Daily News & Links: Le’Veon Bell Calls Out Fake Steelers Fans; Minkah Fitzpatrick’s Struggling in Coverage

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick at practice on Wednesday, Sept 20, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick at practice on Wednesday, Sept 20, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

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? Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell called out fans who want Mike Tomlin fired following Thursday night’s 24-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns.

“If you’re a Steeler fan and your saying “fire Mike Tomlin” … then you’re not a real Steelers fan,” Bell wrote on X.

? Steelers All-Pro free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has allowed a 135.4 passer rating in coverage this season, according to Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus. Fitzpatrick has especially struggled in coverage against tight ends.

? Colin Cowherd of FS1 said the Steelers are always good, but they never have the Andy Reid ceiling.

? Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden and Bucs cornerback Ronde Barber discussed what makes Mike Tomlin such an effective motivator. Tomlin was a defensive backs coach under Gruden from 2002-2005.

? Steelers quarterback Justin Fields will serve as guest picker on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ on Saturday in Columbus for No. 2 Ohio State against No. 5 Indiana. Fields played at Ohio State from 2019-2020.

? The All-22 angle of Russell Wilson’s 23-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III on Thursday night is a sight to see.

? Stephen A. Smith thinks the Steelers will make the playoffs, but they’ll be one and done again.

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