isn’t Russell Wilson or Justin Fields. Nor is it which wide receivers will step up outside...
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‘He Absolutely Could:’ Steelers Open To Playing DeMarvin Leal At Outside Linebacker
Defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal had a rough 2023 season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. A third-round pick in 2022, he was expected to...
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Former GM Michael Lombardi Suggests Steelers Make Phone Call To QB Ryan Tannehill: ‘He Knows Arthur’s Offense’
Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Ryan Tannehill? That’s what former NFL general manager Michael Lombardi floated during a Tuesday appearance on the Pat...
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ArticleAnalyst Believes George Pickens Could Make First Pro Bowl, ‘Lead NFL In Targets’
The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t exactly been flooded with Pro Bowl selections in recent years, with OLB T.J. Watt and FS Minkah Fitzpatrick...
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Maurice Jones-Drew Ranks Najee Harris As Average Starting RB
Najee Harris had an up-and-down season in 2023, a slow start to the year before finishing strong in the back half of...
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ArticleUDFA LB Jacoby Windmon Earns Top 10 Rookie PFF Grade In Preseason Week 1
One Pittsburgh Steelers player finished with a top 10 rookie Pro Football Focus grade in Week 1 of the preseason. It wasn’t...
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ArticleJames Daniels: ‘Complete Trust’ In OC Arthur Smith Is Something Steelers Have Not Had Before
The Pittsburgh Steelers fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada midway through last season, after he captained one of the worst offenses in the...
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‘George Is Awesome:’ Steelers WR Coach Says He And Pickens Have ‘Great’ Relationship
First-year Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver coach Zach Azzanni is not afraid to push his receivers. One exchange between Azzanni and wide receiver...
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ArticleRookies On The Rise: Troy Fautanu, Payton Wilson Exceeding Expectations, Dulac Says
We’re just a few days into Pittsburgh Steelers training camp at Saint Vincent College, and a pair of rookies are already showcasing...
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ArticleKaboly Says Justin Fields Making Most Of QB1 Reps But Still Sees Russell Wilson As Week 1 Starter
Russell Wilson missed the first four practices of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp with a tweaked calf muscle, giving Justin Fields extensive first-team...
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ArticleMaking The Grade: Patrick Queen An ‘A+ Player’ And Trash Talker, Mark Kaboly Says
When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Patrick Queen to a three-year, $41 million-dollar contract this offseason, they were expecting him to be an...
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ArticleAll Depends On QB For Steelers To Move From ‘Curiosity’ To Contender, Says Ian Rapoport
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been an anomaly in the post-Ben Roethlisberger era. Despite bottom-tier quarterback play, despite playing in the toughest division...
