Steelers/NFL
Tuesday’s Steelers Buzz
— Steelers coach Mike Tomlin took responsibility for Ben Roethlisberger injuring his foot that Tomlin doesn’t expect to be an issue vs the Chiefs.
“I take responsibility for throwing on third down,” Tomlin said. “I got a little overaggressive there,” Tomlin said.
— Roethlisberger will take his usual Wednesday practice off. Tomlin said the foot “shouldn’t be an issue” to practice on Thursday and Friday.
— One big edge the Chiefs have on the Steelers is special teams: “We have not been special in special teams,” Tomlin said of his group. Tomlin hinted the Steelers won’t directional kick away from Tyreek Hill as Chris Boswell struggles with those.
— Joey Porter to coach vs the Chiefs? Tomlin isn’t ruling it out.
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“If he’s unavailable, Keith [Butler] is going to do that [coach linebackers] and I’m sure he’s excited about the opportunity,” Tomlin said.
Porter is currently on leave and early indications are based on the information the Steelers have, Porter won’t be fired.
Tomlin said coaches, front office people are held to a higher standard and the Steelers are taking the matter serious but they are not concerned about it being a distraction.
“We’re not overly concerned with this being a distraction for us,” Tomlin said.[/hide]
