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USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Steelers CB Beanie Bishop's viral Pitt logo stomp blasted by GM Doug Whaley
Steelers CB Beanie Bishop's viral Pitt logo stomp blasted by GM Doug Whaley Beanie Bishop Jr.'s viral disrespect of Pitt football continues to make headlines — as new information on the situation has been brought to light. On 93.7 The Fan Morning Show, it was revealed that the Steelers were invited into the Pitt Panthers' locker room — where Bishop would commit his stomp and cleat drag on their logo— making the situation that much worse. A special guest on The Fan Morning Show — acting Pitt GM Doug Whaley — made it clear he was less than thrilled with Bishop's actions: "When you get invited to someone's house, and when you're in their locker room house, as sacred as it is — that locker room, you have to give it mad respect. And for [the Steelers] to be invited guests over — and for him to do this — it shows how unprofessional, but to the core, the type of person he is. There's lines you just don't cross. It's a fun rivalry, and we say 'we hate each other,' but we hate each other on the field. We respect the rivalry off the field." Whaley also previously worked as the Steelers' pro personal creator from 2000 to 2010 — which adds an extra layer of intrigue to his comments. Additionally, Bishop was unapologetic about his actions or the potential backlash, claiming that he only cared about the reactions of Steelers fans and WVU fans. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former GM Worries About DK Metcalf's Reaction to George Pickens Trade
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf speaks at a press conference about his contract signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, Thursday, March 13, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers) Former NFL general manager Doug Whaley is concerned about Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf's reaction to the George Pickens trade. The Pittsburgh Steelers trading wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys may seem like a good thing for DK Metcalf's number of potential looks. But former NFL general manager Doug Whaley worries Pickens' departure could have a negative effect on Metcalf, instead. Advertisement 'I'm thinking DK Metcalf. What are you thinking if you're him,' Whaley asked on Pittsburgh's 93.7 The Fan. 'You have no one to throw the ball to. You're gonna be the double, triple team because you have no one else that's going to threaten them. So I'd be worried. Then he might just be a cancer in the locker room.' Pickens is leaving a massive hole at wide receiver on the Steelers offense. Over the past three years, he has recorded 174 catches for 2,841 yards and 12 touchdowns as the team's undoubted No. 1 wide receiver. However, that has caused many to question if Pickens and Metcalf could have co-existed in Pittsburgh. Metcalf disagreed with that notion, insisting he and Pickens would have thrived together. Advertisement 'Football is the ultimate team game first off, so you shouldn't be on a team if everybody doesn't want the football,' Metcalf said. 'I will say that. You know, just to come into this organization, just to know George from the little conversations that we had in passing, great player. I watched him from afar. The receivers coach calls him 'Freak Show,' and I think that's a fitting name for him, you know, with the circus catches that he makes.' Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf speaks at a press conference about his contract signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, Thursday, March 13, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers) The Steelers will likely add another wide receiver to their room, and there are plenty of interesting options still available. But it's safe to assume none will demand the kind of attention Pickens would have. Metcalf's big payday (five-year, $150 million contract) should keep him happy for now. Pittsburgh better have a long-term plan to keep its new star wide receiver happy, though. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Former GM Worries About DK Metcalf's Reaction to George Pickens Trade
