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• Antonio Brown: Ben Roethlisberger is the only reason I started for the Steelers

  23-06-2024 17:06 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Brown spoke about Big Ben on The Pivot Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown were the best one-two punch in the NFL for a half-decade.From 2013-18, Brown caught 100+ passes in each season, led the NFL in receptions in 2014 and 2015, and led the league in yards in 2014 and 2017. He made the Pro Bowl in all six seasons, and was a four-time First-Team All-Pro.
  Appearing on The Pivot, Brown explained that if not for Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers ma
  
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• Analyst says Steelers should use Justin Fields as read-option running back

  02-07-2024 17:36 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images This is quite the thought There has been plenty of talk about how the Pittsburgh Steelers will utilize Justin Fields.There were jokes from Jaylen Warren who said that special teams coach Danny Smith had wanted to use Fields on kickoffs, and then the Madden NFL 25 trailer showed Fields returning a kick.Now, Connor Orr of Sports Illustrated says the Steelers should take advantage of Fields running ability in another way.“Picture third-and-six from the oppone
  
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• Steelers offensive line named top 10 unit in the NFL

  02-07-2024 17:18 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The new o-line is getting a lot of attention The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled up front for the last three years.
  Since 2021, Pittsburgh has gone through the likes of Kendrick Green and Mason Cole at center, while also having poor showings from Dan Moore at left tackle. However, it looks like the Steelers are getting back on the right track on the offensive line. They drafted tackle Troy Fautanu and center Zach Frazier in the first two rounds of the 2024 NF
  
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• What the Steelers need to do to win more than 10 games in 2024

  02-07-2024 13:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports How Pittsburgh can go from an average record to a contender record After having four straight 10-plus win seasons in the mid-2010’s, the Steelers now find themselves with just one in the past five years. Now, coming off of their most active off-season in a long time, here are some things the Steelers can do in 2024 to secure over 10 wins and yet another winning season for Mike Tomlin.
  1. Consistent QB playCharles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
  Whether it be Russe
  
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• Who is the best Steelers quarterback of all time? Vote now

  02-07-2024 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Help us build the Ultimate All-Time Steelers roster! In case you missed it: Behind The Steel Curtain is assembling the ultimate “All-Time Steelers roster” as voted on by you — Steelers fans! Every weekday leading up to training camp, we’ll be posting a poll for you to vote for the best players at each position.The final “All-Time Steelers’ roster” will be officially unveiled on Wednesday, July 24 — the day before
  
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• Steelers cornerback ranks top-5 among CBs in man coverage for 2023

  01-07-2024 22:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports ... and it’s probably not the cornerback you think Pro Football Focus recently dropped their highest-graded cornerbacks in man coverage list, and Pittsburgh Steelers fans will be excited to see a familiar name in the mix. View this post on InstagramA post shared by PFF (@profootballfocus)Surprising to some, it is not the Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback you thought you might see (Joey Porter Jr.). It’s actually the Steelers’ new offseason acquisition,
  
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• Steelers’ George Pickens named most underrated wide receiver in the NFL

  01-07-2024 20:51 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Steelers’ star continues to get national love The Pittsburgh Steelers are thin at the receiver position outside of George Pickens.Pickens has quickly become one of the most exciting receivers to watch in the NFL, and his production in his sophomore campaign increased substantially from Year One.Pickens had his first 1,000 yard season, totaling 1,140 yards on 63 catches and a league-leading 18.1 yards per catch.The Steelers will expect No. 1 production
  
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• Steelers’ top-5 plays of the 2023 season

  01-07-2024 19:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Ranking moments from flashy plays to game-changing swings With another season in the books, Pittsburgh Steelers fans were once again left with plenty of heart-racing moments in 2023. From the highlight reel plays to the most important moments, here are the top five plays from the Steelers' 2023 season.
  5. Jaylen Warren’s wheels
  #Steelers RB Jaylen Warren just went 74 yards to the house on the Browns defense to open the second half. pic.twitter.co
  
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• Who is the best Steelers HC of all-time? Vote now

  01-07-2024 18:55 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images In case you missed it: Behind The Steel Curtain is assembling the ultimate “All-Time Steelers roster” as voted on by you — Steelers fans! Every weekday leading up to training camp, we’ll be posting a poll for you to vote for the best players at each position.The final “All-Time Steelers’ roster” will be officially unveiled on Wednesday, July 24 — the day before Steelers 2024 training camp kickoff!
  Before building the
  
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• VOTE NOW for the Ultimate All-Time Steelers roster

  01-07-2024 18:54 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  The best Steelers roster in the history of the franchise, as voted by you — the fans Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is just around the corner, which means we’re one step closer to finalizing the 53-man roster for the 2024 NFL season.
  ... but what about the Ultimate All-Time Steelers roster? It’s about time we finalize that one, too.But we can’t do it without the help of you — the fans of the best d*mn NFL franchise in the land. So, every day, leading up to the s
  
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• Former NFL GM says he likes how Justin Fields fits in Arthur Smith’s offense

  30-06-2024 23:20 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The summer of Justin Fields takes continuesAppearing on “The Sick Podcast - Steelers Crazy,” former NFL GM Randy Mueller shared his thoughts on new Steelers QB Justin Fields and much more.
  Mueller has almost three decades of NFL Front office experience, including stints with the New Orleans Saints (2000-01) and Miami Dolphins (2005-07) as GM, as well as Senior executive of football operations for the Los Angeles Chargers (2008-2018). He mentioned tha
  
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• Steelers DL Breiden Fehoko highlights two players who have impressed this offseason

  30-06-2024 17:10 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images These two players have stuck out The Pittsburgh Steelers have two very compelling position groups on either side of the ball.The wide receivers in Pittsburgh have been talked about at length for the lack of stars they have, and how someone needs to step up. The cornerback room is filled with young talent that seem to only be making each other better.
  In an appearance on Derrick Bell’s YouTube channel, defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko highlighted Calvin A
  
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• Steelers fans should keep an eye on two Colorado Buffaloes this season

  29-06-2024 23:34 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  James Snook-USA TODAY Sports It’s never too early to think about the 2025 NFL Draft, right? In the blink of an eye, the 2025 NCAA college football season is now under two months away. When Florida State and Georgia Tech kickoff on Saturday, August 24th in Dublin, the sport we’ve been pining for will officially have returned.That means Steelers fans will begin to get a read on some of the upcoming talent in the 2025 NFL Draft, and before you know it, mock drafts will be flowing.Even i
  
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• Friday Happy Hour Open Thread: Nepotism edition

  29-06-2024 00:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images Happy Friday, Steelers fans!Gather round for another opportunity to chat with your fellow Steelers fans, enjoying this downtime before things ramp up heading into training camp.Whatcha up to tonight? Whatcha eating, drinking?
  Here in H-Town, we’re headed out for another double-header at our adult kickball league. We’ve started the season 6-0, hoping to continue our undefeated streak!! Wish us luck!
  Now, onto the chatter:The Lakers just drafted Br
  
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• Brandon Aiyuk names Steelers as a team he would like to play for in 2024

  28-06-2024 22:53 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The 49ers receiver is still without a contract extension The Pittsburgh Steelers have been connected to Brandon Aiyuk for nearly three months.The San Francisco 49ers receiver is seeking an extension that pays him within the $30 million per year range, and judging from his appearance on The Pivot, the two sides don’t seem to be close to a deal.Leading up to the NFL Draft, the Steelers were labeled as a team that could be in the mix for the star receiver, an
  
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• 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk spotted wearing a Pittsburgh Pirates hat on Instagram Live

  28-06-2024 17:59 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The Mike Tomlin-lookalike continues to fuel the rumor mill as he seeks a new contract. San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk continues to feed the rumor mill as he seeks his new contract. This time, he was spotted on Instagram Live pulling up to 49ers headquarters... which you’d think is a sign things are trending positively for him and the team in their quest to come to terms on a new deal.
  ... however, in that very video, Aiyuk was wearing a Pittsburgh P
  
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• Submit your questions for Steelers pre-training camp mailbag

  28-06-2024 16:34 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Get your questions in We still have about three and a half weeks until the Pittsburgh Steelers report to St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA for training camp.In that lull period to fill the void, we’ll start to reintegrate our mailbag posts into the rotation as we start getting closer to football being played again. Submit your questions and return tomorrow to see the answers.
  Questions can be submitted in the comment section of this post. Thank you to the
  
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• Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin ranked as top five coach in the NFL

  28-06-2024 00:27 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The longest tenured NFL head coach is still amongst the best in the league Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is now the longest tenured head coach in the NFL after Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots parted ways.Tomlin is entering his 18th season as the head coach of the Steelers, which is the second-longest reign of any coach in franchise history, trailing only Chuck Knoll.Ahead of the 2024 season, PFF ranked their top 10 head coaches in the NF
  
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• Steelers defensive line named top 10 in the NFL

  27-06-2024 17:43 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The Steelers’ defensive line gets some love The Pittsburgh Steelers have a respectable collection of talent on their defensive line.Cam Heyward is a three-time All-Pro and still a top 10 player at his position, while Keeanu Benton is a rising star and Larry Ogunjobi is a respected veteran who appeared in all 17 games last season.
  Off the edge, the Steelers have one of the most dominant pass rush duos in the NFL in three-time sack leader T.J. Watt and A
  
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• Steelers’ best, worst salary values in 2024

  27-06-2024 16:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have some excellent salary values on their books for the 2024 season. However they also have some players on the roster that are making a pretty penny and not giving the team much value in return.
  Here’s a look at some of the Steelers’ best and worst contract values for the 2024 season, with salary cap data courtesy of Over The Cap.
  Steelers’ best contract values 2024
  QB Russell Wilson
  2024 cap hit: $1.21 million
  Russell
  
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• Steelers QB Russell Wilson training with Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf

  26-06-2024 21:16 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The two former teammates were training in California There has been so much chatter surrounding the moves the Pittsburgh Steelers have made this offseason, and the transactions they have yet to make - most notably at the receiver position. While the Steelers acquired both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields at quarterback, they also sent away wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers, which left a hole that is still unfilled.
  One name that has been flo
  
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• Can Najee Harris have a better Steelers career than Le’Veon Bell?

