Steelers Podcast - The Terrible Podcast

July 5, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 151 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by talking about a recent play-action stats study that I completed which focused on the two-year history of new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Alex and I go deep into our expectations for the Steelers' offense in 2024 when it comes to play-action usage and that should be favorable for the team's two new quarterbacks. Alex recently finished an outlook for passing touchdown distribution in 2024 with Arthur Smith now installed as the team's new offensive coordinator so we get some mileage out of that discussion. What does Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith need to work on in 2024? Alex and I have a long discussion about him and what we expect the Steelers' sack output to be in 2024. We also have brief discussion about pressures versus sacks. Alex and I then discuss the next nine players in my 90-In-30 series that has been running on the site for the last few weeks. The nine players we discussed late in this show are CB Thomas Graham Jr., OT Devery Hamilton, OL Anderson Hardy, RB Najee Harris, OL Nate Herbig, OLB Nick Herbig, DT Cameron Heyward, TE/FB Connor Heyward, and Highsmith. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 91-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions from listeners that we have received since Tuesday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 4, 2024 - For Episode 1,218 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney predicts that wide receiver Scotty Miller will be the breakout player at training camp for the Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 4, 2024 - Episode 14 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle kick things off by talking about our teams we put together for the All-Time Steelers draft along with other Steelers Depot contributors. We discuss how we went about building our teams and chose our favorite squads from the bunch. For the second topic, we discuss the outlook for the the defensive line, and debate whether the Steelers need to look to free agency next offseason due to their failures at drafting and developing the position over the years. In honor of the 4th of July, we briefly talk about our favorite cookout options on a lighter note to end the show. Thank you for joining us for this 23-minute abbreviated holiday 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 future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 3, 2024 - For Episode 1,217 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers still needing to announce who will replace Bill Hillgrove in the booth as the team's new radio play-by-play announcer. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 2, 2024 - For Episode 1,216 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney believes that defensive lineman Cameron Heyward is under the most pressure entering training camp in July. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 2, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 150 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by talking about a recent post I did on new Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson and his deep passing performance last season as a member of the Denver Broncos. Alex recently posted a video about the play of Steelers ILB Elandon Roberts in 2023 so we go over his findings and he might fit into the 2024 defensive plans and especially if fellow ILB Cole Holcomb is fully healthy to start the regular season. Some early 2024 over/under rushing yardage lines are now out for Steelers running backs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren so Alex and I have a discussion about those odds and the expected output for each player this upcoming season. San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk made an appearance on the latest episode of The Pivot Podcast, so Alex and I discuss a few things he had to say during that interview. Alex and I then move forward to discuss the next nine players in my 90-In-30 series that has been running on the site for the last few weeks. The nine players we discussed late in this show are S Jalen Elliott, OT Troy Fautanu, DT Breiden Fehoko, QB Justin Fields, OL Joey Fisher, WR Dez Fitzpatrick, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, OC Zach Frazier, and TE Pat Freiermuth. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 93-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions from listeners that we have received since last Friday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 1, 2024 - For Episode 1,215 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle makes the case for Rod Woodson as the best cornerback of all time. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 30, 2024 - For Episode 1,214 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why this training camp is crucial for Calvin Austin III to show he is more than just fast. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 29, 2024 - For Episode 1,213 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why he thinks Russell Wilson is the better option for the Steelers over Justin Fields and expresses confusion over why the national media seemingly wants Fields to start. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 28, 2024 - For Episode 1,212 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses one problem with the sports media world on a national level, either ignoring big sports moments or celebrating a lack of knowledge of the events they cover. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 28, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 149 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by talking about the verdict of the antitrust lawsuit against the NFL and their Sunday Ticket package. We go over what that verdict means at this point, how litigation is likely to be tied up in the courts for several more years, and what the eventual fallout of it all might be. Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson recently worked out with Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf, so we go over the little bit of noise that created on social media. Alex recently wrote about three stats related to the Steelers that must improve in 2024 so we go over that list. We discuss if we expect the Steelers to make strides in all three of those statistical areas. I have started to look at the projected cash spending for the Steelers in 2025 so I go over my findings with Alex. We talk about how 2025 spending could be shaped by a hefty quarterback contract next offseason and possibly several contract extensions getting done prior to the start of the 2024 regular season. Are there any offensive linemen currently on the Steelers roster and deep on the depth chart that could surprise this summer? Alex and I talk about a few of them and their individual outlooks later in this show. Alex and I then move forward to discuss the next six players in my 90-In-30 series that has been running on the site since last week. The six players we discuss late in this show are FB Jack Colletto, OT Dylan Cook, WR Jacob Copeland, OG James Daniels, RB Daijun Edwards, and S DeShon Elliott. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 80-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions from listeners that we have received since Tuesday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 27, 2024 - For Episode 1,211 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the Steelers' search for a play-by-play voice is getting a bit concerning, and that time is winding down quickly before the preseason opener. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun. 27, 2024 - Episode 13 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle start off the show by talking about recent Pat Freiermuth buzz claiming he has looked great during the spring practices. We discuss how the TE position could help fill the receiving void left by no true WR2, and talk about which TEs could make the final 53-man roster. For the second topic, we briefly touch on Brandon Aiyuk's recent meeting with the San Francisco 49ers that insiders say went well, and discuss if we could see any big trades happen this summer. We then move on to discussing the offensive tackle competition with Broderick Jones reportedly starting out on the left side at training camp. Will Troy Fautanu win the Week 1 job at right tackle over Dan Moore Jr.? Several of us at Steelers Depot did an "All-Time Draft" of Steelers players to make full rosters, so we talk about the first few picks we made. We discussed our editor Scott Brown's new book he helped write with Dick LeBeau and George von Benko titled "Legendary" and why you should grab a copy as soon as possible! https://www.triumphbooks.com/legendary-products-9781637273968.php 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 future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 26, 2024 - For Episode 1,210 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the two directions GM Omar Khan and the Pittsburgh Steelers can go with their running back philosophy. An old or new-school approach. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 25, 2024 - For Episode 1,209 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says the Steelers are making the right call ahead of training camp with Broderick Jones at LT and Troy Fautanu and Dan Moore Jr. battling on the right. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 25, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 148 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by talking about more recent transactions made by the Pittsburgh Steelers, which included WR Jacob Copeland being signed, and DL Willington Previlon being claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons. Alex and I take a look at the Steelers' cash spending so far this offseason and if the team will potentially spend $20 million or more ahead of the 2024 regular season getting underway. We discuss where such amounts of cash might be spent if indeed the team makes it to the $20 million more mark. We go over the latest concerning the outlook for Steelers' tackle situation for the start of training camp based on recent reports. We also briefly discuss former Steelers WR James Washington attempting a comeback. Alex recently did another study on the size of the Steelers' coaching staff, so we discuss his findings that he wrote about. There's updated news on San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk to pass along on Tuesday so Alex and I make sure to do that. Our very own Scott Brown has a new book out, so Alex and I make sure to promote "Legendary" during the middle of this episode. You can purchase that new book about former Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and his 2008 defensive at this link. You can also receive 30 percent off the purchase by using the promo code: Steel30. With my annual 90-In-30 series now in full swing, Alex and I discuss six more players that I have previewed ahead of training camp. The six players we discuss late in this show are CB Kalon Barnes, OL Tyler Beach, DT Keeanu Benton, CB Beanie Bishop Jr., K Chris Boswell, and WR Marquez Callaway. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 111-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions from listeners that we have received since Friday, most of which are about RB Najee Harris and his contract situation. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 24, 2024 - 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

June 24, 2024 - For Episode 1,208 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle looks at the Steelers' schedule and the potential for T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith to face several rookie tackles. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 23, 2024 - For Episode 1,207 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander looks at the team's recent history of passing success and failure and how to work around the lack of a clear WR2. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 22, 2024 - For Episode 1,206 on this Saturday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why the NFL's AFC North version of Hard Knocks combined with the Pittsburgh Steelers backloaded divisional schedule are not coincidences. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 21, 2024 - For Episode 1,205 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora wonders why the Steelers waived S Trenton Thompson, who impressed in his year with the team as a reserve defensive back. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 21, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 147 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I start things off by talking about the recent transactions made by the Pittsburgh Steelers which included the waiving of S Trenton Thompson and the contract termination of WR Denzel Mims. We also discuss how the Steelers might go about filling those two open roster spots. With the Steelers now poised to take part in Hard Knocks in 2024 as part of the AFC North being covered in-season, I weigh in on my thoughts related to the topic and if I think it would serve as being a distraction to the team. Mike Greenberg of ESPN had an interesting hot take on GetUp! a few days ago that Alex and I decide to dissect completely. The New England Patriots finally got RB Rhamondre Stevenson signed to a contract extension on Thursday and on the heels of that happening, Alex and I discuss what that deal may or may not mean when it comes to the Steelers potentially signing RB Najee Harris to an extension this summer. Alex and I go over my contract prediction for Harris, if he will hold-in at training camp, and whether each of us would give him the proposed deal. Alex and I have a good debate about the process and decisions the Steelers have gone through this offseason as it relates to Harris and his fifth-year option for the 2025 season being declined. We also give our gut predictions on how we think Harris' contract situation will play out by the start of the 2024 regular season. With my annual 90-In-30 training camp series now underway as of Thursday, Alex and I go over the first six players that I have covered so far in those two posts. Those six players discussed are DT Montravius Adams, QB Kyle Allen, OL Spencer Anderson, DB Grayland Arnold, WR Calvin Austin III, and CB Anthony Averett. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 110-minute episode, and we end it by answering several questions from listeners that we have received since last Friday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun. 20, 2024 - Episode 12 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark open up with the news of HBO's Hard Knocks covering the AFC North, including the Steelers, for the in-season version of series this upcoming season. We discuss the possible upsides and downsides of being on the show and talk about which players we think could become the stars on-screen. We then discuss some recent roster moves with the Steelers parting ways with WR Denzel Mims and S Trenton Thompson. What could the corresponding roster moves be, and could the Steelers take ESPN columnist Aaron Schatz's advice to reunite with CB Ahkello Witherspoon. For the third topic, we each offer up our three most-anticipated players to watch at training camp beginning at the end of next month. We wrap up talking about negative reports on Justin Fields and Roman Wilson coming out of Spring practices and whether we are concerned with either player. 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 future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 20, 2024 - For Episode 1,204 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that Sean McVay's comments about T.J. Watt should put an end to any potential debate about Watt's true impact. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 19, 2024 - For Episode 1,203 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the lawsuits the NFL is facing and the unusual spot commissioner Roger Goodell and the league finds themselves in this offseason. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 18, 2024 - For Episode 1,202 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney is very encouraged by the start that new wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni appears to be off to with the Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 18, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 146 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday episode, Alex Kozora and Ross McCorkle start by discussing the Steelers being included in the in-season version of HBO's Hard Knocks in 2024 that will cover the AFC North. We talk about what we are most excited for in the series, whether or not the NFL was intention with the Steelers' backloaded divisional schedule, and how (if at all) this could affect the team. We then move into a discussion on Justin Fields after some recent reports indicated he didn't have the most impressive Spring practices. What does his future look like with the team? Will he sign an extension prior to the 2024 season? We talk about these questions and more. Some other reports have come from multiple different Steelers beat writers on rookie WR Roman Wilson looking less ready than expected to contribute in the 2024 season. We talk about these reports and weigh in if there is any level of concern this early on. We also talk about Calvin Austin III, who has been receiving glowing reports from media, coaches, and his peers throughout the Spring. The next thing on the NFL schedule for the Steelers is training camp starting in late July, so we briefly discuss some players we are most looking forward to seeing in Latrobe. To wrap up the show, we talk about the latest chapter in the Brandon Aiyuk saga with a social media post saying the San Francisco 49ers don't want him anymore. Is this just the latest negotiation tactic, or could this thing finally be starting to ramp up? Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 66-minute episode. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 17, 2024 - For Episode 1,201 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says that it cannot be assumed that Justin Fields' issues will be fixed with a change of scenery and new coaches. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 16, 2024 - For Episode 1,200 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about the potential for a long term deal in Pittsburgh for Najee Harris and why it might look like a poker game. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 15, 2024 - For Episode 1,199 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark talks about wanting to hear from the position coaches more often than we do and enjoying the insight they provide about their rooms. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 14, 2024 - For Episode 1,198 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora hopes and wishes for the Pittsburgh Steelers to create a true draft weekend documentary like so many other NFL teams are already doing. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 14, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 145 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, which was recorded late Thursday evening Alex Kozora and I start by discussing several of the comments made by Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan during his Thursday afternoon interview on 93.7 The Fan. Khan talked a little about the team's decision to not pick up the fifth-year option on RB Najee Harris in May in addition to saying the team still could work out a contract extension with the former first-round draft pick. We go over the likelihood of Harris signing an extension before the 2024 regular season and much more related to things Khan said about the running back. Khan also talked about the addition of CB Cameron Sutton on Thursday and how the team has no idea if a suspension is coming for the player. Khan also gave us several other talking points to discuss related to players. With the Steelers 2024 mandatory minicamp now finished, Alex and I discuss several notable things that came out of the three-day session. We discuss the side rookie OT Troy Fautanu is likely to play. We also discuss the overall health of the Steelers coming out of their annual mandatory minicamp with a lot of our focus being on whether ILB Cole Holcomb will be ready to practice once training camp gets underway in July. Several of the Steelers defensive coaches talked on Thursday so we go over what DC Teryl Austin and others on that side of the football had to say during their media sessions. We talk about the slot cornerback position, the usage of S Minkah Fitzpatrick in 2024, and the early summer development of third-year DL DeMarvin Leal. There’s been quite a bit of praise for rookie ILB Payton Wilson these last several days so Alex and I focus on that topic in this show. We also talk a little bit about second-year offensive lineman Spencer Anderson seemingly moving to guard primarily this offseason. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 80-minute episode and we end it by going over some silly major media comments made these last several days. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 13, 2024 - For Episode 1,197 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that second-year defensive lineman Keeanu Benton is the player he is most excited to see come training camp. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun. 13, 2024 - Episode 11 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark open up with a discussion on the Steelers players receivers currently on the roster, and focus in on some comments made about Calvin Austin III by Justin Fields and Zach Azzanni. We wonder if Austin can provide WR2 production for the Steelers and whether he has been underutilized with the Steelers' poor offensive system last season. We also talk about George Pickens saying that he will be deployed in the slot more often than in the past. We then move into Mike Tomlin's extension and discuss the wide range of reactions people are having to the news. We offer our own opinions on the matter and whether or not we think Tomlin will get back to playoff wins over the course of his new contract. For the third topic, we discuss some top NFL analysts that have recently offered up rather bullish sentiments on the 2024 Steelers. We weigh in on those comments and whether we agree that the Steelers are the "team to beat" in the AFC North this season. For a small bonus topic, we discuss the trash talk that could be coming from the Steelers' defense based on some comments made by Patrick Queen. We wrap up the show with a listener question about the tackle competition. Thank you for joining us for this 31-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 future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12, 2024 - For Episode 1,196 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses comments made by WRs Coach Zach Azzanni about third-year receiver Calvin Austin III, noting his spring progression that could give him a leg up on a messy wide receiver battle. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 144 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers getting HC Mike Tomlin signed to a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season. We discuss if we think the extension was worthy and if both of us still believe that Tomlin has what it takes to lead the team to another Super Bowl championship. Alex and I also look at Tomlin's biggest perceived mistakes to date and if the head coach would be willing to develop another rookie quarterback as soon as next season should both of the team's current top-two quarterbacks, Russell Wilson, and Justin Fields, not work out in 2024 for whatever reasons. The Steelers finally signed C Zach Frazier to his rookie contract on Monday, so Alex and I look at some important details related to that deal. On Tuesday, new Steelers OC Arthur Smith spoke to the media with the team's mandatory minicamp now underway, so Alex and I discuss several things that he had to say. We also discuss what all several other Steelers coaches and players had to say on Tuesday and that includes us going over what special teams coordinator Danny Smith had to say concerning the NFL's new kickoff rule. Some really positive comments about Steelers WR Calvin Austin III came out on Tuesday so Alex and I spend time discussing that topic. The Steelers have a new look to their scouting department, so Alex makes sure to recap the recent comings and goings in that section of the organization. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 92-minute episode and we end it by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 11, 2024 - For Episode 1,195 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the 3-year extension for Mike Tomlin was well deserved, but now it's time for him to get over the hump in the playoffs. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 10, 2024 - 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

June 10, 2024 - For Episode 1,194 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle makes the case for why Alex Highsmith could have a career season in 2024. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 10, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 143 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing what all that new Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith had to say in his recent sit-down interview with Missi Matthews of steelers.com. After discussing several topics that Smith hit on, Alex and I discuss what lies ahead in 2024 for new Steelers QB Russell Wilson and what areas he needs to excel in to help the team's offense. We discuss Wilson's intermediate passing game outlook in 2024 and how a strong running game and use of play-action can hopefully make that improve some. It sounds like former Steelers CB Steven Nelson is retiring so Alex and I hit on that tidbit in this show. With one Steelers draft pick still unsigned, Alex and I go over the team’s 2024 salary cap situation as it sits right now. We discuss the several different ways the team can attack the remainder of the offseason from a cap and cash spending perspective. With the UFL season starting to wind down, Alex and I discuss several former Steelers players from that league that are likely to wind up on teams come training camp time. We discuss if any of them have chances of winding up back on the Steelers. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 72-minute episode and we end it by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 9, 2024 - For Episode 1,193 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains whether Cam Heyward's injury history should be a factor in the decision to extend him beyond 2024. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 8, 2024 - For Episode 1,192 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark expresses his frustration with Cameron Sutton's comments to the media on Wednesday and looks at whether things will work out with him in Pittsburgh. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 7, 2024 - For Episode 1,191 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora reviews and celebrates the career of long-time Steelers college scout Phil Kreidler, who retired after 33 seasons with the team, highlighting the important role he and the Steelers’ scouts have played. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 7, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 142 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing the 2024 training camp schedule that the Pittsburgh Steelers released earlier in the day. We go over some things that changed this year and most notably the fact that 10 of the practices will start earlier than usual. New Steelers CB Cameron Sutton met the media on Wednesday, so we discuss what all he had to say and how a lot of his phrasing related to his ongoing legal situation probably could have been better. Longtime Steelers scout Phil Kreidler has now retired so that story gets a little bit of attention from us on this Friday. While the Steelers have yet to sign rookie OC Zach Frazier, we discuss why that transaction should happen soon. That discussion leads to us talking about guaranteed contracts and other CBA-related matters. 2024 win totals for the Steelers are briefly discussed in this episode on the heels of Sports Info Solutions releasing theirs on Thursday. Alex and I check in on some wide receiver news around the NFL and talk a little bit about the San Francisco 49ers still possibly trading WR Deebo Samuel before the start of the 2024 regular season. Washington Commanders S Jeremy Chinn made it known recently that he turned down an offer to sign with the Steelers back in March, so we address those comments some in this show. Several Steelers players had interesting comments this week as the team finished their OTA practices, so Alex and I go over several of those. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 107-minute episode and we end it all by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 6, 2024 - For Episode 1,190 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney explains his deja vu with discussions on Minkah Fitzpatrick and his standing among the NFL's best safeties, similar to before the 2022 season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun. 6, 2024 - On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark dive right into what was a busy news week for the Steelers. Cameron Heyward ended his very brief holdout, so we discuss why he returned and what that means for the negotiation process. Heyward still views himself as a top-5 player at his position, so we weigh in on that claim as well. We then move into the signing of CB Cameron Sutton as he makes his return to Pittsburgh. How big of a concern are the off-field issues, and what could a suspension look like? We discuss those topics and then move into the impact he can make on the secondary and the defense as a whole as the top slot option. For the third topic, we discuss Minkah Fitzpatrick saying he wants to get back to "Minkah Ball" and he thinks the defensive additions will allow him to do just that. How many interceptions can we expect from Minkah individually and the team as a whole? We briefly discuss a report from Dan Graziano that stated Russell Wilson's contract has a no-trade clause. We wrap up the show with a listener question where we were asked about Keeanu Benton potentially being used on the outside a bit more than in his rookie season. 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 future episode. Follow our work at www.steelersdepot.com Follow us on Twitter: Joe: @jclark1233 Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 2024 - For Episode 1,189 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses DL Cam Heyward's return to OTAs and why he made the decision to come back this week, even in the search of a long-term deal. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 2024 - Season 14, Episode 141 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I start off by discussing the big news from the morning which is the Pittsburgh Steelers signing CB Cameron Sutton to a one-year-contract. We go over every facet of Sutton's return to Pittsburgh and that includes his potential fit in the defense, the likelihood of him facing NFL discipline, what the court of public opinion will be with him and much more. In other new news, Steelers DT Cameron Heyward showed up at OTAs on Wednesday and without a new contract in hand. We discuss his reasoning for reporting to OTAs, what the outcome of his contract situation is likely to be and much more. After dedication most of this show to two Cams, Alex and I discuss the situation the San Francisco 49ers might face when it comes to keeping all of their wide receivers past the 2024 season. We also talk one of the main things that could be an obstacle when it comes to the Steelers possibly trading for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk that seems have been forgotten these last several weeks. Alex and I quickly go over the recent 15-year history of June trades in the NFL and what does and does not mean in relation to the Steelers maybe making a trade this month. The Steelers also recently added two other players to their offseason roster, so Alex and I make sure to recap those transactions during this show. Alex recently completed a sack study that went live on the site Wednesday morning, so we discuss his findings. Later in this show, Alex and I discuss two Wilsons in various fashions, QB Russell Wilson and ILB Payton Wilson. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 84-minute episode and we end it all by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 4, 2024 - For Episode 1,188 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney believes that the Steelers should focus on George Pickens over pursuing an external big-money weapon with the WR market rapidly inflating. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 3, 2024 - For Episode 1,187 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle makes the case for why CB Donte Jackson could make or break the Steelers' defense being a top unit the NFL in 2024. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices