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Steelers' Defense Sees Red Meat vs. Dillon Gabriel? | Plan to Help Broderick Jones vs. Myles Garrett

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 2d

Locked on #Steelers Crossover Thursday w/@spencito.bsky.social!

- Dillon Gabriel: what's CLE plan for him?
- Can PIT continue dominance vs rookie QBs?
- Plan for Broderick Jones vs Myles Garrett
- Aaron Rodgers on rivalry status

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense has a historically great record against rookie quarterbacks and now face the Cleveland Browns' Dillon Gabriel. Is the young quarterback making his second career start a red meat opportunity for T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and an aggressive Steelers' defense? Christopher C

Steelers' Darnell Washington, TEs Huge vs Browns, Myles Garrett | Aaron Rodgers' Pre-Snap Attack

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 3d

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday w/Shelby Cassessee!

- Darnell Washington, TEs have BIG role vs Browns
- Plan to counter stacked boxes, top run defense
- Aaron Rodgers' pre-snap skills VITAL this week
- AFC North door open?

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The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Cleveland Browns and their number one rushing defense that loves to load the line of scrimmage. So how will the Steelers counter? Christopher Carter and Shelby Cassessee discuss Mike Tomlin's explanation and why Darnell Washington and the Steelers' tight ends are a b

Steelers 2026 NFL draft QB watch: Big matchups loom for the top prospects

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 4d

Oregon's Dante Moore has been rising in the #NFLDraft QB rankings and has a big matchup this weekend vs Indiana and Fernando Mendoza. Between that and LSU's Garrett Nussmeier vs South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers, #Steelers scouts have plenty to watch.

Via @post-gazette.com:

If the Steelers are going to make the 2026 NFL draft their next big shot at finding a franchise quarterback, they’ll need to keep a close watch on...

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. Ready for Big Role as Jalen Ramsey Heals | Patrick Queen Steps Up to Lead

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Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 4d

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social!

- Joey Porter Jr. back just in time
- Why he won't replace Ramsey, but he'll be vital
- Patrick Queen steps up in leadership role
- Derrick Harmon on his progress

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The Pittsburgh Steelers finally get back Joey Porter Jr. after his week one injury just in time as Jalen Ramsey is set to miss games due to injury. But is he ready for the major cornerback role he'll have without Ramsey on the field? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss what to expect, and w

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf Forming 3-Headed Monster w/Run Game? | Not Moving TJ Watt is OK

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 9d

Locked on #Steelers Thursday!

- 3-headed monster building on offense?
- Why Metcalf'/s in-breaking routes mix well w/run
- Aaron Rodgers right conductor for all of it?
- TJ Watt moving around a little, but more needed?

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf have been improving their chemistry, but Christopher Carter sees them developing a 3-headed monster in the offense. The third head? An efficient running game, whether it's Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell or Kaleb Johnson at running back. But with

Steelers CAN'T Trade Alex Highsmith, Must Keep T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, OLB Trio | OL Coming Together

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Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 10d

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday!

- Why they shouldn't trade Alex Highsmith
- OLB trio depth CRUCIAL to defense's plans
- WR move may come, but not for BIG name
- Broderick Jones, OL coming together

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have seen a rise in their young outside linebacker Nick Herbig, but Christopher Carter thinks that just means they can't trade away Alex Highsmith and must keep them together with T.J. Watt this season. Why? Chris looks at the long season ahead with 13 straight games and no b

Steelers, T.J. Watt, Trending Back to Elite? | Keeanu Benton, Payton Wilson Finding the Right Places

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Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 11d

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social!

- What defense is doing that's trending upwards
- Why they can climb to being elite
- ⭐️💀grades
- Keeanu Benton, Payton Wilson turn it around
- Where's Pat Freiermuth?

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense registered five or more sacks for a second consecutive week and continues to trend upwards. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders explain the signs that show T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey, DeShon Elliott, Cam Heyward and company can form an elite defense this season if they

Steelers grades: DK Metcalf’s dominance a sign of things to come?

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Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 11d

DK Metcalf showed off why the #Steelers invested so much in him this offseason with his playmaking ability Sunday.

He's along several players who received the highest marks, including players who turned their season around.

