Steelers Podcast - The Terrible Podcast

July 12, 2023 - For Episode 860 on this Wednesday, Alex Kozora discusses the trend of the Pittsburgh Steelers losing analytics staffers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 11, 2023 - For Episode 859 on this Tuesday, Josh Carney discusses Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cameron Heyward and how it is foolish to bet he'll have any sort of decline in 2023, his 13th NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 10, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 151 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I start things off by talking about Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and his immediate future. We discuss the chances of Heyward being signed to a contract extension after the 2023 season and what that might look like should it happen. We also discuss snap totals for Heyward in 2023. The Steelers have still yet to sign rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr., so Alex and I go deep into what his ongoing contract negotiations likely look like at this point of the summer and if there is any worry of him not being inked by the start of training camp. We move on and start discussing a few of the right tackles that Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt will face during the first several games of the 2023 regular season. Alex then reviews his four veteran breakout player candidates for the Steelers in 2023. We then move forward to discuss more posts in my ongoing 90-In-30 Training Camp series. We have several Steelers players to discuss in this show related to that series, and they are Jason Huntley, Diontae Johnson, Broderick Jones, Manny Jones, Damontae Kazee, Miles Killebrew, Christian Kuntz, Nick Kwiatkoski, DeMarvin Leal, Isaiahh Loudermilk, Braden Mann, and Jonathan Marshall. We hit a few listener emails late in this show as well. As usual, we mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 10, 2023 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on Youtube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream each week from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one and if you missed today’s, you can check it out below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 10, 2023 - For Episode 858 on this Monday, Alex Kozora argues what veteran running back the Pittsburgh Steelers should now consider signing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 9, 2023 - For episode 857 on this Sunday, Dr. Melanie Friedlander discusses the recent criticism of the Rooney Rule by outgoing NFLPA Executive Director Demaurice Smith and his suggestions for improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 8, 2023 - On this Saturday version of The Terrible Take, Alexa DellaRocco checks in on former Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antwaan Randle El and how his NFL coaching career is going with the Detroit Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 7, 2023 - For Episode 855 on this Friday, Alex Kozora wonders if the Pittsburgh Steelers can maintain their success in one-possession games in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 7, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 150 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I start things off by talking about the recent Instagram post made by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward. From there, we discuss what Heyward's future looks like past the 2023 season. We move forward to discuss Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and his chances of getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame if he were to retire right now. We also discuss what Tomlin needs to do moving forward to make himself an unquestioned lock for a gold jacket and bust in Canton, OH. Updated passing stat odds are out for Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett so Alex and I discuss his over/under lines for both touchdown passes thrown in 2023 and passing yards. We also discuss the play of Pickett in 2024 as potentially being the key element of the Steelers Super Bowl window opening back up for the next several years after he hopefully makes another jump in 2023. Alex and I then move on to discuss the way-too-early outlook for the Steelers own unrestricted free agents in 2024 and how many of those players might ultimately be must-have re-signings. We then move forward to discuss more posts in my ongoing 90-In-30 Training Camp series. We have several Steelers players to discuss in this show related to that series, and they are Madre Harper, Najee Harris, Pressley Harvin III, Nate Herbig, Nick Herbig, Cameron Heyward, Connor Heyward, Alex Highsmith, and Cole Holcomb. We hit a few listener emails late in this show as well. As usual, we mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 6, 2023 - For Episode 854 on this Thursday, Josh Carney explains why he believes new Pittsburgh Steelers CB Patrick Peterson is the biggest x-factor for the team when it comes to the 2023 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 5, 2023 - For Episode 853 on this Wednesday, Alex Kozora discusses three of the most underrated Pittsburgh Steelers in the history of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 4, 2023 - For Episode 852 on this Tuesday, Josh Carney discusses how the contract situation with Pittsburgh Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith shouldn’t serve as a distraction if a new deal's not done by the start of training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 4, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 149 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I start things off by talking about the Fourth of July and specifically, hot dog consumption. We move on to talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers and specifically, rookie tackle Broderick Jones and his chances of opening Week 1 of the 2023 regular season as a starter. As part of this discussion, Alex and I recap the history of the Steelers when it comes to rookie offensive linemen starting Week 1. Who are some underrated Steelers in the history of the franchise? Alex and I go down that rabbit hole of a topic for a little bit. Will the