Steelers Podcast - The Terrible Podcast

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

February 26, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 97 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing all that Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan had to see during his numerous interviews that took place on Tuesday at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Khan was asked to answer several questions concerning various topics on Tuesday, so Alex and I pour over the most important responses he gave. We discuss Khan's responses to the quarterback situation, WR George Pickens moving forward, a possible contract extension for OLB T.J. Watt as well as the current health of several players. We also talk about the Steelers' expected free agency plans based on what Khan said Tuesday. T Broderick Jones playing left tackle in 2025 is also discussed. After spending a lot of time on Khan's Tuesday media rounds, Alex and I discuss the possibility of the Steelers adding a prominent offensive lineman in free agency this offseason based off of a Tuesday report on a podcast by Brian Baldinger of the NFL Network. The NFLPA release their annual NFL Team Report Cards on Tuesday midway through our Wednesday show, so Alex and I go over where the Steelers rank in the various categories. We spend a lot of time discussing Steelers owner Art Rooney II ranking 29th overall in the Ownership category of the NFLPA report card. This 82-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

February 25, 2025 - For Episode 1,454 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney reacts to Steelers GM Omar Khan's comments regarding having the resources to swing big along the defensive line this offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 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

February 24, 2025 - For Episode 1,453 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses why he'd like to see Calvin Austin III receive a contract extension this offseason to keep him in Pittsburgh beyond 2025. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 24, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 96 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to the Pittsburgh Steelers signing free agent TE Donald Parham Jr. to a one-year contract over the weekend. We go over what kind of player Parham is and his chances of making the Steelers' 53-man roster this offseason. We also discuss the details related to his one-year contract as well. There's been a lot of buzz concerning Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford the last several weeks, so Alex and I discuss the possibility of him landing in Pittsburgh via a trade in the next few weeks. We discuss how intriguing it would be to see Stafford in a Steelers' uniform and if we both ultimately think he winds up being traded by the Rams. Steelers GM Omar Khan will make his usual media rounds at that annual NFL Scouting Combine this week, so Alex and I discuss several topics he might be asked to discuss. We go over a few questions we would like Khan to be asked in the coming days and if we'll get any usable information out of him while he is at the combine. Alex and I will have plenty to talk about this week with the Scouting Combine getting underway and so we discuss several position groups and individual players we look forward to watching over the course of the next several days. Will the Steelers sign a cornerback or two in free agency this offseason? Alex rolls through an exciting list of free agent cornerbacks the Steelers might have interests in over the course of the next several weeks. This 93-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We also answer a few more listener questions at the end of this episode and those create a little more discussion to boot. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 23, 2025 - For Episode 1,452 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander examines whether it's worth it for the Steelers to spend a first-round draft pick on a running back this year. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 22, 2025 - For Episode 1,451 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why the team signing Donald Parham Jr. could signal that the team isn't content at tight end and could look to make further changes at the position. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 21, 2025 - For Episode 1,450 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora shares perspective on CB Joey Porter Jr. and why he might be better than currently perceived by fans and analysts. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 21, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 95 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I go all over the place with our discussions and down several crazy rabbit holes. We start this show with a quick conversation about an NFL Pro Bowl or All-Star game that could come close to rivaling what the NHL just did with their 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament. The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly have some level of interest in signing Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb this offseason so Alex and I discuss whether that would be a smart move. We discuss the fungibility of the running back position, the valuer of Chubb within that, as well as the 2025 draft class at the position. We discuss the probability of the Steelers drafting a running back this year in the first two rounds. We now have a range for the NFL's 2025 salary cap number as of Wednesday, so Alex and I go over that news. We also discuss what that range means for the Steelers. Alex and I also discuss cap and cash differences in this show and how both relate to the Steelers this offseason. How active will the Steelers be this offseason in signing outside free agents? Alex and I work through an exercise of free agent needs by position groups as it relates to possible number of players ultimately signed with APYs greater than $10 million. We discuss whether Steelers' fans might be expecting too much this offseason when it comes to higher quality, and thus more expensive, outside free agent additions. Does Steelers WR George Pickens need a veteran mentor in the wide receiver room this offseason? Also, should Pickens really be expecting to get a top five wide receiver contract this offseason? Alex and I have discussions about those two questions. Should the Steelers get in a hurry this offseason when it comes to them signing OLB T.J. Watt to a contract extension? Alex and I have a discussion about that question during this show as well. This 118-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We also answer a few more listener questions at the end of this episode and those create a little more discussion to boot. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 20, 2025 - For Episode 1,449 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says a potential signing of Nick Chubb in free agency for the Steelers would feel like a downgrade at RB. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 19, 2025 - For Episode 1,448 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora reacts to the multi-day news cycle of the Steelers and QB Trevor Lawrence and the worst side of the sports industry that was revealed. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 19, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 94 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 recent hiring of Scott McCurley to be the team’s new coach for the inside linebackers. Alex recaps why it is that he’s a bit underwhelmed by the hiring and much more. We also discuss how it looks like the Steelers' 2025 coaching staff is now set. The Steelers recently terminated the contract of OLB Preston Smith so Alex and I go over that expected transaction. We briefly discuss the salary cap savings the move produced, what is likely next for Smith, and if he could possibly return to Pittsburgh later in the offseason. On the heels of Smith being jettisoned, Alex and I go over the Steelers 2025 salary cap situation as of Tuesday night. We also discuss the effective salary cap space the Steelers have based on forthcoming costs as well as a cash spending outlook for the team. The Steelers will need to decide if DT Larry Ogunjobi will stay on the roster by March 15 as that is when he is due a $3 million roster bonus. With that big decision forthcoming, Alex and I discuss the pros and cons of releasing Ogunjobi and everything that should go into that decision-making process. The Steelers are likely to give a restricted free agent tender to RB Jaylen Warren in the next three weeks, so Alex and I go over the two main options related to that forthcoming decision. We discuss the pros and cons of giving Warren just a right-of-first-refusal restricted tender and the possibility of the team signing the running back to a contract extension at any point during the offseason. We also discuss key dates related to restricted tendering during the offseason. There's been a few more quarterback rumors this past week that have included the Steelers with the main one centered around Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence. We briefly discuss how nothing related to Lawrence possibly landing in Pittsburgh via a trade this offseason makes sense. This 97-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We also answer a few more listener questions at the end of this episode and those create a little more discussion to boot. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 18, 2025 - For Episode 1,447 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says the Steelers have plenty of options to pursue at the WR position this offseason via free agency and trade. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb. 18 – Ep. 44: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and I talk about Mike Tomlin's influence on avoiding the middle of the field on offense based on a discussion from Steelers insider Mark Kaboly on 93.7 the Fan. We weigh in with our thoughts on how much autonomy Arthur Smith has over the offense, and whether it's a quarterback issue with the Steelers not having a top passer in quite some time. We then discuss the running back room and whether or not we think the Steelers will retain Najee Harris. If they don't will they come to regret it like many of the 2024 FA running backs last year? We discuss the deep running back class and many other related topics. For the final topic, we dive into a report that Justin Fields is intrigued by the New York Jets' roster and there could be some mutual interest there. Could it be difficult to lure him back, and could his interest from other teams push them back to Russell Wilson? We discuss all of that and more. We wrap up the show answering a listener question about the Steelers' QB evaluation process. 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

