Daily News & Links: AB Calls for Rudolph, Devito Beats Pickett

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🏈 Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown said on X that the Steelers need to free Mason Rudolph.

“Free Mason Rudolph Eskimo Brodie Let em Play Already,” Brown said.

Mike Tomlin said during his Monday press conference that Mitch Trubisky will remain the starter.

🏈 New York Giants undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito has nine touchdown passes in six games this year. Kenny Pickett, who was a first-round selection out of Pitt in 2022, has 13 touchdown passes in 25 career games (24 starts). 

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🏈 Ben Roethlisberger thinks the Steelers Way is lost.

“I felt like when I first got in this league, and part of it was because of the talent we had, when we showed up, we were up three or seven to nothing no matter who we were playing,” Roethlisberger told his co-host Spencer Te’o on the Footbahlin podcast. “The second we got off the bus – three nothing, seven nothing us, because people were intimidated by our defense. People were intimidated by how good our offense could be. I feel like some of that is lost.

“I think our defense can still be very intimidating. I just feel like people aren’t afraid to play the Pittsburgh Steelers anymore. I don’t know. Maybe the tradition of the Pittsburgh Steelers is done. Maybe it needs to be formed a new kind of way.”

Former Steelers free safety Ryan Clark also thinks the Steelers Way no longer exists.

🏈 Antonio Brown told Steelers Nation on Spaces on X that he would like to retire as a Steeler.

“I’ve gotta retire a Steeler first. I don’t think I’m retired yet… If you build a big case for me, maybe we’ll come and make it [tailgate] happen,” Brown said.

🎂 Happy Birthday to former Steelers wide receiver Courtney Hawkings, born on December 12, 1969 in Flint, Michigan. Hawkings caught 160 passes for 1,829 yards (11.4 average) and five touchdowns with the Steelers from 1997-2000. Hawkins is currently the wide receivers coach at his alma mater Michigan State.

🎥 Monday marked the 18th anniversary of when Jerome Bettis ran over Brian Urlacher for a touchdown in the snow at Heinz Field. It was an iconic play in Bettis’ Hall of Fame career. The Steelers went on to beat the Chicago Bears, 21-9.

December 11, 2005: “The Bus” @JeromeBettis36 runs through Brian Urlacher for a touchdown en route to a 21-9 win over the Bears. pic.twitter.com/O7QR0cAKHI

— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) December 11, 2020

NON-STEELERS NEWS FROM AROUND THE SPORTS NOW NETWORK

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The dreaded vote of confidence? Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas strongly backed head coach Mike Sullivan.

Pittsburgh Baseball Now: Lefty Marco Gonzales is ready for a fresh start with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pittsburgh Sports Now: Kade Bell from Western Carolina is the new Pitt offensive coordinator.

West Virginia Sports Now: North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, an expected top-five pick, has officially entered the 2024 NFL Draft and will skip the Duke’s Mayo Bowl against West Virginia.

Nittany Sports Now: Former Penn State quarterback Will Levis and the Tennessee Titans shocked the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football.

Pittsburgh Soccer Now: Will the Pittsburgh Riverhounds turn unprecedented success into improved recruitment?