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Analyst Makes Massive Prediction About Steelers
PITTSBURGH– Stephen A Smith loves to talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers. The news of the Mike Tomlin extension gives him even more reason to talk about the black and gold. Usually, the Steelers are fodder for Smith’s well-known monologues and tirades, but this latest news has him a bit more mellow.
On a recent appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Smith shared his thoughts on the recent extension. He was extremely complimentary of Tomlin as a person, offering extensive praise for the Steeler’s coach. He was much less confident in his team’s Super Bowl chances, however.
“This man is something special and he deserves his bag and I’m happy for him…Having said that, um, it’s no knock against him but I don’t see the Steelers winning the Super Bowl in three years. I hope I’m wrong.”
His expectations for the Steelers during Tomlin’s upcoming extension lie somewhere less ambitious. While he doesn’t view them as true contenders, he didn’t write the Steelers off completely.
“I can’t look at that and say, ‘I see a Super Bowl.’ But I do see them as a playoff team. I do see them contending and I’m happy that Mike Tomlin got his extension.”
Smith’s words echo the main criticism levied against Mike Tomlin over the last decade. Many doubt he is capable of leading the Steelers back to the Super Bowl.
They may have a case. The Steelers haven’t won a Super Bowl in 15 years and haven’t returned to the big game since losing to the Packers in 2011.
Pundits and fans look at Tomlin’s success and find issues as well. The team’s Super Bowl victory in 2009 is often attributed to Bill Cowher, as the roster was very similar to the team that won in 2006. And while the Steelers maintain their belief in Tomlin, the team hasn’t won a playoff game since losing in the AFC Championship in 2017.
With the latest extension, the Steelers are betting on Tomlin to prove Stephen A. Smith wrong. 2024 could be the year for him to do so, with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields giving him the best QB combination the Steelers have seen since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement. Add in an elite defense, a re-worked offensive line, and a highly motivated head coach, and the Steelers could be in a prime position to prove Smith’s prediction wrong.
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Quick Hits
Bryan Rust (465) is one point shy of tying Jake Guentzel (466) for the 11th most points in franchise history.
The Penguins enter tomorrow’s game ranked third in the NHL in power-play percentage (30.4%).
Erik Karlsson has 43 points (11G-32A) in 53 career games versus the Canadiens. His 11 goals versus them are tied with his teammate Kris Letang (11) for the most among all active blueliners.
Sidney Crosby’s next even-strength goal will surpass Phil Esposito (448) for sole possession of the ninth-most even-strength goals in NHL history.
Anthony Mantha, a Longueuil, Quebec native, has 19 points (11G-8A) in 24 career games against the Canadiens. He has four game-winning goals against Montreal, the most against any one opponent in his career.
Two men were killed in a shooting along Linnview Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood on Thursday, authorities said.
The shooting happened around 5:15 p.m. on the 1200 block of Linnview Avenue, according to a Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson.
When first responders arrived at the scene, they found two men with multiple gunshot wounds on the sidewalk about 10 feet apart. Both men were taken to local hospitals in grave condition, but they were pronounced dead when they arrived, Pittsburgh Public Safety’s spokesperson said. The victims were 23 and 27 years old. However, the victims have not been identified as of Thursday night.
Officials said the suspect fled on foot down Nobles Lane. No other information was released about the suspect. No arrests have been made as of Thursday night.
Neighbors told KDKA they heard at least six gunshots. Investigators at the scene recovered two firearms, the spokesperson for Pittsburgh Public Safety said. Police are investigating.
“At one point, I heard what sounded like fireworks,” one neighbor said.
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