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- Kenny Pickett is no Tommy Maddox
- Anthony McFarland convincing
- TJ Watt for DPOY
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This team is deeper than the Titanic, having fortified itself through the draft and free agency. We walk through the position groups and assess how each cog in this machine adds up to a potentially explosive season.
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- Stan Savran - Rest in Peace
- Stefon Diggs - Un-get-riddable
- Defensive Maturity
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- Castaways prop up the run game
- Offensive improvement
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- Tale of two halves - Steelers blow first half lead by losing the second half 20-10
- Home improvements: The offense ups its game
- Money don’t buy you love, or defense
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- Canada discovers unexplored territory in the middle of the field
- Thunder and Lightning: Najee discovers true north; Jaylen Warren is the perfect complement
- TJ changes the defense
- Kenny Pickett, rookie mistakes, but he’s a … uh… a rookie
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The hot take community has labeled Kenny Pickett a bust. This is based on a sample of < less than) three games. Nick compares the analysis of significant QBs in their early career to the ultimate fulfillment of their capability.
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We preempted the show to bring you news of the blockbuster trade of Chase Claypool. But after the breakdown on this incredible story, you’ll hear the post-mortem on the debacle against the Eagles
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- Kenny makes rookie mistakes, but he’s not the issue
- The defense drops 4 INTs, but holds Miami to 0 in the 2nd half
- Offensive line is overcoming pre-season dismissal
- Matt Canada’s thin offensive playbook
- What are the chances that Mike Tomlin will make a change during the season?
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- What changes led to this victory?
- Mitch Trubisky balls out in late-game opportunity, discovers that there is space between the hash marks
- Chase Claypool best game since week 5 of 2021
- Tampa Bay’s woes
- Alex Highsmith leading the NFL in sacks
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- Was this a good loss?
- Conserving the wrong things
- Oh Canada
- Pickett’s Poise
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- Will Kenny activate this talent-laden offensive unit?
- Drafting a QB1 in 2023
- Tomlin’s Crime
- How to rebuild
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- Mason Rudolph would have, the Steelers at 3-0
- Matt Canada’s strategy is not translating to the pros
- Defensive woes continue, but is the load they’re carrying too big?
- Mike Tomlin’s approach to the transition era
- Outlook on the remainder of the season
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- Mitch’s Achilles Heel is his amygdala
- Matt Canada manufactures offensive futility
- Offensive line under-rated
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- Was this victory worth the potential loss of TJ Watt?
- Defensive porn - the only way to describe the Steelers performance
- The offensive upgrades aren’t translating into production
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- Can this offense score more than field goals given woes of the offensive line?
- Did the Steelers solve their run defense problem? Joe Mixon will be the acid test.
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Mitch Trubisky looks to be the opening week starter. We cross our fingers as we hope the Steelers are holding the offensive line back so as not to give away our plans for deploying the full Canada Offense.
This podcast was recorded before the cutdown, so we didn't talk about it, but since we're posting on Wednesday, we didn't see any complete surprises on the final roster.
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- Offensive line - echos of last yeaer. Will it matter?
- Defense continues to be challenged in the ground game
- Pickett making his case
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- The game isn’t too big for Kenny
- No clarity in the QB battle
- Pickens - Yikes
- This game shows the depth we have several position groups
- Run defense -still running on empty
- Injuries
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- Diontae Johnson signs two-year extension for $36,710,000 including a $17,500,000 signing bonus and a $27,000,000 guarantee. The guarantee makes this contract because the average annual contract value doesn’t even put him in the Top 20. But Diontae likes it where he is.
- Chris Boswell is solidly in the fold for another five years, getting a contract equal in value to Justin Tucker.
- QBs performance not instilling confidence.
- DeShaun Watson situation is mystifying. The NFL appeals the ruling of its hand-picked judge.
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- George Pickens - potential for top 10 NFL receiver?
- Mason Rudolph - so you’re telling me he has a chance.
- The wisdom of signing Diontae Johnson.
- Second thoughts on the Secondary
- Anthony Miller leveraging his opening
- Hall of Honor 2022
- Ben reconsiders: Young players coddled
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Heinz used to be known as the slower ketchup. They finally came through to maintain the attachment to the Steelers stadium.
Mitch unveiled in Ft. Lauderdale.
Why TJ Watt trails in Madden ratings.
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- Gamesmanship with DeShaun Watson’s suspension.
- New media celebrities bring a different wrinkle to following the Steelers
- Is Lamar Jackson getting a fair shake from the media?
- Why isn’t Diontae Johnson at top 10 receiver?
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The Steelers negotiate a 15 year naming-rights deal with Acrisure as they replace Heinz, the inaugural stadium sponsor of the Steelers post- Three Rivers Stadium. What goes in place of the scoreboard ketchup bottles?
Baker Mayfield lands in Carolina to take the reigns of the Panthers. Is he going from the frying pan into the fire, or will this mean redemption?
Happy birthday to Jack Lambert who celebrated his 70th birthday. Enjoy this interception that turns back a surging Rams offensive in Super Bowl XIV (fast forward to 2:20).
Art Rooney Jr. and Buddy Parker named as coach/contributor semifinalists for the Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
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Happy Fourth of July! While there’s no blockbuster news this week, Terry McLaurin of the Washington Commanders negotiated a three year, $70m contract, with $53m guaranteed. Is that too rich for the Steelers to retain the services of #1 receiver Diontae Johnson?
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What drives Tomlin? Why did he shut his Mom down after a game? How did he land Brian Flores? MT got real during the Pivot Podcast and we talk about the revelations that came out of that session with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder.
The defensive line room just got more crowded with the addition of Larry Ogunjobi. What does that first meeting between him and Mason Rudolph look like?
The NFL works to outflank Brian Flores, but it doesn’t hold all the cards.
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Have the Steelers adopted a new philosophy, giving multi-year guarantees to Cam, TJ and now Minkah?
This is a new era of cooperation, with the Steelers accommodating the “hold in” for players in the midst of a contract negotiation.
Chase Claypool makes a bold claim that he needs to back up this season.
Rashard Mendenhall sets the record straight.
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Weird take by a local personality who doesn't think much of Steeler fans wearing their Black & Gold while on vacation.
The QB pecking order is very clear during mini camp. If Mitch Trubisky starts game one, what conditions will get him yanked in favor of Kenny Pickett?
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Stephon Tuitt retires. How do the Steelers replace him?
What did we learn from OTAs?
Two key players’ strategy leading to their second contracts..
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Deshaun Watson’s future leaves all bets in flux, but assuming he gets a significant suspension, Baltimore isn’t a shoo-in for runner up in the division.
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- How’s Kenny doing?
- George Pickens and Calvin Austin
- Outlook for the first half of the season
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- Thoughts about the draft
- Top 4 picks will all contribute
- Kenny Pickett - contagious confidence
- What positive elements from 2021 do we need to retain?
- Priority improvements needed on offense and defense
- Trubisky’s contract incentives
- Following Up On Colbert
- 2022 opponents
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We are excited about this year's draft picks. The Steelers patched some holes throughout the offseason, giving them some license in the draft.
- Excited about Kenny!
- Keys to Picketts’ success
- NFL overlooks George Pickens, but Steeles see a star
- DeMarvin Leal looks to shore up the defensive line
- Calvin Austin III - X factor
- All in the Family - Connor Heyward
- Mark Robinson - ?
- Chris Oladokun - more than a camp QB?
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- Terrell Edmunds accepts a one-year contract for $2.5m
- Former 3rd round WR pick of the Ravens - Miles Boykin signs with Pittsburgh; will we addr Deebo Samuel?
- Farewell Duck!
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03:00 Are the Steelers circling QB Desmond Ridder in the draft?
17:54 Focus on Steelers safeties
27:58 Filling QB3
29:20 USFL Innovations
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03:43 Dwayne Haskins tragedy
18:20 Should the Steelers draft another running back?
25:15 Prioritizing slot receiver
25:45 Skyy Moore
27:03 George Pickens
29:23 Jalen Tolbert
35:07 Top WRs
37:23 Extend Dionte?
40:42 Josh Dobbs
42:30 New NFL overtime rule
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We agree that this class, although devoid of obvious generational talent, is full of tough guys. Here are our takes on the top talent coming out of this draft:
10:52 Desmond Ridder - Cincinnati
18:36 Sam Howell - UNC
24:33 Kenny Pickett - Pitt
30:57 Matt Corral - Ole Miss
39:22 Malik Willis - Liberty
52:35 Dustin Crum - Kent State
56:14 Washington Commanders circling the drain
NEXT WEEK: Wide Receiver analysis
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Can the Steelers shore up strong safety through free agency? Tyrann Mathieu is available. Is it better to go with Terrell Edmunds who has a longer runway?
The Steelers tend to signal their interest each year before the draft. Mike Tomlin is buying dinner for every college quarterback coming out in the draft. Are we going for a QB?
Speaking of QB, if Baker Mayfield is cut loose from the Browns, could the Steelers, should the Steelers pick him up?
Tune in next week for our quarterback podcast!
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Defense is essentially illegal in the NFL, thus the Browns acquisition of DeShaun Watson dashes any hope the Steelers have to win in the AFC North without a high-level QB. How can the Browns blow this opportunity?
Do the Steelers trade draft capital for Malik Willis, or should we wait another year for an improved draft class? Can Mitch Trubisky shift gears and play at a high enough level?
The Steelers made more of a splash in free agency than they have in recent memory. James Daniels may be the best value pick of free agency. Myles Jack is a premium linebacker in the prime of his career. Mason Cole may not be a splash, but presumably an upgrade on the o-line and Levi Wallace is a starting caliber cornerback.
We talk about how the overall movement of premium talent affects the NFL.
Which division is better: AFC North or AFC West?
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Aaron Rogers stays in Green Bay. Why does he stay with a team devoid of talent? Maybe the record-breaking contract?
Russell Wilson is traded to the Denver. It takes the Broncos out of competition for Kenny Pickett… but does it put the Seahawks in the hunt? Seattle contends that it is NOT rebuilding, but how do you explain the release of all their talent?
Rumors include conjecture about the Steelers targeting Jameis Winston, Teddy Bridgewater, Mitchell Trubisky and Jacoby Brissett. The Steelers also seem to be enamored of Liberty QB Malik Wills.
A grand jury decision to drop charges against him puts DeShaun Watson into play. It’s been reported that the Steelers are not interested in acquiring him, but there is a lonely voice out there claiming the opposite. Wrinkle: DeShaun is interested in the Steelers.
Free agency starts this week. Will the Steelers go out of character and make a big move?
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Aaron Rodgers has narrowed the teams he’s looking at: Packers, Broncos, Titans and Steelers. The terms with each team have purportedly been set. Aaron just needs to pull the trigger.
Several premiere offensive lineman are looking for work. Is free agency the answer to the Steelers quest to rebuild the offensive line?
Although not flush with QB talent, the 2022 NFL combine is setting a mark for speed, and it’s not just the WRs and DBs tearing things up.
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The Steelers are now up to 13 interviews for general manager. Does a prolific search hold any clues about what Pittsburgh is looking for?
We extend the QB discussion. Colbert said we’re going into camp with four QBs and that Mason would be the starter if the season started today. Dwayne Haskins will be tendered. Will we bring in a veteran to compete?
Is Jimmy G an upgrade over Mason? What about Carson Wenz? Is Malik Wills the answer? Hey… what about the coolest cat in the room… Gardner Minshew?
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Brian Flores joins Mike Tomlin and newly anointed defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. Can these guys work in harmony or will egos collide? Will he fix our linebacker woes?
TJ Watt is voted the defensive player of the year in a landslide.
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Overview and analysis of Super Bowl LVI
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This is one of the more interesting matchups in recent SB history. Is Matt Stafford a Super Bowl caliber QB? Cincinnati has not dominated through the playoffs - do they belong in the SB?
Also - Mike Tomlin and the Steeler representatives at the Senior Bowl don’t hide their cards. Have they already identified the #1 pick?
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The Bengals may be a feel-good story for many, but Steelers fans have a long memory. We talk about how Super Bowl contenders built teams that made it to the finale and why the vaunted Chiefs and Packers did not.
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This weekend showed how hard it is to win. Three of four road teams won their contests. The Chiefs and Bills scored 17 points in the final two minutes of regulation. How close are the Steelers?
Is the Steelers next QB available in free agency?
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They had us hoping until the Chiefs scored 21 points with 5:34 left in the first half. It was not to be. Time to reflect on a HOF career and on prospects for the future.
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In Ben Roethlisberger’s regular game finale, we were treated to a classic Steeler-Raven brawl, the outcome of which was in doubt until Chris Boswell stepped on the field, 3:37 minutes into overtime.
In his post game interview, Cam Heyward said, “Just give us a shot”. Is it even possible for this utterance to become a prophecy for the playoffs?
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Ben Roethlisberger received a sendoff from Steelers Nation for the ages. Ben has been a mixed bag for many. He’s an iconic, arguably the most prolific Steeler ever, with a reputation tainted from events from his youth, Roethlisberger has defined the Steelers for a generation.
Nick’s was that generation. He reflects on how Ben and tries to capture what he has meant to him, the Steelers, Pittsburgh and football.
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Mike Tomlin’s future
The building blocks - JuJu, Najee and Freiermuth
Dads can’t handle the truth
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02:20 Titans missing firepower
03:45 Ben’s sunset?
06:10 Winning ugly
08:10 TJ sets Steelers sack record
12:30 Big Ben moves to 5th all-time passer
16:30 Replace Kendrick Green
17:30 Matt Canada experiment concludes
21:57 Season prospects
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04:55 Old Ben is still the Comeback Kid
07:09 Limited Vikings playbook doesn’t limit production
08:33 Crooked lines
11:00 Freiermuth drop
12:30 I DO NOT CARE
14:27 Claypool - will fans forgive him?
26:18 Defensive futility
28:34 Questionable play calling
31:10 What the Bush?
31:52 Recap
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The Steelers, depleted of talent as they are, played inspired football against their archrivals. Cam Heyward and TJ Watt led a rejuvenated defense, sparked by former Raven Chris Wormley and buoyed by newly acquired Montravius Adams.
Ben Roethlisberger played his best football of the season, patiently waiting until the fourth quarter which saw an scoring explosion of 17 points.
The Steelers overcame uncharacteristic errors by their rock-solid kicker, Chris Bosworth, holding off a 2-point conversion attempt by the Ravens in the waning seconds of the game which would have won them the victory.
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00:56 Game or snuff film?
03:41 Tyler Boyd’s violation of the taboo
04:38 O-Line woes
06:06 Judgement Day
08:36 No building going on
09:45 The Steeler Dark Ages
11:02 The Luckiest Man in Professional Sports
12:38 “It’s the trenches stupid”
13:48 Defense propped up
15:45 Defensive Bust?
17:26 Claypool Coaster
18:26 Looking around the corner
23:26 Next move for the Steelers
24:30 Ben’s future
25:42 Kenny Pickett
28:05 Quarterback roulette
32:19 Young players’ development
33:48 The Steeler Way
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02:54 Cold hard reality
04:28 Ben shouldn’t practice
05:20 A painful loss, still…….
09:27 Defense decimated
13:20 Vanilla strategy
15:41 Justin Herbert
20:32 Offensive signs of life
33:00 Changing the Matt Canada Tune
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02:30 Football Regresses
05:40 Missing Persons
09:50 Devin Bush
11:14 Where is the Next Man Up?
12:46 The Jerad Goff Factor
18:20 Pickett to the Lions?
20:20 Mason Is Who Mason Is
27:26 Bad Case of the Drops
28:52 Run Defense
29:40 Special Teams and Ray Ray McCloud
33:43 Points of Light
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Chris Boswell, TJ Watt and Cam Heyward are the bricks and mortar of this team as the Steeler hung on in a game that looked to be the first blowout of the season.
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- Najee Harris capitalizes on an improving offensive line
- The defense shuts down the Browns’ vaunted run game
- Questionable coaching call denudes Steelers’ kicking game
- Steelers staring at two winnable home games
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04:53 Bengals dismantle the Ravens
10:12 Ravens crutch
15:46 What does years of stockpiling #1 picks do for the Browns?
23:23 Keys to a Steelers victory
24:57 Melvin Ingrams future in Pittsburgh
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TJ continues to exceed expectations with game-ending dominance that secured the victory for the Steelers.
Ben looked more comfortable in the pocket and is focusing downfield, albeit with some of the usual errant throws.
We’re looking at this team as in transition. Which current players will comprise the core of the 2022 Steelers?
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The offensive line gelled giving Big Ben a leg up in a game where we could finally see the consistent, persistent application of the Matt Canada offense. The defense came out and was overwhelming to start the game.
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The Steelers give us hope by scoring on the opening drive for the first time in 11 games, only to revert to form.
There were glimpse of Old Ben, but between his porous protection up front and his physical ossification, the pace and success faded quickly.
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All facets of the Steelers game fell apart under a barrage of injuries and subpar play, especially from the offensive line, but worse - the team seemed to visibly give up as the lead became insurmountable, culminating in three straight dropped passes to end the game.
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01:17 This wasn’t a surprise
02:30 Offensive line compares to last year
03:06 Ben is Batman Beyond
05:20 Injury bug raises its ugly head
10:17 Steelers are boring
15:48 Offensive scheming improved
17:18 Freiermuth replaces Ebron?
18:00 Wide receiver breakdown
19:38 Why Mike why?!
22:51 Running back performance
26:26 Defense overcomes attrition… to a point
32:44 Special teams were special
38:05 Check out Belichick’s explanation of the evolution to the long snapper
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07:00 Key takeaways - star players performed as expected
07:30 New player signings pay off
09:28 TJ Watt played “just fine”
10:14 Minkah Fitzpatrick freed to play
11:48 Keith Butler’s game plan caps the gunslinger
14:14 Melvin Ingram - the perfect signing?
16:05 Special teams enigma
20:08 Offensive line fulfills prophecy
23:26 Batman Ben
27:30 Matt Canada - jury is out
28:55 What separates Steelers offense from all others
36:45 Looking ahead
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02:00 Tunch Ilkin battle ends
07:35 Offensive line woes
16:45 TJ Watt’s and Stephon Tuitt’s absences
21:25 Joe Haden to free agency
21:57 Roster Cutdown
23:50 Cornerback insurance: Ahkello Witherspoon
25:13 Upcoming game: Buffalo Bills
32:40 Silver linings
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02:05 Did Dwayne Haskins make his case for QB2?
10:15 Steelers cut nine players
10:46 Who surprised this pre-season?
12:35 Emerging players: Isaiah Loudermilk, James Pierre
13:30 Defensive Line - strength of the team
13: 59 Red alert
17:30 Punting battle
19:13 Running back pecking order
20:32 Wide receivers settled
23:16 Linebackers thin line
25:48 Safety concern
26:25 Long Snapper battle - laces out
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00:30 The first team sees action in pre-season game 3
02:20 Counting pre-season wins
05:25 Ben unstoppable
08:25 Is Freiermuth the modern day version of Heath Miller?
10:20 Steelers discover play action
21:48 Tight Ends
23:40 Game themes
25:06 Rudolph vs Haskins
30:22 Offensive line
33:45 Running backs
41:24 Defense
44:47 Special teams
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02:15 Steelers shore up ILB corps with Joe Schobert
06:14 Why no No love for the O-Line?
12:54 Tomlin on the scrimmage
18:37 Will Ben play in pre-season?
24:08 Game recap - Time of Possession imbalance
27:15 QB2 competition
33:24 Running Backs
37:31 O-line
39:12 Wide Receivers
40:55 Tight ends
41:26 D-line
42:38 Inside linebackers
43:58 Secondary
46:29 Special teams
47:50 Steelers cap space
48:18 Joe Haden wants to extend!
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01:47 Report: James Washington wants traded
10:27 Hall of Fame Game
13:08 Pressley Harvin - did he lock up the punter job?
17:45 2nd Year Syndrome
18:00 Alex Highsmith
21:05 Chase Claypool
25:30 James Pierre continues to distinguish himself
26:07 Matt Canada’s offense emerges
26:38 Shutting down the Cowboys’ offense
27:30 Steelers offense
27:42 Sloman - Ugh
28:15 QBs - Rudolph v Haskins
34:22 Offensive Line - I was wrong
40:04 Najee Harris and the RBs
41:25 WRs continue to drop the ball
42:35 Looking at the defense
44:50 Secondary is a bright spot
48:00 What’s next?
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01:47 Training Camp in pads begins
02:10 Concern with injury bug
05:54 A questionable O-Line suffers setbacks
13:51 Receivers still dropping balls
19:35 QB pecking order
23:46 Tight end competition
24:46 Pat Freiermuth - welcome to the NFL
29:31 James Pierre - camp darling?
32:36 Troy Polamalu - will COVID keep him from the HoF?
33:26 Steelers announce 2021 Hall of Honor Inductees
37:45 Madden blows it again
44:22 The legend of Cannonball Butler
46:17 Chase Claypool’s distraction
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02:21 Hall of Fame Game
05:38 Roster Cut Down -we're guessing
07:52 Mason Rudolph - is he the solid #2 QB?
10:19 Does Josh Dobbs have a job?
13:10 Roster Cut Down - the facts
14:30 Vince Williams Retires
21:33 Inside Linebacker Corps
23:23 Melvin Ingram shores up the OLB
28:45 Steeler Leadership - passing of the torch
29:52 Ben Saga
34:53 Presser- Mike Tomlin
39:20 Tomlin relaxes on the Flying Coach Podcast
41:37 Matt Canada - “This is the easiest offense in America”
44:40 Steelers Depth Chart
46:39 Bud DuPree in the news
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00:54 Dwayne Haskins assaulted by his wife
11:22 Ben’s tic exposed.
23:50 Cam Heyward lowers the boom on Devin Bush
29:41 Steel sharpens steel: Harris vs. Bush
35:53 Rosie Nix retires
40:03 Anthony Chickillo retires
43:03 Sack records reset
46:24 Martavis Bryant suspended (again)
49:15 Richard Sherman goes berzerk
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00:40 Brady - Rogers Rematch
12:21 Mike Tennanbaum predicts that Ben will be benched by game 7
26:25 Devin Bush unleashed on Twitter
32:45 Jack Lambert turns 69; were players tougher in the 70’s?
45:50 Training Camp update
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02:10 David DeCastro thinks about filing a grievance
08:25 Troy Palamalu’s thoughts about Pittsburgh as he enters the HOF
11:35 Kevin Dotson in the coaches’ dog house?
18:56 Sam Slomen signed
24:53 Steelers are becoming known for their social media antics
47:06 Washington Football Team Woes
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01:10 Training Camp won’t be at St. Vincent’s for the second year in a row
07:13 David Decastro released with a non-football related injury
16:17 DeCastro’s HOF chances
19:48 DeCastro’s replacement, Trai Turner, is signed
28:02 Ben and Matt Canada: How will they mesh?
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14:19 Matt Canada lights Twitter fuse
15:31 Implementing play action
17:07 We need Chase Claypool to be the #1 playmaker
19:48 Diontae Johnson looks to cure the dropsies
22:36 Will James Pierre be the camp surprise?
24:34 What is Dwayne Haskins thinking?
32:16 Trai Turner former Panther and Chargers guard visits Pittsburgh
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02:09 Devin Bush says he’ll be 100%
15:44 Le’Veon Bell is LOSING it
20:35 JuJu’s chess game
30:30 Kendrick Green is in OTAs, but no contract yet
32:56 2022 Mock Draft Just for fun
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00:22 Former Colts safety Malik Hooker visits Pittsburgh
12:20 OTAs and the new offense
31:25 Ben’s interview
41:25 Tunch Ilkin :(
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00:52 Le’Veon Bell has something to prove
13:06 OTAs open
21:28 Ben can’t catch a break
25:03 2022 salary cap announced
27:40 Rookie signings nearly complete
28:04 Let Janoris Jenkins know if you’ve seen his Wraith
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00:45 Is JuJu hinting that this may be Ben’s farewell tour?
08:33 Opportunity - WFT cuts tackle Morgan Moses
11:10 Steven Nelson still available
12:11 Blind faith in the offensive line?
15:47 Steelers signing its rookie draft class
17:04 Ja’Wuan James tears Achilles, gets cut?
21:00 Tim Tebow - Jaguars next Tight End?
29:20 Will Shakur Brown be the Camp Surprise?
32:03 Steelers #1 picks over the decades
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01:36 Ben fetes the rookies
04:35 More thoughts on Najee
13:28 Rookie jersey number game
24:35 Rookie mini-camp
26:10 2021 schedule is released
30:38 Steelers opens at the Bills
36:16 First half of the season
41:30 Second half of the season
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03:40 Terrell Edmunds 5th year option
17:27 Steelers lead NFL in 2022 cap space
19:50 Steelers potential next blockbuster QB
23:35 Colbert draft philosophy
26:36 JuJu find free agency stressful
31:52 Steelers 2021 draft theme
40:28 Dan Moore Jr.
46:07 Buddy Johnson
49:03 Isaiahh Loudermilk
51:00 Quincy Roche
52:32 Pressley Harvin III
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01:03 “Worst draft I’ve ever seen” :)
01:50 Running backs drafted in the first round
02:55 Overarching draft theme
12:17 Revamping the run game
17:30 New offensive line philosophy
25:47 Najee Harris
30:43 Pat Frieirmuth
34:01 Kendrick Green
35:51 Dan Moore Jr
36:36 Buddy Johnson
37:41 Isaiahh Loudermilk
39:01 Quincy Roche
41:02 Tre Norwood
41:46 Pressley Harvin III
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00:52 Mike Tomlin signs a 3 year contract
27:55 Alejandro Villanueva to the Ravens?
32:04 Pressley Harvin III - wildcard draft pick
34:07 Steelers draft strategy: Win now? Build for the Future?
50:20 Justin Layne
52:50 Mock Drafts - What are the pundits predicting?
58:25 NFL Schedule release
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LINEBACKER REVIEW
00:52 Vince Williams returns!
15:22 Josh Dobbs is back
22:15 Linebackers
23:28 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
29:26 Baron Browning
32:39 Jamin Davis
34:00 Zaven Collins
39:50 Nick Bolton
41:41 Jabril Cox
44:31 Dylan Moses
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0:38 Steven Nelson feels like he didn’t get a fair shake from the Steelers
8:16 This week’s acquisitions:
- T.J. Carter - DL, Kentucky
- Jamir Jones - OLB, Notre Dame
13:08 Tight End Review:
20:45 Tommy Trember
25:56 Pat Frieirmuth
32:31 Hunter Long
37:08 Brevin Jordan
42:21 Kylen Granson
45:50 Steeler Performance Based Payouts
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- Will we replace Sean Davis with Karl Joseph?
- Jordan Berry signs for one year.
- Steelers add depth with Rashaad Coward, Kalen Ballage, Matthew Sexton
10:40 Cornerback Review:
11:54 Patrick Surtain
15:00 Caleb Farley
21:35 Jaycee Horn
26:39 Asante Samuel
34:40 Aaron Robinson
40:09 Greg Newsome
47:18 Rule Changes
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02:36 Steven Nelson is released
12:26 Rashaad Coward - possible OL acquisition
13:33 Tyson Alualu - still a Steeler!
21:10 NFL’s Blockbuster Trade
24:35 Alejandro Villanueva to stay?
27:27 Robert Spillane signs
31:15 Analysis of Center Draft Candidates
34:32 Landon Dickerson
37:11 Creed Humphrey
40:05 Josh Myers
41:28 Drake Jackson
43:26 Trey Hill
45:24 Owners’ Meeting March 30-31
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- JuJu takes a “team friendly” deal with a one-year, $8 million contract. It’s not as though he didn’t have options.
- Out of nowhere we hear that Steven Nelson asked to explore trade options and the Steelers granted the request. Nelson’s departure compounds the weakening of the secondary with the loss of Mike Hilton.
- We also talk about other personnel changes that happened this past week: Vince Williams is released; Zach Banner and Chris Wormly were re-signed. Former Detroit Lions’ LB Miles Killebrew and special teams star, is rumored to be negotiating a one-year deal. The Steelers are also talking to offensive lineman Joe Haeg, formerly of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season.
Running Back Analysis:
25:54 Najee Harris
32:00 Javonte Williams
36:47 Travis Etienne
42:14Kenneth Gainwell
47:26 Michael Carter
50:40 Trey Sermon
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The Steelers made a surprise acquisition last year, bringing in Eric Ebron. In 2017 it was Joe Haden. With little cap space in 2021, can Kevin Colbert work some magic to shore up some glaring weaknesses?
What wasn’t a surprise was the signing of BJ Finney. He is a sorely-needed veteran presence for an offensive line that is disappearing before our eyes as Matt Feiler moves to the Chargers in a 3-year, $21 million deal.
Although it was almost a foregone conclusion, it still hurts to see Bud Dupree leave. He’s going to the Titans for a deal that will pay him more than $16M per year.
However, there is good news. The Steelers re-signed CB Cam Sutton to a 2-Year, $9 million contract, less than anticipated, although the deal length is a bit odd.
We wait with baited breath to see if we retain Joe Haden, but assume that we won’t be able to hold onto the Silver Bullet.
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We review six draft candidates for the offensive line, focusing on tackles.
- Sam Cosmi
- Alex Leatherwood
- Christian Darrisaw
- Tevin Jenkins
- Jalen Mayfield
- Liam Eichenberg
Big Ben is locked and loaded for 2021. How does his new deal help the Steelers?
BJ Finney takes a 12 month lap around the NFL. Could he be back in Pittsburgh just in time to shore up this O-line?
Looking at Chris Simms’ Top Six QBs in the draft - if these players all go in the first round, what is the benefit to the Steelers?
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PButch is back to talk with us about how the Steelers should approach 2021 and beyond. Bet the farm on next year? Create cap space and write off next year?
Art Rooney met with Ben on Tuesday and said “Ben assured me that he is committed to coming back to help us win, and I told Ben that we would like to have him back to help us win a championship. We both understand that the next step is to work out Ben's contract situation."
What are the Steelers chances for a long playoff run with the old gunslinger running point in 2021?
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We interpret Kevin Colbert’s GM-speak, "As we sit here today, Ben is a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.”
By March 17 all teams have to meet the salary cap. With an overhang of at least $14 million, what’s the best way for the Steelers to get under the limit?
Art Rooney assures us that we’re not in rebuilding mode. What are the chances of the Steelers being competitive next year?
COVID constrained the 2021 finances, but it looks like the NFL will be awash in cash in 2022.
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Pouncey retires having achieved all-pro first team twice and second team three times. He was selected for the pro bowl nine times and was named to the Hall of Fame All-Decade team. Will this push Ben to make a different decision?
JJ Watt parts ways with the Texans. Primanti Brothers said they would rename themselves “Watt Brothers” if he lands in Pittsburgh. Could his brothers be enough of an attraction for him to sign a team-friendly contract with the Steelers?
Get ready for Offensive Line Musical Chairs as Mike Tomlin says Zach Banner needs to plan to be the left tackle in 2021. Retooling the O-Line with current players give us significant draft flexibility.
Over 60% of the offensive coaching staff turned over since the end of the 2020 season. The Steelers just brought in a quality control coach who has spent years at Matt Canada’s side.
Although not as extensive, there is some retooling of the defensive coach ranks. The latest arrival may be a veteran defensive backs coach .
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Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl ring, surpassing the Steeler's number of Lombardi Trophies.
We recorded this session with about 3 minutes left in a championship that could have been used to anesthetize a patient undergoing surgery.
Brady had three TD passes and won the MVP. Does Nick NOW believe TB is the GOAT?
In some good new for Pittsburgh, Alan Faneca and Bill Nunn took their rightful spots in the Hall of Fame.
How close was TJ Watt to Defensive Player of the Year. Would you settle for the Deacon Jones Award?
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We send our condolences to the Rooney family who lost matriarch Patricia - wife of Dan Sr., mother of AR II - who passed away this week at 88. She was another pillar in a family who built and maintained a team with integrity and pride.
Ben Roethlisberger: "I don’t care bout my pay at all this year!” With $40m of cap hit kicked down the road until it reached a dead end in 2021, Ben says he want to play, even at a financial cost. A lot of pieces need to come together to make this Rubik's Cube work, but this is the biggest piece.
What about the blockbuster Goff-Stafford trade?! Goff moves north shackled with an enormous contract while Stafford travels to SoCal for a potential Super Bowl run for the first time in his career.
T.J. Watt wins AFC Defensive Player of the Year - 101 Awards
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While Vance McDonald’s announces his retirement, Maurkice Pouncey’s situation remains up in the air. What does it mean for Ben’s future when one of his best friends on the team retires and the other is in flux?
The coaching ranks are shoring up with Matt Canada being named offensive coordinator and long-tenured tight-ends expert, Alfredo Roberts, taking the reigns over for that position group. No surprisingly, Keith Butler is retained as the defensive coordinator.
And of course…. The Buccaneers versus the Chiefs…. Tom Brady versus Patrick Mahomes….damn.
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There were MAJOR changes in the upper coaching echelon. One change was long overdue. Another change needs an explanation and the third was a head-scratcher.
Meanwhile the NFL seems to be sniffing around our vaunted front office. HANDS OFF!
The Steelers will pick 24th in the 2021 draft. We’ll touch on it during this episode before launching into a deep dive in the coming weeks.
From a creampuff schedule to a widow-maker: the 2021 schedule is out and it’s no cakewalk.
Good luck to Alan Faneca and to Bill Nunn’s family as HOF voting takes place January 19.
Bonus: stick around through the end of the episode for our tribute to the Cleveland Browns.
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*Steelers suffer yet another embarrassing, early playoff exit at the hands of a heavy underdog.
- How, after going down 28-0, and somehow clawing back to within striking distance did they blow it in the end?
- Did Pouncey’s bad snap and Ben’s ensuing INT render the subsequent collapse inevitable?
- Why the defensive deference to Baker? Were TJ and Minka in the game?
- This game was more of the same: The team comes out flat and falls behind before retrenching, but eventually slipping back into the abyss.
- Is Ben done?
- Dissecting Mike Tomlin’s decision making and strategy.
- What are the likely changes in 2021?
*Tomlin Playoff Defense
- 2020 - 48 points to Mayfield
- 2017 - 45 Points to Bortles
- 2016 - 36 Points to Brady
- 2015 - 23 to 1-armed-Peyton
- 2014 - 30 to Flacco
- 2012 - 29 Tebow
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- Why was this a de facto victory for the Steelers?
- Although we dispel the thought of Mason as heir apparent to Ben, we talk about his best performance as a pro and how he fits into the Steeler future.
- Next men up: McDonald, Wormley, Williamson, Elliott, Rader
- What to make of this offensive line?
- Is Ray Ray McCloud regressing?
- Sideline roughhousing: Carlos Williams & Isaiah Buggs
- Preview of Steelers’ wild card game with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday
- Stephon Tuitt named the Steelers recipient of the 2020 Ed Block Courage Award.
- Chase Claypool ties Franco Harris and Louis Lipps for the most TDs by a Steelers rookies in a single season with 11.
- Claypool passes Troy Edwards for the most receptions by a rookie in franchise history with 62
- SACKSburgh
- 56 sacks this season ties the franchise record set in 2017
- 73 straight games with a sack NFL RECORD
- Fourth-straight 50-sack season - first team in NFL history to lead the league in sacks four consecutive years.
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With the Steelers languishing for the better part of three quarters, Ben Roethlisberger places a bomb on the outstretched hands of Diontae Johnson to complete a 39 yard touchdown that sparked a 21 point explosion over the three possessions to overcome what was looking like an insurmountable deficit.
The defense was inspired by the offensive awakening, holding the Colts to 3 points and 148 offensive yards.
We talk about what was seemingly the only story of this game - Ben casting off whatever, trepidation, pain, caution he was exhibiting over the last 3.75 games and placing the team on his shoulders.
Not that the defense was waiting for a signal. Mike Hilton continued to show why we're nervous about our ability to keep him next season with an INT and 2 defended passes. TJ Watt raised the stakes in the DPOY competition, garnering 2 sacks, a forced fumble and a timely tackle that just may have saved a touchdown.
What do you think the coaches will do against Cleveland next week? Sit the vets, or try to keep an edge on?
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This three game slide has been brutal, not only on our record, but on our high hopes to end on a high note as the Ben Roethlisberger era winds to its inevitable end.
BUT, in this episode, we focus on the positives:
- QB talent is plentiful
- Young talent still on their first contract
We also talk about what the Steelers can do to build for the future. We have levers to pull.
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Game Themes
- Father Time has Caught Big Ben
- Offensive line is unrecognizable
- Anemic offense wears defense down
- Cincinnati leverages third-string QB
- Super Bowl hopes are dashed
GAME RECAP
1st Half
- Complete offensive futility - 40 total yards
- Better play calling
2nd Half
- First two drives give hope, but offense fizzles
- Defense firepower drained as time went on
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Game Themes
- The offense is broken
- Tomlin denies philosophical issue
- Why keep Ben if you have to protect him like this?
- O-Line horrible & injured
- Dionte & Ebron still terrible
- Claypool needs to take next step
- Not enough explosive players (RB)
- The defense is phenomenal, but depleted
- Offense put them in hole (time of possession)
- Allen eventually figured out blitzing
- Too many injuries
- Tomlin admits so
- 3 games in 12 days changed the course of the season
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We felt this coming. There were too many games that hinged on slash plays beneficial bounces of the ball for us to be comfortable with an undefeated record.
The under-rated Washington Football Team dialed in to a depleted, worn-out, predictable Steelers team.
Playing 3 games in 12 days, the Steelers showed signs of fatigue.
- More injuries.
- MORE dropped passes
- An almost non-existent run game
What can the Steelers do in the run up to the playoffs and enter with momentum and a game-winning strategy?
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Lead Story: Bud Dupree lost for the season
Offense victimizes itself with 9 dropped passes
Special Teams gaffs
Defense suppresses Ravens
Mike Tomlin: "The urgency needs to be felt"
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COVID has savaged the Raven locker room, felling 20 dirty birds as of November 30.
We talk the implications for the game, as well as whether the Steelers are being dealt from the bottom of the deck. Will the game eventually be postponed allowing the Ravens to get back to full strength?
How should Baltimore - individuals and the team - be held accountable for behavior that opened the door to this plague?
We also talk about how many Pittsburgh fans are denigrating the Kansas City Chiefs and how the Steelers-Chiefs match up.
Finally, if Pittsburgh plays on Tuesday, they only have four days to prepare for the Washington Football Team on Monday. Might the NFL make an allowance for the short turnaround time?
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Were we worried about this game with the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars? If you were around in 2017, yeah. You'd be worried too. Even with Jaguars coming out of the tunnel with a QB playing in his third NFL game.
The Steelers finally take care of business. When they have a 10 point spread on the road, now THAT's the time to worry. But this turned out to be the second yawner (was anyone awake in the third quarter) in a row.
What's new to say? Certainly not the offensive play calling. Why is Benny Snell the go to guy with the ball inside the 5 yard line. Why are we running on 2nd and long, let alone 3rd and long?
While we're not seeing Ben the Bomber of old, he's making it happen with an armamentarium replete with deadly weapons. Diontae Johnson broke the 100 yard mark for the second game in a row. Chase Claypool came within one TD (10) of the all-time Steeler record for a rookie.
James Conner exceeded 6 yards per carry on his way to 89 yards.
But it was the magnificent defense that held Jacksonville to 3 points, which came on the first drive. The Jaguars would only see the Steeler side of the field once more in the entire game.
Minkah Fitzpatrick and Terrell Edmunds turned on their Luton Radars, picking him for two INTs each. While the Bud Dupree and Stephon Tuitt extended the Steeler consecutive game sack streak to 67.
Tune into this podcast as we contemplate the disrespect for the Steelers 10 game winning streak.
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- Ben new practice regimen: homeschooling his pre-schooler
333 yards, 4 TDs 0 INT, 0 Sacks
- Steeler defense suppresses Bengals
ZERO third down conversions
- Special Teams makes a 180
Boswell in the rain
Forced fumbles
Ray-Ray McCloud
- Claypool & Dionte break out
- What’s wrong with the run game?
Next week, Jacksonville Jaguars.
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The 14.5 point spread should have told you everything you needed to know to bet big and bring home the bacon: Bet the Cowboys.
In usual Steelers fashion (Mike Tomlin is 2-10 against the spread when favored by +10 points on the road), Pittsburgh staked the Cowboys an early lead, demonstrated futility for the entire first half, then made up their mind to overcome their malaise, scoring 15 fourth quarter points to overcome a 19-9 deficit.
We discuss the Steelers insistence on a run first strategy in the first half (was Matt Canada cut out from crafting the game strategy?). This offensive line is not built to dynamite open holes necessary for success.
The vaunted defense has been exposed for its porous run prevention, having been gashed for five splash plays (+10 yards) for the second week in a row.
Minkah Fitzpatrick continues to demonstrate his magnetism, picking up a forced fumble, interception and defended pass to prevent a game-ending TD from the Cowboys.
Chris Boswell’s missed extra point on the Steelers first TD triggered PTSD among many in Steelers Nation, but one minute later he was able to convert the Minkah fumble recovery into a Steeler record 59 yard field goal.
Special teams continued to be haunted in the fourth quarter as Rico Dowdle returned a kickoff 64 yards to the Steeler 36. Fortunately Jordan Berry’s punted for an average of 50.8 yard, the fourth best of his career.
All phases of the game - offense, defense, special teams and coaching looked like they left it all on the field in Baltimore. Fortunately, Pittsburgh did Pittsburgh and survived to achieve its longest streak to open a season in franchise history.
Next week, we come home to meet Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Steelers 28 - Ravens 24
- Robert Spillane seemingly ignited the Steelers on the third play of the game with an interception and returned it 33 yards for a touchdown.
- BUT, the Steelers showed a notable lack of offensive aggression in the first half, running only 20 plays.
- The defense allowed 179 rushing yards in the first half an 265 overall, the most since 1993 and the most allowed in a win since 1993 (Seahawks).
- BUT the Ravens wouldn't take the gift, handing over FOUR turnovers, all courtesy of Lamar Jackson (2 INT, 2 fumbles)
- The Steelers “moved to fluidity in the second half” (Tomlin) in the second half, opting to abandon its run game (5 yards). Ben threw for 148 yard and 2 TDs
- We see ascendent talent on the Steelers with Alex Highsmith (1 INT) and Isaiah Buggs stopping Lamar Jackson on a 4th and 3 from the Steelers 8 yard line, snuffing out the Ravens chance to take the lead.
- PLENTY more action to talk about on this podcast with the usual cast of superstars (Stephon Tuitt (2 sacks), TJ Watt (sack), Cam Heyward, Bud Dupree (sack)) doing what they do
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We relaxed when the Steelers went up 24-7 at the half. Boy were we wrong
Platooning the Wide Receiver Corps
- Diontae Johnson is back!
- JuJu Smith-Schuster - Mr. Reliable
- Claypool and Washington not in the game plan
Ben’s Weird Day
- 3/11 on passes > 10 yards and 3 INTs
- Lowest time to throw in the league - 2.29 seconds
- He's still Ben-like - watch the 10 yard flick to. Eric Ebron to save the play
Defense Dominates (Again)
- Vince & TJ tied for first in the NFL in tackles for loss = 12
- TJ (15) & Tuitt (14) top the charts in QBH
- Dick Butler puts a Halloween mask on this defense. You don't know what you're going to get.
- Robert Spillane - he's not making business decisions
Excitement (the good kind) in the return game: Ray-Ray McCloud is average 18.1 yards per punt return.
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Steelers 38 Browns 7
· Minkah's pick 6 spurs fusillade
· First great game, complete game from the defense
· Browns vaunted run game completely NEGATED
· Maybe the Browns aren’t so great - OLine exposes
· Steeler offense continues to churn -- Claypool emerging as #1 receiver
· Ben has 162 yards... considers it a "Cower game"
· Conner breaks 100
· Fichtner play calling improved
· Big Plays still lacking but there are signs show that they will come
· What will the effect of Bush’s injury have on the Steelers?
Tidbits
· The Steelers are 5-0 for the only time other than the 1978 Super Bowl year
· Last Browns win in Pgh - 2003
· Pittsburgh has registered at least 1 sack in 62 consecutive games, which is the longest active streak in the NFL. The 62-game streak is the longest in regular-season franchise history...
· Claypool record - 6 TDs in first 5 games (tied with 6 other rookies)
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Steelers 38 - Eagles 29
Steelers go to 4-0 for the first time since 1979, ending an NFL-longest 40 season drought
- This is the highest point total for the Steelers since they hung 52 points on the Panthers in game 10 in 2018.
- Chase Claypool’s 4 touchdowns in a single game are the most ever by a Steelers rookie.
- Only three other Steelers have ever achieved the mark with the last one being Roy Jefferson in 1968.
- Claypool’s rushing TD is the first by a rookie receiver since Louis Lipps ran for a 36 yard TD against the Bengals in 1984.
Ray-Ray McCloud is a force!
What is this offensive strategy?
- Are Matt Canada fingerprints all over it?
- When (will?) Ben unleash?
- The Steelers are taking advantage of its depth with a huge number of personnel groupings.
The defense put up some eye-opening numbers:
- 5 sacks, 2 INTs, 50% of series without a first down
- But failed to impress, giving up
- 10/14 3rd down conversions
- A 74 yard TD run by Miles Sanders
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- The Steelers open the season 3-0 for the first time since 2010 when they went 12-4, ultimately falling to the Packers in the Super Bowl.
- After falling behind 21-17 after two quarters, the Steelers made some "technical adjustments" to the defensive scheme during halftime, resulting in a near shut down of Houston.
- The Texans eeked out a measly 51 of offensive production, holding the ball a total of 9:49 in the second half.
- The defense racked 5 sacks to bring its league-leading total to 15 on the season
- Chuks Okorafor acquitted himself with an above-the-line performance against the dangerous J.J. Watt, allowing him zero shots on Ben Roethlisberger
- Eric Ebron showed his value, leading the team with 5 receptions for 52 yards as he won a battle for the ball in the end zone for his first TD for the Black and Gold
- JuJu Smith-Schuster was nothing but clutch, converting 2 of his 4 receptions into 1st downs, stretching another for a TD and pulling in a 2-point conversion
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We won a game we normally lose
Offensive Positives
- Offensive line
- QB pressures limited to 7 of 42 dropbacks
- Kevin Dotson’s yields NO pressures in his first career start
- Ben’s feathery touch
- New Money Receivers
- Diontae Giveth and Diontae Giveth Away
Offensive Negatives
- Dropped passes
- Snell comes back to Earth
- Play calling doesn’t leverage our talent
Defensive Positives
- Suffocation: 7 Sacks
- Turnovers
- Watt continues march to DPOY
- Mike Blitzton
Defensive Negatives
- 2nd half without energy
- Secondary inconsistent
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- Balanced team victory
- Oppressive Defense
- Unfortunate Offensive Line
- Reloaded at Running Back
- Boz’s Blunders
- Prosaic Playcalling
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- Steelers and Giants rebuilt offensive lines
- Betting lines
- Steelers Defense: Daniel Jones in jeopardy?
- Steelers Offense versus Giants secondary
- Artificial crowd noise
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- The Steelers announce their 53 man roster on Saturday, only to two stunning changes within hours
- Surprise winners in the active roster sweepstakes
- Plus/minus analysis by position group
- Cam Heyward extension!
- David Decastro’s contract is restructured
- Jordan Berry is vulnerable
- Teams that permit fans - do they have a competitive advantage?
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- Ben Roethlisberger gets personal in his new documentary Bigger Than Ben. With insight from Ashley Roethlisberg, team doctor Jim Bradley and Ben himself, you’ll get insights into his decision to undergo surgery to set him up for his 17th NFL season.
- Friday Night Lights were cut short, but in a 45 minute intra-squad scrimmage, there were plenty of performances that kept us salivating for the upcoming season
- The defense showed why teams should be working overtime to scheme against to overcome a squad with few apparent weaknesses.
- Ray-Ray McCloud, a guy who should be playing in the NFL if only for his awesome moniker, is also putting on a performance that needs to put him in consideration for the WR rotation.=
- The Zach Banner-Chukwuma Okorafor battle for the starting right tackle position will come down to the wire
- Curtis Riley’s case for #3 safety.
- Concussion Lawsuit Claims Discriminates Against Black Players
- Game Pass Film Session - Cam Heyward
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Intensity has been noticeable at camp: TJ Watt and Zach Banner square off. Minkah Fitzpatrick doesn’t appreciate Benny Snell’s stiff arm. Bud Dupree smashes first down marker after Eric Ebron’s reception
Ben Roethlisberger looks like Ben and is developing chemistry with his receiving corps:
- Connecting with JuJu Smith-Schuster
- Ryan Switzer is jacked and making waves
- Chase Claypool’s physicality becomes evident
- James Washington will not take a back seat
Anthony McFarland and Benny Snell are pushing James Conner
Mike Tomlin Interview - he’s making no apologies for promoting contact during practice. He likes the competitive spirit he’s seeing during this camp.
So far injuries are short-term.
Ravens part with Earl Thomas
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- The Steelers’ PR department opens up training camp for fans.
- We’ve become accustomed to seeing a big jump in the capabilities of players entering their second year. Benny Snell has entered camp leaner than last year. Will this help to address his palpable lack of speed?
- Diontae Johnson has also gained some weight and muscle in the off season. Does this physical transformation combined with the return of Ben Roethlisberger bode for a breakout season?
- James Conner and JuJu Smith-Schuster. We love ‘em. Will we have to say goodbye?
- Remember 2009 when Ben and Aaron Rogers vied for the record number of sacks that season (50)? Thankfully, that number came down steadily as the Steelers assembled a world-class offensive line. The team is not waiting to see age-related degeneration set in. Guys are stepping into the voids left by Marcus Gilbert and Ramon Foster. Matt Feiler is a proven entity. Chukwama Okorafor and Zach Banner are poised to battle for a starting spot. But will fourth round draft pick Kevin Dotson upset everyone’s calculus?
- We’re not going to get to see North Dakota State QB, Trey Lance’s follow up to his redshirt freshman season that saw him throw for 28 TDs and zero INTs. But he’s been compared to Andrew Luck and it’s likely that he’ll be available for the 2021 draft. We’ll he be in reach….?
- Who punked Pacman?
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- James Washington of the COVID list and back on the field
- Ben Roethlisberger - still has gas in the tank, and yes, he said “Lombardis”.... Plural. How motivated is he?
- Mike Tomlin waxes about COVID, Ben’s progress and the shape of the veterans coming into camp
- While not exceptional, the running back room is solid and getting crowded. How will Jaylen Samuels fare?
- Matt Canada is the Steelers new quarterback coach. Period. Or maybe, he’s not.
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NFL teams open camp amidst uncertainty. We go over the protocols designed to inhibit the emergence and spread of the virus, but as the MLB has proven, odds are that we’re going to be dealing with COVID-related absences as already evidenced by the Steelers reserve/COVID-19 list.
The Steelers bolster the running back and safety positions by picking up some free agents.
Ryan Switzer promises to ascend to the pantheon of slot receiver gods.
The Steelers place four players on the 2020 Top 100 players.
Carlton Haselrig followed an unusual path to the NFL, becoming an All-Pro lineman for the Steelers in the early 90’s. He passes away too early at the age of 54.
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The NFL and players agreed to proceed with the season. But wait until you hear what’s going on with the salary cap. How will the Steelers avoid the disintegration of the juggernaut it has built?
The Steelers open with a Monday night game at the Giants. Does a fanless stadium help Ben get out to a fast start?
The Jamal Adams deal proves the genius of Kevin Colbert once again.
The Steelers pick up another tight end and Zack Banner auditions for his next career.
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The NFL players light a social media blitz: #WeWantToPlay - the NFL isn’t COVID-ready, yet training camp for several teams starts July 20. You’ve had three months and about $15 billion in revenue NFL!! You’re about as ready for this as the Trojans were for that equine gift the Greeks left behind.
July 15 came and went. It was the last day to sign contracts with players who had been given the franchise tag. That means Bud is working on a one-year deal. Let’s talk about how we handle THAT next year.
Good things keep happening with one of our all-time favorites - Chidi Iwuoma. We talk about his ascent up the scouting ladder.
When did the Madden Ratings become so deadly serious? How is this going to jumpstart the Steeler mojo in 2020?
It’s not love and cotton candy for Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. Are the stars aligning for him to journey north in 2021?
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- Bud Dupree is going to squeeze everything he can out of this franchise tag situation. He’s filed a grievance, saying he’s been mischaracterized. It’s worth another $2m to him if he wins.
- This season feels tenuous at best, but the Steelers are making plans to accommodate fans at the games.
- Brown gets paid.
- How about this deal-of-the-century for Patrick Mahomes?!
- What's the downside to a Romanesque Chin?
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Plenty of intrigue among Steeler adversaries as the Patriots hire Cam Newton, while David Njoku makes his displeasure known to the Brown’s ownership.
The NFL is s scrambling to stay ahead of the impact from COVID-19 with talk of shortening the pre-season and allowing players to opt out of playing in 2020.
We’re glass-half-full guys about the season, assuming we’re going to see some games, but we continue with contingency plans - how can we have a meaningful fantasy experience if the players aren’t on the field?
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During his interview Mike Tomlin was very explicit about who’s coming out of the gate. Rookies are going to have to be fast learners to see early action.
Ben peeled back the onion about himself in a way to which we are unaccustomed. His heart, mind and arm seemed like they’re aligned.
Will we be able to see it all in action?
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Fantasy Football, Underwear Olympics..... give us some hope that we can overcome the cancellation of the season if COVID-19 victimizes the 2020 season.
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For the first time in 54 years, the Steelers will not be going to training camp at St. Vincent’s in Latrobe. We talk about what this break in tradition portends for the 2020 season. While Heinz Field will accommodate the team logistically, will the location detract from building team chemistry. Tom reminisces about the 1976 training camp where he first learned that NFL players are physically in a different universe.
Excited as we are about getting started, we ponder the sincerity of the NFL’s (and NFLPA’s) commitment and ability to protect players from the coronavirus.
We can’t let go of the feeling that the Steeler have been negligent in procuring a backup for Ben. Should we have at least looked at Kaepernick?
Mike Hilton and Matt Feiler are locked in for 2020, having both signed their second round tenders.
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Cam Extension on Hold?
During a recent interview, Cam said “I have truly loved being a Pittsburgh Steeler and enjoyed being a Pittsburgh Steeler.” "LOVED"?! "ENJOYED"?! Those are past tense verbs. What's going on? Cam has another year left on his six year deal and has only gotten better with time. We talk about the imperative that is Mission Heyward.
Et Tu Conner?
We have a similar circumstance with James Conner. Apparently negotiations with Conner have not begun. He's saying what we want to hear:
“My goal is to win,” Conner said. “I have the opportunity to do that. The special team we got, pieces that were out last year coming back healthy. I’m not playing for a contract or playing not to get hurt. I’m playing to win, that’s what it’s about, to be part of Super Bowl No. 7 for the organization.”
We talk about the Conner Corner - his inability to raise his stock after an iffy year. What are the chances he gets to his second contract with the Steelers?
Making Room on the 2021 Roster
There are significant players entering their final year whose contract will need to be addressed, besides Heyward and Conner, including , Alejandro Villanueva, Mike Hilton, Cameron Sutton and not least - JuJu Smith-Schuster! We discuss potential cuts to make room for all of these stars.
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NFL Tinker With Rules
The owners met last week and instituted several changes. We talk about the "one that got away". Well, at least it's been tabled. In an effort to give a trailing team a realistic chance to mount a comeback, the NFL was considering instituting a rule whereby the team would have an untimed down to convert a fourth-and-15 from their own 25-yard-line. We talk about the merits of the idea and alternatives to infuse some more excitement into a situation totally neutered by the ineffective on-sides kick.
Jacked Up: Ham versus Lambert
Of Jack Ham, Tony Dungy wrote, "I have never seen anyone play the outside linebacker position better than Jack Ham. Fundamentals, technique, awareness and athleticism were all exceptional. He was the total package." We talk about how Ham and Lambert stacked up against one another.
Positive Athlete
Scott Pederson, CEO of Positive Athlete reached out to let us know about a video his organization did with spokesman Hines Ward, talking about “Lessons in Positivity”. The organization looks at athletes who have overcome difficult circumstances, given back to their schools and communities, or just have an infectious positive attitude. Here is a link to the video.
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Top 100 NFL Players Gaff
CBS Sports' Pete Prisco put out his annual "Top 100 Players" list. Although four Steelers made the list, Minkah Fitzpatrick was curiously omitted. Of course this list is just one man's opinion, but Prisco doubled down and Steeler Nation jumped on it. And then Minkah himself jumped into the fray....
Ben Fulfills Goal - Shears the Beard
Upon meeting his self-imposed requirement to "throw a legit NFL pass", Ben's wife was most assuredly elated.
Rooney-Influenced Rule Reinvigorated
The intent of the Rooney Rule was easily circumvented. With only two black general managers and four head coaches, the NFL knows it had a problem. We talk about updates recently made to the rule and whether it will result in meaningful change.
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James Harrison
During an interview on Willie Colon's Goin Deep Podcast James Harrison revealed that'd after his big hit on Mohamed Massaquoi Mike Tomlin "handed me an envelope" implying that he received some mitigation or reward for the hit that ultimately added $75,000 to the fines that started accumulating for him in 2010.
Social media blew up, surmising that the Steelers had their own bounty system, to which Art Rooney II, said, “I am very certain nothing like this ever happened. I have no idea why James would make a comment like this but there is simply no basis for believing anything like this.”
Harrison later denied that he was paid for hurting a player, but did walk back his claim that he received something from Tomlin.
He notably did not deny that the envelope helped offset his fine.
We take a deep dive into whether or not this is business as usual in the NFL and whether the interpretation of Deebo's comments are out of line.
Other News
The Steelers open up shop on May 19 with the rest of the league although no coaches will be permitted in the facility.
Some good news - Eric Ebron passed his physical and for the first time in a long time he is able to cut with no pain.
The SEC placed 15 players in the first round of this year's draft, one less than the rest of the Power 5 combined. What explains this dominance?
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2020 Schedule Released
The Steelers will play four games in prime time this year against opponents with a collective 2019 record under .500. We talk about the Win-Loss prospects for the Steeler through the first quarter of the season.
Ben’s Offseason Conditioning
Jay Glazer clarified his remarks about Ben’s conditioning. Although we can agree that Big Ben is not concocting vegetable smoothies, so what? Are we watching the last of the Babe Ruth archetype athletes, who’s accomplishments come from willpower and a natural well spring of talent?
CBA Cut Disabled Veterans
The Disability Plan under the new NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement pulls the rug out under veterans. Under the prior plan, veterans receiving disability payments were paid 100% of the payments called for under the agreement. Now, their payments will be reduced by any Social Security Disability payments they receive.
Veterans ability to collect will be further eroded by a new provision that allows only NFL disability plan doctors determine if a former player qualifies for benefits. Under the terms of the old contract, the NFL would accept the diagnosis of a player approved to receive Social Security disability benefits by an outside doctor.
It seems the players weren’t aware of these nuances when they first ratified the contract. Free-agent defensive back Eric Reid called foul against the NFLPA for producing a revised version of the contract (that reduced benefits) after the players accepted the original version.
NFLPA president JC Tretter seened to acknowledge the problem, indicating that the Executive Committee and former player leadership will reexamine the changes to Total and Permanent Disability negotiated in the new CBA.
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QBs in the News
Andy Dalton, recently released by the Cincinnati Bengals, was picked up by the Dallas Cowboys to backup Day Prescott. We talk about whether he would have been a preferable backup to Ben given his reasonable $3m salary.
Jameis Winston signed with the New Orleans Saints for an unfathomable $1.1m. What's the strategy behind that and why didn't any other teams take advantage of this opportunity (including the Steelers)?
And what is the Green Bay Packers strategy, picking Jordan Love in the first round? Are we going to see a reprise of the Brett Favre situation with Aaron Rogers? What are some possible landing spots for him if the Packers and he decide to part ways?
Juju's Departure
In one of his Asked and Answered columns, Ed Bouchette opines that JuJu Smith-Schuster, Alejandro Villanueva nor James Conner are likely to be on the roster post 2020. We talk about this prediction as well as the reasons for the animosity directed at JuJu by Steelers fans.
Claypool vs Mims
Denzel Mims was on the board when the Steelers chose Chase Claypool, but slid to the NY Jets. Both of these guys can burn, but many "experts" gave the edge to Mims. What did the Steelers see in Claypool (or not see in Mims)?
Duck Calling
Joey of Barstool Sports interviewed Devlin "Duck" Hodges to talk about his experience on the Steelers, his ascension to starting QB and his relationship with Ben.
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It looks like the Steelers restocked the pantry, selecting a 2020 draft class that provides depth at a variety of positions.
- Round 2 Chase Claypool Wide receiver
- Round 3 Alex Highsmith Edge
- Round 4 Anthony McFarland Running back
- Round 4 Kevin Dotson Guard
- Round 6 Antoine Brooks. Safety
- Round 7 Carlos Davis Nose tackle
We talk about how well these selection plug several holes created by player departures, especially on the special teams and ILB.
Check out our blog post for links to more information on the new Steeler Class of 2020!
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The Steelers got a jump on this year's draft and already have their #1 selection in the fold. And he's GREAT!! Minkah Fitzpatrick has taken the stress out of the guessing game for choosing a player in the first round.
We talk about positions that the Steelers might emphasize early in this draft. We could be totally wrong that they'll just take the "best athlete available", but we think that there is some strategic shoring up that the Steelers need going into this season.
The draft begins Thursday, April 23 but the Steelers virtual war room can sit back and watch the action. Rounds 2 and 3 are up on Friday, with Rounds 4-7 following on Saturday.
The Steelers will be choosing:
- Round 2 (#49)
- Round 3 (#102, compensatory)
- Round 4 (#124)
- Round 4 (#135, from Tennessee through Miami)
- Round 6 (#198)
- Round 7 (#232)
Last week we talked about the greater need being on defense, but this week we talk about which positions on offense are likely candidates in the early rounds.
Big Ben continues on the interview circuit, this time talking to SiriusXM NFL Radio. He doesn't seem to care whether the Steelers choose a QB, stating that "It’s not going to change my mindset, my mentality, my motivation. I’m trying to come off an injury, so I’m going to give it everything I have.”
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NFL Draft
Steelers GM Kevin Colbert has a suggestion that he thinks will help overcome the challenge of evaluating players during the COVID-19 invoked sequestration.
Steeler QBs - Past and Present
We've been getting a lot of Ben's perspectives on himself and his thoughts about where the Steeler should go in the draft.
We'll talk bout Terry Bradshaw's apparent 180 on Ben, Tomlin and the Steelers.
Former Steelers in the NewsFree Agency
Colts Sign FB Roosevelt Nix
Eli Rogers looking to come home
Rashard Mendenhall - The Fumble: "Cool out"
Demise of the Upstart League
XFL suspends operations, lays off employees and has no plans for a 2021 season;
COVID Talk
- Mike Gundy OK State- pilloried for comments
- Pandemic may bring college sports to its knees
- MLB Baseball - Play Ball?!!!
- Can Madden take the place of on-the-field preparation?
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The Steelers pick up another XFL player and Pitt alumnus - defensive end Dewayne Hendrixwho spent time on the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears practice squads. Most recently, he comes from the St. Louis Battlehawks.
Antonio Brown was formally charged with a felony and two misdemeanors by the state of Florida.
Newly acquired tight end, Eric Ebron, talks to the local press to describe his first meeting with Ben. We talk about Ebron's strategy for ensuring his targets for 2020. We also talk about a slightly important medical revelation he made during the interview.
The debate will continue until April 25 when we have the results of the NFL Draft. Where will the Steelers place their chips? Although we agree that the front line is strong, we debate where we need to shore up the cadre of "next men up".
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Steelers scoop up free agents from the XFL: OT Jarron Jones, S Tyree Kinnel, DT Cavon Walker, LB/LS Christian Kuntz.
Surprisingly, the Steelers have +$7m in cap space. Kevin Colbert says the Steelers turning from free agency to the 2020 NFL Draft. Where do we need depth?
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Kevin Colbert has been working the phones, buying, selling to take advantage of of our Super Bowl window.
In this episode:
Quietly assembling depth with the acquisition of:
- Eric Ebron
- Chris Wormley
- Stefen Wisniewski
- Derek Watt
It took some doing to make cap room space, as the following Steeler veterans departed
- Javone Hargrave - Eagles
- Ramon Foster - Retired
- BJ Finney - Seahawks
- Tyler Matakevich - Bills (Good for you Dirty Red!!)
- Artie Burns - Bears
- Nick Vannett - Denver
- Anthnoy Chickillo - released
- Rosie Nix - released
- Mark Barron - released
- Johnny Holton - released
And we kicked the can down the road with several contract restructures:
- Chris Boswell
- Joe Haden
- Maurkice Pouncey
- Ben Roethlisberger
- Vance McDonald
The KEY to the system is the doctor who reconstructed Big Ben's arm, but before we got into that, we took a look at Ben's social consciousness (but more importantly, an intimate peek into his personal life):
Ben on Social Distancing
Ben tells the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, that he's "throwing without pain for the first time in years." Better yet, he answers the haters:
"I've heard people say I'm fat, and that just blows my mind,". "I'm lighter and in better shape than I was in either of the past two years. I haven't stopped working out. I normally don't work out in the offseason, but I've been doing everything five days a week with my trainer. Cardio twice a week. Legs twice a week. Upper body twice a week."
"I guess it's my beard that makes me look heavier. I must have 5 pounds in that, I know. But I'm not overweight."
Steelers Nation needs to appreciate the last of the beer-swilling' cigar-chomping' gun slingers* that we will probably ever see again in this age of NFL Stepford QBs.
Diontae Johnson, getting pointers from Antonio Brown? Please stop!
Finally, how many sets of brothers have been on the Steelers over the past two years?
*Ben does not actually swill beer or chomp cigars. This is presented as an allegory only to make a point.
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The NFL players narrowly approved the Collective Bargaining agreement 1,019-959, ensuring a decade of labor peace and owner profligacy.
The salary cap gains $10 million per year, and is perched to move higher with the next media package.
Like it or not, your pre-season is going to be shortened by one game, only to be offset by a 17th regular season game.
Rosters grow.. the practice squad grows... all in the name of player safety?!
The Steelers cash in on their loss of Le’Veon Bell and Jesse James, receiving a third round compensatory pick.
We talk about Ryan Tannehill raising the bar for QBs, not on the field, but in contract negotiations. Imagine what Tom Brady will command!
The gate has opened on free agency. Don't expect much from the Steelers.
Finally - how do you think you'd do on the Wonderlic Test?
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The deadline for players to vote on the CBA is 11:59 am, Eastern, on Thursday, March 12. There's been a lot of heated discussion, much of it coming from big-name veterans who oppose the deal. We talk about the possibility of the players declining the new agreement.
We also talk about some interesting aspects of this proposal including:
- 17th game
- Additional playoff teams
- Roster expansion
- Veteran Salary Benefit
- Fines
Do you know how much a player is fined for flinging a ball into the stands? You will after you hear this show.
How will Omar Kahn, resident Steeler Capologist, thread the needle to retain the services of Bud Dupree? He's going to need $16 million to do so. You're not getting there by trimming around the edges.
ESPN says Jameis Winston is a perfect fit as the Steeler's backup QB. We give this analysis all the time it deserves.
AND: Landry Watch - we'll bring you up to date on Dallas Renegade QB and former Steeler QB, Landry Jones.
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NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement - it's anyone's guess
Tom Brady - packaging his bags. Do we finally get to see who carried NE all these years, Brady or Belichick?
Dan Radakovich, Steeler O-Line coach from the 70's passes away.
Tony Romo scores big in broadcast sweepstakes.
The NFL Combine - why should we care?
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Big Ben
Ben skips the tennis balls and comes off the operating table slinging big-boy footballs. What does 2020 look like if he come back full force? 75%?
NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement
The owner agreed to a proposal which the NFLPLA Executive Committee sniffed and elected to pass on. The owners want an extended season, more teams in the playoffs and dope. How much of a concession is nearly eliminating marijuana-based suspensions really cost the owners?
The proposed CBA suggests expanding the playoffs from 12 to 14 teams. If that system had been in place over the past 10 years, the league's biggest beneficiary would have been the Steelers who would have made the playoffs in 2019, 2018, 2013, and 2012 as the seventh seed in the AFC.
New Agents
Artie Burns and Bud Dupree both switched agents in anticipation of free agency. The league and NFLPA agreed to pushing the franchise tag window a couple of days. Are they working in concert to allow more time to finalize a new CBA?
Ike Hilliard
The bouncing ball lands as the Steelers hire Ike Hilliard as the new wide receivers coach.
Misc
We also talk about Antonio Brown's present and future as well as Landry Jones continued progress in the XFL.
Trivia
Answer to Last Week's Trivia Question: How long until the Steelers’ cumulative record was above .500?
- 68 years (1933-2002)
- 932 games
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Myles Garrett was reinstated by the NFL last week, then sat down with Mina Kimes for an interview on ESPN's "Outside the Lines." Garrett reiterated his claim that Mason Rudolph uttered the "n-word" during their altercation.
Mike Tomlin reacted strongly in his own ESPN interview with Stephen A Smith. “What was your reaction to Myles Garrett’s accusation?” Tomlin responded, “I took offense to it”
Smith posed a hypothetical asking how Tomlin would have handled a situation where a Steeler player said a racial slur. Tomlin said that " It was implied that somehow we suppressed evidence or were participants in some lack of thoroughness. Anybody that know this organization knows what it stands for and understands how the Rooney family gets down from a business standpoint .. that's laughable."
Nick and Tom also discuss Cleveland fans' defense of Garrett in the face of overwhelming evidence of his unacceptable behavior.
Wide Receivers Coach
It looks like we got out ahead of ourselves last week with the news that South Carolina assistant Bryan McClendon would be the Steeler’s wide receiver coach in 2020. South Carolina confirmed that he will be returning to the team
But the good news is that Steeler alum, Jerricho Cotchery is being interviewed for the job. The 37 year-old Cotchery played for the Steelers from 2011 through 2013 and has been on the Panther's coaching staff since 2017.
Collective Bargaining Agreement
On Thursday in Washington D.C., the NFLPA’s executive committee and player representatives may vote on a CBA proposal from the NFL’s owners. The NFL is anxious to strike new media deals while the iron is hot: Increased TV ratings and the economy. The players' interest is aligned, so rather than wait until the expiration of the contract after the 2020 season, they are working now to come to agreement. Players feel urgency to lock in a deal so that owners can maximize deals with media and share in the additional booty.
Antonio Brown
Is AB on his way to the combine?!
Ryan Shazier
Owner Art Rooney II has said that the Steelers “would love” to have Shazier back. Although he said that Shazier's contract won't toll again as it had in 2019, the team is interested in keeping him in some capacity.
XFL
Dallas Renegades 25 LA Wildcats 18 led by former Steeler Landry Jones who went 28-40 (70%) for 305 yards, 1 TD and 2 INTs. Landry seemed to be suffering from the continued effect of his early season knee injury as he made a Ben-like rumble for 10 yards and a 1st down.
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Kevin Colbert signs on for another year.
Will from the Bradenton Outpost wins Gridiron Genius.
AB makes another apology - this time to almost everyone in Pittsburgh other than JuJu. Is his remorse real this time? Can he be trusted?
Le'Veon says "we're good", but is that how Adam Gase feels? What would it take to get these guys back to the 'burgh? Would we even want them?
Diontae Johnson's cryptic Instagram post from a hospital gurney. What's going on?
Rumor has it that Bryan McClendon will be the team’s new wide receivers coach.
XFL 2.0 makes its debut this weekend. How do you like me now?
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PButch joins us for the review of a Super Bowl matchup that (almost) went down to the wire. Patrick Mahomes, rusty in the first phase of the game, brought the Chiefs back from yet another deficit, winning MVP honors in the process.
Andy Reid sealed his legacy, leading KC to its first Super Bowl victory in 50 years.
It was a weird game -with the 49rs running game seeming unstoppable. Yet, why did Garappolo throw 31 times?
He was throwing to wide-open receivers, but he eventually wilted.
Pundits are blaming Kyle Shanahan for this loss. The offensive series at the end of the first half was puzzling with 20 seconds left and the Chiefs electing to run twice, then Garoppolo unleashing for two long passes (the last one a 42 yard bomb to Kittle who was called for offensive pass interference).
Although the 49rs pass rush ferocious it lost steam in the 4th quarter. Mahomes awoke late in the game to lead the Chiefs to 21 straight points within 5 minutes.
What fuels us at the Steelers Outpost?: Patriots losses
Our verdict on the Super Bowl commercials.
Troy Polamalu elected to the Hall of Fame over the objection of Peter King - Steeler hater.
We're giving away "Gridiron Genuis", written by Michael Lombardi, to the first person to email Steelersoutpost@gmail.com after noon Eastern, on Tuesday, February 4 (offer good only in the continental U.S.).
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PButch sitting in for Tom this week.
Nick and Pat commiserate about a bittersweet week as we preview the Super Bowl, marked by the absence of the Steelers.
Kobe Bryant tragedy.
Troy Polamalu’s unparalleled brand of football.
TJ Watt Pro Bowl statement!
Super Bowl prediction: 49rs 37 - Chiefs 31
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The Steelers hired Matt Canada as the new QB coach freeing Randy Feichtner to focus on OC duties. Canada has historically made good use of play action. Whether he deploys this tactic and whether Ben and Randy agree remains to be seen.
Donnie Shell is Hall of Fame bound. He goes to Canton to join four of his 1974 classmates - Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth and Mike Webster. Shell holds the NFL record for interceptions by a strong safety with 51. Add 19 fumble recoveries to that statistic along with being selected for the Pro Bowl five times.
Joe Haden was named to the Pro Bowl, joining teammates Cam Heyward, JJ Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick on Sunday, Jan. 26 in Orlando, Florida.
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It shouldn’t have to be stated, but “Thou shalt not root for the Dirty Birds”. Some may have admired the rise of Lamar Jackson and Baltimore’s dominance this year, but it is no way acceptable to ROOT for a Ravens victory.
Fortunately 99.9% of we Steeler fans put enough needles into our Voodoo dolls to ensure Baltimore’s demise at the hands of the Titans in a 28-10, in a wheels-falling-off blowout to the Titans.
Well, now, with those unpleasantries behind us, let us CELEBRATE the election of Bill Cowher to the NFL Hall of Fame!! In a surprisingly creative move on the part of the NFL, Bill was notified of this honor on camera during his CBS “The NFL Today” show. Watch it. But do it in private - it will draw a tear.
Of course there’s conflict when it comes to HOF selections. Should electees be GOATs? What if their talents are hindered on bad teams for the entirety of their careers? What about Hines Ward?
Kevin Stefanski is the new head coach of another AFC North rival - the Cleveland Browns. The jury is out on this long-term Minnesota Vikings coach, but consider that it is the Browns who have hired him. We don’t reserve judgement until next season. Is his success dependent of Gary Kubiak, or does he create his own success?
Speaking of Freddie Kitchens, did you know he was QB at Alabama? Do you notice a resemblance to Independence Community College head football coach Jason Brown (also a former college QB)?
What happened?!
In general - do you think a head coach needs to control the X’s and O’s, or does he map out the general picture, leaving it to his coordinators?
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Four Steelers Named to All-Pro Team
First Team
- T.J. Watt - Edge rusher
- Minkah Fitzpatrick - Safety
- Cameron Heyward - Interior lineman
Second Team
- T.J. Watt, Linebacker
- Diontae Johnson- punt returner.
Hall of Fame Candidates
- Troy Polamalu
- Alan Faneca
- Donnie Shell
Free Agents
There are some big decisions to make next year with regard to free agents? Mike Tomlin reports that Bud Dupree is a priority. There are other names on this list who made a big impact this year. Will there be room on the team for them in 2020?
- Vance McDonald
- B.J. Finney
- Artie Burns
- Ryan Shazier
- Bud Dupree
- Sean Davis
- Javon Hargrave
- Nick Vannett
- Kameron Canaday
- Matt Feiler
- Mike Hilton
- Leterrius Walton
- Tyler Matakevich
- Jordan Dangerfield
- Zach Banner
- Marcus Allen
- Lavon Hooks
- J.C. Hassenauer
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The Pittsburgh Steelers end the 2019 season with a surprising 8-8 record, losing their final contest to the Baltimore Ravens 28-10 in an east coast tsunami.
The lack of offensive fire-power was evidenced by the offensive output, but moreover, the offensive anemia served the ball up at inopportune times to the Ravens at choice field positions. Worse, punting from the Steelers 19 yard line, Jordan Berry fumbled a snap which Ravens Chris Board pounced on in the end one for another TD. The defense held the Dirty Birds to one TD, but was gashed by 223 on the ground, leading to four FGs.
Alas, even a victory would have meant a one-way ticket home as Houston succumbed to the Titans as they rested their starters, handing Tennessee the final AFC wild card spot.
We discuss bright spots on offense - the emergence of Diontae Johnson and James Washington’s continued ascent. What didn’t go right? We delve into Randy Fichtner’s role in formulating a strategy to put the young skill position players in a position to succeed. Will he be back next year?
The future, however, shines brightly for the defense. TJ Watt is a clear contender for defensive player of the year. He and Bud Dupree dominated offensive backfields more than any duo since James Harrison and Lamar Woodley. The secondary is as close to lock-down as any in the NFL with the newly acquired Minkah Fitzpatrick and Steven Nelson being coupled with Joe Haden. Sadly, several players enter free agency and we discuss the likelihood of retaining Bud and Javon Hargrave.
What are our greatest needs for next year, given free agency on both sides of the ball? Running back? Tight end? OLB? QB?!!!
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Steelers - Ravens Preview
The Steelers find themselves in almost the same situation that they occupied at this time in 2018.. An eight-win team needed to win game 16 while getting help from another team to squeak into the playoffs as a wild card.
Pittsburgh can secure a playoff berth with:
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PIT win + TEN loss or tie OR
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PIT tie + TEN loss OR
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TEN loss + IND win + OAK loss or tie OR
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TEN loss + IND win + PIT ties OAK in strength-of-victory tiebreaker
The Titans face the Texans in a rematch that saw Houston beat Tennessee 24-21 two weeks ago.
This weekend we face the Baltimore Ravens who have already clinched the lead AFC playoff position. The Steelers took the Ravens to overtime in their first contest, losing 26-23.
The Ravens are resting several starters including QB Lamar Jackson, RB Mark Ingram, G Marshal Yanda, S Earl Thomas and DL Brandon Williams. Robert Griffin III will stand in for Jackson.
While we have confidence in this defense - the Steelers sacked Jackson 5 times and intercepted him 3 times in the first game - the question is: HOW ARE WE GOING TO SCORE?!
Duck Hodges will have to pull everything together in this game, especially since he will be without James Conner. He’s got to nail some passes to prevent Baltimore from loading the box and stifling our running attack.
Joe Thomas Walks Back Prediction for Steelers
Former Cleveland Brown and offensive lineman standout Joe Thomas practically guaranteed that the Steelers would end the season in last place in the AFC North. We talk about his follow up observation in light of the season’s final ranking.
Antonio Brown Working Out for Saints
Even with the specter of the NFL league office placing Antonio Brown on the Commissioner’s Exempt list once he signs with a team, the New Orleans Saints have brought him in for a workout.
Are the Saints just the craftiest of teams, looking to lock Brown in during a time of the season in which they won’t have to pay him? The Saints are bringing in several receivers to bolster their offense for their playoff run.
We talk about this and the Bountygate incident from 2003.
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- Slim playoff chances continue to fade
- QB conundrum - Duck-Mason-Duck......
- Injuries - Conner, Pouncey, Rudolph (scares - Heyward, Washington)
- Offensive ingenuity is not overcoming QB woes
What changes need to take place next year? Randy Fichtner? Do we need to acquire another QB? What are our priority positions? We talk about it all in this episode.
Bonus: Long-suffering Jets fan and Steelers Outpost sometimes-host, Patrick, joins us. He's surprisingly downbeat about this rare Jets victory.
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The Steeler offense was characterized by futility as it turned the ball over 5 times (4 INTs and a fumble) while generating a paltry 229 total yards.
Duck Hodges fell to Earth after a 3-0 start throwing 23 for 38 for 202 yard and 4 INTs. He completed only 5 of 11 of his passes over 10 yards, with three of those being intercepted.
The O-line gave up 4 sacks as the Bills, not fearful of Duck's wing strength loaded the box.
James Connor, in his return from injury managed 42 yards on 8 carries. Why he didn't get more carries is a mystery for the ages. Meanwhile James Washington managed to pull in 5 catches for 83 yards while Deontae Johnson was 5 for 62 yards.
The Steeler defense continued its domination giving up only 261 yards. It's main competition was its own offense and special teams who left the D on the field too long and with its back up against the wall.
TJ Watt continues to make his case for Defensive Player of the Year with 1/2 sack and another forced fumble. The Steelers now lead the league in turnovers recovered with 16 and are second in turnovers with 35.
Steven Nelson contributed an interception while Cam Heyward dominated up the middle and knocking down a Josh Allen pass attempt.
Randy Fichtner continues to depress the offensive potential with experiments that don't take into account the defensive environment, electing to run the Wildcat offense with players (Connoer to Johson) who haven't given or taken a handoff since pee-wee football.
The Steelers run into the Jets next week in what is another in a series of survival games.
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The Steelers have hopefully broken the West Coast jinx, by winning a game west of the Mississippi in which they were favored to win.
While Duck Hodges wasn't lights-out in this contest he was a gamer, going 16/19 for 152 yards and a TD.
Diontae Johnson hauled in 4 completions for 60 yards and a TD, but the icing on the cake was his 87 yard punt return for a TD, the longest such TD-punt return in Steelers history!
Joe Haden led the team with two interceptions, including his second game-ender with 0:48 seconds left in the game.
TJ Watt used some chicanery to entice Murray into an ill-fated toss into the end zone which TJ promptly picked off.
Bud Dupree continued his domination with a sack and 3 tackles for losses.
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Ed has very interesting life experiences, and importantly relevant experience for the topic at hand. He was drafted by major league baseball, spending nine years in the minors before pivoting and joining the Atlanta Falcons as a tight end in 1997. He has since become a published author and works as a motivational speaker. He is the co-host of the EZ Sports Talk Show on 1060AM Phoenix as well as the Bleav in the Arizona Cardinals podcast on the Bleav network.
Ed gives us insight into the Cardinals, the matchups to keep your eyes on and why the Pittsburgh D-line must be licking their lips for this game...
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Not only did Duck Hodges not kill us, but he proved to be more than a game manager once the Steelers let up on the brakes to let him hunt downfield. Duck was 14 for 21, gaining 212 yards with 1TD and 1 INT. He found James Washington on passes of 44, 31, with a 30 yarder for a TD.
The Steelers defense was, once again, omnipotent, scoring 5 sacks, a strip sack fumble recovery and a game-sealing INT by Joe Haden. The tandem of TJ Watt and Bud Dupree produced 2.5 sacks, while the indomitable interior defensive line led by Cam Heyward and supplemented by Javone Hargrave added 1.5 sacks. Keith Butler & Company figured out Baker Mayfield, confining him between the tackles and subjecting him to a physical interrogation that suppressed his productivity.
Bennie Snell continued his pilgrimage to NFL productivity with 63 yards, followed by Jaylen Samuels’ 32 yards for a 4.6 yard/carry average.
Randy Fichtner continued with his monotonous march to predictability, but perhaps...just perhaps,initiated enough chicanery to mask this team’s lack of playmakers.
Speaking of James Washington, he continues his march to enter the pantheon of Steeler glory, pulling in 4 of 4 targets for 11 yards and a TD. Note the battled receptions and ball-tracking execution of this precocious sophomore.
We cannot ignore the productivity of the kicking game with Jordan Berry’s continued field-flipping. We’ll just mention that Chris Boswell is still alive and well.
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The Steelers patchwork offense was sparked by a second half gear shift that saw Duck Hodges go in for an ineffective Mason Rudolph and throw a 79 yard TD pass to James Washington.
The Steelers are now the 6th seed in AFC Playoffs
Who is the starting QB going forward: Duck Hodges or Mason Rudolph?
Bennie Snell nears the century mark: 21 carries, 98yds
James Washington is good. Doles out a stiff-arm and rambles 79 yards for a TD
Former Furniture Movers Flash Brightly for Steelers:
Kerrith Whyte 6 carries, 45 yards
Deon Cain 1 reception 35 yards
Offensive Line good or bad?
DECADE DEFENSE
This defense can carry the team
Bud DuPree seals game with strip sack
TJ Watt & Minkah Fitzpatrick = DPOY?
Minkah & Bush create critical turnover
•ILB Issue:
•Snaps for Barron - 55
•Snaps for Bush - 36
•Snaps for Vince - 9
•Defensive Backs - Haden/Hilton = good, Nelson = great
•Boz is Good (shhhhhhh)
•So is Jordan Berry
•But kick and punt blocking are horrible
•Coaching
•Tomlin - great win (CIN being bad doesn’t matter)
•Fichtner- 2nd & 10
•We’ll find out w Duck - playbook opens up
•Butler - good at scheming pressure
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The melee that ensured Myle's Garrett's attack on Mason Rudolph may be impetus to greater intensity from the Steelers in the upcoming games, but it doesn't soften the blow as we fell to 5-5 with a 21-7 loss. The Steelers' white blood cell count is critical with the absence of key players before, during and after the game.
James Conner was a scratch before the game, while both Juju Smith-Schuster and Ola Adeniyi left the game with injuries. Maurkice Pouncey was suspended for three games for fighting while defending his teammate.
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Steelers 17 Rams 12
The Steelers suppressed the LA Rams, holding them to 3 points. Unfortunately the offense gave up 9 points en route to a 17-12 victory.
How good is this defense really? In this game, it held the Charges to 2 of 10 on 3rd down. Further, it held the Chargers in check, preventing them from passing the 50 yard line on only 5 of 15 possessions.
Turnovers
The Steelers have recovered 12 fumbles and 14 interceptions, placing them second in turnovers to the Patriots.
In the course of the last decade, we have only exceeded 26 turnover twice IN A FULL SEASON! In 2015 the Steelers had 17 fumble recoveries and 13 INTs (with Mike Mitchell getting 3 INTs). Going back to 2010 Pittsburgh had 21 recoveries and 14 INTs, with Troy Polamalu getting 7 INTs.
The Black & Gold are currently #1 in QB pressures and #2 in sacks (33). Speaking of which, Cam Heyward is now the 7th Steeler to have 50 career sacks. He joins an illustrious group: James Harrison, Jason Gildon, Joey Porter, Keith Willis, LaMarr Woodley, Greg Lloyd.
Remember the fear we endured each time an opposing QB dropped back to pass? Well we still have to nail down the middle of the field, but the Steelers are containing receivers, ranking #4 in the league in yards after catch.
Superstars: TJ Watt (3rd in the league in sacks), Minkah Fitzpatrick (1st in the league in
INTs Cam Heyward
Stars: Javon Hargrave, Bud Dupree, Steven Nelson, Devin Bush
Beasts: Joe Haden, Vince Williams, Mike “Silver Bullet” Hilton, Cam Sutton
Terrell Edmunds had his best game but wow he is borderline hopeless in coverage (can’t get his head around)
HEINZ FIELD - incredibly loud / big part of game
This was Mason Rudolph’s best game yet (but don’t be too excited). He threw a few more balls downfield (not just go-balls). It was his worst completion % of the season (57%), but he was victimized by his own receivers who dropped 5 passes. It was also the most times he was sacked (3); but he’s the least-sacked QB in the league (9).
Although he was pretty poised as usual, he had the Same issues with lollipops to middle field and sailing passes over 10yds. Unfortunately, this offense is still totally dink-n-dunk and the coaches don’t trust them to win game (another 3 & out run series instead of icing game in the 4th).
The Young WRs Give & Take Away
James Washington had a great red zone catch for a TD, but also allowed himself to be stripped while on his way to at 50 gain.
Diontae Johnson effectively ran his drag routes, pulling in 4 receptions for 64 yards, but dropping a 30 yard pass and fumbling a punt.
Juju Smith-Schuster had an early drop, but was able to get 20 yards on a slant catch, and pulled in a first down catch at the sideline on a free play.
Jaylen Samuels, ineffective in the ground game, managed a 3rd down drop .
There is huge POTENTIAL from this group: Washing is as advertised from preseason; Johnson UNREAL lateral quickness.
Mike Tomlin is proving his worth
This is where he is at his best - when team is counted out. He’s an incredible motivator. Unfortunately he offers no schematic advantages (Lebeau & Munchak helped). Credit to him though, for going for it on 4th down from our own 35 with 8 minutes left.
Upcoming Games
Could the Browns by a trap game or not? Are the Steelers feeling too good about themselves after this win streak?
Upcoming Schedule
- Steelers: Browns, Bengals, Brown, Cardinals, Bills, Jets
- Ravens: Texans, Rams, 49rs, Bills Jets
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Steelers 26 - Colts 24
The Steelers once again overcame a lackluster offensive performance, winning a game, when Adam Vinatari kicked what appeared to be a breaking ball at the outside corner of the plate with 1:14 left in the game. Unsatisfying as it was to "not lose", it would be overlooking some tremendous individual defensive performances to chalk this victory up to fate.
The Steeler run game was non-existent, save for a Terrell Edmunds 40 yard breakaway. Mason Rudolph was 26/35, 191 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT. A look at his passing chart would reveal an incredible focus on the ground between him and the line of scrimmage, although he did connect on one 40 yard (underthrown) bomb to James Washington (that should have gone 70 yards).
The lack of passing effectiveness stole the running game, but Jaylen Samuels was 13-13 in receptions for 73 yards, while JuJu Smith-Schuster was less than ineffective, botching a reception by deflection to Kenny Moore for an interception.
But, let's not lose the lead - Minkah Fitzpatrick moved like a ballerina in Swan Lake, leaping to intercept a Brian Hoyer pass at the 4 yard line and galloping 96 yards for a touchdown! He becomes the first Pittsburgh defensive back to garner 4 interceptions since 2010 (and he’s only played 7 games!).
Bud Dupree continued his breakout year with 2 sacks, a forced fumble and recovery, 3 QB hits and 2 tackles for loss, the last one being a key take down with 1:20 left in the game and the Colt at the Steeler 20.
The defense continued a lackluster defense of the middle of the field and gave up 139 rushing yards, but did buckle down to hold the Colts to 60 yards passing in the second half.
(Shhhhh!!! Chris Boswell continues to be a beast, going 4/4 on FGs with 2 XPs!)
•Overall Offensive Performance
•Underwhelming
•Same story - zero downfield passing threat
•Line was good
•Juju up and down
•Incredible game from Washington
•Overall Defensive Performance
•Too easy for Colts & Reich
•Great playmaking by Steelers Stars
•Watt, Minkah, Bud Dupree
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We take stock of the Steelers almost halfway through the season
4:00 The AFC is abject garbage outside the Patriots. Nobody is strong on both sides of the ball except for the Steelers (obviously accounting for the loss of Ben Roethlisberger). What could have been?
7:15 The Steelers passing game is supposed to open up the running game. How has that been working out?
JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Washington and Diontae Johnson are being held back because of this conservative (run-laden) offense.
9:30 How the Steelers have turned around the turnovers.
10:05 TJ Watt and Devin Bush are the tip of the defensive spear.
11:28 Defensive stats are a mixed bag of success and mediocrity for the Steelers.
12:13 Go west young man.
12:26 Mike Tomlin’s and Keith Butler’s leadership of the defense.
15:00 Depth on defensive line: Tyson AluAlu, Javon Hargrave and now LT Walton
17:05 What we need to see on offense: Mason Rudolph PASSING DOWNFIELD!
19:15 Mason or Duck Hodges?
21:48 The end of the Quarterback Sneak in Pittsburgh
25:38 Innovation in football
30:20 The trend is shotgun formation….. Except for the most successful offenses
33:12 Going for it on fourth and one
37:50 Donte Whitner pulls back the curtain on NFL and nepotism
40:00 Reviewing our upcoming games
41:30 Best Steeler performances so far: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Tyler Matakevich, Vince Williams, Chris Boswell, Bud DuPree, Steven Nelson, Cam Sutton, Mike Hilton, Artie Burns?
45:20 Signing Nick Vannett
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Of the 25,424 people to witness the 24-17 Pittsburgh victory over the L.A. Chargers, Steelers Nation comprised 20,000. Why our hosts played Renegade to fire up their team is a mystery, but a helpful anthem for the Black and Gold loyalists.
Themes
- Did the Steelers just play a home game in L.A.?
- Hodges is the 6th UFA rookie to win 1st game
- O-Line and D-Line created this win
- Defense continues taking the ball away
- Injuries
6:04 Devlin Hodges is the 6th undrafted free agent QB to win his inaugural game. He wasn’t asked to delivered much, but he delivered what was asked of him.
8:32 The battle in the trenches - offensive and defensive lines
8:55 Chargers banged up
9:37 Steelers take advantage and amp up the run game. Getting James Conner out into space.
10:10 Steelers defensive line is top 5.
11:00 More Steeler takeaways
11:15 Devin Bush’s tackling difficulties
13:00 Steelers missed four interceptions.
14:15 Steeler defensive line bringing the heat
18:14 Benny Snell acquits himself nicely running the ball 17 times for 75 yards
19:15 Maukice Pouncey - uncharacteristic mis-snaps
20:00 James Conner is the difference maker. He will always get one more yard and the first down.
20:30 JuJu Smith-Schuster is a patient man.
21:10 The tempo of this game was all due to defensive pressure from the Steelers D-line and its dominant trench play.
22:10 Steelers visited by the injury bug - Stephon Tuitt, TJ Watt, Joe Haden, James Conner.
Position Breakdowns
24:09 Devlin “Duck” Hodges
26:58 Who will start next game, Hodges or Rudolph?
31:33 Keeping the band together
32:53 Running backs
34:47 Wide receivers
35:55 Defensive line
36:06 Edge rushers - TJ Watt
37:13 Bud Dupree
37:58 Devin Bush
38:42 Defensive backs
39:30 Minkah Fitzpatrick
40:38 Cam Sutton
41:20 Special teams - Jordan Berry, Chris Boswell
41:57 Philip Rivers post-game play
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TOUGH loss. Especially when the Steelers are more strategic and successful on defense, we lose Mason Rudolph on a brutal hit and we shoot ourselves in the foot in overtime to lose what was promising to be an upset.
3:12 Mike Tomlin elects to defer in overtime. Good move?
3:30 JuJu Smith-Schuster’s fumble
5:25 This is a good defense
5:50 The secondary is for real
6:30 Steelers QB problem. Mason Rudolph’s scary injury.
7:37 It’s early in Mason’s career. Too early to make a judgement. But does he look comfortable?
8:58 Comparisons with Ben Roethlisberger’s rookie year.
9:29 Does Devlin Hodges look better than Rudolph? Decisive, no fear about launching the ball.
10:35 Does Paxton Lynch take over next week?
11:34 Steeler’s interceptions. Devin Bush’s fantastic grab.
12:15 James Connor has nowhere to run, but he’s running like a Banshee
12:30 Steelers need a new golf cart.
15:20 Devlin “Duck” Hodges
17:15 Jaylen Samuels - next QB up?
20:39 The positive aspects of this team
21:13 Mike Hilton breaks out (again)
22:19 Tyler Matakevich (Dirty Red) covers on punts and plays strong in spot duty on defense
24:38 Mike Tomlin’s value as head coach. Is he too loyal?
27:15 Keith Butler - is he turning it around? And Randy Fichtner?
28:20 Steelers go no-huddle
31:06 James Connor’s performance
33:10 Offensive line - good protection; why isn’t the run game blowing it open?
35:40 JuJu’s 7 receptions on 7 targets
38:08 Credit to Keith Butler who figures out Lamar Jackson
39:15 Breakouts from: Javon Hargrave, Mike Hilton, Stephon Tuitt reign of terror, Cam Heyward, Tyson AluAlu
39:31 Defensive back - 7 passes defended
40:05 Cornerbacks are making plays on the ball
40:38 (shhhhhh… Chris Boswell is back)
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Mason Rudolph was not as steady as he looked in the first game. Inaccurate and poor timing defined this game, but the play of the offensive line frightens us. This was supposed to be the most solid component of this team, yet the holes weren’t there. The unencumbered time for Rudolph wasn’t there.
The most glorious play of the game - JuJu Smith-Schuster’s 76 yard TD grab and run composed almost his entire game yield of 81 yards. Diontae Johnson may have foreshadowed a positive future, but three receptions and a wide-open TD does not turn a game around. Where was James Washington? What happened to Vance McDonald?!! These are certainly dark days for the once vaunted Pittsburgh Steeler ariel attack.
The ground fared not better behind James Conner’s 13 carries for 43 yards. Worse, he seems to now be defined as having at least one annual critical fumble. When the football gods shone their light on the Steelers when the 49rs, on a drive destined to terminate in the Pittsburgh end zone fumbled on the 11 yard line, only to have TJ Watt recover the ball - James Conner fumbled it away three plays later, terminated our chances at running out the clock.
Turning to the defense which permitted 20 plays that resulted in over 10 yards each, we saw almost equal futility. Although they capitalized on five 49rs foibles, the defense was not otherwise able to contain this offense. TJ Watt was a star. Minka Fitzpatrick is the real deal. Bud DuPree, once again, could not turn his assignment against a rookie to his advantage.
Good news again this week for Chris Boswell, who flies under the radar screen of mediocrity that the Steelers have deployed. He hit field goals of 46 and 26 yards in addition to two extra points.
Finally - how much longer does Keith Butler have? Chunk play after chunk play seems to lead one’s attention to the defensive scheme. Isn’t the definition of insanity doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result?!
Things are Miami Dolphin-desperate, but our hands are sweaty. What can we expect when we visit the Cincinnati Bengals next week?
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We are thrilled to have Eric Davis on the show. Eric played 13 seasons in the NFL, achieving All-Pro status three times and winning a Super Bowl with the San Francisco 49rs. He currently hosts a podcast on the Bleev network, providing pre and post-game analysis, and discussions about the 49ers.
In this episode, Eric gives us an inside perspective on the Steelers latest blockbuster acquisition of Minkah Fitzpatrick.
He also tells us what the real effect that drama, like the kind the Steelers have endured for the last two years, has on players not involved in the drama.
Eric also gives us his keys for the Steelers overcoming the 49rs defense and stopping their offense.
No rumors. No suppositions. We get to hear what the reality is from someone who lived it.
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Steelers 26 Seahawks 28
Ben Roethlisberger left this game with one drive to go in the first half with what looked like a right elbow industry, yielding his position to Mason Rudolph. This was just more bad news in a game that signalled to Steelers Nation that it’s going to be a long year. The injury bug also hit James Conner, who, except for one play of 14 yards experienced more futility, gaining of 33 yards on 11 carries.
Emerging this game was Mason Rudolph who was 12/19 for 112 yards, 2 TDs and 2 INTs (the aforementioned INT caused by Moncrief and the second a pass into the end zone on a two-point conversion attempt).
Donte Moncrief did less than redeem the three passes he dropped last week, by letting a pass slip through his hands into the the waiting hands of Seattle’s Bradley McDougald.
Although the Steelers got Vance McDonald involved in the game a lot earlier than last week, JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Washington might as well have been shelling peanuts on the sideline until even getting a look at the ball just a few minutes before the first half ended.
The defense gave us hope as Stephon Tuitt registered 2.5 sacks and was tearing at the gates all day. Stephen Nelson was generally locking down DK Metcalf, proving himself as capable a cornerback as we have seen in a while.
We got a HUGE boost when
TJ Watt also tallied a sack while also spending a lot of time terrorizing the offensive backfield. In particular, Watt forced a fumble from Chris Carson that Mark Barron picked up and delivered to the endzone, only to have the TD called back due to a block in the back expertly delivered by Sean Davis.
Although Devin Bush did not have a career day, he too picked up a fumble dislodged by Mike Hilton and managed to return it to the Seattle 3 yard line, from which Rudolph delivered a strike to McDonald for a TD.
We’re glad to see Chris Boswell appearing to be back in 2017 form, hitting field goals of 41 and 33 yards as well as two XPs.
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Steelers 3 Patriots 33
“Coach Tomlin…. Zero point zero..I have notified your local draft board and told them that you are eligible for military service…”
Whaddya say about this 33-3 drubbing? NO MATTER WHAT the Steelers do, it ends up in futility in the hands of the inscrutable genius of Bill Belichick.
Three silver linings:
The Steelers won the coin toss
Chris Boswell hit his sole FG attempt from 19 yards
Jordan Berry was money
This game was a reversion back to the mean, proving that last year’s victory sat two standard deviations from the top of the bell curve.
James Conner busted a couple of runs, but ultimately this running “attack” sputtered with 32 yards. Worse, the Steelers had four opportunities to gain a first down with one yard to go and went oh-fur.
The passing game? Try as he might, Ben couldn’t catch the passes for his receivers. One might think that Donte Moncrief was secretly traded to the Patriots as he proceeded to dropped three passes (one in the end zone). Ben Roethlisberger placed a beautiful ball in James Washington’s hands for what we hope to be his weekly 45 yard reception.
We assumed JuJu Smith-Schuster would be blanketed by two Patriot defenders all night, but he managed to pull in six of his eight targets for 78 yards. We were mystified why Vance McDonald wasn’t even targeted until 1:22 LEFT IN THE GAME!!
Defensively, this looked like every other game we’ve played against the Pats where we remove coverage from the middle of the field to allow Tom Brady easy access to his 5’2” receivers and an unimpeded lane to many, many additional yards after catch. Kameron Kelly may have impressed in the pre-season, but he ain’t ready for prime time. We’re still waiting on Bud Dupree. He spent most of the game lost between the pectoral muscles of Isaiah Winn.
Well, we get the Seattle Seahawks at home next week. Can we shift gears? History shows that the Steelers can sustain a blowout and still make the playoffs. This team seems to need more time than others to sleep in, in the morning.
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With the 53-man roster in hand, Steelers Nation will now see whether Tuzar Skipper is the second coming of James Harrison. We’re a little thin on guys from Toledo though.
Are we now poised to leap out that Super Bowl window? How do you feel about the talent and depth at each position group? We talk about it on this show.
We open up next Sunday with the midnight game (practically) against the Patriots. Up until last year, it had been since 2011 since we last beat New England. What do you think about this year? We’re facing a very good defense, but an offensive line weakened by injury and dope smokers (or PED-takers, they weren’t very specific about the suspensions).
Take note Arizona Online U - the hottest major in college will be “Football” with a minor in “Quarterbacking” within the next five years. You heard it here.
What are the chances we’ll see Carli Lloyd kicking field goals and XPs next pre-season (next season?!)?
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Steelers 18 Titans 6
The first test of the Steelers starters provided evidence that perhaps less is more as the Next-Man-Up philosophy took hold.
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As if watching the Steelers isn’t stressful enough, as Outpost-ers, we had to watch the NFL Game Pass version of the Steelers-Chiefs, featuring the Kansas City broadcast crew of Ari Wolfe, Todd McShay and Trent Green, who apparently did their homework on this game in the broadcast truck during the rain delay. Then they put it over the edge with a migraine-inducing, quarter-long interview with KC GM Brett Veach. My bad for keeping the volume above zero.
The Steelers starters got a lot of reps early in this second pre-season game. They showed a little rust, but got rumbling in the second quarter.
Mason Rudolph started the game protected by a largely, first-string offensive line. Four series of futility were rewarded with an 85 yard drive, culminating in a Jayson Samuels 14 yard scamper for a TD with Mason going 7-8.
Repeating his success against Tampa Bay, Joshua Dobbs hit James Washington for a 40 yard reception in his first drive. Unfortunately, the drive sputtered with Dobbs’ pass from the 6th sailed over Deonte Johnson into the awaiting hands of Chris Ward who returned it 49 yards. The good news? Dobbs made the tackle.
Thankfully, James Conner took off where he finished last year, gaining 28 yards on 6 carries. Jaylen Samuels showed the sophomore effect, running for 26 yards on 4 carries.
James Washington continued impressing, grabbing 4 passes for 78 yards, one of them a leaping grab on the sideline as well as the aforementioned 40 reception from J. Dobbs.
The defense dislodged three fumbles from the Chiefs, recovering all of theme while holding Patrick Mahomes to 2 of 5 passing.
Bud Dupree busted free for 2 sacks, while knocking down a pass and hitting the QB three times. Is this the new Bud?
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Steelers Go To Washington Steelers 30 Tampa Bay 28 Our prayers go out to the family of Steelers wide receiver coach Darryl Drake who passed away on Sunday morning, August 11. He was 62 years old. No cause of death was given. Coach Drake leaves behind his wife, Sheila, three daughters, and several grandchildren. Expectations of a quality performance were low, but this was an entertaining game. Frustratingly, but not surprisingly, this was a highly-flagged game with a combined 24 penalties for 186 yards.\ The Main Events for us was watching the ascension of James Washington and Devin Bush’s debut. This guys in NFL ready as evidenced by his 10, first half tackles. QB play was sharp, with Dobbs, Rudolph and Hodges showing poise, even when experiencing pressure. You need look no further than the score to see the offense was moving the ball. The guys we hoped to perform well, generally met the bar they set in training camp, although a couple of guys are going to have to firm up their play in the upcoming games. We were especially happy to see Boz go 2-2 in field goals, hitting one for 47 yards. The Antonio Brown show opens in Oakland, as it ended in Pittsburgh with more quizzical behavior which includes a cryogenic injury and a refusal to play unless he gets his way. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers Emerging Players Shuffling the Deck? At this time of year, all things are possible for all 32 teams in the NFL. As we watch Steeler training camp, there are some players who are playing above the line and may play roles beyond special teams. Ola Adeniyi has been dominant against the second team. He has come down to Earth a bit when he engaged with the first team, but there is something to his game...something to his effort... that seems to spell depth at edge rusher. Out of nowhere comes Kameron Kelly, Dallas Cowboy and AAF castoff. Kelly started 40 games for San Diego State, over that span he started at three different positions — slot cornerback, free safety, and boundary cornerback, Interestingly during his time with the San Diego Fleet in the AAF, Kelly played wide receiver. His window of opportunity presented itself wit Sean Davis taking the sideline with an injury Mike Tomlin pits Devin Bush and Benny Snell in backs-on-backers with both players flashing some tantalizing possibilities. Not to be outdone, a couple of silverbacks reared up in camp this week with Cam Heyward and Al Villanueva getting into a tussle. Is this a sign of the motivation permeating the entire lineup? Many of the key veterans are getting spelled this week as Tomlin seems to be planning to deliver an intact starting lineup for the first game of the season. Apparently Ben is in love with football again, more evidence that this team is focused on playing up to its potential in 2019. Will Rudolph or Dobbs emerge as the #2 QB and does Devlin Hodges have a chance to make this roster? Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers Training Camp Opens Training Camp Entrances No grand entrances Opening Practices No pads yet - mostly passing Juju has been crushing it Moncrief is the clear #2 right now Tomlin Interview What did we learn? Tyreke Hill Not Suspended By NFL Steelers Hall of Honor Larry Brown Bill Cower Elbie Nickel Hines Ward Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers Outpost Mad As Hell About Madden The Madden ratings are out and Ben's rating is 85 placing him as the #9 QB behind even Matt Ryan and and Phillip Rivers. We debate whether these ratings matter. You can imagine the Baby Boomer cannot understand this millennial concern. Mike Tomlin's interviewing prowess is underrated. He exceeds Belichick's brevity of factual information by delivering his own poetic perspectives. Although he says almost nothing, Mike opens up the house-cleaning effected by the Steelers this year. YOU ARE GOD! You are capable of raising the dead from the grade or overcome the debilitations of age and add one former Steeler to this year's team. Who do you resurrect? @NeilCoolong asks, which of these has the highest probability of occurring in 2019: Boswell > 88 percent FGs Dupree > 6 sacks Ben < 9 INTs Steelers > 10 wins We put our odds on it. Let us know what you think. "Real" football starts this week with the Steelers training camp opening this Friday, July 26. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers Outpost Century Mega Episode! This is our 100th episode! Thanks for making this such a worthwhile endeavor. We're humbled that you have listened for the past two years. Thanks also for the mercy you had on me (Tom) for last week's solo show. As you have experienced, my talents lie in pursuits outside broadcast. We're psyched to have PButch (aka Long Suffering Jets Fan) back. We cover a lot of ground here focusing on the Stillers, but stretching somewhat to talk about some other NFL goings-on. To celebrate this 100th episode, we talk about our favorite plays over the 2017 and 2018 seasons, then highlight our favorite players in that span. Is Mike Tomlin the most quotable coach in the NFL today? We'll look at his competition. Charges RB Melvin Gordon is this year's version of Le'Veon Bell. This will be interesting to see the results of his threat to hold out, especially since his numbers aren't even close to Lev Bell's. The NFL owners are at it again - agitating for a longer season. Whether they get their way in the next CBA or not, will they keep chipping away until the uninspiring pre-season is supplanted with "real" games? We go outside football into a realm where Tom can actually contribute (since he's the only Dad on the podcast): What are three movies to which you must introduce your son, to ensure he can hold his own at any male gathering involving libations? You certainly must have your opinions whether you're responsible for another male human life or not - So.... Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers: Sacrificing the Terrible Towel Unfortunately, Nick got some bad sushi and is on injured reserve for this podcast. Unfortunately, you are in my hands.... We did some work while at the beach last week and put together this video for you to watch. It may be sacrilege to some, but it's a sacrifice for us. We think we've done our part for campaign for the 2019 Super Bowl. Bradshaw versus Roethlisberger - although it's ridiculous to compare eras, Elliot Harrison of the NFL Network tried. He has Ben at #19 and Terry at #17. We compared their Super Bowl performances to see who performed when all they chips were on the table. Is there anyway to level the playing field between the modern era and the 70's? Check out the book, The Last Headbangers by Kevin Cook, the let us know what you think about today's athlete and what they put on the line compared to the ancients. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers Outpost at the Beach, featuring PButch Ah...the glorious days of summer as the family converges on the beach for the annual vacation. It not only gives Nick and Tom a chance to do the show in the same place, but it presented us the opportunity to bring Nick's cousin, PButch, NFL aficianado and long-suffering Jets fan onto the show for the first time this year! This is a relaxed, wide-ranging show, in which we cover: A Jets fan's perspective on Le'Veon Bell's arrival in NY. Do the Jets have the tools and talent to take full advantage of Le'Veon's capabilities? Ben Roethlisberger, at 501, is just 25 sacks away from breaking a record held by Brett Favre, for most sacks taken by a QB in league history. We place this "feat" into context, including recent trends and Big Ben's supporting cast over the years. We reprise and expand our discussion of the new pass interference review rule. What potential effects may it have, positive and negative? If you could change one of the current NFL rules, what is it and why would you change it? This is a big show and we're hoping to continue the conversation with you. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers Nation: Standing Up to a Ravens Fan Le’Veon has once again demonstrated an puzzling lack of judgement, this time unrelated to football, but similarly linked to his personal wealth. Where is he getting his advice?! Listen to the 911 call here. A Steelers Outpost host walks into a bar...... It's a true story... I was listening to the bartender extol the virtues of his foray into DIY graphic design and t-shirt creations (they were pretty cool). I offered my DIY experience in learning how to put together a podcast. When a heretofore silent patron at the bar overheard the name of our podcast, he said "I would be remiss if I didn't tell you I'm a Ravens fan." Really?! Not, "Steelers suck! The Ravens will destroy you!". Only in Washington. The point is, how do people adopt sports teams as their religious denomination? This Ravens fan wasn't even from Baltimore (he just likes the color purple.).... (Really, he said that - "When I found out their jerseys were purple, it was a done deal.) Nick's endless defense of Big Ben is stymied once again by Ben's reference to his recent interview comment; "It's been a little crazy the last few years, maybe more so than usual that we're used to dealing with. To kind of get back to quote unquote normalcy is kind of nice. Chis Simms is releasing his annual Top 40 QBs in stages. He has Brady & Brees at #9 and #10 respectively, eliciting OUTRAGE from the proletariat. Is he wrong? Not the point. We argue that the naysayers are not considering CONTEdXT. It's just easier to flame someone on social media than it is to read the facts. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers Rotating Running Backs It's Father's Day so what a great time to relive Tom's failings as a parent and how Nick had to develop his passion for the Steelers on his own, like a lonely orphan, abandoned to his own devices and Nintendo 64. The Steelers seem to be have the deepest contingent of running backs in years. We talk about how the Steelers may allocate the workload to optimize results. Life isn't fair. The NFL certainly isn't. But it's a business. Still, when you compare the productivity-to-cost ratio of certain players under their first contracts to what some less-productive veterans receive, you have to wonder where the justice is. In a related matter, what about the way the Steelers recently dealt with Chris Boswell? Culture versus Strategy? Which is a more important facet to emphasize for a coach? Is game planning, or constructing the appropriate environment more conducive to winning games? Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Stacking The Steelers: 2018 versus 2019 Mandatory mini camp gets underway this week SteelersOutpost is very optimistic about this year's roster. In our opinion, Pittsburgh is one of the few teams without a major hole on the field (except for perhaps placekicking). But have we improved over last year's team? We review the position groups to assessment improvement or deterioration from last year. How difficult is the transition from college to the NFL? And, are some positions harder to learn that others? We talk about what we consider to be the hard transitions and why the learning curve is so steep. Finally, the Steelers enjoyed some team building at Topflight Golf. Who do you think has the lowest handicap? Who do you think even knows his handicap? Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers Written Off?! The QB Beer Challenge Gauntlet has been dropped and we're finding out who men and who are the pinky-extending, pinot gregio aficionados are. The Steelers have one more week of OTAs, followed by mandatory mini camp during the week of June 10. James Washington follows in the footsteps of Le’Veon Bell, Ben and James Conner on the Nutri System, slimming up over the off season and hopefully setting him up for a breakout season. During this episode we follow the Branding of JuJu as he continues to leverage the declining popularity of AB for his own advantage. From concerts to proms, JuJu is the ever-present, man-about-town, Prince of Pittsburgh. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Ben and the skill players go yachting. Le'Veon ghosts Jets during voluntary workouts who just fired their GM for over-paying. Ben takes responsibility for comments about AB. AB: "Two Face". Terrell Edmunds agrees. Do the Steelers have any holes on the roster? Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steeler Rookie Mini-Camp Results The Steelers rookie mini-camp was held over the three days from Friday through Sunday. The following players were signed: Quarterback Devlin Hodges, Samford Defensive tackle Greg Gilmore, LSU Defensive end Henry Mondeaux, Oregon Offensive lineman Damian Prince, Maryland Linebacker Tuzar Skipper, Toledo The #Steelers also signed veteranWR Johnny Holton, who was waived by the Eagles kast week after three years on and off with the Raiders. The team released the following players from their roster: LB Keion Adams DE Jay Hayes DT Chris Nelson OL R.J. Prince, QB Brogan Roback WR Ka’Raun White Devin Bush signed his 4-year contract with a 5th year option with a total of $18,871,768, fully guaranteed. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steeler’s Satiating Selections 2019 Draft We continue to ride the high of the Steeler's 2019 draft. We talk specifically about why this is the most satisfying draft in recent memory Media Isn't it funny the difference a couple of weeks make? For months the media report on how badly the Steelers handled the AB and Le'Veon exits. Now they're mimicking Mike Tomlin's characterization that their departures were "a cleansing". More amazing - Skip Bayless says that Ben is a front-runner for the season's MVP! Big Ben Ben signed a $68 million, 2-year extension. We discuss the effect on the Steelers cap and their ability to sign another free agent. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers’ 2019 NFL Draft - Colbert’s Coup Wow!! A 10-position move up the draft board. Astounding! We didn't think we would get one of the premier linebackers in the draft, but Devin Bush is now a Pittsburgh Steeler! We added a number of other players who fill vital needs on the roster. Join us as we give a rundown of each new Steeler. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Colbert Presser - Steeler Secrets Revealed Kevin Colbert and Mike Tomlin held a press conference this week and revealed next to nothing about their draft strategy. Oh, of course they noted that they don't use a draft chart and that the essentially draft the best athlete available, stating "drafting for need is never going to make you a better franchise." While we're at it, check out this video documenting the Steelers less successful draft forays in the 1950s when the strategy was to use every draft choice to get a veteran player. The Steelers schedule was announced and the NFL says the Steelers have the 12th easiest schedule based on the last season W-L of their opponents. We delve into what the Steelers face. Chris Carter of DK Sports and new co-host of Locked on Steelers Podcast with Tony Sereno posits that teams are very stealthy about whom they are looking at during the pre-draft months so as not to tip their hands. No doubt he's right, but we explore this misguided strategy. Finally we talk about Jeremy Fowler’s ESPN article: For NFL prospects, cost of getting drafted can surpass $100K. These guys are definitely taking odd jobs in the off season. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Are the Steelers Cornered by the Salary Cap? The AB-JuJu fight has rolled out into the Twitter alley as the sniping continues. We give a brief nod to the feud, but quickly move on because we're sure you've has as much of this as you can stand. John Clayton wrote a piece for the Washington Post, "As NFL salaries continue to rise, more teams adopt new rules for roster-building". In it he highlights the conventional wisdom of GM and other cap analysts in their quest to optimize a the player mix within the constraints of the salary cap. We do our own analysis, comparing the Steeler situation to the principles espoused in the article. Finally - the game continues to evolve. Defenders are lighter, but more agile and faster to counter the sling fest that characterizes the modern NFL offense. As the arms race between offense and defense continues, what does the future hold? Will the Rules Committee be the ultimate arbiter of how the game will be played? The Steelers' pre season schedule has come out and voluntary workouts begin tomorrow! Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Quenching the Flames Under Tomlin's Seat The NFL Draft is in sight, but none too soon as we fend off these bait-click stories that have no regard for the truth, especially as it applies to the Pittsburg Football Steelers. Rather than produce another iffy mock draft, we try to prioritize the Steeler positional needs and weigh that against the possible options presented to us by pick 20. Bleacher Report proclaims that "At least six NFL head coaches will be fired during the 2019 league year" and placing a target directly on Mike Tomlin's chest. Is a guy who ranks 4th (2nd if you discount Johnny-Come-Latelys: Sean McVey and Matt Nagy) in winning percentage among the 2018 head coaches really in jeopardy of losing his job? This is angst manufactured by the 24/7 sports media machine now that the Le'Veon and AB disasters are behind us. We range a little outside our zone to talk about the story concerning the Mike McCarthy-Aaron Rogers relations. Really, who cares, but we had a few minutes to fill (since we're part of the 24/7 sport industrial complex). Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers Draft Options Come Into Focus The NFL Competition Committee made the kickoff rule changes that were implemented during the 2018 season permanent. We talk about whether this makes any difference in our campaign for world peace. Notably, the committee also lifted the restriction on calling for reviews of plays with pass interference implications. Will this change provide the satisfaction that fans have demanded for plays like the no-call on Nickell Robey-Coleman as he decimated TommyLee Lewis in the Saints 26-23 loss to the Rams? In other news Keenan Allen reviews Le’Veon Bell’s rap on twitter. Pipe dreams of the Steelers drafting either Devin White or Devin White are being pushed aside for more realistic expectations. The Steelers have been entertaining a lot of draft prospects this week. Surprisingly the preponderance of players happen to be running backs! What's up with that? Finally, is Pittsburgh looking at another home town hero to don the Black and Gold mantle? Dive in to these topics with us. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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With memories of Le’Veon and AB fading into the sunset, the trolls have turned their vitriol on the last remaining Steeler lightning rod - Ben Roethlisberger. Josh Harris continues to get more than his 15 minutes of fame, solely on the basis of his 10 minutes playing for the Steelers, claiming that Ben intentionally fumbled. Well enough of this balderdash. Finally someone stands up to this wannabe and calls him out. It’s no less that Maurkice Pouncey’s brother Mike who asks the question, “Did this guy really play for the Steelers?”. Check out the response by Maurkice. Le'Veon isn't quite gone. Sitting on the horizon on his way to New York, he was interviewed by Sport Illustrated and revealed, “They don’t treat you like you’re human. What I mean by that is, yeah, I’m an NFL athlete, but still, I’m a human being. So like, I still play video games. I still make music. They don’t want to, like, allow you to be yourself. If you’re a Steeler, you’re literally supposed to be playing football 24/7.” Uh.....yeah. The Steelers continued to shore up its suspect defense with the acquisition of Mark Barron at inside linebacker. We talk about how and wether this is an upgrade from Jon Bostic. We continue to provide a window into Steeler draft prospects, honing in on inside linebackers this week. It's a thin field and not likely that the Steelers can nab either Devin White or Devin Bush without some draft board maneuvering. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Free Agency Frenzy and Our Wide Receiver Review NFL is being reshaped. Cleveland looks like the favorite in the AFC North having added coveted OBJ to the roster.. The Browns added to its booty with the radioactive Kareem Hunt. Although the Steelers were able to retain its own Eli Rogers, we unfortunately lost Jesse “The Outlaw” James to Detroit. We review the Steelers acquisitions: Steven Nelson - CB from the Kansas City Chiefs Donte Moncrief - WR from the Jacksonville Jaguars In addition to Rogers, Pittsburgh retained: Anthony Chickillo Dan McCullers Wide Receiver Review 2019 DRAFT - Wide Receivers We take a deep dive on the wide receiver prospects in the draft: Hakeem Butler N’Keal Harry Deebo Samuel Terry Mclaurin Parris Campbell Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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AB got his way. Unless something flukey happens between today (March 10) and March 13 at 4:00 pm when NFL trades can become official, he will once again be the highest paid wide receiver in the game. He will purportedly receive a new contract worth $50.125 million over the next three seasons. Of that amount $30.125 million will be guaranteed. In more positive news: Pouncey’s contract extension Ramon “The Big Ragu” Foster re-signs, Finney gets 2nd round tender Unfortunately, we say a fond farewell, to one of the solid offensive line veterans. Gilbert traded to the Cardinals for 6th round pick Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Exclusive Tape Through intrepid detective work, we were able to procure a recording between Kevin Colbert and Antonio Brown. OK, we only recorded Kevin's side of the conversation, but you'll get the gist. Antonio Brown Saga Continues AB is due $2.5 million on March 15. Will this press the Steelers into dealing him, or will they keep a steady hand on the tiller in search of the best deal they can make? AB is making his case in the traditional media through this ESPN interview and on LeBron's "The Shop". There's enough finger-pointing going on to keep this story going until the trade deadline. Can the Steelers find the value they need to deal AB? Ben and the Steelers Are Talking As is the tradition with the Steelers and their QB's, negotiations have started a year early with Ben's agent Ryan Tollner meeting with the Steelers during at combine to discuss a new contract. NFL Combine Tomorrow, Monday, March 4, is the last day of the NFL Combine and we'll been keenly focusing because the DB's will be doing their field work. We start narrowing down, talking about players of interest who can possibly fill the holes in the Steeler roster. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com OK. You figured it out. The characters in this recording are purely fictional. Any relation to person real, imagined or hoped for are mere coincidence or a figment of your vibrant imagination. No animals were harmed in the production of this segment.
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Colbert Interview Notes Man, the media did not miss an opportunity to jump all over an innocuous comment by Kevin Colbert about Ben Roethlisberger's leadership of the Pittsburgh Steelers. His interview gave the media another chance to jump all over Ben with all the insight of armchair psychiatrists, diagnosing the so-called Steeler lock room ills, attributing everything from AB's demand to leave the team to climate change on Ben's lack of leadership. Colbert cleared up the Steeler's intentions for both Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. We were very happy to learn of the re-signing of Tyson Alu-Alu, solidifying depth on the defensive line. Still hanging out there as free agents: Chickillo, Sensabaugh, Forte, Foster and James. Jesse is attracting interest from a few teams, so we'll see if TE depth becomes another area of need. Speaking of which, Colbert mentioned both Chris Boswell and Artie Burns and the regression they experienced last season. Competition will be brought in for Boswell. We already knew that we've got to bring in real talent at cornerback and We talk about the other positions of need: ILB, WR, safety. Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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What did Antonio Brown’s Twitter Q&A Reveal? Nick flies solo in this episode with time literally in the air and unavailable at game time. Antonio Brown has been in existential crisis since at least last summer, starting with his complaint that he hasn’t been allowed to express himself. AB held a Twitter Q&A on February 16. Unless you are AB’s therapist, you’ll need a cryptographer to figure out what he said, but we try to decipher it. He referenced Ben’s “owner mentality”, his seeming impunity from criticism even as he’s criticizing teammates for their play. We gave said all along that we agree that Ben does himself, nor the team any favors with these comments. But is your sense of self so fragile that you quit the team?! AB forgets that he has enjoyed his own level of impunity over the years... Facebook Live episode Living off-campus during training camp Showing up late to games Showing up late to practices There is zero introspection going on here Is AB’s aberrant behavior hurting both his and the Steeler’s chance to trade him? Free agency There may be a lot of good DBs on the market especially veteran safeties available in FA Holding our noses, here: The Ravens may have some salary cap casualties. Should we be looking at CJ Mosely, Eric Wedelle or Jimmy Smith? The Texans could lose Jedeveon Clowney, Tyrann Matieu, Kareem Jackson Finally: Are the Browns the team to beat in the AFC North? Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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The Kardashians were relatively quiet this week, although we have some updates to talk about. 1. Steelers 2019 Opponents Announced 2. Steelers Put Final Touches on the Coaching Picture 3. Steelers Permeate the New American Alliance of Football 4. How Long Would a 2021 NFL Lockout Last? 5. The First Player to Fight the NFL in Court and Win 6. How Did the 2018 Draftees Do Against Our Predictions?
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Super Bowl Sunday Yesterday we witnessed the Super Bowl. In what could only be described as the most boring game in Super Bowl history, the Patriots joined the Steelers at the grown ups table, amassing their 6th Lombardi Trophy in a game that resembled a baseball game in mid-June. The Patriots game-planned the 11th most prolific offense in NFL history into scoring purgatory, 13-3. Tony Romo showed his prodigious broadcasting and prognosticatory chops during the game. We talk about his true success rate in predicting the next play. News of the Steelers continues to disappoint as Alan Faneca was once again passed over for the Hall of Fame missing out in his fourth time as a finalist. Four linemen made it to the final 10 but only center Kevin Mawae was elected. Terry Bradshaw made the Wall Street Journal of all places, regaling readers about his path from childhood. This guy was no coddled superstar. He worked as hard on the farm as he did at his craft. Finally - what do you think about the Mean Joe Greene commercial with Aaron Donald? Joe was quite complimentary of his defensive line descendent
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The Steelers keep giving us red meat to talk about, even as the we stare seven months until the next game in the face. In this episode, we talk about: Pro Bowl JuJu’s injury Our concept of a Pro Bowl weekend that will preserve athlete's bodies for REAL football while sating the competitive thirst of football fans AR II’s most recent comments Imminent re-signing of Ben Re-signing the entire offensive line AB’s Jerry Rice fetish and the Antonio Brown brand How much fault do we pin on Ben? Super Bowl preview
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In this episode: Mike Munchak Departs Family is thicker than football. Five years after he arrived to coach the offensive line, Mike Munchak departs for the same position in Denver, having molded the Steelers offensive line into the #1 rated line in the NFL. Shaun Sarrett steps into the role, having served as assistant offensive line coach in 2018. He previously was an offensive assistant with the team from 2012-17, working mainly with the offensive line. Morgan Burnett Ready To Move On Citing his desire to return to his natural position of safety instead of the dime linebacker role he played with the Steelers, Burnett said he would like to be released from his contract. Burnett missed four of the first six games of the season due to injury, recording 30 tackles and six pass deflections in a subpackage role over 11 games. Art Rooney Interview The AR II year-in-review interview was chocked full of his perspectives on 2018 and next year’s season. He pointed to a less-than-stellar kicking game and a negative turnover ratio as the primary factors contributing to a poor outcome in 2018. We talk about AR II’s thoughts on Mike Tomlin, Big Ben, AB and Le’Veon. You’ll also learn how influential the Steelers Outpost is as we discuss the AR II’s thought to have someone assist Mike Tomlin with challenge calls (listen to SOP 74). Circus Maximus We’re still waiting for AB’s Big Interview, but AR II disagrees that the Steelers were in cultural disarray this year, saying "It's nonsense. We didn't achieve our goal of winning the division but we finished half a game out and had a lot of opportunities to get there." In a case of history repeating itself, take a look at Bob Labriola’s piece on the drama of the 1977 season. Oh… and note that he wrote this in the midst of the 2017 season! (All you need to do is change the “7” to an “8” to adjust to the latest drama.) Can AB Catch Jerry? Jerry Rice has given AB a lot of support in the weeks since the falling out between Brown and the Steelers. AB has more than hinted that he’d like traded to the 49rs. Why? Could it be that he has aspirations of overtaking the definitive receiver of the modern era? Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Quizzical Decisions About Coaches In this episode Emmanuel Sanders Waxes On AB Manny Sanders was on NFL Game Day week and he had a whole bunch to say about his buddy Antonio Brown. Although he slings a little hypocrisy in there, Sanders does have insight into AB and he doesn't like what he sees. We break this down because it's better than reading all the conjecture from people who have never played the game. Teryl Austin Fresh from an uninspiring stint as the Bengals Defensive Coordinator, Pittsburgh native and Pitt alum, Teryl Austin comes home to serve as the Steelers Senior Defensive Assistant and Secondary coach. Austin has an uneven track record, but has helped three teams get into the Super Bowl (losing to the Steelers 2x), and has worked with some All-Pro defensive backs. Mike Tomlin and Clock Management We continue to lobby for another position coach: Clock Manager. How much could it cost to get an out-of-work Stanford MBA to sit in the box for 16-19 games to review the situation chart in the last two minutes of each half? Why does Mike resist filling in this glaring gap in the coaching corps? Please drop us a note: Check us out on Instagram Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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As Alfred Hitchcock once said, "What is drama but life with the dull bits cut out?" And certainly with Antonio Brown there is never a dull moment, which was reinforced by Jesse James who said "Ah man, we are — Kardashians.” The thought that Pittsburgh, a town with its share of troubles and one that has shown resilience in the face of adversity, has a wide receiver who just got a 4-year, $68 million pay day makes you wonder why AB's not getting more heat than he is. We talk about the prospects of seeing AB in 2019 and what it does to our prospects if the Steelers have had enough of him. Change is in the air with the ousting of Joey Porter. Who's next? And - is the architect of the most effective unit on the team, the offensive line, Mike Munchack promoting himself to a new team next year? Please drop us a note: Check out our NEW Instagram site! Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 16 Bengals 13 OK. We lied. We said that there was no way the Steelers would make the playoffs this year. We said that we weren't going to get invested in this game against the Bengals. For a while, that was true. Until it became possible that the Steelers might LOSE and the Browns would WIN in an ironic, cruel twist of incompetency. Then things started swinging our way. The Steelers took a tie into the 4th quarter and managed to scratch and claw its way to victory. Meanwhile, Bake Mayfield was leading an improbable come back charge in Baltimore. It came down to a 1st down and 10 yards at the Raven 39. All the Browns had to do was move the ball a paltry 4 yards to get into field goal position. Four downs later, the Ravens had the ball on an interception, claiming first place in the AFC North, and denying the Steelers a spot in the playoffs. In this episode: Steelers Beat Bengals 90's style ugly win Matt Mccrane saves day Emotional letdown after two dramatic weeks Defense strangles Bengals The 2018 season from 30,000 feet Largely unenjoyable season, outside of Juju Games we should have won - continued losses to subpar teams 13-3 in 2017 - we won the close ones Turnovers Kicking woes Penalties GOING FORWARD - Positives You can now prepare for life without Shazier and Bell Make a splash in FA to bolster a completely returning roster Fichtner generated big improvements in offense. Can this be done for the defense? Emerging sophomores:Juju, Watt and Conner WR room will be improved (no Eli torn ACL) Steelers were HUMBLED. Now become the Hunter GOING FORWARD - Negatives Window is shrinking (fact) and you WASTED the golden opportunity of wide open AFC We were healthy in 2018. Any untimely injuries can ruin the next season, and you’re out of mulligans Schedule is BRUTAL Browns and Ravens are now competitive Please drop us a note: Check out our NEW Instagram site! Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 28 Saints 31 This was a body blow. This game was starting to give you the belief that the Steelers could sustain a run into the playoffs by taking it to the Saints in the Super Dome. Of course that hope was extinguished as we entered into the final phase of the game with some costly turnovers, but elements of the demise emerged early in the game with letdowns on defense and some agonizing (and questionable) penalties. Officiating Because of its inconsistency and the way it imposes itself on the game, officiating is making games more frustrating than fair, bordering on watchable. Some bad calls (e.g., pass interference on Alvin Kamara in the end zone, setting Saints up at the Steeler one yard line) have significant implications for the outcome of the game. Our contention is that this is less about the quality of the officials than it is about a game with complex rules injected with significant subjectivity where bright lines and common sense should be the rule. NFL - get your act together. Late choke - Defense With 1:41 left in the game and the Saints facing a 3rd down and 20 from Pittsburgh’s 30 yard line, Ted Ginn found himself only an uninhabited island in the middle of the field at the Steeler 12 yard line. He managed to surge another 5 yards before Joe Haden brought him down at the 7 yard line. Two plays later Brees hit Michael Thomas in the end zone putting the Saints up for good, 31-28 with 1:25 left in the game. Late choke - Offense By 10:21 of the 4th quarter, the Steelers had driven 41 yards to the NO 34 yard line. With 3rd and 2, Ben handed the ball to Stevan Ridley who headed for the A gap. In the melee, Ridley coughed up the ball, ending a very promising drive. With the ball back at 5:41 with 2nd and 5 from the Pittsburgh 42, Ben dropped back to pass. As Demario Davis charged in, Jaylen Samuels executed a perfect swim move, allowing Davis unimpeded access to Ben, bringing him down for a 9 yard loss. The Steelers couldn’t convert on 3rd and 14 leading to the fake punt leaving us one yard short and handing the ball back to the Saints at the Steeler 46. Steelers Made This Bed Mike Tomlin said it after the game, “We made the bed, we’ll lay in it”. If teams can be forgiven for dropping games to top-tier talent, they can’t be excused for losing to teams with combined records off 16-26-1 (Cleveland, Denver, Oakland). A win against any one of those teams, and we’re not sitting here hoping the Browns can beat the Ravens in Baltimore next week. Please drop us a note: Check out our NEW Instagram site! Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 17 Patriots 10 Battling the history of five straight losses to the Patriots, the Steelers achieved redemption in a surprisingly low-scoring affair. While there's always something to criticize, this is a victory to be celebrated, to be savored for the rare vintage it has become. 1. Throwback Dirty Steelers Win a. Wasn’t always beautiful b. Immediate Pats TD was terrifying / Brady got ball back with 2:30 c. Offense played better than 17 points d. Defense almost crumbled late again e. But both sides of the ball made HUGE plays when it counted 1. JOE HADEN 2. Ben 3rd down conversions on last drive 3. Boz 48 yard field goal f. Pats 0-3 in red zone g. Patriots mistakes (penalties & drops)2. Give Tomlin Credit 1. Game planning was excellent 2. Emotional element was excellent3. Offense a. Fichtner: 5 wide to keep Patriots from confusing Steelers b. JAYLEN SAMUELS - huge game running counter play c. Role Players Contributing (Washington, Eli, Vance, Ridley, Switz) d. Ben continuing his trend of amazing / baffling4. Defense a. After the Hogan TD, held pats to THREE POINTS!!!! b. Defensive line dominant c. Secondary gang tackled better d. Near-constant pressure on defense e. Watt, Heyward, Tuit, Hargrave dialing up the pressure f. Pats got some nice runs g. Edelman / Gronk almost non-factors5. What Happens Next? a. Can Steelers beat saints? b. Ravens at Chargers Please drop us a note: Check out our NEW Instagram site! Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 21 Raiders 24 Unless you were keyed into Warren Zevon in the late '70s, you might not get the title of this episode (but it's a great song!). Suffice it to say that we are quickly losing confidence in HC Mike Tomlin. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Yet Another Loss in Oakland - Tomlin taking some serious heat for leaving Dobbs in while Ben was good to go. Chris Boswell 0/2 + hits upright on XP. Is Tomlin on the “Hotseat”? - He won't get fired this year, but since the JAX playoff game, his standing has gotten worse and worse Defensive game plans - Is this a matter of talent deficiency or is Keith Butler unable to coach them up? Certainly we need to address the secondary's allergy to catching the football. Offensive Summary - Only 1 punt with Ben in the game. Zero run game without Conner. Samuels is 3rd down back at most Immediate Future - We have a chance against Patriots; Steelers have OUTPLAYED teams in all 3 losses; Playoffs still alive (but who cares?); Pats / Texans / Ravens all lost. Beyond 2018 - Monetarily, team is built to WIN NOW; Can we even improve? Fichtner improved the offense, hopefully someone can do same for the defense. We Told You So - this may sound obnoxious, but we said it from the beginning of the season: Defense in NO WAY improved over offseason Dobbs < Landry, will cost you game Boz will lose you games down stretch Please drop us a note: Check out our NEW Instagram site! Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 30 Chargers 33 This was decidedly one of the worst losses in two years. We finally stop a prolific offense and QB in its tracks while simultaneously rolling to a 23-7 half time lead, only to revert to our tendency on defense to bend then break and for the offense to sputter. It was a tale of two halves certainly as the Steelers went 0-7 on third-down conversions in the second half. We have PLENTY to say about the abhorrent officiating that gifted two TDs to the Chargers, but all-in-all, Philip Rivers dominated us in the second half. Our answer to Keenan Allen? Man-to-man coverage from Jon Bostic. That strategy was proven less than optimal. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 17 Broncos 24 The race is not always to the swift. In a scene reminiscent of the Tortoise and the Hare, the Steelers stood slouched against the wall near the finish line...one foot on the sidewalk, the other propped against the red brick building, fedora hat tipped forward over the brow and Marlborough hanging jauntily from their lips, figuring that once again, they would saunter from the shadows to achieve yet another heroic finish with time expiring. It was not to be. The Denver Broncos methodically produced one score per quarter, finishing the race with a 24-17 victory. In a game in which the Steelers set several records (Ben - 25 straight completions, AB first player to 800 receptions in 126 games, JuJu - 1st player in the modern era to score on multiple receptions >95 yards) the Steelers squandered a prolific offensive performance by handing the ball back to the Broncos on turnovers four times, with Denver scoring TDs on two of those opportunities. The defense was surprisingly stout, holding Denver to 25% on 3rd down conversions but ultimately yielding scores on 36% of their drives. The offense generated 527 yards, but couldn't capitalize as we lost 2 fumbles and 2 interceptions. There were magnificent plays like JuJu's 97 yard TD reception and Chris Boswell's TD pass to Alejendro Villanueva on a fake field goal. Alas, none of that mattered as the Steelers could only muster 17 points. Join us as we try to ascertain the reasons for this failure and look ahead to Pittsburgh's playoff potential. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steeler 20 Jaguars 16 This game seemed inevitable from the start, with the Steelers stumbling to 19 yards and 3:41 TOP in the first quarter, then further disintegrating as Ben threw his customary interceptions (although he only threw three this time). Pittsburgh couldn't see the Jaguars side of the field with a drone until the end of the 1st half when the broached midfield. But lo!! It seemed that a savior arose as Ben lofted a pass to AB who loped for a 78 TD reception! Unfortunately, it wasn't the play that ignited the motor. It would take three more series before the engine roared to life, with a well-executed drive culminating in a picture perfect pass-catch to Vance in the back of the end zone. The Jaguars plumbed the depths of offensive futility all game, following with yet another 3 and out (the last of their 8 3 and outs). Good Ben then took advantage of every second of the 1:42 he was given to blaze the team to the promised land. JuJu made a fantastic grab for 35 yards. AB followed two plays later with a catch for 25 on 3rd and 10. With eight seconds to go, on a sweep to the right and a planned shuffle pass to Vance, Ben saw only the blazing white light of heaven and proceeded to foist his mighty heft through the air like Superman, hands extending the ball with all his force to the plane of the end zone. Sweet victory. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Two teams in a row with mascots from the cat family...(and don't forget, we already beat the Bengals) In this episode we wrap up the overview of the Steelers overwhelming 52-21 victory over the Panthers. We look ahead to next week's contest when we take on another feline opponent.... the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jags have been Pittsburgh's bogeyman. Two humiliating defeats in 2017 against a team that exceeded expectations with a much maligned Blake Bortles. While we scoffed at him, Bortles amassed 763 passing yards against the Steelers on his way to a first round playoff victory. Will the additional time off this week help or hinder the Steelers? Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 52 Panthers 21 Nerves quickly gave way to pure joy in this contest that saw statistical pornography as the Steelers ran, passed and scored at will over the hapless Carolina Kittens this past Thursday night. We wanted to get a quick show out to share our joy with Steelers Nation. We'll do a full episode this weekend where we'll provide more context and talk about the story lines. In the meantime, if you have any questions, perspectives or suggestions, Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 23 Ravens 16 Joshua Dobbs gets “Greatest of Today” accolades for his heroics in the 4th quarter. With the Steelers up by only 7 points, its back to the end zone and its HOF QB on the sideline, the understudy entered the game on 2nd and 20. Under center, he dropped back and found JuJu 22 yards downfield to move the markers and preserve the drive. While no single play determines the outcome of a game, had we not move the sticks, the Steelers would have been punting out of their own endzone, giving the dirty birds a short field to traverse. Hooray JD! James Conner achieved yet another obscure statistic, amassing 100 rushing yards, 50 receiving yards and a TD in each of the last four games. Credit James, with a big hat tip to an offensive line that just opens holes. The defense held Baltimore to 61 yards rushing, 218 passing, 25% in the Red Zone and 33% 3rd down conversions. This isn’t the shootout that we’d like to see from the Steelers, but a hard-fought, heart-stopping AFC North contest that saw the Steelmen coalesce on both sides of the ball. Join us for a complete breakdown of the game. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 33 Browns 18 The first 16:31 of this contest portended an all-too familiar cataclysmic, post-bye week engine failure as evidenced by 7 yards of offensive production. Then the languid performance of the Pittsburgh Football Steelers gave way to a resounding, glorious offensive explosion culminating in the decimation of a team that had once challenged the notion of our hoped-for dominance in dimming light of the Killer B Era. The Steelers eventually got revved up and hitting on all cylinders pummeling the Browns into submission by the 4th quarter when no one in a Brown's uniform seemed to want to jump on the James Conner freight train. This game saw a dominant performance by the offensive line, protecting Ben and opening cavernous holes for Conner. Ben had time and took advantage by dropping a 43 yard bomb for a classic Ben-AB TD. Conner bettered his initial performance against Cleveland, gaining 212 all-purpose yards. The defense substantially contained Nick Chubb, several splash plays aside, and made sure that Baker Mayfield had no one to throw to. The line and edge rushers were joined by their defensive backfield compatriots to ensure that Mayfield never had time to throw. Join us for a complete breakdown of the game. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Route AFC North Passes Through Pittsburgh Buccaneers 26 - Browns 23 OT Saints 24-Ravens 23 Chiefs 45-Bengals 10 If you're "math-y" you take solace in Pittsburgh's 12/1000 of a lead over the 4-3 Bengals as the Steelers ascend the AFC North throne through sheer complacency. In a bye week of satisfying schadenfreude, we saw our AFC-N colleagues all take it on the chin, ending with a delectable destruction of the Cincinnati Bengals by 35 points (they got "Mahomed"). The Steelers "handed" the Browns their first tie of the season in week 1, serving up 6 turnovers. The game saw the advent of Chris Boswell's downturn as he missed a potential game-winning 42 yard field goal. But hey, the weather was rainy as the Steelers had on display their usual early-season sloppiness. The upcoming contest this weekend has the Steelers as 7.5 over-dogs. The Browns don’t have the talent to cover AB, Juju and Vance who didn’t play in first game. Jabrille Peppers gets taken off the field on passing downs and Cleveland's run defense has struggled. Baker Mayfield may realize the combination to the Steeler's defense that Tyrod Taylor could not decipher: go dow the middle as often as you can line up, and eat your way downfield. Join us next week as we take a look at the game that might catapult us (the Ravens take on the Panthers) further into first place. NOTE: We're looking for your guidance on a bet that we're making with My Bookie. Which team will score first: the Steelers or Browns? Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 28 Bengals 21 Were you losing hope? Did that penultimate Cincinnati drive, drive you INSANE, just knowing that the Steeler defense couldn't hold back the inevitable Bengal victory. Did you see the Sword of Damocles slicing its way through 75 yards to give Cincy a 1 point lead with 1:18 left of the clock. Well, you needed to SHALIEVE! The Steelers did what the Steelers do to animals like the Bengals and made their own, inexorable march to victory. And who was the hero? We'd like to say it was AB, but you also need to consider the man who drew up that game-winning pass - the Feitmaster himself. There are plenty of gaffs to learn from, but team was firing on all cylinders with the defense holding Cincinnati to a paltry 62 yards rushing and sacking the Red Rifle 3 times. Over the last 10 years, the Steelers are 14-5 against the Bengals with only 2 of those losses coming in Paul Brown Stadium. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 41 Falcons 17 This felt good even though we dominated a cellar-dwelling team. The last time we used "domination" to describe the Steelers, the regular season had not yet begun. Join us as we review how it all came together in this game and whether we can sustain this level of performance. The Ben-AB "wifi" was wonky, but finally hit 4 bars on a class 49 yard shot from Ben to AB for Antonio's second TD of the game. James Conner reprised his role from the Brown's game, gaining 110 yards on the ground, scoring 2 rushing TDs and picking up another 75 yards via arial bombardment. With that receiving production, James now has as many runs over 20 yards (3) as Le'Veon had all last season! Beyond the offense getting uncorked, the story here was the defense. This was an impressive performance by all measures. The line and OLBs appeared to surge into the Atlanta backfield all day, supported by the Silver Bullet, Mike Hilton, recording 6 sacks. TJ Watt sputtered to life, getting three of those sacks and disgorging the ball from Matt Ryan near the Falcon end zone, giving LJ Fort to fall on the ball and score a defensive touchdown. The Falcons were held to 62 yards rushing, while Ryan and Co. were able to produce 305 yards in the air, primarily through a myriad of passes thrown under 10 yards, leveraged by YAC. Jorden Berry did a 180 degree turnaround averaging 489 yards per punt and landing one at the Falcon 2 yard line. Rosie Nix blocked a punt. Boz continues to worry us with another missed XP. But this game left us with an uneasy feeling about the Steelers ability to replicate this against more formidable opponents. More to come.... Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 14 Tampa Bay 26 We revisit the Steelers' 26-14 loss to our mortal enemies, the Baltimore Ravens and to explore whether the majesty of this franchise is fading like the light in the eyes of a loved one who lived a glorious life, but who proves to be a mortal in the end. This is another demoralizing loss that could legitimately spell doom for the end of the season. Everyone wants to pin this loss on the offense, as the defense “held” the Ravens to 26 points, but everyone has a role to play in this defeat. Ben became Road Ben in the second half of this game, throwing for an anemic 41 yards. The defense allowed the Ravens to consume 22 minutes in the 2nd half, precious time that the offense could have used to mount a comeback. But in this episode, we look squarely into the eyes of the coaching staff, who continue to emphasize strategies that have proven futile over this season and last. Lax discipline with yet another substitution penalty, unimaginative play calling and team that didn't come out of the tunnel with fire and brimstone flaming from its nose. Join us as we also take stock with a quarter of the way through the season - Who is this team? Is who we are today our destiny, or is there hope for redemption.. a savior perhaps.... Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 30 Tampa Bay 27 The Steelers manage to hang on to 30-27 victory over the QB formerly known as Ryan Fitzmagic and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There was as much to love about this game as there was to hate. Certainly the defense is not showing signs of marked improvement, although there were some entertaining turnovers to watch. The offense is emerging as the irresistible force for which it is designed, but lack of possessions in the second half thwarted the juggernaut, endangering what was at one time a 20 point lead. Vance "Can-Crusher" McDonald sparked the Steelers early in the game, stiff-arming Chris Conte to spring himself loose for a 75 yard touchdown romp. Hopefully this is the beginning of something beautiful. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 37 vs. Chiefs 42 This is what a real life loss feels like people. It wasn’t last week when we eeked out a tie with the Cleveland Browns, in spite of what Cam Heyward said. This was rib-kicking, gut wrenching, rub-your-nose-in-it failure of the highest order. We have a glimpse of the future and it looks a lot like 2017. It’s hardly worth doing the analysis. We need only pull out the defensive stats for any number of games against real NFL quarterbacks last year as they eviscerated our soft underbellies, exposing the entrails of secondary that would secretly pray that the offense would distract the fans like a hot shooter at a craps game at the Nemacolin Woodlands casino. We are continuing the meme from last year... the defensive lapses are a function of miscommunication. Miscommunication. Communication majors are a dime a dozen (sorry, but it's true). Surely we can procure one defensive back who has had a communications class and convey the SERIOUSNESS of a tight end who has been loosed in the secondary and is rampaging his way into the end zone. The Steelers offensive shedded its rust and scored on three consecutive drives to bring us even with the unimpeded Chiefs by halftime. Unfortunately, through a series of defensive and special teams lapses, the horse race went to the chiefs. What do we have to hope for in a season of games against playoff contenders? Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 21 Browns 21 The Cleveland Browns were trying to be the perfect hosts… They put out their finest linens, polished the silverware and sat the Steelers down to a banquet where they could feast to their heart’s content. The Steeler, gracious guests that they are would have none of it. On a rain-soaked afternoon, in the only stadium outside of Pgh where Ben Roethsliberger is the #1 winning QB, the Steelers graciously handed the Browns their first non-loss in 624 days achieving a 21-21 tie. I would like to say the Browns took advantage of 6 Steeler turnovers, but they did not. They took advantage of just one turnover, but managed to overcome a 14 point deficit in the 4th quarter. The Browns decided to keep its new #1 draft pick under wraps, choosing to go without a QB the entire game. With wanton disregard for the absolute futility that was the Brown's offensive, the Steelers blew a 14 point, 4th quarter lead. James Conner emerged as a legitimate #1 running back, but gave up a critical fumble in the 4th quarter that led to a Browns TD. Although Tyrod Taylor was throwing passes with his eyes closed and the Browns kept shooting themselves in the foot with penalties at critical times, the Steelers let them stay in the game. Taking their foot off the pedal early in the 4th quarter with a 14-point lead, the air seemed to go out of the Pittsburgh balloon and we just accepted that we would get to fourth down and have to punt. There's PLENTY to talk about and we do so in this wide-ranging episode. Although it wasn't what we had hoped for, we saw new stars emerging in Conner, Watt and Switzer. Let's hope we don't beat ourselves in the game next week against the Chiefs. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Roster Cut Down On Saturday, the Steelers cut 37 players to get down to its 53 man roster. The reason you don't listen to the so-called "experts"? No one was calling for Landry Jones to be cut. More amazing - Josh Dobbs is now the backup for Ben Roethlisberger. Really? We had that dude on the practice squad for the Panthers. We delve into this strange choice as well as the one that valued Jaylen Samuels about Fitz "The Fumbler" Tousssaint. The New and Improved Cleveland Browns The Brownies have seven new starters on offense and five new starters on defense. Should we be concerned? The first six games of the season sees the Steelers battling three divisional opponents. This will be a barometer for the season. NOTE: We had some technical difficulties recording the show this week, that you'll find noticeable. We'll get that worked out by next week, but we wanted to acknowledge the problem and thank you for your patience. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers Starters Burnish Blades on Tennessee Titans Steeler 16 Titans 6 It didn't take long for the Steelers to throw off the rust and hurl the Titans a third loss in the preseason. Ben acquitted himself well, going 11/18 for 114 yards and a touchdown. Interestingly, the Steelers defense prevented the Titans from moving past the 50 yard line in their first seven series and in six of those series the Titans did not achieve a first down. It's always good to see those interceptions (Terrell Edmunds and Marcus Allen) as well as some aggressive sacks with the Steelers tallying six. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers and the Bermuda Triangle It wasn't as bad as I thought once I reviewed everything play-by-play. However, what is abundantly clear is that we have not solved a holdover problem from last year - the Bermuda Triangle which is the middle of the field and a place that opponents go to automatically pad their passing yardage statistics. It's most likely due to a thin cupboard of inside linebackers, but it seems that all you've got to do is run across the middle in front of the ILBs, grab your pass, go directly to GO and collect your $200. No questions asked. Other than that, the Steelers proved to be stout against the run and tolerable against the pass except for a few obvious exceptions. Tackling still presents a challenge and has to be corrected, but it's been three years now and we are still talking about tackling problems. I'll hold out hope that we don't hear about "Communication problems" again this year having several veterans in the defensive backfield with a collective 117 years of collective wisdom. There are a few things to be very excited about on the offensive side of the ball (spoiler - it's not our young QBs). James Conner continues his pursuit of the lone RB in NFL history to average > 9 yards per carry. James Washington is living up to his billing and then some. And although Damoun Patterson did not have a breakout night, we're still drooling at the prospect of what he brings to the table. In this show we'll look at offensive, defensive and special teams themes. It's not all bad and it's not time to ask for Jordan Berry's head. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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PRESEASON - GAME 1 STEELERS 31 - EAGLES 14 It's nice to see Boz breakout in this inaugural exhibition game, going 3-3 in FGs and 2-2 in XPs. Other than that, we saw some of the same flaws on defense that we hoped had been addressed, realizing that we didn't uncover the second coming of Ryan Shazier through free agency. There were some disturbing gashes against the d-line, especially after Jordan Berry (with and assist by Marcus Tucker) buried the Eagles at their 1 1/2 yard line, when Jay Ajayi broke outside for 22 yards. There were several other lapses that have us crossing our fingers for an uptick in run coverage in the coming weeks. There were several spectacular plays to keep us hopeful about the offense, especially JuJu's high-point over Rasul Douglas for a 71 yard TD reception! Damoun Patterson made his case on a great grab of a pass from Joshua Dobbs in the end zone for a 29 yard TD. Mason Rudolph hooked up with fellow Oklahoma State alum James Washington for 35 yards. Listen to the podcast for more situational and positional observations. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Training Camp - Who's In? Who's in Trouble? Training Camp Themes Depth Chart Injuries Le’Veon We have enough training camp data to identify some trends and themes. We get our first view of competition outside training camp with a pre-season game against the reigning Super Bowl Champions (doesn't it just make you grit your teeth?) Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. There are the usual dings during training camp, but so far no arrows of outrageous fortune. And then, just because he's been out of the news for a couple of weeks, we talk about Le'Veon
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FOOTBALL IS BACK! Finally! Training camp isn't exactly the kind of football we're looking for, but a raindrop in the desert is a deluge to a thirsty man. In this episode we talk about: Scary moment Antonio raises the entry fee Prodigal Son is back in the fold A lesson in humility Was there anything to the James Harrison quip? The New Ben What did this week reveal about who will play this year? Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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2018 Predictions We’ll Be Accountable For We pull out our crystal balls to look at: Most Improved Player Rookie of the Year Diamond in the Rough All Smoke, No Fire Most Improved / In Trouble Offensive Facet Most Improved / In Trouble Defensive Facet We will compare our forecast once the season is over and learn how well we understood this team. We also talk about the MAN who was at the helm at the threshold of greatness. The MAN whose steady hand guided the Steelers into the Dynasty that Pittsburgh would become in the 1970's. Join us on this journey to greatness. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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For Whom the Bell Tolls At 4:00 pm today, July 16, it became official. Le’Veon Bell and the Pittsburgh Steelers threw in the towel. There will be no long-term contract for our superstar do-all running back. He receives the franchise tag for the second year in a row, all but ensuring his departure in 2019. We talk about the obvious negatives of this development, which was all but expected, other than the Pollyanna-ish wishful thinking by some pundits, Mike Tomlin and Bell himself. We also talk about the window of opportunity and what this portends for the Steelers, post the 2018 season. Soccer Addendum While not apologizing for what some sensed as soccer-bashing last week, we clarify our intent. We were only expressing the probability that the U.S. would be dominant in soccer if only our best athletes chose that path, rather than the NFL and the NBA. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Football vs. Futbol Iceland with .001% of our population advances in the World Cup. Why doesn't the USA put out a juggernaught soccer team?! Given our abject lack of knowledge of soccer, we take on this question in this episode. We think it has to do with the fact that our best athletes stop playing soccer after they're 5 years old. Why? It's hard to figure because soccer pays now. There are a lot more outlets beyond the MLS... Europe, South America.....No OTAs Could it be that there's no SCORING?! To our international compatriots we offer our apologies. We are Luddites in the world's most beloved sport. We pledge to bring someone on the show in the near future who actually knows soccer. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Headlines Le'Veon's Contract Greatest Steelers Wide Receivers Le'veon's Contract Le’Veon seems more upbeat about the possibility of getting a contract done for this season. He appearEd on the NFL Network's Top 100 and said that he's closer to an extension than last offseason. "Obviously, the people in the organization try to do what's best for them, and I'm trying to do what's best for me," Bell said. "We're working on it. We're a lot closer than we were last year at this time. That's what I'm happy about. None of that matters if we don't get it done. Hopefully we'll try to get something done. That's what I'm looking forward to. I got confidence we'll get it done. I want to do it." However, in a Tweet he said “i got to get to the money I ain’t got time to be wasting”. Keep holding your breath on this one. Greatest Steelers Wide Receivers How do you rate a wide receiver when so many variables are outside their control? Even with speed, hands and great route-running, they need to ball thrown to the, and hopefully in their general vicinity.\ But we have enough data on the Steelers to draw some lines in the sand and we have our respective Top 5 lists. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Greatest Steelers Running Back We’re going to take issue with a recent ranking we saw of the Steelers all-time best running backs. The list was: Franco Harris Jerome Bettis Willie Parker Le’Veon Bell John Henry Johnson Now, it appears that the compilers of this list were looking at the RB’s entire Steeler career, but Steelers Outpost likes to take nuanced view of these things. There’s no accounting for a team’s era, coaches, playing style, etc. So we just looked purely at the statistics for each of the premier Steelers RB’s first five years in Pittsburgh (the number of years that Le’Veon has played). Nick and I have a disagreement about how to measure "great". Nick insists it's the total package: running and receiving. If you include receiving, there's no doubt that Le'Veon dominates statistically. If you want to have a debate, though, there is much to commend either Franco or Jerome as the dominant RB. Check out the episode. Let us know if any of our arguments are compelling and let us know what you think. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Headlines Martavis Continues to Amaze Ben and the Little Children Ben and The Backups Kevin Colbert Draft Production Martavis Continues to Amaze Can this guy do any more to suppress his potential. It's just a rumor now, but where there's been smoke in the past, there's been a forest fire. Does Martavis survive the 2018 off season? Ben and the Little Children Sixty-five percent of Americans won't let their kids play tackle football. Ben sets out to do things right. Where does he stand with his own Killer Bees, Benjamin, Baylee and Bodie? Ben and The Backups Hot off of Ed Bouchette's keyboard..has Mason Rudolph catapulted himself to the penultimate QB position? Kevin Colbert Draft Production It's our annual analysis of Kevin Colbert's draft selections and how his classes have fared over the past 18 years. Check out the website for graphics that will tell the whole story. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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AB's Meltdown Antonio Brown never fails to perform and never fails to entertain! But he does seem to be in some kind of existential crisis, asking what all the money, fame and attention is all about. Join us as we discuss what he said and what's behind the outpouring of frustration. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Headlines Steelers Outpost Podcast - Origin Story Most Under-Appreciated Steelers by position Origin Story Listen for the BIG REVEAL!!!! Who the hell are we and from what primordial ooze did emerge! We talk about how we became Steelers fans and what force compelled us to do this podcast. Most Under-Appreciated Steelers Nick responded to a question from out pal at @PittsburghSport who asked: Most Under-Appreciated @Steelers by position: WHO DO YOU GOT? Listen as Nick justifies the following selections: WR Nate Washington RB Issac Redman TE Jesse James QB Landry Jones OL: Doug Legursky OLB Jason Worilds ILB: Larry Foote CB: Deshea Townsend S: Mike Mitchell DL: Kimo Von Oelhoffen STs Greg Warren Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Headlines OTA and Injuries Killer B's OTA and Injuries Jerald Hawkins' and Jake McGee's season is over....even before OTA are done. Careers that were always tentative at best. Have the missed their last chance? Hawkins and McGee were undone in the Official Team Activities, known as OTAs. What is the value of these practices? Are they a chance to ramp up by teaching basics, learn the schemes and socialize the team? Or do they just widen the window of risk, exposing your stars to potential injuries? Killer B's Will Le'Veon's strategy (aka the same thing he did last year) work was well as it didn't last year? We talk about Le'Veon's new song. What is the message in his musings? That he's not valued? That we don't love him? Seems so. So....Ben? AB? AB: "The only way to get better is to come to OTAs". Maybe he meant that you only had to go to the first two. Or maybe he means that he only goes to practice if Ben goes to practice. And...oh yeah...Ben is on holiday with the fam. Couldn't have timed that better Big Guy? Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Headlines 2018 Upside 2017 Toxicity Rank Strength of Schedule 2018 Upside We spent a lot of time these past two weeks administering a dose of reality about the upcoming season. While we do have concerns about several positions, the Steelers are still poised like a crazed mongoose in a room full of pythons, ready to strike with the venomous fangs of its vaunted offense, while perhaps the “known unknowns” about the defense will materialize as positives in the upcoming season. Steelers Toxicity "Toxicity" is a somewhat esoteric statistic coined by former NFL head coach Brian Billick. It refers to the combined turnover differential and big play differential and theoretically gives insight into how teams balance risk and reward in generating and avoiding giving up big plays (plays over 20+ yards) and winning the turnover battle. Toxic Differential = (Big Plays For - Big Plays Against) + (Takeaways - Giveaways) In 2017, 12 of the top 16 teams having a positive toxic differential reached the playoffs. Ttwo teams in toxic differential this season met In the NFC title game (Minnesota and Philadelphia). Steelers ranked 16th in terms of toxicity with a +6 in 2017. Strength of Schedule We also talk about the 2018 strength of schedule. Sharp Football Stats ranked each team's strength of schedule based on their opponents' 2017 statistics. Of course the draft and free agency will have an influence on next year's results. We'll see whether our opponents have become richer in the off season. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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We are fortunate to have Patrick join us on this show. Pat is a fellow Washington DC outpost denizen who spends hours each week endlessly debating with Nick the issue of the day attendant to the National Football League. We thought that instead of commiting all of that effort to the ether we would capture it and bring the the conversation to you. Who is in the Steelers Way? Of course you can't project your chances just by looking at your draft choices and returning veterans. During this week's show we look at the teams likely to be in contention (and in the Steeler's windshield) at the end of the season. What about the chances in our own division? Can we go 6-0 again, or the Bengals poised to make a run at it? Certainly it will be interested to see if the Browns can capitalize on a ridiculous number of high draft picks. How Do You Get a Franchise QB? The predominant coverage over the course of this season's draft was focused on QBs, five of whom were chosen in the first round. Do you need to take a dive (a la the Cleveland Browns) to win a coveted early pick? Do you take the best athlete available? We explore some of the strategies that have been used by various teams and the results that ensued. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Prospects for Steelers 2018 Season Did the Kevin Colbert and crew improve the Steelers' chances for a Super Bowl in 2018? We talk about whether the revolving door of players' comings and goings brought in a net positive impact on talent, or became the exit door for our chances for getting to Atlanta next February. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers QB Controversy There's no controversy over who's starting, but between the Steelers selecting Mason Rudolph in the third round of the 2018 draft and Ben's reaction to it, social media has plenty to talk about. In this podcast, we'll talk about what was said what and whether Ben's getting a poor or deserved treatment. We also talk about the Steelers own Kentucky Derby with three QBs vying for two spots. Shallow Depth We discuss the Steelers cupboard. Of course we're concerned that we haven't found a long-term answer to the loss of Ryan Shazier. Skill positions...RB..WR also give us pause. Will anyone (Matthew Thomas?) surprise us and step up? Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Steelers 2018 Draft Class Topping last year's mystifying selection of a long-snapper, the Steelers sure surprised us by not drafting any linebackers and picking up a QB for the second year in a row. Join us on this week's podcast for our breakdown of the Steeler's draft selections. Did this draft improve upon the 2017 Steelers? Any weird picks in this class? Is Mason Rudolph the heir apparent? We are striving to make this show as informative and entertaining as possible. We’d love to get your feedback. You can leave us rating on your app. We would also like to talk directly to you so… Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave a note on the blog at Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Four days before we learn who the Steelers #1 pick is! R.I.P. Bennie Cunningham The Steelers #1 draft pick of 1976 out of Clemson, Bennie Cunningham died today (April 23, 2018) from cancer. Bennie only learned of his condition in January. Bennie played 10 seasons with the Steelers, hauling in 202 receptions for 2,879 yards and 20 touchdowns. He garnered two Super Bowls rings in 1978 and 1979, pulling in two receptions in the victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Bennie was the first African American football player in Clemson history to make an All-America team and was named to the Steelers all-time team in 2007 in conjunction with the franchise's 75th anniversary. We'll miss you Bennie. Headlines Colbert Presser Bud Dupree Draft Preview: QB’s Colbert / Tomlin Press Conference Again you hear the art of conveying no information during this most recent press conference. We try to read between the lines to learn what Colbert's opinion is of this 2018 class. Bud Dupree The Steelers signed Bud's 5th year option. We talk about what implications that has for the team. Draft Preview: QB’s As we have with all the positions, we take a look at the top QBs in the draft and conjecture about the possibility that the Steelers choose one in the first round.
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Headlines James Harrison Retires Ryan Shazier NCAA Kickoff Rule Weekly Draft Preview: Running Backs Sorry everyone, it was a long day and we got a late start. Please listen to the podcast where we get into each of the topics above. We are striving to make this show as informative and entertaining as possible. We’d love to get your feedback. You can leave us rating on your app. We would also like to talk directly to you so… Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave a note on the blog at Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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We’re between the combine and the draft. There's been so much conjecture about who’s going where and when. Sam Darnold was the projected as the #1 pick to the Browns. Now it seems that Josh Allen may have supplanted him as Cleveland’s target. Of course none of this is proven fact, but if it it's true, it kind of explains an organization with a 1-23 record over the past two years. Jordan Mailata's pro day in Tampa FL last week makes for a very interesting story. Mailata is a 20-year-old of Samoan origin who's been playing rugby in Australia. He's a 6'8" 346 pound beast who ran over his Lilliputian rugby compatriots like Sherman Tank. He's been working out at IMG in Florida to learn the offensive tackle position. The big man has some speed (4.7) so someone is going to be interested in this project. Headlines Odds and Ends Steelers sign Berhe Steelers re-sign Chris Boswell Should Steelers trade up in the draft? Weekly draft preview: Tight Ends Steelers sign Nat Berhe Berhe is known as “The Missile” but we've renamed him “The Golden Parachute” as he most likely will replace Robert Golden as a core element on special teams. Berhe is a free agent safety signed to a one year contract. Originally drafted by the Giants in 2015 out of San Diego State, he's been a special teams ace, leading that unit in tackles in 2017. Of note, Berhe is the first Eritrean-American to play in the NFL. Steelers re-sign Boswell Not surprisingly, kicker Chris Boswell has signed his second round restricted free agent tender for $2.9 million. Boswell made his first Pro Bowl last season after hitting over 92% of his field goals in the regular season and finishing as the 4th highest scorer in the NFL. Boswell also set a career-high with 4 field goals made from 50 or more yards away. Should Steelers trade up in the draft? Tony Serino of Locked on Steelers asked on Twitter if the Steelers should go ALL IN and trade up for a defensive impact player? Noting that the Steelers haven't done a great job of developing defensive players well or quickly, Steelers Outpost has a resounding ABSOLUTELY! Tight Ends We look at the following draft prospects: Mike Gesicki (PENN ST) Hayden Hurst (SOUTH CAROLINA) Ian Thomas (INDIANA) Dallas Godert (S DAKOTA ST) Mark Andrews (OKLA) We are striving to make this show as informative and entertaining as possible. We’d love to get your feedback. You can leave us rating on your app. We would also like to talk directly to you so... Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave a note on the blog at Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Headlines Le’Veon: “It’s so hard to be a hero in a city that paints you out to be the villain.” Number Switches (Haden 21 to 23 and Davis 28 to 21) Draft priorities Do D players take longer than O players to develop? Draft Preview: INTERIOR D-LINE Da’Ron Payne - Alabama Joshua Frazier - Alabama RJ Mccintosh - Miami Chad Thomas - Miami Kendrick Norton - Miami Nathan Shepherd - Fort Hays Thanks for listening to the show! We'd LOVE to hear from you: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave a note on the blog at Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Welcome to this week's episode!! Here's what we have in store - Headlines Kevin Colbert Interview Free Agent Signings Bud DuPree NFL Rule Changes Ethical Conundrum We discuss what Kevin Colbert comments at the owner's meeting in Orlando this week. Next we talk about the implications of the Jon Bostic (LB) & Morgan Burnett (S) signings We're all waiting for Bud Dupree to break out. The Steelers are facing his 5th year option. What should they do? The long anticipated Rules Committee is meeting and have agreed to change the catch rule. Too little, too late for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jesse James. We'll delve into the Ravens' termination of WR Ryan Grant’s contract because of a so-called “Failed Physical” only to turn around and sign newly released WR Michael Crabtree. We are striving to make this show as informative and entertaining as possible. We’d love to get your feedback. You can leave us rating on your app. We would also like to talk directly to you so... Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave a note on the blog at Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com Until next week, thanks for listening. Go Steelers!
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There was a TON of free agent movement in the NFL this past week, with some marquee names changing teams. Among them...not the Steelers, although they did make a move to shore up the inside linebacker position. Headlines Free Agency Steelers characteristically inactive Jon Bostic signed Resigned Fitz Toussaint Steelers still need a safety NFC gets even stronger in free agency Draft Preview Tommy Ball Jim Wexell: The Case for Mason Rudolph Wide Receivers: Top 5 List for the Steelers Michael Gallup (Colorado State) Dante Pettis (University of Washington) Cedrick Wilson Jr. (Boise State) DaeSean Hamilton (Penn State) James Washington (Oklahoma State) Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website -www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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Listen to this week's podcast. There's been a lot of action as teams begin to jockey for position in the free agent sweepstakes. Headlines Free Agency Willie Gay released Mike Mitchell released Boswell signs 2nd Round Tender (expected to sign long-term deal later in summer) 89.5% fg conversion rate (1 of 4 kickers to ever hit this mark in his first 3 years) Timmons released by MIA (do NOT sign him, PIT.) BELLWATCH Browns Aggressive Rebuild Draft Breakdown of safety prospects Top 5 list in order Justin Reid (STAN) Ronnie Harrison (ALA) Justin Bates (WAKE) Marcus Allen (PENN ST) DeShone Elliot (TX) We'll also talk about Pro Football Focus's recently release ranking of offensive lines and how the Steelers fare. We'll look at a couple of mock draft predictions for Pittsburgh, and once again confirmed while mocks exist to be mocked. Wednesday, March 14 marks the opening of free agent system, so we'll have a lot more to talk about next week too. Please drop us a note: Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Leave us a note at the website - www.Steelersoutpost.com Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.com
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The 2018 season is off and running in the form of the combine! Who among the 300 in Indianapolis will we be seeing in the Black and Gold later in the year? In this episode: News of the Day: BELL Watch Kevin Colbert Reveals All....well...some Draft Report: Inside Linebacker Check out more at www.Steelersoutpost.com.
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Steelers to Trade Up for QB You heard it here first, the Steelers will give up its first-round choices this year and next to procure the services of Wyoming's vaunted Josh Allen. Seriously? We are in the doldrums of the NFL year where the vacuum attracts lunatics, liars and soothsayers. There's no cost to tossing an unsupportable guess and a lot to be gained in the remote chance that things work out. The only thing we know is that inside linebacker is the #1 priority. Draft, trade, pick up a free agent, but although Ryan Shazier is determined to come back, it won't be in 2018. We need to fill that massive hole he left behind. Steelers Giving Raw Deal to Le'Veon Mike Tanier of Bleacher Report recently posted an article: "Le'Veon Bell Is Getting a Raw Deal, from the Steelers and the System", saying "Le'Veon Bell is about to get screwed again, both by the Steelers and the system." Wrong and wrong. Tanier argues that the Steelers "work Bell like a rented wood chipper" and that overuse will age him quickly meaning his window for the big payday is closing quickly. Bell "has still never had the chance to freely negotiate the terms of his employment. And Bell may never hit the open marketplace until he has used up nearly all of his market value." That may be so, but draftology is the NFL's equivalent of a chess match. The rules were agreed to by the NFL owners and the NFLPA. The only big bets are placed on those who produce and can do so reliably for years. That means QBs. There may be a war on the horizon after 2021, but until then the players agreed to this deal. This is on the union. NFL Combine We come out of the doldrums when the combine begins on Tuesday, Feb. 27, running through Monday, March 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The physical stuff begins March 2. We'll be paying particular attention to the Steeler's greatest areas of need: ILB and safety. But we've seen this movie before. We half expect to be surprised. Stay tuned!
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BELL WATCH Tomorrow (February 20, 2018) is the first day that teams can place the franchise tag on a player. We talk about the divergent views on whether to spend almost 2x the cost of a top-tier RB to keep Le'Veon. JuJu Smashes Record Pro Football Focus just reported the top rookie season for a wide receiver from 2007-2017. Guess who's on top? Going to School on Draft Class We compare the Steelers lineup to those of the division champions' to see how the "selection affect" might predict success.
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Clearing the Deck for Le'Veon Even with so much action....signing players and bringing on new coaches, the $64,000 question remains - what's going to happen with Le'Veon?! There's more reconstruction going on with the Steelers than they had with the Marshall Plan after World War II. Stephon Tuitt and David DeCastro have had most of their salaries converted into bonuses, pushing their compensation out past 2018. There's still more to do if Pittsburgh wants to make room for a long-term deal with Bell or even to paste the franchise tag on him again. We'll go through the possibilities in this show. Coaching Changes We'll also review the changing of the guard for the coaches with Tomlin bringing in Tom Bradley as the defensive secondary coach and Karl Dunbar to oversee the defensive line. Draft Needs Finally, we will regale you with what we see as the Steelers burning needs in the draft.
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Super Bowl Eagles 41 - Patriots 33 This was a game for the ages, a record-breaker statistically and wire-to-wire excitement. Even with only 1:05 left in the game and the ball on his 9 yard line no one doubted Tom Brady's and the Patriot's ability to come back from an eight-point deficit. But fall they did and along with them, their hopes of securing a Steeler-tying seventh Lombardi trophy. In this episode we go through the some of the game's highlights, a couple of stories-within-the-story and point out a couple ironies produced in this game. Declining Interest in the NFL NFL viewership has declined 17% over the past two seasons. The number of people watching the Super Bowl has been static since 2010 and last night's attracted 103.4 million viewers, the lowest number since 2009 when the Steelers defeated the Cardinals 27-23 with 98.7 million viewers. We review the theories behind this plunge, then dive into the issue of concussions, talking about some cutting-edge engineering and science behind a couple of ideas that may pave the way to a future technology that will render concussions a thing of the past.
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2017 FINAL GRADES In this episode we revisit our grades for the entire year, compiling those from the individual games to see if the average matches up to our impression of the total body of work for each position. Steeler players led the NFL in several categories. We'll go through the list of the most significant ones. After we highlight and debate the final grades, we offer the first annual Steelers Outpost Awards for: Emerging Star Unsung Hero Most Valuable Player Our winners need to be present to receive their awards.
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Countdown to 2018 Yeah, I know. It's 2018. I'm talking about the Steelers 2018 season. We probably shouldn't have a countdown. It's like watching water boil...trying to make mock drafts sound like something other than abject guesswork that it is....project roster moves....calculating salary cap space... Anyway, we're going to keep it rolling through the entire barren wasteland that is the off season. When I asked Nick whether he planned to watch the Patriots-Jaguars game, he replied that he'd rather was his eyes out with acid. That about sums it up. The hatred for the Patriots doesn't translate into a desire to root for Bork Blattles (yeah...Bork Blattles) and Company. Listen as we cover the following: Le'Veon - Getting Closer Coaching Changes The Defense...Reprised Looking ahead to the off season episodes Please leave us feedback on the website, steelersoutpost@gmail.com or @steelersoutpost.
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Steelers 42 - Jaguars 45 Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. We are experiencing, shock, disbelief, outrage, despondency, utter heartbreak. This game highlighted all that was right with the 2017 Pittsburgh Steelers and all that was wrong. The offense put together a masterpiece of unparalleled play that rivals anything we have ever seen in a playoff game. The defense, meanwhile, was exposed in a way that we have feared all year. Join us for a thorough overview of the game and our position grades. Themes Steelers defense is PATHETIC Steelers allowed the Jaguars to dictate the game Our offense was legendary
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STEELERS vs Jaguars PLAYOFF PREVIEW The Jacksonville Jaguars bring their 10-6 regular season record to Heinz Field to meet the 13-3 Pittsburgh Steelers at 1:05 this Sunday afternoon for the AFC Divisional Round. The Jaguars flex their league-leading passing defense in trying to match up with the Steeler's high-flying arial attack. The first matchup of these teams had the Steelers ahead 9-7 midway through the third quarter when the wheels fell off as Ben threw two pick-sixes and the defense gave up a 90 yard TD run to Leonard Fournette. That was a fluke. It won't happen again. In that game, Blake Bortles completed eight (8)....(yes EIGHT) passes for 95 yards. This IS likely to happen again if you consider Bortles' capabilities as being embodied by his performance against the Bills in the Jags' 10-3 victory (off a walk-off single to win the game in the 9th inning). The strength of the Jacksonville is its pass defense prowess. They sport the cream of the crop in their cornerback corps. And the Jags are second only to the Steelers in sacks with 55. The linebackers and defensive backs are super-fast. But this defense can be stymied when facing a creative offensive plan like the ones the 49ers and Steelers employed. The Jag's run defense is improved over last season, but it hasn't faced a truly prolific run attack. They did hold a number of formidable runners in check with Buffalo's LeSean McCoy getting 75 yards on 19 carries (2.6 average), Derrick Henry of the Titans 51 yards on 28 carries (1.8 average) and SF's Carlos Hyde 54 yards on 21 carries (2.6 average). Keys to the Game Steelers using a balanced offense Load the box (force Bortles to pass) Win the turnover battle Don't give up the big (50 yard) TD play Score TDs in the Red Zone (0-3 last game) Weather < 30 degrees (would be helpful) Prediction Nick: Steelers 24 - Jaguars 13 Tom: Steelers 31 - Jaguars 7 (hey, it doesn't really matter, does it?)
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Steelers 28 vs Browns 24 Wow. I was not really looking forward to this game. Not because I thought the Steelers would easily beat the spread, but the only meaning it had was the sequestration of our players from injury. The Cleveland Browns seemed to be TRYING to lose this game.. as if the #1 pick in the 2018 draft was at stake (it's not). Heartened as we were to observe just how deep our offense is, the defensive awfulness and why it hasn't shored up some of its major weaknesses is scary. Although Landry Jones has been vilified by some in Pittsburgh, he proved himself a capable backup (have you seen some of the starters on several other teams?!). Stevan "The Riddler" Ridley has provided De'Angelo Williams-like depth at running back. The offensive line was shuffled around a bit and gave good protection (with the exception of Chris Hubbard receiving an in-game transfer to center). How about JuJu's 95 yard kickoff return for a touchdown?! The first since AB did it in his rookie year, 2010. It was also the first time a player scored a TD off of a touchdown and kick return since the vaunted Gary "The Baller" Ballman demonstrated his gazelle-like capabilities in 1963. Themes Steelers have solid offensive depth The defense is sorely deficient for this playoff run Cleveland is a suicidal team 5 Pivotal Plays Corey Coleman's dropped pass JuJu's 95 yard kickoff return for a TD DHB revers for a TD Inability to score with 1st and goal from the Cleveland 4 Miles Garrett roughing the QB penalty Check out the podcast to hear our positional grades. We'll be back next week to break down our first playoff opponent. Please join us!
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In this microburst episode, we add our voices to the cacophony on both sides of the fence about James Harrison's departure from the Steelers and his landing in New England. Were things handled as well as they could have been by management, the players and Deebo? Was this just a business decision played out in the harsh light of the 24/7 press and social media? Were things handled as well as they could have been by management, the players and Deebo? Was this just a business decision played out in the harsh light of the 24/7 press and social media? Aren't Harrison's actions consistent with his handling of the participation trophies that he made his sons return? The man stands for excellence and achievement. Whether he handled it tactfully or not, you can't say he's a hypocrite. He puts everything into what he does and he backs it up with action. At 15:36 of the podcast we talk about the Cleveland game and the pros and cons of decommissioning some of the Steeler's stars. We'll be back with a full episode following this Sunday's game against the Browns. Make sure to visit our website for more!
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Steelers 34 Texans 6 Merry Christmas! We hope you all enjoyed time with your family over the past few days.... and a Merry Christmas it was with the Steelers making quick work of the beleaguered Houston Texans, 34 to 6. This is a special episode since Nick was able to sneak out of Houston to join us in the Washington DC outpost. Unfortunately, no one is manning the fort back in Texas, so we're doing a truncated show because we have to get Nick to the airport in a few minutes to catch a flight. While this was a dominant performance, this game (once again) revealed a significant chink in the Steeler's defensive armor. The Texans, led by 3rd and 4th string QB's, gashed the Black and Gold for 176 yards rushing. When you consider that Houston completed two passes for a total of 8 yards in the first half, things come into perspective. Even without concern for damage coming through the air, the Steelers (Keith Butler?) couldn't stop the dam burst on the ground. We'd like to hope that this experience will result in some adjustments next week, except that this has been a story all year. Let's hope that this week's offensive performance continues against Cleveland next week and that we get AB back for the playoffs. With the offensive armamentarium fully stocked, we still have a chance to outscore any team in this league.
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Steelers 24 vs Patriots 27 The elation of the would-be touchdown pass to Jesse James, followed the hope that even though we didn't score on that play, we still had time and downs to at least come away with a field goal to tie the game, was brought to gut-wrenching finality in that last, intercepted pass. The Steelers drop a heartbreaker to the Patriots 27 to 24. This is one of the most hyped Steelers’ regular season games in recent memory. It was a brilliant, back and forth game with the Steelers leading the entire time until the Patriots scored with 1:00 remaining capitalizing on a drive the features 3 passes to Rob Gronkowski that totaled 69 yards. In a would-be miracle comeback, JuJu responded with his own reception, weaving for 69 yards down to the Patriot 10 yard line, only to be foiled by the negation of Jesse James' TD reception and ultimately the interception of Ben's pass to Eli Rogers. THEMES Offense & Defense rose to the occasion Antonio Brown injury changed complexion of game Gronk Took Over 5 PIVOTAL PLAYS Sean Davis drops INT Jesse James overturned TD Gronk 2pt conversion Gronk 27 yard receptions down the stretch Juju short on 3rd down – penultimate drive Join us to hear a detailed review of the game and our position grades.
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Steelers 39 vs Ravens 38 In a game of prolific offensive performances victory came once again on the right foot of Chris Bosworth as the ball passed through the uprights with 1:43 left in the game pushing the Steelers a point ahead of the Ravens. But it was a Stephon Tuitt deflected pass and a T.J. Watt sack that gave us permission to exhale, as both plays stymied potential drives that would take the NFL's best kicker within field goal range. There were GREAT performances from the stars you would expect, with Ben achieving a personal high in passing yardage (506) and making him the only quarterback in NFL history to throw for over 500 yards in three games. The other Killer Bees didn't not disappoint as AB (213 receiving yards) and Le'Veon (125 all-purpose yards) demonstrated why they are the best at their positions. But it was the tight ends that had a breakout night. Jesse James had 97 yards on 10 receptions for his best game of his career. Vance McDonald got 33 yards on 6 receptions before a shoulder injury sidelined him. Listen to the podcast to get some insight and hear our positional grades. Please check out www.steelersoutpost.com for our analysis and grades for each game this season. Follow us on Twitter @Steelersoutpost or drop us a line at steelersoutpost@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! Themes 1. This Team is PEAKING (almost) at the right time Character: unbelievable performances in close victories Offense has come alive If defense can just get a LITTLE better, offense can carry to a super bowl Division locked up Bye in sight 2. Defense is in RED ALERT Shazier injury is enormous 3. Offense's dominance Pivotal Plays Jesse James 3rd and 13 conversion on FINAL DRIVE from own 14yd line BAL up by 2 with 2:38 left PENULTIMATE POSSESSION: Tuitt - tipped ball 3rd and 3 10:21 left in the game @ Steeler 33: AB - 57yds on 3rd and 10 (down 31-23 at that time) down to the Ravens 10 yard line AB - 34yds on 3rd and 4 (game winning drive, down by 2) Boz - 46yd game winning FG
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Steelers 23 vs Bengals 20 This game was earned in blood. While the offense continues to rev and show (but not for 60 minutes yet) its stratospheric potential the defense overcame a near mortal wound in the loss of Ryan Shazier in the first series of the game. We still don't know Ryan's fate. Forgetting about how his loss will affect the team, we just pray for his complete recovery. The defense was further thinned out by the loss of Tyler Matakevich. We'll also be without the service of JuJu Smith-Schuster due to his one-game suspension for his crack-back block of Vontaze Burfect followed by the taunting call he received for standing menacingly over Burfect's prone body. Nick and Tom talk about the NFL's adjudication of these transgressions and the need for consistent application of these penalties. There's plenty more to hear on the show including our positional grades.
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Steelers 31 vs Packers 28 The most important thing about this game is that it made the sleep deprivation that I experienced the next day worthwhile. Given that the result hung in the balance until the FINAL SECONDS, I couldn't get my heart rate down until well after time had expired and the interviews had been completed. Listen, as Steeler fans we realize that a 13.5 line from Vegas never bodes well. The Packers game continued the curse as the Steelers permitted Brent Hundley to look like an NFL quarterback. Yes, all of this analysis is really about style points, and although there was plenty of ugly, there was more to admire and celebrate. The Killer B's were back to form and AB ascended Mt. Olympus once again to take on the mantle and lead the Steelers to the promised land. I suggest that we just ENJOY BEING 9-2! Enjoy football! Enjoy seeing legends doing legendary things! What drama! What ART!!! THEMES The pass defense is in CRISIS The Killer Bees are Buzzing We played to level of our competition 5 Pivotal Plays AB's 23-yard, sideline catch (1st and 10 @ Pgh 30 with 0:17 to go) Randall Cobb's 39 yard TD reception Davante Adams' 55 yard TD reception TJ Watt SACK with 1:20 left in the game and GB 1st and 10 at its 18, stuffing a potential clock-draining FG-scoring drive Boz NFL Heinz Field record 53yd fg to win game!
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Steelers 40 - Titans 17 On Thursday we witnessed the transformation of the Steeler juggernaut from a theory to reality. The game didn’t feel fully in hand until the 4th quarter when the Steelers 17 unanswered points to reach their highest scoring title of the season. Aside from an errant 75 TD pass by the Titans, Pittsburgh dominated the second half, possessing the ball for 20 minutes. Although Ben Roethlisberger upped his completion percentage for the game (67%), he was a BLISTERING 20 for 23 (87%) in the second half, amassing 185 of his eventual 299 yards for the game during that time. Meanwhile, Antonio Brown had as many touchdowns this game (3) as he caught all season, while gaining 144 yards (his highest total since Week 6) on 10 receptions. Curiously, the strategy for the running game seemed to revert to the one right before Tod Haley decided to throw the offense on Le’Veon Bell’s back. Even with the Steelers up 30-17 in the 4th quarter Bell only ran the ball 4 times (with James Conner getting the ball twice). Bend-Don’t-Break defense was again successful. Marcus Mariota connected on 67% of his passes for 306 yards, while the Titans’ ground attack was held to 52. The defensive line was revved up, registering 4 of the Steeler’s 5 sacks of the night, with Cam Heyward responsible for 2 of them. Whether it was the Steelers disguising coverage, or Mariota was just off, Pittsburgh had 4 interceptions. Special teams were also stout. T.J. Watt batted down an attempted field goal and the kickoff coverage team generally bottled up Adoree’ Jackson (other than one perturbing return to the 36), holding them on average to the 20 yard line.
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Steelers 20 vs Colts 17 Just like Mr. Hyde in Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel, the Steelers drank the serum at halftime to overcome their dark and sinister alter ego, emerging with a victory over the underperforming Indianapolis Colts. Fortunately there were some heroes in this game who stood in the breach to prevent the calamity of letting down (once again) to team that was predicted to lose by 10 points. JuJu is emerging as a clutch, do-all receiver, while Martavis made his own clutch plays during this game. Coty Sensabaugh was the Next Man Up in this game. Vince Williams is making the case for shedding our worries about the loss of LT. Finally, Mike "Silver Bullet" Hilton and Sean Davis are mastering the Napoleonic pincer move, offering no escape to the QB when blitzing from both sides. Let's enjoy the blessed relief of a game-winning drive that avoided OT and get ready for Marcus Mariota and the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night.
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The Steelers had a well-needed reprieve this past weekend, but it took a toll on us as we suffered through the withdrawals of adrenaline rush. But we get Tuitt, Gilbert and Bryant back to face the 3 and 6 Colts in Indianapolis for our last 1:00 pm game until the final against Cleveland. Nick and I take a look at how the Steeler identity has developed over the course of the first half of the season and make some observations of the team's potential as we wind our way through the winter months. We have a special guest, Pat, aka Angry Jets Fan who will bring his deep knowledge and hatred of the Patriots to the show as we consider the one true obstacle between us and the Lombardi Trophy.
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Steelers 20 - Lions 15 If there's anything I hate more than losing, it's losing a Sunday night game and getting to bed at midnight on a work night. Fortunately, I awoke with a smile on my face and a song in my heart. The Steelers defense prevented the Matthew Stafford-led Lions from entering the end zone, in spite of the fact he was completing passes like two guys catching football on the sidelines warming up. While we witnessed some foibles, we were treated to JuJu's coming out party. Tyson Alualu proved that to be the "Next Man Up". Enjoy this episode and leave us a note at www.steelersoutpost.com.
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Steelers 29 vs Bengals 14 Nick made his Heinz Field debut this weekend, and did not leave the Garden of Eden disappointed as the Steelers produced a season high 29 points in a victory of the Bengals. Although the offense is rising, it was the defense that stymied Cincinnati, shutting the door in the second half and force the Bengals BACKWARDS to the tune of minus 17 yards. The four-headed hydra of Ben-Bell-Brown-Bos devoured the Bengals, scoring on seven drives. In other news, Robert Golden took the QBR honor and remained perfect with his second completion off of a fake punt in two years. Tune in for details.
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Steelers 19 at Chiefs 13 C'mon... you're unhappy because this isn't the +30 points per game team that we thought we had back in August? We just beat the #1 and only undefeated team in the NFL in their house! This contest was replete with superstar performances and splash plays that made it as fun to watch as it was stressful. AB's one-handed grab of a pass that ricocheted off of Phillip Gaines' helmet will be a top 10 highlight the entire season. It also meant that the Chief would need more than a field goal's worth of deficit. And Tod Hayley fed the beast. Le'Veon ate all 32 carries on his way to 179 yards. As he exclaimed after the game "I LOVE THIS PLACE", we do too. Keith Butler's squad was also prepared as they punished Kansas City by robbing them of 21 yards of production in the first half. It was a suffocating performance. And let us not forget Silverback. James Harrison terrorized Eric Fisher, gaining three tackles and executing a crucial sack at the end of the 4th quarter. I think I'll grab an IPA and watch the game again...
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Did you make it to the end of the game? If so, was your head wrapped in your hands or had you placed it gingerly through the closet door as the seconds ticked off in the 4th quarter? This performance certainly doesn't represent what we see on paper. The media (and Ben himself) are making Ben the centerpiece to explain the performance of this team. But it take more than even a franchise QB to explain this season.
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Are you convinced yet? Is this the 2017 Steelers? Le'Veon has a breakout game, but Ben has yet to connect on the stratospheric passes. The defense was stout, but still has some disturbing lapses in run coverage and pass defense. Let's not dwell on style points. Winning in Baltimore is a rarity and a treat. Themes Run Game Revival: Looked identical to the 2nd half of last season: Heavy, heavy run game . said D (against bad QBs) / decent pass game that missed big plays - but did NOT turn over the ball (except for a questionable call) Passing game is still not quite in sync as evidenced by the long ball plays Gashed for two long run plays (season theme developing)
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Steelers 17 - Bears 23 Welcome to the Steelers Outpost podcast episode 3. While everyone is distracted talking about the NFL like it's a third political party, we're going to sneak in a football podcast. Not just a football podcast, but a Steelers football podcast. Unfortunately it's not a story Steeler fans want to relive. Just like that skinny kid who all the bullies picked on in 8th grade, the Chicago Bears stepped right up and punched the big, bad Steelers square in the nose, letting the world know that reputation in the NFL means nothing. THEMES 1. Losing to a basement-dwelling team 2. When do we get to see the offense we heard about? 3. How can the defense do so poorly against a one-dimensional team It's more than irritating to give up 23 points when last year's Heyward-less team yielded only 20, but hey...we're in the third game of the season and have only once exceeded last year's AVERAGE output of 25 points per game. This on a team with its full armamentarium intact in the persons of Martavis Bryant and Le'Veon Bell. That's what makes this defeat so defeating..... where do we displace this seething anger....? AARRRRGGGGGG!!
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Click to download. Steelers 26 - Vikings 9 If you're looking for style points, watch America's Got Talent. If you're looking for a team that's working out early-season kinks and molding an identity rewatch this game. There's a lot to be happy about in a game where the defense is becoming an amoebic, swarming mass of relentless, charging, tackling Vandals. Perfect? Far from it, but we're moving from the Old Guard to one when the former underclassmen are coming into their own. The offense is starting to show its fangs as well. Le'Veon and Martavis are awakening and it's only a matter of time until the Steelers offense explodes into a scoreboard-busting crescendo that makes the readout on a Vegas slot machine look like a game of Pong. Themes Noticeable improvement over the Browns game Case Keenum did not present a great litmus test for the defense, but.. you take victories when you can get them We still haven't cleaned up the penalties (10 for 72 yards) The Grades [supsystic-tables id='6']
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Click to download. S T E E L E R S 21 vs Browns 18 What were you expecting, a blowout? Certainly we expected this offense with a top-tier QB, an offensive line that is among the best in the league and what are arguably the premier wide receiver and running back in the NFL that we would see more than 14 points of production... and we certainly didn't think that production would come from an under-valued tight end. So maybe it not the overwhelming display of firepower that we had hoped to see, but it was a victory and we started to see the machine pick up momentum as the game went on. One theme of the game is an appropriate one for two teams from steel towns: Rust. Although some guys were ready, many, including Ben, seemed to need a little time under live fire to find their rhythm. See how we graded out the coaches and positions and let us know how you saw it. ~ ~ ~ T H E M E S ~ ~ ~ Now presenting...THE PITTSBURGH ANTONIO BROWNS PENALTIES. 13 for 144yds WOW. 3 personal fouls, 2 very dumb. Big game from TJ Watt. Will be national headline. Not dominant but played well with excellent motor and athleticism. Flashed nice technique w push-pull move and spin move. ~ ~ ~ GRADES ~ ~ ~ Head Coach: C- Offensive Coordinator: B- Defensive Coordinator: B Quarterback: B Running Backs (Le'Veon): C Antonio Brown: A++ Wide Receivers: D Offensive Line: C Tight Ends: C+ DLine: A- Inside LB: B+ Outside LBs: A Safeties: B- Cornerbacks: C+ Special Teams: A
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