Nick O'Connor

Posts By Nick O'Connor

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  Minkah Fitzpatrick Leading AFC Free Safeties In Pro Bowl Voting

  In a year where not many things have gone to plan for the Pittsburgh Steelers, there has been one extremely bright spot...

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  Mike Tomlin Loves Seeing Ex-Steeler Mike Mitchell Flourish In Coaching Career

  Often, when one thinks about the Pittsburgh Steelers era of 2014-2017, their mind goes directly to the offensive side of the ball....

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  Ben Roethlisberger Believes ‘Ill-Timed Plays’ Led To Offensive Struggles For Steelers

  The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a devastating 37-30 loss this past Sunday when the Cincinnati Bengals came to town, which almost certainly put...

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  ‘What They Feel Outside This Building Really Doesn’t Matter,’ Austin On Highsmith’s Success

  Apart from Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Pittsburgh Steelers had arguably their best defensive showing of the year against the...

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  Heyward Praises Sutton, Spillane For Strong Play And Stellar Communication

  Before the season started, the defense of the Pittsburgh Steelers was supposed to be the side of the ball that kept them...

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  ‘A Lot On His Plate:’ Heath Miller Hopes Steelers’ Run Game Can Take Pressure Off Kenny Pickett

  Up until yesterday’s game, the Pittsburgh Steelers had not been able to effectively play the brand of football that Pittsburgh has become...

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  ‘He Plays To Win As Opposed To Lose:’ Tomlin Praises Pickett’s Mentality

  For a team with a tremendous history of success, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in unchartered territory at 2-6 coming off of...

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  Teryl Austin Sees T.J. Watt’s Return Creating ‘Ripple Effect’ To Benefit Steelers’ Defense

  While there are many differences between last year’s playoff-bound Pittsburgh Steelers and the current 2-6 team, perhaps no difference is greater than...

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  Steelers Unveil Hall Of Honor Museum

  The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most, if not the number one, most storied franchise in the NFL, so it seems...

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  Bengals Place CB Chidobe Awuzie On Injured Reserve

  After the Pittsburgh Steelers enjoy their bye week, they will be two weeks away from an important rematch with a divisional rival...

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  Mike Tomlin Argues NCAA Should Allow Players More Time To Focus On Football

  While Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin surely has his hands full during the bye week as his team sits at a...

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  Najee Harris Embracing Challenge Of Turning Steelers Around

  The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to their in-state rival this weekend in the Philadelphia Eagles, who many believe are currently the best...

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  Steelers Need To Limit Turnovers, Win On Weighty Downs To Beat Dolphins, Tomlin Says

  The Pittsburgh Steelers will be under the lights for a primetime showdown versus the Miami Dolphins tomorrow night, as they look to...

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  Tomlin Says Steelers Have To Limit Tyreek Hill, Dolphins’ Passing Attack,: ‘We Better Keep A Lid On It’

  The Pittsburgh Steelers will look to build upon their newfound momentum this week, as they travel south to face the Miami Dolphins...

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  Connor Heyward Looks To Take Advantage Of Sunday’s Opportunity

  Last Sunday against the Buffalo Bills was a complete decimation of the Pittsburgh Steelers, not only on the scoreboard, but from a...