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Mason Rudolph sides with Joey Porter on Big Ben comments
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 […]
Antonio Brown defends Ben Roethlisberger after Joey Porter comments
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 […]
Parish’s 2026 NFL Draft Gems Primer: A review of past work — Defense
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 […]
What are the Steelers getting with former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy?
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 […]
Key Steelers offseason dates: When does NFL free agency start? Legal tampering timeline and more ahead of 2026 draft
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 […]
Cam Heyward ends retirement speculation
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, […]
NFL insider predicts Steelers will reach on quarterback in first round
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 […]
Joey Porter calls out Ben Roethlisberger for being a bad teammate
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 […]
What are the Steelers getting with former Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham?
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 […]
Wednesday links: Should the Steelers move on from Jalen Ramsey?
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. […]
Steelers projected to take boom‑or‑bust QB in early 2026 mock draft
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 […]
Stephen A. Smith bashes Steelers President Art Rooney II
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 […]
Steelers have some of the worst Super Bowl LXI odds
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 […]
Parish’s 2026 NFL Draft Gems Primer: A review of past work — Offense
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 […]
What would your first move of the offseason be as Steelers general manager?
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 […]
Let’s talk Steelers: Should Pittsburgh pick up Broderick Jones’ 5th-year option?
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 […]
Steelers given price tag for Mac Jones trade
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 […]
Steelers free agents 2026: Aaron Rodgers, Isaac Seumalo headline list
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 […]
Super Bowl LX open thread
It’s finally here: The 2025-26 NFL season finale. The NFC No. 1 seed Seahawks will be taking on the AFC No. 2 seed Patriots in the 60th Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. With a win, New England will break its tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most franchise Super Bowls […]
Cam Heyward’s cryptic tweet raises questions about his future with the Steelers
There is plenty of uncertainty within the Pittsburgh Steelers right now as to what exactly the roster will look like come week one next season under Mike McCarthy in his first year as head coach. Veteran defensive captain Cam Heyward would be entering his 16th season with the Steelers in 2026, but his latest tweet […]
Odds increasing on Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers had about as good of a season as they could have hoped when they signed Aaron Rodgers ahead of the 2025 campaign. They won the AFC North for the first time since 2020, and while it didn’t end the way they would have liked in the postseason, the team and their quarterback […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Bowled over
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). It’s Super Bowl weekend! The final game of the 2025 NFL season. (Go Seahawks!) This 4 pack of questions is here to get the conversation going, so let us know what you’re eating/drinking! 1: Do you have […]
Five teams that should trade for T.J. Watt
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been at a crossroads for some time now, but have managed to stay there without making a real decision on what direction for the better part of three years. They went from being one of the worst offenses in the NFL but still winning games against lesser oppoents of the strength […]
Ben Roethlisberger praises new Steelers assistant coach
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals shared one of the NFL’s most heated rivalries over the past decade, marked by physical play, intense emotions, and several infamous on-field incidents. Players such as Vontaze Burfict and Adam “Pacman” Jones became synonymous with the animosity between the two franchises, often drawing attention for controversial hits and post-whistle […]
Alex Highsmith hopeful Aaron Rodgers returns to Steelers in 2026
The possibility of Aaron Rodgers returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season continues to gain momentum, and linebacker Alex Highsmith is the latest player to publicly express optimism about the veteran quarterback’s future with the team. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy and the organization have made it clear they are open to a […]
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