Pittsburg, PA
Steelers Still Need One More Piece
PITTSBURGH– The Pittsburgh Steelers were winners over draft weekend. GM Omar Khan stood pat with his selections and didn’t give up any assets to move up. Even so, the Steelers managed to draft players expected to go higher in the draft and fill holes on their team. They strengthened multiple positions of need, especially the offensive line. Due to their performance, pundits around the league rightly praised the 2024 Steelers’ draft class
With their impressive draft and offseason moves, the Steelers’ offense is poised for a rebound year. Their quarterback room is totally revamped with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields stepping in. Their running back duo is tops in the league. Pat Freiermuth is looking to stay healthy and re-assert himself as a threat. Their offensive line is going from replacement level to brimming with potential. Everything on that side of the ball feels improved.
And then there is the wide receiver position. While the organization gave a vote of confidence to the current ones on the roster prior to the draft, it feels glaringly obvious that this position will hold the offense back. The current wide receiver room consists of de facto number one George Pickens, unproven youngster Calvin Austin III, two depth veterans in Van Jefferson and Quez Watkins, and newly drafted Roman Wilson.
Perhaps this is too critical, but nothing about that group will intimidate opposing defenses and defensive coordinators. If Calvin Austin III can continue improving, he could force defenses to give him respect, but he’s not there yet. Similarly, Jefferson and Watkins have big play potential now and then, but they aren’t consistent enough to warrant further attention. Roman Wilson has yet to catch a pass in the NFL. Put it all together, and Pittsburgh’s aerial attack has one real option to defend: Pickens.
The Steelers have made it clear that they are committed to running the ball and protecting their quarterback. They will rely on a physical offensive line. and their potent pair of running backs to establish their tempo and open up the passing game. Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith excels with run dominant offenses, like he did in Tennessee during his last OC position, and that should be the same for Pittsburgh this upcoming season.
The only problem with that is Russell Wilson, or Justin Fields will need more than the double-covered George Pickens to throw to. If they want to have an offense that can hurt the defense in multiple ways, they need another weapon on the outside to throw to. The Steelers may not admit it publicly, but the wide receiver position is now their biggest area of need.
With the amount of veteran receivers linked to Pittsburgh over the draft process, it feels like the Steelers aren’t quite done adding to their room. Whether that comes via trade or adding a player once camp opens, the Steelers need to address their biggest positional need before the season begins.
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Pittsburg, PA
Frontier Airlines announces nonstop service from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Travelers looking to head to the other side of the Commonwealth can now do so!
Frontier Airlines announced on Thursday that beginning today they are offering nonstop, twice-daily service from Pittsburgh International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
The airline will also offer nonstop service three times daily to Dallas-Fort Worth beginning today.
They will also offer four times weekly, nonstop service to Atlanta and Raleigh Durham beginning on May 17.
“This is a great day for consumers in the greater Pittsburgh area,” said Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operations design, at Frontier Airlines. “Whether seeking a convenient commuting option for a quick day trip or planning a longer excursion to some of America’s most iconic destinations, we are thrilled to offer these affordable and convenient options for area residents.”
In recognition of the new nonstop services, Frontier is offering fares as low as $59.
Travelers can learn more on Frontier’s website at this link.
Pittsburg, PA
One person injured in late-night McKeesport shooting
McKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) — One person was taken to the hospital following a late-night shooting in McKeesport.
The shooting happened along Scott Street just before midnight on Wednesday.
Dispatchers tell KDKA that police and medics were called to the area just before midnight and that one person was taken to the hospital by medics.
KDKA’s overnight unit captured video of a car that appeared to be hit with bullets and had a window shot out as well.
It’s unclear what led up to the shooting or if police will be releasing any suspect descriptions.
The condition of the person who was taken to the hospital is unknown at this time.
Pittsburg, PA
Steelers Get First Shot at Kirk Cousins, Falcons
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener has been officially revealed and it has plenty of storylines behind it.
Confirming the leaks and reports that had been coming out in the days and hours leading up to the official release, the NFL announced that the Steelers will open the 2024 season on the road against the Atlanta Falcons, who employed multiple key members of the new-look Steelers offense in 2023.
Perhaps the biggest change that came to Pittsburgh this offseason was the hiring of former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith to serve as offensive coordinator. Smith left Atlanta with a 21-30 record and plenty of questions swirling about his abilities to develop quarterbacks and get the biggest playmakers on offense the ball. But the Steelers are confident his run-first approach will fit well with the retooled roster and help the unit improve on some miserable marks from the past two seasons.
Smith will have some former Falcons to work with while he does that in Cordarrelle Patterson and Scotty Miller, who signed with the Steelers as free agents this offseason.
The Falcons went through plenty of changes of their own this offseason, adding $180 million man Kirk Cousins to be their starting quarterback and hiring Raheem Morris to kickstart the franchise around after three middling seasons.
It is maybe not the flashiest season opening opponent the Steelers could have drawn, but these two up-and-comers will try to announce themselves as serious contenders with lots of new faces in place in Week 1.
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