Ryan Clark had the uniform. He had the starting spot. He had the contract. But it wasn’t until he laid out for one specific hit that he truly became a Pittsburgh Steeler. Clark shared the story of the moment that earned his teammates’ respect, detailing it on the most recent episode of the Pivot with […]
Given the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lack of a need at the inside linebacker position in the 2025 NFL Draft, I didn’t spend a ton of time focusing on the group at the Senior Bowl. That didn’t stop me from consistently noticing Oregon ILB Jeffrey Bassa. He stood out in quite literally every aspect of his game. […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers OLB James Harrison was a modern-era semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the third time this year, but he failed to advance to the finalist stage. With the path to making the Hall of Fame only getting more difficult, it doesn’t seem as if Harrison will wind up in […]
The legal tampering period begins one month from today, and if the various and at times conflicting reports are to be believed, the Pittsburgh Steelers are leaving their options open at quarterback between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Their lack of commitment can be viewed in a few different ways, but it might have something […]
Though many local and national media figures believe Russell Wilson won’t return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, one of the league’s biggest insiders continues pushing back. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter believes Wilson is optimistic to return. And he gets it from the source himself. “I was with Russell on Friday […]
Season 15, Episode 90 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing Super Bowl LIX that resulted in the Philadelphia Eagles essentially blowing out the Kansas City Chiefs. We go over the key takeaways from that Super Bowl and how the […]The NFL offseason is officially underway with the Philadelphia Eagles’ blowout victory in Super Bowl LIX, and with the season now over, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation comes more into focus. Pittsburgh has both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields set to be free agents in March, and the team will likely only bring one of […]
It’s being widely reported on Sunday morning that the San Francisco 49ers have granted WR Deebo Samuel and his agent Tory Dandy permission to find a trade partner during the offseason, and that’s not overly surprising. That news reportedly comes on the heels of Samuel asking San Francisco to trade him during the players’ exit […]
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week, every weekday at 5 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are fully into offseason mode, and so are we here at Steelers Depot. With the Super Bowl matchup set and the East-West Shrine Bowl and the Senior Bowl now behind us, we press on with the Ranking The Steelers’ Starters series, this being the post-season edition of the rankings. There’s still a […]
It’s no secret that when the 2025 NFL Draft comes around the Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking for a wide receiver. Pittsburgh did a poor job surrounding WR George Pickens this past season and with Pickens entering the last year of his rookie deal, it would not be a surprise if the Steelers look wide […]
In the early portion of the offseason, veteran quarterback and future Hall of Famer Matthew Stafford has been the subject of plenty of trade speculation due to his age (37) and contract situation coming up in 2025. That’s led to many believing the Los Angeles Rams could shop him and reset this offseason, especially after […]Season 15, Episode 89 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers officially being set to play a 2025 regular season game in Dublin, Ireland as the home team. That news was made official Friday morning so we […]
Najee Harris’ departure in free agency seemed like a foregone conclusion until Pittsburgh Post-Gazette insider Gerry Dulac stated his opinion that there’s a “strong possibility” he’s retained. With Harris’ fifth-year option being declined last May, and the lack of a step forward in his production during the 2024 season, what has changed in the Steelers’ […]
Joey Porter Sr. is one of the best pass rushers in Pittsburgh Steelers history. He might have spent some of his best years away from the Steelers, but he was still an integral part of one of their Super Bowl-winning teams. Now, his son, Joey Porter Jr., is building his own legacy with the Steelers. […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers DL Tyson Alualu signed with the Steelers in 2017, a move he called “the best decision I made in my career”. He ended up playing six seasons in Pittsburgh with 7.5 sacks, 16 tackles for a loss, 19 quarterback hits, and 158 total tackles. But when Alualu was in college, he was […]
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That’s a summation of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a franchise trying to win with old-school ways in 2025. With even QB Ben Roethlisberger agreeing with comments about the Steelers “doing what they always do,” team beat writer Mark Kaboly thinks Mike Tomlin doesn’t have an accurate […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a precarious spot at wide receiver. A few years ago, the position was actually a strength for the team. Now, it’s become a glaring issue. Aside from George Pickens, the Steelers don’t have another consistent, proven option. Even with Pickens, things were anything but consistent in 2024. Now, they’ve got […]
Throughout the offseason and leading up to the start of the 2024 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers found themselves in quite a few discussions regarding a trade for a big-play wide receiver after not being able to land one in the 2024 NFL Draft or in free agency prior to that. As is well known, the […]
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers a quarterback away from competing for a Super Bowl championship? I’m not sure how many people who answer yes to that question, but there could be an intriguing option this offseason if so. If the Steelers’ decision makers believe the answer to that question is yes, they could possibly make a […]
Since the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended, multiple reports have painted a rocky relationship between offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and quarterback Russell Wilson. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac offered detail over what those issues were. Per Dulac, the issues stem from Smith preventing Wilson from changing plays at the line of scrimmage, wanting him to stick […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in football purgatory. For the fourth time in five years, they’re experiencing playoff disappointment. That leaves Art Rooney II’s franchise with more questions than answers. Regarding those questions, there are a lot of directions the team could go. Some fans are frustrated with the lack of change over the past five […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have built a reputation for finding hidden wide receiver gems in the NFL Draft. They got Antonio Brown in the sixth round, Diontae Johnson in the third round, and multiple second-rounders who shined early in their careers including JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chase Claypool, and most recently George Pickens. While these receivers may have […]
After the Buffalo Bills’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship included a questionable ruling that QB Josh Allen was short of the sticks on a QB sneak attempt, there’s been a lot of discussion about the NFL putting an electronic chip in the football to track the spot. While the league […]
Rumors of the Pittsburgh Steelers being high on Alabama QB Jalen Milroe spread earlier this month. One beat writer is pushing back. The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo tweeted Saturday afternoon the Steelers aren’t as high on Milroe as some pundits believe they are, projecting him to be drafted before they’d want to select him. I’m hearing […]
The 2025 Senior Bowl will be getting underway this afternoon and if you feel up to discussing it, you can do so in the comments below. If you want to watch the game online, there’s a chance your cable provider will allow it and below is a link for that. The game is being aired […]
One is by chance. Two a coincidence. Three is a trend. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, they’re speeding past all those numbers when it comes to drafting diva receivers. The Steelers are likely to find a headache as they are a talent in a draft class, leaving one beat writer concerned the organization isn’t changing course. […]
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cory Trice Jr. has battled injuries early in his NFL career. He missed his entire rookie season after tearing his ACL in training camp and battled a hamstring injury throughout his second season. Despite the injuries, in his limited playing time, Trice has looked good and seems like a player who could […]Ryan Clark had the uniform. He had the starting spot. He had the contract. But it wasn’t until he laid out for one specific hit that he trul...
