Carter’s Classroom
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5.2K145PittCarter: I’ll cover Pitt with passion and knowledge, and I’ll hit the ground running
on the North ShorePOSTED: 9:00 PM August 4, 2020As of today, I am ecstatic to announce my new position as a full-time beat writer for DK Pittsburgh Sports, covering the University of Pittsburgh football and basketball.
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3.6K6SteelersBreakdown: Davis’ hands heavy but lacking polish
on the North ShorePOSTED: 12:03 AM May 1, 2020At 6-foot-2 320 lbs. Davis isn't a big lineman by any means, but he does like to get physical with his hands and had good examples in the Big Ten...
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4.8K29SteelersBreakdown: Finding Brooks’ fit for Steelers
at North ShorePOSTED: 12:05 AM April 30, 2020Brooks' size isn't dominating at 5-foot-11 220 lbs. but his tenacity for attacking ballcarriers makes up for any questions in that department.
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5.1K46SteelersBreakdown: Dotson will pack punch for Steelers
on the North ShorePOSTED: 12:05 AM April 29, 2020The first thing you notice about Dotson's game is his raw strength at the point of attack.
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4.4K33SteelersBreakdown: McFarland a change of pace
at North ShorePOSTED: 2:24 PM April 28, 2020Anthony McFarland is a change of pace from the standard style of running back the Steelers have drafted in years past. Here's how that could be very good.
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5.6K23SteelersBreakdown: Highsmith has a way with weaponry
on the North ShorePOSTED: 5:09 PM April 27, 2020The Steelers addressed one of the primary depth concerns on their roster by selecting edge rusher Alex Highsmith in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
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6.6K54SteelersBreakdown: Claypool the big-play bully
on the North ShorePOSTED: 9:03 PM April 25, 2020Claypool was a touchdown machine in 2019 with 13 in as many games to go along with 66 catches for 1037 yards. His size made him difficult for smaller cornerbacks...
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6.9K42SteelersLate-round sleepers worth Steelers’ wait
on the North ShorePOSTED: 3:58 PM April 20, 2020My money is on the Steelers taking a running back in the second round because they should easily have a shot at selecting a top-five back from this class.
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9.3K72SteelersEnvisioning Ebron, McDonald on field together
on the North ShorePOSTED: 12:07 AM April 8, 2020Are the Steelers set up for double trouble with the free-agent addition of Eric Ebron and restructuring of Vance McDonald's contract?
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2.7K6SteelersClassroom: O-line reinforcements?
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:03 AM March 11, 2020This NFL draft class is stacked with top-tier offensive tackles that will most likely go in the first round. As the Steelers' first pick is in the second round as...
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2.4K3SteelersClassroom: Status quo on the tight ends
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:03 AM March 4, 2020McDonald went from his best statistical year in 2018 with 50 catches for 610 yards and four touchdowns to just 38 catches for 273 yards and three touchdowns. McDonald has...
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3.3K9SteelersClassroom: Hilliard’s impact on young receivers
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:03 AM February 26, 2020Hilliard presents an interesting career spanning from his twelve years as a player and eleven since as a coach. Here's a closer look at what he brings to the table...
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5.1K40SteelersClassroom: A peek at NFL Combine’s best backs
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 4:17 AM February 13, 2020The Steelers have typically favored bigger backs in the early rounds like Le'Veon Bell, James Conner and Benny Snell who can give out punishment as a runner and a pass protector.
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3.4K11SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Breaking more tackles in 2020
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:07 AM February 4, 2020James Conner benefited from being mostly and unknown factor for the Steelers when teams focused on stopping Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster.
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4.9K24SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Patience on Terrell Edmunds
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:00 AM January 31, 2020There's an obvious lack of comfort by Edmunds in his skills to turn and find the ball while in coverage. He uses textbook techniques to find the ball without turning....
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5.1K12SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Building around Fitzpatrick
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:00 AM January 27, 2020Understanding the play calls and what on-field audibles to call out to maintain the defense is one thing. But knowing how to do that while also playing a key role...
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4.1K16SteelersClassroom: Legendary chance in defensive front
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:00 AM January 24, 2020The crazy thing about the dominance displayed by this defensive front is that it barely got a chance to fire on all cylinders in 2019. That's because it lost Stephon Tuitt at...
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3.9K9SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Washington’s grit fits
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:00 AM January 20, 2020Washington is a combat catch type of receiver. He's not tall at five-foot-eleven, but he plays like it when he fights for the ball at its highest point. But he's...