Yinz Know Ball - A Pittsburgh Steelers Podcast

Jon talks about cutdown day, the Steelers 53-man roster and several players cut from other teams that Pittsburgh could consider adding, before making an important announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon returns to offer his thoughts and analysis on the Steelers preseason loss to the Texans, and on the never-ending Brandon Aiyuk saga. Who stood out on Friday night? How did the rookies fare? Which wide receivers stood out? How did Arthur Smith's offense look? Jon also offers a standout sleeper on offense and defense, before diving into why the Steelers need to be careful not to get too cocky with their offers for Aiyuk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon tackles a bunch of questions from Steelers fans, while mixing in the best possible cornerback, safety and edge rusher free agent fits for Pittsburgh. How does the Fields and Wilson situation sort itself out? How are the Steelers going to fortify their cornerback room? Is Stephon Gilmore a good option for this team? Could Justin Simmons be in the cards? Is there a better no. 4 edge rusher than Markus Golden out there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon takes a detailed look at the Steelers post-offseason roster, how much better the team is from a year ago and what moves could still be on the horizon for the 2024 season. Is D.K. Metcalf in the cards? How many positions are the Steelers improved on from a year ago? And how much higher has the ceiling actually been raised? Are three of four teams in the AFC North going to be better in 2024? Could the Steelers day 3 picks actually make the roster/rotation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon is joined by Steelers Now analyst Derrick Bell to break down the Steelers draft picks in Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Is Zach Frazier a day 1 starter at center? Could he be the best center in the draft? How does Roman Wilson help the Steelers offense? What's his ceiling at WR in the NFL? Is Payton Wilson too big of an injury risk? What's the plan at WR2 and CB heading into day 3 of the draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon breaks down why the Steelers selection of Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu was such a great pick, and how he fits on the Steelers OL this season. What does Fautanu bring to the table? What's the likely starting 5 offensive linemen next year? What players should the Steelers be focused on during day 2 of the draft? Could Zach Frazier or JPJ make it to no. 51? Is a WR trade for the Steelers coming soon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon talks about the Brandon Aiyuk and Courtland Sutton trade rumors, the fit of both players, Round 1 CB targets and the Steelers draft plan. What might the cost be to acquire Aiyuk? Does Sutton make sense in Pittsburgh? What should the Steelers be willing to trade for him? How about Brian Thomas? Could the Steelers take a cornerback in Round 1? Who makes the most sense in Pittsburgh? Is Quinyon Mitchell really a trade up candidate? Plus, lots of scouting notes on the top cornerbacks in the draft and the Steelers confusing prototypes at cornerback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon breaks down 20 of the top defensive tackles in the 2024 NFL Draft, offering his thoughts on the best fits for the Steelers in each round. Should the team take Johnny Newton if he's on the board at No. 20? Do Michael Hall or Kris Jenkins make sense for the Steelers in Round 2? Who are the day 3 potential fits at defensive tackle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon goes in-depth on his evaluations of the consensus top three center prospects in the class, and what his move would be if the Steelers miss on all three of them. Detailed looks at Jackson Powers-Johnson, Zach Frazier and Graham Barton as prospects. Who does Jon see as the biggest risk? Who is the safest? Which center fits best and has the highest upside? Also, who is the Plan B if the Steelers don't draft any of them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon is joined by Steelers Now writer Derrick Bell to discuss the offensive tackles the Steelers have brought in for pre-draft visits this spring. Who do Jon and Derrick think will be the top tackles on the board at no. 20? How do they evaluate Olu Fashanu, Troy Fautanu, Taliese Fuaga, Amarius Mims and Tyler Guyton? Who should Pittsburgh prioritize in Round 1? And who is the best fit for the projected scheme? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon answers tons of questions on the Steelers draft plans, including what their first round options are and who they could target in a trade down situation. How many offensive tackles are likely to go in Round 1? Should the team make a move up for a top WR? What should the team's priority on adding a cornerback be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad roll through a Steelers 7-round mock draft, complete with trades, near trades and plenty of interesting picks. What position gets snubbed during the draft, and which position groups get loaded up? How many picks can the guys add via trades and still get quality players? Finally, Brad says good-bye and details his next career move beginning next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss the WR prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft that could appeal to the Steelers in the first three rounds, including AD Mitchell and Brian Thomas. The guys also discuss trade back options, Troy Franklin, Xavier Legette, Ladd McConkey, Xavier Worthy, Jermaine Burton and more wideout prospects. Who makes sense for this Steelers regime? Is Pittsburgh better off trying to make a splash at wide receiver via trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss the Steelers many minor roster moves, where the team currently sits a month from the draft and how they plan to fill multiple big holes. Are there too many holes to fill before the draft? Is Omar Khan waiting to make a major move at WR or C? How will this team fill holes at LB3, Nickel CB, backup outside CB spots, OT3 and more? What do Jon & Brad think of the new hip drop tackle rule changes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss the trade landscape at wide receiver around the league, before checking to see if there are any starting centers available for the Steelers. Is Brandon Aiyuk really available? Could the Steelers be in play for one of the 49ers starting wideouts? What is the risk in acquiring Deebo Samuel? What is the expected compensation for both wide receivers? Also, what is the Steelers plan at center? Will they take one in Round 1? How big of a risk is it to wait until the second round? Are there any worthwhile free agents available? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss whether the Steelers made the right decisions trading Pickett, and how Justin Fields fits into the team's future. How badly did the Steelers botch the Kenny Pickett Era? Did Omar Khan get enough back to justify trading him? What's the truth behind Pickett's attitude toward the organization? Also, the guys discuss why the Justin Fields trade is a win on multiple levels for Pittsburgh, even if he never becomes The Guy. How good was Khan's process leading up to the trade? What are Fields strengths and weaknesses, and how has his play improved in 3 years? Does he fit into Arthur Smith's offense? Finally, Jon & Brad touch on the news of Mike Williams visiting the Steelers, as well as the Deshon Elliott and Van Jefferson signings. The Steelers first 4 draft picks are looking more and more like WR, C, CB and OT in some order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss the Patrick Queen and Cameron Johnston signings, before looking at the Diontae Johnson trade from all angles. Is it possible the team finally has a punter?? Did the Steelers land an upgrade in Queen? How does he fit into the defense? Finally, why did Pittsburgh trade Diontae Johnson for such a minimal return? Was it the right move? What are the cap implications? Most importantly, what are the draft implications? How will this team fill holes at WR (2), CB, Nickel, SS and C in the coming days/weeks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon looks at the Steelers signing of Russell Wilson from all angles, including the QB's strengths and weaknesses, his fit with Arthur Smith and more. Will Russ be an upgrade over Kenny Pickett? He'll certainly have a better offensive coordinator, but does he fit with that coordinator? What are the main areas for concern and for optimism? Does Kenny Pickett have trade value? Should Pittsburgh move him? What positions do the Steelers still need to address in free agency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad offer their opinions on the Steelers interest in Russell Wilson, before giving an overview of the top OTs in the Steelers range of the first round. What does Russell Wilson do for the Steelers franchise? How do the guys currently evaluate Wilson's game? Should the Steelers draft an offensive tackle early in 2024? Which tackles would be in their range? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad lay out the full Justin Fields situation with up-to-the-minute news on what they're hearing, before diving into the Steelers LB options this offseason. Does a market for Fields even exist at the Bears current asking price? What could Fields be moved for if no team shows increased interest in a trade for the quarterback soon? With Cole Holcomb's future in doubt and the rest of the Steelers LB room set to hit free agency, who can the team sign to play next to Elandon Roberts? What type of player will they look for at linebacker? The guys discuss Jerome Baker, Blake Cashman, Willie Gay, Drue Tranquill, Patrick Queen, Devin White, Tyrel Dodson and more, before flipping to the top linebackers in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss Omar Khan's comments from the Combine podium, including the Steelers offseason plans at QB and where Broderick Jones will play next season. Could Pittsburgh take a linebacker early in the 2024 NFL Draft? Is the team wise to extend Diontae Johnson? The Steelers are meeting with a lot of wide receivers in Indy, are they more set on 11 personnel than we once thought? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss the Steelers low-key defensive tackle need, including whether the team should move on from Larry Ogunjobi or not. Does Ogunjobi offer enough to justify his cap hit? Was Armon Watts better than Ogunjobi last year? Should the team prioritize retaining Watts and Monty Adams and adding a comparable player to Ogunjobi for less cost? What defensive tackle options in free agency and the draft could make sense for the Steelers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss Kevin Colbert's ignorance of analytics, the new path the Steelers front office may be on and a host of center upgrades the team must choose from this offseason. Could Mason Cole remain a Steelers? Who are the top free agent centers that could interest Pittsburgh? Which of the top draft prospects in a strong center class make sense for the Steelers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss the Steelers early cuts, the viability of Justin Fields to the Steelers this offseason and the roster outlook at TE/FB. Brad has intel on the Steelers reported interest in Justin Fields, while the team could also look at 2 other QB options. Also, did the Steelers miss an opportunity to trade Chuks when they benched him? What's the roster outlook at TE this offseason? Will Pittsburgh lose a roster spot for a TE by adding a FB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh, including Rudolph's FA, Arthur Smith fits and the top draft prospects in the Steelers pick range. Does Ryan Tannehill make sense for the Steelers? Should Rudolph be retained? Does Kirk Cousins make sense for the Steelers to pursue this offseason? Will the Steelers consider at quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft? Who makes the most sense out of JJ McCarthy, Bo Nix or Michael Penix? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad talk about Arthur Smith's past usage of a WR3, what that means for the current roster and for the team's free agency plans. Did Smith not use a WR3 because of a talent shortage, or because of preference? Could Calvin Austin be a fit for Smith's offense? What other free agent options make sense for the Steelers no. 3 wide receiver role? Could Pittsburgh look for a future starting wide receiver early in the draft? Also, at the beginning the guys address fans common misunderstanding of Kenny Pickett's play-action performance through the first 2 years of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad pull back all the layers on the Arthur Smith hiring, including what it means for the direction of the organization, what it means for Kenny Pickett and how Smith's offenses have fared in Atlanta. How do the Steelers explain this hire with some of the talented OC options out there? What does this move say about the ceiling the Steelers organization now strives for? What do we make of the brutal offenses Smith ran in Atlanta? Does the scheme changes seemingly coming to Pittsburgh bode well for Kenny Pickett and Najee Harris? Are Pickens and Johnson doomed in this offense? How was Smith as a play sequencer in Atlanta? Is it possible the Steelers offense over the past 3 years was better than Smith's? Can we put our hope in the success of Smith's Titans days? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad look at the Steelers options to upgrade their safety position this offseason, including several mid-tier free agents that should be of interest. Will the Steelers make a play for a top safety? Are there better fits for the team at cheaper costs? What kind of safety should draw their interest to play next to Minkah? Will the draft provide many options? Is Thomas Brown a good OC candidate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad take their first positional dive into the Steelers offseason, looking at free agent and NFL draft options for the Steelers to add to their roster. But first, what to make of the Steelers first 2 rumored offensive coordinator candidates? Do Zac Robinson or Kliff Kingsbury make sense for Pittsburgh? What makes a Steelers cornerback? What scheme fits and body types is the team traditionally looking for? Do any players in FA fit this bill? Who is the sleeper free agent CB the Steelers could target (Jon and Brad each have different players)? Why should the Steelers be so aggressive to add a top cornerback this offseason? Could Pittsburgh load up on defensive backs in the draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad take a look at the Steelers 2024 free agents, who they would re-sign and let walk, as well as which players could be restructured or released this offseason. What did Mike Tomlin say in his presser about the future of the Steelers QB position? Should the team re-sign Mason Rudolph? What free agents should the team try to retain this offseason? Which players should be released or restructured to create cap space? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad jump into the fray following the Steelers loss to the Bills in the Wild Card round, before ranking what the Steelers offseason priorities should be. How did Rudolph play against Buffalo? What aspects of the offense were a let-down? Defensively, why did the Steelers struggle so badly? Who were the bright spots for Pittsburgh? Why do the rookies continue to play so little or out of position? What should the team's offseason priorities be this spring? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss the head coach openings around the NFL, match landing spots with coaches and talk through what the Steelers OC options could be this offseason. Also, could Mike Tomlin actually step away/request a trade? If not, who are the OCs he is most likely to be interested in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad preview the Steelers upcoming Wild Card playoff game against the no. 2 seed Buffalo Bills. What is the path to victory for Pittsburgh? Could one Bills struggle align with a Steelers defensive strength? Who do the guys want to see with TJ Watt out? Could personnel decisions on defense play a huge role in a Steelers win/loss? How do they matchup with the Bills usage of James Cook? Can the Steelers offense follow their recent formula (run the ball and hit big plays in the passing game) to success vs the Bills defense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss the Steelers playoff chances, beating the Ravens backups and measuring short-term success against long term goals. Who stood out in the Steelers victory over the Ravens? What is the outlook for Watt's availability if the Steelers advance? How should Steelers fans weight the team's short term success the last month of the season, against the lack of long term outlook, especially at QB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss the resurgence of the Steelers offense without Matt Canada and what the main factors have been in the unit's turnaround. How impressive have Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris been? Are the skill players in place for the Steelers to take the next step? What does the situation at QB look like now? Is the Pickett era over? Has Mason Rudolph really played that well? What are the potential playoff matchups for Pittsburgh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do the Steelers have a shot to upset the Seahawks? How do they match up against another team fighting to finish above .500? The guys also draft their squads from the two rosters, and pick their Splash and Clown play players of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss Mason Rudolph's performance against the Bengals compared to Kenny Pickett's, and declare which QB they would start in Week 17. Which QB is actually the better deep ball passer? Which QB gives the Steelers the best chance to win this week? What does opting not to start Pickett say about where the team is going long term at the position? Could Tomlin get extended AND traded? Also, a deep look at the AFC playoff picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad answer questions from fans on the Steelers, including what their QB, OC and head coach options could look like this offseason. What does the future for Kenny Pickett look like? Could the Steelers trade Mike Tomlin? If so, what teams would be interested? Can George Pickens be a future #1 WR? What should the Steelers top priorities be in free agency? How many players in the PFF Top 25 free agents could be potential Steelers fits? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss the biggest failures of the team in their embarrassing 30-13 loss to the Colts, including Mitch Trubisky's benching and the offensive line's miserable showing. Did anyone stand out on defense? Minkah's unlucky season continues, while TJ Watt's awesome performance will go overlooked. Pittsburgh's secondary struggled, but the linebacker play was even worse. Why did the offensive line struggle so much? Is this the worst Trubisky has played in his career? Why was the Damontae Kazee ejection/suspension so unjust, and why is the league's corruption a real concern for the coming seasons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad dive deep into the Steelers upcoming matchup with the Colts, including which of these QBs will make the least amount of mistakes on Saturday. Mitch Trubisky vs Gardner Minshew could be a wild ride. The Colts have overachieved their talent level, and the Steelers have underachieved, so who has the advantages Sunday? Could 2 important returning players turn the tide for Indy? Is this T.J. Watt's best matchup of the season? Will Keeanu Benton finally be freed this week? If he isn't, will Indy win? Is the Steelers pass rush due for a big breakout game? Who does Joey Porter Jr. match up with? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad look at the Steelers playoff odds and current standing in the AFC North, before comparing the similar situation of Mike Tomlin and Bill Belichick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon & Brad discuss the Steelers ridiculous loss to the Patriots, as well as the outlook for each player on the team's offense and defense heading into the offseason. Which members of the Steelers offense can be counted on for 2024? What are the top positional needs for the team? On defense, should the team be comfortable with their front 7? How much help does the secondary need? Is this roster close to competing if they can nail head coach, offensive coordinator and quarterback (BIG ifs)? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices