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Mike Tomlin Addresses Controversial Call Against Steelers
PITTSBURGH — In the third quarter of the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was flagged for unnecessary roughness after making contact with what looked like a defenseless wide receiver in Adonai Mitchell.
Fitzpatrick looked like he was attempting to avoid the contact, slowing down and moving much of his body away from Mitchell. That being said, he still hit Mitchell after he was unable to corral the pass from Joe Flacco.
Many people took exception to the flag, including former referee and current rules analyst Gene Steratore and Steelers safety Deshon Elliot. One of the most notable voices to speak up was head coach Mike Tomlin.
Tomlin spoke about the call during his weekly press conference today, highlighting his thoughts on the call.
“I didn’t like that call. I talked to New York yesterday, they didn’t like that call as well, but that doesn’t help me on a Monday,” Tomlin said. “The officials aren’t perfect. None of us are. We make mistakes in-game that we have to overcome, and if they make a mistake in-game, we better be prepared to overcome that as well.”
It’s important to note Tomlin’s point about it being set in stone. At the end of it all, you cannot dwell on plays that you believe you executed well that didn’t go your way. There is nothing, at least in the eyes of the team, that could have been done so you must move on.
Additionally, it is important to note that this missed call was not the only reason the Steelers ended up losing the game. As a coach and players it is important not to have the reason for winning or losing be penalties and other things out of the team’s control. Ideally, a team should not rely on penalties calls in one direction or another and should perform well enough that they do not matter.
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Banners with Nazi symbols found, removed from two Pittsburgh bridges
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) — An investigation is underway after police say banners with Nazi symbols and messages were found on two different Pittsburgh bridges.
Police say the banners had handwritten Nazi symbols and messages on them and were found on Saturday morning on the West End Bridge and on the Tenth Street Bridge.
Police say both signs were removed, documented, and secured as evidence as the investigation into their discovery is ongoing.
According to police, neither sign had any specific threats towards any individuals or groups.
Anyone with information about the banners or the people responsible for placing them on the bridges is asked to call Pittsburgh Police Headquarters at 412-323-7800.
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Steelers host OL with Pittsburgh Steelers connection for workout
According to the NFL transaction wire, the Pittsburgh Steelers hosted offensive linemen Garret Greenfield and J.D DiRenzo for workouts on Monday. Pittsburgh lost right guard James Daniels for the season with a torn Achilles, so the team is looking for more help.
Greenfield was undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft out of South Dakota State. His connection with the Steelers is that while at South Dakota State, he played left tackle right next to Steelers guard Mason McCormick. Greenfield competed at the NFL Combine and the East-West Shrine Bowl. While at the NFL Combine, he set the event record for best vertical jump by an offensive lineman at 38 1/2 inches.
Greenfield, 25, was signed by the Seattle Seahawks but was released at the end of training camp. He has not joined a practice squad since that moment. Greenfield can play both tackle spots and kicked inside at times for the Seahawks.
Meanwhile, DiRenzo was undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. He joined the Carolina Panthers in 2023 but did not sign anywhere following the 2023 season. DiRenzo can play both tackle spots for the Steelers, who still need more depth along their offensive line to feel comfortable.
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