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Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

‘There’s going to be growing pains’: Ben Roethlisberger tempers hype for Steelers’ offense in Week 1 (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Joe Starkey: T.J. Watt blinked, but there’s only one way he can really lose (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
T.J. Watt practices with first-team defense as discussions on new contract continue (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Paul Zeise’s mailbag: Are the Steelers overrated? (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
True to his word, T.J. Watt makes full practice debut with Steelers (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers notes: Kendrick Green, Alex Highsmith, Tyson Alualu show up on initial injury report (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers’ handling of Watt negotiations an embarrassment (Beaver County Times)
Watt, ‘Worth Every Penny,’ Returns To Practice For Steelers (AP)
Ben Roethlisberger says Pittsburgh Steelers should pay T.J. Watt ‘whatever he wants’ (ESPN)
T.J. Watt contract: Ben Roethlisberger says he ‘should get whatever the heck he wants,’ pass rusher practices (CBS Sports)
Ben Roethlisberger had some strong things to say on T.J. Watt’s Steelers contract negotiation (The Sporting News)
T.J. Watt goes full in practice, contract status still unknown (KDKA-FM)
Watt says he’s ready to go 100% on Sunday but will take himself out if needed (KDKA-FM)
Schobert reunited with Watt as TJ returns to practice (KDKA-FM)
Roethlisberger says Watt should get whatever he wants (KDKA-FM)
Did Najee Harris just leak Watt’s extension? (KDKA-FM)
Steelers first injury report (KDKA-FM)
Ben expects growing pains (Steelers.com)
Reunited and it feels so good (Steelers.com)
Week 1 Injury Report (Bills) (Steelers.com)
Asked and Answered: Sept. 9 (Steelers.com)
Steelers at Bills: How to watch/listen to the game (Steelers.com)

Diggs Finds Validation In Being Selected A Bills Captain

‘“It means even more now just as far as being acknowledged by your peers,” he added, with Buffalo preparing to open its season hosting Pittsburgh on Sunday. “The fact that they trust you in the biggest moments and they trust you on a daily basis that you’re going to do the right thing on and off the field, yeah, I was happy.”’

Steelers at Bills time, odds, prediction: How to watch, key matchups as Ben Roethlisberger, Josh Allen battle

‘Caesars Sportsbook has tabbed the Bills as a 6.5 favorite while the over/under is now 48.5. While they only combined to score 41 points in last year’s meeting, I expect the two teams to exceed 50 points on Sunday. The weather will be better than it was on that December night, and both teams have since added significant weapons to their skill positions. As far as picking a winner, I’ll go with the Bills. They’re playing at home, and given their continuity and the Steelers’ questions on the offensive line and in the secondary, Buffalo is the much safer pick. Look for Allen to take advantage of a Steelers secondary that is still figuring each other out. But if the Steelers’ offense can stay out of too many third-and-long situations, Roethlisberger and company may keep things interesting. And as you can see below, I have a feeling that both teams’ red zone offenses will surely not be in midseason form.’

Mike Tomlin see similarities in Josh Allen, Ben Roethlisberger

‘“No question. I remember when [Allen] came out of Wyoming, and I remember the comparisons then, and I saw that in him then,” Tomlin said. “So I’m not surprised by the comparisons, not surprised by his skillset and the things he’s capable of doing, [as well as] the style of game he plays.’

Bills defense must limit explosive plays from Steelers RB Najee Harris

‘“He’s one of those guys who as a running back has really good vision you know he can see things that a lot of other backs can’t see. There are times where he’s about to approach a hole and it may look a little cloudy and he’s able to find that opening and the real good ones they’re able to do that,” Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said Wednesday before practice.’

Bills Injury Report: September 8th

‘DT Star Lotulelei (calf) has been nursing an injury to his calf for over a week, and after Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he would be either “limited or not out there” for practice on Tuesday, Lotulelei did not take the field on Wednesday.’

Tremaine Edmunds sets the bar high for a breakout season

‘Edmunds had a good 2020 season with 119 tackles but still at times wasn’t consistent on plays and even hesitated on initiating contact. The media on Wednesday spoke to Edmunds and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, who said the two have big expectations this season to officially be an considered an elite linebacker in the league.’

Bills players understand that the time to win is now

‘”I’ve expressed to a few guys that I’ve never been on a team this talented before,” Beasley stated. “That’s saying a lot. I’ve been on some talented teams. … But as you get older and older, all that matters is getting the chip (championship). You stress that importance to the young guys and try to bring them along. But it really comes down to staying in the moment and taking advantage of each opportunity that comes.”‘

Bills quarterback Josh Allen readies for Steelers defense

‘“In order to win the whole thing, you gotta get into the playoffs, and in order to get into the playoffs, you gotta win 10, 11 games,” Allen said. “The most important one is the next one. And again, it’s a team that’s dang good, and we know that. It’s all focused on the Pittsburgh Steelers, and to be honest, I couldn’t tell you who we play next. It’s been all them for a couple weeks now.”’