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The Pittsburgh Steelers came into the 2024 season as a bit of a mystery. No one could really tell what the offense would like with the holes at wide receiver and new quarterback situation featuring Russell Wilson and Justin Fields . Many assumed that the Steelers would have a down year, but the exact opposite has happened. The Steelers seem like they could be a strong contender in the AFC, and they are in a great position to finish the year atop the AFC North. Many people in the NFL media have spoken out about how the Steelers should be considered Super Bowl contenders, including former Head Coach Bill Cowher. Cowher was the head coach in Pittsburgh for 15 seasons, and he brought Pittsburgh to two Super Bowls with a victory in Super Bowl XL. It is safe to say the former coach knows a thing or two about having a successful team in Pittsburgh, and Cowher recently appeared on KDKA and gave his thoughts on the 2024 team. "They still have to play the Eagles, they still have to play the Chiefs. Those will be great litmus tests for them to see where they are." Cowher said. "I think they go as far as they need to go. I don't see a weakness. Think they can stay healthy, I don't see that they can't match up on any given Sunday against anybody in the AFC or even anybody in the NFC to be quite frank with you." The former coach doesn't see much of a weakness in the current Steelers. Going into the season, most fans would have said that the offense would be a clear weakness for the team, but the group is currently top 10 in scoring on the 2024 season. The offense looks the best it has in years with Wilson at quarterback, and it is the reason the Steelers should be able to compete with any team in the NFL. Wilson has been playing like one of the best quarterbacks in the league since taking over the starting role earlier in the year. The new-look offense for the Steelers paired with the stifling defense makes them a dangerous team. Pittsburgh has two big games against the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs later in the 2024 season, and those games will be able to give fans a good idea of what to expect from Pittsburgh once the postseason comes around. The Steelers have already beaten five teams that are expected to make it to the postseason in the Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders. The Steelers are currently undefeated against teams with a winning record, but with the Chiefs and Eagles each making it to the Super Bowl in 2022 those two contests are the biggest games on the schedule for the Steelers. Steelers' Russell Wilson Is The Biggest Deciding Factor In How Far Pittsburgh Can Go In 2024 The Steelers may not have a clear weakness, but the team's success relies on the play of Wilson . Wilson has been good for the most part, but he has had some games where he shows his age. During the Steelers' Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Wilson was often stagnant in the pocket which allowed the Browns defense to get to the quarterback and ultimately win the game. The veteran has gotten more comfortable within the offense as the weeks continue to go by, and if he is able to be successful then the Steelers have a chance to go far. They should be able to compete with the Chiefs and the other top teams in the AFC. The Steelers have not won a playoff game since the 2016 season, but that unfortunate streak should be able to come to an end in 2024. This article first appeared on SteelerNation.com and was syndicated with permission.
On such an ordinary, nondescript out-of-the-way, deprived-of-any-action street on the periphery of the city of Buffalo within the state of New York sits the origin of the worldwide food sensation, much loved by generations: the iconic Buffalo Wing. We were en route back to the hinterland forested hamlet of Russell where the does and stags roam, from our perennial Niagara Falls visit, where each overnight stay through the year seems to be more memorable than the previous ones. We surprisingly took a sudden unscheduled detour on the behest of my nephew Eduard Loop. He assuredly declared “We have to make this pitstop. I assure you all will love it.” Despite our initial complains with moans and grumbles, we were taken aback once we stepped out from our respective vehicles on a caravan. Before us stood the 1935-established Frank and Teressa’s Anchor Bar “Home of the Original Buffalo Chicken Wings” — the very location where this memorable dish was born. Having never eaten Buffalo Wings before, I was personally more-than-just curious to finally try it out — and what better way to finally sample it than right here, in this hallowed ground? Upon stepping in, we immediately noticed informative slogans which were an instant walk back in time on the historical narrative of this culinary discovery. For context, back then, chicken wings were considered undesirable, only being relegated for stock or soup — or worse, thrown away. However in 1964, the fate of the humble not-so-much-desired part of the chicken anatomy was substantially reforged. Forever be grateful to Anchor Bar owner Teressa Bellissimo, who transformed the once-upon-a-time leftover fried wings bathed in hot sauce as a late-night snack for her son Dominic who always brought over some friends. It was an overnight hit! The following day, it was immediately listed on their menu, served together with the acquired taste bleu cheese dip and crisp celery sticks. Nearby residents patronized the newest offering to popular acclaim. The Buffalo Wing craze soon took over North America, as even fast food giants began incorporating their own versions of Buffalo wings in their own menus. Today, this marvel has spread worldwide, as we even have Buffalo chicken wings available at various restaurants domestically. However, faithful and die-hard patrons genuinely believe the proclaimed and coveted “Best Wing in the World” title still belongs to the original well-guarded secret “tangy, spicy, yet buttery” recipe of Anchor Bar. The