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Drive to the Net: They'd best keep open minds

This ain't it. And I'm fairly confident that, in stating such a thing, it'd be clear I'm not referring even remotely to the Penguins' 7-4 preseason loss to the Red Wings tonight here at PPG Paints Arena. At least not in any isolated or inflated way. The first real game's next Wednesday in Philadelphia, and neither this nor anything else in the interim counts.

Chalk Talk: More than a 'play style' mess

The Steelers' 20-3 loss to the Patriots was much uglier for the offense than the defense. There were pass protection issues that plagued the offense. But, there were also examples on both sides of the ball of the Steelers just getting beat outright.

21 Takes: Old, slow, and ... where else to go?

DK Metcalf's been bad, bordering on brutal. It's been two games, he's been targeted 19 times, and he's come down with eight whole catches for 67 yards, plus four -- count 'em, FOUR -- clear-as-day drops, including a couple of clunkers Sunday in the Steelers' 20-3 fall to the Patriots here at Gillette Stadium. But there's been more to this than drops.

Next Opponent: These Patriots earned respect

This afternoon, the Steelers take on the defending AFC champion Patriots in their house. They'll be missing their top wide receiver, and they're coming off a loss in their season opener in Seattle, but they've got firepower.

Pirates out of playoffs 11th consecutive year

Roughly two hours after the Pirates rallied past the Royals, 8-5, Friday night at PNC Park, another game in San Diego mathematically ensured there'd be no playoff baseball in Pittsburgh for an 11th consecutive year, the past seven under Ben Cherington.