@post-gazette.com ⭐️💀grades:

Welcome to Stars and Skulls, a weekly grading series that focuses on individual performances of Steelers players. Each week, Christopher Carter gives his...

Steelers' Defense, T.J. Watt Show Team's Closer to Potential | Kenneth Gainwell, O-Line Comes Alive

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Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 12d

Locked on #Steelers Monday!

- VICTORY MONDAY
- Defense looks closest they have to potential
- Pass rush/coverage finding chemistry
- Elliott's return in time
- Gainwell, OL impress
- 3-1, moving right direction

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The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 Sunday in Dublin, Ireland with their defense and offense playing closer to their potential. Christopher Carter gives his thoughts from Dublin where he thinks T.J. Watt, Deshon Elliott and the defense are finding the elements to their unit that

Steelers Must Fix 3rd Down Defense vs. Vikings' Poor 3rd Down Offense | Time for Tight Ends to Rise?

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 15d

Locked on #Steelers Friday!

- 3rd down defensive weakness needs fixing
- Can it happen vs MIN's weak 3rd down offense?
- Week 4 NFL picks
- HOW IS @jennaharner.bsky.social IN FIRST PLACE
- Sigh, PIT vs MIN final picks

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense has been one of the worst at stopping teams on 3rd downs this season in a year they're supposed to be a top group. Christopher Carter believes that if they're to be an elite unit, this week's Sunday showdown against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland is the per

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Ready to Face Brian Flores' Defense? | Jalen Ramsey vs. Justin Jefferson?

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Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 16d

Locked on #Steelers Crossover Thursday w/@lukebraunnfl.bsky.social!

- Aaron Rodgers ready for Flores' defense?
- How Vikings get pressure
- Jalen Ramsey vs Justin Jefferson?
- What Wentz does at QB

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense will face an aggressive defense from Brian Flores and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday. WIll Aaron Rodgers be ready? Christopher Carter and Luke Braun team up for a Crossover Thursday episode where they discuss the key matchups between the Steelers and Vikings to watch.

Steelers' Defensive Issues from Newer Aggressive Plan? | Aaron Rodgers in Red Zone Real or Mirage?

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 17d

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday w/@nickfarabaugh.bsky.social!

- Defensive issues from new aggressive plan?
- How defense is different, and it's taking time to fit
- No. 2 red zone offense real or mirage?
- Harmon and the new DL plan

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense isn't using the same plan as last year, and that's part of their early season issues. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh take you inside the Steelers locker room to discuss what's different about the plan, how it's more aggressive, and the growing pains that go al

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Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 18d

It helps having anchor players on the offensive line to bring the group together. Remember how it used to not matter who was with pouncey and decastro they all played well?

Carter's Critiques: Steelers' run game better in space — and set up by early passing success

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 18d

The #Steelers have the 31st rushing attack thru 3 weeks, but there have been glimpses into what makes them better.

Working in space and passing to set up the run are keys for Arthur Smith.

More in this week's @post-gazette.com film study:

The Steelers didn’t have a dominant day running the ball against the Patriots in their 21-14 Sunday win at Gillette Stadium, with just 64...

Steelers grades: T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward remind NFL of their star power

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 18d

My week 3 #Steelers ⭐️💀grades are here for the @post-gazette.com

The stars came out on defense, but don't overlook the help of several backups from the depth chart that filled in nicely.

More on my grades from the all-22 here:

Welcome to Stars and Skulls, a weekly grading series that focuses on individual performances of Steelers players. Each week, Christopher Carter gives his...

Steelers' Offense w/Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren, O-Line Must Learn Vital Lessons from Patriots Win

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 18d

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social!

- Key lessons for offense to learn
- When and how to run well w/Warren/Gainwell
- Potential for offense close?
- ⭐️💀grades
- Backups represent well
- Young vets struggle

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense didn't have its best day Sunday, but there were spurts where some of the potential was on display for Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren and the offensive line. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss what some of the key lessons for the unit to learn were, and how th

Steelers' Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt Lead Pass Rush in 21-14 Win | Aaron Rodgers Must Pass to Set Up Run

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Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 19d

Locked on #Steelers Monday!

