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One Last Run? Ben Roethlisberger Will Lead the Pittsburgh Steelers in His 18Th Season with the National Football League 2 – the DERRICK a special section of The Derrick. / The News-Herald College / Pro Sept. 3, 2021 FOOTBALL One last run? Ben Roethlisberger will lead the Pittsburgh Steelers in his 18th season with the National Football League 2 – THE DERRICK. / The News-Herald: Friday, September 3, 2021 Steelers retool around Roethlisberger Pittsburgh opts to tinker with roster rather than do complete overhaul following an early exit in the playoffs last year PITTSBURGH (AP) — Success came so easily for Ben Roethlisberger early in his career, he could be forgiven if he thought it would last forever. Yet nearly 17 years after his NFL debut, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarter- back can still hear the words of former teammate Chad Scott ringing in his ears. “(He) got up in front of the team and was like, “Listen, I’ve been doing this a long time and there’s no guarantees you’re ever going to make the playoffs Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) evades Detroit Lions defensive back Will Harris (25) again,’” Roethlisberger said. “So, I think on a long run in an Aug. 21 NFL preseason game. The Steelers used the 24th overall pick in the NFL every guy needs to take that approach, draft to take Harris, a star running back from Alabama. that (2021) could be the last chance you Moore Jr.) on players who could con- the arm strength to chuck it deep. He’ll from knee surgery, has been slowed dur- have.” ceivably create space for Harris to do his have plenty of options in a group that has ing camp. If Banner can’t go, there’s a For many of the Steelers, it might be thing. plenty at stake personally, particularly very real chance Chuks Okorafor moves — the now 39-year-old Roethlisberger “All four of those guys are really foot- Smith-Schuster. The four-year veteran from left tackle to right, leaving Moore included. ball guys who have come in and acted and social media star opted to return on a to protect Roethlisberger’s blind side. Pittsburgh resisted the chance to blow like pros,” Canada said. “From a coach- one-year deal rather than leave in free The interior line lacks fewer ques- up the roster during the offseason, tin- ing perspective, we’re very happy with agency, eager to prove his meager 8.6 tions, with Kevin Dotson at left guard, kering with it instead of overhauling it the way they work at it. Very happy.” yards per reception was a product of the Green at center and former Pro Bowler following an embarrassing home playoff The hope is Harris’ arrival and a system, not his own ability. Trai Turner replacing DeCastro at right loss to Cleveland. scheme that will include having guard. Green has spent much of his sum- Roethlisberger opted for a pay cut (on Linebacker U Roethlisberger line up under center — a All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt mer watching videotape of Pouncey, paper) to come back for an 18th season concept that basically vanished while marveling at Pouncey’s physicality. A even after center Maurkice Pouncey and has become one of the NFL’s most Fichtner called the plays — will revive a dominant edge rushers in his four sea- little bit of violence in his own approach tight Vance McDonald both retired, rushing attack that finished last in the to the game could go a long way toward guard David DeCastro was released, left sons. His effectiveness in 2021 could NFL in both yards and yards per carry in depend on how Alex Highsmith devel- determining whether Green is a long- tackle Alejandro Villanueva left for 2020. term solution. Baltimore in free agency and good friend ops in his first season as a full-time A little bit of balance could go a long starter after Bud Dupree headed to A difficult road Randy Fichtner didn’t return as the way toward helping the Steelers stay in team’s offensive coordinator following a Tennessee in the offseason. The Steelers Pittsburgh’s reward for a division title the playoff mix in one of the NFL’s most took a flier on nine-year veteran Melvin season in which the Steelers finished last competitive divisions and make their and the best start in franchise history in the NFL in rushing. Ingram to provide depth on the outside if (11-0) is a schedule that statistically is decision to retool instead of reboot look Highsmith falters. Roethlisberger insists his decision to like a wise one. the toughest in the NFL. return was not driven by vanity or greed, A mid-August trade for Joe Schobert Trips to Buffalo, Kansas City and but by his love for the game and the Three-headed monster gives Devin Bush — recovering from a Green Bay as well as visits by Seattle belief there’s still plenty of life left in his In wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster, torn ACL that cut short his second sea- and Tennessee — not to mention the right arm now that he’s nearly two years Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool, son — an experienced running mate at typical foray into what Tomlin likes to removed from right elbow surgery. Pittsburgh has the talent and the speed to inside linebacker after Vince Williams call “AFC North ball” — will make it Still, Pittsburgh’s mandate over the stretch the field. It’s something the retired and Robert Spillane struggled challenging for the Steelers to return to offseason was trying to take some of the Steelers struggled to do last season. during training camp. the postseason. pressure off Roethlisberger to do it all. Roethlisberger averaged a career-worst Five for fighting? Four of Pittsburgh’s first six games The Steelers used the 24th overall pick to 6.3 yards per attempt and had just seven Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has resist- will be at Heinz Field and the Steelers take former Alabama star running back completions of 40 yards or more. Part of ed anointing specific starters along the will have to take advantage if they want Najee Harris, promoted Matt Canada the blame fell on the running game, offensive line, and with good reason. The a little bit of wiggle room down the from quarterbacks coach to offensive which was so ineffective Fichtner and unit remains very much a work in progress stretch. The final month features four coordinator and used the three selections Roethlisberger turned to short passes in with a Week 1 visit to Buffalo looming. games against teams — the Chiefs, after Harris (tight end Pat Freiermuth, an attempt to move the ball. Zach Banner, expected to return to the Titans, Browns and Ravens — that all center Kendrick Green and tackle Dan Roethlisberger is adamant he still has starting right tackle spot a year removed made the playoffs in 2020. THE DERRICK. / The News-Herald: Friday, September 3, 2021 – 3 4 – THE DERRICK. / The News-Herald: Friday, September 3, 2021 Watt will soon be among NFL’s richest By GERRY DULAC yearly average at $27 million and highest Pittsburgh Post-Gazette guaranteed amount at $102 million. It is a big-time investment in a defen- PITTSBURGH (TNS) — There is sive player for the Steelers, but not sur- nothing acrimonious about the relation- prising. They have paid defensive end ship between the Steelers and T.J. Watt. Cam Heyward more than $88 million There is no stare down between the orga- over the life of three contracts, a total nization and their All-Pro outside line- exceeded by only four other defensive backer about the terms of a new contract. linemen in the league. In 2019, they Nobody was waiting for the other side to signed defensive end Stephon Tuitt to a blink. five-year, $60,001,439 contract that put The whole strange, curious situation him among the top-five paid defensive was an arrangement agreeable by both linemen in the league at the time. parties. Watt’s deal will take him to another Watt didn’t want to be a holdout stratosphere. while waiting for a contract extension. And the Steelers wanted him in training Slotting in Sutton camp. So he agreed to report and the The Steelers’ plan all along was to Steelers agreed to not have him practice have Cam Sutton replace Mike Hilton as until he signed a new contract. the slot corner in their nickel defense. Well, the wait is almost over. But they spent most of training camp With the four preseason games behind leaving Sutton on the outside, which is them and the season opener looming, what he prefers, and using Antoine Watt is expected to return to practice Brooks Jr. and newcomer Arthur Maulet soon and the Steelers will sign him to a in the slot, hoping one of them would new contract that is expected to make take control of the position. him the highest-paid defensive player in Well, Brooks and Maulet were the league, according to a team source. released, although Maulet resigned with Chicago Bears outside linebacker the team on Wednesday, while Tre Khalil Mack has the largest contract Norwood, the latest to be tried there, is value for a defensive player in the league too new and inexperienced to play the — $141 million over six years, accord- position. So now what? ing to spotrac.com. Los Angeles Chargers The Steelers have two options: They defensive end Joey Bosa has the highest can move Sutton into the slot in their R.W. Petruso After a long wait, Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. HEARING & AUDIOLOGY Watt is expected to rejoin the team and the Steelers will sign him to Since 1973 CENTER INC.
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