Brian Batko

Writing at and talking on Steelers Nation Radio. Dad of Dawson and Blair. Chelsea fan. Born on the same day as Young Thug, so I can never be old.

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Nick Herbig has gone from youngest player on the Steelers roster — by more than four months — to much more than just everyone's little brother (and one literal little brother).

He's a bona fide game-wrecker himself, and now has a new deal to show for it: https://t.co/MCiLufm6Mh

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The Steelers were back on the field this morning for Day 2 of minicamp and head coach Mike McCarthy continues to stress versatility.

As for Nick Herbig, he's "ecstatic" and McCarthy called it not a relief, but a joy to see his new contract done. https://t.co/voDU0VbHD2

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@MatthewAlan6621 He was a tryout player at rookie camp, didn't get signed

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Couple notable tryout players today for the Steelers at minicamp, former Packers tight end Robert Tonyan and Washington linebacker Jamin Davis, a 2021 1st-rounder.

Punter James Platte, wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph and inside linebacker Amari Burney also here on a tryout basis.

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Mike McCarthy had three 2-minute drills scheduled today at minicamp including every quarterback *but* Aaron Rodgers. That's part of the calculus with this QB room and the way it's constructed as the Steelers kicked off minicamp on the South Side: https://t.co/7XhG2ckVaU

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@SixBurgh702 Yahya Black. Dean Lowry is wearing 98.

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Steelers officially announced the signing of veteran safety Darnell Savage. Adds to a position group that already includes DeShon Elliott, Jaquan Brisker, Sebastian Castro and seventh-round rookie Robert Spears-Jennings. Jalen Ramsey was in that role last season, as well.

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"The quicker we can get those guys on the page of Steeler language and how we're doing it, the way PG wants to do it, you won't see any errors in the back end."

Joe Whitt Jr. is an extension of Patrick Graham for the DBs, and Mike McCarthy for the team: https://t.co/WxtgbQ0j2V

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Join me tonight on #1 Cochran Sports Showdown 11:35 @KDKA with @Chrismuellerpgh @BrianBatko & Robbie Incmikoski

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@MatthewAlan6621

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"The traditions, the culture, everything they've done in the past here, it's really good to be part of it. I just want to make my mark now that I'm a Steeler."

Domata Peko is best known anchoring the Bengals D, but coaching path brings him to Pittsburgh: https://t.co/9p6pecZpZD

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@jeff_scialabba @steelers I think it'll be the top 5 of 97, 95, 99, 69, 94

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Cuttin the grass

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Cuttin the grass

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Totally agree

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I can’t wait to watch Game 7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs tonight on NBC. This game is must see TV!

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'Everything about his offense is fantastic. I love it. It's been very exciting. Mike McCarthy is a great coach. I love everything he's done here so far. I love his offense. I love him. I love the guys he's brought in. It's been great.' - @Trilllroman

🗒️: https://t.co/PmvXrrEwRP

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The Steelers female fanbase is a powerful one, and they showed up in big numbers on Thursday night at the third annual SteelHERS Social, presented by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital.

🗒️: https://t.co/8MXHBnh8YO

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"This is what year one looks like. At the end of the day, the players have responded. They're doing the work."

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy is now more than four months in, and while the offseason has been "hectic and busy" he's gaining valuable feedback: https://t.co/1MxEoisX28

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"They get along well. They're both great, great people — smart players — but they're ultra-competitive."

Steelers QB coach Tom Arth is now on the other side of Mike McCarthy's development program, bringing Will Howard and Drew Allar through the school: https://t.co/VOYefxUIc6

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@DomDiTommaso @SFI412724 @MarkKaboly Really got it out the mud (the high school construction of 2009)

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Today's Steelers Standard on @SteelersNRadio:

Previewing Week 2 of OTAs on the defensive side https://t.co/9Hvzabhfsz

"Remembering Some Guys" on the O-line since 2000 https://t.co/JGZTk7Gitv