  26-06-2024 15:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports What the Alabama product needs to do to solidify himself in Pittsburgh lore There is no question that Le’Veon Bell is the best Pittsburgh Steelers running back since the Franco Harris and Jerome Bettis’ of the world. However, as Najee Harris posted his third-straight 1,000-plus rushing yard season, is there a chance he overtakes Bell for that position?
  While Bell has more overall yards in his 1,000-plus-yard seasons, the two are tied with three a pie
  
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• Steelers Read & React: Who has the most riding on the 2024 season?

  26-06-2024 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK Ryan Parish and Ryland Bickley tackle the week’s hottest topics. This week: which (non-QB) Steeler has the most at stake in 2024, and what’s the one Tomlinism to rule them all? Well, Steelers Nation, we’ve mostly made it through June, which means we are roughly one month away from the start of training camp on July 24. We’re so close to football in pads again. Soon enough we’ll be trying our best to suss out who is winning the
  
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• What is the ceiling for Steelers WR George Pickens?

  25-06-2024 20:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports How a new opportunity for the Steelers wideout could mean big things in 2024-25 George Pickens will have the least help he has had in his career to this point as he enters the 2024-25 season. The departure of Diontae Johnson opens up the No. 1 receiver slot as well as a boatload of potential for the third-year receiver.
  As the No. 2 man in 2023-24, Pickens hauled in 63 receptions for 1,140 yards. This averages 18.2 yards per catch, the best in the NFL.
  Pickens a
  
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• PFF ranks Joey Porter 32nd amongst NFL cornerbacks

  25-06-2024 19:33 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images This is absurd It didn’t take long for Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr to make an impact as a rookie.Of all cornerbacks with at least 150 coverage snaps, the Penn State product allowed the third-lowest reception percentage in the NFL. He finished fifth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting, tied with fellow cornerback stud Brian Branch from the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker YaYa Diaby.
  However, that type of high-level pl
  
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• Steelers OC Arthur Smith named as coach under most pressure in 2024

  25-06-2024 16:46 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator in late January. After three seasons with Matt Canada, the latter two being dreadful in almost every aspect of offense, Pittsburgh fired Canada the week of Thanksgiving in 2023. Smith was let go as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons after four years and subsequently hired by Pittsburgh.While it’s hard to see the Steelers somehow being worse offensively, Smith is under pressure nonetheless.
  
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• Steelers listed in top half of PFT’s pre-camp power rankings

  24-06-2024 22:49 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The Steelers get a favorable ranking The Pittsburgh Steelers were a playoff team in 2024 after finishing 10-7. And after an offseason full of upgrades at quarterback, offensive coordinator, and on the defensive side of the ball, Pittsburgh feels like a team that should be right back in the AFC playoff hunt. Not only should they be in the playoff hunt, they can hopefully end their eight year drought of losing in the playoffs.NBC’s Pro Football Talk seems to
  
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• Steelers Mt. Rushmore revealed

  24-06-2024 21:38 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images NFL Throwback reveals their Mt. Rushmore The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL.The Steelers have 32 former players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and others that will be enshrined in Canton in the coming years. NFL Throwback put together Mt. Rushmores for all 32 NFL teams, and revealed their big four Steelers - Joe Greene, Jack Lambert, Terry Bradshaw, and Ben Roethlisberger.
  The Steelers Mt. Rushmore, per NFL Throwback.Fa
  
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• Ranking AFC North rivalries from worst to best ahead of 2024

  24-06-2024 18:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports A tier list of head-to-head AFC North matchups With HBO unveiling that this year's in-season Hard Knocks will feature the entirety of the AFC North, let us dive into the best rivalries within the division from bottom to top.
  This ranking system features another tier list and will be judged on entertainment value coming into the 2024-25 season.
  F tierKareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK
  Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals
  While each rivalry has an a
  
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• Steelers safety DeShon Elliott says NFL doesn’t pay players enough to play 18 games

  24-06-2024 00:24 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The NFL has hinted at moving towards an 18-game schedule NFL commissioner has brought up the idea of an 18-game schedule a lot over the last year, citing a change from three preseason games to two and adding an additional regular season contest to the already-bloated NFL regular season.Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott disagrees with the idea of adding another game, saying players don’t get paid enough as is.
  “They’re not paying us eno
  
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