Posts By John J. Kurcina
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ArticleBatko: Week 1 Game In Arthur Smith’s Return To Atlanta Will ‘Set Tone’ For Steelers’ Season
The Pittsburgh Steelers start training camp next week, which means fall is just around the corner, and with it the beginning of...
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Rosenthal: Pittsburgh’s Front Seven ‘Reminds Me Of Steelers In 2000s And Early 2010s’
The Pittsburgh Steelers built a brand on defense for the better part of the last half-century. From the “Steel Curtain” in the...
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No Supe For You: SI’s Orr Doesn’t See Steelers Contending For Lombardi Trophy This Season
Training camp is still several weeks away, but that isn’t stopping astute football analysts from capitalizing on the mid-July sports lull. There’s...
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Steelers Beat Writer Expects TE Pat Freiermuth To Catch On As Team’s ‘De Facto’ No. 2 Receiver
It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of question marks in their receiving room heading into the 2024 season....
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Ray Fittipaldo Doesn’t Give Mike Tomlin A Pass For Lack Of Postseason Success
Despite the Pittsburgh Steelers’ success over the last decade – they have yet to finish a season with a losing record —...
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‘Accuracy Is Going To Be Paramount:’ Justin Fields Will Have To Allay Concerns From OTAs
Concerns over Justin Fields’ accuracy during OTAs spread like wildfire over the past few weeks. Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo clarified his comments...
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Mike Florio: Steelers Fans Are ‘Going To Fall In Love’ With Justin Fields
At this point in the NFL offseason, it seems as if every NFL commentator has picked a side in the never-ending Russell...
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‘He’s Got It All:’ Troy Fautanu’s Progress A Product Of Spring Battles With T.J. Watt.
The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their mandatory minicamp on June 13, concluding the third and final phase of the NFL’s offseason program....
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Article‘A Football Sponge’: Joey Porter Jr. Impressing Donte Jackson
Joey Porter Jr. played up to his father’s standard as a rookie for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. The second-round cornerback out...
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ArticleIsaac Seumalo Praises Zach Frazier, Says Don’t Count Out Nate Herbig At Center
The Pittsburgh Steelers went heavy on offensive lineman in the 2024 NFL Draft, with the expectation of at least one or two...
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ArticleESPN’s Tim Hasselbeck Says Steelers Should Start Justin Fields Right Away
With OTAs kicking off today, the Pittsburgh Steelers have received lots of attention in the NFL world, from Cam Heyward’s contract situation...
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Article‘Going To Shock A Lot Of People:’ Ryan Leaf Predicts Russell Wilson Rebound
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation has been debated endlessly this offseason, with extensive discourse surrounding both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and...
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Article‘I Was Never Supposed To Leave Pittsburgh:’ Bryant McFadden Reflects On Football Journey
Pittsburgh isn’t the most glamorous destination for professional football players, but once players get a taste of the Steel City, it’s hard...
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ArticleCBS Sports Gives Steelers’ Draft Top Billing: ‘Likely Walked Away With At Least 5 Starters’
It’s been a week-and-a-half since the 2024 NFL Draft, and analysts still can’t stop praising the Pittsburgh Steelers’ draft class. In an...
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ArticleFormer Browns Scatback Duke Johnson Calls It A Career
Former Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL today via his Instagram. Johnson was selected out of...
