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‘Confidence’: Germie Bernard Discusses Rookie Season Mindset
The pressure and demands that come with playing in the NFL can be overwhelming for some rookies, but Pittsburgh Steelers WR Germie Bernard seems ready to rise to the occasion. “It was just all about confidence for me,” Bernard said in an interview with Johnathan Hankins on his Bigtime Talks podcast. “It’s just knowing that […]
The Player Who Could Define Pittsburgh’s Offense In 2026
The trade acquisition of Michael Pittman Jr. grabbed all the headlines at the start of free agency, but it was another offensive addition who could end up making the biggest impact. RB Rico Dowdle has a chance to define the Pittsburgh Steelers offense in 2026. Dowdle runs with the same undrafted chip on his shoulder […]
Think The Steelers Aren’t All In? Here’s Proof
Pittsburgh sports fans are unfortunately used to the Pirates baseball franchise and its penny-pinching ways. For years, fans have been begging Bob Nutting to open his wallet, but for the last decade, the Pirates have ranked at the bottom of the league in payroll while star players like Gerrit Cole, Tyler Glasnow, Josh Bell and […]
90 In 30: Steelers 2026 Training Camp Preview Series — Robert Tonyan, Jaylen Warren, Darnell Washington
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 offseason practices concluded in the middle of June. Next up is the team’s annual training camp, which will get underway in late July at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Ahead of that, we will preview the team’s offseason roster three players at a time as part of a multi-post series. This […]
Steelers Rookie Germie Bernard Reveals Meaning Behind No. 17 Jersey
Germie Bernard’s first NFL jersey number comes with a fitting connection. The Steelers rookie chose No. 17 in honor of his favorite receiver, Davante Adams. As fate would have it, Adams also happens to be one of Aaron Rodgers’ favorite targets — and teammates — of all time. “I ain’t gonna lie, they had some […]
Study: Concerning Data About Pittsburgh’s Pass Defense
While researching the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, I came across a troubling stat that has haunted the defense during the past two seasons: completions allowed. To illustrate this, here is a visual of the Steelers’ all-time defensive history in completion rates allowed, along with pass attempts faced for context. Thanks to Stathead’s data, we see […]
CBS Sports Gives Steelers’ Top Offensive Trio Brutal Ranking
The Pittsburgh Steelers offense was hard to watch at times last season, but a CBS Sports panel sees it getting even worse. Ranking the NFL’s top offensive triplets — a list that was dominated for years by Pittsburgh’s Killer B’s — the Steelers’ trio of Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren and DK Metcalf came in at […]
Steve Smith Sees A Lot Of Green Bay In Steelers’ Wide Receiver Room
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a major need at the wide receiver position going into this offseason. Obviously, WR DK Metcalf is the top guy. However, three of the Steelers’ top five wide receivers in terms of targets from 2025 are gone. General manager Omar Khan and his staff had their work cut out for them. […]
Steelers Training Camp Battles — Nickel-And-Diming In The Secondary, Searching For A ‘Star’
With Steelers training camp just around the corner, we turn our focus to the roster and the battles ahead of us in the summer. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be taking a closer look at some of the roster battles that we expect to see unfold over the course of […]
Kaboly Sees ‘Better Coaches’ On McCarthy’s New Steelers Staff: ‘In A Better Situation’
Mike Tomlin’s resignation made it inevitable, but the Steelers have a nearly entirely new coaching staff. A better one, Mark Kaboly argues. Which is the goal, of course: to improve when you step into a new job. Pittsburgh likely had the option to re-sign most of its coaches but retained only two. For the better, […]
Steelers ‘Would Be Smart’ To ‘Take Some Snaps’ From T.J. Watt, Beat Writer Argues
Is a less-is-more approach with T.J. Watt the best for both the player and the Steelers? Ray Fittipaldo thinks so, espousing that theory this week. Going into his 10th season, Watt certainly has some wear and tear at this juncture. But with Pittsburgh boasting a deep outside linebacker room, should they be leaning more on […]
Would Max Iheanachor Failing To Start Constitute A Failed Rookie Season?
