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Hiring Mike McCarthy would break Steelers’ longtime precedent, and franchise shouldn’t do that 

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Hiring Mike McCarthy would violate the Steelers’ longstanding tradition, and the franchise should reconsider. Since 1969, the Pittsburgh Steelers have consistently hired unseasoned assistants as head coaches, leading to three successful tenures: Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Mike Tomlin. None had prior head-coaching experience but shared essential coaching attributes. Noll, a former defensive coordinator, won … Read more

Longtime Detroit Lions Center Frank Ragnow Fails Physical, Will Stay Retired

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Frank Ragnow, longtime Detroit Lions center, fails physical and decides to stay retired. Detroit Lions fans were excited when it was announced that center Frank Ragnow was coming out of retirement to re-join the team, but their excitement was short-lived. Ragnow failed a physical due to a Grade 3 hamstring strain and will not be … Read more

Kyle Dugger trade: Steelers hope to boost defense with longtime Patriots starter

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Steelers aiming to bolster defense by acquiring former Patriots standout Kyle Dugger The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired safety Kyle Dugger from the New England Patriots in a trade, sending a sixth-round pick in exchange. To make room for Dugger, the Steelers placed safety DeShon Elliott on injured reserve. Dugger, who had fallen out of favor in … Read more