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Aaron Becker

Aaron Becker is a Pittsburgh-based sports journalist, primarily covering the NFL and college football. He previously worked for the Kansas City Chiefs (2021-22), Pittsburgh Steelers (2019-21) and University of Pittsburgh (2018-19). Becker has a B.A. in broadcast reporting from Point Park University. You can find him on Twitter/X at @Aaron_M_Becker

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NFL, College Football, Pittsburgh Steelers

Colin Cowherd: Super Bowl hangover 'real' for 0-2 Bengals

Are the Cincinnati Bengals, off to an 0-2 start, a team to be feared for the next decade or a one-year wonder?

Cris Collinsworth: Bengals QB Joe Burrow must share blame for sacks

Burrow has already been sacked 13 times this season and at least one analyst thinks the quarterback needs to take some responsibility for that and make some changes.

Steelers offense putrid in 20 games under offensive coordinator Matt Canada

Offensive struggles have been an early storyline for the Steelers in 2022, but the issues date back to last season.

Is Steelers running back Najee Harris missing running lanes?

Harris has struggled through the first two games of 2022 and some of the film seems to indicate he bears a strong responsibility for those struggles.

History suggests Bengals face major challenge for Super Bowl return

An 0-2 start has only lengthened already long odds of returning to the Super Bowl the season after coming up short in the big game.

Steelers WR George Pickens off to slow start after preseason hype

After a strong preseason that spurred hopes of a breakout season, Pickens has been quiet through two weeks as the offense struggles in Pittsburgh.

Steelers DT Cameron Heyward on favored Patriots: 'I don't give a damn'

Heyward, an All-Pro, aims for a big game against a Patriots offense that gained only 271 yards in Week 1 against Miami.

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase on Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs: 'He's a little hit or miss'

Reporters on Wednesday asked Chase about his Week 2 matchup with Cowboys All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs, who led the NFL in interceptions last season with 11.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin on Minkah Fitzpatrick: 'Everybody respects that dude'

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, named AFC Defensive Player of the Week, doesn't surprise head coach Mike Tomlin with his impressive play.

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase must be chain-mover against Dallas

Chase continued to be a first down machine in Week 1 and he'll need to carry that into a Week 2 matchup with the Cowboys.

With Micah Parsons and Cowboys looming, Bengals offensive line must play better

The revamped unit, ranked No. 8 by Pro Football Focus in the preseason, played like a lower-tier unit, allowing seven sacks and 11 quarterback hits on quarterback Joe Burrow.

Steelers no-blink mentality shows in win over Bengals

The defense answered the call and Mitch Trubisky made a clutch play to help the Steelers to a Week 1 win.