Steelers Podcast - The Terrible Podcast

April 14, 2025 - For Episode 1,502 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses what S Nick Emmanwori could bring to the Steelers in year one if he becomes their first-round pick. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 14, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 119 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the recent injury news concerning New Orleans Saints Derek Carr and the impact that might have on quarterbacks being selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. We also discuss the likelihood of free agent QB Aaron Rodgers maybe being an option for the Saints. If the Steelers select a defensive lineman in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, could that player wind up being either Derrick Harmon out of Oregon or Kenneth Grant out of Michigan? What if both players are still on the draft board and the Steelers have to decide between the two? Which one is the best fit for the Steelers and why? Alex and I attempt to answer those questions. Alex released another positional draft study over the weekend and this one revolves around running backs. We go over the box checkers from that position group and much more as a result of his study. 2025 sets up to be a huge deciding season for Steelers T Broderick Jones. We discuss what a big 2025 year it is for Jones and some of the areas he must improve him based on his first two seasons with the Steelers. We also discuss how it's hard to be bullish on the Steelers 2025 offensive line until we see more out of the unit. Alex recently wrote about members of the 2025 draft class that have NFL bloodlines, so we go over that list of players during this show as well. This 103-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. As usual, we end this episode by answering a few email questions we have received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 13, 2025 - For Episode 1,501 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why bringing in Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders for a pre-draft visit doesn't necessarily mean that the Steelers will draft him. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 12, 2025 - For Episode 1,500 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why he doesn't think it makes sense for the Steelers to trade George Pickens this offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 11, 2025 - For Episode 1,499 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses defensive line being back on the Steelers’ first-round board following Derrick Harmon’s pre-draft visit with the team. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 11, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 118 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 having Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders in for a pre-draft visit on Thursday and how that trip to the facility supposedly went. On Wednesday, Steelers OLB T.J. Watt had a post on Instagram that went viral, so we discuss all of the commotion that produced. Alex and I dive into whether Watt really was trying to send some sort of message with that picture that lacked context or narration. We also discuss the likelihood of Watt being trading and him ultimately signing a contract extension at some point this summer. I go over why I believe Watt will sign an extension this offseason as it relates to the Steelers projected cash spending in 2025. We also discuss what Watt might be looking for in a contract extension in both APY and cash flow. The Steelers have three additional pre-draft visitors on Friday, so Alex and I roll over that list of three players. We also total up the number of visitors so far and how many we expect to have come to Pittsburgh next week. We also discuss the Steelers having a pro day dinner at Michigan not long ago and the significance of that. Alex released another positional draft study on Friday and this one revolves around cornerbacks. We go over the one player that checked every box for what the Steelers look for as well as others that just missed the cut by one box. The Steelers seem primed to draft a running back this year, so Alex and I discuss the 2025 draft class at that position. We each name our top fits for the Steelers at that position. What is the value of free agent QB Aaron Rodgers at this point? Alex and I go over an outsiders’ value on Rodgers and much more related to him as we wait to see if he'll sign with the Steelers. This 119-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. As usual, we end this episode by answering a few email questions we have received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 10, 2025 - For Episode 1,498 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney makes the case for Rutgers OT Hollin Pierce to be a guy the Steelers should eye in the 2025 NFL Draft. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 9, 2025 - For Episode 1,497 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora reacts to the news of the Steelers bringing in QB Shedeur Sanders for a pre-draft visit and what it means about their interest at the position. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 9, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 117 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 reportedly having Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders in for a pre-draft visit this week. We discuss everything related to Sanders and the Steelers possibly even drafting him this year in the first round. We discuss the risks and rewards related to drafting Sanders. The Steelers pre-draft visitor list grew again on Wednesday, so Alex and I discuss the players in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. One of those players is Oregon DL Derrick Harmon and so we discuss what a big deal that is. Alex recently posted another draft history study on Wednesday, and it revolves around what the Steelers look for at the wide receiver position. We go over the five players that checked all of the boxes in his study and a few others that just missed that list as well. The Steelers recently re-signed T Calvin Anderson to a two-year contract so we review the numbers and layout associated with that deal. Alex also released a new mock draft on Wednesday, so we go through all six of his selections for the Steelers and the reasoning behind each one of them. NFL draft analyst Dane Brugler released his annual draft guide on Wednesday, so Alex and I review several rankings at various positions that he has. This 111-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. As usual, we end this episode by answering a few email questions we have received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 8, 2025 - For Episode 1,496 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the Steelers must keep swinging at the QB position in the draft until they find a franchise guy, even if that initial swing might be on Day 3. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 8 – Ep. 50: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss the re-signing of OT Calvin Anderson and where the remaining veteran FA signings could come throughout the rest of the offseason including EDGE and CB. For the next topic, we discuss the Steelers' recent pre-draft visitors and whether or not we are concerned about the lack of first-round defensive linemen so far with only nine visits remaining. We walk through all 24 visitors so far and discuss trends that could matter come draft day. For the third topic, we discuss the Steelers' shortened OTA experience. Will they still have their annual Kennywood/Dave & Buster's outing with four fewer sessions? We also briefly touch on the Hard Knocks rule change and discuss whether the Steelers could be forced to appear on the training camp version so soon after the in-season version last year. To wrap things up we answer a listener questions about the comp pick system and a project quarterback to consider. Thank you for joining us for this 40-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

April 7, 2025 - For Episode 1,495 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle is concerned with the lack of first-round D-linemen on the pre-draft visitor list so far. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 7, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 116 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing Alabama QB Jalen Milroe being invited to the 2025 NFL Draft. We discuss the possibility of Milroe being a first-round selection this year and if he could be in play for the Pittsburgh Steelers at the 21st overall selection. Alex and I go over the Steelers Friday pre-draft visitors that included Texas WR Matthew Golden. We talk about the significance of Golden coming to Pittsburgh for a visit and the likelihood of him being the Steelers selection at 21st overall. The Steelers have yet to bring in several of the top defensive linemen in this year's draft class for facility visits and we discuss the significance of that. Alex and I go over a lengthy list of players in this year's draft class as it relates to each possibly being guaranteed to be selected within the first 20 picks. In short, we attempt to build a list of players we believe will be off the board when the Steelers pick in the first round. Is Oregon DL Derrick Harmon worthy of a first-round selection? Alex and I debate his pre-draft status after going back through some more tape on him. Alex has started his annual series on what the Steelers look for in the draft at certain positions and his first post is up on Monday on the defensive linemen group. We go over the list of players that check all of the boxes and more. Alex has watched a few more wide receivers in this year's draft class and that leads to us discussing players from that position group we firmly believe could be in play at 21st overall in the first round of this year's draft. The Steelers have named two pre-draft visitors for Monday, so Alex and I make sure to go over those players in this show. This 100-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. As usual, we end this episode by answering a few email questions we have received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 6, 2025 - For Episode 1,494 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why a less than spectacular performance in 2024 isn't a reason to trade Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 5, 2025 - For Episode 1,493 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why he thinks the Steelers shortening OTAs is a good decision. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 4, 2025 - For Episode 1,492 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the importance of understanding that teams select people, not just prospects, when it comes to the NFL Draft. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 4, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 115 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Josh Carney and Ross McCorkle both sit in for Alex Kozora, who is limited with an upper body injury. We start this show by going over a recent debit to the salary cap that the Pittsburgh Steelers received on Thursday that revolves around former WR Mike Williams. I explain why that debit came as a surprise. While we are all waiting for free agent QB Aaron Rodgers to make his decision, the three of us discuss his possible contract asking price and especially on the heels of Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith agreeing to a two-year extension on Thursday. We also talk about where the Steelers are most likely to select a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft and if they would dare consider picking one in the first round. The Steelers have had several more pre-draft visitors at their facility since our Wednesday show so the three of us go over that full list of players. Texas WR Matthew Golden, who many believe will be a first-round selection this year, was one of those recent visitors so we discuss his trip to Pittsburgh and what it might mean. All three of us discuss several members of the wide receiver and running back draft class this year as it relates to the Steelers. Might the Steelers really consider trading WR George Pickens during the draft? We discuss that possibility during this show as well. Josh posted a new mock draft version on Friday morning so the three of us review his six selections for the Steelers. Later in this Friday show, the three of us discuss the Steelers offseason practice schedule that was released on Thursday. Additionally, we discuss if the Steelers might break out another alternate uniform during the 2025 regular season. Would Hard Knocks dare feature the Steelers in 2025? We discuss the possibility of that happening during this show as well. This 98-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 3, 2025 - For Episode 1,491 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney credits Steelers owner Art Rooney II for saying what needed to be said about the Aaron Rodgers saga. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 2, 2025 - For Episode 1,490 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why Steelers RB Jaylen Warren is among the players facing the most amount of pressure in 2025 and what this season means to him. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 2, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 114 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing what all Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II had to say on Tuesday during his media session at the NFL's owners’ meetings in Florida. Rooney talked about where things currently sit with the team's pursuit of free agent QB Aaron Rodgers, the recent rule proposals that were voted on, and how he feels the team has done in free agency to date. We discuss several of those topics he commented on and more. The NFL's official records will finally incorporate All-America Football Conference statistics moving forward so Alex and I briefly discuss that bit of news to come out on Tuesday. Will the Steelers do anything with K Chris Boswell this offseason when it comes to his 2025 contract year? Alex and I attempt to answer that question and what things the Steelers might do should they decide to give Boswell more money in 2025. With the 2025 NFL Draft taking place later this month, Alex and I start to have more nuanced talks about the position groups. During this Wednesday show, Alex and I discuss the 2025 wide receiver draft class as it relates to the more prominent players. Moving on, we talk about where the Steelers might select a wide receiver in this year's draft, the type of wide receiver they might draft, and much more. We also discuss a few more wide receivers in this year's draft class we will be efforting to learn more about this next week. Later in this episode, Alex and I numerically rate the need at every position when it comes to the Steelers and the 2025 NFL Draft. It's a fun little exercise overall. This 135-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

April 1, 2025 - For Episode 1,489 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that trying to ban the Tush Push is a waste of time and would punish innovation and toughness. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1 – Ep. 49: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle dive into the latest on Aaron Rodgers and his throwing session with WR DK Metcalf. We also talk about Mike Tomlin's relaxed stance on a deadline and Art Rooney II's slightly harsher stance. For the next topic, we discuss the various options for the Steelers in the first round of the draft. Is quarterback, running back, or wide receiver in play for No. 21 overall? We give our opinions and what we are hearing from various insider reports. For the third topic, we talk about the NFL rule changes coming out of the owner's meeting this week and how the Steelers voted on certain issues. To wrap things up we answer a question about the offensive tackles influencing Rodgers' decision. 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 31, 2025 - For Episode 1,488 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses Omar Khan's confirmation of something many Steelers fans have been hoping for — a clear focus on the future. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 31, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 113 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the early morning news that free agent QB Arron Rodgers had a throwing session with new Pittsburgh Steelers WR Dk Metcalf over the weekend. With the 2025 NFL owners’ meetings underway in Florida, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan have both conducted media sessions to start this week. Tomlin has had several since Sunday, so we parse everything that he had to say during all of them. That includes his comments on Rodgers, Metcalf, and other players on the roster. We go over a few things that Khan reportedly said during his Monday media session as well. Alex and I discuss the similarities and differences between Metcalf and WR George Pickens based on things Tomlin said during his interviews. We also discuss the Steelers having full confidence in QB Mason Rudolph should Rodgers ultimately decide not to sign with the Steelers. How big of need to the Steelers have at the cornerback position when it comes to the 2025 NFL Draft? Alex and I attempt to answer that question. We also discuss whether it is a slam dunk to expect the Steelers to select a wide receiver in the first two days of the 2025 NFL Draft. Will the Tush Push play get banned this week? Should divisional winners get a home playoff game? Alex and I address those two questions during this show as well. With the 2025 pro day circuit starting to wind down, Alex and I recap several other sightings of members from the Steelers at various pro days since our last episode. This 95-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 30, 2025 - For Episode 1,487 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why she thinks the Steelers are setting a problematic precedent by letting Aaron Rodgers string them along. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 29, 2025 - For Episode 1,486 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why he doesn't buy that the Pittsburgh Steelers could consider drafting a running back in the first round. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 28, 2025 - For Episode 1,485 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Steelers recent Pro Day tour to the Dakotas and the interesting prospects those unheralded schools offer the 2025 NFL Draft. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 112 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the latest buzz concerning Alabama QB Jalen Milroe and the Pittsburgh Steelers potentially selecting him in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. We discuss the likelihood of that happening in addition to other quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft that the Steelers could potentially select at any point. The 2025 pro day circuit is starting to wind down and all eyes are on whether HC Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan will show up at the Mississippi one on Friday. We discuss Tomlin and others being at the Notre Dame pro day on Thursday. Alex also continues to wonder if the Steelers might strongly consider selecting a safety in the first round of this year's draft. We move on to recap several other sightings of members from the Steelers at various pro days since our last episode. The details related to several previously unreleased contracts of signed Steelers players are now known so Alex and I recap that extensive list. We also go over the Steelers 2025 salary cap situation as the team sits in real-time during this show. Finer details of the contract that QB Russell Wilson signed with the New York Giants are also now known so Alex and I go over several of his incentives for 2025. A few rule change proposals have been made this offseason, so Alex and I briefly discuss that topic. We also discuss the Steelers bringing in three free agent long snappers for workouts this past week. 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 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