- Bag of shame returns
- VICTORY MONDAY
- Pass rush, turnovers creators take over game
- New plan: Aaron Rodgers sets up run game
- Red zone offense 📈3rd down defense 📉

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The Pittsburgh Steelers lived off their pass rush's resurgence in their 21-14 win over the New England Patriots with five sacks and five forced turnovers. Cam Heyward and T.J. Watt played huge roles as they both got after Drake Maye and contributed to the turnover count, while other pass rushers lik

Steelers' Early Defensive Struggles Due to Aggressive Approach? | Aaron Rodgers Says 'Run the Ball'

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 22d

Locked on #Steelers Friday w/@joshtaylorhd.bsky.social!

- Teryl Austin goes OFF about defensive mistakes
- How the defense is more aggressive in 2025
- Can things be tightened up soon?
- Week 3 picks
- Final PIT at NE picks

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The Pittsburgh Steelers defense has struggled in their early games, and Christopher Carter shows how defensive coordinator Teryl Austin is livid over some of the mistakes. But Chris and Josh Taylor think those frustrations come from the defense's more aggressive approach this season and how it puts

Can Steelers' Defense Fix Weaknesses & Stop Patriots' Drake Maye? | Christian Gonzalez vs DK Metcalf

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 23d

Locked on #Steelers Crossover Thursday w/Nick Cattles!

- What must defense do to stop Drake Maye?
- Christian Gonzalez vs DK Metcalf
- Can run game ignite vs 3rd best run defense?
- Keys to win
- Honoring Dale Lolley

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense has struggled through two weeks and now faces a young, athletic quarterback in the New England Patriots' Drake Maye. Christopher Carter and Nick Cattles discuss that matchup on Crossover Thursday, and how both teams stack up against each other. Also, Chris talks abo

Steelers film study: Aaron Rodgers needs a running threat to do what he does best

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 24d

Aaron Rodgers went from throwing 3 TD passes off play action against the Jets to completing one pass off play action for five yards against the Seahawks.

The reason? Seattle didn't respect the #Steelers' run game. That must change.

Via @post-gazette.com:

If Aaron Rodgers is going to lead the Steelers offense to more successful weeks than their 17-point effort in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks, he’s...

Steelers' Jaylen Warren the Key to Unlock Best Version of Aaron Rodgers | What Can Fix Run Defense?

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 24d

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday w/Paul Zeise!

- Jaylen Warren the key to unlock best Aaron Rodgers?
- What does run game need to thrive?
- Defense close to figuring out key letdowns?
- Developing Young DL

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The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't run the ball much, and that could be a mistake that hasn't let Jaylen Warren impact games more. Christopher Carter and Paul Zeise discuss how maybe it's Warren who can unlock the best version of Aaron Rodgers and not just DK Metcalf or Pat Freiermuth. Also, Chris and

Steelers grades: Keeanu Benton, Payton Wilson hurting the run defense

Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 25d

My week 2 #Steelers ⭐️💀grades are up for the @post-gazette.com:

Jaylen Warren received high marks, but there are two key players who must be significantly better to help solve the issues defending the run:

Welcome to Stars and Skulls, a weekly grading series that focuses on individual performances of Steelers players. Each week Christopher Carter gives his...

Steelers Need New Defensive Plan w/Jalen Ramsey, Run Defense? | Feed Jaylen Warren More Carries

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Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 25d

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social!

- New defensive plan needed after 2 bad games?
- Scheme, personnel or execution vs the run?
- It's ⭐️💀grades day
- Keeanu Benton's struggles continue
- Feed Jaylen Warren

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense struggled against the Seattle Seahawks and continue to underwhelm. Could it be time for Mike Tomlin to restructure the defensive plan? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss how the Steelers' defense is currently based on Jalen Ramsey and a trust that they'll s

Carter’s Critiques: Steelers’ 3rd-down failures came on plays their stars are ‘supposed to make’

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Christopher Carter @cartercritiques.bsky.social · 26d

The #Steelers allowed 5 conversions of 3rd & 4 or longer yesterday. That's a big problem as they last year they allowed that to happen less than 3 times per game.

What happened? They lost key matchups they should expect to win.

Film via @post-gazette.com:

The Steelers’ third-down defense proved costly in key moments of their 31-17 loss at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday — and it’s an aspect...