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Ep 1: Iron City Insight – Green Bay at Pittsburgh

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Troup and Jacob Recht get you ready for when the Steelers take on the Packers this Sunday in Pittsburgh following an upsetting loss last week to th...

p 2: Keys for the Offense and Defense Against the Packers

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Troup and Jacob Recht breakdown how the Steelers can turn things around defensively and call upon Aaron Rodgers to have his hero moment against his...

Ep 3: Week 8 Preview

24 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht preview the Week 8 slate featuring Joe Flacco and the Bengals looking to get back to .500 against the winless Jets, and both ...

Ep 1: Steelers Food for Thought – Packers Week

23 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht read through the history of the Steelers and Packers through the decades as two of the most historic franchises face off in W...

Ep 2: Ray Fittpaldo Joins the Show

23 Oct 2025

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Ray Fittpaldo of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Jacob and Ed to discuss how the Steelers secondary and the defensive front have managed to play so ...

Ep 3: 7 Shots of Hits and Misses - Week 8

23 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht look at the highs and lows of the Steelers following their loss last week to the Bengals and looking ahead to the Packers thi...

Ep 1: What’s Working and What’s Not Through the Steelers 4-2 Record So Far

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Troup and Jacob Recht debate how the Steelers have gotten to four wins on the season via what’s worked for them and why they’ve suffered two lo...

Ep 2: Week 7 Terrible Takes

21 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht debate the potential overreactions following Week 7 such as DK Metcalf needs at least double digit targets every week moving ...

Ep 3: Steel Digits of Dynasty, Week 8 Power Rankings

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which Steelers are the statistical leaders through seven weeks, and Ed and Jacob rank their top ten teams heading into the eighth week of the season.S...

Ep 1: Top Ten Plays from the Steelers 33-31 Loss to the Bengals

20 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht and highlight the top ten plays by the Steelers in their Week 7loss to Cincinnati.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Ep 2: More Takeaways from the Steelers Week 7 Loss to the Bengals

20 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht continue their Week 7 analysis by diving into play of the defense overall which was completely unable to stop JaMarr Chase, T...

Ep 3: Week 7 Recap

20 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht recap all of the Week 7 across the league including the Browns finally getting their second win of the season against the low...

Ep 2: Most Important Numbers from the Loss to the Bengals

18 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht look at the stat sheet from Steelers vs Bengals and point out the biggest individual and team numbers.See omnystudio.com/list...

Ep 3: Week 7 Preview

18 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht preview the Week 7 slate featuring the Rams and Jags kicking off in London, the Colts and Chargers battle while atop their re...

Ep 1: Steelers Lose to the Bengals on Thursday Night Football 33-31

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers fell intro the trap last night when they fell once again to another AFC North road opponent on a Thursday night game, this time to the Jo...

Ep 1: Iron City Insight, Bengals Scout

16 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht go through the history of the Bengals and Steelers rivalry and the Bengals 2025 season so far ahead of their Thursday Night F...

Ep 2: Ray Fittipaldo Joins the Show

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Ed and Jacob to discuss the tall task of the Steelers secondary taking on JaMarr Chase and Tee Hig...

Ep 3: Three Rivers Confluence – Steelers at Bengals

16 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht list their keys to victories for the Steelers on offense and defense to take down the Bengals tonight. And Ed and Jacob pick ...

Ep 1: Top Ten Plays from the Steelers 23-9 Win Over the Browns

15 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht and highlight the top ten plays by the Steelers in their Week 6 victory over Cleveland.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Ep 2: Week 6 Terrible Takes

15 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht debate the potential overreactions following Week 6 such as Kaleb Johnson will eventually become RB1, Nick Herbig will lead t...

Ep 3: Steel Digits of Dynasty, Week 7 Power Rankings

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which Steelers are the statistical leaders through six weeks, and Ed and Jacob rank their top ten teams heading into the seventh week of the season.Se...

Ep 1: Steelers Take Down the Browns 23-9

13 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht recap the Steelers Week 6 win over the Browns in which Aaron Rodgers connected with DK Metcalf in the endzone for the fourth ...

Ep 2: Most Important Numbers from the Win Over Cleveland

13 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht look at the stat sheet from Steelers vs Browns and point out the biggest individual and team numbers.See omnystudio.com/liste...

Ep 3: Week 6 Recap

13 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht look around the NFL to discuss the Week 6 action featuring both the Bengals and Ravens losing their fourth game in a row allo...

Ep 1: Steelers at Browns Preview

09 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht get you ready for when the Steelers take on the Browns this Sunday in Pittsburgh following two weeks off thanks to the bye we...

Ep 2: Keys for the Offense and Defense vs the Browns

09 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht breakdown the Steelers need to get out to an early lead against a stout Browns defense, and to make life as difficult as poss...

Ep 3: Week 6 Preview

09 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht preview the Week 6 slate featuring the Ravens who will be without Lamar Jackson for a second straight week and will take on t...

Seg 1: Top Story Line of Week 6, Injury Updates, Steelers/Browns History

08 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht discuss the biggest storylines surrounding the Steelers matchup against the Browns, the updated injury report, and the recent...

Seg 2: Ray Fittipaldo Joins the Show

08 Oct 2025

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Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Ed and Jacob to discuss the return from injury of key starters, the importance of the Steelers tak...

Seg 3: 7 Shots of Hits and Misses - Week 5

08 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht look at the highs and lows through the Steelers first four games plus the bye week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Ep 1: Steel City Spotlight – Running Backs Strength & Defensive Improvements

07 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht spotlight the RB duo of Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell both being major contributors on the offense, and the defense over...

Ep 2: Week 5 Terrible Takes

07 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht debate the potential overreactions following Week 5 such as are the Steelers the top candidate to win the AFC North, and is T...

Ep 3: Steel Digits of Dynasty, Week 6 Power Rankings

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which Steelers are the statistical leaders through the Steelers first four games, and Ed and Jacob rank their top ten teams heading into the sixth wee...

HR1: Steelers Stand Atop the AFC North

06 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht analyze where the Steelers stand in the AFC North and overall conference standings after the first five weeks of the season.S...

HR2: Top Ten Moments of the Steelers Season So Far

06 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht break down the top ten moments/performances of the Steelers season through their first four games of the season.See omnystudi...

HR3: Week 3 Recap

06 Oct 2025

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The Steelers were on the bye but had as good of an off week as they could have asked for with all three of the Ravens, Bengals, and Browns losing thei...

HR3: Week 5 Preview

03 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht discuss the new crop of players who re now eligible for the Hall of Fame. The 49ers are one of the most injury riddled teams ...

HR1: Steelers Grades Through Four Weeks

03 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht hand out their grades on offense, defense, special teams, and to the coaching staff through the Steelers first four games of ...

HR2: Ray Fittipaldo Joins the Show

03 Oct 2025

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Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Ed and Jacob to discuss the progress the offensive line has made the last two weeks and the depth ...

Ep 1: More Takeaways from the Steelers Week 4 Win Over Minnesota

01 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht continue their Week 4 analysis by diving into play of the outside and inside linebackers on defense, and the impact of new pl...

Ep 2: Biggest Surprises on Offense and Defense So Far

01 Oct 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht debate who has been the biggest surprises so far for both good and bad reasons on offense and defense.See omnystudio.com/list...

Ep 3: Hits and Misses - Week 4

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We look at the highs and lows through the Steelers first four games of the 2025 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 1: Jacob Recaps the Dublin Trip, Top Ten Plays from the Steelers 24-21 Win Over the Vikings

30 Sep 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht discuss the trip Jacob took with the team across the pond to to Dublin, Ireland to broadcast with the Morning Show crew and w...

Ep 2: Week 4 Terrible Takes

30 Sep 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht debate the potential overreactions following Week 4 such as Kenneth Gainwell potentially becoming the starter over Jaylen War...

Ep 3: Steel Digits of Dynasty, Week 5 Power Rankings

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which Steelers are the statistical leaders through three weeks, and Ed and Jacob rank their top ten teams heading into the fifth week of the season.Se...

HR 1 -  Steelers Win in Ireland, Money Makers

29 Sep 2025

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Tom and Chris recap the Steelers win in Ireland against Minnesota, talk about DK Metcalf and Kenny G stepping up, and hand out money makers for this w...

HR 2 - Snap Count, Defense Dominates

29 Sep 2025

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Tom and Chris look at the snap counts for this game against Minnesota and note some interesting things. They get into the dominating defensive perform...

Ep 1: Top Ten Plays from the Steelers 21-14 Win Over the Patriots

23 Sep 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht and highlight the top ten plays by the Steelers in their Week 3 victory over New England.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Ep 2: Week 3 Terrible Takes

23 Sep 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht debate the potential overreactions following Week 3 such as Nick Herbig is the best outside linebacker and will Jaylen Warren...

Ep 3: Steel Digits of Dynasty, Week 4 Power Rankings

23 Sep 2025

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Which Steelers are the statistical leaders through three weeks, and Ed and Jacob rank their top ten teams heading into the fourth week of the season.S...

Ep 1: Steelers Take Down the Patriots 21-14

22 Sep 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht recap the Steelers Week 3 win over the Patriots capped off by the game winning drive led Aaron Rodgers.See omnystudio.com/lis...

Ep 2: Most Important Numbers from the Win Over New England

22 Sep 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht look at the stat sheet from Steelers vs Pats and point out the biggest individual and team numbers.See omnystudio.com/listene...

Ep 3: Week 3 Recap

22 Sep 2025

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Ed Troup and Jacob Recht look around the NFL to discuss a wild Week 3 featuring two wild last second finishes between Green Bay/Cleveland and the LA R...

Ep 1: Steelers at Patriots Preview

19 Sep 2025

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The Steelers take on the Patriots this Sunday on the road in Foxborough for the first time without Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.See omnystudio.com/lis...

Ep 2: Keys for the Offense and Defense vs the Patriots

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers have struggled both on offense and defense through the first two weeks of the season and they need the matchup against an unintimidating ...

Ep 3: Week 3 Preview

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Bills improved to 3-0 last night against Miami but the Dolphins had their most impressive performance despite dropping to 0-3. The Bengals play th...

Ep 1: Steelers Food for Thought

18 Sep 2025

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Kaleb Johnson is officially done returning, Alex Hgihsmith seems doubtful to return this week, and Derrick Harmon could make his NFL debut on Sunday.S...

Ep 2: Ray Fittipaldo Joins the Show

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show to discuss what he’s seen out of the Steelers through the first two weeks and what the ...

Ep 3: Hits and Misses

18 Sep 2025

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We look at the highs and lows through the Steelers first two games of the 2025 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 1: Steel City Spotlight

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The offensive line is coming under the most fire through the first two weeks after the run game has yet to reach 100 yards in a single game and Aaron ...

Ep 2: Terrible Takes

17 Sep 2025

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Is it an overreaction or not to question the offensive line will improve with simply time, Derrick Harmon is the missing link on defense, and has TJ W...

Ep 3: Steel Digits of Dynasty, Week 3 Power Rankings

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which Steelers are the statistical leaders through two weeks, and Ed and Jacob rank their top ten teams heading into the third week of the season.See ...

Ep 1: Steelers Lose to the Seahawks 31-17

16 Sep 2025

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The Steelers did not improve on offense, defense, or special teams in their Week 2 loss to Seattle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Ep 2: Most Important Numbers from Loss to Seattle

16 Sep 2025

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The Steelers were outscored 24-3 in the second half against Seahawks enroute to allowing 30+ points in back-to-back weeks to begin the season.See omny...

Ep 3: Week 2 Recap

16 Sep 2025

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The Ravens bounced back in a huge way by demolishing the Browns and sending Cleveland to an 0-2 start. The Bengals improved to 2-0 but lost Joe Burrow...

Ep 1: First Look at the Seahawks

10 Sep 2025

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The Steelers have their home opener this week against Seattle who are coming off a close loss against the Niners in Sam Darnold’s first game with hi...

Ep 2: Keys on Offense and Defense

10 Sep 2025

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The Steelers need to improve both their offensive and defensive run game after only managing to convert 50 yards on the ground and allowing 180 by the...

Ep 3: Week 2 Preview

10 Sep 2025

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The Bengals take on the Jaguars and hope to bounce back offensively after barely sneaking by the Browns. Meanwhile we have another AFC North matchup t...

Ep 1: Hits and Misses from the Steelers Week 1 Win Over the Jets

09 Sep 2025

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Which guys were dudes, which guys were duds, and which units overall showed out the most in the Steelers win over the Jets in Week 1.See omnystudio.co...

Ep 2: Steelers Sign Safety Jabril Peppers, Send DeShon Elliott to the IR

09 Sep 2025

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Ep 3: Top Week 1 Fantasy Football Performers, The Standard by the Numbers

09 Sep 2025

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Who were the top fantasy football performers by each position in Week 1, and we look at the best Steelers to wear each jersey number from 99 to 90.See...

Ep 1: Steelers Beat Jets 34-32 in Week 1

08 Sep 2025

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The Steelers set the tone early on offense with an opening drive touchdown and managed to outduel Justin Fields and the Jets offense to start the seas...

Ep 2: Key Stats to the Victory Over the Jets

08 Sep 2025

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The run defense struggled to contain Justin Fields and Breece Hall while the Steelers offensive line allowed four sacks and could only muster 53 yards...

Ep 3:    Week 1 Recap

08 Sep 2025

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Lots of opening week NFL action to discuss including the Bengals barely beat the Browns in Cleveland, the Ravens were up by 15 with less than four min...

Ep 1: Steelers v Jets Week 1

04 Sep 2025

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The Steelers kick off their 2025 season on the road against the New York Jets in a double-revenge game with Aaron Rodgers facing his former team while...

Ep 2: Stats to Know, Over/Unders for Week 1

04 Sep 2025

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What numbers stick out the most when evaluating the Steelers and Jets Week 1 matchup, and which Steelers will over or underachieve on the year in the ...

Ep 3: NFL Top 100 Players of 2025

04 Sep 2025

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The entire Top 100 Players list of 2025 is officially out, where do the Steelers rank and which guys got snubbed by not getting on the list.See omnyst...

Episode 1 - Preseason Recap

25 Aug 2025

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Ed Troup and Tom Opferman go over the entirety of Steelers preseason and takeaways we had from the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Episode 2 - 53 Man Roster

25 Aug 2025

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Ed and Tom talk about what the 53 man roster might look likeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 3 - Food for Thought - Steeler Storylines

25 Aug 2025

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Ed and Tom look at the storylines with the Steelers and some of the matchups on their schedule this yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Episode 1 - Preseason Recap

18 Aug 2025

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Ed Troup and Tom Opferman recap the Steelers Bucs preseason game from SaturdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 2 - Rodgers Leadership

18 Aug 2025

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Ed and Tom get into some of the new qualities brought to the table by some new SteelersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 3 - Food for Thought X Factors

18 Aug 2025

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Ed and Tom talk about some milestones coming up this year in Steelers franchise history and get into some X factors for both sides of the ball.See omn...

Episode 3 - Food for Thought X Factors

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed and Tom talk about some milestones coming up this year in Steelers franchise history and get into some X factors for both sides of the ball.See omn...

Ep 1: TJ Watt Inks New Extension with the Steelers

22 Jul 2025

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Maybe the biggest question mark facing the Steelers all offseason was finally answered when TJ Watt agreed to a new contract extension last week.See o...

Ep 2: The Start of Training Camp is Just Two Days Away

22 Jul 2025

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Where will the most attention be focused on the offense and defense when the Steelers report to St Vincent College in Latrobe on Thursday.See omnystud...

Ep 3: Steelers Unveil New Throwback Uniforms

22 Jul 2025

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The Steelers revealed a new throwback uniform as a tribute to the 30s and 60s era of the team, and we rank the top ten best alternate uniforms in the ...

Ep 1: Gauging Aaron Rodgers’ Impact on Offense in 2025

17 Jul 2025

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Aaron Rodgers’ talent is unquestionable, but what tangible impact could he have on the success of the offense and as a result, how far can he take t...

Ep 2: Gauging DK Metcalf’s Impact on Offense in 2025

17 Jul 2025

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Aaron Rodgers is going to be the leader of the offense, but DK Metcalf has the potential to be the biggest difference maker on the new-look offense th...

Ep 3: One Week Away from Training Camp, Where Does the ’08 Steelers Defense Rank

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot to get excited about when training camp kicks off in just one week from today. Another rage bait list was released ranking the top def...

Ep 1:  Expectations for the 2025 Season One Week Before Training Camp Begins

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At nearly long last, the 2025 offseason is about to come to an end when the Steelers report to St. Vincent College next week for Training Camp.See omn...

Ep 2:  Potential Bogeys on Defense

15 Jul 2025

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Even though there is significant star power and strong depth pieces at every position on defense, there are still some concerns if something goes wron...

Ep 3: List Season is Nearly Over But Still Causing Headaches

15 Jul 2025

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The end of the offseason also marks the end of list season, but some NFL experts out there left some of their hottest takes and biggest rage baits for...

Ep 1:  Instant Reactions to the Minkah Fitzpatrick Trade

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is reacting to yesterday’s blockbuster trade involving the Steelers trading away Minkah Fitzpatrick to Miami in return for Jalen Ramsey and...

Ep 2: Ramsey Replacing Minkah in the Secondary

01 Jul 2025

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Minkah Fitzpatrick has been the Steelers top safety ever since he joined the team in 2019. Jalen Ramsey has been an All-Pro caliber starting cornerbac...

Ep 3: Where Does the Big Trade Leave the Steelers in the AFC Hierarchy

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers are now better on offense with the addition of Jonnu Smith, and it’s arguable they’re better on defense with the swap of Minkah Fitzp...

Ep 1:  How the Receivers and Running Backs Can Help Aaron Rodgers

19 Jun 2025

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Even though the Steelers don’t have a standout WR2, Aaron Rodgers can elevate the play of guys like Calvin Austin, Robert Woods, and Pat Freiermuth....

Ep 2:  How the Offensive Line Can Help Aaron Rodgers, ESPN’s All Quarter Century Team

19 Jun 2025

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There are a lot of what ifs for the o-line, but in 2025 it has the potential to have its best season since the Pouncey era. ESPN’s Aaron Schatz and ...

Ep 3: Steelers All Quarter Century Team

19 Jun 2025

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Since ESPN did such a poor job picking a league wide all quarter century team, Tom and Jacob take it upon themselves to decide the roster for the Stee...

Ep 1:  DeShon Elliott Inks Two Year Extension with the Steelers

17 Jun 2025

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The Steelers chose to extend Safety DeShon Elliott to retain a key contributor in the secondary. Which Steeler who is up for a new contract could get ...