Black & Gold Today Fan Edition: Week 1

( WJET/WFXP )– Steeler Nation! The time has come, Pittsburgh Steelers football has returned after 237 days filled with twists and turns leaving fans excited about how the new-look Steelers perform.

New coaches and players including Arthur Smith, Russell Wilson and Patrick Queen headline a busy offseason from the team that has fans optimistic about the already solid roster.

Now fans will get to have their first real look at the team following an up-and-down preseason against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Steelers and Falcons kick off at 1 p.m. on FOX.

Fan Sound Off Segment: We ask fans what their expectations are for the team this season following their busy offseason.

STARTING NEXT WEEK: We debut our Tailgate of the Week segment as well. Black & Gold Today will visit a tailgate each week at home and on the road, highlighting your tailgate and what makes it special, including some of the more interesting food choices that are popular with fans.

Steeler fans if you would like to see your tailgate highlighted on the show, give us a shout-out on our Black & Gold Today Facebook page where you can also nominate someone for our Fan(s) of the Week!

Finally, compare your picks for the game with our crew!

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