Steelers Podcast - The Terrible Podcast

February 19, 2026 - For Episode 1,813 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says the Steelers should steer clear of Tyreek Hill in free agency, regardless of the likely bargain price tag. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 19 – Ep. 91: For this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle go down the list of cut candidates and discuss what the Steelers should do with them. Next, we preview the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine and what questions we would like answered by Omar Khan. For the last topic, we discuss some trade ideas proposed by ESPN and other national media folk. To end the show, we answer a listener question about Aaron Rodgers. 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

February 18, 2026 - For Episode 1,812 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses why the Steelers addressing the secondary in the first round could make as much sense as quarterback or wide receiver. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 18, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 95 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the NFL Scouting Combine speaking schedule for Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan. On the heels of the Miami Dolphins making several early offseason cuts, Alex and I discuss if we think the Steelers should pursue any of the notable names on that list and that includes WR Tyreek Hill and G James Daniels. Former Steelers wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders to couch their wide receivers, so Alex and I discuss that news in addition to former Steelers WR Robert Woods announcing his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. The Athletic released their 150 top unrestricted free agent list for the offseason on Wednesday so Alex and I spend a lot of time on that subject. We go over the Steelers unrestricted free agents that made that list of 150 players and their early projected contract values for each. We also discuss several other soon-to-be unrestricted free agents on that top 150 list that the Steelers might ultimately have some offseason interest in. Alex and I discuss the value of CB James Pierre heading into free agency and if he deserves to be ranked in a top 150 list. Alex released his first official Steelers mock draft of the 2026 offseason since our last show, so we go over each of the 12 selections he has for Pittsburgh. We go over the biggest pushbacks that Alex has received for that first mock draft as well. Is former LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier easily the third-best quarterback in the 2026 draft class? Alex and I discuss his 2025 and 2024 seasons at LSU along with a few of his passing stats. This 106-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end thus show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 17, 2026 - For Episode 1,811 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney makes the case for why LG Isaac Seumalo must be re-signed. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 16, 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

February 16, 2026 - For Episode 1,810 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle makes the case for the Steelers to draft a punter with one of their 12 projected picks. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 16, 2025 - Season 16, Episode 94 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the plethora of roster cuts the Miami Dolphins appear set to make ahead of the start of the 2026 NFL year in March. We do wonder, however, if a few of the Miami reported forthcoming cuts might ultimately be designated for post June 1. Headlining these upcoming cuts the Dolphins will reportedly make are WR Tyreek, Hill, G James Daniels, EDGE Bradley Chubb, and WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. Throughout this Monday show, Alex and I address the probability and plausibility that the Pittsburgh Steelers will ultimately select at least one quarterback during the 2026 NFL Draft. We talk about what spending a 2026 draft pick on a quarterback might mean when it comes to veteran backup QB Mason Rudolph and especially if veteran QB Aaron Rodgers is ultimately re-signed. With the Steelers now installing Mike McCarthy as the team's new head coach, Alex and I revisit the team's extensive list of players that are scheduled to become free agents in March. We roll back through that lengthy list of players one-by-one and go over the likelihood of each ultimately being re-signed. As part of our 2026 free agent list rundown during this episode, Alex and I spend extra time discussing the potential futures in Pittsburgh of CB James Pierre, RB Kenneth Gainwell, CB Asante Samuel Jr., and G Isaac Seumalo. There were a few other minor news tidbits concerning the Steelers that surfaced over the weekend, so Alex and I make sure to go over all of those items that are worth mentioning. This 91-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end thus show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 15, 2026 - For Episode 1,809 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about why Will Howard may not even make the Steelers' final 53-man roster for the 2026 season. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 14, 2026 - For Episode 1,808 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark argues why the Steelers shouldn't feel compelled to bring back Kenneth Gainwell in free agency. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 13, 2026 - For Episode 1,807 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains the underdisccused need for Mike McCarthy to get familiar with the AFC North in a hurry to keep Pittsburgh's streak against the division alive. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 13, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 93 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers announcing their full coaching staff for the 2026 season on Thursday. We go over the few new names that are included in that list of staff members, and we also have conversations on the overall size of the staff and much more related to that Thursday announcement by the team. Several current and former Steelers have now chimed in on the comments made by Joey Porter Sr. about Mike Tomlin and Ben Roethlisberger during his recent interview on the Cameron Heyward podcast, so we go over the latest related to that topic. Former NFL QB Derek Carr has made it known that he is open to a comeback in 2026 should the right opportunity present itself so Alex and I address what all he had to say recently and whether the quarterback could be a plausible and possible fit with the Steelers. The NFL has reportedly now informed all 32 teams in a memo that it prevailed in its grievance vs. the NFLPA and its “team report cards" after an arbitrator determined that the NFLPA's conduct violated the CBA and ordered it to stop making public any future report cards. Alex and I both have opinions and reactions to that Friday breaking news. A judge ruled on Thursday in favor of Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss still having a year of college eligibility remaining due to a medical hardship a few years ago, so Alex and I react to that news during this show. On the heels of my first 2026 salary cap update for the Steelers being posted on Thursday, Alex and I discuss everything related to that topic. We also discuss potential March salary cap casualties related to the Steelers in addition to other ways the team might decide to create additional space should they deem that necessary during the offseason. Later in this show, Alex and I discuss the probability and plausibility related to offseason contract extensions being signed by CB Joey Porter Jr., K Chris Boswell, OLB Nick Herbig, DT Keeanu Benton, and TE Darnell Washington. We go over a few perceived market values for several of those players. This 129-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 12, 2026 - For Episode 1,806 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney highlights the one player he has his sights set on in the first round for the Steelers early in the process. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 5 – Ep. 90: For this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and I discuss the Ben Roethlisberger-Joey Porter Sr. drama with allegations of the legendary quarterback being a bad teammate. We talk about the podcast era and some of the negative repercussions of everybody having a voice with incentives to draw clicks and eyeballs. Next, we talk about the various QB options the Steelers have this offseason if Aaron Rodgers decides not to return. Will they go with a veteran like Kyler Murray or Joe Flacco, or could they draft a top quarterback like Ty Simpson? For the last topic, we go through my first mock draft, including an interesting trade discussion for the 2026 NFL Draft. To end the show, we answer a listener question about Jalen Ramsey. 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

February 11, 2026 - For Episode 1,805 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Super Bowl blueprint the Seahawks outlined, one the Steelers would be wise to follow. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 11, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 92 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the recent comments that Joey Porter Sr. made about Ben Roethlisberger and his team leadership to Cameron Heyward during an interview on the latest episode of the “Not Just Football" podcast. We also discuss what Heyward had to say about his recent animated gif tweet during the recent episode of his podcast that seemingly created quite a stir. With the recent drama-related news tied to the Pittsburgh Steelers talked about, Alex and I then go over the 2026 contract situation related to veteran DB Jalen Ramsey. We discuss how March 13 is a key date when it comes to Ramsey's 2026 future with the Steelers. We also discuss the variances in Ramsey's expected 2026 salary cap charge. Alex and I also go over our thoughts on whether Ramsey is worth $19.5 million in cash in 2026 and whether the team should prorate his August option bonus amount of $7.4 million, assuming he remains under contract until then. In the middle of this Wednesday show, Alex and I are joined by our 2026 college all-star week attendees, Ross McCorkle, Joe Clark, Josh Carney, and Melanie Friedlander, for a roundtable session. The six of us have our annual roundtable discussion about what was observed from various draft prospects during the weeks of the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl. We discuss several different position groups and players during this roughly 70-minute discussion. If not already doing do, please make sure to follow Ross, Joe, Josh, and Melanie on Twitter/X at the provided account links. After Alex and I finish our 2026 college all-star week discussion, we answer a few emails that were sent to us by listeners of the show. This 122-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 10, 2026 - For Episode 1,804 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says it should be Aaron Rodgers or bust (in a sense) this offseason for Mike McCarthy. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 9, 2026 - For Episode 1,803 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses what the Steelers can learn from the last two Super Bowl champions. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 9, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 91 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing Super Bowl LX that concluded with the Seattle Seahawks easily beating the New England Patriots. We address how and why the Seahawks are now World Champions and the steps their organization made in the last three seasons in the draft that played a significant role in that. We look at the Patriots moving forward from their Super Bowl LX loss and whether they should look to move T Will Campbell to guard at this point. We also talk about the solid game that CB Christian Gonzalez played on Sunday night. Are there any made takeaways from the 2025 Seahawks that can be applied to the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers that would provide any hope in the team making any sort of a Super Bowl run in 2026? In addition to attempting to answer that question, Alex and I take a look at the Steelers' initial odds for 2026 being a championship season for them. Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and DT Cameron Heyward were both somewhat in the news cycle on Sunday. We discuss the national report concerning Rodgers' chances of returning to the Steelers in 2026 increasing and the very cryptic tweet that Heyward posted on Sunday that many seem to think hint about his playing future. Former Steelers WR George Pickens is now expected to be franchise tagged by the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, so Alex and I discuss that news. We also discuss what we each think Pickens' demands and market value should be this coming offseason. Alex recently completed a deep dive post on new Steelers OC Brian Angelichio, so we go over his main takeaways from that study. This 82-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we make sure to read and answer a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 8, 2026 - For Episode 1,802 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about why the Steelers should sign Isaac Seumalo to a new deal before he hits free agency. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 7, 2026 - For Episode 1,801 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why the Steelers may need to become more active in free agency in the coming years. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 6, 2026 - For Episode 1,800 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Steelers' 15-year drought since their last Super Bowl appearance and wonders when Pittsburgh could return to the big game. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 6, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 90 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the annual NFL Honors awards that took place on Thursday night. We talk about the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class and how once again former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman L.C. Greenwood failed to get into Canton. With former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger becoming a candidate for the 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, Alex and I discuss his chances of being a first-ballot selection as year from now. We also talk about how the late Craig Wolfley was left out of the annual NFL Honors' ‘in memoriam' tribute on Thursday night and how sad that was to see happen. Since our Wednesday show, we now know a few more hires that the Steelers are making for their new coaching staff. Because of that, Alex and I go over the news related to Joe Whitt Jr., Derius Swinton II, Pat Reilly, Shawn Howe, and Eric Simonelli reportedly being hired by new HC Mike McCarthy. Alex recently talked to former Steelers WR Demarcus Ayers about new Steelers wide receivers coach Adam Henry, so we go over the main talking points from that interview. There's now even more news concerning the 2025 in-game altercation that Steelers WR DK Metcalf had with a Detroit Lions fan that we pass along during this show. With Super Bowl LX taking place on Sunday, Alex and I preview the big game and give our straight-up picks for the contest as well as against the spread that is listed on MyBookie.ag, a longtime show sponsor. Alex and I also go through and pick several Super Bowl LX props related to the weekend betting action at hand. Will the Steelers play in the Super Bowl in the next five years? What about in the next ten years? Alex and I address those two questions later in this show. Alex and I also discuss and comment on whether each of us would trade all of the 12 perceived picks the Steelers seem set to ultimately have in the 2026 NFL Draft to move up to select Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza first overall. This 106-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we make sure to read and answer a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 5 – Ep. 89: For this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark discuss the Steelers' hiring of Mike McCarthy, why we should have seen it coming, and how it will change things for the team. Next, we talk about the many assistant coach hires that McCarthy has made, including the breakdown of how he assembled the staff, and the ways it could determine the Steelers' 2026 roster. To end the show, we recap the All-Star games that we each attended last week. 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

February 5, 2026 - For Episode 1,799 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says the Steelers need to put a timetable on Aaron Rodgers making his decision to avoid the same song and dance as last offseason. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 4, 2026 - For Episode 1,798 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the complete devaluing of the Pro Bowl not just in the event itself but its meaning in being selected. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 4, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 89 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the seemingly decline in excitement and media coverage when it comes to Super Bowl LX. While only a handful of coaching staff hires has been made official by the team as of Wednesday morning, Alex and I discuss the reports that now indicate that Brian Angelichio will likely be the team's new offensive coordinator and Domata Peko the new defensive line coach. We also address the reported news that two staff interviewees, Scott Tolzien and Chase Haslett, are reportedly staying with the New Orleans Saints. Is there some sort of prior history between QB Aaron Rodgers and new coaching staff member Frank Cignetti Jr. that could result in the former not wanting to return to Pittsburgh in 2026? We attempt to answer that question/narrative that seems to now be making the rounds since our Monday show. Former Steelers running backs coach Eddie Faulkner is reportedly joining the coaching staff of the Baltimore Ravens, so we address that news. We also talk about the seemingly strong coaching staff that new Ravens HC Jesse Minter seems to be assembling. The NFLPA held their annual Super Bowl press conference on Tuesday, so Alex and I discuss a few main talking points that came out of that media session. We talk about the probability of an 18-game regular season in the NFL and how more emphasis on better playing surfaces in stadiums is likely to happen very soon. Steelers DT Cameron Heyward is making the rounds ahead of Super Bowl LX on radio row this week, so Alex and I go over a few comments he has made about his playing future. On Tuesday, we learned that Detroit Lions fan involved in a December altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf has brought a $100 million defamation lawsuit against the player, the organization, and others. With that news being fresh, Alex and I give our thoughts on that having any chance of succeeding. This 96-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we make sure to read and answer a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 3, 2026 - For Episode 1,797 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney believes the Steelers hit a pair of home runs on the coaching staff with the offensive line hires. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 2, 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

February 2, 2026 - For Episode 1,796 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle names his two early favorites if the Steelers want a wide receiver in the first round. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 2, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 88 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the latest news from the weekend into the morning concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers and the coaching staff that is continuing to be assembled under new HC Mike McCarthy. While only of the coaching staff hires have been made official by the team, we have more potential hirings that appear certain at this point. Because of that, Alex and I discuss the latest news concerning the potential hirings of Frank Cignetti Jr., C.J. Ah You, Danny Crossman, Mark Lovat, Grant Thorne, and Steve Scarnecchia based on the latest reports on each. After first thinking that the Steelers would be retaining DB coach Gerald Alexander, the news broke over the weekend that he is joining the Minnesota Vikings. We discuss that news in addition to AGM Andy Weidl now possibly being a Vikings GM candidate later this offseason. Scott Tolzien will officially interview for the offensive coordinator job on Monday, so Alex and I cover that morning news as well. With all of the NFL head coaching vacancies now seemingly filled, Alex and I give our opinions and rankings of each hire and landing spot. We give our thoughts on where McCarthy should rank in this year's hiring cycle. A new Hall of Fame class will be announced later this week, so Alex and I go over the latest voting controversies. We also discuss Peter King admission that he made a mistake several years ago when it came to him not voting for former Steelers S Troy Polamalu back in 2020. Only one member of the Steelers, Ben Skowronek, is participating in the annual Pro Bowl games this year so with that, Alex and I discuss the future of that event and if there are ways to make it more appetizing to watch or care about. During this show, Alex and I discuss if the hype train concerning Steelers QB Will Howard needs to slow down quite a bit at this point of the offseason. We go over several questions we think NFL commissioner Roger Goodell should be asked during his annual pre-Super Bowl press conference, which should take place on Monday. This 92-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we make sure to read and answer a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 1, 2026 - For Episode 1,795 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about one way that new Steelers DC Patrick Graham may be an upgrade over the last two coaches that held that position. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 31, 2026 - For Episode 1,794 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why he likes what Mike McCarthy has done with the reported coaching staff hires thus far. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 30, 2026 - For Episode 1,793 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why the Steelers have a big problem with ILB Payton Wilson as he enters Year 3 with more questions than expected. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 30, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 87 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers and their rebuilt coaching staff that is being assembled under new HC Mike McCarthy. While none of the coaching staff hires have been made official by the team, several seem destined to happen at this point. Alex and I go over the news concerning the hirings or interviews of Lunda Wells, Scott Tolzien, Ramon Chinyoung, Adam Henry, James Campen, Jahri Evans, Jason Simmons, and Patrick Graham, who will reportedly be the team's new defensive coordinator. Alex and I also address the news that the Steelers will reportedly retain Tom Arth, Scott McCurley, and Gerald Alexander from the 2025 coaching staff. We move on to discuss the future of QB Aaron Rodgers related to numerous members of the reported new coaching staff in Pittsburgh. We also address the numerous links back to McCarthy when it comes to his perceived staff hirings as of Friday morning. With Graham set to become the Steelers' new defensive coordinator, Alex and I do a deep dive into his coaching career. We talk a lot about his defensive roots, his schemes, his tendencies and much more. We go over his fit in Pittsburgh and his most recent job as the DC with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Steelers have a new wide receiver on their roster as of Thursday, so Alex and I quickly go over the signing of WR A. T. Perry and what traits he brings to Pittsburgh. Steelers AGM Andy Weidl did not get the general manager job with the Atlanta Falcons, so we discuss that bit of news during this show. McCarthy was a guest on WDVE Radio on Friday morning, so Alex and I discuss the main talking points that came out of that 15-minute interview. This 107-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we make sure to read and answer a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 29, 2026 - For Episode 1,792 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney questions if the next offensive coordinator hire for the Steelers will actually matter with Mike McCarthy as head coach. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 28, 2026 - For Episode 1,791 this Wednesday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses how things are different at this year's Senior Bowl and which positions are worth watching. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 28, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 86 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers introducing Mike McCarthy as the team's new head coach during a Tuesday press conference. Alex and I parse a lot of what McCarthy had to say during his Tuesday press conference. We discuss in-depth what McCarthy had to say about QB Aaron Rodgers possibly returning in 2026 in addition to his thoughts on second-year QB Will Howard as well. We discuss whether either of us are hoping for Rodgers to return in 2026. We discuss the expected/hoped for timeline when it comes to the Rodgers' decision for 2026. Not very many current Steelers players were present for the Tuesday McCarthy press conference, so Alex and I discuss that topic a little bit during this episode as well. With Chris Shula and Nate Scheelhaase both looking like they might not land head coaching jobs this offseason, and thus staying with the Los Angeles Rams, Alex and I discuss the way that looks when it comes to Steelers deciding to bypass on both for their head coach vacancy. It sounds like the Steelers won't lose AGM Andy Weidl to the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, so Alex and I discuss that new development that happened on Tuesday. During this show, the Cleveland Browns announced that Todd Monken will be their new head coach so obviously Alex and I discuss that breaking news. We also discuss how Browns DC Jim Schwartz might not take too kindly of him being passed over for the position. Former New England Patriots HC Bill Belichick won't be a first-ballot Hall of Famer this year, so Alex and I discuss his snubbing. We also discuss how the Belichick news might further help the late L.C. Greenwood when it comes to his chances of finally getting into the Hall of Fame this year. As of Wednesday morning, we know several Steelers' candidates that are being interviewed for coaching staff spots, so we bring everyone up to date on that list of people. Later in this show, Alex and I pass along the breaking news of Adam Henry being hired by the Steelers to be the team's new wide receivers coach. This 90-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we make sure to read and answer a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 27, 2026 - For Episode 1,790 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney raises questions about Kaleb Johnson's fit moving forward after a disappointing rookie season and now coaching staff changes ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 26, 2026 - For Episode 1,789 this Monday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains the most frustrating part of the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy and why the process felt too rushed. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 26, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 85 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing Super Bowl LX now being set with the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks. Steelers Team President Art Rooney II talked to Bob Labriola over the weekend about the hiring of Mike McCarthy to be the team's new head coach, so Alex and I make sure to parse all of his comments on the subject. Alex and I also discuss the Steelers' process of hiring a new head coach and whether or not it was McCarthy's job to have the moment that Mike Tomlin decided to resign. Alex and I discuss the development of the next franchise quarterback being the primary focus now and whether we'll see QB Aaron Rodgers back in Pittsburgh in 2026. We discuss whether the Steelers could possibly look at acquiring a quarterback such as Mac Jones or Malik Willis by this year's draft in hopes of turning either into the NFL's next Sam Darnold. Former Steelers OC Arthur Smith will be the next offensive coordinator for Ohio State so that bit of news gets our attention during this show. Alex and I also further discuss what the Steelers rebuilt coaching staff could look like with McCarthy now installed as the team's new head coach. Later in this Monday show, Alex and I discuss whether McCarthy should be considered the top head coach in the AFC North division at this point and even with the Cleveland Browns yet to hire their next head coach. This 80-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we make sure to read and answer several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 25, 2026 - For Episode 1,788 this Sunday afternoon, Melanie Friedlander shares her reaction to the Pittsburgh Steelers selection of Mike McCarthy as their new and next head coach. ⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 24, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 84 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Saturday afternoon emergency podcast, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers deciding on Saturday that Mike McCarthy will be the team's new head coach. Alex and I provide our initial reactions to McCarthy being the Steelers' choice as their next head coach and why he was likely given the job. We go over the many connections that McCarthy has not only to Pittsburgh, but to members of the Steelers front office as well. With McCarthy the Steelers new head coach, will veteran QB Aaron Rodgers now return for the 2026 season? Should the Steelers even want him to return? Alex and I address those questions and more regarding the connection between McCarthy and Rodgers and potentially the latter playing one more season in Pittsburgh. With McCarthy now the team's new head coach, Alex and I try to connect several logical dots when it comes to candidates to be on the Steelers coaching staff. We go over a few offensive and defensive coaching staff additions we could see and discuss a few current members of the coaching staff that might be retained with McCarthy now the head coach. Alex and I discuss the Steelers failing to bring in Chris Shula and/or Nate Scheelhaase for in-person interviews at this point. This 49-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 24, 2026 - For Episode 1,787 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark names some early standouts from the East-West Shrine Bowl ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 23, 2026 - For Episode 1,786 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora wonders if the NFL's head coach hiring process is broken and too hurried, leading to predictably poor results and constant turnover. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 23, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 83 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers and their ongoing search for a new head coach. Alex and I discuss the Baltimore Ravens hiring Jesse Minter as their new head coach. We also discuss Miami Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver having an in-person meeting with the Steelers on Friday. We also talk about DC Brian Flores signing a contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings and what it is likely to mean or not mean. Brian Baldinger said on Thursday that he thinks the Steelers might be interested in Miami Hurricanes HC Mario Cristobal. We discuss his report on that topic during this show. We also go over the fact that the Steelers are seemingly now down to five final candidates for their head coach job, pending any other late interviews happening. Alex and I go over the situations and rules related to the Steelers possibly having any interest in any members on the staffs of the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos during this show. The Steelers signed another player to a Reserve/Future contract on Thursday, so we make sure to recap that transaction. Should a potential duo of Mike Shula as Steelers head coach and Nate Scheelhaase as offensive coordinator be a concern to fans when it comes to potentially having the latter of the two robbed from the team in the next years? Alex and I discuss that question due to social media concern related to that topic. In the middle of this show, Alex and I discuss the future of Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey in 2026. We go over his contract, his current salary cap charge, and the decisions the Steelers will need to make concerning Ramsey's roster and option bonuses in his contract. The NFL will play their Conference Championship games on Sunday, so ahead of those two games taking place, Alex and I pick the two contests against the spreads that are listed on MyBookie.ag, a longtime sponsor of our podcast. Lastly, Alex and I go over the several emails responses we have received from listeners of the show related to the four quarterback questions we asked late during the Wednesday show. There were a ton of emails to read and while we hit a lot of them, we were unfortunately unable to get to all of them. Alex and I discuss the likelihood of the Steelers trading for San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones to close out this Friday episode of the podcast. This 99-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 22, 2026 - For Episode 1,785 this Thursday afternoon, Joe Clark breaks down which players he'll be keeping a close eye on at the East-West Shrine Bowl. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 21, 2026 - For Episode 1,784 this Wednesday afternoon, get to know head coach candidate Anthony Weaver and why he's a sleeper for the Pittsburgh Steelers head coaching job. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 21, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 82 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the morning press conference that the Buffalo Bills ownership and front office conducted and some of the jaw-dropping comments that we could not ignore. Steelers assistant general manager Andy Weidl will reportedly interview with the Atlanta Falcons for their general manager position, so Alex and I make sure to hit on that news early in this show. The Steelers have signed a few more free agent players to Reserve/Future contracts since our last episode, so Alex and I run through that list. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have now hired former Steelers STC Danny Smith, so we make sure to give that bit of news some attention. We also discuss the possibility of S Miles Killebrew following Smith to Tampa Bay this coming offseason with him scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in March. With the Steelers' search for a new head coach now entering its second week, Alex and I discuss the latest concerning that topic. We go over the in-person meeting scheduled for this week with head coach candidates and whether the list of new prospects will grow any this week. Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger released a new episode of his podcast on Tuesday and that show produced several talking points. We go over Roethlisberger's support for Mike McCarthy to be the Steelers' next head coach and his thoughts on how he thinks the Steelers should handle their quarterback position in 2026 and possibly even 2027. Alex and I have a lengthy discussion about McCarthy potentially being the Steelers next head coach and the pros and cons related to that. We discuss McCarthy's age, how much longer he would likely coach, and whether either of us would be happy if he ultimately gets the job. With Roethlisberger talking about the future of the quarterback position during his recent podcast episode, Alex and I discuss the possibility of QB Will Howard being the starter in Pittsburgh in 2026. We also discuss the possibility of the Steelers taking a hard look at Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis in free agency this offseason. I make my thoughts known on Howard ultimately being the quarterback the Steelers decide to roll with for at least the 2026 season. Steelers DT Cameron Heyward addressed the departure of HC Mike Tomlin during his recent podcast episode, so Alex and I make sure to recap things he said on that topic. We also address what former Steelers RB Najee Harris said about Tomlin during his appearance on a podcast. This 106-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted above and we close things out by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 20, 2026 - For Episode 1,783 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney makes the case for the Steelers to retain one key position coach in an offseason filled with change. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan. 20 – Ep. 88: For this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark do a deep dive on the latest with the Pittsburgh Steelers' search for their next head coach. We discuss the candidate list, our most (and least) favorites, and how attractive the job is compared to the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills. Next, Ross previews the Senior Bowl and what to expect next week with an emphasis on wide receivers and quarterbacks, and Joe does the same for the Shrine Bowl. To end the show, we answer a listener question about pending free agents. Thank you for joining us for this 42-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