Would Max Iheanachor failing to start constitute a failed rookie season? The Steelers view Max Iheanachor as a long-term starter for them, but how soon does he need to begin his long-term venture? Many question his NFL readiness due to this lack of long-term playing background. At the college level, however, he has a more […]
McCorkle: The Best (And Worst) Scenarios For Every Steelers Rookie
NFL teams don’t have the luxury of waiting three years for first-round picks to develop anymore. Whether it’s fair or not, rookies are expected to contribute almost immediately, especially on teams expecting to win now like the Steelers. Predicting the outcome of rookie seasons can be tough. Just look at my guesses last May. Let’s […]
Depot After Dark: Narduzzi On Steelers, Five Iheanachor Facts, NFL’s Top Tight End
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for July 18. Narduzzi On Steelers Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi spoke with reporters yesterday, noting he enjoyed his close […]
‘We’re Doing What’s Best For The Team:’ Local Insider Sees Shift In Steelers’ Defensive Approach
For the Pittsburgh Steelers’ outside linebackers, strength comes in numbers. T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, and Nick Herbig are all capable starters but will need to share playing time. Exactly how those snaps are divvied up will be a storyline to watch. Herbig, fresh off a contract extension this offseason, will vie for reps against veterans […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,962)
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, every weekday at 5 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
Flashback: The Day Pittsburgh Drafted Casey Hampton
Continuing our brief offseason flashback series of some of the Pittsburgh Steelers most notable draft picks of the century. In 2001, the team made the rare move of trading down in the first round, slipping three spots from No. 16 to No. 19 in a deal with the New York Jets. A well-calculated move that […]
Beat Writer Explains Why Joey Porter Jr. Has ‘Good Leverage’ Over Steelers
As training camp approaches, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers remains the status of cornerback Joey Porter Jr.’s contract negotiations. Heading into the final year of his rookie deal, Porter is looking to take advantage of the exploding cornerback market while the Steelers look to lock him up before the cost rises […]
‘One Of The Toughest Things:’ Steve Smith Sr. Offers Advice To Germie Bernard Ahead Of Rookie Season
Rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard has a golden opportunity during his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. If he impresses early, he could become an immediate contributor on an offense in need of playmakers. For a young receiver, playing with Aaron Rodgers is no cakewalk, and Bernard will need to prove to Rodgers, along with […]
90 In 30: Steelers 2026 Training Camp Preview Series — Brandon Smith, Robert Spears-Jennings, Lorenzo Thompson
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 offseason practices concluded in the middle of June. Next up is the team’s annual training camp, which will get underway in late July at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Ahead of that, we will preview the team’s offseason roster three players at a time as part of a multi-post series. This […]
Will Omar Khan And The Steelers’ Draft Pick Streak Stay Alive?
Since Omar Khan became the Pittsburgh Steelers’ general manager in May 2022, no draft pick has been outright cut during final cutdowns. From 2023-2025, all 21 selections have either made the initial 53-man roster or landed on an injured list, like QB Will Howard, beginning his rookie year on injured reserve. This year could challenge […]
Kozora: Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 53-Man Roster Prediction (Pre-Training Camp)
My latest Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 53-man roster prediction. This is my updated version after conducting one shortly after the NFL Draft. The roster has undergone plenty of tweaks and changes since then. Camp and the preseason will offer plenty of information that will begin to solidify this prediction. Injuries will have an impact, too. For […]
The Alarming Trend Hurting The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense
Third-and-long is a defense’s best friend. Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers frequently and frustratingly struggled in those situations, offensive conversion rates were low. It remains the aim for any defense: let the pass rush pin their ears back and make the offense one-dimensional with a limited menu of concepts to call. Pittsburgh’s defense didn’t make […]
Entering Contract Year, Steelers OG Spencer Anderson Hires New Agent
Ahead of a critical season, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Spencer Anderson has hired a new agent. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Anderson has joined 1 of 1 Agency, as shared by the agency and by Anderson through his Instagram story. View this post on Instagram Anderson was previously represented by Vanguard Sports […]
Former GM Makes Snarky Comment In Predicting Only Way Aaron Rodgers Attends The Super Bowl
The Pittsburgh Steelers are far from anyone’s idea of Super Bowl favorites, but Mike Tannenbaum is virtually guaranteeing Aaron Rodgers won’t lead the franchise there in his final NFL season. He made the point clear with a sarcastic comment about Rodgers’ path to Super Bowl LXI this Valentine’s Day. “The only way he’s going to […]