Pittsburgh Review

The Pittsburgh Steelers' performance on Thursday Night Football has been a topic of concern for fans, with the team having won only one of their last ten games played on Thursdays. A fan from Pittsburgh inquired about the possibility of refusing to schedule such games. The response clarified that teams cannot refuse to play Thursday Night Football games.

In another inquiry, a fan from Buffalo asked about the trade involving Antonio Brown and which players were selected with the picks acquired. It was explained that the Steelers traded Brown to the Raiders for third and fifth-round picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, using those selections to draft WR Diontae Johnson and TE Zach Gentry.

A question from Wildomar, CA addressed why the play clock continues running during player substitutions. The answer provided insight into NFL rules where if an offense substitutes players, it allows the defense time to adjust as well.

A Cincinnati fan asked about injury disclosure rules in the NFL. It was explained that teams must list any player not fully participating in practice due to injury on their practice report and submit a status report before each game week.

An incident involving a punt during a game raised questions from Stroudsburg, PA regarding possession change timing and officiating decisions. The response acknowledged an error by officials but did not delve into specifics of possession change timing.

San Diego's query criticized officiating during a Steelers-Eagles game where penalties were questioned. Referee Alan Eck explained penalties were given based on observed unsportsmanlike conduct without evidence of punches thrown by Eagles players upon review.

From Douglas, WY came a question about defensive strategy against known offensive plays like "tush-push." It was noted that while defenses might anticipate certain plays, offenses can still vary their actions unpredictably.

Lake Mary, FL brought up considerations regarding contract investments for running back Najee Harris versus other team areas like offensive line or receiving corps. This reflects ongoing strategic decisions faced by many teams today.

For fans seeking community watching experiences, information was shared about finding local "Steeler bars" through an online resource provided by the team’s website.

Finally, Tiltonsville's inquiry explored common phrases used by players post-game regarding being "on the same page." The complexity of NFL gameplay and necessary adjustments at full speed were highlighted as reasons behind potential miscommunications among players during games.