The Steelers brought in a lot of new pieces for their defense this offseason and one of the team’s holdovers believes the blend of old and new has created the potential for great results this fall. Linebacker Alex Highsmith said he feels the unit “started playing our best ball at the end of the year” [more] … [Read more...] about Alex Highsmith: Steelers can have the best defense in the league
Antonio Brown’s arena team in Albany gets kicked out of its league
Sports teams take on the personality of their owner. Well, at least one does. The National Arena League has kicked out the Albany Empire, owned by former NFL receiver Antonio Brown. “After exhausting all avenues, the NAL board of owners have decided unanimously to terminate the membership agreement of the Albany Empire,” the league said [more] … [Read more...] about Antonio Brown’s arena team in Albany gets kicked out of its league
Steelers WR Frisman Jackson: It has to be a big jump for George Pickens this season
Wide receiver George Pickens had a positive impact on the Steelers offense with 52 catches for 801 yards and four touchdowns during his rookie season, but his position coach isn’t looking for more of the same in 2023. Receivers coach Frisman Jackson said it would be a “failure on my part” if Pickens plays the [more] … [Read more...] about Steelers WR Frisman Jackson: It has to be a big jump for George Pickens this season
Matt Canada: I think our offensive identity became pretty clear late last season
The Steelers averaged 146 rushing yards per game in their nine post-bye games in 2022 and they won seven of them, so it’s not surprising that they’re trying to double down on what they did well in the second half of last season. Guard Isaac Seumalo joined the team as a free agent and they [more] … [Read more...] about Matt Canada: I think our offensive identity became pretty clear late last season
Najee Harris: “Eye-opening” to see how NFL values running backs
Steelers running back Najee Harris ran for 2,234 yards, caught 115 passes, and scored 20 touchdowns in his first two seasons, so no one would blame him for having some thoughts about angling for an extension if he produces more of the same in his third NFL campaign. No one would blame him if he [more] … [Read more...] about Najee Harris: “Eye-opening” to see how NFL values running backs