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July 31, 2026 - For Episode 1,975 on this Friday afternoon, Jake Brockhoff explains why Roman Wilson's encouraging start to camp is terrific news for the Steelers' offense. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 31, 2026 - Welcome back. This is the third special edition of The Terrible Podcast, which will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each of their 2026 training camp practices. It's Friday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe during the team's third training camp practice. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players as possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read ⁠⁠Alex's Friday training camp report here⁠⁠. Thanks to Len Testa at ⁠⁠touringplans.com⁠⁠ for once again being a sponsor of these special-edition episodes during Steelers training camp. Thanks for listening and don't forget to call or email with questions or comments and please pass us along to your friends! steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 31, 2026 - Season 17, Episode 2 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, that was recorded Thursday night, Alex Kozora and I start by giving some overarching thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 training camp with their first two practices now completed. The Steelers had eight players in for tryouts on Thursday, so Alex and I recap that list. We also discuss the two free agents that came in for visits on Thursday with S Jordan Whitehead being the marquee player. We discuss how Whitehead isn't likely to sign anywhere for a little while as he might decide to entertain a few more visits with other NFL teams. Steelers HC Mike McCarthy revealed his six pillars for team success on Thursday, so Alex and I recap those during this show. We also recap a few other things that McCarthy said on Thursday in addition to reviewing a few things that quarterbacks Will Howard and Mason Rudolph have said this week. ILB Patrick Queen recently gave his thoughts on his 2025 play, so we go over his self-evaluation and where his play needs to improve in 2026. OT Broderick Jones return from a serious 2025 neck injury seems to be going well so Alex and I discuss where he is at in his rehab and the possibility of him playing in at least one preseason game, if not all of them. This 50-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end things by answering three questions we received on X. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 30, 2026 - Welcome back. This is the second of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2026 training camp practices. It's Thursday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day. Thursday was the team's second training camp practice of 2026. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read ⁠⁠Alex's Thursday report right here⁠⁠. Thanks to Len Testa at ⁠⁠touringplans.com⁠⁠ for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 30 – Ep. 110: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle dive into a wide variety of early training camp topics including Broderick Jones' return, Darnell Washington's weight, Roman Wilson's status and more. Next, we dive into the quarterback situation with Mason Rudolph as the primary backup and consensus growing on Pittsburgh keeping four on the 53-man roster. For the last topic, we talk about a report that the Steelers were unhappy with Joey Porter Jr. sitting out of practice throughout the spring while he looks for a new contract. To wrap up the show, we answer a listener question about roster surprises at training camp. Thank you for joining us for this 39-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

July 30, 2026 - For Episode 1,974 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney is excited by what he's hearing about CB Asante Samuel Jr. early in training camp. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 29, 2026 - Welcome back. This is the first of several special edition episodes of The Terrible Podcast that will be posted nightly after the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up each one of their 2026 training camp practices. It's Wednesday night and Alex Kozora joins me to discuss what he observed at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe earlier in the day. Wednesday was the team's first training camp practice of 2026. As usual, Alex and I go through all of the position groups and try to give you the rundown on as many players possible in the shortest amount of time. In case you missed it, you can read ⁠Alex's Wednesday report right here⁠. Thanks to Len Testa at ⁠touringplans.com⁠ for once again being a sponsor of these special edition episodes during Steelers training camp. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 29, 2026 - For Episode 1,973 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the news of Mike McCarthy's biggest training camp change the Steelers will implement this summer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 29, 2026 - Season 17, Episode 1 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers reporting to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe on Tuesday for their 2026 training camp. We also talk about this episode being the first one of season 17. The Steelers placed DB Jalen Ramsey, CB Joey Porter Jr., and CB Donte Kent on the Active/PUP list on Tuesday, so Alex and I discuss those three transactions. We talk about Porter's situation and how his reported back issue might have been confused with a bank account contusion. I tell Alex why I am fine with Porter starting training camp on the PUP list even if it's related to his wait for a new contract. Steelers OT Broderick Jones has been cleared to practice at the start of training camp, so Alex and I discuss that positive news and what it means for him moving forward into the offseason. With Steelers GM Omar Khan, HC Mike McCarthy, QB Aaron Rodgers, WR DK Metcalf, and OLB T.J. Watt all addressing the media on Tuesday via press conferences, Alex and I make sure to recap the notable things said by each throughout this episode. There's a lot to go over when it comes to those five press conferences. Alex and I discuss how training camp reporting day was a lot different this year with McCarthy as the team's new head coach. During this show, Alex and I pass along the breaking news of Cleveland Browns CB Denzel Ward signing a very lucrative contract extension on Tuesday that results in him now being the highest-paid player in the NFL at his position. Later in this show, Alex and I look ahead to the Steelers' first training camp practice of 2026 that will take place on Wednesday. This 77-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 28, 2026 - For Episode 1,972 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney reacts to Broderick Jones avoiding the PUP list and being cleared to go at the start of training camp. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 27, 2026 - For Episode 1,971 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle argues there is no way Will Howard can be cut after the things Mike McCarthy said about him. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 27, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 168 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers getting rookie QB Drew Allar signed to his four-year contract on Friday. With the Steelers set to report to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe on Tuesday for the start of their 2026 training camp, Alex and I attempt to preview what that might look like and how it is likely to be different this year with it being the first year for new HC Mike McCarthy. Alex and I discuss a few key things that we will be looking out for on Tuesday and into Wednesday, when the team will hold their first official training camp practice. I have now released my initial Steelers 53-man roster prediction ahead of the team's training camp getting underway, so we go through it position group by position group. This 78-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this podcast by answering a few listener questions we received via email. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 26, 2026 - For Episode 1,970 on this Sunday afternoon, Melanie Friedlander explain why a West Coast offense with new head coach Mike McCarthy may be just what the Pittsburgh Steelers need, but installing it may present some challenges. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 25, 2026 - For Episode 1,969 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why he's against the Steelers trading Alex Highsmith. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 24, 2026 - For Episode 1,968 on this Friday afternoon, Jake Brockhoff explains why it might be in the Steelers' best interest to make another addition to their secondary going into camp. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 24, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 167 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing the latest serious injury that the Carolina Panthers are dealing with as they have now lost EDGE Nic Scourton for the season at the start of training camp. We talk about how the Panthers might call the Pittsburgh Steelers about possibly acquiring OLB Alex Highsmith via a trade. Alex and I discuss the several reasons why the Steelers aren't likely to trade Highsmith this summer. We also discuss what the Steelers should look for in the way of compensation if they even consider trading Highsmith away. Which players on the Steelers' current 91-man roster have the greatest chance of starting training camp on either the PUP or NFI list next week? Alex and I attempt to answer that question the best we can. There are now three NFL draft picks that remain unsigned as of Friday morning and included in that list is Steelers QB Drew Allar. Alex and I discuss how we still expect Allar to sign his rookie contract by Wednesday. After thoroughly discussing the latest topical subjects and news concerning the Steelers, Alex and I talk in-depth about the final seven players in my annual 90-in-30 training camp preview series. The seven players we discuss are OLB T.J. Watt, OLB Julius Welschof, WR Levi Wentz, RET/WR Kaden Wetjen, ILB Payton Wilson, WR Roman Wilson, and LB Jacoby Windmon. We give the summer outlook for each player and the chances a few of them have at sticking in Pittsburgh once the preseason ends. Will Payton Wilson log more special teams snaps than WR Roman Wilson receptions in 2026? That's an interesting question that Alex posed later in this Friday show. This 89-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this podcast by answering a few listener questions we received via email. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 23, 2026 - For Episode 1,967 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney highlights second-year ILB Carson Bruener as the one defensive player he's most intrigued by entering training camp. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 23 – Ep. 109: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle preview training camp with the biggest differences between Mike Tomlin and Mike McCarthy, and several important position battles to watch. Next, we dive into positions that may still need help and when Pittsburgh might look to add. We also discuss ESPN's under-25 rankings and how it missed the mark with where it placed the Steelers. Thank you for joining us for this 41-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 ⁠Steelersdepot.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 22, 2026 - For Episode 1,966 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses five Steelers with the most on the line during training camp and the preseason. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 21, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 166 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get things started by discussing the latest round of layoffs made by ESPN that included former Pittsburgh Steelers S Ryan Clark essentially being fired. Will Steelers DT Cameron Heyward fail to make the NFL Network's Top 100 list this year? It sure seems like that will be the case. We discuss what a snub that is when it comes to Heyward if indeed he fails to make the list. Will the Steelers have an advantage in 2026 because of how many games they will play on grass during the regular season? Alex and I attempt to answer that question and especially based on the rankings the surface Acrisure Stadium received this offseason. Alex released his updated Steelers' 53-man roster prediction ahead of the team's training camp getting underway in less than a week, so we go through it position group by position group. We go over the players that we might write in pencil right now and how different my prediction might look on Monday when it is released. After thoroughly discussing the latest topical subjects and news concerning the Steelers, in addition to going over Alex's 53-man roster prediction, the two of us talk in-depth about six more players in my annual 90-in-30 training camp preview series. The six players we discuss are WR Brandon Smith, S Robert Spears-Jennings, OT Lorenzo Thompson, TE Robert Tonyan, RB Jaylen Warren, and TE Darnell Washington. We give the summer outlook for each player and the chances a few of them have at sticking in Pittsburgh once the preseason ends. This 97-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this podcast by answering a few questions we received via email from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 21, 2026 - For Episode 1,965 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says Roman Wilson being overlooked with Germie Bernard hype is a good thing for the veteran WR entering a pivotal training camp. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 20, 2026 - For Episode 1,964 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle outlines a worst-case scenario for the Steelers' defense. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 20, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 165 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get things started by first going over the recent news of former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell being arrested for his alleged failure to pay child support. After quickly discussing the Bell recent news, Alex and I look back at Bell's NFL career and go over the big 'what ifs' related to him had he remained in Pittsburgh several more seasons. We discuss whether Bell will ever be voted into the Steelers' Hall of Honor and where he might currently rank on Pittsburgh's all-time rushing list had he played several more seasons for the team. With the Steelers' 2026 training camp set to get underway in just a little more than one week, Alex and I go over what it might look like this summer with new HC Mike McCarthy. Alex recently interviewed several people who covered McCarthy during his time with Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys to get their feedback on past training camps the head coach conducted over the years and we go over his findings. After thoroughly discussing the latest topical subjects and news concerning the Steelers, in addition to previewing McCarthys first training camp in Latrobe, the two of us talk in-depth about six more players in my annual 90-in-30 training camp preview series. The six players we discuss are: QB Mason Rudolph, CB Asante Samuel Jr., S Darnell Savage, OLB Jack Sawyer, WR Ben Skowronek, and CB Doneiko Slaughter. We give the summer outlook for each player and the chances a few of them have at sticking in Pittsburgh once the preseason ends. This 91-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this podcast by answering a few questions we received via email from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 19, 2026 - For Episode 1,963 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why the position battle to be the Steelers backup QB at training camp this year won't exactly be a fair fight. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 18, 2026 - For Episode 1,962 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark talks about why improving defensive communication will be one of Patrick Queen's most important tasks. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 17, 2026 - For Episode 1,961 on this Friday afternoon, Jake Brockhoff talks about the five training camp storylines he's most excited about once camp starts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 17, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 164 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I are joined once again by Joe Clark and the three of us get right into discussing the latest concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of training camp getting underway in less than two weeks. Steelers backup TE JJ Galbreath recently provided an update on fellow TE Darnell Washington and his weight, so we make sure to discuss his comments on the subject. With Joe back on the show for the first time in a while, Alex and I get his thoughts on the Steelers now that the offseason is winding down. We go over Joe's opinion on the state of the 91-man roster, favorite and least favorite offseason moves, the hiring of HC Mike McCarthy, and several things he's interested in learning about the team through the first week of training camp. After thoroughly discussing the latest topical subjects and news concerning the Steelers, in addition to Alex and I getting Joe's thoughts on the team ahead of training camp, the three of us talk in-depth about six more players in my annual 90-in-30 training camp preview series. The six players we discuss are: CB Joey Porter Jr., CB Daryl Porter, ILB Patrick Queen, S Jalen Ramsey, QB Aaron Rodgers, and DT Gabriel Rubio. We give the summer outlook for each player and the chances a few of them have at sticking in Pittsburgh once the preseason ends. As part of the six players the three of us discuss during this show, we take deeper dives into Joey Porter Jr. and Patrick Queen in terms of 2026 expectations and the kind of seasons both players can have. This 100-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this podcast by answering a few questions we received via email from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 16, 2026 - For Episode 1,960 on this Thursday afternoon, Ross McCorkle names the player he thinks could define the Steelers' offense in 2026. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 16 – Ep. 108: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss ESPN's trade value review with six Steelers deemed worthy of a first-round return. Next, we talk about Aaron Rodgers' retreat with several teammates and other pre-camp activities around the roster. For the last topic, we discuss various players on the roster bubble such as Kaleb Johnson, Robert Tonyan, and maybe even Roman Wilson. 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 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

July 15, 2026 - For Episode 1,959 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora outlines four ways the Steelers coaching staff can get T.J. Watt back on track after a disappointing and frustrating 2025 season. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 15, 2027 - Season 16, Episode 163 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the recent drop in the annual NFL top 100 rankings for Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. Former NFL WR Adam Thielen recently provided some advice that Steelers rookie WR Germie Bernard could use when it comes to getting on the same page this summer with QB Aaron Rodgers, so we make sure to go over that tidbit. Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden recently told Steelers DT Cameron Heyward what he thinks about QB Will Howard ahead of his second NFL training camp, so we make sure to cover that and the player comparison that he made. After thoroughly discussing the latest topical subjects and news concerning the Steelers, Alex and I talk in-depth about nine more players in my annual 90-in-30 training camp preview series. The nine players we discuss are OG Mason McCormick, TE Lake McRee, WR DK Metcalf, OG Doug Nester, RB Lew Nichols, FB/TE Riley Nowakowski, DT Esezi Otomewo, WR A.T. Perry, and WR Michael Pittman Jr. We give the summer outlook for each player and the chances a few of them have at sticking in Pittsburgh once the preseason ends. During this show, Alex and I update what ESPN had to say about Metcalf and Steelers ILB Patrick Queen in their positional ranking series that is still ongoing. We also discuss the production of Metcalf via certain routes over the course of the last two seasons. This 121-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this podcast by answering a few questions we received via email from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 14, 2026 - For Episode 1,958 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney believes a breakout season for Patrick Queen could be in the making in 2026. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 13, 2026 - 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

July 13, 2026 - For Episode 1,957 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle worries about Jaylen Warren's role with the Steelers in 2026. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 13, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 162 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the recent meetup out west of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks and wide receivers that appears to have been orchestrated by QB Aaron Rodgers. We go over the benefits of such a meetup, who all seemed to be in attendance for it, and much more. Alex recently wrote about Steelers OLB T.J. Watt and how the Steelers should possibly go about fixing him during the 2026 season so that he can have a rebound year. We go over each of Alex's suggestions and the impacts each might have on not only Watt, but the entire Steelers' defense as well. Alex and I also go over the chances Watt has at 15 or more sacks in 2026. After thoroughly discussing the latest topical subjects and news concerning the Steelers, Alex and I talk in-depth about six more players in my annual 90-in-30 training camp preview series. The six players we discuss are LS Christian Kuntz, DT Logan Lee, DT Dean Lowry, CB Tamon Lynum, K Laith Marjan, and OC Ryan McCollum. We give the summer outlook for each player and the chances a few of them have at sticking in Pittsburgh once the preseason ends. This 90-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this podcast by answering a few questions we received via email from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 12, 2026 - For Episode 1,956 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about how the hype around rookie Eli Heidenreich will have all eyes on the rookie when training camp starts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 11, 2026 - For Episode 1,955 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark breaks down why the offensive line is the team's biggest X-Factor. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 10, 2026 - For Episode 1,954 on this Friday afternoon, Jake Brockhoff explains why Roman Wilson is heading into training camp with the highest stakes of anyone on the Steelers' roster. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 10, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 161 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the latest Pittsburgh Steelers news, and that includes the recent topic of retired NFL DT Aaron Donald working this offseason with new S Jaquan Brisker. ESPN's annual offseason position rankings continue rolling out based on polls conducted with NFL coaches, scouts, and executives so we discuss Steelers DT Cameron Heyward slotting outside the top 10 at his position. We discuss whether Heyward was slighted in this year's defensive tackle rankings and we look back at where he ranked a year ago in such rankings. The Friday ESPN rankings centered around the tight end position, so we go over Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth not making the top 10. As part of that discussion, Alex and I discuss the weight that TE Darnell Washington has dropped this offseason and if that should be a concern when it comes to his run blocking abilities. Alex recently wrote about the Steelers 2026 candidates for the upback position on the punting team, so we go over the list of players from that post. We also attempt to whittle down his list to four primary and legitimate candidates for that job opening this summer. After thoroughly discussing the latest topical subjects and news concerning the Steelers, Alex and I talk in-depth about six more players in my annual 90-in-30 training camp preview series. The six players we discuss are RB Kaleb Johnson, P Cameron Johnston, OT Broderick Jones, OL Steven Jones, DT Sebastian Joseph-Day, and CB Donte Kent. We give the summer outlook for each player and the chances a few of them have at sticking in Pittsburgh once the preseason ends. This 104-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this podcast by answering a few questions we received via email from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 9, 2026 - For Episode 1,953 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney reacts to Cameron Heyward's shocking snub from ESPN's top DL rankings. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 9 – Ep. 107: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss the ESPN polls from scouts, coaches, and execs and where Steelers have placed on the lists so far. What does Joey Porter Jr.'s ranking mean for his contract negotiations (if anything), and why was Cam Heyward snubbed? Next, we talk about Juan Thornhill's comments about former Steelers DC Juan Thornhill. For the last topic, we discuss the upcoming preseason and the significant hype around it in Pittsburgh. We wrap up the show with a listener question about Darnell Washington. 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 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

July 8, 2026 - For Episode 1,952 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora recaps five Steelers super sleepers to keep an eye on as the team reports to training camp later this month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 8, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 160 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the latest relevant news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers and that includes the Tuesday announcement that all three of the team's preseason games this year will be shown live on the NFL Network. ESPN's annual offseason position rankings are now rolling out based on polls conducted with NFL teams so with that, we discuss Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. not being ranked in the top ten of the cornerbacks. We discuss whether Porter was slighted some in the rankings and any bearing it might have on how much he might ultimately get paid this summer when it comes to a possible contract extension. We discuss Porter's strengths and weaknesses at this point of his NFL career in addition to going over what former Steelers CB Darius Slay recently said about his former teammate. We also make sure to highlight what former Steelers CB Ike Taylor had to say about Slay's Tuesday evaluation of Porter. Alex recently posted his study on the size of NFL coaching staffs, so we discuss his findings and where the Steelers now rank leaguewide this offseason. We also discuss whether coaching staff sizes correlate to anything at all when it comes to team success. After thoroughly discussing the latest topical subjects and news concerning the Steelers, Alex and I talk in-depth about six more players in my annual 90-in-30 training camp preview series. The six players we discuss in this show are RB Travis Homer, QB Will Howard, WR Max Hurleman, OT Max Iheanachor, CB D'Shawn Jamison, and DT Kevin Jobity Jr. We give the summer outlook for each player and the chances a few of them have at sticking in Pittsburgh once the preseason ends. This 107-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this podcast by answering a few questions we received via email from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 7, 2026 - For Episode 1,951 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney believes the right guard spot will be the most watched position battle for the Steelers in training camp. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 6, 2026 - For Episode 1,950 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says we are about to find out what $100 million can buy for defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 6, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 159 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Ross McCorkle and Josh Carney sit in for Alex Kozora and we get right into discussing the excitement surrounding the upcoming World Cup match between the United States and Belgium. We also discuss if professional soccer has any shot at threatening the NFL in the very near future when it comes to American popularity. Two young Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers, Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard, were recently working with The Route God, according to videos posted on Instagram, so we all discuss how that might be the biggest recent news concerning the team. The Steelers have yet to sign CB Joey Porter Jr. and DT Keeanu Benton to contract extensions this offseason so with that, we dive into the probability aspects of each player getting done this offseason. We spend a lot of time discussing Benton's situation and future as part of this segment because the three of us are generally convinced that Porter will sign a contract extension at some point prior to Week 1. On the heels of Ross recently ranking the 2026 offseason moves made by Steelers GM Omar Khan, the three of us dive deeper into the potentially best and most impactful additions made on both offense and defense over the course of the last several months. I also get thoughts from Ross and Josh on what their biggest concerns are when it comes to the Steelers offense and defense ahead of training camp getting underway later this month. After thoroughly discussing offensive and defensive concerns when it comes to the 2026 Steelers, the three of us talk in-depth about three more players in my annual 90-in-30 training camp preview series. The three players the three of us discuss are OLB Alex Highsmith, OL Brock Hoffman, and ILB Cole Holcomb. As part of our discussion, we give the summer outlook for each player and the chances a few of them have at sticking in Pittsburgh once the preseason ends. Much later in this show, the three of us discuss the chances of rookie RB/WR Eli Heidenreich making the 53-man roster this year after the preseason concludes. This 99-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 5, 2026 - For Episode 1,949 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why she thinks Keeanu Benton could still have a future in Pittsburgh even if he doesn't get a contract extension during training camp this year. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 4, 2026 - For Episode 1,948 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why training camp/preseason injuries could hurt the Steelers more than usual this season. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 3, 2026 - For Episode 1,947 on this Friday afternoon, Jake Brockhoff explains why Max Hurleman is a name who shouldn't be counted out to claim one of the final spots on the 53-man roster. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 3, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 158 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the modification of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 training camp schedule that occurred recently. We go over how a few of the practices have now had their starting times altered. Steelers S Jalen Ramsey has been voted to the annual NFL Top 100 Players as of Friday morning so because of that, Alex and I discuss him being ranked 82nd overall on the list. We discuss if Ramsey's ranking is too high and we go over his 2025 season and what the expectations are for him in 2026. Alex and I also discuss the upcoming option bonus decision that the Steelers have in August and the ways that it could impact his 2026 salary cap charge. After thoroughly discussing the Ramsey ranking released on Friday, we talk in-depth about six more players in my annual 90-in-30 training camp preview series. The six players Alex and I discuss are ILB Malik Harrison, CB Ahmari Harvey, RB Eli Heidenreich, S Jack Henderson, OLB Nick Herbig, and DT Cameron Heyward. As part of our discussions about all six of those players, we give the summer outlook for each and the chances a few of them have at sticking in Pittsburgh once the preseason ends. Much later in this show, Alex and I discuss his recently completed top 10 list of freakishly athletic players that have played for the Steelers over the history of the franchise. This 93-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 2, 2026 - For Episode 1,946 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says he hopes the Steelers do what Travis Kelce and George Kittle suggested with Darnell Washington and get him more work in the passing game. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices