Steelers Outpost Podcast

Rethinking the Arthur Smith hireHow does Kenny measure up?Where do the good coordinators come from?Hit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AR II - OC is Mike Tomlin's decisionArthur Smith's lack of capitalization on key assetsTennessee Titans experience is a ray of hopeThe selection processHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Note: With news breaking after we recorded this podcast, we placed an addendum to the beginning of this episode, so be sure to keep listening after the opening segmentTomlin rumor dispelledWhy the Steelers can't breach the just-above-mediocre barrierHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is this a plausible rumor?Is it desirable?Hit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Putting the offense on Pickens' shouldersRating Mason's performanceDiminishing DionteBeyond getting a win, what other benefits does this game have?Hit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Losing the battle to win the warWhat's Mason's upside?Drama to come in the offseasonHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does Mike Tomlin need to go?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steelers 16 - Bengals 1035 yard middle finger up the middle of the field to Pat Friermuth, Offensive process was visibly vastly more effective than it's been at any other point during the 2023 season.Kenny & Najee had massively redemptive gamesStrategically, the middle of the field was targeted to a dramatically higher degree (7 completions) with 2 deep completions (1 to each side), AND there was finally a successful screen passMuth carved up the middle of the field for over 100 yards after only accumulating 60 yards TOTAL in weeks 1-5George Pickens was still underutilizedDionte had a nightmare Dionte gameTHIS is the Kenny we expected to see after the preseasonThis Canada issue was largely caused by Mike Tomlin (we assume) sticking by Canada, but the fact that the team mostly kept its mouth shut throughout the drawn-out process is a testament to what an insanely tight ship he runsHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steelers 23 - Packers 19Canada's repertoire expandingKenny inhibiting this teamMason? Gardner Minshew?Kwon Alexander lost for the season; linebacker room is decimatedNext: Steelers @ Browns, November 19, 1:00pmHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Canada delivers chunk playsCan Kenny?Steelers v Titans, November 2, 8:15pmHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've seen this game beforeWhere are we going with all of these ugly wins?Department of OffenseCam Heyward is bubble wrappedSteeler wide receivers: Talented / PsychoticSteelers v Jaguars, October 29 1:00pmHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Mike Tomlin's exclamation, “Hell yeah we gotta make some changes” after the Texans game aside, we didn't see anyKenny still broken, but emerges in the 4th quarterWarren - Harris run gameJoey Porter Jr. for a starting role!Hit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The team was not prepared for this gameMatt Canada appears incapable of designing an effective offenseHow long before players mutiny and start looking for an exit from the team?College Kenny is not translating to the NFLMike Tomlin says, “Hell yeah. We gotta make some changes.” Hit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steelers 23 - Raiders 18Kenny starting to wring the college out of his gameOffensive line still trying to congeal Defense giveth and taketh awayNext game 10/1, Sunday: Steelers @ Texans 1:00Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steelers 26 - Browns 22Offensive ineptitudeWhat happened to Kenny?What happened to the run game?Steelers v Raiders - Sun 8:20; last win @ Oakland 29-10, 12/10/95Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kenny Pickett is no Tommy MaddoxAnthony McFarland convincingTJ Watt for DPOYHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SF 49rs @ Pittsburgh, Sunday, September 10, 1:00pm ETThis is a loaded team pointed squarely at the Super Bowl, but…Nick Bosa - Holdout?Brock Purdy - Full capacity?Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This team is deeper than the Titanic, having fortified itself through the draft and free agency. We walk through the position groups and assess how each cog in this machine adds up to a potentially explosive season.Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stan Savran - Rest in PeaceStefon Diggs - Un-get-riddableDefensive MaturityHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben's surprising honesty about his feelings toward the advent of Kenny Pickett's careerGetting Mike Tomlin to open uphttps://www.youtube.com/@channelseven5224/featuredHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Steelers open at home for the first time since 2014.No easing into the schedule: Opening the season with the 49rsSchedule flexing: Young Steelers get two Thursday night gamesProjected record:Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By all accounts this was an A+ draft, achieved through some expert engineering by Omar Kahn. Between pre-draft maneuvering and the draft, the Steelers shored up several positions-of-need and have potentially established the foundation of a juggernaut for years to come.Broderick Jones, OT Georgia (RS-So)Joey Porter Jr, CB Penn State (RS-J)Keeanu Benton, DL Wisconsin (Sr)Darnell Washington TE Georgia (J)Nick Herbig, OL, Wisconsin (J)Cory Trice Jr, DB, Purdue (RS-Sr)Spencer Anderson, OT, Maryland (RS-Sr)Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stretch Goal: Jalen CarterAllen Robinson has had some less-than-impressive seasons. How can he help the Steelers?Seasoning the offense - does the acquisition of all these veterans point to the Steelers going all in for the Super Bowl?Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bud Dupree goes to the FalconsPunter competition - Braden Mann acquired from JetsDefensive line depth gets deeper with DT Armon WattsShoring up special teams with safety/linebacker Tanner MuseRG3 - no nuancePittsburgh Steelers minority owner Josh Harris is nearing a $6 billion deal to become the next owner of the Washington Commanders,Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn Thomas (the Laurel Canyon poet) brought in to shore up the offense. Keanu Neal - one-for-one trade for Terrell Edmunds?Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick Peterson- cornerbackIsaac Seumalo - guardNate Herbig - guardElandon Roberts - linebackerCole HolcombIsaac - linebackerHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steelers first casualty - Cam SuttonPatrick Peterson signed a 2 year, $14,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $5,850,000 guaranteedWill this change the priority for the draft? What does the cornerback pool look like?Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anthony RichardsonBryce YoungC.J. StroudWill LevisHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're sticking with the Fat Boys, but will the Steelers go for a cornerback?All in the Family Joey Porter, Jr. - drafting a corner? Jordan Addison - Kenny Pickett's favorite target at Pitt Tremaine Edmunds - Another brother combo Javone Hargrave - can we afford him? Bud DuPree - Should we welcome him back?Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Devin Bush's delusionCoaching change for inside linebackersLooking for offensive linemenMartavis and the XFLHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hypothesis about getting to the championship within the foreseeable futureNervousness about the defensive lineStill bullish on drafting linemen, but….Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mahomes… the GOAT? Already?Steelers defense loses some brain cellsHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eagles vs Chiefs in the Super BowlWhining in the Tweetosphere Translating the Eagles fortunes to the SteelersReturn of Bryon Leftwich?Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NFL playoffs - reasons for optimismWaiting line for offensive tacklesNIL impact on the gameHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MaturationOffensive evolutionLeveraging the run gameHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Consternation in Steeler Nation - revel in the process and improvementIs it better to not make the playoffs?Coaching changes - can Canada be far behind?Flores gone?Draft positionHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Has Kenny Pickett arrived? Pickett and a young offense win a second straight standalone national TV game with a magnificent game winning drive, culminating with a touchdown pass with under 1 minute remainingTurnaround at the bye - Steelers' attitude returnsRavens-Steelers rivalry still contentious, and that's a GOOD THINGDefensive stars dominate againCam with game winning 3rd down run stopTJ with critical game saving sackMinkah calls game on another INT (6th of the year)Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Franco Harris was the rare icon in his own lifetime. We unveil our own musical homage to the man who sparked a dynasty.Steelers continue the late season burst to avoid a losing seasonThe rebuild is in high gearDecisions we don't want to see in the off seasonHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Running game in ascension2023 draft - stay focused on the O-lineDefensive nucleus Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Steelers are rebuilding. Any resemblance to a competitive team is illusory. We talk about the status of the rebuild and whether we're on track to win again in this decadeKenny's concussion is not helping his consciousness. The Billion Dollar Defense is not earning its keepWhat do the Steelers do in the off season to continue this reconstruction?Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's still a tale of two halves - Steelers get only 3 points in the second half with less than 50% of the first half's yardage productionAnother step forward for the offense Najee playing like a big man Pickett progresses in all facets Is Pickens a ticking time bomb?Defensive stars are exciting Rush defense regressed We need to play it safe with TJ Minkah and Highsmith operating at All Pro levelThe future is looking brightHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Castaways prop up the run gameOffensive improvementHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tale of two halves - Steelers blow first half lead by losing the second half 20-10Home improvements: The offense ups its gameMoney don't buy you love, or defenseHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Canada discovers unexplored territory in the middle of the fieldThunder and Lightning: Najee discovers true north; Jaylen Warren is the perfect complementTJ changes the defenseKenny Pickett, rookie mistakes, but he's a … uh… a rookieHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The hot take community has labeled Kenny Pickett a bust. This is based on a sample of < less than) three games. Nick compares the analysis of significant QBs in their early career to the ultimate fulfillment of their capability. Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We preempted the show to bring you news of the blockbuster trade of Chase Claypool. But after the breakdown on this incredible story, you'll hear the post-mortem on the debacle against the EaglesHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kenny makes rookie mistakes, but he's not the issueThe defense drops 4 INTs, but holds Miami to 0 in the 2nd halfOffensive line is overcoming pre-season dismissalMatt Canada's thin offensive playbookWhat are the chances that Mike Tomlin will make a change during the season?Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.