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First Call: ‘Ongoing dialogue’ between Steelers and Aaron Rodgers; team interested in college QBs
Thursday’s “First Call” has the latest spin on the Aaron Rodgers saga from a Pittsburgh perspective. There’s news about some potential college quarterbacks in the draft, as well. The Steelers are lobbying for some changes to free agency. And we have career updates regarding a pair of former Steelers. One...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans want more heat on ownership and more optimism about QBs
What did I learn from “U mad, bro?” this week? Hmm. Well, let’s see. I learned that I am too hard on the Pittsburgh Steelers, but I’m not hard enough on the owner. I learned that Steelers fans are somewhere between irrational optimism and hopeless depression. And I learned that...
Penguins’ response to blown lead personifies changing view of Tristan Jarry’s improved playVideo
It used to be that a result like Tuesday’s would be the type that would get a Penguins goalie skewered in Pittsburgh. Particularly Tristan Jarry. Even if he had little to do with the collapse. The Penguins blew a 2-0 lead in the third period to the New York Islanders...
First Call: Steelers reportedly ‘getting closer’ on QB situation; Bill Cowher endorses Russell Wilson
We might have some movement on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback front, and it may be Aaron Rodgers-related. Bill Cowher has some thoughts on what the Steelers should do at quarterback. A little controversy is following a new Steeler out of Cleveland. And we have an update on Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit...
Tim Benz: On Steelers QB front, Cam Heyward speaks for all of us when he says, ‘Ugghh’
On his most recent “Not Just Football” podcast, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cameron Heyward had a lot to say about the team’s elongated quarterback search. When he ran out of words, he actually said a lot more. “I think, just (insert exasperated sigh here) … I want to play football,”...
First Call: Steelers have ‘checked in’ on Joe Flacco; Aaron Rodgers may drag decision until the draft
Tuesday’s “First Call” has the latest on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback quagmire. We’ve got fallout from Justin Fields, a potential future with Joe Flacco, plus a long timeline for an Aaron Rodgers decision. Alex Ovechkin takes another crack at climbing up the all-time goal scoring ladder. And, on the hoops...
Tim Benz: Most Steelers fans embrace Mason Rudolph’s return for the right reasonsVideo
It’s tough to come up with a sports relationship that’s analogous to the one between Mason Rudolph and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Billy Martin and the New York Yankees, perhaps? Not quite. Maybe I should go the television route. How about Ross and Rachel on “Friends”? “Sorry about hooking up with...
‘It’s Bobby Mo’ in O-hi-o’: RMU draws on past experiences in search of 1st-round NCAA upset in Cleveland
Robert Morris guard Kam Woods thought his Colonials would be one line higher when the NCAA bracket was unveiled Sunday. “I really thought we were going to be a 14-seed,” Woods said. “I really felt that some conferences who aren’t on our level got the 14-seed. But that goes to...
First Call: Baltimore DB takes a shot at new Steelers LB; Le’Veon Bell’s name removed from high school field
Monday’s “First Call” features a Baltimore Raven who is lashing out at new Pittsburgh Steeler Malik Harrison. The Steelers apparently have eyes for a pair of Ole Miss defensive linemen in the draft. Gambling odds are out for Robert Morris in the NCAA Tournament. The Duquesne women’s hoops team will...
Madden Monday: When it comes to Steelers’ QB quandary, ‘blowing it with (Kenny) Pickett set them back 4-5 years’
Debate continues to swirl regarding what the Pittsburgh Steelers will do for a starting quarterback in 2025. However, in this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of 105.9 The X and TribLive believes the franchise should have one singular agenda. “The only decision the Steelers need to make correctly in...
A lot to like for Kyle Dubas during the Penguins’ 3-game win streakVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguin who had the best night on Thursday wasn’t even on the ice. It was general manager Kyle Dubas. Well, unless he is quietly rooting for the team to finish with as bad of a record as possible so that it can boost the odds of getting the...
Tim Benz: DK Metcalf proves that $150 million can buy a lot of things — including faith
The Pittsburgh Steelers are paying $150 million to DK Metcalf to catch passes over the next five seasons. During his introductory press conference on Thursday, Metcalf may have caught himself in the middle of a quote. When asked about why he felt comfortable enough to sign a long-term deal in...
First Call: Giants reportedly offer more money to Aaron Rodgers than Steelers; another possible QB option for Pittsburgh
Friday’s “First Call” has an off-the-wall suggestion to fill the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback void. We play follow-the-money with Aaron Rodgers’ contract talks. I’ll give you the latest on the potential Round 2 version of Kenny Pickett-plus-Russell Wilson in Cleveland. And a former Steelers offensive lineman has a new team. Big...
New Steeler Brandin Echols on former Jets teammate Aaron Rodgers: ‘Tell his (butt) to come on’
Brandin Echols may have been one of the lesser acclaimed Steelers signees early in free agency. But upon his arrival in Pittsburgh Thursday, the ex-New York Jets cornerback shed a lot of light on one of the most discussed players in the maelstrom of Steelers free agency. Former New York...
First Call: Steelers look to land a free agent corner; Mike Williams leaves for former team
Thursday’s “First Call” looks at a depth signing by the Pittsburgh Steelers on the defensive side of the ball. Mike Williams is heading west in free agency. We get introduced to a mid-round running back who seems to be intriguing the Steelers as the draft approaches. We also preview Thursday...
U mad, bro?: Steelers already defensive about Aaron Rodgers, still defensive about Justin Fields
It appears that Aaron Rodgers already has his sycophants within Steelers Nation. Some Steelers fans think I was too hard on Justin Fields this week. Others feel I’m too hard on the team in general. And then there are folks who are just waiting for the other shoe to drop...
After 2020 NCAA berth was lost to pandemic, hoops alumni celebrate RMU’s return to March Madness
Robert Morris basketball coach Andy Toole was preparing to coach his team in Tuesday night’s Horizon League Championship game. He couldn’t ignore the irony of the date: March 11. “I was getting ready to get on the bus. I saw on Twitter that five years ago today was when Rudy...
First Call: Brett Favre wants Aaron Rodgers to choose Vikings; Steelers reportedly sign Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell
In “First Call” for Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a running back. A third team may be in the mix for Aaron Rodgers. Some former Steelers are part of moves in the AFC North. We will also look at what lies ahead for Robert Morris in the NCAA Basketball...
Tim Benz: 2 reasons Steelers fans should want Aaron Rodgers — and you’re going to hate both
Aaron Rodgers is an aging, declining, narcissistic distraction of a quarterback who is asking for too much money. And I desperately hope the Pittsburgh Steelers sign him. For two reasons. Neither of which you will want to hear. First of all, regardless of who becomes the starting quarterback of the...
First Call: Aaron Rodgers most likely to Steelers; Russell Wilson could end up in Tennessee or New York
Tuesday’s “First Call” has an update on the remaining quarterbacks the Pittsburgh Steelers may be able to sign. Another big-name wide receiver could become available. The Patriots are acquiring an ex-Steelers QB. And a former Steelers linebacker is heading to Las Vegas. Quarterback carousel According to various reports from SNY-TVs...
Seattle radio host says Russell Wilson was ‘poisoning the well’ when it came to DK Metcalf staying with Seahawks
Shortly after Russell Wilson came to Pittsburgh last year, Ian Furness of KJR Radio in Seattle joined the “Breakfast With Benz” podcast and had a less than glowing review of what Steelers fans could expect from their new quarterback. While Wilson went above and beyond in Pittsburgh to compensate for...
Tim Benz: Steelers couldn’t tell Justin Fields what he wanted to hear — and shouldn’t have said it anyway
On Day 1 of the NFL’s legal negotiating period, it was reported that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields had agreed to a contract with the New York Jets. “NFL Daily” podcast host Gregg Rosenthal said that the Steelers believed Fields would give the club “a Tomlin discount” to stay in...
Tim Benz: How I want the Steelers’ dominoes to fall after landing DK Metcalf
I like the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to trade for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf. It may be costing them a lot of money (a four-year, $132 million extension on top of $18 million this year), but it only cost them a second-round draft pick. That’s a second-round draft pick...
First Call: Steelers will reportedly offer Sam Darnold a contract; Marc-Andre Fleury’s postgame meeting with ex-teammates
Monday’s “First Call” has news of a Pittsburgh Steelers contract offer to a free-agent quarterback. The team’s former long-time quarterback loves the club’s new trade acquisition. We have behind-the-scenes footage of Marc-Andre Fleury’s meet-and-greet with his former teammates in Minnesota. Alex Ovechkin scored again, as did some former Penguins that...
‘Madden Monday’ on the Steelers’ getting DK Metcalf: Now ‘go sign Sam Darnold’
On Sunday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired former Pro Bowl receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a second-round draft pick. According to the NFL Network, the Steelers are also giving the 27-year-old a five-year, $150 million contract. Metcalf is scheduled to make $18 million this season...
