Friday, March 7, 2025

‘We Haven’t Met The Standard’: Calvin Austin III Talks Steelers’ Disappointing Playoff Drought

Calvin Austin IIIFor the Pittsburgh Steelers, the standard is the standard. That’s what Mike Tomlin likes to say, at least. The standard is competing for championships, though, and the Steelers haven’t done that in quite some time. Last season was especially disappointing, with the Steelers losing in the first round of the playoffs again. “We haven’t met […]

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Thursday, March 6, 2025

‘They Should Have Done It Last Year’: J.J. Watt Hints Steelers Missed Out On ‘Hometown Discount’ With T.J. Watt

Steelers T.J. Watt extensionThe NFL is in an arms race at the moment when it comes to premier edge rushers. Micah Parsons, Maxx Crosby, T.J. Watt, Aidan Hutchinson and Myles Garrett all entered the offseason with imminent contract extensions, which means the best deal comes to the team that moves the quickest. Crosby was the first domino to […]

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Russini: DK Metcalf Wants To Play In Warm Weather, Have A ‘Stable Quarterback Situation’

DK MetcalfWith Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf reportedly requesting a trade and the Pittsburgh Steelers having a clear need at receiver, they have been speculated about as a potential landing spot. The problem is, Metcalf might not want to come to Pittsburgh. “He wants to play somewhere warm, is something I was told, warm weather,” The […]

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Jaguars Plan To Release WR Christian Kirk; Will Steelers Again Show Interest?

Christian KirkA potential free-agent wide receiver target for the Steelers is now available, as the Jacksonville Jaguars are planning to release WR Christian Kirk, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jaguars plan to release veteran WR Christian Kirk, per source. pic.twitter.com/h5zYXuUElD — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 5, 2025 Kirk was rumored to be someone the Steelers were targeting […]

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WR Tyler Lockett, Seahawks Part Ways As Steelers’ Options Pile Up

Tyler Lockett SteelersAnother veteran wide receiver is hitting the open market. The Seattle Seahawks and veteran WR Tyler Lockett are parting ways. Lockett made the announcement on Twitter/X moments ago, thanking the franchise and city for his long career there. Naturally, that will create buzz between Lockett and the Pittsburgh Steelers as the veteran receiver market heats […]

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Schefter: Steelers ‘Determined’ To Sign QB This Week, Thinks Justin Fields ‘First Up In The Pecking Order’

Schefter SteelersThe ongoing saga over which quarterback the Pittsburgh Steelers will re-sign, Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, could finally be coming to its conclusion. ESPN’s Adam Schefter said he believes the Steelers are “determined” to have an answer by week’s end, ahead of the legal tampering period and start of free agency. “It’s tough to go […]

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‘I’m The Best Rookie QB On The Field:’ How Duck Hodges Manifested Comeback Win Over Bengals

Duck HodgesDevlin “Duck” Hodges might be one of the most interesting figures in recent Pittsburgh Steelers history. An undrafted rookie QB in 2019, Hodges got thrust into the starting role after Ben Roethlisberger and Mason Rudolph went down with injuries. Rudolph became the starter again once he was healthy, but that wasn’t the end for Hodges. […]

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Monday, March 3, 2025

The Terrible Podcast — Talking Steelers’ Need At WR, Deebo Dealt, Aiyuk Trade Market, Scouting Combine Rewind & More

The Terrible PodcastSeason 15, Episode 99 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the Los Angeles Rams keeping QB Matthew Stafford on a reworked deal. We also discuss the fallout from this as it relates to the quarterback market and available options […]

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Schefter: Eagles Releasing CB Darius Slay, Who Has Had Mutual Interest With Steelers Before

Darius Slay SteelersExiting the NFL Combine, teams are quickly making moves. Getting cap compliant ahead of the new league year, rosters are being subtracted before they’re added. That includes the Philadelphia Eagles, who are releasing CB Darius Slay according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Eagles are releasing six-time Pro-Bowl CB Darius Slay, per sources. If he is designated […]

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Sunday, March 2, 2025

Beat Writer Argues Why Steelers Should Consider Veteran Corner Over Rookie

Steelers free agency cornerThe Pittsburgh Steelers have a laundry list of areas to improve after the 2024 NFL season. Sitting near the top of that list is cornerback, a position the team has been looking for stability at for several years. That’s not to say they haven’t tried their hand at fixing it, this past season the Steelers […]

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Tomlin Finally Admits Steelers Could Use Middle Of Field More Often

For years, the middle of the field has felt like a desert in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. Mike Tomlin admits it should be visited more ...