October 24, 2024 - For Episode 1,330 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney is thrilled to see Steelers' running back Najee Harris being rewarded in the run game in the last two weeks. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 23, 2024 - For Episode 1,329 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Steelers' strong special teams and the culture coordinator Danny Smith has created that's producing seriously good results. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 23, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 42 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the latest transactions made by the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of their first practice of Week 8. We also discuss the health of the Steelers stemming from what HC Mike Tomlin said during his Tuesday press conference. Tomlin's Tuesday press conference provided quite a few talking points for Alex and me to discuss. We talk about his thoughts on QB Rusell Wilson versus the Jets, the challenge C Ryan McCollum faces in Week 8, the status of WR Roman Wilson, the play of T Broderick Jones on Sunday night, and much more. Tomlin also gave his thoughts on the effectiveness of play-action against the Jets, so Alex and I go over those comments and how it all looked on tape. Alex and I then transition into going over what we both learned from the all-22 tape from the Steelers Sunday night game against the Jets. We start on the offensive side of the football and then move over to the defense. We discuss several plays, schematics, and the play of several individual players during this segment. Alex and I look at where optimism should be concerning the 5-2 Steelers when it comes to the team not only possibly making the playoffs but winning a game in the tournament as well. Another wide receiver trade happened in the NFL on Wednesday morning as the Tennessee Titans dealt WR DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs. We discuss that deal, in addition to it sounding like the Los Angeles Rams might be willing to part ways with WR Cooper Kupp ahead of the trade deadline. We look at Kupp's contract, what the Rams seem to want as trade compensation, and the chances of the Steelers ultimately being able to acquire him. This 109-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct. 22 – Ep. 30: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle begin by recapping the exciting 37-15 blowout victory over the New York Jets. We talk about Russell Wilson's debut and what he was able to do for the offense that should see him keeping hold of the starting gig for the foreseeable future. We also talk about several other aspects of the game including Najee Harris' performance and Beanie Bishop Jr.'s big day. For the second topic, we dive into the injury news out of Mike Tomlin's Tuesday press conference. Montravius Adams was added to IR, but Tyler Matakevich and Cordarrelle Patterson are getting close to returning. We also talk about cornerback depth and more. For the third topic, we talk about the various wide receiver trade rumors and the approaching trade deadline. The Steelers figure to be major players in that market so we discuss Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel, Mike Williams, and more. We wrap up the show by answering a listener question a coaching decision near the end of the Jets game. Thank you for joining us for this 37-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work on Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 22, 2024 - For Episode 1,328 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney credits Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin for his call turning to Russell Wilson, which paid off in historic fashion. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 21, 2024 - For Episode 1,327 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle describes the key differences between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields at quarterback that made a big difference for the Steelers' offense. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 21, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 41 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the New York Jets at home Sunday night to improve to 5-2 on the 2024 season. We go over the pregame inactive list from Sunday early in this show and discuss how that played out wasn't very surprising. We also discuss the few roster moves that the team made on Saturday. A lot was made on Sunday morning about Steelers HC Mike Tomlin going "Lone Ranger" this week when it came to his decision to start veteran QB Russell Wilson over QB Justin Fields so we discuss all of that build up to the game. We discuss the play of Wilson Sunday night from his slow start to him playing better as the game went on. We talk about several throws he made, the use and effectiveness of play-action, his overall control of the offense, how he spread the football around, and more. We discuss how Wilson's Sunday showing, while great in totality, also showed room for him to play even better moving forward. Wilson seemingly had the crowd against him early Sunday night, so we talk about the fortitude he showed to push through all of that. After talking quite a bit about Wilson’s play Sunday night, Alex and I discuss several other players that made huge contributions in the win over the Jets. That list obviously includes WR George Pickens, RB Najee Harris, TE Darnell Washington TE Pat Freiermuth and of course several members of the offensive line. We discuss a few significant offensive plays that occurred during the game and go over several very relevant stats related to the victory. After talking about the offensive play from Sunday night, Alex and I address the overall play of the defense against the Jets. We discuss the tackling issues early on, the pressure amounts, the lack of overall true blitzing, and much more. We discuss the stellar play of rookie CB Beanie Bishop Jr. Sunday night that included him having two huge interceptions. We also discuss several key bat-downs in the game, the play of OLB Alex Highsmith and S DeShon Elliott and a few others as well. After talking about the defense, Alex and I of course address the great special teams play the Steelers had Sunday night against the Jets. We talk about the penalty on the extra point block, the punting and how excited that unit was for coordinator Danny Smith after the late field goal block. This 88-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 20, 2024 - For Episode 1,326 on this Sunday morning, Dr. Melanie Friedlander looks at the quarterback matchup we will see when the Steelers host the Jets Sunday night and explain why it might not be as uneven as the national media would have you believe. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 19, 2024 - For Episode 1,325 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why getting pressure on Aaron Rodgers is essential and argue the Jets' offense is the biggest test the Steelers have faced this year. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 18, 2024 - For Episode 1,324 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses how the Steelers have the clear edge when it comes to kickers with ace Chris Boswell compared to the Jets' struggling Greg Zuerlein. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 18, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 40 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 7 Sunday night home game against the New York Jets. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report and how important Friday will be for a few players, including rookie WR Roman Wilson and S Damontae Kazee. We go over possible elevations from the team's practice squad on Saturday and what the early Sunday inactive list is looking like heading into Friday. The Steelers have yet to announce their starting quarterback for the Sunday game against the Jets and we wonder if HC Mike Tomlin will do so on Friday after practice. We also talk about the press conference that QB Justin Fields had on Thursday and how we think he handled it with it looking like he might lose the starting job this weekend. On Thursday, we once again heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin. As usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points to come out of those media sessions. We discuss how Smith certainly sounded like he is more in the corner of sticking with Fields at quarterback than turning to veteran QB Russell Wilson. While Austin didn't say a whole lot, we go over his comments made about CB Joey Porter Jr. as well as him possibly blitzing more on defense. Alex and I welcome Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic to the show, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers' home game against the Jets. Rosenblatt has covered the Jets for some time and that means he has a great pulse on the team. We go over the Jets' addition of WR Davante Adams, whether WR Mike Williams is now likely to be traded soon, and why the Jets enter Sunday's game against the Steelers with just a 2-4 record. We go over New York's injury situation heading into Sunday night and what the visiting team's plan of attack on both sides of the football should be. At the end of our talk with Zack, he gives us his score prediction for the Steelers-Jets game. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Zack on X/Twitter at @ZackBlatt and make sure to read his work online here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/zack-rosenblatt/ After finishing with Zack, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers-Jets game. We break down what we are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 7 NFL games. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Jets to end that segment. This 118-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted and we also answer a few email questions we received from listeners since Wednesday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 17, 2024 - For Episode 1,323 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that cornerback Donte Jackson has been exactly what the Steelers hoped for so far. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 16, 2024 - For Episode 1,322 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses Mike Tomlin not committing to Russell Wilson or Justin Fields for Week 7 and why hedging was the wrong approach. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 16, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 39 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the latest transactions made by the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of their first practice of Week 7 getting underway. We also discuss the health of the Steelers stemming from what HC Mike Tomlin said during his Tuesday press conference. With Tomlin certainly making sound like there’s a good chance that QB Russell Wilson will start on Sunday night against the New York Jets, Alex and I parse everything he had to say on Tuesday. We go over why we think Tomlin will potentially start Wilson over QB Justin Fields and if we think it is the right decision if that ultimately is the case. We discuss the fears and concerns most fans seem to have when it comes to Wilson getting the nod over Fields. After looking at all angles related to a possible switch at quarterback this week, Alex and I discuss the Las Vegas Raiders trading WR Davante Adams to the Jets on Tuesday. We also discuss the Cleveland Browns trading WR Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday. We then look at other wide receivers that the Steelers could potentially trade for ahead of the deadline. We also give our thoughts on whether indeed the Steelers will ultimately trade for a wide receiver. With the all-22 tape from the Steelers Week 6 road game against the Raiders now fully digested, Alex and I give more of our takeaways that stuck out from that win on both sides of the football. This 103-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct. 15 – Ep. 29: On this episode of the Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle get right into the big news story of the day, which was Russell Wilson seemingly being in line to start his first game in black and gold. We discuss if we agree with the decision, what it could potentially do for the offense, any potential drawbacks, and more. For the next topic, we dive into the injury report coming out of Mike Tomlin's Tuesday press conference. We discuss the offensive line still being in flux with Zach Frazier out injured and the possible return of Alex Highsmith. For the final topic, we offer our final thoughts on the Week 6 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. We talk about Najee Harris' big day, Justin Fields' up-and-down performance, and George Pickens getting some garbage time looks in the passing game. We wrap up the show by answering a listener question about Justin Fields and the conservative game plans for him. Thank you for joining us for this 38-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work on Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 15, 2024 - For Episode 1,321 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says he understands why the Steelers are eyeing a potential change at QB to Russell Wilson in an effort to spark the passing game. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 14, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 14, 2024 - For Episode 1,320 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says Cameron Heyward now looks like a total bargain after his dominant start to the 2024 season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 14, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 38 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the Las Vegas Raiders on the road Sunday afternoon to improve to 4-2 on the 2024 season. We go over the pregame inactive list from Sunday early in this show and discuss how that played out wasnt very surprising. We also discuss the few roster moves that the team made on Saturday. While the Steelers did beat the Raiders in convincing fashion on Sunday, Alex and I do wonder how the starting quarterback situation will now play out for the team's Week 7 Sunday night home game against the New York Jets. Was QB Justin Fields close to getting benched at halftime against the Raiders on Sunday? How did he play overall Sunday night? With QB Russell Wilson now healthy, there are certainly arguments to be made that he should be the starting quarterback against the Jets. Alex and I go over the good and bad from Fields on Sunday versus the Raiders. We also talk about the play of the Steelers offense as a whole and how RB Najee Harris had a great showing in the win. We discuss offensive line play from Sunday's win, C Zach Frazier getting injured, a few snap counts on that side of the football, and much more. After thoroughly discussing the Steelers offense and quarterback situation, Alex and I finally get to breaking down how the defense played against the Raiders. We go over the disappointing start the unit had against the Raiders offense and that side of the football rebounded from it. We talk about the unique sequence of plays late in the third quarter that the Raiders offense had, the huge play made by S DeShon Elliott and obviously the two forced fumbles that OLB T.J. Watt had on Sunday. The Steelers made some plays on special teams against the Raiders, so we make sure to recap that third phase of their units later in this show as well. This 102-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 13, 2024 - For Episode 1,319 on this Sunday, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about the change the Steelers offense needs to make this week if they want to get a win in Las Vegas. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 12, 2024 - For Episode 1,318 on this Saturday, Joe Clark discusses his concerns about the Steelers’ pass rush on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 11, 2024 - For Episode 1,317 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Steelers' OLB options after suffering a wave of injuries to their starters and backups, needing someone unknown to step up against the Raiders. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 11, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 37 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 6 Sunday afternoon road game against the Las Vegas Raiders. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report and how important Friday will be for a few players and that includes RB Jaylen Warren and QB Russell Wilson. We go over possible elevations from the team's practice squad on Saturday and what the early Sunday inactive list is looking like heading into Friday. As has been the case for several weeks now, we discuss once again if Sunday afternoon rookie WR Roman Wilson will finally make his NFL debut. On Thursday, we once again heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin. As usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points to come out of those media sessions. We continue to discuss how the team has limited the snaps of WR George Pickens this season, what Austin said about blitzing more with the edge unit down a few players, and also what he had to say about ILB Patrick Queen and rookie CB Beanie Bishop Jr. Pickens met the media on Thursday for a short question and answer and so Alex and I discuss that. We go over how Pickens handled that session and much more. We also discuss the possibility of Pickens playing a few more snaps on Sunday against the Raiders and how we won't be surprised if he has a productive game coming off a week where he was very much under the media microscope. Alex and I welcome Vinny Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal back to the show on Friday, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers' road game against the Raiders. Bonsignore has covered the Cowboys for quite some time and that means he has a great pulse on the team. We go over the status of Raiders WR Davante Adams, who is likely to be traded soon, the Las Vegas injury situation heading into Sunday afternoon and what the home-team's plan of attack on both sides of the football should be. At the end of our talk with Vinny, he gives us his score prediction for the game between the Steelers and the Raiders. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Vinny on X/Twitter at @VinnyBonsignore and make sure to read his work online here: https://www.reviewjournal.com/staff/vincent-bonsignore/ After finishing with Vinny, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers-Raiders game. We break down what we are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 6 NFL games. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Raiders to end that segment. This 118-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 10, 2024 - For Episode 1,316 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says there is one good thing coming out of the George Pickens situation: TE Pat Freiermuth is establishing himself as a leader. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct. 10 – Ep. 28: Before we get into this episode of The Depot Dive, a little house keeping for the show. We are moving to Tuesday afternoons for now to see if that flows better. We hope you will join us then! On this episode Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle start off by having an in-depth conversation about George Pickens. Several things that went down on Sunday haven't sat right with us, so we talk about all of that and the repercussions. Is he a ticking time bomb for this team? Can you even think about giving him a second contract? We debate all of this and more. We then discuss the quarterback controversy brewing in Pittsburgh and talk about whether we would like to see Russell Wilson start a game now that he is fully healthy. Has Justin Fields done enough to hold on? Would Wilson really elevate the offense enough to be worth the change? Could the Steelers benefit from Wilson's veteran leadership?  For the third topic, we put a bow on Week 5 and discuss other odds and ends from the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Is the defense a big concern? Why can't the Steelers run the ball against bad defenses? We talk about all of this and more. Thank you for joining us for this 29-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work on Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 9, 2024 - For Episode 1,315 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses CB Beanie Bishop Jr.'s recent struggles and why the Steelers' front office is to blame for putting too much on an undrafted rookie's plate. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 9, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 36 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the lengthy list of injured players that the Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with entering Week 6 of the 2024 regular season. With seven total players looking very unlikely to play on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, Alex and I look at some transactions that might be coming by Saturday afternoon and how the defense is likely to manage personnel at the outside linebacker positions on Sunday. It sounds like QB Russell Wilson has a chance to practice fully three days in a row this week so we discuss what that might ultimately mean come Sunday's game. We both think that QB Justin Fields will start again on Sunday with Wilson potentially having a chance to be his backup against the Raiders. We go over what it would take to see Wilson come off the bench on Sunday to replace Fields should the former ultimately be active as the backup. Tomlin hit on a few other minor topics on Tuesday that Alex and I discuss as talking points before getting into all that he had to say about WR George Pickens. With the usage, effort and behavior of Pickens being in extra focus this week, Alex and I have a long discussion about each of those individual topics. We go over the data related to his snap management, we break down his effort on several plays on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, and even talk a little about some of his behavior both on the field and on the sidelines. We discuss what Tomlin had to say about Pickens on Tuesday and if we believe every ounce of it. Should Pickens have a higher snap count in heavy personnel groupings than he has had to date? Should the onus be to get Pickens the football earlier in games? We address those two questions during our long conversation about the Steelers wide receiver. Now that Alex and I have gone through the All-22 tape from the Steelers' Week 5 home loss against the Cowboys, we give additional observations we both had when it comes to the offensive, defensive, and special teams play in that contest. We talk about the We go over several individual plays and player performances as part of us recapping the All-22 tape. We spend extra time once again discussing the play of Fields on offense and ILB Patrick Queen on defense. We also once again discuss the run attempts by RB Najee Harris and the blocking on those plays as well as the overall play of the offensive line. We go over the Steelers' offensive woes on first downs, the lack of explosive plays and the heavy usage of zone on the defensive side of the football. This 117-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 8, 2024 - For Episode 1,314 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney is frustrated that we have another unnecessary storyline surrounding wide receiver George Pickens. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 7, 2024 - For Episode 1,313 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says the time is now to make the change back to Russell Wilson as the Steelers' starting quarterback. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 7, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 35 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers losing to the Dallas Cowboys at home Sunday night to move to 3-2 on the 2024 season. While the Steelers were just one play at the end of the Sunday night game from notching their fourth win, we wonder what the rest of the talk would have been on this Monday about the entire contest had they actually escaped with the victory. Alex and I get right after it and get heavy into our breakdown of the Steelers' 20-17 home loss to the Cowboys. We start on the offensive side of the football for the Steelers and discuss their game plan, the play of QB Justin Fields, big and negative plays, the play of the offensive line, and much more. We talk about lack of explosive plays, the limited snap counts of WR George Pickens and what HC Mike Tomlin said about that after the game. We also talk about Fields being asked to explain the identity of the offense after the game. Will the Steelers switch from Fields to QB Russell Wilson as the team's starter? We go over why we would listen to an argument for Wilson to start but wonder if anyone could really make a strong and compelling one based on several factors. After thoroughly breaking down the offense, Alex and I move on to do the same with the defense. We go over how that unit really let the team down again against the Cowboys and specifically on third downs in weighty moments. We also talk about continued miscommunications on defense, the play of outside linebackers T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig, the three takeaways and much more on that side of the football. We also talk about a few things related to special teams from the Sunday night game against the Cowboys and go over the pregame inactive list, the Saturday elevations from the practice squad, and the list of injured players coming out of the loss. This 77-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 6, 2024 - For Episode 1,312 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about why the SNF game against the Cowboys might be the perfect bounce-back game after a tough outing in Indianapolis. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 5, 2024 - For Episode 1,311 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses the matchup between Joey Porter Jr. and CeeDee Lamb and how it could impact the game on Sunday night. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 4, 2024 - For Episode 1,310 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the opportunity for the Steelers' running game to get going this weekend against the Cowboys, a prime chance to have more success. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 4, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 34 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 5 Sunday night home game against the Dallas Cowboys. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report and how important Friday will be for a few players and that includes DT Larry Ogunjobi and QB Russell Wilson. We go over possible elevations from the team's practice squad on Saturday and what the early Sunday inactive list is looking like heading into Friday. We also discuss once again if Sunday night rookie WR Roman Wilson will finally make his NFL debut. On Thursday, we once again heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin. As usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points to come out of those media sessions. We discuss when QB Justin Fields might start getting more autonomy at the line of scrimmage and if CB Joey Porter Jr. will shadow Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb on Sunday night. Why is everyone down on RB Najee Harris right now? We discuss that topic briefly and how Sunday night sets up to be a nice 2024 breakout game for him. We also go over the latest news concerning Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams when it comes to him potentially being traded soon. Alex and I welcome Joseph Hoyt of DLLS Sports to the show on Friday, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers' home game against the Cowboys. Hoyt has covered the Cowboys for quite some time and that means he has a great pulse on the team. We go over the Cowboys injury situation heading into Sunday night and what the Dallas plan of attack on both sides of the football should be. At the end of our talk with Joseph, he gives us his score prediction for the game between the Steelers and the Cowboys. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Joseph on X/Twitter at @JoeJHoyt and make sure to read his work online here: https://alldlls.com/author/jhoyt/ After finishing with Joseph, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers-Cowboys game. We break down what we are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 5 NFL games. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Cowboys to end that segment. This 111-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct. 3 – Ep. 27: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and I start out by wrapping up the Steelers' Week 4 loss against the Indianapolis Colts. We discuss the several mistakes made by the Steelers and the fact that they nearly absorbed all of them to come back and win. We also talk about Najee Harris' rough performance and some of the postgame comments that were made. Could Week 5 be Fields' final audition to retain the starting job with Wilson being nearly healthy? We debate that and more. We then go through the injury reports for both teams with the Steelers and Cowboys both having some key players set to be out. We discuss the offensive line of the Steelers and the constant shuffling that has occurred to start the season. For the third topic, we preview Sunday Night Football against the Cowboys and offer up some of our matchups to watch before giving a score prediction. We wrap up the show answering a listener questions about whether the Steelers are Super Bowl contenders. Thank you for joining us for this 37-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work on steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 3, 2024 - For Episode 1,309 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says the play of Patrick Queen through the season's first month has been concerning, but it's no time to panic — yet. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 2, 2024 - For Episode 1,308 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the personal side of Steelers OG James Daniels' season-ending Achilles injury, an issue the team has to deal with but one that puts a cloud over Daniels' future market value. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 2, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 33 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the several transactions made by the Pittsburgh Steelers since their Week 4 game. There are a lot to go over when it comes to these moves and we break down what several of them might indicate. We go over several injuries the team is dealing with right now as we await the Steelers first injury report of Week 5. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin held his weekly press conference on Tuesday, so Alex and I make sure to recap all of the main talking points that came out of that session. We go over what Tomlin said about QB Russell Wilson on Tuesday and what the initial practice plan for him this week appears to be. Will and should Wilson be the backup quarterback on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys if he can practice fully at least twice this week? Alex and I make sure to discuss that topic during this show. The Las Vegas Raiders appear set to trade WR Davante Adams as of Tuesday and with the Steelers potentially being a team looking to make a deal for him, Alex and I discuss all aspects of that topic. We go over the plausibility of the Steelers trading for Adams, what the compensation might need to be, and what an adjusted contract for the wide receiver might look like should the team ultimately acquire him. Now that Alex and I have gone through the All-22 tape from the Steelers' Week 4 road loss against the Indianapolis Colts, we give our thoughts on additional observations we both had when it comes to the offensive, defensive, and special teams play in that contest. We go over several individual plays and player performances as part of us recapping the All-22 tape. We spend extra time discussing the play of QB Justin Fields on offense, ILB Patrick Queen on defense. We also discuss the run attempts by RB Najee Harris and the blocking on those plays. This 110-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 1, 2024 - For Episode 1,307 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that through the first four weeks, Cameron Heyward looks like his old self and is putting an end to all the doubt. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 30, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 30, 2024 - For Episode 1,306 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle worries that injuries have put the Steelers' intended offensive identity at risk after building their entire offseason around it. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 30, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 32 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers losing to the Indianapolis Colts on the road on Sunday to move to 3-1 on the 2024 season. News broke early Monday morning that Steelers G James Daniels will be lost for the season after sustaining a torn Achilles during the Sunday game against the Colts so we recap that injury and the impact it might have moving forward. We discuss whether the team might consider flipping Isaac Seumalo over to right guard if he is able to return from his pectoral injury this week so that rookie G Mason McCormick can stay at his more natural position of left guard. We go over the Sunday pregame inactive list and discuss the few healthy scratches the team had following their two elevations from the practice squad on Saturday. We also discuss the other few injuries the Steelers sustained during their Sunday loss to the Colts. After getting all of the housekeeping out the way early in this show, Alex and I get heavy into our breakdown of the Steelers' 27-24 road loss to the Colts. We start on the offensive side of the football for the Steelers and discuss the game plan, the play of QB Justin Fields, big and negative plays, the play of the offensive line, and much more. We talk about how we both still feel that Fields should keep the QB1 job moving forward and how it is his to lose in our opinion. Extra observations about Fields are made about the few key negative plays that Fields was in the middle of on Sunday and how both played a key part in the team's loss. We discuss a few key personnel choices the Steelers made during Sunday's game on offense and how RB Cordarrelle Patterson sparked a slow-starting running game until he left with an injury. We make sure to hit on the play of WR George Pickens on Sunday and that includes his red zone fumble. After thoroughly breaking down the offense, Alex and I move on to do the same with the defense. We go over how that unit really let the team down on Sunday against the Colts and specifically on third downs in weighty moments. We also talk about the three chances the defense had to take the football away from the Colts offense that the unit failed on. Veteran QB Joe Flacco shredded the Steelers defense in the passing game on Sunday after he replaced injured starting QB Anthony Richardson. We discuss how Flacco did that and the big part that WR Josh Downs played in that. We quickly go over the two touchdown passes that Flacco threw on Sunday, both of which came on third downs. Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick was on the wrong end of an unnecessary roughness penalty in a key moment of Sunday's game, so we make sure to voice our opinion on that flag. We also talk about a few things related to special teams from the Sunday game against the Colts and go over a few dubious coaching decisions that Steelers HC Mike Tomlin on Sunday when it came to timeout usage and challenge situations. This 85-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 29, 2024 - For Episode 1,305 on this Sunday morning, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about how the list of injured Steelers is growing quickly and the team may have some difficult decisions about which players to bring back. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 28, 2024 - For Episode 1,304 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why he wants to see the Steelers throw more against the Colts. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 27, 2024 - For Episode 1,303 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the state of NFL kickers and wonders if it's a question of when - not if - someone will break Justin Tucker's record of longest field goal. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 27, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 31 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 4 Sunday road game against the Indianapolis Colts. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report and how important Friday will be for RB Jaylen Warren, who is currently dealing with a knee injury. We go over possible elevations from the team's practice squad on Saturday and what the early Sunday inactive list is looking like heading into Friday. Might rookie WR Roman Wilson not make his NFL debut on Sunday? We discuss that topic. On Thursday, we once again heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin. As usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points top come out of those media sessions. We go over why Sunday is a big game for OLB Nick Herbig and if he might see his special teams snaps reduced a little against the Colts with him needing to play a larger number of snaps on defense with OLB Alex Highsmith sidelined with his groin injury. Can the Steelers get their running game going earlier on Sunday against the Colts? What about QB Justin Fields being used more on the ground as well? We address those two key questions ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. Alex and I welcome Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star back to the show on Friday, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers' road game against the Colts. Atkins has covered the Colts for quite some time and that means he has a great pulse on the team. We go over the play of Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson so far this season with Nate as part of this interview. At the end of our talk with Atkins, he gives us his score prediction for the game between the Steelers and the Colts. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Nate on X/Twitter at @nateatkins_ and make sure to read his work online here: https://www.indystar.com/staff/2684227001/nate-atkins/ After finishing with Atkins, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers-Colts game. We break down what we are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 4 NFL games. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Colts to end that segment. This 115-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 26, 2024 - For Episode 1,302 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says the Steelers' defense will face it's best QB test yet this season in the Colts' Anthony Richardson. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sept. 26 – Ep. 26: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle start out by wrapping up the Steelers' Week 3 win against the Los Angeles Chargers. We talk about the defense now being the best in the league in multiple major stat categories, the dam getting closer to breaking on offense, and more. We then go through the list of injuries which seems to be piling up for the Steelers. We discuss which situation is most troubling, including Alex Highsmith being out for a couple weeks with a groin injury and Cory Trice Jr. going to IR with a hamstring. For the third topic, we preview the Steelers' Week 4 matchup against the Colts. We discuss stopping the Colts' run game, Anthony Richardson's athleticism at quarterback, their offensive line talent, and more. Thank you for joining us for this 30-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Check out the show on YouTube. Follow our work at Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 25, 2024 - For Episode 1,301 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora vents his frustration with the delay of game the Steelers were called for after they stemmed the front against the Chargers, a play that shouldn't be a penalty. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 25, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 29 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about several transactions made by the Pittsburgh Steelers since their Week 3 game. There is a lot to go over when it comes to these moves with one, a practice squad signing, happening early in this episode. We go over several injuries the team is dealing with right now and the impact that they could have come practice-squad elevations on Saturday afternoon. We briefly discuss the chances of the Steelers newest offensive lineman dressing for the Week 4 game and what the inactive list is shaping up to be for that contest as well. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin held his weekly press conference on Tuesday, so Alex and I make sure to recap all of the main talking points that came out of that session. We also talk about QB Justin Fields very likely starting again on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts and how Tomlin could soon be running out of time to dance around the QB1 questions he continues to get. We go over the Steelers situation with Fields through three games and how he has earned the right to not have to worry about looking over his shoulder as he prepares for his fourth consecutive start on the road Sunday. Now that Alex and I have gone through the All-22 tape from the Steelers' Week 3 home win against the Los Angeles Chargers, we give our thoughts on additional observations we both had when it comes to the offensive, defensive, and special teams play in that contest. What can the Steelers do on offense to get their running game going earlier in games? We discuss that aspect a little during the middle of the show. Will the Steelers have rotation at the left guard position again in Week 4? We attempt to answer that question during this show. We go over several individual plays and player performances as part of us recapping the All-22 tape. We spend extra time discussing the play of new Steelers ILB Patrick Queen, not only in Week 3, but for the start of the regular season as well. Later in this show, Alex and I look at the Steelers 3-0 start and what history tells us about it when it comes to the team's playoff chances. This 98-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 24, 2024 - For Episode 1,300 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the Steelers are doing exactly what they said they wanted to do, which was be the bully. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 23, 2024 - For Episode 1,299 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says he is thrilled for Calvin Austin III's big day and hopes his role can continue to expand in the offense. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 23, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 28 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the Los Angeles Chargers at home on Sunday to move to 3-0 on the 2024 season. Alex and I quickly go over the roster moves that transpired ahead of the Sunday game against the Chargers and how the pregame inactive list ultimately shook out. We discuss why rookie WR Roman Wilson did not ultimately make his NFL debut on Sunday as well. Steelers rookie T Troy Fautanu is now on the Reserve/Injured list, so Alex and I discuss what happened with him since our Friday show and what the early speculated timeline for him to return seems to be. The Steelers sustained a few injuries during their Sunday home win against the Chargers, so we make sure to recap all of those during this show as well. After getting all of the housekeeping out the way early in this show, Alex and I get heavy into our breakdown of the Steelers 20-10 win over the Chargers. We start on the offensive side of the football for the Steelers and discuss the game plan, the play of QB Justin Fields, big and negative plays, the play of the offensive line, and much more. We talk about how Fields should now have the QB1 job moving forward and how it is his to lose, in our opinion. Extra observations about Fields are made by both of us and we make sure to talk about how experienced rookie C Zach Frazier looks just three games into his NFL career. After thoroughly breaking down the offense, Alex and I move on to do the same with the defense. We go over how dominant that unit was once again on Sunday against the Chargers. We also discuss the game plan the Chargers had and how several players on the Los Angeles offense were knocked out of the game due to injuries and that includes QB Justin Herbert. Several individual performances of Steelers players are also discussed during this segment and that includes discussing the play of DL Cameron Heyward and OLB Nick Herbig. We also talk about several other things related to special teams from the Sunday game against the Chargers and that includes talking about the punting of Corliss Waitman and CB James Pierre doing work as a gunner. This 97-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 22, 2024 - For Episode 1,298 on this Sunday morning, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about why we may not get the answer to our question regarding whether Justin Fields should be the starting quarterback for the rest of the season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 21, 2024 - For Episode 1,297 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses how Justin Herbert's injury could affect Sunday's game against the Steelers, even if Herbert is able to play. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 20, 2024 - For Episode 1,296 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses what he's liked most from QB Justin Fields, the "boring" quarterback play that's smoothed out the edges in his game. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 20, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 27 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 3 Sunday home game against the Los Angeles Chargers. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report and how important the Friday will be for rookie WR Roman Wilson, who is looking to possibly make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Chargers. We discuss the Steelers not having TE MyCole Pruitt on Sunday due to knee injury and if that is a huge concern overall. We also talk about TE Rodney Williams being signed off the team's practice squad a few days ago and what the Steelers Sunday inactive list is shaping up to look like. On Thursday, we heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin. As usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points top come out of those media sessions. Alex and I welcome Daniel Popper of The Athletic to the show on Friday, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers' home game against the Chargers. Popper has covered the Chargers for quite some time and that means he has a great pulse on the team. At the end of our talk with Popper, he gives us his score prediction for the Sunday game between the Steelers and the Chargers. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Daniel on X/Twitter at @danielrpopper and make sure to read his work online here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/daniel-popper/ After finishing with Popper, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers-Chargers game. We break down what are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football ahead of the Week 3 game. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 3 NFL games. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Chargers to end that segment. This 124-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sept. 19 – Ep. 25: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle start out by wrapping up the Steelers' Week 2 win over the Denver Broncos. We discuss the slow second half, the defense's dominance, Justin Fields' performance, and more. We then go through the injury report for both the Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers, including Roman Wilson getting closer to return, Russell Wilson starting to feel better, and Chargers QB Justin Herbert dealing with an ankle injury. For the third topic, we dive into Broderick Jones' struggles and the tackle rotation. We talk about his postgame comments, what a potential rebound could look like, and Troy Fautanu being named the starter on the depth chart. We wrap up the show by answering a listener question from Brett in Texas about the 2025 quarterback situation. Thank you for joining us for this 33-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work on Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 19, 2024 - For Episode 1,295 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney credits second-year cornerback Joey Porter Jr. for stepping up and taking an additional responsibility on special teams. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 18, 2024 - For Episode 1,294 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Steelers' favorable fumble luck on bad snaps throughout the last month and why they can't keep testing that luck any longer. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 18, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 26 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the several transactions made by the Pittsburgh Steelers since their Week 2 game ended. There is a lot to go over when it comes to these moves with one of them happening midway through this episode. We go over the several injuries the team is dealing with right now and the impact that it could have come on practice squad elevations on Saturday afternoon. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin held his weekly press conference on Tuesday, so Alex and I make sure to recap all of the main talking points that came out of that session. We also talk about QB Justin Fields very likely to start again on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers and how Tomlin has surely left the door open for him to remain QB1 once Russell Wilson is fully healthy. We make sure to spend extra time on Steelers T Broderick Jones and how the team might go about giving him small chances to rebound from his recent benching. We both think there’s a chance he might be used in Week 3 as a sixth offensive lineman on a few plays. Now that Alex and I have gone through the all-22 tape from the Steelers' Week 2 road win against the Denver Broncos, we give our thoughts on additional observations we both had when it comes to the offensive, defensive, and special teams play in that contest. We go over several individual plays and player performances as part of us recapping the all-22 tape. We focus a lot of our discussion on what transpired in the second half with the offense. We also give big-picture thoughts on how we thought Fields played against the Broncos. This 97-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 17, 2024 - For Episode 1,293 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that DeShon Elliott has been everything the Steelers were hoping for when they signed him in free agency. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 16, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 16, 2024 - For Episode 1,292 on this Sunday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses the pitiful production coming from the wide receiver room outside of George Pickens and what that could mean for Roman Wilson's return. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 16, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 25 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the Denver Broncos on the road on Sunday to move to 2-0 on the 2024 season. Included in the opening are a few stats related to the steelers 2-0 start. Alex and I quickly go over the roster moves that transpired ahead of the Sunday game against the Broncos and how the pregame inactive list ultimately shook out. We also discuss the Sunday decision to start rookie T Troy Fautanu on the right side and then rotate in T Broderick Jones, who was eventually benched for three penalties. After getting all of the housekeeping out the way early in this show, Alex and I get heavy into our breakdown of the Steelers 13-6 win over the Broncos. We start on the offensive side of the football for the Steelers and discuss the game plan, the play of QB Justin Fields, big and negative plays, the play of the offensive line, and much more. We go over some personnel groupings used by the Steelers on offense, a few plays that won't show up in the box score, and more. After thoroughly breaking down the offense, Alex and I move on to do the same with the defense. We go over how dominant that unit was once again as a whole against the Broncos. We also discuss the game plan the Broncos had and the overall play of rookie QB Bo Nix. We make sure to highlight the key red zone that CB Cory Trice Jr. had in the second half. Several individual performances of Steelers players are also discussed during this segment. We also talk about several other things related to special teams from the Sunday game and how S Miles Killebrew almost blocked a punt early. The Steelers did sustain a few injuries on Sunday with one of those being TE MyCole Pruitt. We cover the health of the team during this show. Should the Steelers start Fields in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers if Russell Wilson is deemed 100 percent healthy enough to return from his calf issue? We both once again attempt to answer that popular question during this Monday show just as we did a week ago. This 93-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 15, 2024 - For Episode 1,291 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about how George Pickens performed in the first game, even without a true WR2. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 14, 2024 - For Episode 1,290 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark talks about Alex Highsmith potentially having a big day on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 13, 2024 - For Episode 1,289 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora outlines the value K Chris Boswell brings, giving Mike Tomlin plenty of comfort and little reason to spend mental calories on the position over the last decade. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 13, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 24 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 2 Sunday road game against the Broncos. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report, QB Justin Fields likely to make his second consecutive start and which players are likely to be on the Sunday pregame inactive list. We also briefly wonder if we might see a Saturday practice squad elevation again as well. Is QB Russell Wilson likely to be sidelined by his calf injury in Week 3 as well? Alex and I address that question early in this show. By the sound of things, rookie T Trot Fautanu is likely to start on Sunday for the Steelers with second-year T Broderiock Jones likely to be benched. Alex and I discuss that topic very thoroughly on Friday morning and what that might mean for both players. On Thursday, we heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin, so, as usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points top come out of those two media sessions. Alex and I welcome Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette back to the show, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers' road game against the Broncos. Tomasson has covered the Broncos for quite some time and that means he has a great pulse on the team. At the end of our talk with Tomasson, he gives us his score prediction for the Sunday game between the Steelers and the Broncos. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Chris on X/Twitter at @christomasson and make sure to read his work online here: https://denvergazette.com/users/profile/chris%20tomasson/ After finishing with Tomasson, Alex and I provide our own preview of the game between the Steelers and the Broncos. We break down what are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football ahead of the Week 2 game. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 2 games in the NFL. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Broncos to end that segment. This 106-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sept. 12 – Ep. 24 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle start by wrapping up the Steelers' Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. We talk about the dominant defensive line play that was ultimately the difference in this game, and the contributions that came from T.J. Watt, Larry Ogunjobi, and Cameron Heyward. We also discuss Zach Frazier's impressive debut and the Steelers' decision to go for it on 4th and 1 towards the end of the game. It was Justin Fields' unexpected Steelers debut, so we talk about that, the game plan, and more. We then go through the injury report for both the Steelers and the Denver Broncos, including ILB Patrick Queen not practicing on Thursday with a groin injury. We also discuss Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu in this segment and whether Jones is going back to the bench. For the third topic, we give the second half of our season predictions since we didn't get all of them last week. We wrap up the show by answering a listener question from Brett in Texas about the personnel groupings that the Steelers used in Week 1. Thank you for joining us for this 39-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work on Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 12, 2024 - For Episode 1,288 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says he's going to keep a close eye on Steelers' LB Patrick Queen in the tackling department after a rough first game. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 11, 2024 - For Episode 1,287 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses Steelers DL Cam Heyward's strong play against the Falcons that saw him recognized as one of the top defensive linemen of Week 1. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 11, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 23 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the latest roster moves made by the Pittsburgh Steelers since their Week 1 game ended. That discussion includes S Terrell Edmunds being signed off the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars and free agent P Corliss Waitman being signed. Who will start at quarterback on Sunday for the Steelers against the Denver Broncos in Week 2? Alex and I think it will be QB Justin Fields getting the nod once again based on everything that HC Mike Tomlin had to say on Tuesday about the health of QB Russell Wilson. Is there or should there be a quarterback controversy in Pittsburgh heading into Week 2? Alex and I address that question that's on a lot of people’s minds right now. Alex and I move on to recap the rest of the Tomlin press conference on Tuesday as we cover all of the main talking points to come out of that media session. After recapping Tomlin Tuesday, Alex and I update a few things related to the Steelers' 2024 salary cap situation. We also discuss the details related to the new contract that Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth recently signed. Now that Alex and I have gone through the all-22 tape from the Steelers Week 1 road win against the Atlanta Falcons, we give our thoughts on additional observations we both had when it comes to the offensive, defensive, and special teams play in that contest. We go over several individual plays and player performances as part of us recapping the all-22 tape. This 89-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 10, 2024 - For Episode 1,286 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the Steelers are making the right call preparing as if Justin Fields is the starter this week, giving Russell Wilson ample time to heal. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 9, 2024 - For Episode 1,285 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses how the Steelers' defensive line answered a lot of the offseason questions about them with a dominant Week 1 performance. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 9, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 22 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the Atlanta Falcons on the road on Sunday to move to 1-0 on the 2024 season. Alex and I quickly go over the roster moves that transpired ahead of the Sunday game against the Falcons and how the pregame inactive list ultimately shook out. We also discuss the Sunday decision to start QB Justin Fields over QB Russell Wilson being an apparent late one. After getting all of the housekeeping out the way early in this show, Alex and I get heavy into our breakdown of the Steelers 18-10 over the Falcons. We start on the offensive side of the football for the Steelers and discuss the game plan, the play of Fields, big and negative plays, the play of the offensive line, and much more. We go over personnel groupings used by the Steelers on offense, a few individual snap counts of players, as well as other key statistics from the Sunday road win. After thoroughly breaking down the offense, Alex and I move on to do the same with the defense. We go over how dominant that unit was as a whole against the Falcons. We also discuss the game plan the Falcons had on offense and several stats related to QB Kirk Cousins. Several individual performances of Steelers players are also discussed during this segment and that includes the play of OLB T.J. Watt. With K Chris Boswell being the MVP of the Steelers' Sunday win, we of course give him his flowers on this Monday. We also talk about several other things related to special teams from the Sunday game. The Steelers did sustain a few injuries on Sunday with one of those being P Cameron Johnston sustaining a serious knee injury. We cover the health of the team during this show. There were some questionable officiating calls that went against the Steelers on Sunday, so Alex and I make sure to recap those. Should the Steelers start Fields in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos if Wilson is deemed healthy enough to return from his calf issue? We both answer that popular question during this Monday show. This 97-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 8, 2024 - For Episode 1,284 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander makes the case for the importance of a clear QB1 now that the regular season has started. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 7, 2024 - For Episode 1,283 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses what he wants to see out of Justin Fields if he does indeed start for the Steelers on Sunday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 6, 2024 - For Episode 1,282 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora wonders about rookie OT Troy Fautanu's potentially limited role this season behind Dan Moore Jr. and Broderick Jones. How will Fautanu find his way onto the field? steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 6, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 21 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday afternoon episode, a special edition one, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers finally getting TE Pat Freiermuth signed to a new contract that now has him in the fold through the 2028 season. Alex and I go over the presumed breakdown of the new Freiermuth contract based on the way early reports and that includes us going over the reported guaranteed money, likely signing bonus and annual cash flows, and more. We look at Freiermuth presumed new money average and where that ranks in the NFL among the tight ends. We also discuss if the Steelers got a deal of sorts when it comes to this Freiermuth extension. A lot of numbers are thrown around in this post. After discussing the Freiermuth contract, Alex and I discuss the latest on Steelers QB Russell Wilson as the Friday injury report is still about to come out. We go over what Wilson told the media on Friday and more. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 6, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 21 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the thrilling 2024 NFL regular season opener Thursday night between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens. With Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson having calf tightness on Thursday, Alex and I have a lot to say on that topic. We talk about how important the Friday injury report will be and the possibility of backup QB Justin Fields getting the start on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons to open the team's 2024 regular season. Alex and I then go through the rest of the Steelers' injury report heading into Friday's practice. On Thursday, we heard from two of the Steelers coordinates, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin, so Alex and I recap the few main talking points top come out of those two media sessions. Alex and I welcome D. Orlando Ledbetter back to the show this Friday and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers Sunday road game against the Falcons. Ledbetter has covered the Falcons since 2005, and nobody knows that team better than him. We also discuss Ledbetter being selected as the winner of 2024 Bill Nunn Memorial Award several months ago. At the end of our talk with Ledbetter, he gives us his score prediction for the Sunday game between the Steelers and the Falcons. If not already doing so, make sure to follow D. Orlando on X/Twitter at @DOrlandoAJC and make sure to read his work online here: https://www.ajc.com/staff/d-orlando-ledbetter/ After finishing with Ledbetter, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Sunday game between the Steelers and the Falcons. We breakdown what are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football ahead of the Week 1 game. Alex and I then move on to give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 1 games in the NFL. We also give our score predictions for the Steelers game against the Falcons to end that segment. Finally, Alex and I make our predictions for not only the 2024 Steelers, but the entire NFL as well. We give our record predictions for the 2024 Steelers, if we think they will make the playoffs, and more. We also predict Super Bowl 59 as well. This 107-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sept. 5, 2024 – Episode 23 — On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle start by discussing the breaking news of Russell Wilson being limited at practice due to calf tightness in the same calf that he injured before training camp. Will he be available for Sunday's game, and how much concern is there right now? We then move into a discussion on Cameron Heyward's new contract that will keep him with the Steelers through the 2026 season. We discuss why this contract made sense for both sides, and why this is a good thing for the Steelers moving forward. For the third topic, we go through the first half of the season, game-by-game, and make our score and record predictions including the Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. We wrap up the show by answering a listener question from Arthur Morris about the most important thing to watch on Sunday's season opener. Thank you for joining us for this 32-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work at Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 5, 2024 - For Episode 1,281 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney gives his prediction for the Steelers' 2024 season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 4, 2024 - For Episode 1,280 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora reacts to Cam Heyward's contract extension, why the numbers aren't as alarming as they may seem, and why he's excited a deal got done. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 4, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 20 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right back to talking more about the new contract that Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cameron Heyward signed on Tuesday. We go over Heyward's value right now, more of the specifics related to his new contract, the risk involved with him, and the potential of him being a Hall of Famer. With Heyward's new deal out of the way, Alex and I discuss TE Pat Freiermuth potentially being next. We talk about Freiermuth’s value, what his new new money average is likely to be, and what the overall structure of the deal might look like. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin had his first pregame press conference of the 2024 regular season on Tuesday and as usual, Alex and parse it all out as we go over the main talking points. We go over the team's injury situation as part of that as we look ahead to the first injury report of 2024 being released on Wednesday afternoon. The Steelers announced their team captains for the 2024 season a few days ago so Alex and I make sure to quickly cover that news. Alex wrote Wednesday morning about what the goals for new Steelers OC Arthur Smith should be for 2024, so we recap those. I also have Alex rank them after we review them all. This 77-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 3, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 19 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday afternoon episode, a special edition one, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers finally getting DT Cameron Heyward to a new contract that now has him in the fold through the 2026 season. Alex and I go over the presumed breakdown of the new Heyward contract and that includes us going over the guaranteed money, his drop in 2024 salary cap charge, and much more. We attempt to simplify the Heyward deal as much as possible and hit it from every angle possible. After discussing the Heyward contract, Alex and I discuss what is coming next. We talk about a potential extension now forthcoming for TE Pat Freiermuth, what the team's salary cap situation looks like at this moment, and more. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 3, 2024 - For Episode 1,279 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney believes that the 29 years of combined experience from a captaincy perspective is great for a Steelers' team looking to get over the hump. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 2, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 2, 2024 - For Episode 1,278 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says he is excited to see how Arthur Smith schemes against his old team given their familiarity with his offensive system. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 2, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 18 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the full and initial practice squad that the Pittsburgh Steelers have now assembled for 2024 that now includes a new International Pathway Program player. We discuss the three veteran wide receivers now on the Steelers' practice squad and what they bring to the table. Alex and I discuss where the Steelers wide receiver room ranks right now in the NFL as far as cash spending goes. We also have a look back at the wide receiver room the Kansas City Chiefs had to start the 2023 regular season. We discuss what the Steelers will need to do in 2024 to win a fair share of games with their current wide receiver depth chart. How many contract extensions, if any, will the Steelers get done this coming week? Alex address that subject again in this show. As part of a fun Monday morning exercise, Alex and I attempt to rank Steelers QB Russell Wilson when it comes to the 32 quarterbacks who are poised to open the 2024 regular season as starters. Steelers OLB T.J. Watt announced on Sunday that he's now set to become a first-time father, so Alex and I quickly hit on that news during this show as well. This 66-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 1, 2024 - For Episode 1,277 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander reacts to the 2024 Steelers 53-man roster and what surprised her the most. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 31, 2024 - For Episode 1,276 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why he likes Pittsburgh's addition of WR Ben Skowronek to the practice squad. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 30, 2024 - For Episode 1,275 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora reacts to the Brandon Aiyuk news, re-signing in San Francisco, and explains where the Steelers must go from here after missing out. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 30, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 17 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers officially naming QB Russell Wilson as the team's starter for the 2024 season. We move on to discuss the eight players that the Steelers have now signed to their practice squad and a few others that will supposedly be signed soon. Is rookie DL Logan Lee headed to the Reserve/Injured list with the designated to return designation? We attempt to answer that question. Steelers G Isaac Seumalo is now dealing with a pec injury that could sideline him for multiple weeks, so Alex and I discuss that news. We also discuss which player is likely to start in his place at left guard until he is able to return to action. The San Francisco 49ers finally signed WR Brandon Aiyuk to a contract extension and thus ends that long-running saga. We talk about that news, the reports that followed that news, the contract, and if the Steelers were ever really close to acquiring Aiyuk via a trade and when the highest probability of that happening likely was. With the Aiyuk saga now ever, Alex and I discuss the storylines we expect to surface moving forward. We talk if any needle mover will be added at the wide receiver position before the start of the 2024 regular season. What will happen with Steelers WR George Pickens next offseason? Will his contract situation produce a lot of ongoing news and maybe some drama through next summer? We think that just might be the case and we tell you why we both think that. With the Aiyuk situation now behind us, Alex and I discuss the final work the Steelers are expected to get done in the next several days when it comes to contract extensions. Will RB Najee Harris get an extension? We discuss the Steelers' 2024 cash situation and more to wind this show down. This 106-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 29, 2024 - For Episode 1,274 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the Steelers should give rookie guard Mason McCormick the first crack at filling in for Isaac Seumalo. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug. 29, 2024 – Episode 22 — On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and I start by discussing the 53-man roster and our biggest takeaways, including keeping just three outside linebackers, having just Beanie Bishop Jr. at slot corner, and more. We then move into a discussion on OG Isaac Seumalo's injury and what that means for the offensive line to start the season. Will the starter be Mason McCormick or Spencer Anderson? We each give our opinions on the matter. For the third topic, we talk about Russell Wilson officially being named the starting quarterback. Mike Tomlin also said it was a tough decision and strongly hinted at some package plays for Justin Fields. Thank you for joining us for this 28-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work at Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 28, 2024 - For Episode 1,273 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the dark underbelly to Tuesday, the NFL's cutdown day, as over 1,100 players just got put out of a job. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 28, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 16 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the initial 2024 53-man roster that the Pittsburgh Steelers established on Tuesday as they trimmed down from 91 players. We go through each position group and discuss the few relatively surprising names of players who made the initial 53-man roster and what possibly led to those decisions. Will the Steelers make any roster changes via outside additions before Week 1? We discuss the possibility of that happening and go over a list of potential fits for the Steelers. We also spend some time discussing the strongest and weakest position groups the Steelers have right now and also talk some about the gunner situation on special teams. The Steelers will begin to establish their initial practice squad on Wednesday so we discuss a few players that might land on that unit. We also talk about one veteran running back that was cut by another team that is expected to be on that 16-man unit. With the initial 53-man roster now set for the Steelers, Alex and I discuss the cash spending outlook for the team for 2024. We also discuss the cap situation until the Rule of 51 officially ends. How much more cash spending will take place before Week 1 and are there contract extensions forthcoming? Alex and I have that discussion during this show as well. This 75-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 27, 2024 - For Episode 1,272 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney believes that second-year OLB Nick Herbig needs to see the field more defensively for the Steelers after another dominant preseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 26, 2024 - For Episode 1,271 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses why Cordarrelle Patterson's explosive TD run in the preseason finale restored hope for his contributions to the 2024 season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 26, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 15 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the early Monday morning transactions that the Pittsburgh Steelers made as they start trimming their roster down to 53 active players by Tuesday afternoon. None of the early cuts were surprising but one of them did produce a little bit of dead money. The Steelers wrapped up their 2024 preseason on Saturday with a road loss to the Detroit Lions, so Alex and I recap that contest. We discuss what stuck out overall in that last preseason game, the play of quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, and much more. We discuss the injuries to come out of the last preseason game and players who seemingly helped and hurt their causes against the Lions. With the Steelers now set to set their initial 53-man active roster by Tuesday afternoon, Alex and I go over our final predictions as to what we both think it will look like. We go over each position group in this show and discuss the hardest choices that we had to make. We also discuss the likelihood of the Steelers adding a few outside players to the team prior to traveling to their first regular season game of 2024. This 105-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 25, 2024 - For Episode 1,270 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why, even if the Steelers' offense has a slow start this season, there is still reason to think this team can be competitive. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 24, 2024 - For Episode 1,269 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why the slot corner position is the most intriguing spot on the roster right now, and some possible outcomes for who could win the job. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 23, 2024 - For Episode 1,268 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the need for the Steelers to add a gunner in order to maximize the value punter Cameron Johnston brings following the team's poor coverage through two preseason games. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 23, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 14 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the notable things that Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin had to say during his Thursday press conference. We also talk a little about the injury statuses of several players ahead of the team's Saturday road preseason game against the Detroit Lions. With the third and final preseason game of 2024 now on tap for the Steelers, Alex and I preview that contest from several aspects. We talk about which roster bubble players this Saturday preseason game means the most for and we go over a list of players we are most excited to watch play against the Lions. The Steelers had another injury settlement adjustment made to their 2024 salary cap number so Alex and I make sure to hit on that topic. We also go over where the Steelers now sit with their team cap number. Steelers QB Russell Wilson recently had a media session, so Alex and I parse a little bit of that. There is also a little banter about the supposed quarterback battle heading into the preseason finale, so we make our thoughts clear on where we both stand on that topic. Alex recently wrote about several outside gunner candidates that the Steelers should consider once cuts around the NFL are made so we go over that list of players he compiled. Might San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk wind up being traded to the Washington Commanders? Alex and I go over the plausibility of that happening as well as everything else being speculated about concerning Aiyuk. This 92-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug. 22, 2024 - Episode 21 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle start by recapping the second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. We discuss the QB battle and the performances of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. We also talk about the performance of the offensive line with a focus on Broderick Jones' terrible day. We then moved into a discussion on center depth after Nate Herbig was placed on IR. Zach Frazier will be the starter, but who is the backup? We talk about some internal options and whether or not they will have to look outside the organization for depth. For the third topic, we talk about which positions might need some veteran additions after roster cutdowns next Tuesday including slot corner, wide receiver, special teamers and more. We then wrap up the show answering a listener question about Calvin Austin III. Thank you for joining us for this 27-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work at Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 22, 2024 - For Episode 1,267 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney believes the Steelers would be wise to add a veteran center to the roster following final roster cuts to provide some stability and security to the line. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 21, 2024 - For Episode 1,266 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the minimal impact of the NFL's offseason hip drop tackle ban on the preseason and why offseason outrage can become in-season whimpers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 21, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 13 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to recapping the recent transactions that the Pittsburgh Steelers have made since our last show and that includes the team placing OL Nate Herbig on the Reserve/Injured list. With Herbig now out for the season, Alex and I discuss which player might ultimately win the backup center job behind rookie starter Zach Frazier. We go over some snaps counts from all involved in this segment as well. A few injury settlement amounts are beginning to surface as of Wednesday morning, so Alex and I make that a topic for a little bit early in this show. On Tuesday, HC Mike Tomlin, OC Arthur Smith, and DC Teryl Austin all talked to the media so Alex and I recap all the talking points to come out of those sessions. Steelers T Broderick Jones also talked to the media for a bit on Tuesday, so we make sure to parse the comments he made about his poor preseason play and his overall health. We discuss the possibility of Jones not being a starter to open the 2024 regular season as well. With our latest 53-man roster predictions now posted on the site, Alex and I compare and contrast our choices. We go over each position group and explain why we kept some players over other players. We also discuss a few practice squad candidates as well. Might rookie WR Roman Wilson start the 2024 regular season on the Reserve/Injured list? It's a plausible notion that we discuss during this show. This 91-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 20, 2024 - For Episode 1,265 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says the excuse of Broderick Jones playing out of position is ridiculous, considering he played nearly 700 right tackle snaps last season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 19, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 19, 2024 - For Episode 1,264 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses P Cameron Johnston's impressive performance and how important strong punting will be for the 2024 Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 19, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 12 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to recapping the notable injuries that the Pittsburgh Steelers are now dealing with on the heels of their second preseason game of 2024 on Saturday night against the Buffalo Bills. We go over the injury statuses of OL Nate Herbig (rotator cuff) and RB Jaylen Warren (hamstring) this morning and how long it is speculated that both might be sidelined. We also talk about the players held out of the Saturday night preseason game against the Bills and the other players that sustained more minor injuries during that contest. With rookie C Zach Frazier now expected to be the team's starter, Alex and I discuss what the Steelers' plan might be when it comes to his possible backup to start the season. We go over the various internal options and speculate if the team might sign someone from the outside. We also wonder if Herbig has now played his last snap in a Steelers uniform and if the time might adjust his 2024 contract amount should he indeed wind up being sidelined for an exceptionally long time. After going through the health of the Steelers, Alex and I get into our full breakdown of the Steelers preseason loss on Saturday night to the Bills. We start on the offensive side of the football by going over the play of QB Russell Wilson and QB Justin Fields on Saturday night. We talk about the good and the bad we saw from each, if the pecking order on the depth chart should now change, and if we truly learned anything really valuable from that loss to the Bills. We also spend time going over the late-game missed connection on a deep pass from Fields to WR T.J. Luther that should have been a touchdown. Second-year T Broderick Jones had a poor outing against the Bills so that obviously has Alex and I concerned with the regular season quickly approaching. We discuss the Jones right arm issue and if there is a good chance he's not a starter to open the 2024 regular season. Alex and I then discuss the performances of several other offensive players from the Saturday night loss to the Bills. We mix in a lot of snap count totals as well as part of this discussion. After thoroughly breaking down the Saturday night play from the Steelers' offense, Alex and I switch over to do the same for the defensive unit. While the defensive tape was a lot more enjoyable, there were still some negative things to go over on that side of the football. We go over which players on defense helped their cause Saturday night. We spend a little time later in the show discussing our special teams takeaways from the preseason loss to the Bills to put a wrap on the game recap. This 108-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 18, 2024 - For Episode 1,263 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about how Broderick Jones's poor performance last night is an unpleasant example of how the team's mismanagement of the second year player may turn out to be costly. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 17, 2024 - For Episode 1,262 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark wants to see the offense move the ball and put up points with Russell Wilson under center tonight. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 16, 2024 - For Episode 1,261 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora takes inventory of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 training camp darlings, the backups and reserves who stood out and are pushing for a spot with the team. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 16, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 11 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to recapping the latest transactions that the Pittsburgh Steelers have made since our last full show. That unfortunately means we need to discuss CB Grayland Arnold being waived injured. We discuss briefly what that means for the slot cornerback battle initially. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin and Assistant GM Andy Weidl both conducted press conferences on Thursday and so Alex and I make sure to recap all of the main talking points that came out of those two sessions. We also go over a few things that new Steelers OC Arthur Smith said during interviews. The Steelers will play their second preseason game of 2024 on Saturday night and this one will be at home against the Buffalo Bills. Alex and I go over the specific things and players we'll be looking for ahead of this contest. We also discuss which players might sit out Saturday night with injuries. Alex has posted his annual training camp awards on the site, so we spend a little bit of time during this show discussing a few of those. That produces a few decent discussions along the way. At the very end of this show, we discuss Alex celebrating 11 years with the site on Thursday. This 89-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug. 15, 2024 - Episode 20 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and I go through the various aspects of the Pittsburgh Steelers' opening preseason game against the Houston Texans. We discuss Justin Fields' performance, Troy Fauntanu's early struggles, the snap issues, and more. We discuss the report that Troy Fautanu is going to be the Week 1 starter at right tackle and why that was a bit surprising given the injury he is currently dealing with. We then move into a discussion on the Atlanta Falcons—the Steelers' Week 1 opponent—and how they have dramatically improved their defense with two recent signings. We talk about how important this game is for the Steelers and for Russell Wilson and what challenges the new additions might present. Matt Judon in particular could create some issues for the Steelers' young tackles. For the third topic, we talk about the various position battles that are still underway and we weigh in on center, offensive tackle, defensive line, and outside linebacker. Thank you for joining us for this 36-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 15, 2024 - For Episode 1,260 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney believes rookie safety Ryan Watts is moving closer and closer to securing a 53-man roster spot. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 14, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the 15th and final special edition of The Terrible Podcast. These special edition episodes have been posted after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Wednesday evening and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier today, the team’s 16th and final training camp practice of 2024 that was open to the public. This session followed an off day on Tuesday. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players as possible in the shortest amount of time. This is a longer episode as we attempt to recap all of training camp throughout this show when it comes to all position groups and main takeaways. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Wednesday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at Touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments, and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 14, 2024 - For Episode 1,259 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Steelers' offensive tackle situation and why Broderick Jones could be the first round tackle in danger of sitting on the bench, not Troy Fautanu. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 13, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 10 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, which was recorded late Tuesday night, Alex Kozora and I get right to recapping the several transactions that the Pittsburgh Steelers have made since our last full show. We also go over the overall health of the team heading into Wednesday’s training camp practice, the final one that will be open to the public this year. We move on to discuss the report by Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that rookie OT Troy Fautanu will be a starter come the start of the regular season. Additionally, we discuss Dulac saying that Broderick Jones and Dan Moore Jr. will continue to battle for the starting left tackle position. We go deep into whether that makes sense and what the reaction will and should be if Moore beats out Jones and Fautanu starts at right tackle. Unfortunately, there is still no finality yet when it comes to whether the San Francisco 49ers will trade WR Brandon Aiyuk to the Steelers or just re-sign him. Even so, Alex and I go about recapping the several reports on Aiyuk that surfaced throughout the day on Tuesday. With the Steelers first preseason game of 2024 now behind us, Alex and I have both revised our 53-man roster predictions. We go over those predictions, the changes that each of us made and why, and more. We talk a lot about the offensive line and cornerback groups as part of us review our 53-man roster predictions. This 80-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 13, 2024 - For Episode 1,258 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the Steelers are making the right call by starting Troy Fautanu, but making a mistake in the Broderick Jones and Dan Moore Jr. battle. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 12, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the 14th special edition of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Monday evening and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier today, the team’s 15th training camp practice of 2024. This session was in pads and followed an unpadded practice on Sunday. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players as possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Monday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at Touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments, and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 12, 2024 - For Episode 1,257 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle expresses excitement that Cory Trice Jr. is finally getting his opportunity to seize the top backup corner job. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 12, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 9 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, which was recorded late Sunday night, Alex Kozora and I get right to recapping the several transactions that the Pittsburgh Steelers have made since our last full show. We discuss OLB Markus Golden suddenly retiring and what that means for the roster. There are a bunch of transactions to recap so we roll through them all as quickly as possible. With the Steelers first preseason game now behind us, Alex and I discuss the health of the team heading into Monday. We go over the knee sprain sustained by rookie OT Troy Fautanu in the preseason opener and what that might mean when it comes to his chances of being a starter for the regular season opener. We make sure to go over all injuries in this segment of the show. The Steelers lost their preseason opener to the Houston Texans Friday night and with some tape homework now done, Alex and I go about fully recapping everything that happened in that contest. We go over the play of quarterbacks Justin Fields and Kyle Allen to start with. We then recap the mistakes made on offense, the good plays, formations, the play calling by new OC Arthur Smith and more. We attempt to roll through all of the position groups on offense and make sure to spend extra time on the play of the rookies. Alex and I flip over to recap the play of the Steelers defense on Friday night and who all stood out on that side of the football. We go through all of the position groups and highlight big plays and some poor plays. While the special teams aspect of the Friday night game wasn’t all that exciting, we make sure to add some analysis on that phase of the game. We also discuss several snap count totals from the Friday night game late in this show. Will California state income tax laws play any role in the contract negotiations between San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk and the team? How much relevance do state income taxes have in contract talks and decision making? We address that topic late in this show thanks to a reader email that we received asking us to go down this particular rabbit hole. This 96-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 11, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the 13th special edition of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Sunday evening and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier today, the team’s 14th training camp practice of 2024. This session was not in pads, and it was the team's first following their first 2024 preseason game on Friday night at Acrisure Stadium. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players as possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Sunday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at Touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments, and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 11, 2024 - For Episode 1,256 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander says that, while it was a small sample size, Justin Fields' debut did nothing to change the QB depth chart. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 10, 2024 - For Episode 1,255 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses the starting center battle and why Nate Herbig's snapping issues in the Steelers preseason opener opens up the door for Zach Frazier to start. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 9, 2024 - For Episode 1,254 on this Friday, Alex Kozora outlines what he's looking to see from several Steelers players ahead of their preseason opener against the Texans. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 9, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 8 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I dive into previewing the first preseason game of 2024 for the Pittsburgh Steelers that will take tonight at Acrisure Stadium against the Houston Texans. Alex and I go over the list of players who will sit out Friday night and others that might be deemed questionable to play. We also go over key things that Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said about the first preseason game on Wednesday during his most recent press conference. Alex and I go over what we expect to see Friday night in terms of positional groups and rotations and that includes the offensive line units. We talk some about the key things we'll be looking for out of QB Justin Fields against the Texans. There is an extensive list of players that Alex and I are excited to see play Friday night and so we go recap why with each of them. We also talk about watching the new kickoff rule in action Friday night. Other special teams notes are covered during this episode as well. After fully previewing the Friday night preseason game against the Texans, Alex and I then update the latest concerning the Steelers possibly trading for San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk. We go over the speculation that three teams could be in play when it comes to the Steelers maybe acquiring Aiyuk. We also talk about what a new contract might look like for Aiyuk should he ultimately land in Pittsburgh. Would an acquisition of Aiyuk impact the Steelers chances of signing WR George Pickens to an extension next offseason? We briefly discuss that question a lot of people seem to have later in this show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 95-minute episode, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug. 8, 2024 - Episode 19 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle attempt to summarize the many Brandon Aiyuk-related reports that have surfaced this week with the Pittsburgh Steelers seemingly among the leading candidates to acquire him from the San Francisco 49ers. We discuss how likely we think the trade is to happen and a possible timeline for the trade to get done.  We then move into talking about the depth chart that was released ahead of the first preseason game this Friday against the Houston Texans. We highlight some things that stuck out to us on the depth chart and discuss some of the inconsistencies versus what has been seen out on the practice field at training camp. For the third topic, we talk about the preseason game and some of the specific players that we will be watching closely. Will Justin Fields have a Kenny Pickett-like performance and solidify this as a true quarterback competition? And how will the offensive tackles be aligned? We discuss all that and much more. We wrap up the show with a listener question where we discuss Cam Sutton and his role as a slot corner. Thank you for joining us for this 34-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 www.steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 8, 2024 - For Episode 1,253 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that with all the focus on Brandon Aiyuk, a trio of Steelers receivers are quietly having very good camps. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 8, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the 12th of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Thursday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day, the team’s 13th training camp practice of 2024. This session was not in pads and was really just a glorified walkthrough ahead of the team's first preseason game of 2024 on Friday night. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players as possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Thursday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at Touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to call or email with questions or comments, and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 7, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the 11th of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Wednesday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day, the team's 12th training camp practice of 2024. This session was in pads. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players as possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Wednesday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at Touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments, and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 7, 2024 - For Episode 1,252 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses first round rookie OT Troy Fautanu and his camp progression that's pushing him towards becoming a Week 1 starter. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 7, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 7 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, which was recorded late Tuesday night, Alex Kozora and I dive into the possibility of the Pittsburgh Steelers being the team to land San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk in the extremely near future. This show is predominantly all about Aiyuk. We go through the timeline of reports concerning Aiyuk and the teams reportedly interested in trading for that essentially heated back up on Tuesday and flowed into Wednesday afternoon and evening. We discuss all aspects of what a trade of Aiyuk to either the Steelers, Cleveland Browns or New England Patriots might look like. We also discuss Aiyuk's leverage and if the 49ers have any chance of keeping him in San Francisco. We talk about possible the players the Steelers might be asked to include as compensation for Aiyuk as well. As part of us winding this show down, Alex and I rate our optimism when it comes to the Steelers potentially being the team to land Aiyuk. Late in this show, near the very end, the news breaks from Adam Schefter that the Patriots are pulling out of trade talks for Aiyuk, so you get our raw reactions of that news. We briefly hit on the Steelers first preseason depth chart being released on Wednesday to end things. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 6, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the tenth of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Tuesday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day, the team's eleventh training camp practice of 2024. This session was in pads following an off day on Monday. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players as possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Tuesday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at Touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 6, 2024 - For Episode 1,251 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney is glad to see the Steelers leaning into a physical training camp, while also buying into some demanding coaching. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 5, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 5, 2024 - For Episode 1,250 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about what we learned from the new kickoff rule at the Hall of Fame game on Thursday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 5, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 6 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing the overall health of the Pittsburgh Steelers on their second off day of their 2024 training camp. On the heels of six consecutive training camp practices being conducted, Alex and I discuss the Steelers' starting quarterback battle at this point of the summer and if there really is one at all. We talk about QB Russell Wilson not yet practicing fully, the nice stretch of six practices that QB Justin Fields put together and what HC Mike Tomlin recently told Kay Adams on her show about the supposed competition the team has or is having at the key position. Should Wilson indeed wind up being the team's starter for Week 1, which is something Alex and I both think will ultimately happen, will Tomlin be hesitant to make an early season change if things aren’t going great at the quarterback position? We attempt to answer that question and also address concerns related to any potential fallout there might be to the Steelers getting Fields on the field in limited situations should he indeed wind up starting the regular season as the backup to Wilson. After discussing the situation the Steelers might face in 2024 with ILB Cole Holcomb quite thoroughly during our Friday podcast episode, news has since surfaced that the team has renegotiated his contract to add split salary language and guarantees. Alex and I discuss exactly what has transpired with Holcomb’s contract and what that likely means for him heading into the start of the 2024 regular season. Alex and I then discuss a few things related to training camp practices this past week and we spend a lot of time talking about running backs and the offensive line. We discuss how RB Najee Harris has handled training camp so far and whether RB Jaylen Warren will get more goal-line work in 2024. We also talk about how the starting offensive line is trending for Week 1 ahead of the team’s first preseason game taking place on Friday. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 84-minute episode, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 4, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the ninth of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Sunday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day, the team's tenth training camp practice of 2024. This session was in pads following an unpadded session on Saturday. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players as possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Sunday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at Touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 4, 2024 - For Episode 1,249 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander looks at how the Steelers can work around the lack of a true WR2 and which second year player could be key to that plan. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 3, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the eighth of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Saturday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day, the team's ninth training camp practice of 2024 and this session was not in pads like the previous one was on Friday night under the lights. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players as possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Saturday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at Touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 3, 2024 - For Episode 1,248 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark questions why the Steelers haven't given Broderick Jones more reps at left tackle now halfway through training camp. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 2, 2024 - For Episode 1,247 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora details two cool defensive front seven wrinkles the Steelers defense showed during their Thursday training camp practice. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 2, 2024 - preseason game of 2024 being played Thursday night in Canton, OH. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran OLB Markus Golden on Thursday and with him being a familiar face, we discuss what his addition means to the team and if he should be considered a lock to make the 53-man roster moving forward. We also discuss the trickle-down effect of Golden's signing as it relates to other players at both the outside and inside linebacker positions potentially making the 53-man roster. With the immediate outlook for ILB Cole Holcomb not being great based on a recent media report, Alex and I examine the possibility of the veteran being cut this summer. We also discuss Reserve/PUP being an option for Holcomb and what role he would presumably have should he ultimately be on the Steelers' 53-man roster. Ahead of the annual Friday Night Lights practice being scheduled to take place, Alex and I recap the health of the Steelers after seven training camp practices. On Friday, Alex revealed five players who he thinks have increased their roster chances through seven training camp practices and we fully discuss each of them. Steelers OC Arthur Smith talked to the media after Thursday’s training camp practice, so Alex and I discuss a few notable things that he said. We spend a little time late in this show updating the latest news on the NFL Sunday Ticket class action lawsuit. We also talk a little about the Steelers' 2024 sack total over/under betting number. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 90-minute episode, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 1, 2024 – Episode 18 — On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle begin the show by talking about the last six days of training camp including some roster moves, injuries and more. We discuss Roman Wilson's injury and the WR2 competition so far. We also talk about Justin Fields getting a lot of extra work and whether or not he is gaining ground on Russell Wilson for the starting QB job. For the next topic we discuss the new kickoff rule and the first, second, and third-team return pairings at practice on Thursday. An NFL.com report indicated that Mike Tomlin had consulted with the EA Sports team to workshop the new kickoff rule, so we talk about that and more. For the third topic, we discuss the training camp fights that have been taking place and whether we like or dislike those. To wrap things up, we answer a listener question about the Steelers-Falcons game in Week 1. Thank you for joining us for this 32-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work on www.steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 1, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the seventh of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Thursday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day, the team's seventh training camp practice of 2024 and this session was not in pads like the previous two were. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players as possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Thursday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at Touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Agust 1, 2024 - For Episode 1,246 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney believes Mike Tomlin has to be privately pleased with the training camp fight as his team displays toughness and an edge. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 31, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the sixth of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Wednesday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day, the team's sixth training camp practice of 2024 and its second one in pads. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players as possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Wednesday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at Touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 31, 2024 - For Episode 1,245 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses WR Roman Wilson's ankle injury and what it means for the Steelers as they search for a No. 2 WR. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 30, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 4 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, which was recorded Tuesday night, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the ankle injury that Pittsburgh Steelers rookie WR Roman Wilson sustained during the team's Tuesday training camp practice. We discuss the latest updates concerning how much time Wilkson might miss and what that means for him. The Steelers wide receiver room obviously took a hit with Wilson going down temporarily. We discuss the depth chart thoroughly during this show and go over our concerns the team should have at the position. We talk about if the Steelers can survive in 2024 with their current wide receiver group and speculate more if the team will ultimately add to that position prior to the start of the season. The Steelers made a few transactions on Tuesday, so Alex and I make sure to cover those. We also talk about Steelers QB Roman Wilson practicing some on Tuesday as part of the team's first padded practice of training camp. We also make sure to go over the health of the team entering Wednesday. Alex goes over several key tidbits from the Tuesday camp practice and that includes him discussing the fine session that QB Justin Fields had. The Madden 25 player ratings are trickling out this week, so Alex and I have a few fun discussions concerning those and football video game playing in general. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 69-minute episode, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 30, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the fifth of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Tuesday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day. Tuesday was the team's fifth training camp practice of 2024 and their first one in pads. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Tuesday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 30, 2024 - For Episode 1,244 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the lightbulb is coming on for third-year defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal at just the right time. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 29, 2024 - For Episode 1,243 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says it is becoming harder to not overanalyze Beanie Bishop Jr.'s involvement as the first-team slot corner. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 29, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 3 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the start of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 training camp through the team's first four unpadded practices. We go over the health of the team heading into their first camp off day, what is expected for QB Russell Wilson (calf) this coming week and more. The national NFL media are making sure to put out a similar collective narrative concerning the Steelers' starting quarterback job through the first four days of training camp, so Alex and I review that topic. Alex gives his thoughts on if there really is a legitimate reason to think that QB Justin Fields will earn the starting job over Wilson just four practices into training camp. Alex posted a list of his early camp top-performers on Monday morning, so we go over the players he noted. We also go over a few other training camp tidbits with the team now on their first off day. With training camp now underway, I go over where the Steelers sit currently from a cash spending perspective and what that may or may not mean in terms of future spending on players in the next 42 days. The Dallas Cowboys lost a key defensive player to a season-ending injury over the weekend, so Alex and I cover the impact of that loss with the Steelers scheduled to play that team in Week 5. The Steelers announced their 2024 Hall of Honor members since our last full show, so Alex and I make sure to spend time on that topic as well. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 82-minute episode, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 28, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the fourth of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Sunday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day. Sunday was the team's fourth training camp practice of 2024. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Sunday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 28, 2024 - For Episode 1,242 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains how players on the bubble can make their case for a place on the 53 man roster in training camp. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 27, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the third of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Saturday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day. Saturday was the team's third training camp practice of 2024. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Saturday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 27, 2024 - For Episode 1,241 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses two developments in the cornerback room through the first couple days of Steelers' practices. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 26, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the second of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Friday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day. Friday was the team's second training camp practice of 2024. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Friday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 26, 2024 - For Episode 1,240 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the small but important step one NFL team is making to convince players to wear Guardian Caps during the regular season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 26, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 2 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, which was recorded Thursday night, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing several of the main tidbits and talking points to come out of the Pittsburgh Steelers' first training camp practice of 2024 on Thursday. We start by going over Steelers QB Russell Wilson missing Thursday’s camp practice with a calf issue and if he might be sideline for more than just one day. We then talk about what HC Mike Tomlin had to say about Wilson sitting out that practice. We also recap the health of the rest of the team to start things off. Tomlin had a few other minor tidbits in his post camp practice press conference that we quickly cover. We then move on to discuss the longer press conference that Steelers GM Omar Khan had on Thursday afternoon. Khan talked possible contract extensions, injured players and more on Thursday. We also go over what Khan said about the team's large amount of salary cap space they currently have. While we covered a lot of the Steelers' Thursday training camp practice in the special edition of the show, Alex makes sure to recap the most important tidbits to come out of that first session of 2024. We also discuss the reported Thursday training camp news concerning Steelers WR George Pickens and his late-practice interactions with his new position coach Zach Azzanni. We make sure to go over what is on Alex's list to watch for when it comes to the team's Friday training camp practice. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 58-minute episode, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 25, 2024 – Episode 17 — On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle dive right into recapping the first day of practice at training camp. We discuss Justin Fields running with the first-team offense while Russell Wilson sat out with calf tightness. Arthur Smith's offense looked as advertised in terms of the personnel packages and tight end involvement. We talk about the lack of hold-ins, the PUP and NFI lists, and more. We then move into some of the topics covered in Omar Khan's press conference including Cameron Heyward's contract situation, the wide receiver room, possible trade additions, Patrick Peterson, and other small topics. For the third topic, we discuss George Pickens reportedly being "visibly upset" with WR coach Zach Azzanni towards the end of practice. Is it cause for concern, or was this to be expected all along? Thank you for joining us for this 31-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work on www.steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 25, 2024 - For Episode 1,239 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney expressed concern that RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson landed on the non-football injury list to start training camp with a hamstring injury. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 25, 2024 - Welcome back. This is the first of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2024 training camp practices. It’s Thursday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day. Thursday was the team's first training camp practice of 2024. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read Alex’s Thursday report right here. Thanks to Len Testa at touringplans.com for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 24, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 1 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers reporting to training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA earlier in the day. We get the housekeeping out the way early in this show and that means we discuss the two players who will begin the team’s 2024 training camp on the Active/PUP list, ILB Cole Holcomb and DL Dean Lowry. We also discuss RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson starting training camp on the Active/NFI list with a hamstring issue. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin finally held his first training camp press conference of 2024 late Wednesday evening and Alex and I go over all of the key talking points to come out of it. Even though his press conference was shy of 15 minutes in length, we were able to spend almost 30 minutes discussing everything that he talked about. Steelers RB Najee Harris talked to the media on Wednesday after arriving at training camp and as expected, he talked about his fifth-year option not being picked up earlier in the offseason. We discuss all that Harris had to say on Wednesday and discuss his situation moving forward into the 2024 regular season. New Steelers QB Russell Wilson held his first training camp practice media session of 2024, and he gave us a few things to discuss in this show as well. Several other Steelers players met the media on Wednesday as well, so Alex and I pick through the relevant talking points to come out of those sessions. The annual NFL Top 100 Player series is underway now, so Alex and I go over the three players who have been ranked so far. We also go over a few jersey number changes that have happened since our last show. Alex and I then move on to finish discussing the final 14 players in my 90-In-30 series that has now been completed on the site. The 14 players we discuss late in this show are RB Jaylen Warren, TE Darnell Washington, WR Quez Watkins, OLB T.J. Watt, WR Duece Watts, DB Ryan Watts, OLB Julius Welschof, TE Rodney Williams, ILB Payton Wilson, WR Roman Wilson, QB Russell Wilson, ILB Jacoby Windmon, K Matthew Wright, and ILB Tyler Matakevich. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 88-minute episode and we close things out by looking ahead to the Steelers' first training camp practice of 2024 that will take place on Thursday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 24, 2024 - For Episode 1,238 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora reviews the Steelers' offseason and shares his excitement for the start of the teams' 2024 training camp. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 23, 2024 - For Episode 1,237 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney believes that veteran DE Dean Lowry is the most underrated offseason addition the Steelers made. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 23, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 156 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing what our podcasting schedule will look like moving forward into the start of training camp getting underway for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers had a few players in for tryouts to start of this week, so we talk briefly about those two players. Ahead of the Steelers reporting for the 2024 training camp on Wednesday, Alex and I go over several primary storylines we'll be watching over the course of the next several weeks. As usual, Alex and I have each released our initial 53-man roster predictions for the team ahead of training camp getting underway. We use a huge portion of this show to go over those roster predictions position group by position group. At the end of this discussion, we point out our few differences and talk about a few practice squad predictions as well. Alex and I then move on to discuss the next 18 players in my 90-In-30 series that has been running on the site for the last several weeks. The 18 players we discuss late in this show are OLB David Perales, RB La’Mical Perine, WR George Pickens, CB Joey Porter Jr., DL Willington Previlon, TE MyCole Pruitt, ILB Patrick Queen, QB John Rhys Plumlee, ILB Elandon Roberts, ILB Mark Robinson, CB Darius Rush, CB Josiah Scott, OG Isaac Seumalo, RB Aaron Shampklin, DL Jacob Slade, CB Cameron Sutton, CB Cory Trice Jr., and RB Jonathan Ward. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 107-minute episode and we close things out by answering a few emails we received from listeners recently. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 22, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 22, 2024 - For Episode 1,236 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle bemoans the casual nature of the 18-game regular season conversation that is taking place, which seems to ignore player safety and emphasize profits. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 21, 2024 - For Episode 1,235 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander, just days away from the Steelers opening their 2024 training camp, talks about the position group she is most excited about. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 20, 2024 - For Episode 1,234 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why the Steelers could still add to their defensive line room before the season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 19, 2024 - For Episode 1,233 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the most underrated trait of Pittsburgh Steelers RBs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren—their availability—and why that's so rare to see in the modern era. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 19, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 155 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing Rob King being named the new play-by-play voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. On the heels of the Steelers signing ILB Tyler Matakevich to a one-year contract on Wednesday, Alex and I break down every aspect of that move. For starters, we discuss what Matakevich brings back to the Steelers after his three seasons with the Buffalo Bills. We also discuss if Matakevich's signing is somewhat related to Steelers ILB Cole Holcomb possibly starting training camp off on the Active/PUP list. We also talk about the possible impact of Matakevich's signing on third-year ILB Mark Robinson. We talk about if Matakevich is a lock to make the 53-man roster this year, his contract numbers, and the rest of the inside linebacker as it sits now. With Holcomb being discussed some during this show, Alex and I go over the PUP rules and how by this time next week we will know if he will be on the list. San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is back in the news this week as a result of him asking to be traded on Tuesday. We go over what that request means, who has the most leverage in his situation and if anything has changed regarding the Steelers potentially landing Aiyuk via a trade in the next several weeks. The Steelers will have at least two new coaches at training camp courtesy of the NFL's Bill Walsh Fellowship Program, so we go over the two names we know at this point. We also discuss Steelers QB Russell Wilson getting a large group of offensive players together in California for a workout this week. Alex and I then move on to discuss the next nine players in my 90-In-30 series that has been running on the site for the last several weeks. The nine players we discussed late in this show are OC Ryan McCollum, OG Mason McCormick, S Nate Meadors, WR Scotty Miller, OLB Jeremiah Moon, OT Dan Moore Jr., ILB Tyler Murray, DT Larry Ogunjobi, and RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 93-minute episode and we close things out by answering a few emails we received from listeners recently. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 18, 2024 - For Episode 1,232 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says it's quite comforting knowing the Steelers were well-represented at the annual OL Masterminds summit with the importance of the unit in 2024. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 18, 2024 – Episode 16 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and I open the show discussing the Steelers bringing LB/ST Tyler Matakevich back on a one-year deal. We talk about how important that move could be with the renewed importance of special teams and what that could mean for the roster spot of Mark Robinson. For the second topic, we speculate on any possible contract extensions that could take place either before or during training camp and rank which players are most likely to receive a new deal. Next, we talk about Brandon Aiyuk officially requesting a trade and how much, if any, that changes the circumstances of a trade ultimately taking place. We discuss a number of factors with the 49ers and why a trade might be unlikely to happen. We wrap up the show talking about the joint practice scheduled to take place with the Buffalo Bills. Thank you for joining us for this 29-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work on www.steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 17, 2024 - For Episode 1,231 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's trade request and why it doesn't mean he's destined to come to Pittsburgh...or even be traded. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 16, 2024 - For Episode 1,230 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney believes that the joint practice session between the Steelers and the Bills is a long time coming, and will be very beneficial to both teams. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 16, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 154 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday episode, site contributors Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle join me with Alex Kozora having the day off. I start the show by reintroducing Joe and Ross to the show, so listeners can learn more about them and their new podcast, “The Depot Dive.” After some fun at the top of the show, the three of us discuss the Monday news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Buffalo Bills for a joint training camp practice at Acrisure Stadium in the middle of August and just a few days before the two teams play each other in a preseason game. A new study on the NFL's new kickoff rule that is based on the XFL's usage of it hit the internet on Monday, so the three of us discuss the stats and findings to come out of that post. We move on to talk about the main concerns that Joe and Ross have about the 2024 Steelers on both sides of the football ahead of training camp getting underway in a few more weeks. Also in this show, I ask Joe and Ross to both name a dark horse roster player for the Steelers on both sides of the football. Essentially, one player on offense and defense that many probably don't have making the 53-man roster that just might after the dusts finally settles. Several over/under lines for individual Steelers are now out for the 2024 season so I get Joe and Ross to analyze each and make their predictions. A lot of overs are picked here. We also go over who the Steelers' second leading "wide receiver" might be in 2024 based on early thoughts ahead of training camp getting underway. We certainly do appreciate Joe and Ross spending their morning with us on the podcast. Make sure to follow both of them on Twitter/X at @jclark1233 and @Ross_McCorkle, respectively, please listen to their new podcast as well. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 90-minute episode and we end it by answering a few questions we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 15, 2024 - For Episode 1,229 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle explains why improvements to the punting unit and the offense could provide a big boost to the Steelers' defense in 2024. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 14, 2024 - For Episode 1,228 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why it's no surprise that the AFC North was chosen for the in-season version of "Hard Knocks" and why she would rather it be any other division in the league. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 13, 2024 - For Episode 1,227 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark laments the oversaturation of lists and rankings from the national media during this time of the year. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 12, 2024 - For Episode 1,226 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers lack of proven depth at outside cornerback, a battle to watch in addition to the slot corner competition during training camp. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 12, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 153 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens and QB Justin Fields both participating in Elite Week in Texas this week along with several other high-profile NFL Players. We also discuss Steelers QB Russell Wilson and RB Najee Harris both getting in work together this week at UCLA. We move on to have a deep and lengthy conversion about Harris and fellow Steelers RB Jaylen Warren and where both ranked in a recent 2023 advanced statistics study that I completed on NFL running backs. Specifically, we discuss where Harris and Warren both ranked in ROE%, EXP15% and SUCC% last season when stacked up against 38 other running backs that had 125 rushing attempts or more. We discuss ROE% versus SUCC% and the value of explosive runs of 15 yards or longer. We also discuss our takeaways from this particular stats study when it comes to the 2024 expectations for the Steelers' running game. After talking extensively about running back stats, Alex and I are pleased to welcome our very own Scott Brown back to the show. Tuesday was the official release date of Dick LeBeau's new book, "Legendary" and it mostly revolves around the Steelers' legendary 2008 defense. Alex and I spent roughly 40 minutes with Brown talking to him about the new book he co-authored, the 2008 defense, and much more. We also discuss Brown's media experience history and much more. In "Legendary," LeBeau and veteran scribes Brown and George Von Benko, revisit the unforgettably dominant 2008 Steelers defensive unit, one of the most feared and successful in the modern NFL landscape. You can purchase that book from the publisher at this link and get 30% off by using the code Steel30. We certainly do appreciate Brown spending 40 minutes with us on the podcast. Make sure to follow him on Twitter/X at @ScottBrown_15. Alex and I then move on to discuss the next nine players in my 90-In-30 series that has been running on the site for the last several weeks. The nine players we discussed late in this show are OT Broderick Jones, S Damontae Kazee, S Miles Killebrew, LS Christian Kuntz, DL DeMarvin Leal, DL Logan Lee, DL Isaiahh Loudermilk, DL Dean Lowry, and DL Jonathan Marshall. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 110-minute episode. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 11, 2024 - For Episode 1,225 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that anticipation is high leading up to training camp, and rightfully so, ahead of a big season for the Pittsburgh Steelers following a busy offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 11, 2024 - Episode 15 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle kick things off by talking about Cam Sutton's eight-game suspension handed down by the NFL for violating the personal conduct policy. We discuss who could fill in during the first eight weeks and whether that will be somebody currently on the roster or from outside the organization. For the second topic, we discuss the idea of complementary football and how a better offense could help boost the defense in multiple ways. We also talk about the use of inside linebacker blitzes and why the Steelers could ramp them up with the talent they now have at the position. We finish the show with a discussion on some of the recent player positional rankings coming out around the media landscape and whether we agree with some of the placements. Thank you for joining us for this 31-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 10, 2024 - For Episode 1,224 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers' repeated issues finding a true starting slot corner since losing Mike Hilton ahead of the 2021 season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 9, 2024 - For Episode 1,223 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney believes that the door has opened back up for Beanie Bishop Jr. in the slot for the Steelers following the suspension of Cam Sutton. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 9, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 152 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday episode, Alex Kozora and I start it off by discussing the recent eight-game suspension that the NFL handed down to Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cameron Sutton on Monday. We go over what the suspension means for the Steelers' slot cornerback job to start the 2024 regular season, the many combatants for that job, and if any more options might be on the way as the summer progresses. We also discuss Sutton deciding to not appeal his suspension as well. After talking quite a bit about the Sutton suspension and the fallout from that, Alex and I are pleased to welcome former Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau back to the show. Tuesday is the official release date of LeBeau's new book, 'Legendary' and it mostly revolves around the Steelers legendary 2008 defense. Alex and I spent 30 minutes with LeBeau talking to him about the new book, the 2008 defense, and much more. In Legendary, LeBeau and veteran scribes Scott Brown and George Von Benko, revisit the unforgettably dominant 2008 Steelers defensive unit, one of the most feared and successful in the modern NFL landscape. You can purchase that book from the publisher at this link and get 30% off by using the code Steel30. We certainly do appreciate LeBeau spending another 30 minutes with us on the podcast and a special thanks again to Brown for setting up the Tuesday interview. Alex and I then move on to discuss the next six players in my 90-In-30 series that has been running on the site for the last few weeks. The six players we discussed late in this show are: ILB Cole Holcomb, CB Donte Jackson, WR Van Jefferson, WR Jaray Jenkins, OLB Kyron Johnson, and P Cameron Johnston. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 111-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions from listeners that we have received since Friday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 8, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 8, 2024 - For Episode 1,222 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says that with upgraded talent at the ILB position, the Steelers should get back to being more creative with how they pressure opposing quarterbacks. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 7, 2024 - For Episode 1,221 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about how Khyree Jackson's tragic loss will resonate among NFL players and fans. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 6, 2024 - For Episode 1,220 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why the Pittsburgh Steelers could potentially lead the league in rushing in the 2024 season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 5, 2024 - For Episode 1,219 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about the Pittsburgh Steelers needing to have an explosive offense, a fourth of July-type unit that can light off fireworks and put on one heck of a show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 5, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 151 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by talking about a recent play-action stats study that I completed which focused on the two-year history of new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Alex and I go deep into our expectations for the Steelers' offense in 2024 when it comes to play-action usage and that should be favorable for the team's two new quarterbacks. Alex recently finished an outlook for passing touchdown distribution in 2024 with Arthur Smith now installed as the team's new offensive coordinator so we get some mileage out of that discussion. What does Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith need to work on in 2024? Alex and I have a long discussion about him and what we expect the Steelers' sack output to be in 2024. We also have brief discussion about pressures versus sacks. Alex and I then discuss the next nine players in my 90-In-30 series that has been running on the site for the last few weeks. The nine players we discussed late in this show are CB Thomas Graham Jr., OT Devery Hamilton, OL Anderson Hardy, RB Najee Harris, OL Nate Herbig, OLB Nick Herbig, DT Cameron Heyward, TE/FB Connor Heyward, and Highsmith. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 91-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions from listeners that we have received since Tuesday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 4, 2024 - For Episode 1,218 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney predicts that wide receiver Scotty Miller will be the breakout player at training camp for the Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 4, 2024 - Episode 14 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle kick things off by talking about our teams we put together for the All-Time Steelers draft along with other Steelers Depot contributors. We discuss how we went about building our teams and chose our favorite squads from the bunch. For the second topic, we discuss the outlook for the the defensive line, and debate whether the Steelers need to look to free agency next offseason due to their failures at drafting and developing the position over the years. In honor of the 4th of July, we briefly talk about our favorite cookout options on a lighter note to end the show. Thank you for joining us for this 23-minute abbreviated holiday episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 3, 2024 - For Episode 1,217 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers still needing to announce who will replace Bill Hillgrove in the booth as the team's new radio play-by-play announcer. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 2, 2024 - For Episode 1,216 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney believes that defensive lineman Cameron Heyward is under the most pressure entering training camp in July. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 2, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 150 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by talking about a recent post I did on new Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson and his deep passing performance last season as a member of the Denver Broncos. Alex recently posted a video about the play of Steelers ILB Elandon Roberts in 2023 so we go over his findings and he might fit into the 2024 defensive plans and especially if fellow ILB Cole Holcomb is fully healthy to start the regular season. Some early 2024 over/under rushing yardage lines are now out for Steelers running backs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren so Alex and I have a discussion about those odds and the expected output for each player this upcoming season. San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk made an appearance on the latest episode of The Pivot Podcast, so Alex and I discuss a few things he had to say during that interview. Alex and I then move forward to discuss the next nine players in my 90-In-30 series that has been running on the site for the last few weeks. The nine players we discussed late in this show are S Jalen Elliott, OT Troy Fautanu, DT Breiden Fehoko, QB Justin Fields, OL Joey Fisher, WR Dez Fitzpatrick, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, OC Zach Frazier, and TE Pat Freiermuth. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 93-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions from listeners that we have received since last Friday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 1, 2024 - For Episode 1,215 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle makes the case for Rod Woodson as the best cornerback of all time. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 30, 2024 - For Episode 1,214 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why this training camp is crucial for Calvin Austin III to show he is more than just fast. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 29, 2024 - For Episode 1,213 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why he thinks Russell Wilson is the better option for the Steelers over Justin Fields and expresses confusion over why the national media seemingly wants Fields to start. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 28, 2024 - For Episode 1,212 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses one problem with the sports media world on a national level, either ignoring big sports moments or celebrating a lack of knowledge of the events they cover. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 28, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 149 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by talking about the verdict of the antitrust lawsuit against the NFL and their Sunday Ticket package. We go over what that verdict means at this point, how litigation is likely to be tied up in the courts for several more years, and what the eventual fallout of it all might be. Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson recently worked out with Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf, so we go over the little bit of noise that created on social media. Alex recently wrote about three stats related to the Steelers that must improve in 2024 so we go over that list. We discuss if we expect the Steelers to make strides in all three of those statistical areas. I have started to look at the projected cash spending for the Steelers in 2025 so I go over my findings with Alex. We talk about how 2025 spending could be shaped by a hefty quarterback contract next offseason and possibly several contract extensions getting done prior to the start of the 2024 regular season. Are there any offensive linemen currently on the Steelers roster and deep on the depth chart that could surprise this summer? Alex and I talk about a few of them and their individual outlooks later in this show. Alex and I then move forward to discuss the next six players in my 90-In-30 series that has been running on the site since last week. The six players we discuss late in this show are FB Jack Colletto, OT Dylan Cook, WR Jacob Copeland, OG James Daniels, RB Daijun Edwards, and S DeShon Elliott. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 80-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions from listeners that we have received since Tuesday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 27, 2024 - For Episode 1,211 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the Steelers' search for a play-by-play voice is getting a bit concerning, and that time is winding down quickly before the preseason opener. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun. 27, 2024 - Episode 13 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle start off the show by talking about recent Pat Freiermuth buzz claiming he has looked great during the spring practices. We discuss how the TE position could help fill the receiving void left by no true WR2, and talk about which TEs could make the final 53-man roster. For the second topic, we briefly touch on Brandon Aiyuk's recent meeting with the San Francisco 49ers that insiders say went well, and discuss if we could see any big trades happen this summer. We then move on to discussing the offensive tackle competition with Broderick Jones reportedly starting out on the left side at training camp. Will Troy Fautanu win the Week 1 job at right tackle over Dan Moore Jr.? Several of us at Steelers Depot did an "All-Time Draft" of Steelers players to make full rosters, so we talk about the first few picks we made. We discussed our editor Scott Brown's new book he helped write with Dick LeBeau and George von Benko titled "Legendary" and why you should grab a copy as soon as possible! https://www.triumphbooks.com/legendary-products-9781637273968.php Thank you for joining us for this 35-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 26, 2024 - For Episode 1,210 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the two directions GM Omar Khan and the Pittsburgh Steelers can go with their running back philosophy. An old or new-school approach. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 25, 2024 - For Episode 1,209 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says the Steelers are making the right call ahead of training camp with Broderick Jones at LT and Troy Fautanu and Dan Moore Jr. battling on the right. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 25, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 148 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by talking about more recent transactions made by the Pittsburgh Steelers, which included WR Jacob Copeland being signed, and DL Willington Previlon being claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons. Alex and I take a look at the Steelers' cash spending so far this offseason and if the team will potentially spend $20 million or more ahead of the 2024 regular season getting underway. We discuss where such amounts of cash might be spent if indeed the team makes it to the $20 million more mark. We go over the latest concerning the outlook for Steelers' tackle situation for the start of training camp based on recent reports. We also briefly discuss former Steelers WR James Washington attempting a comeback. Alex recently did another study on the size of the Steelers' coaching staff, so we discuss his findings that he wrote about. There's updated news on San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk to pass along on Tuesday so Alex and I make sure to do that. Our very own Scott Brown has a new book out, so Alex and I make sure to promote "Legendary" during the middle of this episode. You can purchase that new book about former Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and his 2008 defensive at this link. You can also receive 30 percent off the purchase by using the promo code: Steel30. With my annual 90-In-30 series now in full swing, Alex and I discuss six more players that I have previewed ahead of training camp. The six players we discuss late in this show are CB Kalon Barnes, OL Tyler Beach, DT Keeanu Benton, CB Beanie Bishop Jr., K Chris Boswell, and WR Marquez Callaway. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 111-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions from listeners that we have received since Friday, most of which are about RB Najee Harris and his contract situation. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 24, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 24, 2024 - For Episode 1,208 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle looks at the Steelers' schedule and the potential for T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith to face several rookie tackles. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 23, 2024 - For Episode 1,207 on this Friday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander looks at the team's recent history of passing success and failure and how to work around the lack of a clear WR2. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 22, 2024 - For Episode 1,206 on this Saturday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why the NFL's AFC North version of Hard Knocks combined with the Pittsburgh Steelers backloaded divisional schedule are not coincidences. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 21, 2024 - For Episode 1,205 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora wonders why the Steelers waived S Trenton Thompson, who impressed in his year with the team as a reserve defensive back. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 21, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 147 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I start things off by talking about the recent transactions made by the Pittsburgh Steelers which included the waiving of S Trenton Thompson and the contract termination of WR Denzel Mims. We also discuss how the Steelers might go about filling those two open roster spots. With the Steelers now poised to take part in Hard Knocks in 2024 as part of the AFC North being covered in-season, I weigh in on my thoughts related to the topic and if I think it would serve as being a distraction to the team. Mike Greenberg of ESPN had an interesting hot take on GetUp! a few days ago that Alex and I decide to dissect completely. The New England Patriots finally got RB Rhamondre Stevenson signed to a contract extension on Thursday and on the heels of that happening, Alex and I discuss what that deal may or may not mean when it comes to the Steelers potentially signing RB Najee Harris to an extension this summer. Alex and I go over my contract prediction for Harris, if he will hold-in at training camp, and whether each of us would give him the proposed deal. Alex and I have a good debate about the process and decisions the Steelers have gone through this offseason as it relates to Harris and his fifth-year option for the 2025 season being declined. We also give our gut predictions on how we think Harris' contract situation will play out by the start of the 2024 regular season. With my annual 90-In-30 training camp series now underway as of Thursday, Alex and I go over the first six players that I have covered so far in those two posts. Those six players discussed are DT Montravius Adams, QB Kyle Allen, OL Spencer Anderson, DB Grayland Arnold, WR Calvin Austin III, and CB Anthony Averett. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 110-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions from listeners that we have received since last Friday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun. 20, 2024 - Episode 12 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark open up with the news of HBO's Hard Knocks covering the AFC North, including the Steelers, for the in-season version of series this upcoming season. We discuss the possible upsides and downsides of being on the show and talk about which players we think could become the stars on-screen. We then discuss some recent roster moves with the Steelers parting ways with WR Denzel Mims and S Trenton Thompson. What could the corresponding roster moves be, and could the Steelers take ESPN columnist Aaron Schatz's advice to reunite with CB Ahkello Witherspoon. For the third topic, we each offer up our three most-anticipated players to watch at training camp beginning at the end of next month. We wrap up talking about negative reports on Justin Fields and Roman Wilson coming out of Spring practices and whether we are concerned with either player. Thank you for joining us for this 36-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 20, 2024 - For Episode 1,204 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that Sean McVay's comments about T.J. Watt should put an end to any potential debate about Watt's true impact. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 19, 2024 - For Episode 1,203 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the lawsuits the NFL is facing and the unusual spot commissioner Roger Goodell and the league finds themselves in this offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 18, 2024 - For Episode 1,202 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney is very encouraged by the start that new wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni appears to be off to with the Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 18, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 146 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday episode, Alex Kozora and Ross McCorkle start by discussing the Steelers being included in the in-season version of HBO's Hard Knocks in 2024 that will cover the AFC North. We talk about what we are most excited for in the series, whether or not the NFL was intention with the Steelers' backloaded divisional schedule, and how (if at all) this could affect the team. We then move into a discussion on Justin Fields after some recent reports indicated he didn't have the most impressive Spring practices. What does his future look like with the team? Will he sign an extension prior to the 2024 season? We talk about these questions and more. Some other reports have come from multiple different Steelers beat writers on rookie WR Roman Wilson looking less ready than expected to contribute in the 2024 season. We talk about these reports and weigh in if there is any level of concern this early on. We also talk about Calvin Austin III, who has been receiving glowing reports from media, coaches, and his peers throughout the Spring. The next thing on the NFL schedule for the Steelers is training camp starting in late July, so we briefly discuss some players we are most looking forward to seeing in Latrobe. To wrap up the show, we talk about the latest chapter in the Brandon Aiyuk saga with a social media post saying the San Francisco 49ers don't want him anymore. Is this just the latest negotiation tactic, or could this thing finally be starting to ramp up? Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 66-minute episode. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 17, 2024 - For Episode 1,201 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says that it cannot be assumed that Justin Fields' issues will be fixed with a change of scenery and new coaches. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 16, 2024 - For Episode 1,200 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about the potential for a long term deal in Pittsburgh for Najee Harris and why it might look like a poker game. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 15, 2024 - For Episode 1,199 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark talks about wanting to hear from the position coaches more often than we do and enjoying the insight they provide about their rooms. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 14, 2024 - For Episode 1,198 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora hopes and wishes for the Pittsburgh Steelers to create a true draft weekend documentary like so many other NFL teams are already doing. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 14, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 145 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, which was recorded late Thursday evening Alex Kozora and I start by discussing several of the comments made by Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan during his Thursday afternoon interview on 93.7 The Fan. Khan talked a little about the team's decision to not pick up the fifth-year option on RB Najee Harris in May in addition to saying the team still could work out a contract extension with the former first-round draft pick. We go over the likelihood of Harris signing an extension before the 2024 regular season and much more related to things Khan said about the running back. Khan also talked about the addition of CB Cameron Sutton on Thursday and how the team has no idea if a suspension is coming for the player. Khan also gave us several other talking points to discuss related to players. With the Steelers 2024 mandatory minicamp now finished, Alex and I discuss several notable things that came out of the three-day session. We discuss the side rookie OT Troy Fautanu is likely to play. We also discuss the overall health of the Steelers coming out of their annual mandatory minicamp with a lot of our focus being on whether ILB Cole Holcomb will be ready to practice once training camp gets underway in July. Several of the Steelers defensive coaches talked on Thursday so we go over what DC Teryl Austin and others on that side of the football had to say during their media sessions. We talk about the slot cornerback position, the usage of S Minkah Fitzpatrick in 2024, and the early summer development of third-year DL DeMarvin Leal. There’s been quite a bit of praise for rookie ILB Payton Wilson these last several days so Alex and I focus on that topic in this show. We also talk a little bit about second-year offensive lineman Spencer Anderson seemingly moving to guard primarily this offseason. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 80-minute episode and we end it by going over some silly major media comments made these last several days. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 13, 2024 - For Episode 1,197 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that second-year defensive lineman Keeanu Benton is the player he is most excited to see come training camp. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun. 13, 2024 - Episode 11 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark open up with a discussion on the Steelers players receivers currently on the roster, and focus in on some comments made about Calvin Austin III by Justin Fields and Zach Azzanni. We wonder if Austin can provide WR2 production for the Steelers and whether he has been underutilized with the Steelers' poor offensive system last season. We also talk about George Pickens saying that he will be deployed in the slot more often than in the past. We then move into Mike Tomlin's extension and discuss the wide range of reactions people are having to the news. We offer our own opinions on the matter and whether or not we think Tomlin will get back to playoff wins over the course of his new contract. For the third topic, we discuss some top NFL analysts that have recently offered up rather bullish sentiments on the 2024 Steelers. We weigh in on those comments and whether we agree that the Steelers are the "team to beat" in the AFC North this season. For a small bonus topic, we discuss the trash talk that could be coming from the Steelers' defense based on some comments made by Patrick Queen. We wrap up the show with a listener question about the tackle competition. Thank you for joining us for this 31-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12, 2024 - For Episode 1,196 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses comments made by WRs Coach Zach Azzanni about third-year receiver Calvin Austin III, noting his spring progression that could give him a leg up on a messy wide receiver battle. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 144 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers getting HC Mike Tomlin signed to a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season. We discuss if we think the extension was worthy and if both of us still believe that Tomlin has what it takes to lead the team to another Super Bowl championship. Alex and I also look at Tomlin's biggest perceived mistakes to date and if the head coach would be willing to develop another rookie quarterback as soon as next season should both of the team's current top-two quarterbacks, Russell Wilson, and Justin Fields, not work out in 2024 for whatever reasons. The Steelers finally signed C Zach Frazier to his rookie contract on Monday, so Alex and I look at some important details related to that deal. On Tuesday, new Steelers OC Arthur Smith spoke to the media with the team's mandatory minicamp now underway, so Alex and I discuss several things that he had to say. We also discuss what all several other Steelers coaches and players had to say on Tuesday and that includes us going over what special teams coordinator Danny Smith had to say concerning the NFL's new kickoff rule. Some really positive comments about Steelers WR Calvin Austin III came out on Tuesday so Alex and I spend time discussing that topic. The Steelers have a new look to their scouting department, so Alex makes sure to recap the recent comings and goings in that section of the organization. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 92-minute episode and we end it by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 11, 2024 - For Episode 1,195 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the 3-year extension for Mike Tomlin was well deserved, but now it's time for him to get over the hump in the playoffs. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 10, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 10, 2024 - For Episode 1,194 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle makes the case for why Alex Highsmith could have a career season in 2024. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 10, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 143 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing what all that new Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith had to say in his recent sit-down interview with Missi Matthews of steelers.com. After discussing several topics that Smith hit on, Alex and I discuss what lies ahead in 2024 for new Steelers QB Russell Wilson and what areas he needs to excel in to help the team's offense. We discuss Wilson's intermediate passing game outlook in 2024 and how a strong running game and use of play-action can hopefully make that improve some. It sounds like former Steelers CB Steven Nelson is retiring so Alex and I hit on that tidbit in this show. With one Steelers draft pick still unsigned, Alex and I go over the team’s 2024 salary cap situation as it sits right now. We discuss the several different ways the team can attack the remainder of the offseason from a cap and cash spending perspective. With the UFL season starting to wind down, Alex and I discuss several former Steelers players from that league that are likely to wind up on teams come training camp time. We discuss if any of them have chances of winding up back on the Steelers. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 72-minute episode and we end it by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 9, 2024 - For Episode 1,193 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains whether Cam Heyward's injury history should be a factor in the decision to extend him beyond 2024. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 8, 2024 - For Episode 1,192 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark expresses his frustration with Cameron Sutton's comments to the media on Wednesday and looks at whether things will work out with him in Pittsburgh. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 7, 2024 - For Episode 1,191 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora reviews and celebrates the career of long-time Steelers college scout Phil Kreidler, who retired after 33 seasons with the team, highlighting the important role he and the Steelers’ scouts have played. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 7, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 142 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing the 2024 training camp schedule that the Pittsburgh Steelers released earlier in the day. We go over some things that changed this year and most notably the fact that 10 of the practices will start earlier than usual. New Steelers CB Cameron Sutton met the media on Wednesday, so we discuss what all he had to say and how a lot of his phrasing related to his ongoing legal situation probably could have been better. Longtime Steelers scout Phil Kreidler has now retired so that story gets a little bit of attention from us on this Friday. While the Steelers have yet to sign rookie OC Zach Frazier, we discuss why that transaction should happen soon. That discussion leads to us talking about guaranteed contracts and other CBA-related matters. 2024 win totals for the Steelers are briefly discussed in this episode on the heels of Sports Info Solutions releasing theirs on Thursday. Alex and I check in on some wide receiver news around the NFL and talk a little bit about the San Francisco 49ers still possibly trading WR Deebo Samuel before the start of the 2024 regular season. Washington Commanders S Jeremy Chinn made it known recently that he turned down an offer to sign with the Steelers back in March, so we address those comments some in this show. Several Steelers players had interesting comments this week as the team finished their OTA practices, so Alex and I go over several of those. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 107-minute episode and we end it all by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 6, 2024 - For Episode 1,190 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney explains his deja vu with discussions on Minkah Fitzpatrick and his standing among the NFL's best safeties, similar to before the 2022 season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun. 6, 2024 - On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark dive right into what was a busy news week for the Steelers. Cameron Heyward ended his very brief holdout, so we discuss why he returned and what that means for the negotiation process. Heyward still views himself as a top-5 player at his position, so we weigh in on that claim as well. We then move into the signing of CB Cameron Sutton as he makes his return to Pittsburgh. How big of a concern are the off-field issues, and what could a suspension look like? We discuss those topics and then move into the impact he can make on the secondary and the defense as a whole as the top slot option. For the third topic, we discuss Minkah Fitzpatrick saying he wants to get back to "Minkah Ball" and he thinks the defensive additions will allow him to do just that. How many interceptions can we expect from Minkah individually and the team as a whole? We briefly discuss a report from Dan Graziano that stated Russell Wilson's contract has a no-trade clause. We wrap up the show with a listener question where we were asked about Keeanu Benton potentially being used on the outside a bit more than in his rookie season. Thank you for joining us for this 34-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 2024 - For Episode 1,189 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses DL Cam Heyward's return to OTAs and why he made the decision to come back this week, even in the search of a long-term deal. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 141 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I start off by discussing the big news from the morning which is the Pittsburgh Steelers signing CB Cameron Sutton to a one-year-contract. We go over every facet of Sutton's return to Pittsburgh and that includes his potential fit in the defense, the likelihood of him facing NFL discipline, what the court of public opinion will be with him and much more. In other new news, Steelers DT Cameron Heyward showed up at OTAs on Wednesday and without a new contract in hand. We discuss his reasoning for reporting to OTAs, what the outcome of his contract situation is likely to be and much more. After dedication most of this show to two Cams, Alex and I discuss the situation the San Francisco 49ers might face when it comes to keeping all of their wide receivers past the 2024 season. We also talk one of the main things that could be an obstacle when it comes to the Steelers possibly trading for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk that seems have been forgotten these last several weeks. Alex and I quickly go over the recent 15-year history of June trades in the NFL and what does and does not mean in relation to the Steelers maybe making a trade this month. The Steelers also recently added two other players to their offseason roster, so Alex and I make sure to recap those transactions during this show. Alex recently completed a sack study that went live on the site Wednesday morning, so we discuss his findings. Later in this show, Alex and I discuss two Wilsons in various fashions, QB Russell Wilson and ILB Payton Wilson. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 84-minute episode and we end it all by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 4, 2024 - For Episode 1,188 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney believes that the Steelers should focus on George Pickens over pursuing an external big-money weapon with the WR market rapidly inflating. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 3, 2024 - For Episode 1,187 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle makes the case for why CB Donte Jackson could make or break the Steelers' defense being a top unit the NFL in 2024. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 3, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 140 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I start it off by discussing the continued uptick in the wide receiver market on the heels of Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson now becoming the NFL's highest paid non-quarterback. Steelers OLB T.J. Watt has a huge milestone he can achieve in 2024 so Alex and I go over that. We also talk about if Watt might receive a contract extension next offseason and what that might look like in terms of his value and him possibly resetting the edge rusher market. We also go over other possible big cash expenditures the Steelers may or may not have come the start of the 2025 regular season. Will the Steelers have a special red zone package for QB Justin Fields in 2024? Alex and I address that topic in the middle of this show. What kind of receiving production will the Steelers get out of their running backs in 2024? Alex and I attempt to answer that question during this show as well. With June 1 now having past, Alex and I look back at the last time the Steelers traded for a player in the month of June. Alex and I also look deeper into the new kickoff rule the NFL is instituting in 2024 and what that might look like as far as personnel and schematics used on both sides of the football. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 84-minute episode and we end it all by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 2, 2024 - For Episode 1,186 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why CB Cory Trice Jr is one of the players she is most intrigued by as the 2023 rookies enter their second season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 1, 2024 - For Episode 1,185 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark expresses doubt that a package of plays for Justin Fields would be consistently successful for the Steelers offense. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2024 - For Episode 1,184 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses a red-hot WR market and how George Pickens could look to cash in next offseason, becoming the headline story of the 2025 summer. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 139 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I start it off by going over the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers and that includes us discussing the newest tight end signed to the roster as well as the team's newest addition to the scouting department. We discuss the perceived usage of the Steelers' tight ends in 2024 and what kind of seasons that could mean for both Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington. We spend a lot of time talking about stat predictions for Washington in 2024 and areas of his game he needs to improve in. With the Steelers having completed their second week of OTA practices for 2024, Alex and I go over the biggest takeaways from those sessions to this point. Will the Steelers running backs be used more in the passing game in 2024 and is there a chance they could wind up with two 1,000-yard rushers as well? We address those questions during this show. There has been more movement when it comes to the wide receiver market this past week, so Alex and I discuss that topic. We go over the latest speculation concerning Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton as part of that. We also talk about what the market price might look like for Steelers WR George Pickens a year from now and if the organization would really consider making him their highest paid player on the team by the start of the 2025 regular season. A little bit of kickoff strategy is discussed during this show as it relates to the new rules. We also talk about the latest development when it comes to Steelers rookie OC Zach Frazier as it relates to his contract that he'll ultimately sign. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 93-minute episode and we end it all by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2024 - For Episode 1,183 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that it is time for Calvin Austin III to take a step forward as a receiver. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2024 - On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark lead off the show with a discussion on an NFLPA proposal to adjust the offseason schedule and move OTAs close to training camp, leaving a lull in the NFL offseason schedule. We offer our opinions and whether we think it ultimately gets passed and what the NFL could be looking for in return. We then move into our first listed topic with a possible Juju Smith-Schuster return being a talking point throughout the last week. We discuss if we think it would be a needle mover for the Steelers and ultimately decide they should not bring him back. For the second topic we discuss the running backs getting more involved in the passing game under OC Arthur Smith and how Jaylen Warren could benefit from that greatly. We also talk about some comments made by Harry Douglas saying the Steelers could have a top-five rushing offense and whether we think that will come to pass. For the final topic, we talk about the team bonding between the quarterbacks and the offensive line with a recent dinner at The Capital Grille and why that could be a huge positive for the Steelers after leadership issues in 2023. We wrap up the show with a listener question where we were asked to provide our "hot take" for the 2024 season. Thank you for joining us for this 29-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2024 - For Episode 1,182 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses how the Pittsburgh Steelers could fill their remaining roster spot, weighing the team either adding camp depth or addressing a true need. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 138 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I go all over the place in terms of topics and conversations concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers. We start by going over the latest news to come out of the second week of OTA practices and that includes recapping a few player quotes. We also discuss the talk about the NFL potentially shifting the offseason schedule as soon as 2025. Steelers QB Justin Fields set the record straight on Tuesday when it comes to him maybe returning a few kickoffs in 2024 so we have a little fun with that topic and the new kickoff rules. Alex and I then somehow get into a longer conversation about several second-year players on the Steelers' roster and the expectations of each. That talk centers around OT Broderick Jones, CB Joey Porter Jr., DT Keeanu Benton, TE Darnell Washington, and OLB Nick Herbig, mainly. There is some updated information on Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton to talk about in this show that revolves around the kind of raise he's reportedly looking for. June 1 is quickly approaching so we wonder if Sutton might be dealt in the next few weeks and if that happens, we wonder if the Steelers should be considered the favorites to land him. Alex and I somehow get to talking about the future of Steelers WR George Pickens past the 2024 season. What kind of contract might Pickens be looking for next summer and what are the chances of him becoming the Steelers' highest paid player come the start of the 2025 regular season. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 86-minute episode and we end it all by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2024 - For Episode 1,181 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney expresses his frustration with the underwhelming projections for the Steelers from ESPN.com's Mike Clay, particularly for RBs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2024 - For Episode 1,180 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses the disappointing career arc of DeMarvin Leal and expresses doubt that he will make the 53-man roster. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 137 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Memorial Day Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers and their plan at the tackle position moving forward into the offseason. We discuss if the team is doing their tackles any favors by getting them work on both sides to start off the offseason practices and Broderick Jones is certainly mentioned. We look at the path Steelers OT Dan Moore Jr. has taken so far through his first three NFL seasons and what it would take for him to be a late offseason trade candidate like former OG Kevin Dotson was late last summer. Overall, we wonder if rookie OT Troy Fautanu might start the 2024 regular season as a backup and if that happens, how long it might take for him to finally become a starter. There’s been a lot of rumblings and questions about the possibility of the Steelers reuniting with former WR JuJu Smith-Schuster this summer, so we dive into that topic for a little bit. We go over where Smith-Schuster currently stands with the New England Patriots and what his overall cash value is. Would Smith-Schuster returning to the Steelers really move the needle at all in the wide receiver room? We have our doubts. Will Steelers HC Mike Tomlin really attempt to paint some sort of faux summer quarterback competition this offseason much like he did two years ago with Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett? We discuss that topic for a little bit later in this show and go over what it would take for Wilson to not be the team's starter come the start of the 2024 regular season. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 60-minute episode and we end it all by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2024 - For Episode 1,179 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander considers the idea of a reunion between Juju Smith-Schuster and the Steelers and the cap implications for the Patriots. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 2024 - For Episode 1,178 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discuss why he thinks Arthur Smith could be an x-factor for the Steelers' success in 2024. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2024 - For Episode 1,177 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the problem with the NFL allowing players to wear Guardian caps during the regular season and the challenge football faces moving forward. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 136 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers signing RB LeMich Perine on Thursday and why the team has recently added several new running backs to their offseason roster. The Steelers first week of 2024 OTAs wrapped up on Thursday and with that, Alex and I recap more notable things to come out of the first several practices. We talk about where rookie DB Ryan Watts is playing in the defense early in OTAs and if he has a future at safety. We also talk about a few things that third-year DL DeMarvin Leal had to say on Thursday and if he can make a huge jump in 2024. Steelers third-year WR Calvin Austin III had some interesting comments about the offense on Thursday and we discuss those from a personnel usage standpoint. We also talk a little about stats projections for QB Russell Wilson in 2024. Will and should the Steelers add to their wide receiver room moving forward? Alex and I look at that position group as it sits right now from a cash spending standpoint and go over the short list of candidates the Steelers might could pursue via a trade after June 1. We also talk a little about new Steelers OLB Jeremiah Moon in this show on the heels of a Thursday OTA report on how he looks early in OTAs. Alex and I review the contract extensions that S Troy Polamalu and TE Heath Miller signed in March of 2014 and how the structure of those might be something that the Steelers stick close to when it comes to a possible new deal for veteran DT Cameron Heyward. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 105-minute episode and we end it all by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2024 - For Episode 1,176 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney expresses his excitement and pride regarding the city of Pittsburgh and the Steelers hosting the 2026 NFL Draft. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2024 - On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark lead off the show with a discussion on Justin Fields and his comments made during the first day of OTAs on Tuesday. He comes with the mentality of competing for a starting job, but how realistic are his expectations? We discuss the dynamic between Fields and Russell Wilson and how it seems to be a positive relationship thus far and compare it to some reports about his time in Chicago. We also make predictions on how many games, if any, he will start in 2024. We next move on to some praise being showered on offensive coordinator Arthur Smith early on in the OTA process. We compare it to comments made about Matt Canada's offense in the past, and why Smith continued to be an underrated storyline for the Steelers entering next season. For the third topic, we discuss Patrick Peterson stating his desire to return to the Steelers and whether or not we see that happening at some point this offseason. We also discussed some other comments he made about the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh and why he might be experiencing some FOMO. For the final topic, we discuss a pair of running backs recently signed to the roster in Jonathan Ward and La'Mical Perine. The show is wrapped up by a listener question asking about the rookie wall lining up with the difficult final eight games of the schedule and whether that could spell trouble for the Steelers. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2024 - For Episode 1,175 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discussed the heightened athleticism of the Steelers' offensive tackles and why there's such a priority on having lineman who can move, not just maul. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 135 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about everything relevant to come out of Pittsburgh Steelers first day of OTA practices for 2024 that took place on Tuesday. The Steelers made a few more transactions on Tuesday so Alex and I recap the one signing and one waiving that took place. We also go over the signing bonuses that were given to the team's five undrafted free agents now that those amounts are known. We then go over all that Steelers HC Mike Tomlin had to say on Tuesday and that includes his answers to questions about DT Cameron Heyward skipping OTAs and the team not picking up the fifth-year option on RB Najee Harris. New Steelers quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields both had media sessions on Tuesday, so we go over what both had to say. We also talk about Harris not talking to the media at the start of OTAs. Steelers T Dan Moore Jr. also made a few interesting comments on Tuesday, so we parse those during this show. We also talk about the latest health updates on CB Cory Trice Jr. and ILB Cole Holcomb. It was announced on Wednesday morning that Pittsburgh will be hosting the 2026 NFL Draft, so Alex and I break that news during this show. After discussing what the extreme high side of a contract extension for Heyward might look like during the Monday episode, Alex and I then go over what the numbers would like if the veteran defensive tackle received no new money in 2024 as part of two additional years being added. We also remind everyone what the extensions that S Troy Polamalu and TE Heath Miller both looked like back in 2014. Alex and I go over what the motivation for Heyward would be if all he is looking for is two additional years being added to his contract with no new money in 2024 and no guaranteed money in future years. Alex and I both have finished studies related to the Steelers 2024 regular season schedule that was released last Wednesday so we go over our findings. Finally, we go over the latest news related to two NFL wide receivers that are not present for the start of OTAs with their respective teams. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 95-minute episode and we end it all by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2024 - For Episode 1,174 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney responds to some of the latest Russell Wilson doubt and disrespect from media pundits. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2024 - For Episode 1,173 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle explains why the Steelers should extend Cameron Heyward to avoid a bad DL situation in 2025. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 134 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking more about the 2024 schedule that the Pittsburgh Steelers will face on the heels of it becoming official last Wednesday. This is more of my view of the schedule, fairness, potential pitfalls and more on the heels of Alex discussing the topic with Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle during the Friday episode for which I was absent. We discuss how the Steelers Christmas game against the Kansas City Chiefs was an additional kick below the belt on the heels of the team having to play all six of their AFC North games within their final eight scheduled contests. With Steelers DT Cameron Heyward now seemingly looking for a contract extension as of last week, Alex and I take a deep dive into his situation moving forward into the summer. We discuss what an extension might look like for Heyward that could work well for both him and the Steelers. We also discuss what a bad deal might look like for the Steelers from a guaranteed money standpoint past 2024. Alex and I discuss when we think we might see the Steelers and Heyward strike a new extension deal and if either of us are worried about him potentially bypassing all of the OTA sessions this summer. With OTAs getting underway this week, Alex and I discuss a few things we are hoping to learn about the 2024 Steelers over the course of the next several weeks. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 95-minute episode and we end it all by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2024 - For Episode 1,172 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander discusses why the 2024 schedule may be just as hard on fans as it appears to be for the Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 2024 - For Episode 1,171 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why Cameron Heyward skipping OTAs isn't a big deal and why he believes the team will work out an extension with him this offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2024 - For Episode 1,170 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 schedule. While it looks tough on paper, there's reason to believe it won't be this tough once the games actually are played. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 133 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora, Joe Clark, and Ross McCorkle get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers' official 2024 schedule with the release coming on Wednesday evening. We go game by game through the first 10 matchups before talking about the tough back half of the schedule from a high level overview. We discuss some of the matchups we look forward to seeing on each team, reasons to be optimistic or worried about each game and how the first half of the schedule is no cakewalk, either. We wrap up the schedule talk by offering up each of our favorite and least favorite parts of the 2024 schedule and by discussing the six division matchups over the final eight weeks of the season. Later in this show, we talk about Cameron Heyward sitting out voluntary OTAs and the possibility of a contract extension. We weigh in on whether or not we want to see an extension, what the alternatives might be, and whether or not Heyward can remain effective as a player for two or three more seasons. Some other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 95-minute episode. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2024 - For Episode 1,169 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that there is no real way to be optimistic about the brutal late-season stretch of games for the Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark lead off the show with a discussion about several aspects of the Steelers' 2024 schedule, which was officially revealed on Wednesday evening. This conversation included the oddities of having all divisional matchups over the final eight weeks, a pair of short weeks preceded by Ravens rivalry games, and much more. They also briefly discuss some oddsmakers predictions with the opening betting spreads now posted, and the Steelers being favored in just six games. They next move on to Cam Heyward reportedly missing voluntary workouts and requesting a contract extension. What would an extension look like? Will it be a distraction to the team? Are they in favor of an extension overall? They answer these questions and more on the topic. Finally, they discuss some ESPN projections posted by Mike Clay this past week in which the Steelers kind of remain the same team year over year with a good defense and a bad offense. They talk about some of the individual projections as well as some unit-wide projections and share their opinions on the model overall. The show is wrapped up by a listener question asking for our record prediction for the 2024 Steelers. Thank you for joining us for this 28-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2024 - For Episode 1,168 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora voices his displeasure with the NFLPA Rookie Premiere taking place this weekend, freezing out offensive linemen from attending the event. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 132 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about some of the supposed 2024 schedule leaks for the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the official version dropping on Wednesday night. If you believe the early leaks, which is dangerous to do, the Steelers will open on the road against the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos and that sets up great early-season storylines if those two games hold true. The Steelers will also supposedly play the Kansas City Chiefs at home on Christmas and that game will presumably be streamed on Netflix to out of market viewers. Throughout the show, supposed leaks come in concerning all of the Steelers 2024 road games so we go over those as they hit Twitter/X. We also go over what the early leaks show when it comes to the supposed 2024 bye week possibilities for the Steelers. Later in this show, Alex and I revisit the offseason situation the Steelers have with RB Najee Harris when it comes to him possibly receiving a contract extension before Week One on the heels of the team declining to pick up his fifth-year option for 2025. We revisit this topic to discuss if some sort of precedent might be involved should the team ultimately decide to sign Harris to an extension this offseason. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 59-minute episode and we end it all by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. We also discuss what to look forward to when it comes to the Friday show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2024 - For Episode 1,167 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that after reportedly kicking the tires on Bud Dupree, the Steelers should just re-sign Markus Golden as OLB4. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 2024 - For Episode 1,166 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses the criticism that Justin Fields has received this offseason and why it is unfair to already write him off as an option in Pittsburgh. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 131 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers signing free agent CB Anthony Averett to a one-year contract after he participated in the team's annual rookie minicamp over the weekend on a tryout basis. With the Steelers 2024 rookie minicamp now in the books, Alex and I give our biggest takeaways to come out over the weekend. We focus mainly on the sides two of the team's draft picks played on the offensive line and what we hope that ultimately transpires into. The Steelers signed five of their seven 2024 draft picks over the weekend so Alex and I discuss that news and why there might be a little holdup in getting OT Troy Fautanu and OC Zach Frazier signed to their rookie contracts. Veteran OLB Bud Dupree won't be back in Pittsburgh this season, so we go over that news of him signing elsewhere over the weekend. The 2024 NFL schedule will officially be released on Wednesday, so Alex and I discuss the few games that have been announced so far. We also attempt to whittle down who the Steelers first game of the 2024 NFL regular season will be. Alex wrote one Monday morning about one main concern he has for each member of the Steelers 2024 draft class, so we recap that post later in this show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 71-minute episode and we end it all by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2024 - For Episode 1,165 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander makes somewhat early predictions as to whether all of the players of the 2024 Steelers rookie class contribute this season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 2024 - For Episode 1,164 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses the chemistry developing between Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick and how it should benefit the Steelers in the short and long term. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2024 - For Episode 1,163 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the problem with the team signing wide receiver Scotty Miller while wondering what the team's plan is for the position moving forward this offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10. 2024 - Season 14, Episode 130 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers signing free agent WR Scotty Miller to a one-year contract since our last show. We discuss what Miller brings to the team, the state of the wide receiver room right now and much more concerning that position group. The Steelers 2024 rookie minicamp gets underway on Friday, so Alex and I go over the roster that was released and several other preview items ahead of the annual event in Pittsburgh. Steelers RB Najee Harris was back in the news on Thursday, and we tell you why. We discuss how we both think it's crazy to believe the report that Harris would have asked the Steelers to not pick up his fifth-year option this offseason. Might former Steelers OLB Bud Dupree be brought back in the coming days, weeks, or months? We attempt to answer those questions on the heels of a Thursday report concerning him. Later in this show, Alex and I are joined by Gregg Bell, who covers the Seattle Seahawks for The News Tribune, and Chris Tomasson, who covers the Denver Broncos for the Denver Gazette. We ask Bell about the possibility of the Steelers acquiring Seahawks WR DK Metcalf via a trade after June 1. We also get his thoughts on new Steelers QB Russell Wilson, who obviously played several years for the Seahawks after starting his NFL career in Seattle. As for our interview with Tomasson, we get his thoughts on if he thinks the Broncos might be looking to trade WR Courtland Sutton at any point during the offseason. We also get his thoughts on Wilson landing with the Steelers after playing the last two seasons with the Broncos in Denver. As always, we ask that you follow Bell and Tomasson on Twitter/X at @gbellseattle and @christomasson, respectively. You can read the work of these two beat writers at https://www.thenewstribune.com/profile/218712645 and https://gazette.com/users/profile/chris%20tomasson/, respectively as well. Alex and I then quickly recap what Bell and Tomasson told us on Friday. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 93-minute episode and we end it all by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2024 - For Episode 1,162 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that putting the Steelers in the conversation of needing a QB in 2025 NFL Draft before they've even played a game in 2024 is unfair to all parties involved. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2024 - On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark kick things off by talking about the addition of WR Scotty Miller to the roster -- not exactly the "significant playmaker" that fans have been on the lookout for over the last couple weeks. They discuss the quantity over quality approach to the current WR room, and the possibility of continuing to add to that room later in the offseason. They then talk about the need at cornerback and some buzz around a reunion with Cam Sutton, and whether or not they see such a move happening given the legal issues he is facing. For the next topic, they discuss Najee Harris' fifth-year option decision and some of the factors that may have led to the Steelers declining it. Was it a good decision, or could it come back to bite the team later? They also talk about some comments by Kevin Colbert on Cameron Heyward's Not Just Football podcast where he discusses trying not to reach for players in the draft, and discuss some of his last several drafts when he was the GM where he was perceived as having reached on a few occasions. The show is wrapped up by Joe's take on the Austin Rivers NFL vs NBA debate, including some comments made by Heyward with his take on the matter. Thank you for joining us for this 28-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2024 - For Episode 1,161 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the most intriguing potential Week 1 matchups for the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 2024 NFL schedule expected to be released soon. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 129 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the ever-dwindling list of free agent wide receivers now available on the heels of recent signings around the NFL. We then look at the state of the wide receiver depth chart that the Pittsburgh Steelers currently have and debate if that group is still one significant player short. Are the Steelers still attempting to maybe trade for a wide receiver? If they are, who would their trade targets be and why? We get into that discussion in the middle of this show. There are a few more Steelers rookie minicamp invites to discuss in this show, so we do just that. Additionally, we discuss the official jersey numbers that have been announced for the members of the 2024 draft class. Alex and I briefly discuss what he saw on tape when it comes to the Steelers fourth round draft pick this year, OG Mason McCormick. We also talk a little bit about another one of the team's seven draft picks this year, ILB Payton Wilson. Former Steelers WR Antonio Brown had some things to say concerning his old team during a recent interview with Jason Whitlock on his show, so we quickly recap those talking points. I update the cash spending of the Steelers now that the draft is over with. We discuss where more cash might be spent moving forwards into the offseason. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 87-minute episode and we end it all by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2024 - For Episode 1,160 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses his belief that the Steelers declining Najee Harris's fifth-year option isn't going to turn him into some locker room malcontent. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2024 - For Episode 1,159 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses his concerns with declining Najee Harris' fifth-year option and possibly relying on Jaylen Warren as the bell cow beyond 2024. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 128 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the upcoming rookie minicamp that the Pittsburgh Steelers will conduct later this week and how it does not appear as though CB Cory Trice Jr. will be eligible to participate in it due to CBA rules. We discuss the fairness of that and more. The Steelers signed WR Marquez Callaway to a futures contract earlier in the offseason and Alex and I discuss his chances of making the 53-man roster in 2024. We talk some about his career to date and his limited special teams exposure in the NFL so far as well. Steelers rookie CB Ryan Watts, the team's final draft pick this year, has some unusually long arms and we pass along some research that Alex has conducted related to that topic. Alex also recently posted a film room on rookie Steelers C Zach Frazier that we recap in this show. We take time to go over the veteran player winners/losers list that Alex put together based on what all has transpired so far this offseason with the Steelers. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 87-minute episode and we end it all by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5, 2024 - For Episode 1,158 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander looks at how Najee Harris's production stacks up against the data for the running back wall and whether that was a factor in the Steelers declining to pick up his fifth-year option. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2024 - For Episode 1,157 on this Saturday Joe Clark discusses the upside of Pittsburgh's offensive line while addressing some questions he has about the unit ahead of offseason workouts. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2024 - For Episode 1,156 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora takes issue with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and his flippant comments about reducing the preseason from three games to two in his quest to move to an 18-game regular season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 127 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers decision to not exercise the fifth-year option on the rookie contract of RB Najee Harris. We go over all aspects of that decision on Harris, what likely led to the declining of the fifth-year option and what the outcomes with the running back might be moving forward. We discuss if we think the Steelers made the right decision with Harris as well. Alex and I go over a short list of players that eventually signed new contracts with their respective teams after initially having their fifth-year options declined. We also discuss what course of action Harris may or may not take for the remainder of the offseason now that his fifth-year option has been declined by the Steelers. After a long discussion about Harris, Alex and I then discuss the possibility of new Steelers QB Justin Fields being used some as a kickoff returner based on what all RB Jaylen Warren said on the topic during his recent interview with Cameron Heyward on his podcast over the weekend. Will Fields even get as much as one snap on the kickoff return team in 2024? We attempt to answer that question. Alex and I then move on to recap the event last few days that former Steelers CB Bryant McFadden has had after his tweet concerning Pittsburgh likely to add a "significant playmaker" soon. We also review what Steelers GM Omar Khan had said in recent interviews concerning the team possibly trading for "significant playmaker" soon. Dur to reader and listener peer pressure this last week, I went down the rabbit hole of the plausibility of the Steelers maybe trading for Seattle seahawks WR DK Metcalf after June 1. We go over the situation the Seahawks have with their salary cap, why they may or may not be interested in trading Metcalf and also go over things related to Seattle that will be worth following these next few weeks. With two more free agent wide receivers, D.J. Chark and Odell Beckham Jr., now agreeing to terms with new teams, Alex and I update the short list of players that the Steelers might could consider adding to their roster in some form or fashion moving forward into the offseason. Finally, we go over the latest players invited to participate in the Steelers upcoming rookie minicamp, which will take place in Pittsburgh next weekend. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 92-minute episode and we end it all by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2024 - With the 2024 NFL Draft in the books, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss the full draft class, and go through each player individually to discuss their fit and the value they brought the Steelers in the draft. The theme was hearts and smarts and three of the players had one specific trait in common. They also discussed the "significant playmaker" watch that has been going on since former Steelers CB Bryant McFadden posted a compelling tweet and later walked it back a bit. The final topic was discussing Jaylen Warrens comments on Justin Fields returning kicks and how feasible that is. They finish the show by answering a listener question. Thank you for joining us for this 35-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2024 - For Episode 1,155 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says the focus shouldn't be on the long-term with new linebacker Payton Wilson and a potential second contract, considering the average lifespan in the NFL. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2024 - For Episode 1,154 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses Omar Khan and the Pittsburgh Steelers' strategy of patience during this year's draft and how it's paying off into creating excellent value and impressive draft classes. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 126 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about some latest news cornering the Pittsburgh Steelers and that includes us going over some players that have been invited to participate in the team's forthcoming rookie minicamp. New Steelers T Troy Fautanu is discussed a little bit early in this show as part of some things he recently said in an interview. We talk some about why he likely slid to the Steelers at 20th overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Steelers GM Omar Khan has conducted several interviews since our last show, so Alex and I recap that the things he had to say that were important. We go over the addition of another wide receiver and cornerback not being imminent at this time and the possibility of veteran CB Cameron Sutton being brought back. We also talk about the status of the recent report restructuring of the contract of OLB Alex Highsmith and how it has yet to hit the NFLPA side yet. Alex recently did a full profile on undrafted free agent RB Daijun Edwards, so we discuss what that longer look showed. We also discuss the two targets contextualizations of new Steelers WR Roman Wilson from his time at Michigan that I have now completed. We also talk a little about the New York Jets seemingly having interest in drafting Wilson this past weekend. Alex also posted his way-too-early 53-man roster prediction for 2024 on the site so we go through that position group by position group. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 90-minute episode and we end it all by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 30, 2024 - For Episode 1,153 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney highlights the Steelers' selection of Texas defensive back Ryan Watts, whom he was high on throughout the pre-draft process. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 29, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 29, 2024 - For Episode 1,152 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses the evolution of the offensive line in Pittsburgh and why this has a chance to be the most complete unit since 2018. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 29, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 125 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about some latest news cornering the Pittsburgh Steelers since the 2024 NFL Draft ended. We go over a few signing bonuses given out to undrafted free agents so far. Where did the Steelers have OT Troy Fautanu ranked on their first-round draft board? We think we might have that answer thanks to a video from the team that Alex dissected. We discuss the possible six players the Steelers had ranked ahead of Fautanu if indeed he was seventh. I have ALMOST finished a complete 2023 target contextualization on new Steelers WR Roman Wilson and with the data now in, Alex and I discuss what that and the tape shows concerning stats, usage, position fit and much more. We also discuss the fact that I will be deep diving the 2021 tape of Wilson as well in the coming days and why. Alex and I both spent time deep diving new Steelers G Mason McCormick and DE Logan Lee so we discuss those two draft picks more in-depth during this Monday show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 76-minute episode and we end it all by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 28, 2024 - For Episode 1,151 on this Sunday afternoon, Melanie Friedlander talks about why she is starting to feel optimistic about the 2024 Steelers and their potential. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 28, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 124 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Sunday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the selections Pittsburgh Steelers made on Saturday in the fourth and sixth rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft. We start with the Steelers' selection of G Mason McCormick and then go on to talk about the sixth-round selections of DE Logan Lee and CB Ryan Watts. We go over the good and bad and value of each player and what the tape that we have seen so far says about each. The Steelers also reportedly agreed to terms with five undrafted free agents so far and have invited at least two players to rookie minicamp, so we discuss what all we know about that group. We look at the Steelers 2024 draft class as a whole later in the show and also discuss some holes the team is likely to fill at a few positions moving forward into the offseason. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 87-minute episode and we end it all by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 27, 2024 - For Episode 1,150 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark gives GM Omar Khan props for not panicking to move up the board and watching the board break perfectly for the team. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 27, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 123 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Saturday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the selections Pittsburgh Steelers made on Friday in the second and third rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft. We start with the Steelers selection of C Zach Frazier and then go on to talk about the third-round selections of WR Roman Wilson and ILB Payton Wilson. We go over the good and bad and value of each player and what the tape says about each. The Steelers have reportedly met recently with former Steelers CB Cameron Sutton, so we discuss that breaking Saturday morning news. Later in the show, Alex and I discuss the Steelers needs ahead of the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft. We also talk about several potential targets the team might have beginning in the fourth round. We even talk a little about some potential undrafted free agent targets in this show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 70-minute episode. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 26, 2024 - For Episode 1,149 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers drafting Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu, how the team got great value, and why it shows the Steelers are truly staying to their roster-building model. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 26, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 122 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers selecting OT Troy Fautanu out of Washington at 20th overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night. We discuss what the tape tells us about Fautanu, why he likely fell to the Steelers in the first round, his potential side and position fit in Pittsburgh and more. We go over some measurables and stats related to Fautanu, him growing up a fan of the Steelers and what GM Omar Khan and HC Mike Tomlin had to say about him during the post-selection press conference. With the second day of the 2024 NFL Draft resuming on Friday, Alex and I discuss the needs the Steelers still have, and we go over potential targets for their three scheduled selections. We build a pretty lengthy target list that covers several positions. Might the San Francisco 49ers still wind up trading a wide receiver on the heels of them drafting former Florida WR Ricky Pearsall Thursday night? We discuss that topic and wonder if the 49ers might be interested in trading away WR Jauan Jennings if they decide to keep Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. We also discuss the Samuel cap charge and how it might be very tough for the Steelers to trade for him. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 76-minute episode, and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 25, 2024 - For Episode 1,148 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney believes that the Steelers' first-round pick will come down to two players: Duke's Graham Barton and Georgia's Amarius Mims. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 25, 2024 - On this special episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark go through their final all-round mock drafts for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the afternoon ahead of the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. They talk about each prospect in their mocks, their reasoning for each pick, and which positions maybe received less-than-ideal placement in the mock. They then briefly talk about the Alex Highsmith restructure which could open the way for a draft-day trade with the extra cap space they created, and finished the show with a listener question. Thank you for joining us for this 36-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 24, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 121 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, the second one of the day, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly recently restructuring the contract of OLB Alex Highsmith, the timing of it, and what it might mean right ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft taking place. We break down the actual Highsmith restructure details, the 2024 salary cap space cleared, and how much under the Steelers sit now ahead of the start of the 2024 NFL Draft. While the Highsmith contract restructuring isn’t huge news in the grand scheme of things, the timing of it is and we tell you why that is. Could this mean that Steelers are earnestly attempting to trade for a wide receiver such as Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers or Courtland Sutton of the Denver Broncos? We dive deeper into attempting to answer that question again. We make sure to ponder if there would be any other reason to restructure Highsmith’s contract this early in the offseason, and specifically right ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft getting underway. We attempt to address what a new contract for Aiyuk or Sutton might look like right now and on the heels of yet another NFL wide receiver signing a mega extension. Alex and I also ponder what sort of trade compensation might be involved when it comes to trading for either Brandon Aiyuk or Sutton in the next few days. In total, this emergency episode is just 35-minutes in length, and we appreciate everyone listening. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 24, 2024 - For Episode 1,147 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses his final Pittsburgh Steelers mock draft, and why he's less confident in his final predictions compared to 2023. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 24, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 120 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the mock draft process during the offseason and why I loathe having to do at least one. We move on to discuss the rumors floating around concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft getting underway on Thursday night. Most of those rumors are related to possible trades the Steelers could make in the coming days. There are a few nuggets to cover so we do just that. Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger chimed in Wednesday morning with his thoughts on the needs the Steelers have ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. We discuss the direction he thinks the Steelers should go in the first round when it comes to a position. Today is the 20th anniversary of the Steelers drafting Roethlisberger, so we talk about where we both were when that happened in 2004. Alex and I then dive into our final mock drafts for the Steelers that are now live on the site. We go pick-by-pick and discuss reasons for each selection. We also discuss several players we considered mocking to the Steelers in various rounds. Is the weight of Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson a feature or a bug? We have a brief discussion about him during this show. We close this show out by going through each of the position groups ahead of the draft and which prospects within them seem like potential Steelers' selections. We also discuss our podcasting plans for the upcoming draft weekend. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 23, 2024 - For Episode 1,146 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney details two of "his guys" in the upcoming 2024 Draft Class. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 23, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 119 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this special Tuesday show, Alex Kozora and I welcome several of our site contributors to the show for a 2024 pre-draft roundtable discussion. In this show, Alex and I joined by site contributors Josh Carney, Jonathan Heitritter, Tom Mead, Joe Clark, Ross McCorkle, Jim Hester, and Steven Pavelka to talk 2024 draft prospects for the Pittsburgh Steelers and much more. We make sure to hit on various position groups in this show along with potential best fits for the Steelers. We make sure to rotate through all of our contributors as much as possible throughout this show as well. If you love draft talk and the Steelers, you should love this nearly two-hour long show ahead of the real thing getting underway Thursday night. Below are the Twitter/X accounts of all of our contributors we had on this show as roundtable guests. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 22, 2024 - For Episode 1,145 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about Mike Tomlin's WR room comments from the pre-draft press conference ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 22, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 118 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to parsing the annual Pittsburgh Steelers pre-draft press conference that took place earlier in the day. We go over the main takeaways from what all Steelers GM Omar Khan and HC Mike Tomlin said and didn’t say on Monday as the team makes their final preparations for the 2024 NFL Draft, which will get underway Thursday night. We talk about Tomlin's comments on his pro day actions, the team possibly selecting a quarterback in the later rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft and much more. We also go over the loose health updates that were given on CB Cory Trice Jr. and ILB Cole Holcomb on Monday. How likely is it that the Steelers will trade down in the first round Thursday night based on what Khan said on Monday? We make sure to deep dive into that topic once again in this episode. Did Khan or Tomlin say anything on Monday that influenced any of our current thoughts on what may or may not happen during the 2024 NFL Draft? We have that discussion briefly. Former LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. is seemingly being linked as the Steelers possible first round selection to start this week, so we discuss those major media rumblings later on in this Monday show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 75-minute episode, and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 21, 2024 - For Episode 1,144 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander discusses why, regardless of the endless preparation we do, it's challenging to predict how a team's draft will turn out. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 20, 2024 - For Episode 1,143 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why this draft is one of the most important ones the Steelers have had in years. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 19, 2024 - For Episode 1,142 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the intrigue in Pittsburgh Steelers pre-draft visitor OT Travis Clayton, an International Pathway Program player from the United Kingdom and potential Steelers version of Jordan Mailata. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 19, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 117 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about his livestreamed mock draft Thursday night and how he did a great job of overcoming it going off the rails in several areas. With the 2024 NFL Draft now less than a week away, Alex and I discuss the conundrum the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have in the first round when it comes to them possibly needing to pick between the tackle and center positions. We discuss which position is really the greatest need of the two and how the rest of the draft could become really messy should a tackle be chosen in the first round. Alex has completed a few more ‘What The Steelers Look For’ studies since our last show and so we discuss the results uncovered when he addressed the inside linebacker and interior offensive linemen positions. How soon should the Steelers address the cornerback position in this year's draft? Could Michigan CB Mike Sainristil slide to 84th overall due to his height? If he doesn’t, which cornerback that fits in the slot might still be on the board come the 84th overall selection? How big of need is defensive line and inside linebacker in this year's draft and might one or both positions be addressed within the first four picks? We discuss that topic some during this show. Steelers CB Cory Trice Jr. seems to be on track to participate in the team's rookie minicamp this year, so we talk a little bit about his prospects moving forward into the summer. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 97-minute episode, and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 18, 2024 - On this weekly episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle kick things off by wishing a very special happy birthday to Steelers Depot on its 16th anniversary. They then dive right into the week's topics and discuss the finalized list of pre-draft visitors including a high level overview of the number of players at each position that came to town and some surprising names to consider, including some top inside linebackers that were added to the list over the last few days. Next, they talk about something said by CBS Sports' Aditi Kinkhabwala stating that the Steelers could potentially draft a quarterback at some point with QB coach Tom Arth doing his due diligence. Which prospects have the Steelers shown interest in, and how late in the draft could a QB be drafted? They wrap up the topics with talking about some words from Post-Gazette insider Gerry Dulac, stating his opinion that the Steelers will select Duke OL Graham Barton in the first round and some thoughts on the WR2 situation in Pittsburgh. The show is wrapped up by a voicemail question from a listener about the prospects of trading up or down in the draft. Thank you for joining us for this 31-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 18, 2024 - For Episode 1,141 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney makes an appeal to the Pittsburgh Steelers to bring back the gray facemasks for the 70s throwbacks, along with the yellow helmets from the 50s. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 17, 2024 - For Episode 1,140 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the importance of Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton coming into Pittsburgh for a pre-draft visit on Tuesday, increasing his odds of becoming the Steelers' pick. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 17, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 116 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to the big news from Tuesday, which was former Duke OL Graham Barton finally having a pre-draft visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers. We discuss what a big deal that is when it comes to him potentially being the team's first round draft pick this year. North Carolina State LB Payton Wilson was also in for a pre-draft visit on Tuesday, so Alex and I discuss him a bit as well. Later in the show, Alex and I go over the three players who were brought in for pre-draft visits on Wednesday. Is former Washington OL Troy Fautanu a tackle or guard at the NFL level? Alex and I discuss that topic during the show and mainly due to his height versus arm length. We discuss him potentially being a center convert like Barton should the Steelers ultimately draft him. Alex has started his annual "What The Steelers Look For" studies when it comes to the NFL Draft and specific positions and with him now completing the wide receiver and defensive end positions for 2024, we look at what his results show. We also discuss the lack of players doing all of the drills throughout the pre-draft process and what that might mean for Alex's studies moving forward. As part of the wide receiver box checking, I attempt to build the list out even more at that position based on projections. More betting odds concerning several draft prospects have started to surface so we mix a few of those into our Wednesday podcast episode. We make a quick run through of the Steelers' 2024 pre-draft visitor list as it sits right now. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 109-minute episode, and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 16, 2024 - For Episode 1,139 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney wonders if there is more to second-year offensive lineman Spencer Anderson spending time with quarterback Russell Wilson in recent days. Could he be a potential answer at center? steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 15, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 14, 2024 - For Episode 1,138 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses the pre-draft visitors at the center position, including some conversion prospects, and talks about why the Steelers are better equipped to handle a position switch this time around. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 15, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 115 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, which was recorded late Sunday evening, Alex Kozora and I go over his Sunday post which recapped the “Blue's Clues” related to the Pittsburgh Steelers and their possible first round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. We discuss the short list of players that qualify to be the Steelers first round draft pick this year based solely on GM Omar Khan and HC Mike Tomlin being present at their respective pro days. We spend extra time discussing if one of three Alabama products on the list could wind up being Pittsburgh's first round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Alex and I also discuss which players have the best chance of breaking the Khan/Tomlin pro day attendance streak this year. San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk was back in the news because of something his agent tweeted on Sunday, and we tell you why. We also discuss the Steelers' biggest hurdles to get over when it comes to them possibly trading for one of Aiyuk or Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins. Alex has started his annual "What The Steelers Look For" studies when it comes to the NFL Draft and specific positions and with his post on the tackle now up on the site, we review what the data says. We discuss the two tacklers the Steelers seem most likely to draft after the first round if they fail to address the position with their first selection. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 70-minute episode, and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 14, 2024 - For Episode 1,137 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about whether the Steelers should take the risk of drafting a player only to move him to a new position. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 13, 2024 - For Episode 1,136 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why he finds it difficult to see the Steelers pulling off a major trade for a wide receiver between now and the Draft. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 12, 2024 - For Episode 1,135 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive line dilemma, wondering if the team will address the position on Day Two or Day Three of the 2024 NFL Draft. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 12, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 114 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers signing free agent K Matthew Wright on Wednesday. We go over what Wright’s addition means, his contract, and much more. We also look at the available 2024 salary cap space the Steelers have after signing Wright. The Steelers have had several more players in for pre-draft visits since our Wednesday show, so Alex and I recap all of that news and much more as this part of the offseason comes to a close. Are you ready for a long discussion about centers and the 2024 NFL Draft? We hope so because Alex and I discuss everything related to the top three ranked centers in this draft class, Graham Barton, Jackson Powers-Johnson, and Zach Frazier. Should teams be looking at Barton as a guard? Are the Dallas Cowboys destined to select one of Barton or Powers-Johnson in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft? Who else needs a center in the first two rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft? We attempt to answer those questions in this show. Will the Steelers ultimately need to trade up in the second round to secure one of Barton, Powers-Johnson, or Frazier? We address that question and look at one plausible trade scenario in this show. We go over several historical aspects related to the center position and NFL Drafts during this show as well. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 109-minute episode, and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 11, 2024 - For Episode 1,134 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that if the Steelers are truly trying to get something done via trade at the wide receiver position, GM Omar Khan has to swing big, or don't make a move at all. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 11, 2024 - For Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle's weekly segment of The Depot Dive, they get right into talking about a recent discussion from Jason La Canfora about the Steelers still being in the trade market for a wide receiver, stating that they could be looking right up until their pick at 20th overall in the upcoming draft. We go through a list of receivers around the league who could make some sense, and discuss what trade compensation we would be comfortable with the team giving away. Next, we move into a discussion on the Steelers over/under win total projections and discussed why we think 8.5 is too low, with a caveat that the schedule and the caliber of opposing quarterbacks will be much more difficult in 2024. We wrap up the show talking about Dane Brugler mentioning that Troy Fautanu is capable of being a five-position player on the offensive line which could make sense why the Steelers have shown such heavy interest in a college left tackle. That leads us into a discussion on Duke Manyweather stating that starting-caliber centers can be found "four rounds deep" in the draft and who our favorite prospects are in the middle rounds at the position. If you have a question that you want answered on next week's show, call (412) 254-3145 for a chance to have your question answered next episode. Thank you for joining us for this 27-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 10, 2024 - For Episode 1,133 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses why teams typically "double-dip" in the NFL draft, taking two of one position, and why it's usually not their plan or intent. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 10, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 113 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the New York Giants signing former Pittsburgh Steelers WR Miles Boykin on Tuesday. That discussion focuses on the Steelers now having lost their two special teams gunners so far this offseason in Boykin and CB James Pierre. The Steelers keep adding to their pre-draft visitor list, so we talk about the most recent players visiting Pittsburgh. We spend a lot of time talking about former Texas WR Adonai Mitchell and where he ranks in this year's draft class at the position and if he could be in play as the 20th overall selection. Later in the show, we discuss the Steelers having former Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson in on Wednesday as one of their two pre-draft visitors and the significance of that happening. Alex and I go over the contract details related to new Steelers TE MyCole Pruitt and where that leaves the team at in terms of available 2024 salary cap space. We also discuss the redistribution of cash the Steelers have had since early February as part of their offseason roster reshaping. Alex and I have a spirited discussion about the possibility of the Steelers signing RB Jaylen Warren to a contract extension this offseason and what a new average per year amount might look like if they do. With Wednesday being the release of the annual Dane Brugler draft guide on The Athletic, Alex and I dive into some of his positional rankings in this show. We focus on the center, tackle, wide receiver, defensive tackle, and cornerback positions when it comes to Brugler's draft guide in relation to the Steelers needs. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 111-minute episode, and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 9, 2024 - For Episode 1,132 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses the depth of the center class in the 2024 NFL Draft and how the Steelers could benefit from waiting until the middle rounds to take one. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 8, 2024 - For Episode 1,131 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle makes the case for trading up to acquire LSU DL Maason Smith if he is available at the top of the third round. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 8, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 112 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking former Rutgers CB Max Melton reportedly having a pre-draft visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. We discuss how he would fit in with the Steelers and how we have yet to find anyone from the organization at his pro day. We talk about the Steelers possibly double-dipping at the cornerback position in this year's draft. The Steelers have seemingly shown quite a bit of interest in former Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley throughout the pre-draft process, so we discuss what the tape and analytics say about him and his potential fit in Pittsburgh. Will the Steelers trade up or down in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft? Alex and I discuss those possibilities in this show and go over the history of first round trades made by the Steelers dating back to 2000. We also talk about which round in this year’s draft that the Steelers are most likely to trade up in and why. Former Ferris State CB Shon Stephens will reportedly come to Pittsburgh for a pre-draft visit, so Alex and I discuss the cousin of CB Jory Porter Jr. just a little in this show. We also discuss slot cornerback options for the Steelers in this year's draft and the five primary players we think the team might target. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 68-minute episode, and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 7, 2024 - For Episode 1,130 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander makes the argument why the Steelers should still work on bringing back their own UFAs or risk losing them. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 6, 2024 - For Episode 1,129 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses the possibility of the Steelers doubling up at cornerback or wide receiver in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 4, 2024 - A new weekly segment here on Steelers Depot, Joe Clark and I will be hosting a video podcast every Thursday where we deep dive into some of the week's biggest Steelers topics. This week we discussed recent pre-draft visitors and some of the news from the end of the pro day circuit including WVU C Zach Frazier's performance at the Big 12 pro day. We also discuss LSU Maason Smith coming in for a visit and how he meets a lot of what the Steelers look for in defensive linemen before wrapping up the segment with the latest pre-draft visitor news including Clemson CB Nate Wiggins and WR Luke McCaffrey. We then move on to Russell Wilson and Justin Fields talk to discuss what the dynamic may be at the quarterback position for the team this season. We discuss the likelihood of Fields starting some games in 2024, the contract situation with no QBs signed past 2024, and whether or not Fields will receive an extension prior to the start of the season. We wrap things up with discussing a few of the latest mock draft scenarios that are floating around on the internet including Alex Kozora's all-round mock draft from earlier this week. If you have a question that you want answered on next week's show, call (412) 254-3145 for a chance to have your question answered next episode. Thank you for joining us for this 41-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 5, 2024 - For Episode 1,128 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the changing nature of NFL trades, once reluctant to accept draft picks beyond the upcoming draft to now a league that follows the NBA model of future capital. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 5, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 111 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the new show we have developed and released for the site that is hosted by Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle. We move on to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers agreeing to terms with TE MyCole Pruitt, formerly of the Atlanta Falcons. We discuss Pruitt's 2023 tape, his fit in Pittsburgh and his previous associations with new OC Artur Smith and more. Will the Steelers really carry four tight ends, three running backs and five wide receivers as part of their 2024 53-man roster? We discuss that topic along with the team again likely to carry three quarterbacks. The Steelers had three more pre-draft visitors in on Thursday and that list was headlined by former Clemson CB Nate Wiggins. We discuss those three players and the possibility of Wiggins being the Steelers first round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. We have more talk about former Duke OL Graham Barton in this show and that is because I went back and watched two games of his at center from the 2020 season since our last show. We discuss what that tape showed and much more related to Barton, who seems very much in the mix to be drafted by the Steelers this year. The new Steelers players now have their new jersey numbers so Alex and I run down that list. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 90-minute episode, and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 4, 2024 - For Episode 1,127 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about the inconsistency in which the Steelers pick and choose when or how to reissue jersey numbers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 3, 2024 - For Episode 1,126 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why you could argue for the Pittsburgh Steelers to avoid drafting an offensive tackle early in the NFL Draft, leaving Dan Moore Jr. on the left side and Broderick Jones on the right. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 3, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 110 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking more about the recent visitors that the Pittsburgh Steelers have had this week. Most of those are draft related visitors with one other being a free agent inside linebacker. We go over the full list of visitors, what they all likely mean and much more. Alex released his most recent mock draft a few days ago so we tear through that pick-by-pick. We spend extra time on his first-round player, Duke OL Graham Barton, as we finally get around to having a longer discussion on him. Alex and I discuss the NFL's Performance-Based Pay program in this show and how I have spent way too much time trying to reverse engineer the formula for that and why. We also take time in this show to discuss the outlook for the Steelers when it comes to them potentially receiving any compensatory draft picks next offseason. We also talk about the contract details related to the team's four most recent signings and where the Steelers now sit salary cap wise for 2024 on this Wednesday. Will the Steelers sign one or both of their top two running backs to contract extensions this offseason? We address the situations and plausibility of that happening for Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren quite thoroughly. We quick go over the Wednesday pre-draft visitors the Steelers now have in Pittsburgh and also discuss the Wednesday breaking news of the Buffalo Bills trading WR Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 85-minute episode, and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 2, 2024 - For Episode 1,125 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about former Steelers CB Ike Taylor on the pro day trail despite not being listed as a scout on the team website. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1, 2024 - For Episode 1,124 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about the urgency of drafting a center in the 2024 NFL Draft and the history of centers being taken in the early rounds. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 109 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking more about the recent Big 12 pro day and specifically, the results that former West Virginia C Zach Frazier turned in. We discuss Frazier's draft stock at this point in the offseason. Where will the Steelers select a center in this year's draft, and do they run the risk of missing out on one of the top three if they don't select one in the first round? We talk about that topic some and both still wonder if the team might add a veteran center to their roster ahead of the draft. Alex took part in the annual Walk the Mock draft over the weekend, so we discuss that two-round exercise and who he wound up selecting for the Steelers with the two picks. Where has Steelers defensive backs coach Grady Brown been throughout the pro day cycle and is it concerning that we have yet to spot him at any colleges so far through our deep examinations? Alex and I discuss the updated pro day and pre-draft visitor trackers on this Monday. We discuss what stood out in the recent play-by-play contextualizations that I posted that revolve around the 2023 touchdown passes thrown by the Steelers top new quarterbacks, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 73-minute episode, and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 31, 2024 - For Episode 1,123 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander looks at some of the past missed opportunities in drafting offensive lineman and how important it is for the Steelers to get it right this year. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 30, 2024 - For Episode 1,122 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark talks about the Cordarrelle Patterson signing being one that's emblematic of the Steelers commitment to winning they've shown this offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 29, 2024 - For Episode 1,121 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora shares his thoughts on the NFL banning the "hip drop" tackle and what the league should do to show defenders the proper way to tackle to help them accept the rule change. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 29, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 108 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Thursday report that indicated the Pittsburgh Steelers have a pre-draft visit scheduled with former Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. We go over why maybe Penix is being brought in, the chances of the Steelers selecting him in the 2024 NFL Draft and more. The Steelers continue to be busy on the pro draft trail, so Alex and I discuss where all we have spotted members of the team's personnel the last few days. We talk specifically about where several coordinators and position coaches have been spotted the last few days and who they likely went to see, specifically. Is former Duke OL Graham Barton being overrated or underrated so far during the pre-draft process and would the Steelers seriously consider selecting him in the first round at 20th overall without GM Omar Khan and HC Mike Tomlin not being present at his Thursday pro day? The Steelers certainly seem destined to select an inside linebacker at some point during this year's draft and we tell you why we both believe that. Alex and I take time in this show to recap the logical and legitimate first round selection candidates so far based on all of the usual clues the team has given as far as pro days go. It's a short list overall, and it seems like former Georgia OT Amarius Mims is the proverbial leader in the clubhouse at this point. We also explain why we will be looking closely at the Big 12 pro day sessions that remain on the calendar this week. Have the Steelers’ collective actions so far since the start of the new league been overrated? Have they spent as much collective cash as we thought they might? We discuss those topics a little bit in this show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 91-minute episode, and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 28, 2024 - For Episode 1,120 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses the latest news regarding Georgia OT Amarius Mims and the Steelers, seemingly making the hulking Bulldogs' product the clear frontrunner for Pittsburgh's first-round pick in the draft. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 27, 2024 - For Episode 1,119 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why the Pittsburgh Steelers signed new RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson and how it shows the organization's continued offseason theme of urgency and decisiveness. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 27, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 107 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to the big news on Tuesday concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers agreeing to terms with KR/RB Cordarrelle Patterson on a two-year, $6 million contract. We discuss the timing of Patterson’s signing related to the new kickoff rule being passed on Tuesday and what he adds to the team on the offensive side of the football as well. We go deep into his fit with the Steelers which mainly revolves around his kick returning abilities. Alex and I dig deep into the new kickoff rule and the impact it might have not only on the actual play, but the personnel used on special teams as well. We discuss if we like the rule change overall. The Steelers also recently signed DL Dean Lowry and QB Kyle Allen so Alex and I give our initial thoughts of their additions to the 2024 roster. We also provide extended thoughts on the recent addition of WR Quez Watkins, who we talked a little about during our Monday podcast. Steelers team president Art Rooney II and general manager Omar Khan both talked some at the annual league meetings in Orlando, Fla., so Alex and I go over the main talking points provided by each the last few days. Several other rule changes were passed at the league meetings this week so Alex and I discuss some of the notable ones and the expected impact each might have. With four new players agreeing to terms with the Steelers this past week, I provide a 2024 team salary cap update based on projections of those new deals. Alex and I discuss what other positions the Steelers might address in free agency moving forward and what those contracts might ultimately look like. The Steelers remain busy in the pre-draft process, so we discuss the team's most recent visitor and where all personnel have been spotted around the country when it comes to their scouting of players. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 111-minute episode, and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 26, 2024 - For Episode 1,118 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses the signing of veteran WR Quez Watkins and what his outlook is with the team following two disappointing seasons in Philadelphia. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 25, 2024 - For Episode 1,117 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses Mike Tomlin's "pole position" analogy in the quarterback competition and what it means for Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 25, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 106 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I discuss the morning news of the Pittsburgh Steelers signing former Philadelphia Eagles WR Quez Watkins to a one-year contract. We address how he fits on the team and what he brings to the Steelers. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin has now talked twice at the annual meetings in Orlando, Florida and that resulted in him producing quite a few talking points on various topics. Alex and I spend the bulk of this show going over all of the main things that Tomlin had to say on Sunday evening and Monday morning. We discuss the Steelers pecking order at the quarterback position, Broderick Jones potentially moving to left tackle, the draft related to the center and wide receiver positions, the health of ILB Cole Holcomb and DT Cameron Heyward, and much, much more on the heels of Tomlin's recent media comments. Some NFL rule changes are on the way with the most notable one being related to the hip-drop tackle. Alex and I spend a little time discussing that set of topics in this show. Later in this show, Alex and I once again revisit the situation with San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk and this was before the GM John Lynch spoke to the media on Monday morning. We go over the 49ers current cap and financial situations as it relates to them not being guaranteed to trade Aiyuk. Alex and I also discuss where the Steelers currently sit in cash spending at this point of the offseason and what that might mean when it comes to more signings happening. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 107-minute episode and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 24, 2024 - For Episode 1,116 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about the unprecedented turnover we're seeing on the Steelers offense and why that is potentially just what this team needs. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 23, 2024 - For Episode 1,115 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark looks at some options the Steelers have when it comes to determining who their quarterback is beyond this season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 22, 2024 - For Episode 1,114 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains that despite the Steelers making several upgrades in free agency, they have plenty of positions left to fill. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 22, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 105 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers and their pre-draft processes. This includes us discussing the growing list of pre-draft visitors, pro day sightings and much more. As expected, the steelers have a large contingent at the Michigan pro day on Friday and that includes GM Omar Khan and HC Mike Tomlin being present. We discuss if the Steelers will indeed wind up drafting a Michigan player this year and if so, which player or players that might ultimately be. We also go over where some recent position coaches have been spotted on the pro day circuit. Former Steelers CB Cameron Sutton is unfortunately in the news this week due to him being wanted by Florida police. We update what has happened with him and how the Detroit Lions have now parted ways with him as of Thursday evening. We go over what the Steelers have done so far since the 2024 NFL league year got underway last Wednesday and how we thought the team might have made another addition or two this week. We review the cash spent so far in the new league year. I pass along a new 2024 salary cap update for the Steelers during this Friday show and that leads to us having a long tin foil hat conversation about Pittsburgh potentially trading for San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk. While we addressed the Aiyuk plausibility in our last show, we go much deeper with some theories related to that topic in this show and especially when it comes to current salary cap space and cash spent. We make sure to discuss trade compensation possibilities when it comes to Aiyuk as well. The Steelers still have a few holes that it feels like they should fill before the 2024 NFL Draft rolls around, so Alex and I make sure to hit on that topic in this show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 87-minute episode and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 21, 2024 - For Episode 1,113 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses the Steelers clearly improving this offseason top to bottom, yet somehow still being viewed as a bottom half team in the AFC. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 20, 2024 - For Episode 1,112 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora argues why Justin Fields needs to see the field regardless of whether or not he ends up being the backup. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 20, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 104 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to the news regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers and their latest addition to the coaching staff, Anthony Midget. Will the Steelers trade for San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk? Is such a trade plausible and should the Steelers consider such a trade? Alex and I have a lengthy conversation about Brandon Aiyuk, and we attempt to answer several of those questions and more. We go deep into what a potential trade for Aiyuk would look like. We also go over the news that free agent WR Mike Williams has agreed to terms with the New York Jets on a one-year contract after visiting with them on Tuesday. Forker Steelers QB Kenny Pickett recently held his introductory press conference with his new team, the Philadelphia Eagles, so Alex and I quickly go over that event. The Steelers continue to make their annual pro day rounds in addition to scheduling pre-draft visitors, so Alex and I update what we know about those two topics since our last show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 68-minute episode and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 19, 2024 - For Episode 1,111 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses the need for competition at all positions in pro football, including the quarterback position. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 18, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 18, 2024 - For Episode 1,110 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about the critical decisions ahead at the quarterback position to balance the short and long term goals of the team. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 18, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 103 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to the news regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers reworking the contract of new CB Donte Jackson after trading for him last week. We go over the details of Jackson’s new contract and where that puts the Steelers right now as far as their 2024 salary cap situation goes. The Steelers are now set to bring in free agent WR Mike Williams later this week, so Alex and I discuss that news, the potential of him signing with the team, and his possible fit in Pittsburgh when it comes to the offense. We move on to talk more about new Steelers QB Justin Fields and that includes his play to date, his upside, how he might be used in the offseason 2024 as a backup to Russell Wilson and much more. We also discuss the possibility of the Steelers attempting to sign Fields to some sort of short contract extension at some point during the remainder of the offseason. How did the Steelers fail former QB Kenny Pickett in his two seasons with the team? We attempt to answer that question on the heels of the Steelers trading Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 97-minute episode and we end things by answering several emails that we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 17, 2024 - For Episode 1,109 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains that while Kenny Pickett may have played the hostage, he wrote the story of his disastrous exit from Pittsburgh. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 17, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 102 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Sunday show, which was recorded very late on Saturday night, Alex Kozora and I get right to the news of the Pittsburgh Steelers acquiring QB Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears via a trade earlier in the day. Alex and I discuss the compensation value that the Steelers had in trading for Fields and how the Bears effectively just had to give him away to him. We talk about how Fields' trade value seemingly rotted away this offseason. We go over the links the Steelers have to Fields dating back his draft year, what the tape says about him and his fit in the Pittsburgh quarterback room. We also discuss his contract situation and the fifth-year option decision the Steelers have on him these next several weeks. After fully discussing Fields, Alex and I give more extended thoughts on the Steelers trading away QB Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles and how there have been more reports that have come out on everything related to him. After discussing Pickett, Alex and I move forward to talk about new Steelers WR Van Jefferson, who reportedly has agreed to a one-year contract with the team since our last show. We talk about how he fits in with the Steelers and what his recent tape says about him as well. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 70-minute episode and we end things by answering one email that we received from a listener. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 16, 2024 - For Episode 1,108 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark expresses his excitement at the Kenny Pickett trade and getting him off the team. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 15, 2024 - For Episode 1,107 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why the Pittsburgh Steelers signing veteran safety DeShon Elliott is a strong and sensible addition that didn't require breaking the bank. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 15, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 101 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, which really goes off the rails quickly halfway through it, Alex Kozora and I start by reviewing the introductory press conferences that were given by QB Russell Wilson, LB Patrick Queen and S DeShon Elliott earlier in the day. We cover the main talking points from each. With Elliott being a new addition since our last show we discuss what all he brings to the Steelers and the role he'll likely have in the defense. Alex and I then recap the re-signings of three Steelers players, LS Christian Kuntz, S Miles Killebrew, and DT Montravius Adams. We briefly discuss what is known and not known about those contracts as well. Alex and I then react to the Friday news of QB Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles in real-time. We go over the tweets as they come regarding things known about that trade. It makes for an interesting show from that point forward. We then wonder about the ways the Steelers will go about filling their quarterback room on the heels of them trading away Pickett. Alex and I then go over some pre-draft visitor news in addition to the several pro day sightings related to the Steelers. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 48-minute episode. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 14, 2024 - For Episode 1,106 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney states his case for why he feels it's unfair to call new Pittsburgh Steelers' LB Patrick Queen a product of Roquan Smith, considering the past play of linebackers next to Smith during his time in Chicago. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 13, 2024 - For Episode 1,105 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers signing former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen and the great value contract they agreed to. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 13, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 100 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, which was recorded late Tuesday night, Alex Kozora and I get right to recapping the busy day that the Pittsburgh Steelers had ahead of the new league year starting on Wednesday afternoon. Alex and I start with the Tuesday news concerning the Steelers trading WR Diontae Johnson to the Panthers in exchange for CB Donte Jackson. We try to answer the why related to Johnson being traded and then move on to discuss the arrival of Jackson to the team. We attack this discussion from every angle and the impact, if any, it might have on the rest of free agency and the draft. As part of the trade discussion, Alex and I discuss the initial salary cap impact of it. We also discuss the possibility of Jackson’s contract being adjusted in some way, shape, or form upon his arrival to the team. We go over what that might look like if something related to his contract does happen. We move to discuss the Steelers agreeing to terms with former Baltimore Ravens LB Patrick Queen on Tuesday. We go over his play to date, what his tape says, and what all HC Mike Tomlin has said about the linebacker in the past. We discuss his fit with the Steelers and what it means to the position group overall. We also discuss the Queen contract and specifically how it's such a great deal for the Steelers. The Steelers also came to terms with former Houston Texans P Cameron Johnston so we set aside some time to discuss everything related to him joining the team. We discuss his contract, stats to date and more. As you would expect, we update the Steelers 2024 salary cap situation as the team sits right now. What will the Steelers attack in free agency moving forward? Alex and I make sure to attempt to answer that question later in the show. The Steelers have been busy on the pro day circuit since our last show so Alex and I update the sightings and what they may or may not mean when it comes to looking forward to the 2024 NFL Draft. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 84-minute episode and we end it by answering a few questions we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 12, 2024 - For Episode 1,104 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses Monday's developments at the center position in free agency and brings his previous concerns about cutting Mason Cole back to the forefront. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 11, 2024 - For Episode 1,103 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about what the Russell Wilson signing means for Kenny Pickett and the future of the QB position in Pittsburgh. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 11, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 99 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the news of the Pittsburgh Steelers signing veteran QB Russell Wilson. We look at the addition of Wilson from all angles and the expectation that he will be the team's Week One starter in 2024. We also discuss what the Wilson signing means for QB Kenny Pickett moving forward. The signing of Wilson also means that QB Mason Rudolph is unlikely to re-sign so we discuss that topic in addition to the team still needing to add two more quarterbacks to their roster this offseason. Will one of those come via a late draft pick? How much better will the Steelers be in 2024 if Wilson is the team's starter and can the team at least win a playoff game? What does Wilson need to do to make the Steelers offense more competitive? We discuss all of those things. The Steelers released WR Allen Robinson II after our Friday show ended so we discuss that news along with the team re-signing DT Breiden Fehoko. What will happen to Steelers WR Diontae Johnson in this next week? Will he be traded? Alex and I revisit that topic and discuss what it would take for us to deal Johnson at this point. Alex released a new mock draft ahead of the NFL legal tampering period starting on Monday, so we go over his seven selections thoroughly. How much cash will the Steelers spend in free agency this year? Alex and I go over my projection related to that topic. We also go over the positions the Steelers are likely to add via free agency this year and what the max value might be when it comes to the team's top one or two signings in the coming weeks. Alex and I also address the Steelers own unrestricted free agents and which ones are likely to be re-signed. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 101-minute episode and we end it by answering a few questions we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 10, 2024 - For Episode 1,102 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about why the Steelers shouldn't make the same mistake with Broderick Jones that they did with Kevin Dotson. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 9, 2024 - For Episode 1,101 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark expresses confusion over the Russell Wilson visit, and doubts it will work out in Pittsburgh. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 8, 2024 - For Episode 1,100 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora reacts to the news of quarterback Russell Wilson reportedly visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers and why the team could have interest. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 8, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 98 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers and their interest in QB Russell Wilson, who is reportedly headed to visit with the team on Friday. We attack the Wilson topic from every angle possible. We also discuss if Wilson is the best possible outside quarterback addition the Steelers could possibly make this offseason and how competitive the team might be if he ultimately signs. After discussing the Wilson news thoroughly, Alex and I then discuss the reported release of veteran CB Patrick Peterson on Friday. That news broke midway through the show, so we recap the salary cap space gained by his release and the impact it has on the cornerback room. Additionally, we discuss the Steelers releasing S Keanu Neal on Thursday and the impact of that move from several angles. Several former Steelers released by the team this offseason have now signed with new teams, so Alex and I recap that news when it comes to QB Mitch Trubisky and OT Chukwuma Okorafor. With the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine now behind us, Alex and I have the three site contributors that were at the event covering it, Jonathan Heitritter, Ross McCorkle, and Joe Clark, all on the Friday show for a roundtable recap discussion of the event. We discuss several players with them during roughly an hour-long discussion. We make sure to cover all of the position groups as well. If not already doing so, please make sure to follow Jonathan, Joe and Ross on Twitter and thank them for their contributions. Late in this show, Alex and I discuss the cash spending the Steelers had in 2023 and we also quickly go over the annual mock offseason exercise that Alex conducted that is now on the site as of Friday morning. While several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 126-minute episode, we unfortunately failed to get to answering any questions that we received from listeners of the show due to time constraints. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 7, 2024 - For Episode 1,099 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney highlights one key free agent the Steelers should pursue in the weeks ahead, one that would bring a local product back home in S Jordan Whitehead. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 6, 2024 - For Episode 1,098 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains the Justin Fields fatigue that he now has ahead of the new league year starting. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 6, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 97 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I quickly go over the franchise and transition tags that have been placed on players around the NFL on the heels of the annual deadline passing on Tuesday. Several players are now being cut around the NFL with the start of the new league now almost here and with that, Alex and I discuss a few players now on the street that the Pittsburgh Steelers might ultimately have some interest in signing. One of those players we discuss is former Miami Dolphins ILB Jerome Baker. We go over his health status, possible fit with the Steelers, and more. We also discuss former Seattle Seahawks S Jamal Adams in the same light. Alex has now released his 2024 Steelers free agent wish lists ahead of the start of the new league year and so we go over the players he has listed on both of them. We also look at contract projections for several free agent players around the NFL as part of this long discussion. With the start of free agency almost here, Alex and I look at the history of the Steelers over the course of the last 10 years when it comes to them signing URFA types during the main period, which ends the first Monday after the annual draft is held. We discuss how many free agents the Steelers might sign this offseason and if any will set a new APY record. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 91-minute episode and we end it by answering several questions that we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 5, 2024 - For Episode 1,097 this Tuesday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses the WR draft class and a possible Steelers trade-up scenario. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 4, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 4, 2024 - For Episode 1,096 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses why it makes more sense to keep Diontae Johnson for the 2024 season given recent trade rumors steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 4, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 96 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, which was recorded late Sunday night, Alex Kozora and I jump right into talking about the recent passings of former Pittsburgh Steelers LB Andy Russell and longtime ESPN reporter Chris Mortensen. We discuss how Russell hasn’t even made it to be a Hall of Fame semifinalist upon his passing. On Sunday, there was a report concerning Steelers WR Diontae Johnson and the team being open to trading him for the right compensation. Alex and I dig into that report and explore both sides of the possibility that Johnson could be traded and what such a deal would need to look like and when it would likely need to happen. There's been even more speculation about the Steelers possibly trading for Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields, so Alex and I dig even more into that topic. We focus a lot on what all Adam Schefter of ESPN said recently about Fields being traded and the teams likely involved in pursuing him. We make sure to look at the plausibility factor regarding the Steelers possibly trading for Fields from all angles during this show. The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up over the weekend and with that, Alex and I go over our main thoughts from that annual event when it comes to several of the position groups. We talk about several different players the Steelers are likely to be interested in drafting and much more. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 115-minute episode and we end it by answering several questions that we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 3, 2024 - For Episode 1,095 this Sunday afternoon, Melanie Friedlander talks about the ways that player performances at the combine can impact draft status, but why it may not matter for the Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 2, 2024 - For Episode 1,094 on this Saturday afternoon, Josh Carney offers up a brief "thank you" to Bill Hillgrove upon his retirement after 30 years as the radio voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 1, 2024 - For Episode 1,093 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discuss the comments made by GM Omar Khan about needing to address the Pittsburgh Steelers' inside linebacker position this offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 1, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 95 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, which was recorded late Thursday night, Alex Kozora and I jump right into talking about the annual NFLPA report card belonging to the Pittsburgh Steelers, which was not favorable at all. Alex and I discuss the grades the Steelers received in several different categories and are concern levels when it comes to most of them. We also discuss the role that team president Art Rooney II plays in this bad report card. Bill Hillgrove will no longer be the Steelers play-by-play caller on the radio after 30 years of holding that job, so Alex and I make sure to hit on that topic early in this show. Steelers GM Omar Khan conducted three different media interviews on Thursday while at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, IN, so Alex and I discuss all of the main talking points to come out of those. While there are too many individual talking points to list in this recap post, we certainly make sure to discuss each one thoroughly. Will the Steelers extend the contract of WR Diontae Johnson this offseason? Will T Broderick Jones move to the left side sooner rather than later? Is inside linebacker a primary draft need due to the uncertain health of ILB Cole Holcomb? We attempt to answer those questions and several others based on things that Khan did and did not say on Thursday. With the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine now well underway, Alex and I discuss the first three position groups that hit the field on Thursday. We also discuss the defensive backs the team seems to have formal interest in while in Indianapolis and we also go over some of the players who drilled on Thursday. I provide a quick 2024 salary cap update for the team late in this show as well. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 98-minute episode and we end it by answering several questions that we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 29, 2024 - For Episode 1,092 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about suggestions that either James Daniels or Nate Herbig are potential right answers at center for the Pittsburgh Steelers now after release of Mason Cole. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 28, 2024 - For Episode 1,091 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora wonders why Pittsburgh Steelers DL Cam Heyward has received so much criticism this offseason from fans itching to move on from him. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 27, 2024 - For Episode 1,090 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney pleads for the endless speculation and hot takes regarding the quarterback situation with the Pittsburgh Steelers to stop with just a few weeks to go before free agency begins. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 26, 2024 - For Episode 1,089 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about how Larry Ogunjobi's high cap hit and low production have put the Steelers DL in a bind. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 26, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 94 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I jump right into the recent news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers releasing OC Mason Cole on Friday. We go over that transaction in its totality, the amount of salary cap space saved, the impact on free agency and the draft this year, and more. The NFL announced the official 2024 salary cap amount on Friday and that increase over 2023 was much greater than originally expected. We go over that Friday cap news and what it means for the 2024 Steelers in relation to current salary cap space. The Steelers also now have two of their exclusive rights free agents, OT Dylan Cook and OLB Jeremiah Moon, both under contract. We discuss that news during this show. Alex and I look ahead at what the Steelers total 2024 cash spending might ultimately be and the impact that might have in free agency signings this year. Will Steelers veteran CB Patrick Peterson stick on the roster through the start of the 2024 league year? Alex and I discuss his current situation along with a few recent comments that he has made. Alex and I then discuss a little bit of pre–NFL Scouting Combine news on this Monday and the impact it could have down the road on future combines and pro days. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 108-minute episode and we end it by answering several questions that we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 25, 2024 - For Episode 1,088 on this Saturday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander discusses Cam Heyward's recent response to suggestions that he should retire steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 24, 2024 - For Episode 1,087 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark looks at potential names at center for the Steelers following the release of Mason Cole. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 23, 2024 - For Episode 1,086 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about a summer decision the Pittsburgh Steelers might have when it comes to WR Diontae Johnson. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 23, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 93 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, which was recorded Thursday night, Alex Kozora and Josh Carney jump right into the latest coaching news for the Pittsburgh Steelers with Mike Sullivan getting an official title as Senior Offensive Assistant on staff, along with Matt Baker being hired as an offensive assistant. Alex and Josh also touch on the trio of hires in the Strength & Conditioning Department. Alex and Josh discuss punter Matt Araiza signing with the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday and what that could mean for the punting market regarding the Steelers this offseason in free agency. Alex and Josh then address the comments made by former Steelers’ QB Terry Bradshaw regarding Kenny Pickett needing to be the starter, and the Steelers needing to properly build around him. Later, Josh and Alex look ahead to Steelers’ GM Omar Khan’s media session at next week’s NFL Scouting Combine, and highlight some players Josh is looking forward to. Finally, Alex and Josh round out the show talking about Alex’s latest scouting report on South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 22, 2024 - For Episode 1,085 on this Tuesday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about Patrick Peterson's future in Pittsburgh and how the Steelers would potentially need to replace him. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 21, 2024 - For Episode 1,084 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about the Pittsburgh Steelers potentially hiring an assistant for STs Coordinator Danny Smith. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 20, 2024 - For Episode 1,083 on this Tuesday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about Patrick Peterson's future in Pittsburgh and how the Steelers would potentially need to replace him. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 19, 2024 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 19, 2024 - For Episode 1,082 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle explains why it is critical that the Pittsburgh Steelers address the defensive line need as early as possible in the 2024 NFL Draft. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 14, Episode 92 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, which was recorded Sunday night, Alex Kozora and Josh Carney jump right into talking about Patrick Peterson’s comments on the latest episode of his podcast “All Things Covered” regarding Kenny Pickett being the guy at QB in 2024, and his own future with the Steelers’ franchise.  Alex and Josh gave their thoughts on Peterson potentially returning in 2024 and what his role could be, and also talked at length about what Peterson’s comments about Pickett actually meant.  Then, Alex and Josh jumped right into the discussion regarding the latest report that the Steelers have some internal division on the QB position, according to a report from the Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac, and what that could mean for Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett, as well as talking about the QB news that continues to surround the Steelers so far this offseason. Finally, Alex and Josh jump into talk about his latest article stating that inside linebacker remains a major need for the Steelers, and how it could be addressed. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 18, 2024 - For Episode 1081 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why we need to put the Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers buzz to bed once and for all for the offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 17, 2024 - Episode 1,080 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why he thinks a true power fullback could benefit the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense moving forward under new OC Arthur Smith. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 16, 2024 - For Episode 1,079 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about the Pittsburgh Steelers continued success in one-possession games moving into the offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 16, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 91 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, which was recorded Thursday night, Alex Kozora and Josh Carney jump right into talking about the East-West Shrine Bowl, getting Josh’s perspective from the week in Dallas looking at some 2024 NFL Draft prospects. Josh went about highlighting some of his top prospects from the Shrine Bowl that could be fits for the Steelers in the 2024 NFL Draft, including Florida State cornerback Renardo Green and Ohio State linebacker Steele Chambers. Alex and Josh then talk about the recent report from The Draft Network regarding the Steelers meeting with West Virginia offensive lineman Doug Nester at the Shrine Bowl, and how he could potentially fit in Pittsburgh in the trenches. Following the talk about the East-West Shrine Bowl, Alex and Josh get into the recent coaching hires, giving additional thoughts on Steelers’ wide receivers coach Zach Azzani quarterbacks coach Tom Arth. Josh did a deeper dive on Azzanni following his hiring and gives his thoughts on what Azzanni brings to the table as the next receivers coach in Pittsburgh. Later, Josh defends his take on the Steelers needing to be aggressive at the punter position in the 2024 NFL Draft, specifically regarding Iowa’s Tory Taylor and BYU’s Ryan Rehkow, following the release of Pressley Harvin III. Alex and Josh also cover recent comments made by former Steelers’ GM Kevin Colbert regarding his view on analytics and the backlash that those comments received earlier in the week. Finally, Alex and Josh wrap up the 66-minute show with thoughts on the QB rumor carousel regarding the Steelers, featuring the likes of Ryan Tannehill, Russell Wilson, Mason Rudolph and Justin Fields. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 15, 2024 - For Episode 1,078 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about how the Pittsburgh Steelers need to add some talented youth to their defensive line and how the 2024 NFL Draft class seems to be shaping up at that position group. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 14, 2024 - For episode 1,077 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about new Pittsburgh Steelers QB Coach Tom Arth and the NFL’s connections to John Carroll University. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 14, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 90 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, which was recorded Tuesday night, Alex Kozora and I get right to recapping and talking about the transactions that the Pittsburgh Steelers made on Monday. Those moves included the Steelers parting ways with QB Mitch Trubisky, OT Chukwuma Okorafor, and P Pressley Harvin III. We discuss the surprising timing of those three moves with them coming just one day after Super Bowl LVIII was played. Alex and I go over the salary cap savings produced by those three moves and then move on to talk about what those transactions might mean for DT Larry Ogunjobi, C Mason Cole, and CB Patrick Peterson. Will all three now survive their respective March roster bonus dates? We go deep into attempting to answer that question. With those three Monday moves now in the books, I provide a 2024 salary cap update related to the Steelers current Rule of 51. Alex and I then discuss ways the Steelers are likely to get cap compliant by the start of the new league year and how much space they might look to have entering free agency. Will the Steelers be very active in free agency this year? What is the most they are likely to spend on an unrestricted free agent from an APY standpoint? We attempt to answer those questions in this show as well. The Steelers waiver claim of LB Jeremiah Moon finally processed on Monday, so Alex and I discuss his unique situation and the shrewdness of the move. We also discuss the Monday news concerning the Steelers extending the contract of running backs coach Eddie Faulkner. Adam Schefter of ESPN talked about the Steelers and potential interest in Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields on Monday, and the internet has since gone wild as a result of him doing so. With Fields being a heavy social media topic again on Tuesday, Alex and I jump into another discussion concerning the possibility, feasibility, and plausibility of the Steelers potential trading for the Bears quarterback. We cover several aspects that need considering when it comes to trading for Fields. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 92-minute episode and we end it by answering several questions that we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 13, 2024 - For Episode 1,076 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses how Texas A&M LB Edgerrin Cooper seems to be generating plenty of debate already when it comes to the interest from the Pittsburgh Steelers due to positional draft value. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 12, 2024 - For Episode 1,075 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about the reported expectation that the Pittsburgh Steelers will pursue QB Ryan Tannehill in free agency and examine his stats over the last handful of seasons. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 12, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 89 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to recapping Super Bowl LVIII that took place on Sunday in Las Vegas, Nevada and resulted in the Kansas City Chiefs being crowned World Champions again after beating the San Francisco 49ers. We discuss several aspects of that game and main takeaways from it with offseason now officially being underway. How important is the quarterback position in the NFL and especially when it comes to Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and the talent that he was surrounded by in 2023? We relate that topic to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the outlook for them at the quarterback position heading into the offseason. On Sunday morning there was a national media report concerning veteran quarterbacks Mason Rudolph and Ryan Tannehill. We break down those specu-reports and talk a little bit about contractual value when it comes to each player. Last week, Steelers team president Art Rooney II made some additional comments about the team potentially trading for a quarterback this offseason that Alex and I failed to recap during the Friday episode, so we make sure to rewind and do that in the Monday show. We also discuss what former Steelers DC Dick LeBeau told our own Scott Brown about Arthur Smith, the team's new offensive coordinator. Alex has now looked deeper into new Steelers QB coach Tom Arth since his hiring last week, so we go over what he now knows about him. We discuss what Arth brings to the Steelers quarterback room moving forward. Will the Steelers win another Super Bowl in the next 15 years? We briefly hit that topic during this show. We also go over the early Super Bowl odds for the 2024 season in relation to the Steelers. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 78-minute episode and we end it by answering several questions that we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 11, 2024 - For Episode 1074 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about Pittsburgh Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick winning the Bart Starr Award in addition to his acceptance speech. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 10, 2024 - Episode 1,073 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark talks about how sad it's been that the Pittsburgh Steelers haven't been legitimate Super Bowl contenders in years and what needs to be done to rectify that. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 9, 2024 - For Episode 1,072 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora wonders if the Pittsburgh Steelers will win a Super Bowl over the course of the next 15 years. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 9, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 88 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers and additions to their coaching staff that surfaced on Thursday. We tell you everything we know so far about Zach Azzanni and Tom Arth and their respective and expected roles on the coaching staff. We also discuss what the latest outlook is on the staff for Mike Sullivan, who has been the team's quarterbacks coach. The annual NFL Honors ceremony took place on Thursday night and on the heels of that, Alex and I discuss Steelers OLB T.J. Watt finishing second to Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett for the 2023 NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year award. We go over the voting results when it comes to that award and examine the overall process and makeup of the 50-person committee. Alex and I also talk about the other results and awards that included members of the Steelers organization. Steelers DT Cameron Heyward was announced as the 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year on Thursday night, so Alex and I make sure to spend a lot of time recognizing that accomplishment. We go over key elements of Heyward's acceptance speech that stood out Thursday night. With our team back from the 2024 Senior Bowl, we have our second pre-draft roundtable discussion based on players who took part in that annual college all-star event, which was held in Mobile, Alabama this year. This roundtable discussion includes site contributors Jonathan Heitritter and Ross McCorkle. Alex and I go through most of the position groups with the two and talk specifically about several individual players. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Jonathan (@J_Heits) and Ross (@Ross_McCorkle) on Twitter and if you get a chance, please thank them all for their time and evaluations. Later in this show, Alex and I quickly preview Super Bowl 58, which will take place on Sunday in Las Vegas. We provide our score predictions for the Super Bowl game and who we each think will be named the game's Most Valuable Player on Sunday night. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 120-minute episode. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 8, 2024 - For Episode 1,071 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses why Georgia OL Amarius Mims is emerging as a 2024 draft pick that seems to be consistently paired with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the early portion of the offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 7, 2024 - For Episode 1,070 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why fans probably shouldn't expect the Pittsburgh Steelers to hire a slew of big-name coaches this offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 7, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 87 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers and that includes more coaching staff changes to pass along and discuss. With Frisman Jackson now out as the Steelers wide receivers coach, will and should Hines Ward be a candidate for that position on the staff? Alex and I discuss all of those items to start this show. Steelers president Art Rooney II conducted an interview recently with Bob Pompeani on KDKA-TV and on the heels of that, Alex and I discuss the main talking points to come out of it. Will the Steelers really entertain trading for a quarterback this offseason? We discuss that question in relation to what Rooney said in his latest interview. With our team back from the 2024 Shrine Bowl, we have our first pre-draft roundtable discussion based on players that took part in that annual college all-star event, which was held in Frisco, TX this year. This roundtable discussion includes site contributors Joe Clark, Melanie Friedlander, and Tony Calderone. Alex and I go through most of the position groups with the three and talk specifically about several individual players as part of that. We get all three to identify five players who they think could potentially become members of the Steelers this spring. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Joe (@jclark1233), Melanie (@Girlsurgeon), and Tony (@TCalderone11) on Twitter and if you get a chance, please thank them all for their time and evaluations. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 120-minute episode. The Steelers brought in a few free agent tight ends for workouts this week, so Alex and I make sure to hit on that news after first answering several email questions that we have recently received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 6, 2024 - For Episode 1,069 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses the possibility of the Pittsburgh Steelers doing business with veteran OLB Markus Golden for at least another season with him set to become an URFA in March. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 5, 2023 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on Youtube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other week from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one and if you missed today’s, you can check it out below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 5, 2024 - For Episode 1,068 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about why the Pittsburgh Steelers should pass on taking a tackle in the first round to take advantage of one of the deepest position groups in the 2024 NFL Draft. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 5, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 86 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell saying a few days ago on Snapchat that he plans to attempt a comeback this offseason. We talk about his chances of returning to the Steelers and more. Alex released his first full Steelers' mock draft of 2024 on Monday morning so as you would expect, we go over it pick-by-pick and discuss his choices and why he made them. We go into detail on several of the players that Alex mocked to the Steelers and more. This obviously makes for a long segment due to the number of picks we must review and discuss. In the middle of this show, Alex and I are once again joined by Aaron Freeman, who covers the Atlanta Falcons on the Locked on Falcons podcast. If you remember, we had Aaron on a few years ago ahead of the Steelers playing the Falcons in Atlanta during the 2022 regular season. In this interview, Alex and I get an overview of what Aaron knows about new Steelers OC Arthur Smith after his three years spent with the Falcons as their head coach. In total, we spend roughly 35 minutes talking to Aaron about Smith. If not already doing so, please follow Aaron on Twitter at @lockedonfalcons and thank him for appearing on the Friday show. You can also read some of Aaron’s work online here: https://www.sbnation.com/users/AaronFreeman#activity and listed to his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-falcons-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-falcons/id1147245791 Missi Matthews conducted a one-on-one interview with Smith over the weekend, so Alex and I make sure to recap that short session during this Monday episode as well. After having Aaron on, Alex and I discuss how third wide receivers have been utilized in Smith's offense the last five seasons. That discussion is a result of a post I wrote thar includes data pulled from 2019-2023. The main takeaway from that discussion revolves around the Steelers being unlikely to add a notable unrestricted free agent wide receiver this coming offseason. We do, however, discuss the possibility of the Steelers adding a wide receiver at some point during the 2024 NFL Draft. How possible is it that the Steelers lands Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson during the offseason? Alex and I discuss that question and topic later in this show on the heels of comments made by Johnson over the weekend while participating in the annual Pro Bowl games festivities. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 120-minute episode and we also make sure to read and answer a listener email to close this show out. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 4, 2024 - For Episode 1,067 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about why new OC Arthur Smith should easily be able to work under Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin, despite just getting fired as a head coach. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 3, 2024 - For Episode 1,066 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark looks at the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coaching staff and talk about the importance of continuity among position coaches. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 2, 2024 - For Episode 1,065 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the status of Pittsburgh Steelers OL Coach Pat Meyer and why he deserves to stay on-staff in 2024. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 2, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 85 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to some coaching staff changes around the NFL that have taken place with the emphasis of that being on AFC North teams and teams on the 2024 schedule. With Arthur Smith now poised to officially be named the Steelers new offensive coordinator, Alex and I go over some key pass and running stats related to his five previous seasons in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons. We talk about the correlation between Smith having a strong running game for his passing game to work and why we believe the Steelers' running game needs to be well within the top 10 in 2024 for the quarterback play to show improvement. While the outside zone running scheme is not new to Pittsburgh, the team's use of it in 2023 was pretty much boom or bust. Alex and I go over some outside zone stats from 2023 related to the Steelers. Will center be a primary focus for the Steelers early in the 2024 NFL Draft? Alex and I discuss that position and briefly touch on the perceived top three center prospects in this year's draft class. We also discuss the Steelers’ two biggest positional needs on offense this offseason. We also discuss what type of wide receiver the Steelers might address during the offseason and Alex has one player in mind that played for Smith in Atlanta last season. Coming out of the Senior Bowl week there is one defensive lineman prospect that has our attention entering the weekend. We tell you who that player is and why we think the steelers will have serious interest in him during the pre-draft process. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 117-minute episode and we also make sure to read and answer several listener emails to close this show out. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 1, 2024 - For Episode 1,064 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses recent comments made by Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy believing that rounds 5-7 in the 2024 NFL Draft will be weak. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 31, 2024 - For Episode 1,063 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora outlines the key to success for Arthur Smith, the new offensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 31, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 84 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to getting some recent housekeeping news out of the way quickly when it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers since our Monday show. The big news on Tuesday was the Steelers agreeing to terms with Arthur Smith as their new offensive coordinator. On the heels of that news, Alex and I spend more than hour discussing Smith. We talk about why Smith was likely hired to be the new offensive coordinator, his backstory and influences, his stint as the offensive coordinator with the Tennessee Titans and his past three seasons as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. What kind of scheme and offense will Smith attempt to utilize in Pittsburgh? Alex and I go over what all he's done in the past and what carryover of that we expect to see with the Steelers. We spend a lot of time going over his love of the outside/wide zone and other run concepts he uses. We also go over several stats when it comes to personnel used, play action usage and shotgun rates. Smith conducted a coaching clinic video with North Carolina a few years ago and that got our attention on Tuesday. We recap everything that Smith had to say during that session and more. We attempt to paint a very full picture of what Smith is and isn’t along with the challenges he now faces in Pittsburgh as the Steelers' offensive coordinator. After discussing Smith's addition in-depth, Alex and recap the main talking points to come out of the annual end-of-the-season media session that Steelers team president Art Rooney II conducted on Monday. That discussion kept us busy during the second half of the show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 106-minute episode. We failed to get to listener emails in this show, however, but plan on doing so late in Friday's show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 30, 2024 - For Episode 1,062 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses how Arthur Smith fits exactly what Pittsburgh Steelers' HC Mike Tomlin and owner Art Rooney II laid out regarding the team's new OC hire. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 29, 2024 - For Episode 1,061 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses how there is no need to panic just yet about the Pittsburgh Steelers' lack of a hire at offensive coordinator as of today. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 29, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 83 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers interviewing former Atlanta Falcons HC Arthur Smith for the open offensive coordinator job on the team's staff. We go deep into the NFL history of Smith during our conversation and discuss things that have stuck out with his past offenses when it comes to scheme and personnel usage. We also discuss the possibility of Smith ultimately being the Steelers' choice and whether we think more interviews might take place with the likes of Klint Kubiak of the San Francisco 49ers. The Steelers claimed LB Jeremiah Moon off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens over the weekend, so Alex and I discuss the details of that transaction and the uniqueness of it. Will the Steelers need to waive a player to make room for Moon? Alex quickly profiled Moon over the weekend, so we discuss what all he found out about the player and how he fits on the Steelers' roster this offseason. The NFL Conference Championship games took place on Sunday, so Alex and I give our thoughts on those two contests that included the Kansas City Chiefs beating the Ravens and the 49ers beating the Detroit Lions. we spend time discussing the two fourth decisions that Lions HC Dan Campbell made in the second half of his team's game. With the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl week now underway, Alex and I discuss a few more draft prospects during this episode. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 89-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions sent in from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 28, 2024 - For Episode 1,060 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander offers up her opinion on how the Pittsburgh Steelers should manage the inside linebacker position when it comes to the 2024 roster. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 27, 2024 - For Episode 1,059 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses the avenues the Pittsburgh Steelers can explore when it comes to drafting an offensive tackle or center this year and potentially even in the middle rounds. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 26, 2024 - For Episode 1,058 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the reality of Bill Belichick potentially being frozen out of this year’s head coaching hiring cycle. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 26, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 82 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers, and that includes going over things related to the team's staff and possible losses. Thomas Brown and Jerrod Johnson seem to be two recent candidates to be the Steelers' new offensive coordinator, according to reports these last few days, and Alex and I discuss them both in depth. We also update the latest news on Zac Robinson, who has already been identified as a possible candidate for the Steelers' offensive coordinator job. The NFL Associated Press awards are now right around the corner and ahead of those winners being announced, Alex and I go over the named candidates for each category that were made public on Thursday. We offer up our predictions for each of the awards and discuss the possibility of Steelers OLB T.J. Watt and CB Joey Porter Jr. winning their respective categories. Alex has now released his second 2024 NFL Draft player profile, so we discuss West Virginia C Zach Frazier with him scheduled to be present at this year's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. The NFL will play their 2023 Conference Championship games on Sunday so ahead of those two contests taking place, Alex and I give our picks as it relates to the betting spreads. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 89-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions sent in from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 25, 2024 - For Episode 1,057 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers' decision to re-sign defensive coordinator Teryl Austin to a new two-year contract this offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 24, 2024 - For Episode 1,056 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about the departure of longtime Pittsburgh Steelers Strength and Conditioning Coach Marcel Pastoor. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 24, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 81 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers and that includes five more players being signed to Reserve/Future contracts on Tuesday. There is some news and speculation related to movements revolving around members of the Steelers coaching staff that we pass along early in this show as well. Zac Robinson and Kliff Kingsbury seem to be two early candidates to be the Steelers' new offensive coordinator, according to reports these last few days, so Alex and I discuss them both in-depth. We also quickly discuss the latest news concerning former Steelers offensive line coach Mike Munchak. Alex has now released his first 2024 NFL Draft player profile, so we discuss Missouri DL Darius Robinson with him scheduled to be present at this year's Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL. The Steelers 2024 cornerback room currently looks thin overall when it comes to players under contract in late January, so Alex and I talk about that topic later in this show. We discuss the top potential cornerback unrestricted free agents this offseason and if the Steelers might target any of them. We also discuss the possibility of the Steelers addressing the cornerback position once or twice in the 2024 NFL Draft. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 99-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions sent in from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 23, 2024 - For Episode 1,055 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers seemingly beginning their new offensive coordinator search with Zac Robinson as the first name to surface as a candidate. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 22, 2023 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on Youtube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other week from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one and if you missed today’s, you can check it out below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 22, 2024 - For Episode 1,054 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about Senior Bowl Director Jim Nagy's tweet stating that the NFL Draft has a serious depth problem this season and more. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 22, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 80 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Divisional Round playoff games that took place over the weekend. Within that, we discuss a controversial rule related to touchbacks that might be changed this offseason. Alex and I look at the offensive ANY/A stats of not only the remaining four teams in this year’s playoffs, but also the teams that made the playoffs this year. We also talk about the Steelers options at quarterback this offseason should the team surprisingly go outside the organization via a trade, free agency, or the draft. The Steelers will certainly hire a new offensive coordinator this offseason and ahead of that happening, Alex has now compiled a list of the most logical candidates. We go over his list of names and discuss a few others not included on it. Will Steelers C Mason Cole survive his roster bonus due date in March? Alex and I discuss the possibility of that happening and more importantly, why it might happen. We also discuss several other players due March roster bonuses for the Steelers. With the annual Senior Bowl getting close, Alex and I discuss one defensive lineman that the Steelers might have eyes on in Mobile, AL. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 93-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions sent in from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 21, 2024 - For Episode 1,053 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about the possibility of the Pittsburgh Steelers replacing both offensive and defensive coordinators this offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 20, 2024 - For Episode 1,052 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why the Pittsburgh Steelers should look into drafting a cornerback in the first two rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft given the amount of talent at the position in this draft class. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 19, 2024 - For Episode 1,051 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora outlines the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback plans for the 2024 season with the offseason now underway. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 19, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 79 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about what all Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin had to say on Thursday during his annual end-of-the-season press conference. Tomlin discussed how the team will go about looking for a new offensive coordinator in the coming weeks, so we spend a little time discussing that topic. We also talk about how the team would apparently like to re-sign QB Mason Rudolph this offseason to compete against QB Kenny Pickett. We discuss the outlook for the quarterback position as a whole when it comes to the 2024 Steelers. Tomlin obviously gave us several other talking points to discuss as part of his Thursday press conference. We go through them all one-by-one. We discuss the health outlook of the Steelers heading into the offseason. With it sounding like the Steelers will pick up the fifth-year option on RB Najee Harris this offseason, Alex and I discuss the possibility of the team signing him to an extension. We also talk about whether T Broderick Jones will get moved to the left side in 2024. It sounds like DT Cameron Heyward won't be retiring this offseason so Alex and I discuss that news during this show and how his contract might be manipulated in the coming weeks. The Steelers signed 17 players to Reserve/Future contracts this week and with an initial Rule of 51 now established for the team, Alex and I go over the 2024 salary cap situation and outlook moving into the offseason. We discuss possible contract terminations, restructurings and much, much more in this show. With the Divisional Round of the 2023 NFL playoffs now on tap, Alex and I give our picks against the spread for the four games that will take place this weekend. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 116-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions sent in from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 18, 2024 - For Episode 1,050 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin saying on Thursday that the team will now look outside the organization for their next offensive coordinator and how that is quite encouraging news overall. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 17, 2024 - For Episode 1,049 on this Wednesday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why this offseason could be one of the more interesting ones in recent years for the Pittsburgh Steelers.  steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 17, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 78 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin and how it is now known that he will be back in 2024. We also talk about Tomlin possibly receiving a contract extension soon, what his end-of-the-season press conference might include and the changes he's likely to make to the coaching staff this offseason. Several players talked to the media on Tuesday and that long list was headlined by DT Cameron Heyward, OLB T.J. Watt, and T Chukwuma Okorafor. We go over the primary media session takeaways from Tuesday. What kind of options will the Steelers have this offseason when it comes to Heyward's contract and the potential lowering of his 2024 salary cap amount? We discuss that topic quite extensively in this show. We also talk about Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth potentially receiving a contract extension this coming offseason and what that might look like. We also go over the expected release of Okorafor by the middle of March. The Steelers have already lost one member of their coaching staff this offseason, so we go over that news. We also discuss the Cleveland Browns parting ways with OC Alex Van Pelt on Wednesday and discuss the possibility of him landing in Pittsburgh soon. While we haven’t yet gone deep into the all-22 tape from the Steelers’ Monday Wild Card game loss to the Buffalo Bills, Alex and I do offer up a few more observations from that contest based on recent observations. We'll get deeper into our all-2 breakdown of that game on Friday. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 96-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions sent in from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 16, 2024 - For Episode 1,048 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses what all Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cameron Heyward said concerning his future following the team's Wild Card loss on Monday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 16, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 77 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the 2023 season ending for the Pittsburgh Steelers thanks to their Monday Super Wild Card game loss to the Buffalo Bills. We quickly discuss the inactive list the Steelers submitted ahead of the Monday game and the injuries that took place during the road contest. Alex and I dive into our complete recap of the Steelers' Wild Card loss to the Bills. We go through the complete game based on the television tape and discuss what went wrong, what went right, and several individual performances and plays. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin had an interesting end to his postgame press conference on the heels of him being asked about his contract situation. Alex and I certainly address that topic as well as Tomlin's recent and past history in the playoffs. Steelers Dt Cameron Heyward, QB Mason Rudolph and RB Najee Harris all said notable things after the Monday loss to the Bills, so Alex and I recap and discuss those main talking points that those players produced. The Steelers face several big questions heading into the offseason, so Alex and I rank and discuss those. We also talk about where the Steelers are now set to select in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, what their unrestricted free agent list looks like this offseason and more. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 110-minute episode and we end it by answering several questions sent in from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 15, 2024 - For Episode 1,047 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle suggests that the Pittsburgh Steelers shouldn't mess with their formula on defense on Monday afternoon against the Buffalo Bills. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 15, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 76 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the latest on the Super Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills being moved from Sunday to Monday afternoon. We go over why the postponement happened, how much changes because of it and much more. Does the postponing of the game between the Steelers and the Bills significantly favor the home team now? We discuss that topic quite a bit early in this show. The Steelers and Bills both made transactions on Sunday ahead of Monday's game, so we recap those practice squad elevations during this Monday morning episode. We also discuss when the Steelers will play next weekend in the Divisional Round of the playoffs should they beat the Bills on Monday afternoon. The speculation related reports concerning the future of Steelers HC Mike Tomlin have not slowed down these last few days, so Alex and I make sure to touch on those latest such offerings during this episode. The Super Wild Card weekend already has several winners and losers heading into Monday, so Alex and I quickly discuss the outcomes of the Saturday and Sunday playoff games later in this show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 31-minute episode as well and we'll be back on Tuesday to recap the Steelers game against the Bills at some point during the day. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 14, 2024 - For Episode 1,046 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander looks at one of the keys to the Pittsburgh Steelers' success in making it to the playoffs and possibly even the next round. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 13, 2024 - For Episode 1,045 on this Saturday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the impact of the Super Wild Card Week game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills being postponed. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 12, 2024 - For Episode 1,044 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the barrier that the Pittsburgh Steelers are stuck on and if they can get over the hump on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 12, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 75 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the latest news in the football world concerning three NFL and college head coaches. With the Pittsburgh Steelers getting ready to play the Buffalo Bills in a Sunday Super Wild Card game, Alex and I look at the Thursday injury reports from both teams. The weather situation in Buffalo for Sunday's playoff game is big news this week so Alex and I make sure to address that topic early in this show. Steelers' coordinators Eddie Faulkner and Teryl Austin both talked to the media on Thursday and as usual, Alex and I recap a few notable things that came out of those press conferences. In the middle of this show, Alex and I are once again joined by Matt Parrino, who covers the Bills for Syracuse.com. Matt helps us preview the Sunday game between the Steelers and the Bills for roughly 30 minutes. We talk about the Bills injury situation as well as things to look for on offense and defense ahead of Sunday's Super Wild Card game in Buffalo. At the end of this interview, Matt gives us his score prediction for the game. If not already doing so, please make sure to follow Matt on Twitter/X at @MattParrino and read his coverage of the Bills online at: https://www.syracuse.com/user/mparrino/posts.html. After having Matt on with us, Alex and I then jump into our own long preview of the Sunday playoff game between the Steelers and the Bills. We address all three phases of the game for both teams and more. Alex and I then move on to pick all of the Super Wild Card Weekend games against the spread and end that segment by giving our score predictions for the Sunday game between the Steelers and the Bills. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 124-minute episode as well, and we finish it by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 11, 2024 - For Episode 1,043 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about the chances of Pittsburgh Steelers OLB T.J. Watt winning the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year award from an advanced stats perspective. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 10, 2024 - For Episode 1,043 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about what a difference three weeks has made when it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers as they prepare for the playoffs. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 10, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 74 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the health of the Pittsburgh Steelers as they head into the playoffs. The team made a few transactions since our Monday show, so we go over what all has transpired when it comes to the practice squad, which now includes the re-addition of P Brad Wing out of nowhere. Should a big deal be made out of the Steelers' weekly depth chart, especially when it comes to the quarterback position? We discuss that topic and go over the fact that QB Kenny Pickett remains listed ahead of QB Mason Rudolph even though QB Mitch Trubisky has been shuffled to the third spot in the group. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin held his weekly press conference on Tuesday to recap the team's Week 18 game against the Baltimore Ravens and preview the upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills. Alex and I go over everything that he had to say on Tuesday that was notable. With the all-22 tape from the Steelers week 18 win against the Ravens now fully digested, Alex and I recap our observations from it when it comes to the team's play on the offensive and defensive sides of the football. We discuss several individual performances from the Week 18 game and make sure to tip out caps to a few players such as TE Connor Heyward and S Eric Rowe. We make sure to highlight a few noticeable offensive schematics that showed up on tape against the Ravens. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 81-minute episode as well, and we finish it by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 9, 2024 - For Episode 1,041 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about the depth the Pittsburgh Steelers have at the outside linebacker position on the heels of the team losing starter T.J. Watt to a knee injury to start the playoffs. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 8, 2023 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on Youtube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other week from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one and if you missed today’s, you can check it out below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 8, 2024 - For Episode 1,040 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about the Pittsburgh Steelers' blueprint for success in the playoffs in order to make a run at a championship. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 8, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 73 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about Pittsburgh Steelers securing a spot in the 2023 NFL Playoffs over the weekend as the seventh seed in the AFC and how they will now play the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round on Sunday. We discuss the Steelers getting Sunday help from the Tennessee Titans against the Jacksonville Jaguars after beating the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. The Steelers win against the Ravens came at a price as OLB T.J. Watt sustained a Grade 2 MCL injury that will likely sideline him for a few weeks. We give the latest updates on his injury, outlook and more. The Steelers safety position could look different this next week, so Alex and I talk about why that is. Alex and I then dive into our Monday morning breakdown of the Steelers Saturday road win against the Ravens. We start on offense and then move on to defense and special teams. We make sure to highlight several individual players and plays from that big Week 18 road win by the Steelers. There were several reports about Steelers HC Mike Tomlin and the team's future at the quarterback position over the weekend, so Alex and I make sure to pass along what all was said and who said it. The Steelers are huge underdogs to the Bills next Sunday, so we dive into an early look at that Wild Card matchup in this show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 105-minute episode as well, and we finish it by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 7, 2024 - For Episode 1,039 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about how the Pittsburgh Steelers' pass rush might be able to withstand the loss of OLB T.J. Watt to injury should the team make the playoffs. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 6, 2024 - For Episode 1,038 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark talks about why we should just enjoy watching the Pittsburgh Steelers play in what could be their last game of the 2023 NFL season on Saturday.  steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 5, 2024 - For Episode 1,037 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora shares one complaint that he has about the annual Pro Bowl selection process. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 5, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 72 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about Pittsburgh Steelers as they prepare for their Week 18 road game against the Baltimore Ravens. We discuss the injury reports for the two teams entering Friday, the likely inactive list for the Steelers and possible elevations that will be made later in the afternoon. The Steelers have three Pro Bowl selections this year in OLB T.J. Watt, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, and ST Miles Killebrew, so we discuss that news. We also talk about how K Chris Boswell was a snub this year. Alex and I also discuss the Steelers team award winners that took place this week. Will Steelers DB Patrick Peterson indeed return for the 2024 season? Alex and I have a discussion about that on the heels of an interview that Peterson had on Thursday. We also talk a little bit about the future of the Steelers quarterback position in this show as well. With the Saturday game against the ravens now on tap, we are pleased to welcome Jonas Shaffer back to the show on this Friday. Shaffer, who covers the Ravens for the Baltimore Banner, spent roughly 30 minutes with Alex Friday morning breaking down the Saturday matchup. They cover both sides of the football and more. If not already doing so, please make sure to follow Jonas on Twitter/X at @jonas_shaffer and read his work online at https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/author/jonas-shaffer/. After Alex’s interview with Jonas, we dive into our own breakdown of the Saturday game between the Steelers and the Ravens. We start winding down this show with our picks of all the Week 18 NFL regular season games against the spread and that segment ends with our score predictions for the Saturday afternoon game between the Steelers and the Ravens. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 128-minute episode as well, and we finish it by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 4, 2024 - For Episode 1,036 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 rookie class on the heels of CB Joey Porter Jr. winning the team's Joe Greene Great Performance Award on Wednesday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 3, 2024 - For Episode 1,035 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the fundamental reasons why the Pittsburgh Steelers have won their last two games. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 3, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 71 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett responding on Tuesday to rumors that he chose against being the team's backup quarterback against the Seattle Seahawks. We parse a lot of what Pickett and HC Mike Tomlin said these last few days when it comes to the team’s quarterback position in Week 17. The initial injury report for Week 18 was released by the Steelers on Tuesday so Alex and I make sure to cover that topic. We also discuss who will referee the Week 18 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Will the Ravens rest a ton of their primary players against the Steelers on Saturday? We discuss that topic a little more in this show as well. Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger made a few comments about the quarterback position in Pittsburgh during his most recent podcast, so we provide a recap of that. We specifically make sure to recap what Roethlisberger said about his former teammate, QB Mason Rudolph, during his recent episode. Steelers OLB T.J. Watt was voted team MVP on Tuesday so we go over that news. We also discuss which players might wind up winning the remaining team awards that should be announced soon. What will the future past this season look like for Steelers running backs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren when it comes to their contract situations? Alex and I attempt to provide a look ahead when it comes to that question. Will the team pick up the fifth-year option on Harris? Might they extend him before making that decision? We discuss. After watching the all-22 from the Steelers Week 17 win against the Seahawks, Alex and I chime in with some additional thoughts on that game. We talk about both sides of the ball, personnel used, player performances, individual plays, stats and more in this weekly segment. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 93-minute episode as well, and we finish it by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 2, 2024 - For Episode 1,034 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about how the Pittsburgh Steelers tight ends recently responded to criticism about the groups blocking performances against the Seattle Seahawks. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 1, 2024 - For Episode 1,033 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about how the Pittsburgh Steelers could not only qualify for the playoffs, but also be a potentially dangerous team in the tournament as well. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 1, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 70 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the quarterback situation for the Pittsburgh Steelers coming out of their big Week 17 road win on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Alex and talk about QB Mason Rudolph remaining the starter moving forward, how the situation went down with QB Kenny Pickett on Sunday with him being inactive and not the emergency third option and more. We are left with a lot more questions than answers concerning the Steelers’ future past this season at the quarterback position on the heels of everything that transpired these last few weeks. Part of those questions revolve around how Pickett was handled on Sunday and what all HC Mike Tomlin had to say on the position topic on Monday during his weekly press conference. We go next level breaking down everything that has and hasn’t happened with Pickett this past week and even address a few rumors that seem to be circulating Monday morning concerning the team's former first round draft pick. It's a long discussion following a big Sunday win, but we both make sure to attack every aspect of the Steelers current quarterback situation heading into Week 18. Tomlin gave an injury rundown on Monday, so we make sure to address that in this show, We also discuss the Steelers playoff chances and multiple paths to securing a spot in this show. The Steelers beat the Seahawks on Sunday and with that big win now in the bag, Alex and I break it down from every angle in this Monday show. We start with the offensive play breakdown and then move on to talk about the defensive side of the football and more. We discuss several individual performances from Sunday in this show along with particular plays and much more. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 85-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 31, 2023 - For Episode 1,032 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander reveals her Week 17 X factor for the Pittsburgh Steelers for a Sunday win against the Seattle Seahawks to keep their playoff hopes alive. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 30, 2023 - For Episode 1,031 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense needs to replicate their Week 16 performance on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks to ensure a road victory. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 29, 2023 - For Episode 1,030 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about the forgotten Pittsburgh Steelers who played subtle, but key roles, in Week 16's win over the Cincinnati Bengals. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 29, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 69 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle all get right to talking about the latest news and transactions related to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers coordinators, Eddie Faulkner and Teryl Austin talked on Thursday so those press conferences are discussed a bit. The Steelers will play the Seattle Seahawks on the road on Sunday and ahead of that contest, Gregg Bell, who covers this week's opponent for Tacoma News Tribune, is back on the show to help preview that matchup with Alex. If not already doing so, please follow Gregg on Twitter/X at @gbellseattle and read his work online here: https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/ Alex, Joe and Ross also preview the upcoming Week 17 road game later in the show. The Week 17 picks are also made in this show by Alex and Dave. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 108-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 28, 2023 - For Episode 1,029 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about how Pittsburgh Steelers CB Patrick Peterson has quietly played rather well for the team over the last several weeks while moving around in the secondary in the process. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 27, 2023 - For Episode 1,028 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the "out" Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin has with QB Mason Rudolph and the problem he'll have doing so again next week. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 27, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 68 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers and that includes us going over the latest transactions the team has made since their Saturday win against the Cincinnati Bengals. We also go over what the team's injury situation looks like heading into the Week 17 Sunday road game against the Seattle Seahawks. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin held his weekly press conference on Tuesday and most of that centered around the potential starting quarterback for the Sunday road game against the Seahawks. We discuss how Tomlin handled that press conference and how it sure looks to be shaping up that QB Mason Rudolph will ultimately start on Sunday. We talk about how Tomlin gave himself sort of an out regarding QB Kenny Pickett this week. After wrapping up some loose ends from the Tomlin Tuesday media session, Alex and I jump into our review of the Steelers Saturday win against the Bengals after watching some of the all-22 tape from that contest. We mostly focus on the offensive side of the football in this week's tape recap but do hit on a few defensive related things. We go over some plays that Rudolph made on Saturday and a few decisions that he made. We also talk some about the blocking of the offensive line on Saturday. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 66-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 26, 2023 - Welcome back to the archive of our Tuesday live stream over on Youtube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other week from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one and if you missed today’s, you can check it out below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 26, 2023 - For Episode 1,027 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses how Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said all the right things during his weekly press conference regarding the quarterback situation for Week 17. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 25, 2023 - For Episode 1,026 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle wonders what took so long for the Pittsburgh Steelers to get ILB Myles Jack back on the field amidst attrition at the position. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 25, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 67 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, which was recorded on Christmas morning, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Saturday win that the Pittsburgh Steelers had against the Cincinnati Bengals. We start by discussing the pregame transactions that were made by the Steelers and then move into talking about the big win the team had on Saturday and how convincing it was. We make sure to recap the key Saturday performances that QB Mason Rudolph and WR George Pickens both had on Saturday against the Bengals. Alex and I then move on to discuss the play of the Steelers offense, defense, and special teams against the Bengals in Week 16. We discuss several individual plays and performances in that segment as well. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin has an interesting decision ahead of him when it comes to who will start at quarterback in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks. Alex and I frame up every angle of that upcoming starting quarterback decision that awaits Tomlin before offering up who we each would choose. We also discuss what we think Tomlin will choose to do at quarterback this coming week. There were a lot of reports concerning the future of Tomlin in Pittsburgh on Saturday and Sunday morning, so Alex and I make sure to pass those along and give our input on them. The Steelers playoff chances are still very much alive entering Week 17, so we recap that topic and offer up a few of the easier paths the team has when it comes to them possibly making the playoffs. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 106-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 24, 2023 - For Episode 1,025 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why she believes Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph should be the team's starter in Week 17 versus the Seattle Seahawks. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 23, 2023 - For Episode 1,024 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses the impact that Pittsburgh Steelers S Eric Rowe and ILB Myles Jack both need to make in their season debuts to help save the team's season.  steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 22, 2023 - For Episode 1,023 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora wonders if Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph can get some "football justice" on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 22, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 66 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers and that means recapping the team's latest transactions, Thursday injury report, expected Friday moves and more. What will the Steelers Week 16 inactive list look like and who will play where in the secondary on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals? We discuss those two topics early in this show. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin met the media again on Wednesday to talk about WR George Pickens, so Alex and I make sure to recap that press conference. In the middle of this show, Alex and I are once again joined by Jay Morrison, who covers the Bengals for Pro Football Network. Jay helps us preview the Saturday game in Pittsburgh between the Bengals and the Steelers from several different angles. At the end of the interview, Jay gives us his score prediction for the Saturday game. If not already doing so, please follow Jay on Twitter/X at @ByJayMorrison and make sure to read his work online here: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/author/jmorrison/ Alex and I move on to provide our own preview of the Steelers Saturday home game against the Bengals and that includes us talking about offense, defense, and special teams for both teams. As usual, Alex and I close out this Friday show by giving our picks for every game in the NFL this week. That includes us predicting the final score of the Steelers Saturday game against the Bengals. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 104-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 21, 2023 - For Episode 1,022 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney discusses the decision that Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin made this week concerning him allowing WR George Pickens to play on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 20, 2023 - For Episode 1,021 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about how the Pittsburgh Steelers' patience is hurting them more than it’s helping them this season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 20, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 65 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Tuesday injury report released by the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the team's Saturday Week 16 home game against the Cincinnati Bengals. We also go over the recent transactions the Steelers have made and how Friday could be an interesting day when it comes to roster moves. Steelers WR George Pickens is back in the main news cycle again thanks to comments that he made on Tuesday during his media session. We go over what all Pickens said on Tuesday, the expected fallout from what he said, and what the immediate and long-term future might be for him. Alex and talk quite a bit about culture as it relates to the Steelers in this podcast coming out of what all has happened with Pickens this past week. We also move on to talk a bit about Steelers QB Mitch Trubisky and his contract status. We also talk about other alternatives the team might have when it comes to cutting him during the offseason related to after paying him his $1 million roster bonus that is due. We also discuss if the Steelers will have two quarterbacks under contract come the time the 2024 NFL Draft arrives. Later in this show, Alex and I recap some final thoughts from the Steelers Week 15 road loss to the Indianapolis Colts after fully devouring the all-22 tape from that contest. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 85-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 19, 2023 - For Episode 1,020 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about why Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph has more than earned his opportunity to start on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals on the heels of QB Mitch Trubisky being benched. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 18, 2023 - For Episode 1,019 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about the leadership issues on offense the Pittsburgh Steelers have and how it should have been seen ahead of time. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 18, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 64 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the NFL suspending Pittsburgh Steelers S Damontae Kazee for the remainder of the season on the heels of him being ejected for a hit during the team's Saturday road loss to the Indianapolis Colts. We discuss if that is a fair decision, Kazee appealing the discipline, and what we think the final outcome might be. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin held his weekly press conference Monday afternoon, so Alex and I tear through that. We discuss Tomlin’s decision to bench quarterback Mitch Trubisky in favor of Mason Rudolph this week and what the fallout from that decision may or may not be. We talk about the Steelers list of injured players heading into this week based on what Tomlin said on Monday. We make sure to highlight the status of starting QB Kenny Pickett and him having a slight chance of returning this week after missing the last two games with an ankle injury that required surgery. Tomlin talked about a myriad of other things on Monday, and we recap those main talking points in the middle of this show. Finally, Alex and I get to recapping the Steelers Saturday road loss to the Colts. We go over the poor play on both sides of the football and try to highlight the few positive performances. We discuss several plays and decisions from that loss to the colts along the way. Will the Steelers move on from P Pressley Harvin III this week? We discuss the possibility of that happening. Alex and I also discuss how we might see a few fresh faces on defense this week from the practice squad based on what Tomlin said on Monday. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 93-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 17, 2023 - For Episode 1,018 on this Sunday, Dr. Melanie Friedlander shares her suggestions for Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin on how to approach the final three games of the 2023 season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 16, 2023 - For Episode 1,017 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why the ground game needs to be the focus on this gameday if the Pittsburgh Steelers want to get back on track against the Indianapolis Colts. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 15, 2023 - For Episode 1,016 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora wonders why the referees are being criticized this week for calling Kansas City Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney offsides this past Sunday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 15, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 63 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Thursday night game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers and what the fallout from that lopsided contest might be. We then dive into the Thursday injury report that the Pittsburgh Steelers released and what it likely means for several players when it comes to their Saturday road game against the Indianapolis Colts. We also go over the Colts final Week 15 injury report as well. Steelers OLB T.J. Watt and WR George Pickens both talked to the media on Thursday, so we cover the key talking points from those sessions. We also talk a little about a few things that coordinators Eddie Faulker and Teryl Austin had to say on Wednesday during their respective weekly media sessions. In the middle of this show, we are joined by Nate Atkins, who covers the Colts for The Indianapolis Star. Nate gives us a good preview of the Colts heading to the team's Saturday home game against the Steelers. At the end of this interview, Nate gives us his prediction for the Saturday afternoon game. If not already doing so, please make sure to follow Nate on Twitter/X @NateAtkins_ and read his work online at: https://www.indystar.com/staff/2684227001/nate-atkins/ After having Nate join us, Alex and I then dive into our own preview of the Week 15 Saturday game between the Steelers and the Colts. We talk both sides of the football for both teams and that includes going over our tape study of the Colts along with several key stats ahead of the Saturday game. With Week 15 now upon us, Alex and I give our picks for all of the remaining games on the NFL schedule. That obviously includes us picking the final score of the Steelers game against the Colts. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 125-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 14, 2023 - For Episode 1,015 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about how former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is once again the center of attention in the media landscape this week. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 13, 2023 - For Episode 1,014 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora attempts to provide some optimism when it comes to the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2023 season.   steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 13, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 62 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they enter the middle of Week 15 and their upcoming Saturday road game against the Indianapolis Colts. We go over the Steelers Week 15 injury report heading into Wednesday with that focus being mainly on outside linebackers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, who are both still in concussion protocol. Steelers quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph both talked to the media on Tuesday, so we go over the few talking points to come out of those sessions. Premier NFL insiders Jay Glazer and Peter King both recently had some thoughts concerning Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and the team's future at the quarterback position that Alex and I both discuss. We talk about the possibility of the Steelers signing Tomlin to a contract extension after the 2023 season and when such an event might happen if it happens at all. The Steelers usage of play action hasn’t been very effective so far this season, so Alex and I discuss that topic for a bit in this show as well. We talk a little bit about the role that Steelers team president Art Rooney II has in the future of the organization. We also discuss a comment he made about Tomlin this past January and parse that completely. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 73-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 12, 2023 - For Episode 1013 on this Tuesday, Josh Carney talks about the explanation of the fourth down shot play at the end of the game against the New England Patriots that Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin recently gave. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 11, 2023 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on Youtube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream each week from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one and if you missed today’s, you can check it out below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 11, 2023 - For Episode 1,012 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about how a loss on Saturday to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15 could put the Pittsburgh Steelers' playoff chances out of reach. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 11, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 61 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they enter Week 15. We discuss how Steelers OLB T.J. Watt is a national talking point right now because of him now being in concussion protocol and on the heels of him finishing the Thursday night game. We discuss if we think the Steelers handled Watt's protocol Thursday night properly and more. We go over the health of the Steelers entering Week 15 based on what head coach Mike Tomlin said on Monday during his weekly press conference. Tomlin gave us quite a few talking points during his media session and so we cover each of those thoroughly. We talk about the team sticking with QB Mitch Trubisky as their starter. The in-game actions of WR George Pickens are discussed in this show based on something Tomlin said on Monday. We go over where the Steelers now sit in the AFC playoff picture entering Week 15. We also discuss the all-22 tape from the Steelers Week 14 Thursday night loss to the New England Patriots. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 65-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 10, 2023 - For Episode 1,011 on this Sunday, Dr. Melanie Friedlander consider the calls from the Pittsburgh Steelers' fanbase to fire HC Mike Tomlin and compares it to a similar scenario with former HC Bill Cowher. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 9, 2023 - For Episode 1,010 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark talks about how sick he is to continually see the Pittsburgh Steelers lose to the New England Patriots on the heels of the team's Thursday night debacle at home to another 2-10 team. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 8, 2023 - For Episode 1,009 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers deep-rooted problem that goes beyond just the players or the scheme. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 8, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 60 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the disgusting Thursday night loss the Pittsburgh Steelers had to the New England Patriots. We jump right into our talk by going over key plays in the game on both sides of the football, the play of QB Mitch Trubisky and much more. We talk about how the Steelers still managed to be the game at the two-minute warning and how those final two plays of the drive were pretty much unforgivable. Should Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin have benched Trubisky in favor of backup Mason Rudolph? We discuss that question and also talk about who should start at quarterback in Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts. The Steelers have a new dubious stat attached to them after losing to the 2-10 Patriots and we go over that. We also discuss the very strong comments made by S Minkah Fitzpatrick after the Thursday night game. We discuss the pregame inactive list and the in-game injuries that happened and then dive deeper into the Thursday night game in all three phases. Alex and I then make sure to address the state of the Steelers organization with four games remaining and then talk about the future of Tomlin in Pittsburgh. Alex and I finally get to the rest of our Week 14 picks to start winding down the show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 86-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 7, 2023 - For Episode 1,008 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about how Thursday night might be a monumental moment in the history between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots as it relates to the team's head coaches. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 6, 2023 - For Episode 1,007 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the issues the Pittsburgh Steelers are having with fundamental football entering Week 14. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 6, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 59 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the status of Pittsburgh Steelers as they prepare to play the New England Patriots on Thursday night at Acrisure Stadium. We start by going over the Steelers Tuesday injury report and speculate who might be in and out Thursday night. We also talk a little about what the Steelers inactive list might look like ahead of the game against the Patriots. The Steelers mad coordinators Eddie Faulkner and Teryl Austin available to the media on Tuesday so Alex and I recap the main talking points to come out of their weekly press conferences. That results in us talking about C Mason Cole, OLB Nick Herbig, DT Keeanu Benton, and DL DeMarvin Leal. Alex and I also make sure to discuss the topic concerning a few players possibly taking the Week 13 game against the Arizona Cardinals too lightly. We also discuss QB Mitch Trubisky and the comments he made on Tuesday concerning how aggressive he intends on being Thursday night against the Patriots. In the middle of this show, Alex and I are once again joined by veteran beat writer Ben Volin, who covers the Patriots for The Boston Globe. We talk with Ben about the 2023 Patriots to date, the status of HC Bill Belichick after this season and the upcoming Thursday night game in Pittsburgh. At the end of this game preview, Ben gives us his prediction for the game between the Patriots and the Steelers. If not already doing so, please follow Ben on Twitter/X at @BenVolin and make sure to read his work online here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/about/staff-list/staff/ben-volin/?p1=Article_Byline Alex and I then move on to provide our own game preview for the Thursday night game between the Patriots and the Steelers. We discuss offense, defense, and special teams when it comes to both teams. As usual, Alex and I give our score predictions for the upcoming game at the end of this segment. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 124-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 5, 2023 - For Episode 1,006 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin saying on Monday that he isn't concerned about the injury issues that QB Kenny Pickett has had to date. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 4, 2023 - For Episode 1,005 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about how the Pittsburgh Steelers are on the path of an epic collapse that could see them missing the playoffs altogether despite their record and the winnable games on the schedule ahead. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 4, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 58 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers disgusting Sunday home loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The Steelers sustained several injuries during their Sunday loss to the Cardinals with the most notable one being QB Kenny Pickett. We go over his status as of Monday afternoon, the surgery he reportedly had and when he might be able to resume playing. We also address the several other Steelers players that were injured during Sunday's game. The Steelers have a new practice squad quarterback as of Monday, so we update that news. Alex and I then get busy recapping the Steelers Sunday loss to the Cardinals. We spend a lot of time talking about the play of the defense first. We go over the 99-yard touchdown drive the defense allowed and talk quite a bit about the play of several individual players on that side of the football. After discussing the play of the Steelers defense against the Cardinals, Alex and I move to talk about the offensive side of the football. We go over the positive running game that unit had for the early portion of the game. We obviously discuss the failed fourth-and-goal play as well as the play of Pickett before he left the game injured. Special teams surely helped contribute to the Sunday loss, so Alex and I make sure to point out the negative things from that unit. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talked to the media again on Monday and we make sure to mix in the pertinent things that he said during his press conference throughout this show. We also talk about the Steelers Monday estimated injury report that team released during this show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 71-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 3, 2023 - For Episode 1,004 on this Sunday, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about why Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin III might soon be one of the players that benefits greatly from the revamped offense despite a quiet season to date. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 2, 2023 - For Episode 1,003 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark talks about why finally starting rookie T Broderick Jones was the smartest move the Pittsburgh Steelers have made so far this season.  steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 1, 2023 - For Episode 1002 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about one thing he liked hearing from Pittsburgh Steelers interim OC Eddie Faulkner during his Thursday press conference. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 1, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 57 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about Week 13 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. We discuss the team’s injury report heading into Friday and how the team is expected to get S Minkah Fitzpatrick and DT Montravius Adams back on Sunday for their game against the Arizona Cardinals. Who will be the punt returner on Sunday if WR Calvin Austin III can’t play? We address thar question early in this show. Eddie Faulkner and Teryl Austin both spoke to the media on Thursday and as usual, Alex and I recap those two press conferences and go over the main talking points top to bottom. What will and should happen with WR Diontae Johnson after the 2023 season ends? Alex and I hit on that topic quite a bit in this show and address the cries for the team to move on from Johnson after the season ends. In the middle of this show, Alex and I are joined by Bob McManaman, who covers the Cardinals for The Arizona Republic. Bob gives us his thoughts on the 2023 Cardinals heading into Sunday’s game as the three of us preview the Week 13 matchup in Pittsburgh. We talk to Bob for roughly 25 minutes, and he gives us his prediction for Sunday's game at the end of the interview. If you’re not already doing so, please make sure to follow Bob on Twitter at @azbobbymac and please read his work online here: https://www.azcentral.com/staff/2646974001/bob-mcmanaman/. Alex and I move on to provide our own breakdown and preview of Sunday’s game between the Steelers and the Cardinals. As usual, Alex and I wind down this Friday show by giving our predictions for the remaining NFL games on this week's schedule. We also give our score predictions for the Steelers’ Sunday home game against the Cardinals. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 108-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 30, 2023 - For Episode 1001 on this Wednesday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about how Pittsburgh Steelers rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. certainly looks the part of a true lockdown defensive back moving forward and how the numbers also back that up. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 29, 2023 - For a very special 1,000th Episode on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora argues one rule change the NFL needs to make after watching the Sunday game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 29, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 56 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers so far this week and that includes the few transactions made by the team on Tuesday. We also discuss the overall health of the Steelers to start Week 13 on the heels of what all head coach Mike Tomlin said during his Tuesday press conference. The Tomlin weekly media session gave us quite a few talking abouts to discuss. We focus a lot on what Tomlin said about WR Diontae Johnson when it comes to his lack of effort on the first half fumble this past Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Several other Tomlin presser talking points are also addressed in-depth. Hines Ward and James Harrison, two former Steelers players, are now Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists for 2024 so Alex and I discuss that news and the chances each have of getting into Canton this time around. Early in this show, Alex and I welcome author John Harris to the show. Harris, a former Steelers beat writer, has recently released his new book; Tomlin: The Soul of a Football Coach, just in time for the holidays. We talk extensively with Harris about his new book. If you would like to purchase his new book, please do so via this Amazon link below. It would make a great Christmas present for any fan of the Steelers. Coming out of our interview with Harris, Alex and I go over the Steelers' Week 12 win against the Bengals once again now that we both have studied the all-22 tape from that contest. We start on offense and then move on to the defense. We talk some more about the play of Steelers QB Kenny Pickett on Sunday and changes we saw on offense. We discuss the Steelers heading into Week 13 and wonder if this team might be able to make some noise in the playoffs should they ultimately make the postseason tournament. We spend time in this show talking about Steelers DL DeMarvin Leal due to his decrease in snaps played these last several weeks. We also spend time talking about several members of the Steelers rookie class heading into Week 13. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 138-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 29, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 56 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers so far this week and that includes the few transactions made by the team on Tuesday. We also discuss the overall health of the Steelers to start Week 13 on the heels of what all head coach Mike Tomlin said during his Tuesday press conference. The Tomlin weekly media session gave us quite a few talking abouts to discuss. We focus a lot on what Tomlin said about WR Diontae Johnson when it comes to his lack of effort on the first half fumble this past Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Several other Tomlin presser talking points are also addressed in-depth. Hines Ward and James Harrison, two former Steelers players, are now Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists for 2024 so Alex and I discuss that news and the chances each have of getting into Canton this time around. Early in this show, Alex and I welcome author John Harris to the show. Harris, a former Steelers beat writer, has recently released his new book; Tomlin: The Soul of a Football Coach, just in time for the holidays. We talk extensively with Harris about his new book. If you would like to purchase his new book, please do so via this Amazon link below. It would make a great Christmas present for any fan of the Steelers. https://amzn.to/3T2Yy1S Coming out of our interview with Harris, Alex and I go over the Steelers' Week 12 win against the Bengals once again now that we both have studied the all-22 tape from that contest. We start on offense and then move on to the defense. We talk some more about the play of Steelers QB Kenny Pickett on Sunday and changes we saw on offense. We discuss the Steelers heading into Week 13 and wonder if this team might be able to make some noise in the playoffs should they ultimately make the postseason tournament. We spend time in this show talking about Steelers DL DeMarvin Leal due to his decrease in snaps played these last several weeks. We also spend time talking about several members of the Steelers rookie class heading into Week 13. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 138-minute episode as well, and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 28, 2023 - For Episode 999 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about how Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris reminded fans just how good he is on Sunday, by showing off a running punishing style that will come in handy come December. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 27, 2023 - For Episode 998 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers finally eclipsing the 400-yard mark in the first game following Matt Canada's departure and how he won't be sold on the offense until they do it consistently and score more points. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 27, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 55 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Sunday road win the Pittsburgh Steelers had against the Cincinnati Bengals. We discuss the pregame roster moves that were made prior to Sunday’s game and that includes us talking about the inactive list from that contest. We also quickly recap the injuries coming out of the game against the Bengals. Alex and I get into our full recap of the Steelers' Sunday game against the Bengals and as usual, we start on the offensive side of the football. We talk about what stuck out schematically on offense on Sunday now that the team has moved on from Matt Canada as the team's offensive coordinator. We discuss the several big throws that QB Kenny Pickett made on Sunday, the involvement of TE Pat Freiermuth in the passing game, and how RB Najee Harris had a big game that included two explosive runs. We talk about a lot of offensive stats from Sunday that were positive and great to see. The play of WR Diontae Johnson is discussed quite a bit during this first part of the show. We go over his failed touchdown reception, effort on the fumble by RB Jaylen Warren, and how he rebounded to make a few plays later in the game. We move on to recap the play of the Steelers defense on Sunday and that includes us discussing several individual plays and platers. We make sure to highlight the play of S Trenton Thompson against the Bengals and how big his second half interception was. We talk about the run defense and how the Bengals made a few fortunate plays on Sunday that Pittsburgh probably should have made instead. We make sure to talk a little about the play of rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. on Sunday as well. The Steelers special teams units weren’t great overall on Sunday against the Bengals and we explain why we feel that way. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 91-minute episode as well and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 26, 2023 - For Episode 997 on this Sunday, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about who most likely made the call to fire Pittsburgh Steelers OC Matt Canada this past week. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 25, 2023 - For Episode 996 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why he would like to see Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett throw it deep on the first offensive play of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 24, 2023 - For Episode 995 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora gives his first impressions of Pittsburgh Steelers interim OC Eddie Faulkner after his first official press conference on Thursday afternoon. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 24, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 54 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the slate of Thanksgiving Day games the NFL had and how all three weren’t all that competitive overall. The Pittsburgh Steelers have now released two injury reports ahead of their Week 12 road game against the Cincinnati Bengals, so we recap where the team sits from a health standpoint entering Friday and how it looks like the team won't be getting S Minkah Fitzpatrick thon Sunday. New offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner addressed the media for the first time in his new role on Thursday, so Alex and I recap all that he had to say during that press conference. We then move on to cover what notable things that defensive coordinator Teryl Austin had to say on Thursday during his media session. With the Steelers playing the Bengals on Sunday, Alex and I are pleased to have Jay Morrison on the show this Friday. Morrison, who now covers the Bengals for Pro Football Network, is a longtime beat writer and Alex and I talk to him for nearly 25 minutes about the upcoming Week 12 Sunday game in Cincinnati. Jay graciously provides us with his score prediction for the Sunday game to close out our talk with him. If not already doing so, please follow Jay on Twitter at @ByJayMorrison and also make sure to catch up on all of his pregame coverage here: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/author/jmorrison/. After talking to Jay, Alex and I provide our own preview for the Steelers Sunday game against the Bengals. As usual, Alex and I wrap up this Friday show by providing our picks against the spread for the remaining Week 12 games. We then provide our final score predictions for the Steelers Sunday road game against the Bengals. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 99-minute episode as well and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 23, 2023 - For Episode 994 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren being on quite a heater the last three weeks and how it's time for the offensive staff to lean on his hot hand moving forward. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 22, 2023 - For Episode 993 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about what the Pittsburgh Steelers are getting in Eddie Faulkner and Mike Sullivan with them both taking over for Matt Canada. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 22, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 53 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I talk more about the Pittsburgh Steelers deciding to move on from offensive coordinator Matt Canada. We talk about what maybe was the final nail that caused that move on from Canada and the challenges that now await Eddie Faulkner and Mike Sullivan as they take over the control of the offense for the remainder of the season. Alex and I discuss what changes we might see on offense moving forward and what the overall goal of that unit should be throughout the final seven regular season games. We discuss if there’s much optimism from us both when it comes to the offense improving greatly with Faulkner and Sullivan now running it. We also discuss what the duties of those two might look like moving forward. Alex has already connected several dots when it comes to a potential new Steelers offensive coordinator for 2024 so we go over that list of names that he cobbled together for Wednesday morning. We also discuss the possibility of Faulkner or Sullivan getting that job permanently in 2024 and what would need to go right for such a thing to happen. We talk more about Steelers QB Kenny Pickett in this show when it comes to hope he'll show growth in his play the remainder of this season. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin held his weekly press conference on Tuesday and with that, Alex and I go over a few other things that he said during his talk with the media. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 95-minute episode as well and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 21, 2023 - For Episode 992 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about the Pittsburgh Steelers firing OC Matt Canada earlier in the day and what likely ultimately led to that decision being made this late in the season and despite the team being 6-4 entering Week 12. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 21, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 52 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday morning show, an emergency episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada earlier in the day. We discuss why Canada was relieved of his duties on Tuesday and what all HC Mike Tomlin had to say about that decision during his weekly press conference. We also go over who will have what rolls on the offensive coaching staff now that Canada has been dismissed by the team. What will the offense look like moving forward for the Steelers? How will this change hopefully help QB Kenny Pickett? Alex and I attempt to answer both of those questions and others during this episode. We also discuss what Eddie Faulkner and Mike Sullivan need to do and show in the remaining seven games to keep the team from looking outside the organization past this season. We do talk a little bit about potential outside offensive candidates past the 2023 season later in this show. The Steelers made a few roster transactions on Tuesday, so Alex and I address those. We also discuss the possibility of the Steelers landing veteran LB Shaquille Leonard now that he is being waived on Tuesday by the Indianapolis Colts. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 46-minute episode as well. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 20, 2023 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on Youtube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream each week from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one and if you missed today’s, you can check it out below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 20, 2023 - For Episode 991 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses Pittsburgh Steelers ILB Mark Robinson logging zero defensive snaps against the Cleveland Browns in Week 11 and what that means. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 20, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 51 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers losing to the Cleveland Browns on the road on Sunday and how it was a winnable game at the end of it. Before going into our breakdown of the Steelers’ Sunday loss, Alex and I quickly go over the Saturday transactions made by the team in addition to recapping the pregame inactive list. We also discuss the one injury that we know about from Sunday's game. It sounds like the Steelers will be signing veteran ILB Myles Jack this week and possibly free agent DB Eric Rowe as well. We go over that latest news regarding those two players on this Monday. As you would expect, Alex dive deep into recapping the Steelers' Sunday loss to the Browns. We start on offense and talk about the poor play of QB Kenny Pickett and especially on third downs. We make sure to give Steelers RB Jaylen Warren his kudos for his play on Sunday. We discuss several individual plays from Sunday's game on the offensive side of the ball and make sure to recap how poor the final two possessions were. We move on to discuss the play of the Steelers' defense on Sunday against the Browns and how that unit did enough to secure a win. We do, however, talk a little about the final game-winning field goal that the unit allowed. We go over the play of several individual players on defense. Special teams play versus the Browns is discussed later in this show, albeit briefly. Steelers RB Najee Harris had quite a bit to say after the Sunday loss, so we dive into his comments and how concerning they were. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 87-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 19, 2023 - For Episode 990 on this Sunday, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talk about why this would be a great week for Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett to lead a strong passing attack and why that might be possible, even against the Cleveland Browns. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 18, 2023 - For Episode 989 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday road contest against the Cleveland Browns feels like a very dangerous game for the visiting team even though they are facing a rookie quarterback. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 17, 2023 - For Episode 988 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why the Pittsburgh Steelers or Cleveland Browns offense will be the key when it comes to which team wins this weekend’s key AFC North game. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 17, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 50 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex and I get right to talking about the Thursday night AFC North game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens in addition to the significant injuries that happened during that contest with QB Joe Burrow and TE Mark Andrews leading that list. The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Cleveland Browns on the road on Sunday, so Alex and I address the current injury situations of both teams heading into Friday. We talk about what the Steelers’ Friday injury report might look like and how Pittsburgh might handle their inside linebacker and safety situations on Sunday in Cleveland against the Browns. The Steelers coordinators, Matt Canada, Teryl Austin, and Danny Smith, all talked to the media on Thursday and on the heels of those pressers, Alex and I review the main talking points to come out of all of them. In the middle of this Friday show, Alex and I are once again joined by Scott Petrak, who covers the Browns for The Chronicle-Telegram and The Medina Gazette. We spend 30 minutes with Scott talking about the Browns quarterback situation, both currently and past the 2023 season, as well as previewing the Sunday Week 11 game in Cleveland. If not already doing so, please follow Scott on Twitter/X at @ScottPetrak and make sure to read all of his work online at BrownsZone.com. After having Scott on, Alex and I move forward with our own breakdown of the upcoming Sunday game between the Steelers and the Browns. We dedicate some extra time to talking about Steelers QB Kenny Pickett and his third down completion percentage. We also focus heavily on Browns rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who will start on Sunday against the Steelers. To close out this Friday show, Alex and I provide all of our picks against the spread for the remaining Week 11 games. We pick the final score of the Steelers/Browns game as well. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 123-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 16, 2023 - For Episode 987 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about the concerns related to the high volume of defensive snaps that Pittsburgh Steelers OLB T.J. Watt has logged over the course of the last few weeks. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 15, 2023 - For Episode 986 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora gives the Pittsburgh Steelers’ special teams units its props for helping the cause in Sunday’s win over the Green Bay Packers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 15, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 49 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex and I get right to talking about the breaking news concerning Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson being shut down for the remainder of the 2023 season due to a shoulder injury. The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Browns on Sunday in Cleveland so the Watson news will result in the Browns playing either Dorian Thompson-Robinson or P.J. Walker at quarterback. It sounds like the Browns’ starter might be Thompson-Robinson, according to some breaking news during this show. The Steelers have made quite a few transactions since our last show, so Alex and I roll through recapping those moves. We talk about TE Pat Freiermuth potentially returning to action on Sunday and wonder if S Minkah Fitzpatrick might be able to return from his hamstring injury as well. We go over the few practice squad transactions made by the Steelers as well. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin held his weekly press conference on Tuesday and as usual, Alex and I go over the bigger talking points to come out of that media session. We discuss the Steelers situation at inside linebacker due to recent injuries based on what Tomlin said Tuesday. That means we talk a bit about ILB Elandon Roberts and ILB Mark Robinson quite a bit. We also talk extensively about what Tomlin said on Tuesday about QB Kenny Pickett and how he needs to see more out of him moving into the second half of the 2023 regular season. With the all-22 tape from the Steelers Week 10 win against the Green Bay Packers now fully digested, Alex and I discuss additional things we observed from that contest. We start on the offense and then move on to the defense and some special teams. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 85-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 14, 2023 - For Episode 985 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Broderick Jones and veteran OLB T.J. Watt being an example of the team's iron sharpening iron team building process that HC Mike Tomlin often references. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 13, 2023 - For Episode 984 on this Monday, Ross McCorkle talks about the Pittsburgh Steelers sustaining success despite unsustainable point and yardage differentials and the importance of the next two games on their schedule. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 13, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 48 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday afternoon home win against the Green Bay Packers. We start by going over the Week Ten inactive list and then recap the two Saturday practice squad elevations that the Steelers made. The Steelers had a significant injury on Sunday as ILB Kwon Alexander has now been lost for the season due to an Achilles injury. We recap that injury and go over the options the Steelers have when it comes to the inside linebacker position on the heels of the team losing Alexander and Cole Holcomb for the season in back-to-back weeks. As usual, Alex and I get deep into recapping the Steelers Sunday game. We start on the offensive side of the football and discuss the running game and the major success the Steelers had in that phase against the Packers. We then talk about the lack of a passing game that the offense had on Sunday and go over the play of QB Kenny Pickett. We talk about a few key offensive plays on Sunday as well. We also discuss third down stats as part of our offensive side of the football discussions. Alex and I then talk about the play of the Steelers defense on Sunday against the Packers. We go over the unit allowing eight explosive plays on Sunday in addition to the two key takeaways the unit had in the red zone. The great Sunday play of CB Patrick Peterson is discussed, and we also make sure to talk about the lack of a pass rush the Steelers defense had against the Packers. Additionally, we go over some surprising snap counts from Sunday's game. We address special teams play during this episode as well. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 84-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 12, 2023 - For Episode 983 on this Sunday, Dr. Melanie Friedlander takes a look at where Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris is as we approach the middle of the 2023 season and how it may impact his future. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 11, 2023 - For Episode 982 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why the Pittsburgh Steelers need to lean on their bully ball identity and win on the ground against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.  steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 10, 2023 - For Episode 981 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about the old-school matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers’ special teams coordinators on Sunday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 10, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 47 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex and I get right to talking about the Thursday injury report for the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of their Sunday home game against the Green Bay Packers. We highlight how Friday will be an interesting day of practice when it comes to DT Cameron Heyward and ILB Elandon Roberts after both sat out on Thursday. The Packers are dealing with some key injuries this week with the most notable being CB Jaire Alexander. We cover the latest regarding their health situation heading into Friday. Steelers coordinators Matt Canada and Teryl Austin both held their weekly media sessions on Thursday, so Alex and I recap the main talking points to come out of those two press conferences. We also talk briefly about a few comments made by a couple of Steelers players since our Wednesdays show. With the Steelers hosting the Packers on Sunday, Alex and I are joined by Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Tom has covered the Packers for an exceptionally long time, and he helps us break down the upcoming Sunday game in Pittsburgh. We spend 30 minutes with Tom talking about the Packers. If not already doing so, please follow Tom on Twitter at @TomSilverstein and make sure to read his work online here: https://www.jsonline.com/staff/4804382002/tom-silverstein/. After finishing up with Tom, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers Sunday game against the Packers. We go over things to look for on offense, defense, and special teams for both teams during our Week Ten game preview. As usual, Alex and I make our weekly game picks for the remaining contests on the NFL schedule this week. We obviously both pick the final score for the Steelers Sunday game against the Packers later in the show. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 131-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 9, 2023 - For Episode 980 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney explains how the Pittsburgh Steelers have a great opportunity in front of them based on them having one of the weakest second-half schedules in the NFL. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 8, 2023 - For Episode 979 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why it's valid to compare Houston Texans rookie QB C.J. Stroud and Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett right now even though one is only a rookie. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 8, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 46 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex and I quickly talk about the early health outlook for the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of their Week 10 Sunday home game against the Green Bay Packers. This is based on what head coach Mike Tomlin had to say on Tuesday during his press conference. That means we discuss the Sunday outlook for S Minkah Fitzpatrick in-depth. There are a few interesting trends to discuss ahead of the Sunday game against the Packers thanks to the Steelers announcing on Tuesday that they will be wearing their block numeral throwbacks for that contest. Tomlin’s weekly press conference provided quite a few juicy talking points for us to discuss during this Wednesday show. Those talking points include rookie tackle Broderick Jones likely remaining the starter on Sunday against the Packers on the right side. I have Alex look into his crystal ball when it comes to who he thinks will be the Steelers’ starting tackles come week One of the 2024 season. Tomlin also addressed the current situation with frustrated WR George Pickens on Tuesday, so we obviously discuss all that he had to say on that topic. We hone-in on Tomlin calling the Pickens’ frustration just a “pebble in his shoe” right now. We discuss how Tomlin handled that topic with the media on Tuesday. Tomlin also talked about QB Kenny Pickett, OC Matt Canada, CB Joey Porter Jr., the inside linebacker position, and running back playing time on Tuesday so we make sure to address all of those talking pints thoroughly in this show as well. Former Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall is back in the news as of Tuesday and we tell you why. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 76-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 7, 2023 - For Episode 978 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney explains why he believes Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin should be the 2023 Coach of the Year in the NFL at the midway point of the season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 6, 2023 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on Youtube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream each week from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one and if you missed today’s, you can check it out below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 6, 2023 - For Episode 977 on this Monday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about one play design he really liked from Pittsburgh Steelers OC Matt Canada in Thursday night’s win over the Tennessee Titans. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 6, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 45 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex and I quickly talk about the game that Minnesota Vikings QB Josh Dobbs had on Sunday. Every team in the AFC North won in Week Nine so Alex and I make sure to go over the state of that division entering Week 10. The Pittsburgh Steelers made a few transactions on Monday morning, so we discuss that news in addition to a few fines that NFL handed down to players over the weekend related to Week Eight action. Is Steelers WR George Pickens a distraction right now due to his attitude? Is he going to be a problem for the team moving forward and will he ultimately see a second contract in Pittsburgh? Alex and I dive into all of the questions and more related to Pickens. We have now hit the 20-game mark for Steelers QB Kenny Pickett, so Alex and I take time in this episode to evaluate him and go over the good, bad, and ugly related to his overall play so far. We attempt to rank Pickett league-wide as part of an exercise and look ahead at what is next for him as he attempts to show he can become a long-term franchise quarterback in Pittsburgh. Alex and I make sure to mix in some all-22 talk related to the Steelers Week Nine win on Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans with most of that talk being related to the offensive side of the football. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 107-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 5, 2023 - For Episode 976 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why she believes we don't need to worry about Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens, despite his seemingly recent frustrations and social media activity. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 4, 2023 - For Episode 975 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why Pittsburgh Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith is having a career season and why looking at his raw stats isn't the best way to measure it. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 3, 2023 - For Episode 974 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora describes the dumbest NFL offense he would design if he became an offensive coordinator. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 3, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 44 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the Tennessee Titans Thursday night at home. We start by going over some of the pregame news and that includes offensive coordinator Matt Canada coaching from the sideline Thursday night instead of from the booth. We also discuss rookie Broderick Jones starting at right tackle over Chukwuma Okorafor and why that happened. We also talk about if Jones will remain a starter moving forward. There were injuries in last night’s game for the Steelers, so we make sure to cover those. We also talk about how the Steelers continue to win games and in the face of key analytics. Alex and I then spend a good chunk of the rest of the show breaking down the play of the Steelers offense and defense Thursday night. We highlight the play of several individual players and plays that took place. We spend a little time talking more in-depth about the play of QB Kenny Pickett Thursday night and a little more about WR Diontae Johnson finally getting back in the endzone. We discuss snap counts, a few early players grades from Pro Football Focus from the Thursday night game and much more. We end this show by giving out remaining picks against the spread for the rest of the Week Nine NFL games. We also get to a few reader emails before closing out this Friday show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 2, 2023 - For Episode 973 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about what the Thursday night return of Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cameron Heyward from injury does and doesn't mean for the team's defense. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 1, 2023 - For Episode 972 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses a curious comment made by Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin during his Monday press conference. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 1, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 43 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the 2023 NFL trade deadline coming and going on Tuesday. We discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers standing pat at the trade deadline and also talk quite a bit about the supposed interest the team had in Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson. I offer up my theories as to why I believe a deal wasn’t as close as some reporters seem to think. The Steelers Tuesday injury report is discussed early in this show and that includes us talking about the severity of the hamstring injury sustained last Sunday by S Minkah Fitzpatrick. We also talk about the possibility of Steelers DT Cameron Heyward playing Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans. The Steelers' coordinators, Matt Canada and Teryl Austin, both held their weekly press conferences on Tuesday. As usual, Alex and I discuss the main talking points to come out their talks with the media. Alex and I move on to give our final thoughts on the Steelers Week Eight home loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars this past Sunday in the middle of this show. The Steelers will play the Titans on Thursday night at Acrisure Stadium and ahead of that Week Nine game, Alex and I welcome Nick Suss to the show. Nick covers the Titans for The Tennessean, and he spends roughly 30-minutes with us previewing the Thursday night matchup. If not already doing so, please follow Nick on Twitter at @nicksuss and read his Titans coverage online here: https://www.tennessean.com/staff/4388413002/nick-suss/. After our interview with Nick, Alex and I give our preview of the Steelers Thursday night game against the Titans. As usual, we end that preview by giving our final score predictions for the Thursday night game. Is this game a must-win for the Steelers? We discuss that question as well. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 125-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 31, 2023 - For Episode 971 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about how the Pittsburgh Steelers offense is worse than last season’s and that nobody is absolved because of that. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 30, 2023 - For Episode 970 on this Monday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about the Pittsburgh Steelers and their issue of sustainability as the 2023 regular season moves into Week Nine. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 30, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 43 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers and their Sunday loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers had a few key injuries on Sunday against the Jaguars, so we update the latest information that we have on those two players, QB Kenny Pickett and S Minkah Fitzpatrick, on the heels of head coach Mike Tomlin holding a Monday press conference. We also discuss the possibility of DT Cameron Heyward and RB Anthony McFarland Jr. being activated off the Reserve/Injured list this week. Speaking of Tomlin's Monday presser, Alex and I spend a lot of time going over a few things that he had to say earlier in the day. He gave us quite a few quotes to go over. The Steelers Sunday loss to the Jaguars also keeps us busy in this show. We start on the offensive side of the football and discuss the futility, plays that were missed that were there and much more. We go over the play of several individuals on Sunday and much more. We move on and discuss the play of the Steelers defense on Sunday and that keeps us quite busy. We talk about the several takeaways the Steelers defense had on Sunday in addition to the big plays that unit allowed. The officiating in Sunday's game between the Steelers and the Jaguars certainly wasn’t great so Alex and I make sure to hit on that topic throughout this show as well. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 75-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 29, 2023 - For episode 969 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander looks at the need of the NFL to find some middle ground between discouraging dangerous plays and players losing their livelihood via fines. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 28, 2023 - For Episode 968 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why Pittsburgh Steelers OLB T.J. Watt should be in his own class when it comes to comparisons to other EDGE rushers around the NFL.  steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 27, 2023 - For Episode 967 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense needs to step up against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 27, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 42 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the upcoming Week Eight game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars, We go over the recent comments made by Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence and Steelers WR George Pickens these last few days as a result of those blowing up on the internet and social media. Steelers DT Cameron Heyward had his 21-day practice window opened on Thursday as he continues to work his way back from his groin injury. We discuss when Heyward might resume playing in a game. We also go over the Steelers Week Eight injury report heading into Friday. The Steelers coordinators, Matt Canada and Teryl Austin, both held their weekly press conferences on Thursday and as usual, Alex and I discuss the main talking points to come out their talks with the media. Will the Steelers make any trades before next week’s league deadline? Alex and I discuss that topic again in this show. The Steelers play the Jaguars on Sunday so with that, we are pleased to be joined by Demetrius Harvey on this Friday episode. Demetrius covers the Jaguars for the Florida Times-Union, and we discuss the Sunday game with him for about 20 minutes. At the end of our interview with Demetrius, he gives us his prediction for Sunday's game between the Steelers and the Jaguars. If not already doing so, please follow Demetrius on Twitter at @Demetrius82 and make sure to read his work online at https://www.jacksonville.com/staff/10326671002/demetrius-harvey/. After finishing up with Demetrius, Alex and I move on to our own breakdowns of the Jaguars ahead of Sundays game. We discuss the matchup in full and what we expect to see from the Jaguars offense and defense on Sunday against the Steelers. As usual, Alex and I provide our picks against the spread for all of the remaining games left on the Week Eight schedule. That ends with our score predictions for the Sunday game between the Steelers and the Jaguars. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 125-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 26, 2023 - For Episode 966 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about trade deadline chatter regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers and how them being tied to big names is getting out of control. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 25, 2023 - For Episode 965 on this Wednesday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about what Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had to say on Tuesday concerning the team's identity. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 25, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 41 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the latest practice squad signings made by the Pittsburgh Steelers as they begin preparing to play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at home. The Steelers Wednesday injury report for Week Eight will likely have a few names on it so Alex and I go over that topic as far as who we expect to see listed. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin held his weekly press conference on Tuesday and as usual, there are plenty of topics to come out for us to discuss. There were a lot of them. Now that we have digested the all-22 tape from the Steelers Sunday win against the Los Angeles Rams, Alex and I break down what all we learned and saw on both offense and defense. We obviously spend a lot of time talking about the play of Steelers QB Kenny Pickett on Sunday and what the outlook is for him these next several games. We spend some time breaking down a few specific plays from the Sunday game with one of those being an early run by Steelers RB Najee Harris. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 97-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 24, 2023 - For Episode 964 on this Tuesday, Alex Kozora talks about the reduced playing time of Pittsburgh Steelers DL Isaiahh Loudermilk and why his career with the team could soon be ending. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 23, 2023 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on Youtube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream each week from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one and if you missed today’s, you can check it out below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 23, 2023 - For Episode 963 on this Monday afternoon, Alex Kozora talks about one overlooked thing that the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense does well coming out of Week Seven. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 23, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 40 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers big road win on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams to move to 4-2 on the season. We discuss how this was another rock throwing game and how the Steelers have somehow found a way to be 11-4 since their 2022 bye week and where a lot of that credit needs to go. The Steelers made a few Saturday roster moves that Alex and I recap early in this show. we also discuss the team's week Seven inactive list prior to the Sunday game. The Steelers offense looked a bit better on Sunday against the Rams so Alex and I start on that side of the football. We discuss the play of the unit and several individual players in this segment. A lot of Sunday stats are discussed, and we talk about how QB Kenny Pickett came up clutch yet again late in the contest. We talk running game on Sunday and scheme in this segment as well. We also discuss several big plays on that side of the football. Alex and I then move over to the defensive side of the football to talk about that unit’s play on Sunday against the Rams. We discuss the big play made early in the second half by OLB T.J. Watt and how S Minkah Fitzpatrick once again led the team in tackles. Several of the Steelers defensive rookies are highlighted in this segment along with multiple plays that the Rams made on offense. We briefly talk about special team play later in this show and make sure to review the penalties and key officiating things to come out of the Sunday game. That obviously includes the late quarterback sneak by Pickett on fourth down that ultimately closed out the game against the Rams. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 92-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 22, 2023 - For episode 962 on this Sunday, Dr. Melanie Friedlander looks at Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth and the impact of his hamstring injury on his career trajectory and the division of labor within the tight end unit in his absence while on IR. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 21, 2023 - For Episode 961 on this Saturday, Joe Clark talks about why Sunday's game is crucial for OT Dan Moore Jr. and explains why the Pittsburgh Steelers might be so open to giving him another chance.  steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 20, 2023 - For Episode 960 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why he appreciates the workmanlike approach of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2023 rookie class so far this season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 20, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 39 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers and their upcoming Week Seven road game against the Los Angeles Rams. That conversation begins with us covering the team's Thursday injury report and the concerns about TE Pat Freiermuth, who we find out later in the show will be sidelined longer with his hamstring issue. With it certainly sounding like Dan Moore Jr. will start over rookie Broderick Jones at left tackle on Sunday against the Rams, Alex and I discuss that development and why that decision might have been made. We talk about whether it will be the right decision ultimately as well. The Steelers coordinators, Matt Canada and Teryl Austin, both spoke to the media on Thursday so as usual, Alex and I go over the main talking points from both of those press conferences. We spend extra time talking about comments Canada made concerning motion on offense used by the Miami Dolphins and other NFL teams and if the Steelers might can utilize any of that with their receivers starting on Sunday against the Rams. We talk a little bit about two key Rams' players, WR Cooper Kupp and DT Aaron Donald, ahead of Sunday's game and how both need to be handled by the Steelers. Later in this Friday show we are joined by Stu Jackson, who covers the Rams for the team's official website as a senior staff writer. We spend roughly 20 minutes with Stu previewing the Sunday game between the Steelers and the Rams. If not already doing so, please follow Stu on Twitter/X at @StuJRams and please make sure to read his work online at https://www.therams.com/. After Stu talks to us, Alex and I provide our own breakdown of the Steelers Sunday road game against the Rams. We move on to provide all of our picks against the spread for the entire slate of Week Seven NFL games and as usual, we include our final score predictions for the Steelers' game. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 94-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 19, 2023 - For Episode 959 on this Thursday, Josh Carney talks about how the Pittsburgh Steelers now have some exciting size, length, and physicality at the cornerback position to try and develop on the heels of their latest roster addition. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 18, 2023 - For Episode 958 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why now isn’t the time to get upset about Pittsburgh Steelers OT Broderick Jones and CB Joey Porter Jr. not starting. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 18, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 38 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the shuffling that the Pittsburgh Steelers are doing at the cornerback position this week as out goes veteran Desmond King II and in comes rookie Darius rush off the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs. Alex and I talk about King's brief time in Pittsburgh and the possible reasons as to why he's now out the door ahead of Week Seven of the 2023 regular season. We also talk about what we already know about Rush based on film study and what the future might hold for him with the Steelers. The Steelers still will likely need to open up two more roster spots on Saturday so Alex and briefly discuss the options the team has when it comes to accommodating WR Diontae Johnson and RB Anthony McFarland Jr. as both are expected to return from the Reserve/Injured list this weekend. Who will be the Steelers starting left tackle on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams? Alex and I discuss that topic in the middle of this show as part of us both reviewing what all that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had to say on Tuesday during his weekly press conference. With the Rams next up for the Steelers in Week Seven, Alex and discuss how G Kevin Dotson is playing for the opposition after previously playing in Pittsburgh. We also discuss the chore the Steelers will have on Sunday when it comes to limiting Rams WR Cooper Kupp. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 73-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 17, 2023 - For Episode 957 on this Tuesday, Josh Carney discusses how the Pittsburgh Steelers have some history working in their favor — and against them — coming out of their bye week as they get ready to play the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 16, 2023 - For Episode 956 on this Monday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why he's very excited for Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson to return from his hamstring injury after the bye week. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 16, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 37 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about what all transpired in the AFC North in Week Six with the Pittsburgh Steelers on their bye week. Next up for the Steelers in Week Seven are the Los Angeles Rams on the road so Alex and I have a quick discussion about that upcoming contest. We also talk about how the Rams looked on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals and the resurgence of their G Kevin Dotson, who was previously with the Steelers. We also discuss the Steelers history of playing the Rams in the regular season since they have belonged to the city of Los Angeles. News breaks early in the show about the Steelers getting WR Diontae Johnson and RB Anthony McFarland Jr. back at practice this week as both players now are designated to return candidates from the Reserve/Injured list with their respective 21-day practice windows now opened. Over the weekend, I provided a quick and dirty lookahead at the Steelers 2024 salary cap situation based on what we know right now. Alex and I discuss that lookahead and have conversations about several potential cut options the team might be forced to make in the month of March. We also discuss the primary contract restructuring the Steelers are likely to have next offseason. Should there be an issue with the number of targets that Steelers WR George Pickens has had through the team's first five games of the 2023 regular season? Alex and I discuss that topic thoroughly and also talk about what the expected return of Johnson could mean for the offense. Alex also discusses the play of Steelers C Mason Cole so far this season later in this episode. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 89-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 15, 2023 - For episode 955 on this Sunday, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about why the maturity of Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett may be a key factor to getting this offense back on track after the bye week. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices