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Antonio Brown finally admits he was wrong!

It almost seems like there can’t be a single week without former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown generating some controversy. Several months ago, it was the disturbing video of him exposing himself to shocked hotel guests in a swimming pool. It wasn’t too long after that he went after his former teammate Tom Brady’s wife! 

Of course, Brown found himself on the wrong side of the law when police showed up at his home to detain him stemming from alleged domestic abuse issues. And now, more shocking allegations have been released from the woman who accused Brown of domestic abuse – she says that he sent explicit video of himself to her son. 

All of this followed his bizarre quitting on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season in the middle of a game, which came on the heels of even more diva-like behavior throughout his NFL career.

It appears as though he finally figured out that he was wrong all these years thinking that he was supposed to be the center of attention amongst all of his teammates. Brown, who is now a team owner after buying a stake in the Albany Empire of the National Arena League, took to Twitter this weekend to write the following: 

As a owner I finally see now why it’s important to make everyone know no one is bigger then the Team ‘! As a player I always thought opposite !”

Hey, it’s a step in the right direction for the controversial former wide receiver. Let’s hope he takes the ball on this new humility mindset and runs with it. 

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Dwayne Haskins’ attorney files lawsuit on anniversary of his death

It was a shocking story that occurred just over a year ago, as former Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins was killed after being struck by a dump truck while walking on Interstate 595 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Haskins was pronounced dead at the scene; he was only 24 years of age.

And now, a lawsuit is being filed on the near one year anniversary of his passing by Rich Ellsley of the Ellsley Law Firm, alleging mechanical problems on the truck that struck Haskins while also raising questions as to why other drivers were able to avoid him but the truck wasn’t.

“A few drivers even had time to call 911 and were present in the area before Dwayne was hit,” the lawsuit reads. 

The news was first reported by Ian Rapoport: 

We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for further developments. 

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Report: Steelers could make major move

Brace yourselves Steelers fans, because according to an explosive report from The Athletic, it appears as though the franchise could be preparing to trade offensive lineman James Daniels, especially after the additions of  Isaac Seumalo and Nate Herbig. 

This wouldn’t exactly be a surprise, considering the additional moves that the Steelers have made to supplement themselves at the position. 

Per the report: 

“It seemed like they were just plugging holes cheap so they can draft the guys they want,” another exec said, noting that the players Pittsburgh signed seemed to be one-for-one replacements for players they let go. “They have made no mistakes. They have been very safe, which is the M.O. of their franchise as a whole.”

“That is five (potential) starters, which is big for them, and they also re-signed (Larry) Ogunjobi to a pretty big deal,” an exec said.

Right now, Daniels is under contract with the Steelers with a cap hit of $8.25 million.

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Steelers announce key addition to coaching staff

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a key addition to head coach Mike Tomlin’s staff earlier today. Glenn Thomas is on his way to Steel City to serve as the new offensive assistant coach after having spent 2022 as the offensive coordinator at Arizona State. 

Per Steelers.com: 

“Thomas brings 20 plus years of coaching to the Steelers on the NFL and collegiate levels combined. Thomas spent the 2022 season as the offensive coordinator at Arizona State. Prior to his stint at Arizona State, he was the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach for two seasons at UNLV.

Thomas spent three seasons as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Baylor University. In 2019 the Bears went 11-2 with a No. 7 ranking before losing in the Sugar Bowl. During Thomas’ three years at Baylor (2017-19), quarterback Charlie Brewer was developed into one of the top quarterbacks in school history, throwing 69 touchdowns in three seasons and being named a semifinalist for the 2019 Davey O’Brien Award.

Thomas spent two seasons, 2015-16, at Temple University as quarterbacks coach and then offensive coordinator, helping to lead the school to back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time. He also was on the coaching staff at Midwestern State from 2001-07.”

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Steelers fans will love Kenny Pickett’s latest comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers had themselves a new starting quarterback in the form of 1st round draft pick Kenny Pickett, who took over from the struggling veteran Mitchell Trubisky earlier in the 2022 NFL season. 

And while it wasn’t completely smooth sailing, Pickett rebounded nicely in order to lead the Steelers on the verge of a postseason spot. Unfortunately, despite the winning record of 9-8, the Steelers would fall just short of qualifying for the postseason and had to watch from home. 

You can bet that Pickett is going to be fully dialed in to get his team back to the postseason later this year, and he’s certainly putting in the work to ensure that he’s nothing short of his best when the team gathers for training camp in preparation for the upcoming campaign. 

“I would be here mighty early. And I left mighty late,” Pickett said in an interview with Theresa Varley of Steelers.com “Showing up here when it was dark out and leaving when it’s dark is a little bit depressing. I was taking some vitamin D for sure.”

“I don’t track the hours. I just kind of go through how I need to prepare and then whatever it ends up being, it ends up being. It would be about leaving the building when I felt good about the day’s work, and I felt really confident going into the game.”

Folks, Pickett is fully dialed in, and that’s nothing but good news for the prospects of their success in 2023. 

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Ben Roethlisberger coming out of retirement!

Move over, Kenny Pickett! Ben Roethlisberger announced minutes ago that he’s coming out of retirement for one last crack at bringing the Super Bowl to the Steel City! He made the announcement in a press conference at…..

…okay, we’re kidding. Happy April Fool’s Day! 

Roethlisberger retired after a long and very fruitful NFL career, spending all 18 years of his NFL career wearing the black and yellow while leading his team to two Super Bowl wins. He’s also the franchise leader in wins with 165, home wins with 92, and passing touchdowns with 418.

However, he apparently did think about returning. He alluded to a potential comeback recently, saying that he’s thought about coming out of retirement not to rejoin Pittsburgh but to join the San Francisco 49ers, who had recently lost quarterback Jimmy Garappolo for the remainder of the year with an injury. 

“I thought about it,” Roethlisberger said on his “Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger” podcast. “That team is one of the better teams in football and that defense is really stinking good and they did it with Purdy.”

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Steelers get rave reviews for offseason moves

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been active this offseason as they work to make moves in order not only to give head coach Mike Tomlin a winning season, but to return to the postseason after having missed in 2022 for the first time in three years. 

And seems as though pundits appreciate their moves, viewing them as positive for the team’s future prospects of success. According to FootballOutsiders.com, the Steelers have primed themselves for improvement in 2023 thanks to their additions by general manager Omar Khan, led by the acquisition of former Eagles guard Isaac Seumalo.

“Isaac Seumalo was the biggest name among interior offensive linemen in free agency, finishing with a 1.6% blown block rate on the highest snap count of his career. He posted the sixth-best blown block rate among guards with at least 1,000 snaps.”

Among the additional moves made by Khan include inking Patrick Peterson, Cole Holcomb and Elandon Roberts to contracts.

“With the core defensive personnel already in place, maintaining a strong supporting cast was a priority for Pittsburgh this offseason. Doing it for a combined 2023 cap hit of just under $5.5 million (per OverTheCap) is doing it with style points.” 

Steelers fans, can you realistically expect a return to the postseason in the upcoming NFL season? 

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Steelers sign Pro Bowl safety Keanu Neal

Veteran Pro Bowl safety Keanu Neal is taking his talents to Steel City. 

It was announced that he agreed to a two year contract with the Steelers, coming over from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The news was later confirmed by his agent. 

Originally selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 17th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Neal would play a key role in their run to the Super Bowl. After forcing three fumbles and making 116 tackles the following year, he was nominated for his first Pro Bowl appearance. 

He would eventually also suit up for the Dallas Cowboys along with the Buccaneers, with whom he racked up 63 tackles with one interception.