February 17, 2025 - For Episode 1,446 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle pushes back on the idea that physical training camps have anything to do with the Steelers' late-season struggles. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 15, Episode 93 of the Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Joe Clark sits in for Dave Bryan, who will return for Wednesday's show. Joe and I begin by discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers releasing EDGE rusher Preston Smith. We explain why it was an expected move, if he could possibly return, and the state of the team's outside linebackers now. We then discuss the hire of Scott McCurley to be the team's new inside linebackers coach, replacing the departed Aaron Curry. Joe and I go over McCurley's coaching history, his strong links to Mike McCarthy, and our overall feelings about the hire. Joe and I spend the rest of the show discussing 2025 NFL Draft prospects we recently watched. Joe discusses why Maryland DT Jordan Phillips could be an option for Pittsburgh on Day Two of the draft. He also shares thoughts on Syracuse QB Kyle McCord and if he likes McCord or Ohio State's Will Howard more. I run through the player profiles written in the last few days, discussing Syracuse RB LeQuint Allen's unique traits and if undersized Western Kentucky DB Upton Stout can carve out an NFL role. This 65-minute episode also addresses several other topics, including Joe's thoughts on LB Patrick Queen, CB Joey Porter Jr., and DL Keeanu Benton's best NFL fit. Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 16, 2025 - For Episode 1,445 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander looks at the pros and cons of the Steelers taking a wide receiver in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 15, 2025 - For Episode 1,444 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why he doesn't understand why anyone with the Steelers would want to bring Russell Wilson back for another year. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 14, 2025 - For Episode 1,443 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the possibility of the Steelers trading up for a 2025 NFL Draft QB like Miami (FL)'s Cam Ward and why the team has to at least begin that thought process now. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 14, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 92 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and Ross McCorkle get to talking about the Trevor Lawrence trade rumors which turned out to be false before diving into a deeper conversation on the team's QB options. We then move on to discussing the coaching changes including DB coach Gerald Alexander and the personality that he brings to the team. Is Joey Porter Jr.'s development part of the objective given a stagnant year two? We weigh in on that and more. We then dive into a conversation on draft prospects including quarterbacks, running backs, defensive ends, and many others to discuss some of the players we have both written up scouting reports on. This 90-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

February 13, 2025 - For Episode 1,442 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says it's hard to have much optimism for the Steelers entering an offseason with so many holes to plug, and coaching decisions already dampening the mood. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 12, 2025 - For Episode 1,441 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the departures of Steelers positional coaches Aaron Curry and Grady Brown and the disappointment he feels from these moves. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices