The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine continues in Indianapolis on this fine Saturday and this afternoon the third groups of players will take part in the on-the-field drills. Quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers will all go through the paces at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, and this thread will serve as the discussion thread for […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers need to revamp their wide receiver room. It’s a position the team simply hasn’t gotten enough production out of, and adding help for DK Metcalf should be a priority this offseason. The Steelers can attack the position through both free agency and the draft, and Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine believes the team’s […]
Two days after ripping Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan and questioning when he was going to find a franchise quarterback, ESPN’s boisterous Stephen A. Smith took aim at team owner Art Rooney II. Fresh off the ESPN report that the Steelers finished No. 32 in the NFL in the NFLPA annual report card, with criticism […]
The Indianapolis Colts have given QB Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade, putting a former first-round passer on the block. And the newest option for quarterback-needy teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers to consider. One of the most intriguing physical profiles in recent memory, Richardson blends size, athleticism, and one of football’s strongest arms. But […]
Will Howard received a lot of praise Tuesday from Omar Khan. If Aaron Rodgers doesn’t return, it sounds like Howard will get a chance to be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback in 2026. However, Alabama’s Ty Simpson has been brought up as a potential target for the Steelers in the first round of the draft. […]
In a desperate bid to stay relevant, radio host Craig Carton has become the “just asking questions” guy while promoting the idea the NFL conspired to get Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers into the playoffs. Following the NFL’s acknowledgement that two critical plays in Pittsburgh’s Week 14 win over the Baltimore Ravens may have […]
After uneven results from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense during the 2025 season, it’s hard to argue against upgrading any part of that unit through the draft. If they want to beef up the interior, Ohio State DL Kayden McDonald might be a good place to start. And according to McDonald, the Steelers have already had […]
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is underway, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have a large contingent of front office personnel in Indianapolis once again for a busy week filled with player interviews and on-field workouts. The Combine marks a major part of the pre-draft schedule as things really start to ramp up after players go through […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have undergone significant changes this offseason, particularly on their coaching staff. Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 years, and Mike McCarthy was hired to be the 17th head coach in franchise history. Along with McCarthy, nearly an entirely new coaching staff is in place, including offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio, defensive coordinator Patrick […]
In a moment of current events meeting the Pittsburgh Steelers, former cornerback Joe Haden is hoping to return to the United States as soon as possible. Currently in Mexico amid fighting between cartels, police, and military that broke out over the weekend, Haden made a brief appearance on his Deebo & Joe podcast to let […]
It remains to be seen if the Pittsburgh Steelers would be willing to draft Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round of April’s draft. If Tom Pelissero’s belief proves true, the Steelers won’t even have the chance. At least, not without trading up. Previewing the NFL Combine with Rich Eisen, Pelissero made a bold […]
Last week, we noted four young Pittsburgh Steelers who must impress the new coaching staff immediately. But it’s not just the kids who have to show out. With a clean slate across the board, some veterans must prove they’re worth keeping around on the 2026 roster. Below are three veterans who might feel more nervous […]
Sharing a video interview I did Thursday afternoon with Ourlads’ Greg DePalma that previews the Pittsburgh Steelers offseason. Discussing the futures of Aaron Rodgers and Will Howard, top pending free agents on both sides of the football, where the franchise could turn in the draft, and all the changes Mike McCarthy and his new coaching […]We’re not even at the scouting combine yet, but it’s already been a wild offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers. For the first time in nearly two decades, Pittsburgh had to undergo a coaching search. Art Rooney II and Omar Khan found their man in Mike McCarthy, who’s worked hard to fill out his staff since. […]
Is Ty Simpson the next Kenny Pickett? With the draft bust on Pickett in 2022, fan chatter on social media suggests Simpson would be the same mistake all over again. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah offered his opinion on the comparison. “I like Ty Simpson more than Kenny Pickett,” Jeremiah said on The Rich […]
