Steelers Daily News & Links: Russell Wilson at the ESPYs; Paul Skenes’ Rookie Year Better Than Big Ben’s?
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? Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was at the ESPYs to see his wife Ciara perform.
? With Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes being named the starting pitcher of the NL All-Star team, many are thinking that he could be the best rookie in the history of Pittsburgh professional sports. Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan thinks it’s between Skenes, Ben Roethlisberger, Sidney Crosby and Mario Lemieux.
Roethlisberger’s 13 regular-season wins as a rookie is an NFL record. Despite the historic numbers, Dan Pizzuta of The 33rd Team tabbed Roethlisberger’s rookie season as the seventh-best among quarterbacks since 2000. Roethlisberger did not make the Pro Bowl or earn first-team All-Pro honors in his rookie year, but he was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Best rookie season in Pittsburgh?
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) July 12, 2024
? Artist Alex Nicholson presented his finished colored pencil drawing of Ben Roethlisberger.
Just under 30 hours later!
Presenting my finished colored pencil drawing of legendary @steelers quarterback, Big Ben Roethlisberger. @_BigBen7
Shares appreciated!✍🏻 #HereWeGo #Steelers #bigben #pittsburgh #artist @AroundThe412 @KDPomp @Blitz_Burgh @SteelersNetwork… pic.twitter.com/IdTPlnYhPf
— Alex Nicholson Art (@anicholson6) July 12, 2024
? Steel City Star shared a clip of former Steelers cornerback Mel Blount’s first career touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in 1972.
Mel Blount’s 1st career TD
1972 in Dallas pic.twitter.com/loPddP71cM
— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) July 12, 2024
? Former Steelers running back Jerome Bettis was asked to build his Ultimate RB. His answer: Saquon Barkley.
“Well, I don’t even have to build one. I got one. Saquon Barkley. Just package him,” Bettis said.
Jerome Bettis was asked to build his Ultimate RB. His answer:
"Well, I don't even have to build one. I got one. Saquon Barkley. Just package him."@saquon | @Eagles pic.twitter.com/no0c0iPeho
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) July 12, 2024
? Steelers History on X shared a throwback pic of the immaculate trio of Frenchy Fuqua, Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris at Steelers training camp in 1973.
An immaculate trio at #SteelersCamp, 1973 pic.twitter.com/38ax5ZXKII
— Steelers History (@SteelersHistory) July 12, 2024
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