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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
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Steelers HC Mike Tomlin believes 2025 defense will rewrite history
The hype behind the 2025 Steelers defense is reaching historic levels — literally, if you ask head coach Mike Tomlin. On Tuesday's airing of 102.5 DVE, Tomlin gave his honest opinion on the 2025 ceiling for the Steelers defense — sharing that this All-Pro-filled unit is capable of creating history. "We feel really good about the prospects of this group," Tomlin said. "We gotta write that story, but we've got enough talent, we've got enough schematics to do big, big things. And when I say big things, I'm talking about historic things." T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, and Cameron Heyward represented one of the NFL's best pass-rushing units — but the recent additions of first-round DL Derrick Harmon and All-Pro CBs Darius Slay and Jalen Ramsey truly transform this defense on paper from elite to record-setting. The history in question isn't about becoming one of the greatest units statistically — it's about leaning on this stacked defense to bring a record-seventh Lombardi home to the Steel City of Pittsburgh. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers' Mike Tomlin believes 2025 defense will make history
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin believes 2025 defense will rewrite history
The hype behind the 2025 Steelers defense is reaching historic levels — literally, if you ask head coach Mike Tomlin. On Tuesday's airing of 102.5 DVE, Tomlin gave his honest opinion on the 2025 ceiling for the Steelers defense — sharing that this All-Pro-filled unit is capable of creating history. "We feel really good about the prospects of this group," Tomlin said. "We gotta write that story, but we've got enough talent, we've got enough schematics to do big, big things. And when I say big things, I'm talking about historic things." T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, and Cameron Heyward represented one of the NFL's best pass-rushing units — but the recent additions of first-round DL Derrick Harmon and All-Pro CBs Darius Slay and Jalen Ramsey truly transform this defense on paper from elite to record-setting. The history in question isn't about becoming one of the greatest units statistically — it's about leaning on this stacked defense to bring a record-seventh Lombardi home to the Steel City of Pittsburgh. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Mason Rudolph an Adequate Backup Plan for Steelers?
Is Mason Rudolph an Adequate Backup Plan for Steelers? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The point of quarterback purgatory is that it is, by definition, nearly inescapable. So it's no surprise the Pittsburgh Steelers are approaching another season with muted expectations and questions under center. Advertisement This time around, the Steelers let two acceptable but underwhelming options walk in free agency. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields found new homes in East Rutherford, signing with the New York Giants and New York Jets, respectively. That left Pittsburgh with all of its eggs in the Aaron Rodgers basket, an unenviable position. As Matthew Stafford stayed home, and Sam Darnold and Geno Smith moved elsewhere, options quickly came off the board. Rodgers has been penciled atop this depth chart for weeks, if not months, but pen hasn't hit paper. With OTAs ongoing and training camp around the corner, other options must at least be considered. Insider Gerry Dulac revealed on 102.5 DVE what the Steelers' backup plan for Rodgers is, and it left fans wanting more. Advertisement 'I believe and have been told that if it's not Aaron Rodgers that we'll find a veteran quarterback to backup Mason Rudolph,' Dulac said. Rudolph was signed to a two-year, $7.5 million deal early in free agency, essentially to be the starter in the worst-case scenario where established veterans go elsewhere and Rodgers steps aside. He's a viable backup who has never looked like a quality option for long stretches in the NFL, and his most recent work with the Tennessee Titans helped pave the way for Cam Ward. Starting Rudolph wouldn't be a sign that Pittsburgh is 'tanking.' That simply doesn't happen in the NFL, and Rudolph is still competent. It would, however, put a dent in the small chance the team had of winning a playoff game in 2025. With Rodgers, the plan would be to optimize his strengths to get average play to support a talented roster. Rudolph's fate would be a weekly game of 'hide the quarterback.' Advertisement Pittsburgh went down this path knowing there was a real chance Rodgers would step away, and that starting Rudolph would be more likely than trading for, say, Atlanta Falcons veteran Kirk Cousins. That's telling of the team's interpretation of the AFC and its standing in it. Clearly, the Steelers are comfortable enough with their ability to compete with Rudolph under center. For the (large) fraction of the fanbase that doesn't yet see that vision, it's hard to sell Pittsburgh's offseason as anything but underwhelming at the sport's most important position. Related: 3 Reasons Why Steelers Should Start Will Howard Related: Insider Optimistic About Steelers' Future With Rodgers This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