Steelers sign inside linebacker Reuben Foster now that his USFL season with the Pittsburgh Maulers has concluded? We discuss that question and topic a little bit in the middle of this show. We then move forward to discuss more posts in my ongoing 90-In-30 Training Camp series. We have several Steelers players to discuss in this show related to that series, and they are Duke Dawson, Kevin Dotson, William Dunkle, Breiden Fehoko, Dez Fitzpatrick, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pat Freiermuth, Zach Gentry, Markus Golden, Alfonzo Graham, Kendrick Green, and Darius Hagans We hit a few listener emails late in this show as well. As usual, we mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 3, 2023 - For Episode 851 on this Monday, Alex Kozora shares his thoughts on if the Pittsburgh Steelers should sign LB Reuben Foster, who just finished his impressive season with the Pittsburgh Maulers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 2, 2023 - For episode 850 on this Sunday, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about the future of Pittsburgh Steelers third-year offensive lineman Kendrick Green ahead of training camp getting underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 1, 2023 - For Episode 849 on this Saturday, Alexa DellaRocco discusses the potential future of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin beyond the 2023 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 30, 2023 - For Episode 848 on this Friday, Alex Kozora defends former Pittsburgh Steelers WR Chase Claypool and his fashion choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 30, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 148 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I start things off by talking about the history of Pittsburgh Steelers when it comes to the team signing players after their annual mandatory minicamp ends that wind up making the Week 1 53-man roster. We discuss how that history might play into 2023 and at which positions as well. The Steelers seem to have a big hole at the backup center position ahead of training camp, so Alex and I discuss that topic quite a bit during this show. We then move forward to discuss my ongoing 90-In-30 Training Camp series. We have several Steelers players to discuss in this show related to that series and they are Luq Barcoo, Keeanu Benton, Chris Boswell, Miles Boykin, Ja'Marcus Bradley, Hakeem Butler, Jordan Byrd, Dan Chisena, Le'Raven Clark, Mason Cole, Dylan Cook, and James Daniels. Former Steelers tackle Alejandro Villanueva is back in the news on this Friday, so we go over a few things he had to say during a recent podcast interview that he did. We hit a few listener emails late in this show as well. As usual, we mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 29, 2023 - For Episode 847 on this Thursday, Josh Carney discusses how the Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker room went from a weakness to arguably the team's biggest strength in the blink of an eye this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 28, 2023 - For Episode 846 on this Wednesday, Alex Kozora debates whether or not it's smarter for the Pittsburgh Steelers to play third-year offensive lineman Kendrick Green at center or guard moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 27, 2023 - For Episode 845 on this Tuesday, Josh Carney discusses the possibility of Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren eclipsing 500 rushing yards in 2023, just his second NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 26, 2023 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on Youtube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream each week from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one and if you missed today’s, you can check it out below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 26, 2023 - For Episode 844 on this Monday, Alex Kozora explains the hidden meaning of the Pittsburgh Steelers recently signing long snapper Rex Sunahara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 26, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 147 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I start things off by talking about Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett getting married on Saturday. The Steelers have made several roster moves since Alex and I last talked so we discuss those transactions in addition to talking about the team signing two more of their 2023 draft picks, tackle Broderick Jones and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton, last week. We also discuss Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. remaining unsigned as of Monday morning. On the heels of all these recent moves, Alex and I discuss the Steelers current salary cap situation as of Monday morning. San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle recently made some comments that revolved somewhat around the Steelers, so we add context and our own thoughts on those. Alex and I talk a little about what new Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson II brings to the position group from a leadership standpoint. With my annual 90-In-30 series now underway, Alex and I discuss the first three Steelers players that I previewed ahead of training camp starting, defensive tackle Montravius Adams, offensive lineman Spencer Anderson, and wide receiver Calvin Austin III. Alex and I also move on to discuss the recent study he did on the size of the Steelers coaching staff in relation to the rest of the NFL. We close out this show by discussing former Steelers quarterback Neil Graff and his 1977 season with the team. We hit a few listener emails late in this show as well. As usual, we mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 25, 2023 - Episode 843 on this Sunday, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about the NFL and NFLPA sponsorship of research on CBD use for pain management and whether they should wait for results to change their current policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 842 on this Saturday, Alexa DellaRocco discusses Pittsburgh Steelers G James Daniels and what the outlook is for him in 2023, his second season with