Two years ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers would have felt confident at inside linebacker. They signed Patrick Queen to a large contract before the 2024 season, after he had a successful start to his career in Baltimore. They hoped he’d help bring along Payton Wilson, whom the Steelers also brought in that offseason with a third-round […]
Season 16, Episode 96 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the recent passing of former Pittsburgh Steelers S Mike Wagner. We pay our respects to Wagner and discuss how underrated a player he was during his Steelers career. Alex […]
From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report […]
Tuesday, Aditi Kinkhabwala mused there was only a “minuscule” chance of quarterback Aaron Rodgers returning to the Steelers in 2026. Posed with the same question a day later, the PPG’s Gerry Dulac offered a much different take. Brief as it was, during a Wednesday PPG chat, Dulac gave his answer of Rodgers’ odds. “Better than […]
Tipping the scales at 330 pounds, it felt like a natural fit to plug rookie Yahya Black at nose tackle. That was expectation right after the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the fifth round of last April’s draft. But it quickly became evident Pittsburgh was open to playing him at defensive end. It’s where he […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers were mostly irrelevant during the first handful of decades following their founding. But things changed in a big way in the 1970s. Pittsburgh won four titles in a decade, remained competitive over the next couple decades, and carried that success into the 2000s as well, winning two more rings. With six Super […]
Season 16, Episode 95 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the NFL Scouting Combine speaking schedule for Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan. On the heels of the Miami Dolphins making several early offseason cuts, Alex and I discuss if […]
T.J. Watt didn’t have his best season in 2025. While that wasn’t totally his fault, with a freak medical accident sidelining him for three games, Watt wasn’t his same dominant self before that. That’s led to some fans wondering if the Pittsburgh Steelers will trade him. However, if the Steelers are going to trade an […]
As we’ve done in previous years, we’re taking a look at Pittsburgh Steelers on Reserve/Future contracts for the 2026 offseason, as well as what we can expect from them during training camp and (hopefully) into the regular season. Today, an outlook on WR/RB Max Hurleman. Max Hurleman/WR -RB Notre Dame: 5107, 200 pounds Where in […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have some decisions to make about their pending free agents over the next couple of weeks. G Isaac Seumalo is one of them, and he’s on our own Josh Carney’s list of the five free agents the Steelers need to re-sign. However, beat writer Ray Fittipaldo doesn’t anticipate the Steelers re-signing Seumalo. […]
Season 16, Episode 94 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the plethora of roster cuts the Miami Dolphins appear set to make ahead of the start of the 2026 NFL year in March. We do wonder, however, if a […]
Quarterback is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest need. They’ve had no long-term answer at that position for years. Unfortunately, this doesn’t look like the year for them to find their next franchise signal caller in the draft. Therefore, they might have to go in a different direction in the first round. Wide receiver is another huge […]
The 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers rookies have completed their second season. It’s time to see how Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier, Roman Wilson and Payton Wilson stacked up against their draft class contemporaries. I’ll also comment on the rest of the rookie class. Here is the link to their rookie year review if you want to compare […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebackers coach Denzel Martin is joining the Los Angeles Chargers staff as an assistant outside linebackers coach, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Sources: The #Chargers are hiring former #Steelers OLBs coach Denzel Martin as assistant OLBs coach on Jim Harbaugh’s staff. Martin was in Pittsburgh since 2016 and has worked with […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ coaching staff will look a lot different in 2026 and while many will opine about the head coach or offensive and defensive coordinators, one of the team’s special teams aces has voiced his approval of the new special teams coordinator. “Danny Crossman, I haven’t had a chance to meet him yet, but […]
From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled to find their way in the post-Ben Roethlisberger era, particularly at quarterback. But the rest of the roster has largely struggled, too, as Pittsburgh has been stuck in the purgatory of being a slightly better than average team, one that reaches the playoffs and then can’t get over the hump. […]
With two months and some change until the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers have some obvious needs to fill. Offensively, they desperately need to add to their wide receiver corps. Defensively, the Steelers have two players that can play cornerback in Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey, but little depth behind them. Thus, among plenty […]
From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Vanderbilt […]
Season 16, Episode 93 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers announcing their full coaching staff for the 2026 season on Thursday. We go over the few new names that are included in that list of staff […]
Omar Khan’s tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers has been defined by change, from aggressive free agent spending to blockbuster trades. With a new head coach now in place, that trend could escalate even further. Few moves would signal a sharper break from tradition than trading franchise cornerstone T.J. Watt. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ray Fittipaldo thinks Khan […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers will slowly begin building their coaching staff under new head coach Mike McCarthy. We’ll be tracking it along the way. Below will be an updated tracker of reported hires and interviews for every opening – coordinators to position coaches to assistants and the strength & conditioning staff. Though some current coaches could […]
The 2025 NFL season officially ended this past Sunday with Super Bowl LX and on the heels of that annual championship game being played, it’s time to look at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ initial 2026 offseason salary cap situation. Consider this the first update and look ahead to the start of the 2026 NFL year in […]
Joey Porter Sr. is coming under criticism for his own criticism of QB Ben Roethlisberger. A story that’s become No. 1 in local media during a rare dead zone of the NFL calendar, Porter took Roethlisberger to task for his recent comments. Former NFL player and current 93.7 The Fan host Dorin Dickerson expressed his […]
Joey Porter Sr. set Steeler Nation ablaze on Wednesday morning with his highly critical comments about Ben Roethlisberger on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast. Porter apparently isn’t alone in his thinking. Several of Roethlisberger’s former teammates backed him in the comment section on social media. Most notably, longtime backup QB Mason Rudolph. “Go off,” […]
The 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers rookie class completed its first season. Time to see how DL Derrick Harmon and RB Kaleb Johnson stacked up against their draft class contemporaries. I’ll also comment on the rest of the class. Here is the link to the 2025 rookie tale of the tape if you want to compare their […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have a lot of options on the quarterback market right now. And despite the disappointing end to the 2025 season, there seems to be a growing feeling that Aaron Rodgers may be back in the Black and Gold again in 2026. Rodgers was the Steelers’ top priority last offseason. But Pittsburgh […]
Change is inevitable during the NFL offseason, but it’s magnified when an entire coaching staff turns over. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, that uncertainty is only heightened with 28 free agents set to hit the open market in March. That reality could have a significant impact on WR Calvin Austin III’s future as he prepares for […]
Every Friday on The Terrible Podcast, my co-host Alex Kozora and I will once again pick all of the NFL games against the spread, beginning with Week One. I will post those picks every Sunday morning throughout the season and track the results along the way. Here is a link to the Friday episode. We […]
Will Howard mania reached a fever pitch when Mike McCarthy went on his introductory media tour in Pittsburgh and hyped up the young quarterback several times. That doesn’t mean they view him as any kind of immediate starter, however. According to one NFL insider, he’s viewed inside the building as more of a long-term plan. […]
From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report […]
From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Penn […]
After spending part of 2025 as a backup, Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is expected to hit the open market come the start of the new league year next month. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Falcons are slated to release Cousins ahead of free agency. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to be released before […]
After coaching colleges since 2004, Montana State’s Shawn Howe is moving from Saturdays to Sundays. Accepting a job as a Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive assistant, Howe offered his first public comment since the hire was announced. One that comes with a bittersweet feeling. “I’m extremely excited, and I’m extremely sad to be leaving at the same […]
For most players, the key to Super Bowl week is to minimize distractions and avoid creating headlines. In the week leading up to Super Bowl XL, Joey Porter broke broke the mold when he escalated a war of words with Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens after he felt Stevens was disrespectful to teammate Jerome […]There’s good reason to connect the Pittsburgh Steelers to Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. The Steelers had interest in h...
