Steely Cam - a Steelers Podcast: Recent Episodes
Cam Blackburn
The podcast for those of us who Live in our Cheers, not our Fears. (About) 10 minutes, once a week, talking everything the average Steelers fan may have missed while we were at work. For video of the show subscribe to the titular Steely Cam on YouTube (also available on Spotify).
Reliving the 31-17 loss (those of us with tough stomachs), slicing the blame pie and looking to the future of the 2024 #steelers.
Steely Cam here, reporting live (to tape) dateline: Baltimore. With a 17-10 victory over the hated Ratbird Ravens, the Steelers take the Catbird seat in the AFC playoff picture.
JPJ voted #Steelers rookie of the year, pouring cold water on the offensive line narrative, the Kenny Pickett rumors, and for some reason a Richard Nixon impression? An emergency special edition of Steely Cam: the Podcast
The Steelers won in Seattle for the first time in my lifetime 30-23. Talking through another rushing masterpiece, a minimalist approach to the passing game, and a defense that...was there too.
Steelers complete sweep of the Cincy Bungles with a 34-11 routing, energized by Mason Rudolph's first start and 195 receiving yards from embattled George Pickens. Most notably: Coach Tomlin won not one but TWO challenges, in the course of like five minutes last night. Dark day for Pickens/Tomlin haters and WE. ARE. HERE FOR IT.
Addressing the "Pickens is misused" fallacy, throwing stones at the NFL's highest-paid defense, and talking through another crushing #Steelers defeat.
Is this the most demoralizing Steelers loss since the wildcard game against the Browns that ended Pouncey's career? The only silver lining (literally) is James Conner had himself a day. EVERYTHING else went wrong.
Consider yourself Warren'ed. Talking the crack toss, "Stiff Armstrong," serious coordinator concerns in Pittsburgh...all that and Andy Rooney in this week's recap of the Steelers @ Browns.
Talking through one of the most frustrating football contests you'll ever be forced to suffer through.
Kenny Pickett's protectorate will be a whole lot more effective in 2023 than they were in his rookie season...but the names may not look too different.
Topics discussed: the gulf between the fans gamely experience and that of the players, can the Browns overcome a Deshaun Watson suspension? Is this a Super Bowl window for the Steelers?
Topics discussed: my absence, Farewell to Heinz, what SHOULD concern you about Diontae Johnson (hint: it's not the drops).
Topics discussed: Chase Claypool's comments on the I Am Athlete podcast. Is Mike Tomlin on the hot seat? Kenn Pickett's rookie contract. Highest-paid defense. Athletes taking a stand on important issues.
Special episode this week: the time Juju reminded Jalen Mills he's not about that life.
Topics discussed: Stephon Tuitt's retirement & replacement, Diontae's appearance at OTA's, Brandon Hunt ➡️ Philly, Mason jab at Ben, Tuzar sighting.
A weekly dose of Steelers talk. Topics discussed: What's going on with Tuitt? What's the plan at EDGE? Who is Myles Jack? Who's the next GM? Is it easy to get a journalism degree? All this and Andy Rooney today...on Steely Cam.
I'm not hot in this one, but I'm hearing a lot of heat from Steelers Nation re: AB's tweeted desire to retire a Pittsburgh Steeler.
That myth has been busted. If you're still talking about it you don't watch football the right way.
An introduction to the Steelers' two new undrafted free agent running backs: Mataeo Durant (Duke) and Jaylen Warren (Okla. St.).
Topics discussed: is Kenny Pickett the deep ball wizard we keep hearing? Is George Pickens' physicality replacing that of Juju Smith-Schuster? Does picking a DL in the top 3 (DeMarvin Leal) fix the Run D? If Calvin Austin III quacks like a slot, he's gotta be a slot receiver, right? Can Brian Flores fix Devin Bush? Steelers' next GM
A live reaction to round 2 of the #NFLDraft. Topics addressed: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, my spot-on prediction for the pick, why hand size matters for QB's, the Ravens are smoking us.
Topics discussed: the signings of Edmunds and Boykin, hiring an assistant QB coach, is Diontae holding out?
Topics addressed: Gerry Dulac's "report" on the quality of the QB class, my report on what a "report" is (I crack an egg of journalism knowledge all over your @$$es), my favorite QB in this class, my thoughts on some of the offensive linemen available, and the safety class.
Well, they re-signed all their DB's and let all the receivers walk. Does that about sum it up? Topics addressed: #Steelers signings, #FreeAgency losses, why you don't need a #FranchiseQB to win (Nick Foles did it!), and #DeshaunWatson ➡️Cleveland. UPDATE: since press time, James Washington signed with the Dallas Cowboys. I also forgot to mention Montravius Adams is rumored to have signed a two-year extension with the Steelers, although that has not been made official.
Just a couple signings to report this week: Gerard Avery, Karl Joseph. I touch on the holes yet to be filled before going off (once again) about the 2017 Eagles.
TW: Rape
This episode was recorded before Watson signed with Cleveland, and months before the tragic loss of Dwayne Haskins.
Recapping the 2nd week of the #Steelers offseason. Lot of focus on college QB's this week. Steely Dan was a band from before you were born, but trust me your dad would love that reference. I apologize for my voice; you know how we're just all sick all the time now?
Topics discussed: Top-30 visits. Do the Steelers' smoke signals surrounding the top QB's indicate fire? The latest on the SS search, and why you're dumb for busting on Terrell Edmunds. "The State of the [DL Room]" address.
Pushing back against the narrative that you need a "franchise quarterback" to win in the NFL. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://camblackburnwrites.com/2022/03/09/tru-pitt-sky/