Posts Tagged ‘Mike Tomlin’

Noteworthy nuggets from Week 2

With Week 2 almost in the books, here’s a look at a few key statistics and notable numbers from Sunday’s action from George Li on the NFL Network research desk.

Tomlin declines to show cards, keeps QB options open

Much is being said about coach Mike Tomlin’s unwillingness to guarantee that Ben Roethlisberger will be the Steelers’ starting quarterback when he returns from a four-game NFL suspension.

Tomlin will not commit to Roethlisberger after return

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said on Sirius NFL Radio (via USA Today) that he is not committed to starting QB Ben Roethlisberger when he returns from suspension.

Dameshek: Steelers will be fine with Dixon

While I feel bad for QB Byron Leftwich, I don’t think it means Steeler fans should throw in the Terrible Towel.

Has Dixon showed enough to take job?

Has Dennis Dixon done enough to unseat Byron Leftwich as the interim starter in Pittsburgh?

Tomlin: Dixon will take first-team reps for Steelers

Steelers Mike Tomlin said Dennis Dixon will take some first-team reps against the Broncos on Sunday.

Looking at Leftwich vs. Dixon

Which quarterback is the better option to start for the Steelers — Byron Leftwich or Dennis Dixon?

Tomlin: Dixon will have to ‘take’ starting job

With each passing day, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback blueprint (for lack of a better term) becomes a little bit more clear. Sort of.

Can Dixon push Leftwich for starting job?

Following his performance in the preseason opener, Dennis Dixon is gaining support to get a shot to be the (interim) starter for the Steelers.

Tomlin: Roethlisberger will play in preseason

Ben Roethlisberger didn’t see the field during the Steelers’ preseason opener against the Lions, but will get playing time before he begins to serve a suspension to start to the regular season, according to coach Mike Tomlin.

Steelers getting cheers in Ohio

There was no mistaking when the Steelers made their way into Fawcett Stadium on Saturday night. There was a considerable pop from the far corner of the stadium, and fans flocked to the end zone next to the stage where the Steelers started filing in.

Roethlisberger getting early reps with first-team

Mike Tomlin is setting an early tone at Steelers training camp, giving Ben Roethlisberger many of the first-team reps.

Steelers face QB dilemma with no blueprint

Mike Tomlin and Bruce Arians are in a very unique position as the Steelers open training camp.

Tomlin: Adams will play right tackle for Steelers

Mike Tomlin met with reporters for the first time on Friday, and clarified the team’s plan for newly signed Flozell Adams.

Tomlin cautions not to read too much into OTAs

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin met with the media Wednesday for the first time since QB Ben Roethlisberger returned to the practice field.

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