Chris Adamski stories, Page 93
Steelers not panicking about playoff hopes
For the second time in less than a month, the Pittsburgh Steelers returned home from a shellacking that was one of the biggest-margin defeats of the Mike Tomlin era. “That,” receiver Diontae Johnson said Monday of the prior day’s 36-10 loss in Kansas City, “was embarrassing.” So was the 31-point...
Steelers OL coach Adrian Klemm leaves team, accepts job at Oregon
Adrian Klemm has left his job as Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach, effective immediately, to accept a position on the staff at the University of Oregon. A Steelers spokesman announced the move via his verified Twitter account, adding that assistant offensive line coach Chris Morgan will assume Klemm’s duties for...
Despite blowout loss, Steelers still have path to playoffs
The 36-10 loss in Kansas City on Sunday was like a big hunk of stale coal. But in the spirit of the Christmas season, how about a little black-and-gold helping of hope? If the Pittsburgh Steelers can manage to win their final two games, two weeks from now they might...
T.J. Watt the only one who doesn’t like talking about his dominant season for Steelers
From having two sacks in the season opener to missing a pair of game because of injury and racking up multiple sacks in seven of 12 games played this season, T.J. Watt is on pace to break the NFL’s single-season sacks record. Likewise, any time the Pittsburgh Steelers’ star outside...
Steelers Four Downs: No matter the method, offensive line rating among worst in NFL
1. The line is offensive Fans complain about it. The playcalling appears handcuffed by it. Troy Aikman seemed incredulous by it. And the number-crunchers agree: the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line is one of the worst in the NFL. Fourteen games into the 2021 season, sample-size is no longer an issue,...
Called ‘The Grinch,’ Najee Harris hopes to finally break long run for Steelers
Najee Harris has a wide smile he wears often, and his interactions with media are typically gregarious and friendly. So it was surprising when the rookie running back revealed what some of Pittsburgh Steelers teammates call him. “They call me ‘The Grinch’ around here,” Harris said after the Christmas Eve...
Montravius Adams activated off Steelers’ covid list, 5 players remain on it
Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Montravius Adams was activated Friday, meaning for the time being the number of players on the covid-19 list is shrinking rather than growing — a positive development 48 hours before their game at the Kansas City Chiefs. Adams missed this past Sunday’s game against the Tennessee...
Pat Freiermuth, Chris Wormley ruled out for Steelers vs. Chiefs
In addition to a covid list that included one starter among five players on the active roster, the Pittsburgh Steelers will head to Kansas City without two other starters because of injury. Tight end Pat Freiermuth and defensive lineman Chris Wormley were ruled out for Sunday’s game at the Chiefs....
Steelers defensive stars T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward voted to Pro Bowl
Defensive stars T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward were voted to the Pro Bowl on Wednesday, giving the Pittsburgh Steelers multiple representatives at the NFL’s all-star game for the 21st consecutive season. For Heyward, the 32-year-old defensive tackle, this is the fifth consecutive season he has been honored. Watt’s Pro Bowl...
In concussion protocol, Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth does not practice
The first official word about Pat Freiermuth was not encouraging aftrer he was evaluated for a possible concussion. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ standout rookie tight end did not practice Wednesday, according to the league-mandated injury report. That would suggest he has not made sufficient progress while in protocol after absorbing a...
Steelers starting guard Kevin Dotson cleared for return to practice
Starting left guard Kevin Dotson returned to Pittsburgh Steelers practice Wednesday, the team announced, opening a window in which he can return to game action as he recovers from an ankle injury. Dotson has not played since suffering the injury during the first series of a tie with the Detroit...
ILBs Devin Bush, Marcus Allen, OT Zach Banner added to Steelers’ covid list
A day after the names piled up on the covid-19 list of their next opponent, the Pittsburgh Steelers had some apparent positive tests of their own. Starting inside linebacker Devin Bush joined backup offensive tackle Zach Banner and backup inside linebacker Macus Allen on the Steelers’ covid list, it was...
Statistically poor Steelers somehow in thick of AFC playoff race
As the final week of December approaches, the Pittsburgh Steelers rank third worst in total defense, fifth worst in total offense and fifth worst in point differential in the 16-team AFC. Yet, only three teams have fewer losses. A Christmas miracle? No, that’s what the oddsmakers would call a Steelers...
‘Joe Money’ — Haden’s return instrumental in big day for Steelers defense
Joe Haden is among a dwindling few NFL players whose official weight is less than 200 pounds. Haden, though, proved big Sunday — both in his physical strength and his sage-like presence in returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers. “We let everyone know that Joe lifts weights with that last stop,”...
Steelers notes: T.J. Watt breaks team sacks record, Pat Freiermuth in concussion protocol
T.J. Watt ended up breaking the Pittsburgh Steelers’ single-season sacks record roughly 45 minutes before anyone knew he did. Watt was announced as the Steelers’ season sacks king after a 10-yard takedown of Ryan Tannehill 7 minutes into the third quarter of Sunday’s 19-13 Steelers win against the Tennessee Titans....
Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger now 5th in all-time passing yards, has 1st rush TD in 3 years
On a day in which he became the NFL’s fifth all-time leading passer, Ben Roethlisberger instead was cracking jokes about his … running? “I thought I broke the all-time Heinz rushing record,” he said when asked about a shot of him caught CBS cameras during Sunday’s game, “so I was...
Bud Dupree ‘emotional’ playing Steelers; Titans’ Kevin Byard calls officiating ‘complete B.S.’Video
Before the game, Bud Dupree shared long embraces and what appeared to be warm conversations. After it, Dupree was all smiles posing for a photo with former teammates. In between, he sacked an old friend — but left with a loss. It was an eventful return to Pittsburgh for Dupree...
Steelers show success with no-huddle, so why not run it more often? Answer is not so simple
Correlation is not necessarily causation, but tell that to frustrated fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Twice in a span of 19 days, their team nearly pulled off two of the biggest comebacks in franchise history, erasing a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit Nov. 21 at the Los Angeles Chargers and scoring 28...
OL Rashaad Coward called up, DL Isaiah Buggs ruled out for Steelers vs. Titans
The Pittsburgh Steelers reinforced their depth on the offensive line by calling up Rashaad Coward from the practice squad to be available for Sunday’s home game against the Tennessee Titans. The Steelers also announced Saturday that reserve defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was downgraded to “out” on the league-mandated game status...
Steelers Four Downs: Najee Harris under siege by defenders quickly
1. Happy with Harris In today’s NFL world, it’s become controversial to invest too many resources in running backs. That made the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round draft choice of Najee Harris one to keep an eye on. So far, the traditional measures of results have been mixed. But what about a...
Steelers vs. Titans: Joe Haden questionable but Alex Highsmith, Robert Spillane to play
It has been more than a month since Joe Haden was able to play in a game. While it is yet to be assured he will play Sunday, the veteran Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback appears to be as close as he has been since suffering a foot injury Nov. 14. Haden...
Steelers’ Najee Harris — again — reiterates he’s not concerned with heavy workload
His usual post-practice Friday session with media was moved from in-person outdoors to a Zoom format. But for Najee Harris, one thing remained the same: fielding questions about whether he is concerned about the heavy workload he has shouldered as a rookie running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. “You guys...
Steelers T.J. Watt says he’s going to play vs. Titans
T.J. Watt didn’t make everyone wait for the Pittsburgh Steelers to release their injury status report regarding Sunday’s scheduled home game against the Tennessee Titans. “I’m going to play,” Watt said early Friday afternoon. When the injury report cane out more than 3½ hours later, Watt was listed as a...
Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth moves on from failed catch at end of last game
In the immediate aftermath of having his hands on the ball on the final play of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most recent loss, tight end Pat Freiermuth was said to be “taking it hard.” For a rookie who has made a name for himself because of his reliable hands and “combat-catch”...
Titans prep to play at Steelers by playing ‘Renegade’ and ‘Black and Yellow’ at practice
With a trip to the ‘Burgh soon scheduled, the Tennessee Titans are preparing for what they might encounter at Heinz Field. At least, what they might hear there. During Thursday’s practice, among the music the Titans played was “Renegade” and “Black and Yellow,” according to a post to the verified...
