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July 4, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 156 of the Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday Fourth of July episode, Josh Carney and Alex Kozora discuss the three-year contract extension Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan received yesterday. We discuss the busy offseason Khan and the organization has had and wonder the status of Assistant GM Andy Weidl, too. Josh and I talk about why Khan received his extension, too. Josh shares his thoughts on Monday's mega-deal that sent FS Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins in return for CB Jalen Ramsey, TE Jonnu Smith, and a 2027 Day Three pick swap. Josh weighs in if he likes the move and the impact Pittsburgh's aggressive offseason could have on 2025's results. We discuss why Fitzpatrick was dealt and what Ramsey's role on the defense could look like. Josh also shares the free agent addition he'd like to see Pittsburgh make. We briefly discuss the Steelers' Malibu workout that took place earlier this week. Several pass-catchers joined QB Aaron Rodgers in California for at least one practice and we offer our thoughts on how much it will help ahead of training camp. Finishing out our beat writer offseason reviews this week, Browns Zone's Scott Petrak joins myself to recap the Cleveland Browns past few months. We discuss the reason why Cleveland drafted DL Mason Graham in the first round, why the team moved up for QB Shedeur Sanders, and who has the edge in the team's up-for-grabs quarterback battle. We also discuss expectations for the Browns this season and the future of head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry. Be sure to follow Scott here, @ScottPetrak. And thank him for joining us today. This roughly 65-minute episode also covers a few other topics not mentioned above, including the topic of sports betting and the negative impacts felt across sports. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 3, 2025 - For Episode 1,582 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney talks about how the Pittsburgh Steelers' young offensive line has a chance to be special during the 2025 season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 2, 2025 - For Episode 1,581 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora offers his reaction to Pittsburgh's mega-Monday trade and if the Steelers' new offseason pieces of Jalen Ramsey, Aaron Rodgers, and others can fit and come together as a team in such a short timeframe. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 2, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 155 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking a lot more about the trades the Pittsburgh Steelers made on Monday. This includes more discussion about the Steelers acquiring CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for S Minkah Fitzpatrick. Alex and I discuss the average number of interceptions Ramsey has had per season for his NFL career date, his fit in the Steelers offense, and his potential heavy volume of playing time. We discuss the Steelers’ possible usage of their top three cornerbacks throughout the 2025 season and if the team might add another veteran free safety at some point during this offseason. We also discuss once again what led to Fitzpatrick being a piece of the Monday trade with the Dolphins. We also discuss whether Fitzpatrick could have a 2025 season with the Dolphins that might make the Steelers regret trading him. Not to be forgotten, Alex and I discuss a little bit more what Smith brings to Pittsburgh's offense in 2025 and how he's not a No. 3 tight end on this year's roster. Will the Steelers sign veteran free agent WR Tyler Boyd this offseason? Should they? We discuss those two questions in addition to whether we think veteran free agent WR Gabe Davis will ultimately land with Pittsburgh before Week 1 of the 2025 regular season. In the second half of this show, Alex and I are joined by Jonas Shaffer, who covers the Baltimore Ravens for The Baltimore Banner on thebaltimorebanner.com. Jonas spends over a half an hour with us previewing the 2025 Ravens and several other aspects related to the team and the offseason they have had to date. As usual, please make sure to follow Jonas on Twitter/X at @Jonas Shaffer and make sure to read his work and listen to his podcast here: https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/author/jonas-shaffer/ Alex and I close out this Wednesday show by discussing the next six players listed in my annual 90 In 30 series; DT Derrick Harmon, ILB Devin Harper, ILB Malik Harrison, OLB Nick Herbig, DT Cameron Heyward, and TE Connor Heyward. This 117-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 30, 2025 - For Episode 1,580 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney credits GM Omar Khan for doing everything in his power to help the Steelers win, even if it costs them a franchise pillar following the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade. ⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 30, 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

June 30, 2025 - For Episode 1,579 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says Aaron Rodgers has done well with a lot worse WR corps than Pittsburgh's. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 30, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 154 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the busy morning the Pittsburgh Steelers had when it comes to several trades they made. This includes us discussing the Steelers acquiring CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for S Minkah Fitzpatrick. We go over all of the known details related to the big trade between the Steelers and the Dolphins and we update several of those as the show guys on. We also make sure to go over some of the early known contract details related to both Ramsey and Smith. Alex and I give our overall thoughts on the Steelers trades and how the new players fit in Pittsburgh. We also discuss the departure of Fitzpatrick and wonder how the Steelers might go about filling his free safety position moving forward. We discuss the several surprising moves the Steelers have made so far this offseason and how it's been a spring and summer for the ages when it comes to the organization. Alex and I make sure to discuss what the Monday trades mean when it comes to Steelers OLB T.J. Watt as he continues to wait for a new contract. We discuss if a Watt extension is still in his future and why. In the second half of this show, Alex and I are joined by Jay Morrison, who covers the Cincinnati Bengals for Sports Illustrated on BengalsTalk.com. Jay spends roughly a half an hour with us previewing the 2025 Bengals and several other aspects related to the team and the offseason they have had to date. As usual, please make sure to follow Jay on Twitter/X at @ByJayMorrison and make sure to read his work and listen to his podcast here: https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/author/jay-morrison This 116-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 29, 2025 - For Episode 1578 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander looks at the Pittsburgh Steelers potential training camp competition at the long snapper position. ⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 28, 2025 - For Episode 1,577 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses the national media's infatuation with negativity surrounding Aaron Rodgers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 27, 2025 - For Episode 1,576 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora examines the NFL's top-two kickers in Pittsburgh's Chris Boswell and Dallas' Brandon Aubrey and wonders who is the better leg. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 27, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 153 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the new contract numbers for Pittsburgh Steelers S DeShon Elliott that finally surfaced on Thursday. We go over the difference in the guaranteed money that was first reported last week, Elliott's new 2025 salary cap charge and everything else that is important related to his new deal. After talking about the Elliott contract details, Alex and I then discuss what the expectations should be for the Steelers' secondary in 2025. We talk interception totals and much more. We go over our bullishness when it comes to that position group in 2025. On the heels of my annual 90 In 30 series getting underway over the weekend, Alex and I go over the next six players I have covered. That means that we both take an in-depth look at T Troy Fautanu, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, C Zach Frazier, TE Pat Freiermuth, RB Kenneth Gainwell, and TE JJ Galbreath. This 93-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 26, 2025 - For Episode 1,575 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney tries to find the silver lining in Aaron Rodgers' early announcement that he's likely to retire after 2025. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 25, 2025 - For Episode 1,574 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora reacts to the news of Aaron Rodgers announcing 2025 is likely his final NFL season, the pressure that puts on Pittsburgh, and the reminder the Steelers' QB search starts anew come 2026. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 25, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 152 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Tuesday appearance that new Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers had on The Pat McAfee Show. The Rodgers interview went over 40 minutes so as you can imagine, he said a lot of things worth discussing. We talk about 2025 likely to be his last NFL season, his thoughts on the team's leadership and his role within that, his mentoring of the other quarterbacks on the roster, and much more. Alex and I discuss a few of the major media thoughts to come out of the Rodgers' Tuesday interview. We also discuss Rodgers' thoughts on his privacy as well. The Steelers seem set to sign a new long snapper to the roster in the coming days, so we discuss that forthcoming transaction. We also talk a little about the recent story that surfaced on Tuesday concerning the possible collusion that has happened when it comes to fully guaranteed contracts and quarterbacks. On the heels of my annual 90 In 30 series getting underway over the weekend, Alex and I go over the next six players that I have covered. That means that we both take an in-depth look at DB Sebastian Castro, T Dylan Cook, DT Domenique Davis, CB Brandin Echols, DT Daniel Ekuale, and S DeShon Elliott. This 105-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 24 – Ep. 61: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark start by discussing Adam Schefter's report that the Steelers checked in with the Miami Dolphins on CB Jalen Ramsey. We discuss if the secondary issues are being overblown and our expectations for the group in 2025. For the second topic, we discuss Aaron Rodgers' appearance on The Pat McAfee Show and his intention to make the 2025 season his last. We also talk about his vow to pass on his vast knowledge to the rest of the roster and how great of a situation that is for the young offense. For the final topic, we talk about T.J. Watt's ongoing holdout and offer a timeline for when we could see it ending. To wrap things up, we answer a listener question about DK Metcalf's impact on the offense. Thank you for joining us for this 37-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 Alex: @Alex_Kozora Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 24, 2025 - For Episode 1,573 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says it's time for Patrick Queen to put an end to last season's struggles and let his play do the talking. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 23, 2025 - For Episode 1,572 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle gives the optimist's take on the Steelers' 2025 roster and the outlook for their season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 23, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 151 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the weekend passing of FedEx founder Fred Smith, the father of Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith. Alex and I briefly retouch on the need for the 2025 Steelers to have faster starts on both offense and defense following a few social media posts over the weekend by NFL stats specialist Warren Sharp. On the heels of my annual 90 In 30 series getting underway over the weekend, Alex and I go over the first nine players that I have covered. That means that we both take an in-depth look at T Calvin Anderson, G Spencer Anderson, WR Calvin Austin III, DT Keeanu Benton, CB Beanie Bishop Jr., DT Yahya Black, K Chris Boswell, G Nick Broeker, and ILB Carson Bruener ahead of training camp getting underway next month. We go over our expectations for the nine players to start this series and much more. We spend a little time in this show speculating what the top three offensive line pairings will ultimately be once training camp gets underway. This 83-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 21, 2025 - For Episode 1,571 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about seventh-round CB Donte Kent's chance to make the Steelers 53-man roster. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 21, 2025 - For Episode 1,570 on this Saturday afternoon, Ross McCorkle disagrees with some of the recent media buzz about the secondary being the biggest weakness of the Steelers' roster. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 20, 2025 - For Episode 1,569 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Steelers "longshots" and which players have the best chance of beating the odds to make the initial 53-man roster. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 20, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 150 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers cutting ties with veteran RB Jonathan Ward on Thursday. We go over the decision to release Ward, where that leaves the Steelers running back room, and what it means for a few others in that position group as far as potential goes the rest of the offseason. There's nothing new to report on the contract details for S DeShon Elliott, who was signed to a two-year extension earlier this week. We get that tidbit out of the way early in this show. The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran CB Jaire Alexander to a one-year contract this week, so Alex and I discuss that transaction. We talk about the contract details related to Alexander and why he likely decided to sign with Baltimore. We discuss whether the Steelers likely had any interest in signing Alexander and what a contract likely would have needed to look like for that to even happen. With there being quite a bit of buzz this week concerning the Steelers possible trading for veteran Miami Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey, Alex and I decide to address that topic quite extensively during this show. We go over Ramsey's contract, the cost to acquire him via a trade and much more. We look at the probability and plausibility concerning the likelihood the Steelers would ultimately trade for Ramsey. Alex has some interesting stats concerning the potential usage of new Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell in 2025, so we go over that nice pull by him. Alex and I also dive deep into the historical nature of the Steelers scoring a touchdown on their opening offensive possession in Week One games. This 86-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 19, 2025 - For Episode 1,568 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney believes that Troy Fautanu is a bigger question mark at RT than Broderick Jones is flipping over to LT this summer. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 18, 2025 - For Episode 1,567 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why Steelers DL Daniel Ekuale could be this year's version of DeShon Elliott, the shrewd FA signing come season's end. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 18, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 149 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers signing S DeShon Elliott to a two-year contract extension this week. We go over what is known about that extension so far, the probable salary cap numbers, associated with it, and whether the team did the right thing when it comes to giving him the new deal. With Elliott now being finalized, Alex and I look at three players currently under contract and that signed new deals this offseason that could potentially wind up having their deals extended next offseason. The main three players discussed in this segment are CB Brandin Echols, ILB Malik Harrison, and T Calvin Anderson. Would the Steelers now offer WR Calvin Austin III the same type of extension they signed Elliott to? Would Austin even seriously consider such an offer if given it? We discuss those two questions quite a bit. Recently, Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network made some interesting comments about the future of Steelers HC Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh. We attempt to get to the bottom of what Pelissero said and then attempt to speculate how, when, and why Tomlin's tenure with the Steelers will ultimately come to an end. Later in this show, Alex over all of the positional groups on defense and give our thoughts on those relative to being improved or not versus this time last year. We express our concerns about the Steelers’ defensive line depth ahead of training camp getting underway. This 91-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 17, 2025 - For Episode 1,566 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney reacts to DeShon Elliott’s extension and dishes why it’s a great move in an up and down offseason for the Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 17 – Ep. 60: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Alex Kozora kick things off with a discussion on DeShon Elliott's extension and what it means for the secondary and the defense overall. Next, we discuss some of the positive reports about the running back room coming out of spring practices. How will the division of labor be divided between Jaylen Warren and Kaleb Johnson? And how does Kenneth Gainwell fit into that equation? For the third topic, we discuss Arthur Smith's "wishbone" comments and what that might mean for the direction of the offense overall. Will Aaron Rodgers' history or Smith's history hold more weight? We also discuss what that might mean for Roman Wilson's role with everything else going on with the offense. To wrap things up, we answer a listener question about Zach Frazier's potential after a great rookie season. Thank you for joining us for this 32-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 X: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Alex: @Alex_Kozora Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 16, 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

June 16, 2025 - For Episode 1,565 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle explains why RB Kenneth Gainwell isn't being talked about enough as a potentially significant contributor to the Steelers' offense. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 16, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 148 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the state of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense for the 2025 season and especially as it sits right now exiting mandatory minicamp. We goi over all of the positional groups on offense and give our thoughts on those relative to being improved or not versus this time last year. We express our concerns about the Steelers offensive line depth ahead of training camp getting underway. How will new QB Aaron Rodgers mesh with OC Arthur Smith in 2025? We address that question and also go over a few offensive stats that the Steelers must get better in when it comes to 2025. We discuss touchdown drives in the first two drives and much more. Alex and I discuss Smith's one season with the Atlanta Falcons that included QB Matt Ryan as the starter. We also talk about the chores that Rodgers will now have when it comes to him getting on the same page with all members of the offense prior to the regular season getting underway. Is there any chance that Rodgers is once again the Steelers' quarterback in 2026? If so, would Smith still be the team's offensive coordinator in such a scenario? We attempt to answer those two questions during this show. We close this show by discussing OLB T.J. Watt as it relates to fan perception during this offseason's contract negotiations. We look back at the fan perception from several years ago when Watt was aiming for a lucrative contract extension and how it's unlikely to be the same this offseason. This 80-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 15, 2025 - For Episode 1,564 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why she is optimistic about CB Joey Porter Jr. taking his game to the next level in his third season with the Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 14, 2025 - For Episode 1,563 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why we might see WR Brandon Johnson crack the initial 53-man roster for the Steelers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 13, 2025 - For Episode 1,562 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses TE Darnell Washington's role in the Steelers' offense and how much more involved in the passing game he can be. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 13, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 147 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ recent mandatory minicamp that wrapped up on Thursday. We go over the few notable things that Steelers HC Mike Tomlin had to say on Thursday and that includes his thoughts on the team's contract situation with OLB T.J. Watt, the health of the squad coming out of minicamp, and the practice starting times for training camp. Alex and I talk about how Watt's contract situation is likely to be the biggest topic of discussion until the team reports to training camp in late July. We also talk about the prospects of any players not being able to practice fully once training camp gets underway. Throughout this show, Alex and I have fairly lengthy discussions about Steelers WR Calvin Austin III, TE Darnell Washington, CB Joey Porter Jr., and T Broderick Jones. Those were triggered by several comments made about those particular players by several members of the offensive coaching staff this past week. Should glove color be important to Porter in 2025? Alex and I make our thoughts on that question well known in this show. We go over our most significant takeaways from the Steelers 2025 mandatory minicamp. We also discuss the prospects of the Steelers adding another playmaker before the start of the 2025 regular season. Former Steelers WR Antonio Brown was unfortunately back in the news on Thursday for something negative, so Alex and I make sure to go over the specifics for that. This 92-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12, 2025 - For Episode 1,561 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says the Steelers deserve some grace with the T.J. Watt contract situation, based on their long track record. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12 – Ep. 59: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark dive into the Aaron Rodgers signing and the various topics discussed during his introductory press conference. How much say does he want in the offense and what will the dynamic be between him and OC Arthur Smith? Ross gives reasons to get excited for Rodgers given his extensive list of injuries last season and an offensive scheme that will protect him better in Pittsburgh. For the second topic, we talk about the most notable quotes from the various coordinator and coach interviews including Calvin Austin III as the WR2, Derrick Harmon being named a starter and Rodgers being compared to Peyton Manning. We then dive into Adam Schefter's report about Aaron Rodgers being the Steelers' third option and some clarifying comments he made on Wednesday about Justin Fields and Matthew Stafford that were particularly interesting. To wrap things up, we answer a listener question about a game we would like to travel back in time to see in person. 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

June 11, 2025 - For Episode 1,560 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora shares his thoughts on QB Aaron Rodgers' first press conference Tuesday and why it might calm some fears fans had about his signing. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 11, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 146 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers starting their 2025 mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. We go over the absence of Steelers OLB T.J. Watt for minicamp and the relation that has to his contract extension negotiations. We discuss whether Watt's minicamp absence is a big deal, what he's likely angling for, and the possibility that he might ultimately hold out at training camp if he doesn’t sign a contract extension by then. We also talk about how we still both expect Watt to sign an extension but that it might not get done for several more weeks. New Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers took part in his first practice with his new team on Tuesday, so Alex and I discuss that major event. Rodgers also met with the local media for the first time on Tuesday, so Alex and I make sure to parse out everything he said during that 15-minute session. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin also talked briefly on Tuesday, so we hit on a few key things he said after the first minicamp practice concluded. The finer details related to Rodgers' one-year contract are now known, so Alex and I go over those incentives and what his 2025 salary cap charge is scheduled to be. We also go over the Steelers' 2025 salary cap and cash spending situation now that Rodgers has signed his deal. All of the Steelers position coaches on the defensive side of the football talked to the media on Tuesday so Alex and I recap the most notable things to come out of those sessions. We do the same for defensive coordinator Teryl Austin and special teams coordinator Danny Smith as well as both also met with the media on Tuesday. A few comments from a few coaches on the offensive side of the football surfaced Wednesday morning during our show so Alex and I make sure to cover a few of those. This 80-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 10, 2025 - For Episode 1,559 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney reacts to two Cleveland Browns' defenders firing salvos at Aaron Rodgers, which seems like a major mistake. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 9, 2025 - For Episode 1,558 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle explains how important Aaron Rodgers is to the young offensive line's development. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 9, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 145 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the one-year contract that new Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers reportedly signed on Saturday. We go over what is known so far concerning the Rodgers' contract and what still needs to be learned when it comes to the incentives. We also discuss the difference between NLTBE and LTBE when it comes to the incentives. Alex and I discuss some of Rodgers' 2024 tape with the New York Jets and whether it looks like he can be successful in Pittsburgh and how. The Green Bay Packers are reportedly releasing CB Jaire Alexander on Monday and that has fans of the Steelers thinking the team should sign him. We go over what Alexander will likely be looking for when it comes to a new contract, if he fits with the Steelers, and the likelihood of Pittsburgh ultimately signing him. Free agent WR Gabe Davis reportedly will visit the New Orleans Saints soon, so Alex and I discuss that bit of news as well. It also looks like free agent RB Nick Chubb will be signing soon with the Houston Texans, so we cover that news. Was Rodgers really the Steelers' third quarterback option this offseason behind Justin Fields and Matthew Stafford? We discuss that report from ESPN's Adam Schefter over the weekend. Is it possible that the Steelers would pull the plug on Rodgers ahead of the 2025 trade deadline if things aren’t going well in Pittsburgh? Alex and I discuss that topic and if Rodgers could ultimately be traded ahead of the deadline. This 90-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 8, 2025 - For Episode 1,557 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about why it's time to embrace the Aaron Rodgers era in Pittsburgh. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 7, 2025 - For Episode 1,556 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses the national media's pessimism of the Steelers' move to sign Aaron Rodgers. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 6, 2025 - For Episode 1,555 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses why it's a key season for Steelers CB Cory Trice Jr. and what he has to do to prove the team can trust him as a potential 2026 starter. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 6, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 144 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right back to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers finally agreeing to terms with veteran QB Aaron Rodgers. We discuss the good, bad, and other things related to Rodgers upon him arriving in Pittsburgh based on his 2024 season with the New York Jets. We go over the culture and attitude fit of Rodgers with the Steelers and if there are any concerns there. Some initial contract numbers for Rodgers are being floated around as of Friday morning so we go over who is reporting what when it comes to that contract. The Steelers reportedly made a phone call to the Atlanta Falcons concerning the availability of TE Kyle Pitts, so we make sure to recap that bit of news in this show. We also talk about free agent WR Gabe Davis reportedly coming to Pittsburgh on Thursday and leaving town unsigned. The Steelers made a few roster moves since our Wednesday show so Alex and I recap those transactions in this show. The Steelers wrapped up their 2025 OTA practices on Thursday, so we give an update on takeaways from those sessions. We also discuss the attendance at OTAs and who we are expecting to see at mandatory minicamp next week. This 91-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 143 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Thursday night episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the big news earlier in the afternoon that free agent QB Aaron Rodgers will finally sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Alex and I go over our immediate reactions to the Rodgers' news breaking on Thursday and how glad we are this stage of the courtship is finally over with. We talk about how Rodgers will now at least be present for the Steelers mandatory minicamp next week and the positives related to that. Alex and I go over what Rodgers brings to the Steelers and that includes both positive and negative things. We discuss whether Rodgers and the rest of the Steelers offense can limit the amount of quarterback sacks and turnovers. Alex and I then address the expectations of the 2025 Steelers now that the team will have Rodgers at quarterback. While the money related to the Rodgers one-year contract he will reportedly sign is not yet known, we speculate what that might ultimately be. This show is focused only on the Rodgers' news, and we will have a regular full show on Friday morning. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 2025 - For Episode 1,554 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says the position battle at punter between Cameron Johnston and Corliss Waitman will be well worth watching this summer. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 4, 2025 - For Episode 1,553 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Steelers' silver lining to QB Aaron Rodgers missing the team's OTA practice sessions and how it benefits the rest of the depth chart. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 4, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 142 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the release of the Pittsburgh Steelers official 2025 training camp schedule. We go over key dates in training camp and much more. Steelers TE Donald Parham Jr. reportedly sustained an Achilles' injury on Tuesday, so we discuss what that means for him and the team. We also discuss the Steelers now seemingly being back in play to trade for Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith as of Tuesday evening. We go over our thoughts on whether Smith is worth trading for, what the compensation should be and if he should have his contract increased and extended into at least 2026. The Steelers are reportedly bringing in former Jacksonville Jaguars WR Gabe Davis in for a visit this week, so Alex and I discuss that news some. We talk about whether Davis would fit in with the offense, what his role would be, and if both of us would be for the team signing him. Alex and I then discuss how much better, if any, the Steelers would be if they were to add both Smith and Davis this offseason on the heels of the team trading away WR George Pickens several weeks ago. With the second week of OTA practices now underway as of Tuesday, Alex and I discuss several things related to that topic. We go over TE Darnell Washington reportedly dropping some weight, ILB Cole Holcomb reportedly being back fully healthy and much more. We go over who was not present for the Tuesday OTA practice as well. Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger attempted to clear the air some regarding his current and past relationship with QB Mason Rudolph during his latest podcast episode, so Alex and I go over what he had to say on that topic. We also do a small exercise related to what pick the Steelers could have made instead of Rudolph during the 2018 NFL Draft that might have appeased Roethlisberger at the time. This 87-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices