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First Call: Steelers dangled as potential landing spot for Kirk Cousins; Minkah Fitzpatrick on K.C. gadget play touchdowns
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick gives his opinions on T.J. Watt, Teryl Austin and those trick plays by the Kansas City Chiefs. We also have various thoughts on how the Steelers may attack their need at quarterback. Jerome Bettis is backing a worthy endeavor. And a
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In Wednesday’s “First Call,” Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick gives his opinions on T.J. Watt, Teryl Austin and those trick plays by the Kansas City Chiefs.
We also have various thoughts on how the Steelers may attack their need at quarterback. Jerome Bettis is backing a worthy endeavor. And a positive sign for a Penguins prospect.
No room for interpretation
Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick had plenty to say in his final media session of the year.
When asked about the possibility of his teammate T.J. Watt winning the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year, Fitzpatrick said, “If he doesn’t win it this year, it’s crazy. It’s rigged if he doesn’t win.”
Watt tied the NFL’s single season sack record, matching the mark set by Michael Strahan in 2001. He was second in the voting behind Pitt product and Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald a year ago. Watt was third behind New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore and Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Chandler Jones in 2019.
Fitzpatrick was also asked about the Chiefs running trick plays in the red zone to extend their lead on the Steelers in the second half of their 42-21 runaway win in Round 1 of the AFC playoffs Sunday.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a one-yard touchdown to offensive lineman Nick Allegretti to make the score 28-7.