A separate offseason series we’re kicking off for the next few weeks. The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of “what ifs” in their now nearly 100-year history. We’ll focus on some of those outstanding, unanswerable questions that loom over the franchise. What If Pittsburgh Won Its First Playoff Game? You’d be forgiven for believing the Steelers’ […]
Eric Ebron played just two seasons with the Steelers, but like many others, he wishes he had played for them from the very beginning. On the current roster, DeShon Elliott is one such player who made such feelings clear. And he’s far from alone. Many veterans who came to the Steelers later in their career […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers added a number of offensive weapons this offseason, from the trade for veteran receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and the signing of veteran running back Rico Dowdle in free agency to the selections of Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen and Eli Heidenreich in the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite making clear upgrades on the offensive […]
Heading into Year 10, T.J. Watt may have more to prove than he has ever had before in his career. Or at least in some time. Coming off a seven-sack season, he has seen his production decline since hitting 30. With his 32nd birthday coming in October, is he still an elite player? More importantly, […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 offseason practices concluded in mid-June. Next up is the team’s annual training camp, which will get underway in late July at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Before that, we will preview the team’s offseason roster three players at a time as part of a multi-post series. This Steelers “90 in 30” […]
Player: G Gennings Dunker Stock Value: Down Reasoning: At least in terms of outside hype, the Gennings Dunker train slowed this spring, but training camp’s fast approaching. As a rookie who made a position switch, he is behind already. But there’s not much to talk about concerning offensive linemen in May and June, so he […]
A common NFL narrative is that football is a sub-package world. One of extra defensive backs, not more defensive linemen. One that’s been applied to Pittsburgh. Rejection of the team’s base 3-4 defense to nickel packages. Like many narratives, that’s partially true. Over the past 10-15 years, football has opened up. Emphasis has centered on […]
Despite HC Mike McCarthy’s praise for Will Howard throughout the offseason, Mark Kaboly doesn’t see him on the 53-man roster. Not because of Howard, but just because of the situation the Steelers are in at quarterback. Even still, he questioned the approach the Steelers took publicly with the young quarterback this offseason. “I still think […]
Jalen Ramsey has done a lot of different things in the short time he’s been a Pittsburgh Steeler. The team hoped he’d be part of a dominant cornerback trio last year, but that didn’t work out for a few reasons. Ramsey was eventually moved to safety later in the year and figures to be something […]
Ben Roethlisberger was unquestionably the greatest quarterback in AFC North history—but has Lamar Jackson surpassed him? This has evidently recently emerged as a debate, instigated by Pittsburgh’s radio personalities. Not quite in relation to the history of the AFC North, but simply whether Jackson is better than Roethlisberger already. Ben Roethlisberger is a two-time Super […]
Which is the Steelers’ most important training camp battle? When the Steelers enter training camp, they will have at least a couple key battles to settle for starting opportunities. On the offensive line specifically, they have a guard and a tackle spot up for grabs. The third receiver role is also a two-man race, though […]
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for June 24. CARR RECALLS FITZPATRICK’S MISTAKE The Steelers have had plenty of great defenders in their history. One of their […]
Linebacker Larry Foote was a key piece of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense in the 2000s, helping them win two Super Bowls. While he retired following the 2014 season, he’s still been in the NFL, only as a coach. He’s currently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their run game coordinator and outside linebackers coach. Bruce […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers came into this offseason knowing wide receiver was a major position of need. In their moves for Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard, the Steelers made some big improvements. But could they still be in need of another receiver, particularly a free agent in Stefon Diggs? “I think a team with a […]
After a busy offseason in which a number of new faces were added to the roster and coaching staff, things look pretty good — at least on paper right now — for the Pittsburgh Steelers. There is a general sense of excitement regarding the 2026 season with Mike McCarthy as head coach and a strong […]
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. […]
Wide receiver has been a problem for the Pittsburgh Steelers for last few years. While they used to be one of the best teams in the league at drafting and developing wideouts, they’ve had less success recently. They’re hoping that Germie Bernard can change that, though. They traded up in the second round this year […]
Cam Heyward has put together a long, illustrious NFL career. But it hasn’t come without bumps and bruises, some more painful than others. One of the more painful ones Heyward experienced was a severe groin injury in Week 1 of the 2023 season against San Francisco. Given the severity of the injury, it initially seemed […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense hasn’t been pretty to watch for most of this decade. Much of that can be blamed on their poor offensive coordinators. Nothing was worse than Matt Canada’s stint with the Steelers, though. He was the team’s offensive coordinator from 2021-2023, and Pittsburgh’s offense was absolutely miserable for most of that time. […]
The Baltimore Ravens are often touted as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ greatest rival. However, the Steelers have had some heated battles with their other division rivals over the years, too. That includes the Cincinnati Bengals. The matchups between those two teams were arguably at their most ruthless in the 2010s. That includes the playoff matchup between […]
Eric Ebron was around for the final two years of Ben Roethlisberger’s Hall of Fame career. He missed Roethlisberger’s prime as a gunslinging quarterback and instead played in his twilight moments, one nearing 40 who lost his patented mobility and was bouncing back from a severe elbow injury. Ebron joined Cam Heyward on Heyward’s Not […]
Ben Roethlisberger and Terry Bradshaw are the best quarterbacks in Pittsburgh Steelers history. However, they’ve had other productive players under center. One player who was electrifying, especially for his time, was Kordell Stewart. He played for the Steelers from 1995-2002, and he was a dynamic weapon. Nicknamed “Slash,” Stewart was so athletic that he played […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers certainly have the talent to field a competitive team this season. However, with nearly an entirely new coaching staff, there’s always a chance things get off to a slow start. If Pittsburgh suffers its first losing season since 2003, there could be serious ramifications next offseason. “If they have a 6-11 season, […]
Every NFL veteran eventually gets replaced, and the relationship between the established player and his would-be successor isn’t always a smooth one. But when Troy Polamalu arrived in Pittsburgh to challenge Mike Logan for playing time, the two developed a bond that extended far beyond football. In fact, Logan credits Polamalu with helping save his […]
Season 16, Episode 154 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the NFL announcing on Tuesday that it will not hold a supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby this summer. We go over the letter the NFL sent to Sorsby, whether […]