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Actually, my post was NOT about you...but, if the shoe fits, feel free to lace that &!+€# up and wear it.Comment
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I will say this....The things Tomlin has been doing lately and improving on these last few weeks have made me like him a "great" deal more. The whole Big Ben staying in too long was a small hiccup, but he took ownership and realized his mistake. Like he said though, there's not a set of rules when it comes to these judgement calls, although a few believe it was an easy call.2019 Mock
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dude seriously, **** off. I never come at you, maybe disagreeing with your comment at that particular moment. Every time you make a reply, it's like you're trying to start some ****. Everyone here I think knows I'm rational (I think), and I was going to write what I really think or would like, but it isn't worth the time.I wasn't hired for my disposition.Comment
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Free Peezy! Justice for the Peeze!Comment
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I'll make the hats.
We got our "6-PACK" - time to work on a CASE!
HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO!Comment
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Next man up!!! where is Greene????Comment
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Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board investigating arrest of Steelers' Joey Porter
PITTSBURGH - The arrest of Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter, who has been placed on leave by the team, is being investigated by the Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board, Target 11 learned Tuesday.
Beth Pittinger, executive director of the citizen police review board, said the investigation has been launched to ensure all policies and procedures were followed. She said the high-profile nature of the case led to the decision.
“Both parties have a public reputation. We had a concern because of public social media posts,” Pittinger said.
The review board will conduct interviews and then determine if the arrest was handled appropriately. Although the board does not have power to file charges, it can make recommendations.
Acting Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert issued the following statement after receiving news of the review board's investigation:
"In order to clear the air regarding conflicting reports in the media surrounding the circumstances that led to the arrest of Mr. Porter, I reviewed video available from several vantage points, including the arresting officer's body-worn camera. "I have concluded that the officer's account of the incident is accurate, and our officer conducted himself in the professional manner that is to be expected. "Once the altercation began, the officer turned on his body-worn camera as soon as he was safely able. I support the actions of Officer Paul Able in this arrest."
Abel also has a public past. He was charged in 2008, but later acquitted of pistol whipping and shooting a man in the South Side. The city settled a civil lawsuit with the victim for $44,000.
Pittinger said his past had no weight on the decision to open an investigation, but said there are questions that need to be answered.
“There has been a lot of speculation as it relates to Mr. Abel's public past,” she said. “If Joey Porter needed to be arrested, he needed to be arrested. I don't care what officer was at the scene.”
Porter was arrested Sunday night on the South Side following the team's wild-card win over the Miami Dolphins, the Steelers announced Monday afternoon.
The incident happened just hours after the Steelers defeated the Dolphins 30-12 on Sunday in the opening round of the NFL playoffs.
Officials said security guards at The Flats, located on Carson Street, called police about an unruly customer who they said was assaulting the doorman. Police identified the man as Porter, who is the Steelers linebackers coach and a former player for the team.
According to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 11 News, Porter was trying to get into the bar, but the doorman told Porter, “Last time you were here, you threatened to kill me. You need to leave.”
The complaint said that Porter lunged at the doorman, grabbed him by the arms and lifted him off the ground. Police and people with Porter intervened, and Porter dropped the man, according to the complaint.
Police said that Porter then grabbed an officer’s wrists and would not let go. When Porter released his grip, the officer called for backup and arrested Porter.
The officer described Porter’s eyes as being glassy and bloodshot, and alcohol was smelled on his breath, the complaint said.
Porter, 39, was taken to the Allegheny County Jail and was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest and public drunkenness.
Porter was arraigned and posted $25,000 bond early Monday morning. He was released from jail.
Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert released the following statement Monday afternoon:
“We are continuing to gather information concerning Sunday night’s incident involving Joey Porter. We have been and will continue to be in communication with the NFL as is required by the Personal Conduct Policy. Pending further review, Joey Porter has been placed on leave. At this time, we will move forward with our preparations for the Divisional Round playoff game at Kansas City.”
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said the case will not be expedited because of the playoffs.
“Public safety will never take a backseat to football, so the process in place for an incident like this will be followed. Public safety comes first,” Peduto said.
Schubert said Monday that investigators were reviewing video from nearby businesses, as well as cellphone video. The arresting officer, who was working an off-duty detail upon being called to assist at The Flats, was wearing a body camera, but it wasn’t turned on until the altercation was nearly over, according to court documents.
“It's something you have to turn on. It's not running all the time. If there's a need, whether traffic stop or call, it's generally put on, but I don't want to speak to why it wasn't on until I have more information,” Schubert said.
The police department is looking at systems that would automatically activate body cameras, but a state law prohibiting their use in homes stands in the way.
Steelers players told Channel 11 News that they won't let Porter's arrest become a distraction.
“It’s playoff time, you know,” Steelers guard David DeCastro said. “It’s one of those things where there’s no time for distractions.”
“Coach Porter, he’s real important to this team,” linebacker Tyler Matakevich said. “When he’s out there, he communicates with you and he’s a key part of the defense. … We’ve just got to stay focused.”
In 2007, Porter was arrested in Las Vegas for punching another player at a blackjack table. A few years later, in 2012, he was arrested again in Bakersfield, California, for writing a check with non-sufficient funds.Last edited by SteelCrazy; 01-11-2017, 10:34 AM.2019 Mock
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Steeler teams featuring stat-driven, me-first, fantasy-football-darling diva types such as Antonio Brown & Le'Veon Bell won no championships.
Super Bowl winning Steeler teams were built around a dynamic, in-your-face defense plus blue-collar, hard-hitting, no-nonsense football players on offense such as Hines Ward & Jerome Bettis.
We don't want Juju & Conner to replace what we lost in Brown & Bell.
We are counting on Juju & Conner to return us to the glory we once had with Hines & The Bus.Comment
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That's an opinion that can't be corroborated. Many coaches may have said the same thing, but there may also be some that wouldn't. I just thought it was a statement that set the tone for the team, the expectations and accountability. We'll just agree to disagree about how many others would or wouldn't have said it. I'm still in the corner of Tomlin being a great coach in the game today.
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The 2025 Pittsburgh Steeler draft
1.21 - Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon - Nick Emmanwori, S, S. Carolina
3.83 - Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa - DJ Giddens, RB, Kans St
3.123 - Will Howard, QB, OSU
4.156 - JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Miss
5.185 - Clay Webb, OG, Jack St
7.229 - Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DT, Georgia
"Football is a physical game, well, it used to be anyways" - Mel BlountComment
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This actually sounds pretty bad for Porter.
I wonder how much he'll be missed on the sidelines. Even with Deebo out there to be the leader, or maybe #50, they are still used to having plays called in from the sidelines.
Well, at least it happened Sunday - they've got all week to get used to something else ...
We got our "6-PACK" - time to work on a CASE!
HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO!Comment
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