Daily News & Links: Historic Day in Steelers History; Former NFL OL Rips Steelers QB Plan
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🏈 The founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers Art Rooney Sr. was born on this day in 1901. Rooney, who was also known as “The Chief,” was well respected by his peers and throughout the NFL. He embodied the Steelers Way throughout his life.
🏈 On this day in 1969, the Steelers hired Chuck Noll as their head coach. Noll went on to lead the Steelers to four Super Bowl titles in the 1970s. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993 after a 23-year career as the Steelers head coach.
🏈 On this day 1970, the Steelers drafted quarterback Terry Bradshaw (No. 1 overall) and cornerback Mel Blount in the third round (53rd overall). Bradshaw and Blount both won four Super Bowl titles with the Steelers in the 1970s and were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 1989.
🏈 Ben Roethlisberger also officially announced his retirement on this day in 2022 after an 18-year career as the team’s quarterback. To say the least, Jan. 27 is a historic day in Steelers history with Art Rooney Sr., Chuck Noll, Terry Bradshaw, Mel Blount and Ben Roethlisberger all having a significant moment on the day.
🏈 Former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz thinks Pittsburgh is just doing the same thing over and over again at the quarterback position.
“At some point the Steelers either have to trade up for a QB or purposely attempt to get a high draft pick. They are just running on a hamster wheel with these quarterbacks,” Schwartz wrote.
🏈 Steelers president Art Rooney II sat down with Rob King of the Steelers Audio Network to recap the 2024 season and look ahead at 2025.
🏈 Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is the first player in NFL history to have three 60+ yard offensive TD in a single postseason.
🏈 Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher knows what Sean McDermott is going through, as he lost in the AFC Championship Game four times.
STEELERS NOW CONTENT FROM JAN. 27
🏈 Art Rooney II Still Believes Running the Ball is Path to Success
🏈 It’ll Be Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, Not Both, for Steelers in 2025
🏈 Art Rooney II Remains Confident in Mike Tomlin: ‘When You Have a Good Coach, You Just Try to Keep Building With Him’
🏈 End of the Road For Najee Harris? Art Rooney II Keeps Door Open For Return
🏈 Art Rooney II Understands Why Steelers Fanbase is Mad: ‘I Share Their Frustration’
🏈 Art Rooney II Thinks There’s ‘Definitely Room for Growth’ with Steelers WR George Pickens
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