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‘Mike Tomlin Hangover:’ Steelers Players Struggling To Adjust To Mike McCarthy, Insider Claims
For 19 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers knew what to expect with Mike Tomlin in the meeting room, on the practice field and on the sideline. Now, they’re adjusting to an era without him. Mike McCarthy has a similarly long coaching resume but a different background and style. It might be creating growing pains in itself. […]
T.J. Houshmandzadeh Blasts ‘Fat Boy’ Mike McCarthy For How He’s Handled Joey Porter Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to face the Cincinnati Bengals amidst the never-ending Joey Porter Jr. saga. Porter hasn’t played yet this season. He said he’s dealing with a back injury, but that’s probably just a cover for a hold-in. Porter and the Steelers couldn’t agree on a contract extension, which reportedly frustrated the corner. […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,030)
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week at 5:30 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, Jake Brockhoff, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
After ‘Good’ Week Of Practice, DK Metcalf Feeling ‘Focused’ Ahead Of Bengals Matchup
The Pittsburgh Steelers head into Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals needing much more from their WR1. DK Metcalf hasn’t lived up to his price tag through the first season and some change of his Steelers contract and faces a tough Cincinnati secondary as he looks to bounce back in Week 3. However, he says […]
Bengals’ Week 3 Thursday Injury Report: Two Key Defenders Remain Out Of Practice
The Cincinnati Bengals released their injury report ahead of their Week 3 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it looks the same as it did Wednesday. DT B.J. Hill and DT Jonathan Allen remain out of practice, as does WR Andrei Iosivas, who was placed on IR. Hill played in the Bengals’ Week 1 win […]
Steelers’ Week Three Thursday Injury Report: Two Players Miss, Dunker Has Knee Injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their Thursday injury report ahead of their Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Per the team’s latest update, two players failed to practice: RB Rico Dowdle (toe) and ILB Cole Holcomb (personal). Five others were limited: OG Gennings Dunker (knee), CB Joey Porter Jr. (conditioning), CB Jamel Dean (ankle), […]
Former NFL DL’s Bold Prediction For Week 3 Is Aaron Rodgers ‘Will Outperform’ Joe Burrow
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a tall task in front of them this week. They face the Cincinnati Bengals, who are currently 2-0 and atop the AFC North. While it’s still early in the season, the Bengals look like they’re firing on all cylinders, including on defense. Meanwhile, the Steelers look like the same team that […]
‘I Never Really Struggled Against Them:’ Porter Relishes Facing Bengals’ Top Two Receivers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to take on the Cincinnati Bengals, badly needing a rebound after a disappointing Week 2 showing. Unfortunately, this is going to be a tough team to get well against. The Bengals have a lot of talent on both sides of the ball. And passing game led by Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr […]
Joe Greene Shares Which Super Bowl Win Means Most To Him
Joe Greene has four Super Bowl rings, each with their own story and journey. All four are special but the first one is impossible to top. Celebrating his 80th birthday Thursday, Greene appeared on 93.7 The Fan to share why the first Super Bowl means so much to him. “I was thinking about that just […]
Watch: The Depot Dive (Episode 116)
Sept. 24 – Ep. 116: For this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and I recap the Pittsburgh Steelers’ ugly 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots. We discuss the defense’s solid showing and the offense’s continued futility. How can it improve, and will it? We each weigh in. Next, we discuss the offensive […]
Joey Porter Jr. Denies Report He Requested Trade From Steelers
News of Joey Porter Jr. requesting a trade out of Pittsburgh is apparently news to Joey Porter Jr. Speaking to the media Thursday after practice, Porter denied previous reports that he asked the Steelers to trade him. “No, I didn’t,” Porter said via beat writer Mark Kaboly, repeatedly shaking his head as the question was […]
‘I Don’t Know:’ Porter Unsure If He’ll Play Against Bengals, Cites Two Reasons Why He Hasn’t Played
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been without CB Joey Porter Jr. for their first two games of the season as he deals with a back injury. Porter originally landed on the PUP list with a back injury and missed all of training camp, and his designation on the regular-season injury report has gone back and forth […]
‘Bengals Could Effectively Retire Aaron Rodgers’: Analyst Thinks Week 3 Could Mark Beginning Of The End For QB
Aaron Rodgers returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers for one final season, feeling like they can win a Super Bowl. However, they haven’t met that standard through the first two games of the year. The Steelers’ offense has struggled mightily, with Rodgers taking a beating against the New England Patriots in Week 2. Analyst Sam Monson […]
Ask Alex: Steelers Mailbag
Welcome back to your weekly Pittsburgh Steelers mailbag. As always, we’re here for the next hour to answer whatever is on your mind. To your questions! Felipe Brites: What is the maximum we could get for Porter now? Is there a possibility they still renew his contract in this season (I know it is not modus […]
‘Doing A Good Job’: Daylen Everette Making Strides In Practice, Mike McCarthy Says
The Steelers came out of the 2026 NFL Draft with a massive rookie class. So it’s natural some of them have flown a little more under the radar. One player who certainly fits that bill is Daylen Everette. Despite being drafted on the same day as Germie Bernard, Drew Allar and Gennings Dunker, Everette hasn’t […]
‘Best Wednesday We’ve Had’: McCarthy Notes Improved Practice After Feeling Off Last Week
The old adage of practice how you play doesn’t always have a direct correlation, but it did for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Mike McCarthy admitted he should have seen last Sunday’s poor performance coming after feeling it in practice the week before. Things weren’t crisp on offense and that carried over into the […]
‘Omar Khan’s Phone Has Been Ringing’: Insider Offers Odds Of Joey Porter Jr. Trade
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 3 game is almost here, and they still have no idea whether or not Joey Porter Jr. is going to play. Porter has been dealing with a back injury since training camp, but that’s likely a cover for a hold-in. He wants a contract extension, but he and the Steelers couldn’t […]
‘Does Not Make Enough Plays’: DK Metcalf’s Contract Starting To Look ‘Really Bad’, Fittipaldo Says
The Pittsburgh Steelers sacrificed a second-round pick and a whole lot of money to bring DK Metcalf onboard ahead of the 2025 season. Although he had a couple great games in his first year as a Steeler, it never felt he lived up to that price. He certainly isn’t through the first two games of […]
Former NFL CB ‘Super Impressed’ With New-Look Steelers Defense Under Patrick Graham
The offense under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy is horrendous, and it has the Pittsburgh Steelers’ outlook looking rather bleak, at least in 2026. But through two weeks there is one positive that fans and media members can hold onto with the Black and Gold. The defense has been very good, even without No. 1 […]
Steelers Reporter Cites Reason For O-Line’s ‘Lack Of Physicality’
The Pittsburgh Steelers put up only three points against the New England Patriots last Sunday. In fact, the Patriots’ defense outscored the Steelers. The offense performed horribly, and that’s why the Steelers lost in embarrassing fashion. Head coach Mike McCarthy shouldered the blame after the Steelers dropped to 1-1. He talked about the volume of […]
Steelers Must ‘Start Shifting Snaps’ From Roman Wilson To Germie Bernard, Willie Colon Says
When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Germie Bernard in the second round of the draft this year, the pressure felt like it was immediately turned up on Roman Wilson. The latter held Bernard off through training camp and in the preseason thanks to an impressive connection with Aaron Rodgers. However, as we’ve seen with Wilson before, […]
Study: The Most Painful Numbers Of Pittsburgh’s Offense
The Pittsburgh Steelers offense has been painful to watch. Today I wanted to share some harsh facts through stats that must improve to turn things around. First, here are some topics our crew has covered in recent posts: Two Reasons Why the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Offense Is Struggling How The Steelers’ Pass Protection Failed Against the […]
‘You Can See The Chemistry Eroding’: Former WR Worries Aaron Rodgers Is Losing Patience
Aaron Rodgers has publicly backed some of his teammates through their mistakes, but there’s only so much grace he can give when the same errors keep happening. Especially when those errors result in his 42-year-old body getting folded up like a lawn chair from behind. Former NFL WR Andrew Hawkins worries that is starting to […]
Mike McCarthy Details Why Steelers’ Deep Passing Game Isn’t Working
The Steelers have been one of the worst deep passing offenses in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers’ nine attempts without a completion are five more than the next on the list, Jameis Winston—a backup. The blame certainly doesn’t fall squarely, however, or even mostly, on his shoulders. On Wednesday, HC Mike McCarthy tried to break down […]
‘Age Was Painfully Obvious’: Aaron Rodgers Plummets In Latest QB Rankings
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ reunion with Mike McCarthy was supposed to be a good one. So far though it’s been rockier than expected. After putting together a strong performance in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons that was way better than the final stat line showed due to drops, Rodgers came out of the […]
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