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PITTSBURGH — No one should be surprised if former Steelers Deshea Townsend and Larry Foote end up as head coaches in the NFL. They are taking the traditional path to what they hope is the top of their profession, gathering valuable experience as assistant coaches.

PITTSBURGH — "Wide World of Sports" aired on ABC from 1961-98. If you don't know about it, Google it. It is worth your time. It was sports television excellence.

Bill Cowher did not hold back.

PITTSBURGH — Remember when the Steelers beat up teams in the run game?

Are the Steelers hurting Kenny Pickett by leaving him on the field?

If blue-and-gold Kool-Aid were available, many NFL analysts would've chugged several pints by now. These folks love themselves some Chargers. Pick your media outlet. This week it was CBS. Tony Romo's crew and Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher championed the Chargers — even when not asked about them.

PITTSBURGH — I'm pretty lucky to be working in an amazing sports town. I have covered some incredible coaches and managers, including six Hall of Famers. Chuck Tanner might be the nicest man I ever met in sports. Herb Brooks was a fascinating character, as are Eddie Johnston, Michel Therrien…

The sixth-year QB talks about what he learned from his year backing up Josh Allen for the Bills. Plus, DK Metcalf and Deebo Samuel get paid, and more.

PITTSBURGH — You can't have an "open" quarterback competition with three training camp competitors. Not one with any integrity, anyway.