Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Former Steelers Scout Tim Rooney Dies

Steelers Facility 1st Round Kozora Roster Prediction tryout Phil Handler Mike Nixon Bill Austin Pittsburgh's first head coach Tim RooneyFormer Pittsburgh Steelers scout and member of the Rooney family who worked for the organization Tim Rooney has died. He was 74. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ray Fittipaldo shared the news Tuesday, noting Rooney died after a “short” battle with cancer. Rooney’s death comes on the same day as the Steelers franchise celebrates its 92nd birthday, […]

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Monday, July 7, 2025

Analyst Knocks Steelers’ Front Seven For Age, Linebackers Who Are ‘Liabilities In The Running Game’

Patrick Queen Steelers Front SevenArguably the Pittsburgh Steelers’ greatest strength is their defensive front seven. Headlined by T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward, that unit is routinely one of the best in the league. Star power isn’t the only thing that defines the group, either. Players like Alex Highsmith and Patrick Queen have been quality NFL players as well. However, […]

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Panel Agrees Steelers Upgraded At QB, Analyst Says Justin Fields Could Be ‘Great Slot Receiver’ Instead

Justin Fields SteelersFor 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers upgraded at quarterback. A panel of former players, coaches, and analysts testified to that, picking Aaron Rodgers over Justin Fields. Mark Schlereth, Eric Mangini, and Craig Carton gave different reasons for why Rodgers is better, but all gave him the nod just the same. “Playing against Aaron Rodgers for years […]

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

‘He Called The Whole Show’: Bruce Arians Explains How Ben Roethlisberger Handled No-Huddles

Bruce Arians Ben RoethlisbergerFew things are more important in football than the relationship between a quarterback and his play caller. When Ben Roethlisberger was manning the ship in Pittsburgh, it’s no surprise that some of his greatest success came when Bruce Arians was holding the play sheet. Arians, the Steelers offensive coordinator from 2007-2011, had a noted great […]

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Joey Porter Jr. A ‘Valuable Asset,’ One With All-Pro Potential As Steelers’ Key Building Block, Analyst Believes

Porter SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers have added quite a few experienced players to the secondary this offseason, but one familiar face remains their most valuable asset. That would be third-year cornerback Joey Porter Jr. According to Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton, Porter is the Steelers’ best young building block under GM Omar Khan. “Joey Porter Jr. is one-half […]

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Ranking The Steelers’ Starters: No. 18-16

Ranking Steelers StartersAfter the early fireworks last Monday from the Pittsburgh Steelers, things should slow down now leading up to report date for training camp on July 23. Between now and then, the Steelers might make a roster move or two, potentially adding another wide receiver or a safety to shore up the depth chart. Chances are […]

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Pelissero Believes Watt’s Contract Will ‘Reset’ Market, Suggests He Wouldn’t Fetch 1st Rounder In Trade Scenario

Watt Steelers Florio tradeThere’s one big storyline remaining on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ radar as we inch closer to training camp, and it revolves around T.J. Watt. The star edge rusher is entering the final year of his contract in Pittsburgh. Over the last few weeks we’ve heard plenty of rumors regarding those negotiations, including the idea Watt could […]

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Baldinger: Steelers ‘Got A Lot Better In The Secondary’ With Jalen Ramsey

Jalen RamseyFans wanted the Pittsburgh Steelers to start doing things differently. Whether they approve of the moves made by Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin or not, they’ve gotten their wish. The latest surprising big move came earlier this week when Pittsburgh sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith. […]

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Terry Bradshaw Again Blames Steelers For Kenny Pickett’s Struggles: ‘They Didn’t Even Do Anything’

Kenny PickettIf it wasn’t already obvious, Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw doesn’t think Kenny Pickett’s failures in Pittsburgh are his fault. Instead, the Steelers’ organization is to blame. An opinion he’s shared before, Bradshaw again went after the front office for mis-managing not the pick but all the moves around Pickett. “Steelers getting rid of Kenny […]

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Friday, July 4, 2025

2025 Fourth Of July Weekend: Steelers Friday Night Five Questions

Steelers Depot Friday Night Five QuestionsHappy Friday, and I hope yinz are doing well. Pittsburgh didn’t wait until the Fourth of July to set off fireworks. What’s normally a quiet and sleepy week leading into the holiday began with a blockbuster. Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded FS Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth round pick to the Miami Dolphins for […]

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James Harrison Thinks Steelers Will Keep Mike Tomlin, Could Overhaul Rest Of Coaching Staff

The Pittsburgh Steelers started the 2025 season well. They had control of the AFC North for most of the early part of it. However, as things...