rustic all-tables-taken-no-seat-empty mom-and-pop restaurant, now filled with true-blue regulars and excited tourists, retains its homely feel, with truly authentic American decors such as motoring club cloth patches, VIP photographs, hard-earned trophies, license plates, police badges, football magazine clippings, black and white comic book pages, and even some sheets of Playboy Magazine. By the entrance of the well-stocked souvenir shop full of mementos and slices of memories, we spotted a statue of a quintessential vintage waitress with a flag of what is called the Buffalo Wing Trail, termed as “America’s tastiest drive,” a campaign to savor various versions of the now-favorite cult classic. But finally, the main reason for our stopover — the Anchor Bar offers traditional and boneless wings in various flavors and quantities. Some sauces are honey garlic, honey bourbon barbeque, chipotle barbeque, spicy garlic parmesan, and even extreme heat for the most adventurous. Dry rub versions of habanero ranch, classic buffalo and Cajun likewise exist. Other offers include appetizers such as mozzarella stix, potato skins and stuffed hot peppers. Meanwhile, entrees consist of cheese ravioli, grilled tenders, fish fry, spaghetti and meatballs, and even a variety of pizzas! Suffice to say, there was a dish that screamed “Order me!” to every single diner. And order we did! Having finally sampled the most famous wing in the world, I can definitely attest: it deserves all the accolades it has gotten. In fact, in 1977, the city of Buffalo even proclaimed 29 July as Chicken Wing Day, and celebrated the Anchor Bar co-owners. What caught my eye was the saying on the wall that went “Hot wings, cold drinks, and good company — the recipe for a perfect night.” Cheers to the Anchor Bar, the creator of the original Buffalo Wing!
Acer Swift 14 AI review: An affordable, long-lasting Snapdragon laptopNEW YORK (AP) — A man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway train and then watching her die after she was engulfed in flames made an initial court appearance Tuesday and will remain in custody. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, who federal immigration officials said is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the U.S. illegally, was arraigned in Brooklyn criminal court. He appeared briefly before a judge and wore a white jumpsuit over a weathered black hooded sweatshirt. He did not speak. He will remain jailed ahead of his next court date on Friday. The apparently random attack occurred Sunday morning on a stationary F train at the Coney Island station in Brooklyn. Police said Tuesday that identification of the victim was still “pending at this time.” Authorities say Zapeta approached the woman, who was sitting motionless in the train car and may have been sleeping, and used a lighter to set her clothing on fire. The woman quickly became engulfed in flames, while the suspect then sat at a bench on the subway platform and watched, according to police. Video posted to social media appeared to show the woman standing inside the train ablaze as some people look on from the platform, and at least one officer walks by. NYPD Chief of Transit Joseph Gulotta said Sunday that several officers had responded to the fire and one stayed to keep the crime scene “the way it’s supposed to be" while the others went to get fire extinguishers and transit workers. They were eventually able to douse the fire, but “unfortunately, it was too late,” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said — the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. During Zapeta's court hearing on Tuesday, Assistant District Attorney Ari Rottenberg said Zapeta at one point fanned the flames on the woman using his shirt. He said a 911 call from a subway rider helped identify Zapeta. Rottenberg added that under interrogation Zapeta claimed he didn’t know what happened, noting that he consumes alcohol. But he alleged that Zapeta identified himself to interrogators in images related to the attack. Zapeta was taken into custody Sunday afternoon while riding a train on the same subway line after police got a tip from some teenagers who recognized him from images circulated by the police. A Brooklyn address for Zapeta released by police matches a shelter that provides housing and substance abuse support. The shelter did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Federal immigration officials said Zapeta had been previously deported in 2018 but at some point reentered the U.S. illegally. In a statement, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez called the attack a “gruesome and senseless act of violence against a vulnerable woman” that would be “met with the most serious consequences.” The crime — and the graphic video of it that ricocheted across social media — deepened a growing sense of unease among some New Yorkers about the safety of the subway system in a city where many residents take the subway multiple times each day. Overall, according to authorities, crime is down in the transit system this year when compared to last year — major felonies declined 6% between January and November of this year and in 2023, data compiled by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority show. But murders are up, with nine killings this year through November compared to five in the same period last year. Earlier this month, a Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny in the death of an agitated subway rider that the former Marine placed in a chokehold last year. The case became a flashpoint in ongoing debates over safety, homelessness and mental illness on the system. Policing the subway is also difficult, given the vast network of trains constantly moving between the system’s 472 stations, with each stop containing multiple entry points and, in many stations, multiple floors and platforms. On Sunday, police at the station where the woman burned to death were patrolling a different area and responded after seeing and smelling smoke, authorities said.