the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 841 on this Friday, Alex Kozora discusses why Pittsburgh Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith may or may not receive a contract extension prior to training camp starting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 22, 2023 - For Episode 840 on this Thursday, Josh Carney talks about how he has eyes on second-year Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward this summer to see if he can take a step forward in his second NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 22, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 146 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Thursday morning show, Alex Kozora and Josh Carney get right to discussing the sudden and recent passing of former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Clark Haggans. The Steelers have made quite a few transactions the last few days so Alex and Josh get everybody caught up on the recent moves made by the team. The Steelers have several second year players expected to make jumps in 2023 so Alex and Josh go over that group in this show. Finally, Alex and Josh discuss the tackle battles the Steelers will have this summer. As usual, we mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 21, 2023 - For Episode 839 on this Wednesday, Alex Kozora offers up a solution to the Hard Knocks problem that the NFL seems to currently have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 20, 2023 - For Episode 831 on this Tuesday, Josh Carney discusses how the Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker depth chart still remains a clear weakness despite being addressed quite frequently this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 19, 2023 - For Episode 837 on this Monday, Alex Kozora details the areas where Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett must improve the most in 2023, his second NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 19, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 145 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I start things off by talking about the Friday transaction made by the Pittsburgh Steelers that included safety Scott Nelson being waived. We discuss how quickly that open roster spot will be filled and by what position. Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt was on the latest edition of the 'Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger' podcast so we make sure to cover all the interesting things that he had to say during that long interview. Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi spoke this past week, so we go over some recent comments that he made about rookie defensive tackle Keeanu Benton. We discuss what kind of playing time we think Benton might be in store for during his rookie season and what type of production he might have. Alex recently reviewed the rookie season of Steelers defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal and ahead of his video dropping on Tuesday, we discuss what the tape showed him when it came to his pass rushing ability. As usual, we mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 18, 2023 - For Episode 836 on this Sunday, Dr. Melanie Friedlander makes her way-too-early prediction regarding the summer position battle at left tackle for the 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 17, 2023 - For Episode 835 on this Saturday, Alexa DellaRocco explains why she believes Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett can have a 2023 season similar to the one that former NFL QB Alex Smith had in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 16, 2023 - For Episode 834 on this Friday, Alex Kozora explains why what Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada said this week isn't nearly as interesting as it might seem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 16, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 144 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I start things off by wrapping up the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 mandatory minicamp. We discuss some things that Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada said on Wednesday in addition to going over some other notable comments from a few other offensive coaches and players that happened this past week. In the middle of this episode, Alex and I are once again joined by former Steelers scout Mark Gorscak, who is now a contributor for the site. In this second appearance of Gorscak, Alex and I jump all over the place with him. We go over a few topics that Mark wanted to cover on Friday in addition to talking about a few of the Steelers most recent draft picks over the course of the last two years. We pick his brain on several interesting topics in this show and even briefly discuss the Steelers first two regular season games. After our time with Gorscak is up, Alex and I discuss the Steelers still needing to sign their top three selections in the 2023 NFL Draft and what the likely hold ups are for each player. We close this show out by quickly recapping the news related to two former Steelers wide receivers, Chase Claypool and Antonio Brown. As usual, we mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 15, 2023 - For Episode 833 on this Thursday, Josh Carney addresses the Wednesday comments made by Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Pat Meyer concerning the backup center position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 14, 2023 - For Episode 832 on this Wednesday, Alex Kozora pushes back on the Tuesday comments made by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin concerning second-year ILB Mark Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 14, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 143 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and start things off by paying our respects to the great Stan Savran, who sadly passed away on Monday at the age of 76. The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking at a few free agent inside linebackers with their 2023 mandatory minicamp now underway so Alex and I discuss the two players getting looks and the potential of one of them being signed in the next few days. With mandatory