2023 Senior Bowl: 5 highlights from opening remarks include ho-hum QB group
MOBILE, Ala. -- The 2023 Senior Bowl is ramping up, with the first of three days of practices set to begin late Tuesday morning. Enter your email here:This post will run through five highlights from the 2023 Senior Bowl’s opening press conference:Senior Bowl without a likely first-round quarterback for first time in seven years: Jim Nagy noted in his opening remarks that it’s more than likely the Senior Bowl won’t feature a first-round quarterback for the first time in seven years. Based on all of our grades, our Senior Bowl grades, and when we do our grade share calls from around the league in November. The Draft Network has Duggan projected in the developmental role with a fifth-round value heading into the Senior Bowl. “We had our latest late-round ground (on Duggan after last season),” Nagy said.
mlive.comRavens' morale-crushing loss affects shot at division title
The Baltimore Ravens hadn't allowed a touchdown for the entire game, yet still needed one more defensive stand to beat the rival Pittsburgh Steelers and stay on course to win the AFC North. Forced to carry the load on a team with an offense that has struggled for weeks to get into the end zone, Baltimore's overworked defense wilted down the stretch against Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. After going 59 minutes without reaching the end zone, Pittsburgh took its first lead of the game Sunday night when Pickett connected with Najee Harris with 56 seconds remaining to provide the Steelers with a 16-13 victory.
news.yahoo.comHarris' widow on field in Pittsburgh as his No. 32 retired
The Pittsburgh Steelers retired Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris' No. 32 during a bittersweet ceremony on Saturday night at halftime of their game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The long-planned honor came three days after Harris died at age 72 and one day after the 50th anniversary of “The Immaculate Reception” Harris pulled off in a playoff victory over the Raiders. Harris' widow, Dana Dokmanovich, and their son, Dok, joined Steelers president Art Rooney II on stage while many of Harris' former teammates, coaches and rivals-turned-friends stood nearby.
news.yahoo.comHow to Watch the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers - NFL Week 16 | Channel, Stream, Preview, Prediction
On a busy Saturday in the NFL, two classic rivals cap off the day’s action with a primetime matchup, with slim postseason hopes on the line, as the Pittsburgh Steelers get set to host the Las Vegas Raiders. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (Free Trial)Las Vegas Raiders (6-8) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-8)Both teams are certainly shocked to be involved in the playoff conversation, given how both teams started the season. Tied in the dying seconds of regulation, the Raiders’ Chandler Jones was handed (well, thrown) the game-winning touchdown, giving Las Vegas the 30-24 win. Along with winning six of their last nine games, Las Vegas has also won four of their last five games, though their offense has been inconsistent, to say the least. MY PICK: Raiders win, 21-15Watch the NFL on FuboTV (Free Trial)Check out the NFL standings and results on NFL.com
mlive.comRaiders vs. Steelers predictions & odds for Saturday Night Football
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS PREDICTION: STEELERS -2.5 (-115 at FanDuel Sportsbook)Click here to sign up for a FanDuel account, and you can use a No Sweat First Bet worth up to $2,500 to fade or follow any of our experts’ Raiders vs. Steelers predictions. Raiders vs. Steelers predictions for Saturday Night Football on Christmas EveThe Steelers host the Raiders on Christmas Eve, with head coach Mike Tomlin needing to win to stay in with a chance of preserving his incredible record of never having a losing season as a head coach in the NFL. Raiders vs. Steelers picks for NFL Week 16The Raiders enjoyed a miraculous win over New England last week, but this looks like the perfect time to fade them as they take on an improving Steelers team. To get your bonus, you simply have to sign up for a new account at DraftKings Sportsbook and place a $5 money line bet on any NFL game, including Raiders vs. Steelers. Raiders vs. Steelers odds for Christmas Eve matchup via FanDuel SportsbookThe Steelers are 2.5-point favorites on the spread at FanDuel Sportsbook for their Christmas Eve matchup against the Raiders.
mlive.comSteelers QB Rudolph eyeing one last shot in Pittsburgh
Mason Rudolph has spent four-plus seasons being whatever the Pittsburgh Steelers have asked him to be. Agreeing to a one-year extension in hopes of being Roethlisberger's successor only to have the Steelers spend last spring signing one quarterback and drafting another. Of course, Rudolph would love to get the nod if rookie Kenny Pickett isn't cleared from the concussion protocol in time to play Sunday at Carolina.
news.yahoo.comSteelers' Mike Tomlin outlines how Kenny Pickett's concussion played out, says QB 'was cleared to continue'
Mike Tomlin says Pickett's availability for Sunday will depend on whether he is cleared to practice during the week. The rookie is in concussion protocol for the second time this year.
foxnews.comHow to Watch the Steelers vs. Browns - NFL Week 3 | Stream on Prime Video, Start Time, Preview, Prediction
On this week’s Thursday Night Football, two longtime AFC North rivals face off in a primetime clash, both looking to bounce back from losses in Week 2, as the Cleveland Browns prepare to host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watch Thursday Night Football on Prime Video (free trial)PITTSBURGH STEELERS (1-1) vs. CLEVELAND BROWNS (1-1)When: Thursday, September 22Time: 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: FirstEnergy Stadium (Cleveland, Ohio)Stream: Prime Video (30-day free trial)The Steelers started off the season with a hard-fought victory over the defending AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals. A couple of mistakes by Pittsburgh, and an interception thrown by quarterback Mitch Trubisky, led to the team’s 17-14 defeat. MY PICK: Steelers win, 24-13Check out the NFL standings and results on NFL.com
mlive.comLions vs. Steelers prediction and best bet for OROTY at DraftKings
The Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers will meet for the first time since their 16-16 tie in 2021, and we expect a high-scoring matchup. Lions vs. Steelers preseason and Offensive Rookie of the Year oddsSunday’s matchup features multiple rookie players who could win this season’s Offensive Rookie of the Year. Lions vs. Steelers preseason odds and lines at DraftKings SportsbookThe Lions and Steelers will meet in the final NFL Preseason contest, and Detroit is a +5.5 underdog, while Pittsburgh is a -5.5 favorite. Lions vs. Steelers preseason prediction with -110 odds at DraftKings SportsbookOur experts already made one best bet for today’s Lions and Steelers game that you can check out here, but we also predict Sunday’s contest will have plenty of points. Lions vs. Steelers all-time record and historyThe Lions and Steelers have met only six times in the NFL regular season since 2000, and Pittsburgh is 5-0-1 in those meetings.
mlive.comAnd they're off! Steelers QB derby begins in earnest
It's why the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach is in no rush to announce a starting quarterback. Or spend the next six weeks giving daily updates on who might be in the lead to replace the retired Ben Roethlisberger. Tomlin knows the situation will not sort itself out on Twitter or the internet or sports talk radio or debate shows but the practice field.
news.yahoo.comPat Narduzzi says Michigan State would have got ‘butt kicked’ in Peach Bowl if Kenny Pickett played
Pat Narduzzi is heading into his eighth year as the head coach at Pittsburgh and coming off his most successful season yet. However, the former Michigan State defensive coordinator believes being shorthanded at quarterback prevented Pittsburgh from topping the Spartans in the Peach Bowl. “Michigan State gets their butt kicked in. That’s how I feel.”Although Pittsburgh clearly missed Pickett, Michigan State was also without its star player in the Peach Bowl, which Narduzzi didn’t mention on Wednesday. Michigan State rallied from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter and scored 21 unanswered to close out the win, capped by linebacker Cal Haladay returning an interception 78 yards for a touchdown in the final minute.
mlive.comBen Roethlisberger is bitter in retirement: ‘My coach and GM don’t want me back’
Ben Roethlisberger believes he can still play. But instead of ‘un-retiring’ like Tom Brady in Tampa, Roethlisberger knows the Steelers don’t want him back and are moving on without him. The Big Ben indignities don’t stop there. Big Ben can’t help but look at all the improvements and upgrades and think he could have thrived one more year under center. Surrounded this new Steelers crew, Big Ben clearly believes he could strike seven in the end zone with the regularity of a clock.
mlive.comSteelers finish on-the-fly offensive retool with draft picks
The on-the-fly retooling of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense is nearly complete. Outgoing general manager Kevin Colbert ended his 20-plus-year tenure with the organization by investing heavily in offensive skill players in his final draft, with the hope that his still-unnamed successor is well-positioned for the future. Throw them into the mix with the top of the 2021 draft class that featured running back Najee Harris and tight end Pat Freiermuth and it's clear the Steelers have loaded up on young and relatively inexpensive talent (at least in the short-term).
news.yahoo.com2022 NFL draft: The Detroit Lions knew this was a bad quarterback class
ALLEN PARK -- There was no bigger draft-day surprise than the fall of the quarterbacks in general, and of Malik Willis in particular. Some thought the former Liberty star even had a shot at landing with the Detroit Lions at No. “I thought that they were taken where we thought they should have been taken, at least from our standpoint,” Holmes said. North Carolina’s Sam Howell, once considered a candidate for the Lions at 32 or 34, is considered the best quarterback left on the board. Detroit saw all three quarterbacks at the Senior Bowl -- but if it wasn’t clear before, it certainly is now.
mlive.comPickett's path from Pitt to the Steelers a lengthy journey
Kenny Pickett did the math 16 months ago. The University of Pittsburgh quarterback could have entered the 2021 draft and taken his chances, knowing he likely wouldn't have heard his name called until the third day. Pickett even went through the whole Senior Day thing at Heinz Field in November 2020.
news.yahoo.com2022 NFL draft guide: Analysis of the Lions’ top needs, biggest targets, known visits, everything else you need to know
The first round gets under way shortly after 8 p.m. tonight, and the Detroit Lions will be on the clock not long after that. Detroit holds the second overall pick, then another selection at 32nd overall because of the Matthew Stafford trade. With the second overall pick, the Lions could be in the catbird’s seat to acquire one. | ANALYSISDefensive back: The Lions already set the NFL record for highest draft pick ever spent on a cornerback. | ANALYSISTOP CANDIDATES FOR SECOND OVERALL PICKLet’s talk about the second overall pick.
mlive.comPitt’s Kenny Pickett becomes only known QB to earn pre-draft visit with Detroit Lions
Pitt’s Kenny Pickett has been invited to Allen Park for a pre-draft visit next week, according to NFL Network. Now the right guy is sitting there at the right pick at that position? That’s why some believe the Lions could be in play for a guy like Willis, and perhaps even at No. He’s a smart, experienced, accurate quarterback, and is believed to be the QB prospect who is closest to helping a team right away. The Lions got a long look at Pickett during Senior Bowl week, although from the other sideline.
mlive.comThorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl
Payton Thorne’s 22-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Reed gave No. 11 Michigan State the lead with less than three minutes remaining and the Spartans overcame an 11-point deficit to beat No. 13 Pittsburgh 31-21 on Thursday night in the Peach Bowl.
No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC title
Kenny Pickett accounted for three touchdowns and Erick Hallett II returned one of Pittsburgh’s four interceptions for a touchdown to help the No. 17 Panthers beat No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 in Saturday night’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55
Ty Chandler ran for career highs of 213 yards and four touchdowns and North Carolina overcame an 18-point deficit to beat No. 10 Wake Forest 58-55 on Saturday, handing the Demon Deacons their first loss in a nonconference matchup of instate Atlantic Coast Conference teams.