The Renegade Blitz

Tyler Polk, Chris Ward, and Brandon Walker talk to Michael Shawn Dugar of The Athletic to preview the Pittsburgh Steelers' next matchup vs. the Seattle Seahawks.

Tyler Polk, Brandon Walker, and Chris Ward talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers' start to the season. Kenny Pickett vs. rookies from this year, George Pickens, and the thoughts on the 5-0 record in 1-score games.

Tyler Polk, Chris Ward, and Brandon Walker preview the Pittsburgh Steelers' next opponent, the Jacksonville Jaguars. We talked to Laurie Fitzpatrick, who covers the Jaguars for Fanbuzz.

Tyler Polk, Chris Ward and Brandon Walker talk about the stinker, that was the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the Houston Texans.

Tyler Polk, Chris Ward and Brandon Walker talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers Victory over the Las Vegas Raiders and preview the upcoming matchup vs. the Houston Texans.

Ty Polk and Brandon Walker give their takes on burning topics for the Pittsburgh Steelers first two weeks of the regular season.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and Brandon Walker talk to Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports. They talk about the Super Bowl 56, the Pittsburgh Steelers' new position coaches, and the general manager search. They also talk about the Hall of Fame discussion that spawned from the Los Angeles Rams win and how the recent class can help some Steelers on the borderline of HOF status fine their way in.

In this episode of the Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk, Chris Ward, Guthrie Rasmussen and Jimmy Spizzirri talk about the Steelers 48-37 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Wild Card Round, ending their 2020 season. They talk about the unfortunate first snap that led to a 28-0 first quarter lead for Cleveland. They also talk about the team's performance throughout the game and the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In this episode of the Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk and Chris Ward talk to Neal Coolong of Steelers Wire at USA Today Sports. We talk about Tyson Alualu's decision to return to Pittsburgh and get Neal's thoughts on the Steelers offseason so far. They also talk about the draft needs for the Steelers and how compensatory picks from the brutal free agency period and more TV money coming in could lead to a more fruitful offseason for the team next year.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and Brandon Walker talk to Jake Burns of the Orange and Brown Report to preview the Monday Night Football MAtchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns. Talk about Cleveland's up-and-down season and how the Steelers beat them earlier this season and could cause troubles again. Ty, Chris and Brandon talk about the possible final game at Heinz Field for Ben Roethlisberger and the death of John Madden before giving their predictions for the game.

In this episode of the Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk and Chris Ward go over the fallout from the Steelers vs. Ravens postponement from Thanksgiving night to Tuesday night. Then they review the Season with Chris Carter, Pitt Beat Writer and NFL Analyst for DKPittsburghSports and host of the Locked on Steelers Podcast. They go over the chances of Ben Roethlisberger winning any major awards this season. The Steelers' playcalling and execution this season, how the running game and overall feel of this team reminds us both of the two teams who faced off in Super Bowl 43. They also talk about the defense and how they have made an impact this season. The front seven and secondary are big topics. TJ Watt's chances at the Defensive Player of The Year award are highlighted. Carter's thoughts on Robert Spillane, Cam Sutton, Mike Hilton, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Terrell Edmunds.

In this episode, Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and Guthrie Rasmussen are joined by the Renegade Blitz tweet page and website, Zack Napolitano. This podcast covers their reactions to the Pittsburgh Steelers victory over the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday. The production from Chase Claypool, Ray-Ray McCloud, Ben Roethlisberger, and the Steelers defense are the main talking points. They also talk about the breaking news of former Steeler Le'Veon Bell being released from the New York Jets and where he could go next.

In this episode of The Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk and Chris Ward welcome back Nick Farabaugh of Pittsburgh Sports Now to talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers draft situation. They talk about the reported three targets for the Steelers in the first round and talk about the positions of need that the Steelers could focus on selecting. They also talk about the potential trade partners in trading up in the first round and trading out of it as well.   To finish the podcast, Ty and Chris talk about the contract extension for Mike Tomlin and the podcast's plans for night one.

Chris Ward and Brandon walker talk with Levelle Moton, Head Coach of the North Carolina Cebtral Eagles men's basketball team. They about his friendship with Mike Tomlin and basketball legend Michael Jordan.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward and Guthrie Rasmussen talk about the Free-Agency of the Steelers. This is about to be rough for Steelers fans. However, we are here to talk about it. We will all get through this together. Buckle up, on this show we will also look at all the Steelers Free-Agents and predict whether or not they will stay or if they will go. *This podcast was recorded on Monday, March 8th.

On this episode of the Renegade Blitz Podcast, Ty Polk, Chirs Ward, Guthrie Rasmussen and Max Rosenfeld talk about the Steelers 28-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.  They talk about the Steelers 17 point comeback. Talking about reports from the halftime speech, potential playcalling mishaps and the overall game from the Pittsburgh Steelers. They wrap up the podcast talking about what the Steelers should do to rest their starters and who they would/wouldn't want to face in round 1.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward and Brandon Walker recap the Pittsburgh Steelers 19-19 tie with the Detroit Lions.

On this episode of the Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk, Chris Ward, Guthrie Rasmussen and renegadeblitz.com writer Jimmy Spizzirri recap the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Topics include the offense's three turnovers leading to a 17-0 halftime deficit. Ben Roethlisberger's inability to complete passes early on be it on deep shots or the passes he normally hits. Juju Smith-Schuster's receipt from Vonn Bell and the defense's valiant effort.

In this episode of the Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk and Chris Ward talk about T.J. Watt being named the Pittsburgh Steelers Team MVP for the 2nd year in a row. They also talk about the Steelers decisions to rest players ahead of their wild card game. They are joined by Jake Burns, Film Analyst and Writer for the Orange and Brown Report to find out how the Browns are doing ahead of this matchup which is instrumental in them making the playoffs for the first time since 2002. Finally, Ward and Polk give their predictions for the game to end the podcast.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and Brandon Walker preview the Pittsburgh Steelers matchup this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens with Kevin Oestreicher, Host and Producer of the Locked On Ravens Podcast. They talk about the Ravens star QB Lamar Jackson and how he has been an integral part of their offense. Kevin tells us more about how former Steelers LT Alejandro Villanueva has adjusted to Charm City. They talk about the vaunted defense of Baltimore and how the secondary has fared. To finish the podcast, Ty, Chris and Brandon give their predictions for the game.

Ty Polk and Chris Ward are joined by Nick Farabaugh of Pittsburgh Sports Now to talk about the 2020 season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. They talk about the team's decisions to part ways with Randy Fichtner and Shaun Sarrett. They also talk about the team's decision to hire QB Coach Matt Canada as Offensive Coordinator and what that could mean for the future of the offense. They also talk about the futures of Steelers players like Juju Smith-Schuster, Bud Dupree, Mike Hilton and Ben Roethlisberger. To wrap up the podcast they talk about the Steelers draft needs and who they would like to see them pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Ty Polk, Brandon Walker, and special guest Travis Adams recap the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. TThey talk about this game and the future of the Steelers with two games left in the season.

On this episode of the Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk, Chris Ward, Guthrie Rasmussen and fellow renegadeblitz.com writer Max Rosenfeld recap the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. They go over the offense's lack of production and a costly turnover that changed the course of the game. The defense's sack milestone and takeaways from an up-and-down game for them is also covered.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward and Brandon Walker talk about the trades for quarterbacks around the NFL and whether the Pittsburgh Steelers should go after Deshaun Watson. This podcast was recorded before the signing of Mitch Trubisky.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and Brandon Walker recap the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-28 loss to the Minnesota Vikings last Thursday. They go over the near completion of the largest regular-season comeback in NFL History and ask the question; How should we feel about the 2021 version of the Steelers? They talk about the good in-game performance but infuriating post-play moments from Chase Claypool and where he goes from here. They also talk about Ben Roethlisberger's mostly acclaimed performance by critics and how historically horrible the run defense has been for the Steelers.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward and Brandon Walker talk to Nick Farabaugh about the Pittsburgh Steelers hiring Brian Flores as a Senior Defensive Assistant and Linebackers Coach. His role in the defensive coaching hierarchy is examined and his job title explained. They also talk about the Senior Bowl, with the Willis vs. Pickett debate and other positions are examined for draft prospects.

In this episode of the Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and joining for the first time, Luke Sawhook, Steelers Fantasy Outlook writer for the rengadeblitz.com give their thoughts on the Steelers first loss of the season against the Washington Football Team on Monday. They talk about the issues in the running game, drops, and questionable calls. Other topics include the defense's injury issues and their inability to stop WFT's splash plays on way to a 23-17 loss.

Merry Christmas! Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and Brandon Walker talk to Matt Lane of the KC Sports Network to preview this weekend's matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs. They talk about the Chiefs' winning streak and how their offense has adapted, their opportunistic defense is also a point of discussion, and their pass rush since Melvin Ingram joined the team. Ty, Chris, and Brandon also talk about the Oregon Ducks hiring Adrian Klemm to be their Offensive Line coach and their predictions for this game.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward and Brandon Walker talk about the schedule reveal for the Pittsburgh Steelers and their predictions for the season. They also talk about the first days of rookie minicamp and the possibility of a free agent signing at cornerback.

It's the post-draft episode of the Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk, Chris Ward and Brandon Walker are joined by Smokin' Jim Frazier, NFL Scout and host of Steel City Sports World and Pittsburgh Sportsline. Ty, Chris and Brandon ask him about the Pittsburgh Steelers draft choices and if he agreed with their decisions. You don't want to miss his draft grade for the Steelers.

No Pittsburgh Steelers football, no problem on the Renegade Blitz Podcast! Ty Polk and Chris Ward talk with Ryan Scarpino, former Public Relations Specialist for the Steelers from 2010 to 2016. They talk about Ryan's time with the Steelers, his stories of Dan Rooney and his wife Patricia who recently passed away. Other topics include stories of his interactions with Bill Nunn, Troy Polamalu, Kevin Colbert, and more. They also talk about Ryan's first and only experience at the Super Bowl in Dallas with the Steelers PR team and who they'll pick to win Super Bowl 55 in Tampa, Florida.

Ty Polk and Brandon Walker recap the Pittsburgh Steelers season-ending loss to the Kansas City Chiefs 42-21. They talk about the anemic offense and the fantastic start by the defense. Talk about where they go from here as a franchise with the looming question about retirement for Ben Roethlisberger.

In this episode of The Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk and Chris Ward are joined by their new recap podcast host, Brandon Walker, a sportswriter for the New Pittsburgh Courier. They give their thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers 3-0 preseason and what they've liked so far from the team's performance in training camp and during games. They chat about the rookies from the 2021 draft class, Big Ben's vintage performance, the new acquisition at middle linebacker, and the Steelers' situation at slot cornerback. Chris and Ty talk with Bryant McFadden, former Steelers cornerback and two-time super bowl champion. He's currently the host of the All Things Covered Podcast and an analyst for CBS Sports Network. They ask him about his experience at the Hall of Fame Ceremony laden with former Steelers, his time at Florida State under legendary head coach Bobby Bowden. They also talk about a legendary speech from Bill Cowher before the 2005 AFC Wildcard game against the Cincinnati Bengals. McFadden Interview starts at 41:19.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and Brandon Walker recap the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-27 victory over the Chicago Bears. Topics of discussion include the officiating led by Tony Corrente and how bad of a job they did in both teams' cases. They talk about the Steelers' performance, Big Ben's efficient day, Najee's tough running and who helped him out in the running game, and how the offensive line faired. They also talk about the defense and their worries about the secondary, and they talk about the pass rush's containment of Bears QB Justin Fields, led by the three sacks by T.J. Watt.

On this episode of the Renegade Blitz Podcast, Ty Polk and Chris Ward talk about JuJu Smith-Schuster's decision to end his pre-game dance routine at midfield and find out who returned to practice for the Steelers with the injury report. Then they talk to Matt Taylor, the play-by-play voice for the Indianapolis Colts. They talk about the Colts high-flying offense led by Phillip Rivers and the stout defense of the Colts with DeForest Buckner and Darius Leonard. The guys give their predictions to wrap up the podcast.

In this episode of the Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk and Chris Ward preview the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns matchup.   Their guest this week is Jake Burns, Film Analyst, and Writer for the Orange and Brown Report. They talk about Cleveland's 4-1 start, and playoff hopes with the added playoff spot this year. Then they break down the defense and offense of the Browns and the players expected to play a big role for the Browns.

On this episode of the Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk and Chris Ward give an update on the injury report and James Conner's return from the Reserve/Covid List. Then they talk to Greg Tompsett, host of the Cover 1 Buffalo podcast about the Steelers opponent this week, the Buffalo Bills. They talk about Josh Allen's surge in play since the team acquired Stefon Diggs from Minnesota and the Bills defense led by Tremaine Edmonds and Tre'Davious White. Finally they give their predictions for the Sunday night matchup to wrap up the show.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and Guthrie Rasmussen recap the Steelers victory over the New York Giants and preview their matchup this Sunday against the Denver Broncos.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward and Brandon Walker recap the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-20 overtime victory versus the Seattle Seahawks. They talk about the performance of T.J. Watt who's sack-fumble set up the game-winning field goal. They also talk about the defense's lack of proper tackling and the snap situation with the wide receivers and tight ends.

In this episode of The Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk and Chris Ward talk to Dave Dameshek, the host of the Extra Points Podcast with Cousin Sal and the Minus Three Podcast about the Pittsburgh Steelers free agency period so far. They talk about the return of WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, Cam Sutton and the Steelers depth signings on defense and the offensive line. Find out what Dave thinks about the Steelers new offensive coordinator and Ben Roethlisberger's return for next season as well.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and the New Pittsburgh Courier's Brandon Walker talk to Greg Tompsett of the Cover 1 Buffalo podcast about this Sunday's matchup between the Steelers and Bills. They go over the matchups to look out for, like Stefon Diggs against a banged-up Steelers secondary, and what to expect in Kenny Pickett's first career start. Talk about Mitch Trubisky and what went wrong in Pittsburgh.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and Brandon Walker discuss the first week of training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers. They will talk about the highly talked about position battle at Quarterback, the wide receivers showing out, and other news and notes, including Ben Roethlisberger's comments and clarification from a Post-Gazette article by Ron Cook.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and Brandon Walker talk to Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com. They go over the matchups and if the Steelers can have better performance in the wild card game against Kansas City this time. Ty, Chris and Brandon give their predictions for the Super Bowl and the game between the Steelers and Chiefs.

In an emergency episode of The Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk, Chris Ward and Brandon Walker talk about the official retirement of Ben Roethlisberger and the unofficial retirement of Tom Brady. Ty talks about the frequent discussion of Roethlisberger's retirement being three seasons too late being asinine. Another point of discussion is the possible retirements of Brady and Rodgers affecting Big Ben's chance at a first ballot hall of fame induction. Even more shenanigans like Brandon's dislike for a certain Tik Tok sensation(?) not named JuJu. This episode was recorded the night before Championship Sunday.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward and Brandon Walker talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers 41-37 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. They talk about their thoughts on Ben Roethlisberger's performance coming off the COVID-19 list. They also talk about the offensive line's dreadful end of the game. Defensively, the performance of Alex Highsmith and Cam Heyward are highlighted, but a big focus is on the down play from Devin Bush.

It's the bye week but Ty Polk, Chris Ward and Brandon Walker are still bringing you a great podcast! They talked Urinating Tree, one of the best Sports and NFL youtube channels out there, about the Pittsburgh Steelers season so far. Ty, Chris, and Brandon also talk about how he started his YouTube career, his favorite Pittsburgh sports moments (and one certain pro wrestling moment, and his thoughts on recent NFL news surrounding Jon Gruden and the Washington Football Team's curious decision to retire the jersey of Sean Taylor.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and Brandon Walker update the Steelers injury situation and talk about the newest WR signing, Anthony Miller. Then they speak to Michael-Shawn Dugar, Seahawks Reporter for The Athletic. They talk about their backup quarterback Geno Smith and his performance against the Rams, how the offense can fare without their franchise Quarterback Russell Wilson and what's been going wrong with the Seahawks defense this year. Ty, Chris, and Brandon give their predictions and answer your questions on Twitter.

Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and Brandon Walker talk to Chris Carter of the Locked on Steelers Podcast and Steelers Now. They talk about the storylines from the Steelers minicamp with a focus on the contracts of Diontae Johnson and Minkah Fitzpatrick. This podcast was recorded before the announcement of Fitzpatrick's new contract, making him the highest paid safety in the league.

In this episode of the Renegade Blitz, Ty Polk and Chris Ward talk to Chris Carter of DKPittsburghSports and the Locked On Steelers Podcast. They talk about their thoughts on the Steelers OTA sessions and comments from JuJu Smith-Schuster on his desire to play in the slot. Other topics include, the backfield situation behind Najee Harris, Malik Hooker's potential impact on the Steelers defensive backs situation and a tweet from Chris Carter and a interesting conversation of "What If?" To finish the podcast, Ty is excited about another new spring football league with roots in Pittsburgh that could lead to intriguing opportunities. Thank you for 100 subscribers on YouTube!

It's officially draft month! Ty Polk, Chris Ward, and Brandon Walker talk about the recent mock drafts saying the Steelers will draft a receiver in the first round. They also talk about the possible signing of former Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu. Ty talks about the Steelers signing another safety not named Mathieu or Terrell Edmunds that could help with the big future contract for Minkah Fitzpatrick.