Mike Tomlin’s team answered some questions in training camp, particularly at quarterback, but an offensive line that wasn’t good enough last season is still an issue.
Hamilcar Rashed wasn’t even on the team when training camp started. But he’s on the verge of securing a significant roster spot, making a name for himself and honoring a historic namesake in the process.
The Saint Vincent College experience has long been a part of the fabric of the team and the region. Based on the response to that connection being re-established, it had been sorely missed.
The second-year running back is being tasked with helping to help fill a leadership void on offense left in the wake of Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement.
There are possibilities on offense, but there are established stars on defense. So there’s little question regarding which unit is going to have to do the heavy lifting. Cam Heyward isn’t running from that narrative, he’s embracing it.
In the wake of repeated playoff failures, starting the season with a new quarterback might be the breath of fresh air might to get the team to begin measuring up to Tomlin’s standard again. It’s been a while.
The Pirates are who we thought they would be. But the Yankees have been as good or better than they’ve ever been so far this season. They’ll be something to see next week at PNC.
Oneil Cruz has the look of a player who’s ready to justify the hype. But if history is any indication, Pittsburgh will be nothing more than a pit stop in his career.
General Manager Ron Hextall has yet to publicly address what needs to be addressed in the wake of the collapse against the Rangers. But it’s what Hextall is willing to do, not what he says, that’ll matter most moving forward.
The free agent quarterback understands the position he’s in because of those who have played the position before him. And he welcomes the chance to follow in their footsteps.
It’s not the sudden death they suffered at the hands of the Rangers that stings so much. It’s the realization that an era unlike any other has come to a crashing, crushing end along with the 2021-22 season.
There wasn’t much to be excited about as the playoffs commenced. But an inspired effort in Game 1 established the Penguins have a different narrative in mind against the Rangers.
After what seems like a lifetime of doing the right thing and rooting against Duke, I’m backing the Blue Devils in the Final Four. Blame it on the coach with the name that’s difficult to pronounce and even tougher to spell.
