Posts By Chris Carter
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3.8KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: Chopping at Chiefs’ defense
The Chiefs' aggressive defense has to be excited after watching the Steelers' offense flounder last week, but with the return of Le'Veon Bell, things could change.
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 1:30 PM September 30, 2016 -
4.4KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: How frustrated offense lost its way
The scoreboard reflected how bad things went when the 34-3 final score, but it won't reflect where the breakdowns occurred throughout the game.
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 3:47 PM September 29, 2016 -
5.0KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: Where it all went awry
The Steelers put on their worst showing in the Mike Tomlin era Sunday when they were blown away by the Eagles, 34-3. There was no solace to be had in the play...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 11:54 AM September 26, 2016 -
3.9KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: Eagles’ D won’t back down
The talk of the Eagles' season so far has been about their rookie quarterback, Carson Wentz, but the most cohesive part of their team has been the defense.
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 8:26 AM September 23, 2016 -
5.2KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: Subtle pressure works for this defense
The Steelers have one sack in their first two games, but that does not mean that they have not gotten after the quarterback. Last Sunday’s performance against the Bengals was a display...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 12:01 AM September 22, 2016 -
4.4KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: The secret to quieting A.J. Green
How did the defense manage to shut down one of the better wide receivers? They stuck to Keith Butler's scheme and played aggressive.
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 11:59 PM September 20, 2016 -
4.9KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: Ben does just enough
Ben Roethlisberger has a history of struggling with the Bengals as far as his statistics but not as far as beating them.
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 1:05 PM September 19, 2016 -
4.4KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: O-line imposing will
The Steelers dominated their opening matchup with the Redskins in multiple facets of the game, but especially with their running game.
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 7:45 AM September 17, 2016 -
4.5KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: Turn up heat
The Steelers-Bengals has grown in recent seasons, partly because of the playoffs, partly because the Bengals have injured Le'Veon Bell and others.
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 1:47 PM September 16, 2016 -
7.4KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: Splash plays drown Redskins
Mike Tomlin’s penchant for press conference mantras is well known after 10 seasons as the Steelers’ coach. Whether he talks about how “iron sharpens iron,” or how “the standard is the...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 5:20 PM September 13, 2016 -
7.0KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: Cousins zones out
The Steelers' defensive gameplan should center on rattling the Redskins' Kirk Cousins, and the method to do so is well within their wheelhouse.
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 12:05 AM September 12, 2016 -
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Carter’s Classroom: Guards don’t make highlights, but here’s why DeCastro deal rocks
The news of the Steelers and guard David DeCastro reaching an agreement on a contract extension through the 2021 NFL season was huge.
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 10:02 PM September 9, 2016 -
13.9KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: How the Browns might have blown it with Justin Gilbert
The Steelers' acquisition of Justin Gilbert involved very little risk in that they traded a sixth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft for one who was No. 8 overall in...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 1:00 AM September 6, 2016 -
6.7KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: Burns shows smarts, athleticism but also rookie eagerness in debut
After three weeks of preseason games, the Steelers finally had the opportunity to see what cornerback Artie Burns, their first-round draft pick, could do.
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 9:57 PM September 2, 2016 -
5.6KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: Pass rush packs punch … but it’s not always easy to see
Keith Butler's defense finished with 48 sacks last season, good enough for third in the NFL. But somewhat unusually, the Steelers put more pressure on the quarterback from the defensive...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 2:35 PM August 31, 2016 -
7.5KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: Hargrave getting his nose dirty early
Among the Steelers’ rookies, Javon Hargrave has provided the biggest splash this preseason. From stonewalling centers to changing the line of scrimmage and contributing to the pass rush, the third-round...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 7:42 PM August 30, 2016 -
7.7KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: Blink and you’d miss that eruption
For two preseason games, Ben Roethlisberger, Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown stood on the sidelines. That all ended with three first-half scores against the Saints.
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 3:47 PM August 27, 2016