minicamp now underway, we are getting the opportunity to hear from some Steelers coaches. On Tuesday, members of the Steelers defensive coaching staff met the media so Alex and I attempt to recap all the notable things to come out of those interviews. Alex and I talk quite a bit about the future of inside linebacker Mark Robinson in this show on the heels of some comments made by Steelers coaches on Tuesday. We also spend time discussing veteran defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi and rookie defensive tackle Keeanu Benton based on Tuesday comments. Steelers running back Najee Harris doesn’t sound happy about the market value and future of it based on comments he made on Tuesday, so Alex and I spend time discussing that topic. Will Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith get a new deal before training camp arrives? Alex and I discuss that topic and also talk about how Highsmith has handled his situation this offseason. Finally, with Alex releasing his long 2022 breakdown video of Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett on Wednesday, we talk about some of his findings after watching every snap from his rookie season. Later in the show, Alex and I answer a few questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 13, 2023 - For Episode 831 on this Tuesday, Josh Carney remembers the Godfather of Pittsburgh Sports, Stan Savran, who sadly passed away on Monday at the age of 76. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12, 2023 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on Youtube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream each week from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one and if you missed today’s, you can check it out below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12, 2023 - For Episode 830 on this Monday, Alex Kozora explains the excitement over having former Pittsburgh Steelers' scout Mark Gorscak now serving as a guest writer for Steelers Depot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 142 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about former Pittsburgh Steelers scout Mark Gorscak joining the site's staff as a contributor. We discuss his first post that went up Monday morning on the site and more. Steelers legendary safety Troy Polamalu was a guest on the latest episode of the 'All Things Covered' podcast, so we quickly highlight some things that the Hall of Famer had to say during that interview with Bryant McFadden and Patrick Peterson. We talk about the Monday morning news from the Houston Texans related to retired defensive end J.J. Watt and him being inducted into the team's Ring of Honor in 2023 in Week 4. After I spent the weekend digging into some history related to the Steelers when it comes to them trading for players in the salary cap era, Alex and I discuss the findings. We also discuss a few things related to the Steelers trading for running back Jerome Bettis as well as the team trading for tight end Tracy Greene years ago and why that happened. Alex and I also discuss the history related to the Steelers trading for players in the salary cap era as it relates to them possibly trading for Washington Commanders edge rusher Chase Young this summer. Continuing the discussion Alex and I had last week on Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III; we go deeper into his college explosive play stats at Memphis. We also talk about how we think Austin should be used in the Steelers offense in 2023. Later in the show, Alex and I answer a few questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 11, 2023 - For Episode 829 on this Sunday, a take from Dr. Melanie Friedlander that includes her looking at the upcoming battles at training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 wide receiver group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 10, 2023 - For Episode 828, Alex Kozora discusses an exciting and forthcoming 2023 training camp battle on the Pittsburgh Steelers' depth chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 9, 2023 - For Episode 828 on this Friday, Alex Kozora discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers' battle for the third running back spot on the 2023 roster with OTAs now over with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 9, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 141 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the plausibility of the Pittsburgh Steelers landing edge rusher Chase Young or running back Dalvin Cook this offseason after we first discuss the recent alien signings in Las Vegas. We turn our attention to Steelers running back Najee Harris and what a successful 2023 season would look like for him. We also discuss Steelers second-year tight end/fullback Connor Heyward and what the expectations should be for him in 2023. With the Steelers OTAs now wrapped up for 2023, Alex and I go over some key takeaways from the last three weeks of practices. We also discuss the few younger running backs vying for the third spot on the depth chart this summer. The Steelers have now announced the dates of their 2023 training camp, so Alex and I make sure to pass those along. Alex recently wrote a post about Steelers center Kendrick Green, so we discuss his thoughts on the former third round draft pick in the middle of this show. Later in the show, we discuss Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III and his potential to add some explosive plays on offense in 2023. What should the statistical outlook be for Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett in 2023? We attempt to answer that question late in this show as well. Later in the show, Alex and I answer a few questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 8, 2023 - On this Thursday episode, Josh Carney discusses how it's paramount that the 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers get off to a fast start in September if they are truly aiming to contend to make the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 7, 2023 - For Episode 825 on this Wednesday, Alex Kozora examines how the NFL will reckon with the rise of gambling that's getting players into serious trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices