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NFL Players Association report cards have long been a fixture of the offseason, with teams being assigned letter grades on various amenities and organizational aspects each year by the players’ union. However, in a league memo released by ESPN’s Adam Schefter Friday, the NFL announced it won a grievance against the NFLPA regarding the report […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made it clear that they would like to have Aaron Rodgers return for a second season in Pittsbugh, and a 22nd season in the NFL overall. The 42-year-old entered 2025 on a one-year deal with the intention of it being his final season. However, he kept the door open to return […]
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In case you haven’t heard, the Pittsburgh Steelers need a quarterback. With the future of Aaron Rodgers uncertain, Mason Rudolph and Will Howard are the only two quarterbacks under contract. This has led to many speculating on who the Steelers could bring in, with names such as Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins being thrown around. […]
The Steelers have a new offensive coordinator, with the team announcing the hiring of Vikings pass-game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Angelichio as Pittsburgh’s new offensive coordinator in early February. While Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said he’ll be calling plays for Pittsburgh, Angelichio will still play a sizable role in the team’s weekly […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is only 10 weeks away from its debut on the North Shore to make Pittsburgh the epicenter of the football world. The Steelers have a wide variety of needs on both sides of the ball to address, most glaringly at quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive back. A yearly offseason tradition is […]
New Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy wasted no time assembling his staff for the 2026 season. On Thursday, the team announced that the coaching staff for the 2026 season has been finalized. The staff has 25 coaches in total, three more than the 22 coaches on the staff last season for the Steelers, as confirmed […]
Pittsburgh Steelers alumni and fans alike have spent the last 24 hours weighing in on comments made by former linebacker Joey Porter. Speaking on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, Porter went on an unfiltered rant on James Harrison for talking poorly about Mike Tomlin, which led to Porter talking about Ben Roethlisberger and the […]
Several Pittsburgh Steelers alumni went back and forth on social media on Wednesday following controversial comments made by former linebacker Joey Porter. Appearing on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, Porter went scorched Earth on Ben Roethlisberger. “The sh*t that [Roethlisberger did]… that we don’t talk about is crazy,” Porter said. “Like, out of anybody […]
Earlier this week, I reviewed some of my gem selections on offense from the past two seasons. Today, we turn our eyes to the defense. While I have found a few intriguing offensive players during the two years of this exercise, it’s on the defensive side where I’ve done most of my cooking. Let’s dive […]
There’s a new Mike in town. With longtime Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stepping down from his role following the 2025 season, Pittsburgh opted to bring in former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy — another experienced name with a Super Bowl ring — to fill the role in 2026 and beyond. The 62-year-old […]
The Super Bowl is in the rearview mirror, meaning the NFL’s collective focus is now on constructing their teams for the 2026 season. Here are the important events and deadlines to be aware of leading up to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh: Feb. 23 – March 2: NFL Combine, Indianapolis It’s not real football, but […]
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward sparked speculation on his football future this week with a post on X. The All-Pro defensive lineman posted a GIF of someone closing a book, making it seem as if he was closing the book on his career – at least that’s what many assumed. Considering he is 36, […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ search for a long-term answer at quarterback could take a significant turn in April. In his latest mock draft for ESPN, NFL analyst Field Yates projects the Steelers to select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 21st overall pick. The move would signal a clear intent by the organization to secure its […]
Nowadays, you can’t turn on a tc channel or podcast streaming platform without seeing current or former Pittsburgh Steelers hosting some sort of show. Ben Roethlisberger has his podcast Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, and Cam Heyward also has his own show, Not Just Football. Former Steelers linebacker Joey Porter has been a frequent guest on […]
The Steelers hired former Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham to take over the same role in Pittsburgh under new head coach Mike McCarthy in 2026. The Steelers will be the 47-year-old coach’s fourth different stop as a coordinator since 2019; before Las Vegas, he led the defenses of the Miami Dolphins (2019) and New York […]
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North: Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: Super Bowl buzz: Latest on NFL free agency, trades, coaches (From ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano): Fowler: The Bengals have expressed interest in re-signing quarterback Joe Flacco. […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are still looking for their franchise quarterback as the 2026 NFL Draft enters their own backyard. While the 21st overall pick will prevent them from landing Indiana star quarterback Fernando Mendoza or potentially another fast-rising prospect, could the Steelers find their answer in the middle rounds? Chad Reuter of NFL.com is projecting […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of one of the worst drouts in franchise history. Sure, they have made it to the postseason in each of the last three seasons, but they’ve lost their three playoff games by a combined score of 89-37. Nine years without a playoff win marks the most in franchise […]
The 2025 NFL season is now complete with the Seattle Seahawks hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at the end of Super Bowl LX. Looking ahead to the 2026 season, oddsmakers are very down on the Pittsburgh Steelers and their chances of winning Super Bowl LXI. Per FanDuel Sportsbook, the Steelers have 100-1 odds of winning the […]
It’s officially my favorite time of year: draft season. Even though it has been airing on television since 1980, the NFL Draft felt like it was still gaining momentum in the mainstream during the mid-2000s. The first draft I ever watched was in 2004. Back then, there were no podcasts or YouTube creators to follow […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the more important offseasons in team history ahead of them, as they will begin a new era with a new head coach for the first time since 2007. Today, we want to hear what you would do if the pen were in your hand as general manager. Remember to […]
Georgia left tackle Broderick Jones was Steelers general manager Omar Khan’s first draft pick in the role — the intended cornerstone of the team’s offensive line rebuild. However, despite three seasons with 10-plus starts to begin his career, Jones’ NFL future remains murky. His struggles certainly haven’t just been his fault, but it remains to […]
The NFL offseason is now officially here after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX. With Sam Darnold completing his career resurrection by winning a championship, many teams will be looking to find their own Sam Darnold – a former first-round pick who could get his career back on […]
With the new NFL league year just over a month away, the Pittsburgh Steelers have several internal decisions to make when it comes to pending free agents. Several starters and key contributors are not under contract for the 2026 season, and there will certainly be multiple departures of notable names. With just over a month […]