Steelers Podcast - The Terrible Podcast

March 27, 2025 - For Episode 1,484 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the Steelers need to give Aaron Rodgers an ultimatum -- either sign, or go retire. This has dragged on long enough. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 26, 2025 - For Episode 1,483 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the range and type of running back the Steelers are poised to select during the 2025 NFL Draft. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 26, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 111 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing QB Russell Wilson signing with the New York Giants on Tuesday. We discuss Wilson's deal and thus his exit from the Pittsburgh Steelers after just one season. Alex and I discuss the one-year that Wilson played in Pittsburgh and what likely resulted in him not re-signing with the team this offseason. We also roll back to comments made in late January by Steelers president Artt Rooney II concerning his hope being that the team would re-sign one of Wilson or QB Justin Fields this offseason. With Wilson off to the Giants, Alex and I discuss the Steelers' current compensatory draft pick situation for 2026. We talk about the possibility of the team having a total of four third-round draft picks in 2026 should Wilson and Fields both have solid 2025 seasons for their new teams. We also discuss the possibility of the Steelers ultimately being able to trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft to select a first-round quarterback. With Wilson now out of the picture, Alex and I discuss what that means for QB Aaron Rodgers possibly finally landing with the Steelers in the very near future. Will we get a decision within the next two weeks when it comes to Rodgers' future? We discuss that topic as we all wait to see if he'll be the team's next starting quarterback. We move on to discuss the Steelers claiming OL Lecitus Smith off waivers from the New England Patriots a few days ago. We also discuss the news that free agent WR Terrace Marshall recently came in for a visit. As expected, the Steelers have a large contingent at the Ohio State pro day on Wednesday, so we discuss that news and the Wednesday report that HC Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan met with three notable players from that school on Tuesday night. Hall of Fame CB Mel Blount was on the latest episode of the Ben Roethlisberger podcast, so Alex and I discuss a few blunt things that he had to say about the Steelers organization. This 81-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 25, 2025 - For Episode 1,482 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that Jalen Milroe should generate as much excitement for Steelers fans as Justin Fields once did, should they land the Alabama product. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 25 – Ep. 48: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle dive into another discussion on Aaron Rodgers given his meeting ot the Steelers on Friday. We discuss contingency plans at the quarterback position and explain how certain (or not) we are that Rodgers will ultimately choose Pittsburgh. For the next topic, we deep dive into the Steelers comp pick strategy for 2026 and how it likely informed their free agency plan. Is the comp pick windfall a sign of things to come for the Steelers' draft plans of the future. What are they planning to do with the extra draft capital? Can the Steelers get a fourth draft pick from Russell Wilson? For the third topic, we discuss some comments made by Cameron Heyward on his podcast this morning about recruiting DK Metcalf and scouting D-line prospects like Michigan's Kenneth Grant. To wrap things up we answer a pair of questions from listeners. Thank you for joining us for this 35-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 24, 2025 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 24, 2025 - For Episode 1,481 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses the Steelers' outlook for the 2026 compensatory pick formula and why that's great news looking ahead. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 24, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 110 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, which was recorded late Sunday night, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers brining free agent QB Aaron Rodgers for a six hour visit on Friday. We discuss Rodgers fit in Pittsburgh, what his relationship with Steelers OC Arthur Smith might be like and much more. The quarterback free agents shrunk by one on Friday as Jameis Winston is signing with the New York Giants. We discuss what that might mean for QB Russell Wilson at this point. Could Wilson ultimately sign with the Cleveland Browns after the 2025 MNFGL Draft and cost his former team some compensatory draft pick value? Alex and I discuss that notion as well as the possibility of Wilson and former QB Kenny Pickett landing on another team together. Alex and I discuss how the Rodgers' visit on Friday prevented Steelers HC Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan from attending the Michigan pro day. We also discuss the possibility of the Steelers still selecting a quarterback in the middle rounds of 2025 NFL Draft. Are the Steelers still primed to select a defensive lineman in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft? We have that discussion. Alex and I also discuss the pro day schedule for this week and where we might see certain members from the Steelers' organization at. This 77-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 23, 2025 - For Episode 1,480 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains that building through the draft should still be the cornerstone of the Steelers plan. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 22, 2025 - For Episode 1,479 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark talks about why it may not be feasible for the Steelers to draft a quarterback in the middle rounds. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 21, 2025 - For Episode 1,478 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains the several reasons why the Big 12 Pro Day doesn't work and why the old-school model of individual school Pro Days should return. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 21, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 109 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing a few more players that the Pittsburgh Steelers have now signed to contracts since our last episodes on Wednesday. That list of players includes CB James Pierre, OLB Jeremiah Moon, and DT Esezi Otomewo. The new and detailed contract numbers for new Steelers WR DK Metcalf were released Thursday night so Alex and I make sure to recap everything related to that deal. We go over the guaranteed money, layout and much more when it comes to Metcalf's new contract. With the Metcalf numbers now known, I provide an educated projection as to where the Steelers now sit when it comes to their 2025 salary cap situation. We go over the list of players we're awaiting actual contract numbers for. We also discuss where the Steelers now roughly sit from a cash spending perspective. We also talk about the future signing of a veteran quarterback to an expensive contract and how that will impact both the salary cap and cash spending totals. Steelers OLB T.J. Watt is still expected to get a new contract at some point during this offseason so Alex and I again address the impact that should have on the team's salary cap and cash spending totals. Are the Steelers now done with the bulk of significant offseason roster additions? We discuss and attempt to answer that question during this show. Former Steelers RB Najee Harris recently made some interesting comments to a Los Angeles media outlet about his time spent in Pittsburgh. We go over those comments and see if Harris had grounds for making them. As usual, Alex and recap the Steelers latest pro day signings as part of this show. This 88-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 20, 2025 - For Episode 1,477 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says the Steelers are doing well to add experienced veterans to the DL in free agency, even if it's not the splash moves many hoped for. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 19, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 108 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday afternoon episode, Alex Kozora and I get together for our second offering of the day and only because there is some important news to discuss related to new Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf. On Wednesday, former NFL agent Joel Corry of CBS Sports passed along some interesting early details related to the new contract that Metcalf signed with the Steelers after the team traded for him. Corry reported that Metcalf's new deal with the Steelers includes the first two years of it being fully guaranteed. We discuss the significance related to that portion of the contract when it comes to Steelers' precedents that we have seen for over two decades now. Alex and I discuss what Metcalf’s new contract might mean moving forward when it comes to the Steelers getting lucrative deals done with players. While we don’t yet have the full layout of Metcalf's new deal, Alex and I discuss possible signing bonus and the new 2025 salary cap charge that the contract might have. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 19, 2025 - For Episode 1,476 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why fans should start considering the Steelers drafting a safety higher than anyone is currently thinking. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 19, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 107 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers failed attempt at signing free agent FB Kyle Juszczyk, who ultimately signed back with the San Francisco 49ers. We discuss the reports that the Steelers offered Juszczyk more money and why he likely turned that down to return to the 49ers. The Steelers reportedly signed free agent S Juan Thornhill, formerly of the Cleveland Browns, on Monday so Alex and I talk about what he brings to Pittsburgh. We also talk about the Steelers re-signing DL Isaiahh Loudermilk on Tuesday and what that means to that position group ahead of this year's draft. Will the Steelers re-sign a few more of their own unrestricted free agents in the coming week or weeks? We discuss a few of those players that might re-sign on the cheap. We are obligated to pass along the latest rumblings on free agent QB Aaron Rodgers during this show and we get that topic covered. We also discuss what Steelers DT Cameron Heyward said about Rodgers and Pittsburgh's ongoing quarterback search on his latest podcast episode. The Steelers reportedly had a big dinner with Alabama QB Jalen Milroe prior to his Wednesday pro day, so Alex and I discuss the significance of that. We discuss where Milroe is likely to go in the 2025 NFL Draft and if the Steelers will ultimately draft him or another quarterback at some point this year. We also discuss another Alabama that was reportedly at that pro day dinner on Tuesday night. The Steelers are staying busy on the annual pro day trail, so Alex and I discuss DB coach Gerald Alexander going to South Carolina to put S Nick Emmanwori through his drills. Is it possible that the Steelers will draft a safety in the first round this year? What about in the first four rounds? Alex and I attempt to answer those questions. The Oregon pro day took place on Tuesday and the Steelers only had one scout there, according to reports. We discuss that pro day some and a few more that other members of the Steelers' scouting department were spotted at since our last episode. Alex posted his second mock draft of 2025 on Wednesday, so we go over each one of his selections. We also discuss the state of the Steelers' tackle depth chart later in this show as well. This 100-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 18, 2025 - For Episode 1,475 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney agrees with Cameron Heyward regarding a pitch to sign with the Steelers and believes that Aaron Rodgers needs to make a decision one way or another. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 18 – Ep. 47: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle kick things off with everybody's (least) favorite topic. What's the latest with Aaron Rodgers? We give a high-level overview of where things stand and why this could drag on for a lot longer. We also weigh in on Mason Rudolph joining the team and whether he should just be the starter. For the next topic, we discuss all of the various free agent moves including two signings on the defensive line, a running back, and three new players in the secondary. We discuss how these signings fit in and whether that will change the Steelers draft plans. To wrap things up, we discuss Jeremy Fowler's report that the Steelers were "all-in" on Justin Fields and they gave a very competitive offer to him. Thank you for joining us for this 34-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 17, 2025 - For Episode 1,474 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle explains why the Steelers can get similar or better production out of Mason Rudolph than they did with Russell Wilson last season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 17, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 106 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly agreeing to terms with free agent DL Daniel Ekuale, formerly of the New England Patriots. Alex and I break down what Ekuale brings to the Steelers defensive line room, what is contract level is likely to be, and whether his acquisition impacts the team's draft plans. Former Steelers DL Larry Ogunjobi will miss the first six games of the 2025 NFL regular season for the Buffalo Bills due to a PEDs suspension, so Alex and I discuss his situation. We wonder if the Steelers knew about the forthcoming suspension for Ogunjobi prior to cutting him last week. The Atlanta Falcons have decided to keep QB Kirk Cousins for at least a little bit longer as his 2026 roster bonus of $10 million has been exercised by the team as a result of the team not cutting him by today. Was this a smart move by the Falcons? Will they eventually trade him? Alex and I have a meaty discussion on that topic that includes some differences in opinions. The Cincinnati Bengals have finally signed WR Ja'Marr Chase and WR Tee Higgins to meaty contracts as of Sunday night, so Alex and I discuss those two deals. We discuss the byproduct of those two deals that the Bengals consummated and what it means for them on the defensive side of the football. We also talk about why the Higgins contract numbers might be the most intriguing to see once they are fully known. Alex and I discuss the several types of guarantees that are sometimes included in the contracts of NFL players with the main focus of that discussion being on injury guarantees versus full guarantees. Some interesting college pro days are scheduled for this week, so Alex and I go over a few of them. We also talk about what the Steelers’ presence at the Mississippi pro day might be later this month. This 88-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 16, 2025 - For Episode 1,473 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander discusses why the Steelers shouldn't reach for a QB in this year's NFL draft who isn't the long term answer, no matter how slim the FA options are. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 15, 2025 - For Episode 1,472 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why he'd be in favor of the Steelers bringing back Russell Wilson, even if Aaron Rodgers remains unsigned, if this situation continues to drag out. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 14, 2025 - For Episode 1,471 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora shares his thoughts on the team signing veteran CB Darius Slay and why, despite his age, he likes the addition. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 14, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 105 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers signing QB Mason Rudolph to a two-year, $8 million contract. We discuss Rudolph’s return to Pittsburgh, his spot on the depth chart, how fans now view him, and much more. The saga with former Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers unfortunately continues as of Friday so Alex and I discuss the latest reports associated with him. Is there a chance that Rodgers actually decides to retire? Is there still a chance he signs with the Minnesota Vikings? We discuss his ongoing situation in addition to the latest on free agent QB Russell Wilson, who reportedly is visiting the New York Giants on Friday. In addition to signing Rudolph on Thursday, the Steelers also re-signed WR Scotty Miller and WR Ben Skowronek. We discuss the possibly contracts they both received and their roster chances moving on into the offseason. The Steelers also officially signed CB Darius Slay and CB Brandin Echols since free agency started so Al ex and I discuss what those two players bring to Pittsburgh. We also discuss the impact both signings might have on the Steelers selecting a cornerback in the 2025 NFL Draft. There is more 2025 pro day news to pass along in this show, so Alex and I recap the latest sightings related to the Steelers and that includes HC Mike Tomlin and others showing up at Clemson again on Thursday. This 91-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 13, 2025 - For Episode 1,470 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney reacts to the Mason Rudolph signing as the Steelers reunite with a familiar face. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 12, 2025 - For Episode 1,469 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora reacts to the Steelers trading for WR DK Metcalf and reminds how uncharacteristic of a splash that is for the franchise. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 12, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 104 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers agreeing to terms with former Philadelphia Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell. We discuss the potential contract numbers, Gainwell's play, and what he adds to the Pittsburgh’s offense. Former Steelers DT Larry Ogunjobi and WR Van Jefferson both have new homes as of Wednesday morning, so Alex and I discuss those forthcoming transactions and the reported contract terms. We also go over the finer details related to the one-year contract that former Steelers RB Najee Harris will sign with the Los Angeles Chargers. The annual pro day cycle continues on and on Wednesday morning we had our first sighting of Steelers HC mike Tomlin at Georgia. We discuss that sighting and other places that we have seen Steelers staff members in attendance as of Wednesday morning. The Steelers are still waiting on QB Aaron Rodgers to make his decision ahead of the New York Jets officially releasing him. Alex and I discuss what is known and not known when it comes to the Steelers’ ongoing quarterback search. Might Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins be an option for the Steelers if Rodgers decides against signing with Pittsburgh? Alex and I discuss his contract situation and much more. Later in this show, Alex reviews his list of the best available unsigned unrestricted free agents that fit with the Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 11 – Ep. 46: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle kick off the show talking about the blockbuster trade for WR DK Metcalf. What does that mean for George Pickens? Is the contract value good for the Steelers? What does this mean for the offensive philosophy? We weigh in on all that and more. For the next topic, we discuss the Steelers' QB conundrum as Justin Fields opted to sign with the New York Jets. With the options seemingly coming down to Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson we discuss the pros and cons of both quarterbacks and what we would like to see happen. We also talk about all of the players that have departed the team in free agency and the compensatory windfall the Steelers are set to receive in the 2026 NFL Draft, which could possibly be used in pursuit of their future franchise quarterback. Has the DL and CB markets passed the Steelers by? We discuss their other reported signings and more. To wrap up the show, we answer a question about double-dipping at running back in the draft. Thank you for joining us for this 36-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 11, 2025 - For Episode 1,468 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the Steelers missing on big names at DL speaks to the market at the position more than the Steelers' lack of urgency. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 11, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 103 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the latest concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers following a busy Monday around the NFL. We go over QB Justin Fields agreeing to terms with the New York Jets on Monday and what that contract reportedly looks like. We go over other aspects of the Steelers not re-signing Fields. It certainly seems like the Steelers are now down to QB Aaron Rodgers or QB Russell Wilson at this point, so we discuss that topic quite a bit. We go over what a fair market value might be for Rodgers right now. We also discuss whether Wilson might be the better choice on the heels of the Steelers trading for WR DK Metcalf on Sunday. The Steelers agreed to terms with LB Malik Harrison, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens, on Monday so we discuss what he brings to Pittsburgh and the contract he will reportedly sign. We also discuss how his addition played a part in LB Elandon Roberts agreeing to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night. We discuss what Roberts signed for as well. The Steelers seem poised to sign CB Darius Slay after the Philadelphia Eagles officially release him, so we discuss what his addition to the team might mean. Monday was a busy day for the Steelers when it comes to them having several of their unrestricted free agents agreeing to terms with other teams, so we go over that list of players. The Steelers have built a large compensatory draft pick value so far this offseason, so we address that topic during this show. We also address the Steelers releasing DT Larry Ogunjobi on Monday in addition to the team re-signing C Ryan McCollum and placing a second-round restricted free agent tender on RB Jaylen Warren. This 97-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 10, 2025 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 10, 2025 - For Episode 1,467 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says he would be disappointed if the Steelers traded George Pickens and robbed fans of the dynamic duo at wide receiver. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 9, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 102 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, which was recorded late Sunday night, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing Pittsburgh Steelers trading for Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf on Sunday afternoon. We discuss the early details related to the Metcalf deal as well as the early reported numbers related to a new contract he will supposedly sign once the trade is made official. We discuss Metcalf's play to date, the kind of player he is and what he brings to the Pittsburgh offense. With Metcalf coming to Pittsburgh, is there a greater chance now that the Steelers re-sign QB Russell Wilson, his longtime teammate in Seattle? We address that possibility, and all of the latest rumors, reports and speculation related to who the Steelers will sign to be their top quarterback in the coming days. Are the Steelers done adding wide receivers this offseason? Could WR Tyler Lockett or WR Darius Slayton or someone else be added to the room these next few weeks? If another notable wide receiver addition happens, is there a chance that WR George Pickens could be traded before the 2025 NFL Draft? Alex and I address all of those questions during this show. We also discuss what keeping Pickens might mean for the Steelers' offense in 2025. Wirth the Cleveland Browns now making DE Myles Garrett the new highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL, we discuss what that might mean for the Steelers and OLB T.J. Watt. Is Watt still guaranteed to own the top spot whenever he signs his new extension this offseason? When will that happen? We discuss the topic thoroughly. We end this show by talking about other notable news from around the NFL that has happened since our last show on Friday. This 55-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 9, 2025 - For Episode 1,466 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why the quarterback position is the first domino in free agency for the Steelers, and why they need that to happen soon. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 8, 2025 - For Episode 1,465 on this Saturday afternoon, Josh Carney believes the Steelers need to lean into the Karl Dunbar connection and come away with one of Milton Williams or Jonathan Allen in free agency next week. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 7, 2025 - For Episode 1,464 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora offers one last review of the Steelers' free agency outlook and the positions the team could address starting next week. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 7, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 101 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers getting ILB Cole Holcomb to agree to a cut in pay to stay on the roster. As a byproduct of Holcomb's contract being reduced, Alex and I have a meaningful debate about what that might mean when it comes to the Steelers potentially re-signing ILB Elandon Roberts, who is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent still. There is more news to report when it comes to the offseason wide receiver movement around the NFL, so Alex and I recap the latest for that position group and how it relates to the Steelers. We go over Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf now being available on the trade market and the Jacksonville Jaguars trading WR Christian Kirk to the Houston Texans on Thursday. We also discuss the Seahawks cutting WR Tyler Lockett. Alex and I rank the likely-to-be-available wide receivers for the Steelers to choose from these next few weeks. The Las Vegas Raiders have now signed DE Maxx Crosby to a lucrative contract extension so Alex and I discuss that transaction and the impact it could have on the Steelers signing OLB T.J. Watt to an extension this offseason. We also go over what J.J. Watt said on The Pat McAfee Show about his brother's contract situation on Thursday. The Steelers had three pre-draft visitors in town on Thursday, so Alex and I go over those three players, one of which being Louisville QB Tyler Shough. We discuss whether the Steelers are likely to bring in more quarterbacks for pre-draft visits in the coming weeks. Alex has released his free agent wish list for defensive players ahead of the new league year getting underway, so we make sure to review his selections later in the show. With the NFL's legal tampering period set to begin on Monday, Alex and I give our final thoughts, hopes, and things we will be watching for next week when it comes to the Steelers. This 105-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 6, 2025 - For Episode 1,463 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney calls the Cole Holcomb restructure a win-win for the Steelers and for Holcomb, even with it being a surprising move. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 5, 2025 - For Episode 1,462 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the value of the NFL Combine and how we should examine and view the testing and on-field workouts. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 5, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 100 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the growing list of wide receivers that could be available to the Pittsburgh Steelers at the start of the league year. This includes us talking about WR Darius Slayton and WR Davante Adams, just to name a few. Will the Steelers have any interest in former Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay? We discuss his availability. We also discuss the availability of QB Sam Darnold after it was reported that the Minnesota Vikings did not use the franchise tag on him.' Is there a possibility that Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders falls in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft? Alex and I discuss Dane Brugler recently mocking Sanders to the Steelers at 21st overall. Former NFL agent Joel Corry recently predicted the free agent market values of Steelers QB Justin Fields and RB Najee Harris, so we review those during this show. Alex has built an offensive free agent want list for the Steelers, so we review the players he listed on it. Alex and I also go over our individual predictions for the several Steelers players who are set to become free agents next week. We tell you which ones we think might re-sign. This 118-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 4, 2025 - For Episode 1,461 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says the Steelers should stay away from repeating history and avoid Darius Slay in free agency. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 4 – Ep. 45: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle talk about their biggest takeaways from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. We discuss the positions that the Steelers showed the most interest in and also some positions they surprisingly didn't have interest in. What could their formal meetings mean for their plans in free agency? We dive into all of that and more. We then discuss the clock ticking down on a quarterback decision with free agency starting next week. We offer our opinions on who will be retained and a possible timeline for that decision. For the final topic, we discuss some of the biggest takeaways from GM Omar Khan's combine media tour including DL takeways, George Pickens talk, the Najee Harris decision and more. We wrap up the show answering a listener question about the types of players the Steelers look for along their defensive line. Thank you for joining us for this 41-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 3, 2025 - For Episode 1,460 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses the Steelers' apparent lack of interest in offensive linemen at the combine and what that could mean for free agency. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 3, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 99 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the Los Angeles Rams reportedly keeping QB Matthew Stafford on a reworked deal. We also discuss the fallout from this as it relates to the quarterback market and available options for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The San Francisco 49ers have now agreed to trade WR Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders, so we discuss that deal. We also discuss the likelihood of the 49ers now trading WR Brandon Aiyuk and if the Steelers will have any interest in dealing for him. Alex and I go over the Steelers need at the wide receiver position and how Davante Adams is likely to be on their want list when and if the New York Jets cut the veteran in the coming week. We also go over a few other veteran wide receiver targets the Steelers might sign or trade for as the new league year draws closer. Alex and I sort through all of the latest quarterback rumblings around the league and that includes more talk about market values for Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. With the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine now in the books, Alex and I roll through the rest of the position groups as it relates to standout performers and players the Steelers might have serious interest in drafting. We discuss the things we did not like to see at this year's combine and much more related to results and measurables. This 115-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 2, 2025 - For Episode 1,459 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about how the NFL Combine 40-yard dash is entertaining but doesn't always translate to NFL success. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 1, 2025 - For Episode 1,458 on this Saturday afternoon, Alex Kozora reacts to the report card handed out to the Pittsburgh Steelers new Strength & Conditioning staff and why that matters so much for the team. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 28, 2025 - For Episode 1,457 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses his concern with the NFL Combine and the steady increase of prospects opting out of most if not all of the week's events. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 28, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 98 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the NFL finally setting the salary cap number for the 2025 regular season and what that means currently for the Pittsburgh Steelers. We discuss the large amount of salary cap space the Steelers and the likelihood that OLB T.J. Watt could sign a contract extension sooner rather than later this offseason. We also discuss what the Steelers plan of action might be this offseason for K Chris Boswell should they address his contract. With the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine now underway, Alex and I discuss the first three position groups that participated in the on-field portion of the event on Thursday. That means we discuss the defensive linemen, edge rushers and linebackers at the combine quite a bit. Is Oregon DL Derrick Harmon the leader in the clubhouse right now when it comes to him potentially being the Steelers' first round pick in 2025? We discuss that possibility. We go over the lengthy list of formal interviews that we know so far that the Steelers are reportedly logging at this year's combine. We go over the possibility of the 49ers trading WR Brandon Aiyuk this offseason and also address the latest quarterback rumblings around the NFL. This 82-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 27, 2025 - For Episode 1,456 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney makes the case for why a possible trade for veteran CB Jaire Alexander makes some sense for the Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 26, 2025 - For Episode 1,455 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora recaps and reacts to Steelers GM Omar Khan's comments throughout his Tuesday media tour at the NFL Combine. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices