Podcasts about Teryl Austin

June 11, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 146 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers starting their 2025 mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. We go over the absence of Steelers OLB T.J. Watt for minicamp and the relation that has to his contract extension negotiations. We discuss whether Watt's minicamp absence is a big deal, what he's likely angling for, and the possibility that he might ultimately hold out at training camp if he doesn't sign a contract extension by then. We also talk about how we still both expect Watt to sign an extension but that it might not get done for several more weeks. New Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers took part in his first practice with his new team on Tuesday, so Alex and I discuss that major event. Rodgers also met with the local media for the first time on Tuesday, so Alex and I make sure to parse out everything he said during that 15-minute session. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin also talked briefly on Tuesday, so we hit on a few key things he said after the first minicamp practice concluded. The finer details related to Rodgers' one-year contract are now known, so Alex and I go over those incentives and what his 2025 salary cap charge is scheduled to be. We also go over the Steelers' 2025 salary cap and cash spending situation now that Rodgers has signed his deal. All of the Steelers position coaches on the defensive side of the football talked to the media on Tuesday so Alex and I recap the most notable things to come out of those sessions. We do the same for defensive coordinator Teryl Austin and special teams coordinator Danny Smith as well as both also met with the media on Tuesday. A few comments from a few coaches on the offensive side of the football surfaced Wednesday morning during our show so Alex and I make sure to cover a few of those. This 80-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes newly signed defensive lineman Daniel Ekuale to the show. How does the the veteran fit into coach Mike Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin's defense alongside names like Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton? How does he believe his career-best season a year ago with the New England Patriots can translate to his new team? And what are his personal relationships to Steelers past and present including Isaac Seumalo and Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins to discuss Aaron Rodgers coming to Pittsburgh to visit the team, as the team continues to pursue signing him. We discuss what a partnership could look like, if it's the best course of action and how it could change draft plans. Should Jaxson Dart at pick 21 be a path forward as opposed to this though? What do we make of the way DK Metcalf's contract was structured? Teryl Austin was the only known notable name we know was in attendance for Michigan's Pro Day. What do we make of that and if it impacts how we feel about the likelihood of Kenneth Grant being the pick at 21? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One mock draft has Tyler Warren 18th and Ashton Jeanty in the same range. Would you trade up for one of those players? Darius Slay wants to play one more year and has a past relationship with Teryl Austin in Detroit.

The Eagles cut Darius Slay. Could that be an option for the Steelers as we approach free agency? The dots are already being connected because Slay has a previous relationship with Teryl Austin and, like most players, loves him some Mike Tomlin. Slay was the odd-man-out in an elite secondary in Philly. Why are the Steelers the team that get randomly connected to players that get let go?

The Eagles cut Darius Slay. Could that be an option for the Steelers as we approach free agency? The dots are already being connected because Slay has a previous relationship with Teryl Austin and, like most players, loves him some Mike Tomlin. Slay was the odd-man-out in an elite secondary in Philly. Why are the Steelers the team that get randomly connected to players that get let go? Are the Steelers turning into a retirement destination? Pro Wrestling Minute – John Cena has turned heel for the first time in over 20 years.

Pittsburgh Steelers fans got their red meat this week from owner Art Rooney II. His annual end-of-year press conference has fans on edge, with some even starting "fire the team" movements. We'll share all the toxic takes that came in the aftermath and people have become casualties in its wake, including Mike Tomlin, Russell Wilson, Teryl Austin, George Pickens and more. Then, Yinzer Banksy or Cleveland Vandal? We talk to Brian from oneBURGH to get to the bottom of the bandits who are laying claim to the future Ben Roethlisberger Stadium. What Yinz Talkin' Bout is the conversation about the Steelers social media conversation, exposing all the week's hot and toxic takes. Hosted by Kyle Chrise and Greg Benevent.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 4 p.m. Eastern. Are the Eagles a realistic model for the Steelers? Given assistant GM Andy Weidl's ties to both teams? Or will their Super Bowl-level success be difficult to replicate in the absence of offensive stars like Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts? Or an offensive line anchored by reliable pieces like Lane Johnson? What should we make of Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin all appearing at the Senior Bowl this week? What NFL draft prospects should they be looking closest at? And which running back names are intriguing with the possibility of Najee Harris moving on in NFL free agency? And on the Pirates front, what difference will Adam Frazier make in his return to Pittsburgh? And is Paul Skenes already one of baseball's biggest stars with his appearance on the MLB The Show cover, announced Tuesday?

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, host Brian Batko welcomes fellow Post-Gazette Steelers insider Gerry Dulac to react to owner Art Rooney II's comments about the team Monday. Specifically, they focus on the QBs after Rooney said he doesn't expect the team will be able to keep both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields in 2025. Should they give Wilson another look despite his five-game losing streak and NFL playoffs loss to Lamar Jackson and the Ravens? Or did Fields show enough upside early in the season that he deserves a chance to be the No. 1? Also on the docket are coaching issues. What did Rooney's comments tell us about his satisfaction level with Mike Tomlin? And what does the future hold for assistants Arthur Smith, Teryl Austin and Pat Meyer? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Mike Tomlin, Arthur Smith, and Teryl Austin are in Mobile for Senior Bowl events. Dome and open-air stadiums are the future of the NFL. ESPN predicts Penn State to win the national championship.

Teryl Austin will return as DC. Why are the Steelers so afraid of change? We looked at what the Eagles did following last season that has changed their fortunes all the way to a Super Bowl. Nick Wright also named his Best QBs of the 21st Century.

Teryl Austin will return as DC. Why are the Steelers so afraid of change? We looked at what the Eagles did following last season that has changed their fortunes all the way to a Super Bowl. Nick Wright also named his Best QBs of the 21st Century. We took a look at the first 2 drafts under Omar Khan. Donny Football Debrief – The Pitt football schedule is out.

Joe and Brian are back to answer “What's next for the Pittsburgh Steelers?” Could the team be looking at one or more new coaches? What is the future for Mike Tomlin, Arthur Smith, and Teryl Austin? And who's the starting quarterback? Will that QB be throwing to George Pickens: or will he be traded? The hosts […] What's next for the Pittsburgh Steelers? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to address the team's lack of coaching staff changes so far. Will coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan finally make moves this week? Or are names including OC Arthur Smith and DC Teryl Austin safe in their jobs? Could Tomlin look to add positions to his coaching staff, like he did for Brian Flores recently? And how could a bigger staff help the offense get more out of playmakers like George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth? Or improve communication issues on a defense loaded with stars like Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Joey Porter Jr., T.J. Watt and Patrick Queen? Our duo tackles those questions, then reacts to results from the NFL playoffs this past weekend. What can the Steelers learn from how Josh Allen and the Bills stopped Lamar Jackson and the Ravens? And what does the Commanders' stunning upset of the Lions show about the Steelers' ability to turn things around quickly with some good decisions?

We discussed the Steeler's blowout loss to Ravens 28 to 14 to be eliminated in the playoffs. The lack of offense and the first half going three and out. Teryl Austin's decision to run the wrong defense when the Ravens had big personnel on the field. Steelers need to move on from him because of the underperformance of his defense. The offensive line struggles and the Steelers must part ways with their offensive line coach, Pat Meyer. We do some FU E Trivia. Please email the show @steelersfanaticaluniverse@gmail.com

January 18, 2025 - For Episode 1,416 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark questions how much of a difference it would really make if the Steelers moved on from Teryl Austin given Mike Tomlin's presence. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to talk through DC Teryl Austin's future with the team. Would it help the unit and stars T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Cam Heyward, Joey Porter Jr. and Patrick Queen if the organization moved on from Austin? Would anything really change with Mike Tomlin still in place as the head coach with a heavy hand in the game plan? Or could there be value in a new voice and message, especially amid the communication issues that plagued the group down the stretch of the regular season and in the NFL playoffs? And how can the unit restore its aggressiveness regardless of who's coaching it? Our duo tackles those questions, then makes picks for the divisional round of the playoffs this weekend. Will Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs cruise past the Texans again? Who will win the marquee QB battle in the other AFC matchup? The Ravens' Lamar Jackson or the Bills' Josh Allen? And can the Commanders or Rams stop the Lions and Eagles from meeting in the NFC championship?

Ray's five words: When is the draft?! Ray thinks Teryl Austin will be back. He thinks the most likely QB options, in order, are: Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, or another free agent.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Ray Fittipaldo believes Teryl Austin will be back. He thinks the most likely QB options, in order, are: Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, or another free agent. Ray would trade George Pickens. The Numbers Game!

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, the guys discuss if they expect Teryl Austin and Pat Meyer to return in their roles or if they could be part of the coaching turnover expected. Have we already seen the best years of TJ Watt? Should the Steelers consider packaging Watt, George Pickens and draft capital to move up for Shadeur Sanders? Could Justin Fields improve his play under center and in play-action? Why are coach's contracts kept such a mystery from the public? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff reflected on the Pitt women's basketball game he covered the other day that saw a historic comeback from the Panthers. Jeff's initial guess is that Teryl Austin will stay as Steelers DC. Jeff dove into the report that Russell Wilson and Arthur Smith didn't get along all that well. Jeff didn't witness George Pickens physically late for the Christmas game, but backed the reporting on it and brought up a great point about it in the process. Jeff isn't sure what could get through to Pickens going into next season. The guys asked Jeff about Mike Tomlin being caught flat-footed on the question about Pickens yesterday.

TJ Watt wants to be a Steeler for the rest of his career. Should the team start considering a move to build for the future? What type of haul could the Steelers get for Watt? Do they owe it to Watt to put him with a Super Bowl contender? 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff reflected on the Pitt women's basketball game he covered the other day that saw a historic comeback from the Panthers. Jeff's initial guess is that Teryl Austin will stay as Steelers DC. Jeff dove into the report that Russell Wilson and Arthur Smith didn't get along all that well. Jeff didn't witness George Pickens physically late for the Christmas game, but backed the reporting on it and brought up a great point about it in the process. Jeff isn't sure what could get through to Pickens going into next season. The guys asked Jeff about Mike Tomlin being caught flat-footed on the question about Pickens yesterday. Judge Donny – Should Justin Fields be back?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey continues to react to the Steelers' season-ending loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL playoffs. Should owner Art Rooney II and GM Omar Khan consider firing DC Teryl Austin for the defense's backslide in the final games of the season? Should coach Mike Tomlin have less control over the unit and instead allow his coordinator to establish his own identity? And what does the unit need to do differently to get more out of stars including T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Joey Porter Jr., Patrick Queen and Alex Highsmith? Later, Jason also explains why he feels Russell Wilson should not be the starter at QB in 2025 and analyzes the Penguins' mess in goal with Tristan Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic both struggling.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo consider what's at stake for the team -- win or lose -- in its NFL playoffs matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. Is Mike Tomlin closer to the hot seat if he loses? Or validation if he wins in the eyes of GM Omar Khan and owner Art Rooney II? What about coordinators Teryl Austin and Arthur Smith? Does the front office led by Khan and assistant GM Andy Weidl have a higher opinion of this season than fans, upset with a long playoff win drought? Or could there still be changes to the coaching staff if the team falls short? In the second segment, Adam and Ray discuss the future of the the roster's core and how much hingers on a win vs. as loss. Are T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Cam Heyward assured of returning next season? Or would there be reason to doubt they could ever deliver in the postseason with another loss? What impact will the game have on extension talks with players including George Pickens? Could Pat Freiermuth or Alex Highsmith be on the trade block despite recent extensions of their own? And how important is it to see young players like Joey Porter Jr. and Keeanu Benton step up on the big stage? Then in the third segment, our duo wades into QB talk. Does Russell Wilson's future in Pittsburgh hinge on this game? How much of an impact could it have on his contract demands in NFL free agency? Will Justin Fields get a second look as the potential starter? And what are the chances outside options like the Jets' Aaron Rodgers could be considered?

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the defensive unit of Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. Despite getting a healthy version of Cam Heyward and Minkah Fitzpatrick this season, despite avoiding the gigantic injury malaise that the linebacker and safety positions went through in 2023 and adding veterans Patrick Queen, DeShon Elliott and Donte Jackson, the NFL's highest-paid defense actually got worse in 2024. The Steelers finish eighth in scoring defense in 2024, down from sixth the previous year. What happened? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you play Justin Fields in the playoff game? No one is requesting to interview Teryl Austin for a head coaching job. We hear from frustrated fans tired of the Steelers losing.

Hour 4: Mark Kaboly joins the show for the final hour! Who should be blamed for the Steelers' struggles? The guys debate who should start at QB for Pittsburgh this weekend. And what happens if the Steelers' defense has another poor start on Saturday?

January 3, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 73 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare to play the visiting Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium, There is quite a bit of housekeeping to get to early in the show concerning the team's Week 18 injury report and transactions the team made a few days ago. We discuss the 21-day windows being opened on WR Roman Wilson, DL Logan Lee, and ILB Cole Holcomb and all three players might not make it back to the active 53-man roster before the team's season ends. CB Donte Jackson (back) enters the weekend listed as questionable so we discuss his current situation and how it could impact the Saturday night inactive list for the Steelers. We also go over the Bengals' injury report heading into the weekend and specifically, a few players listed on it. We move on to discuss the four Steelers players voted to the Pro Bowl Games this year and the deservingness of each. We also discuss OLB T.J. Watt being voted the team's MVP for the 2024 season. We also go over C Zach Frazier being voted the team's top rookie of 2024 and OLB Alex Highsmith being the winner of the annual Chief Award. Steelers coordinators Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin both held their weekly media sessions a few days ago, so Alex and I parse the meaningful things that each had to say during his session. With the Saturday night game against the Bengals now on tap, Alex and I give our full preview of that contest. We address both sides of the football for each team and what the Steelers likely need to do Saturday night to close out their 2024 regular season with a win. Later in this show, Alex and I give our picks for all of the Week 18 NFL games, and that obviously includes our final score predictions for the Steelers' game against the Bengals. This 105-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo report from Steelers practice ahead of an NFL Week 18 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. They recap comments from DeShon Elliott and Teryl Austin on the defense's bickering following the Week 17 loss to Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs. Does Elliott regret any of his comments? Why does Austin believe the bickering is a healthy sign? What role has Minkah Fitzpatrick played in the defense's struggles against the past? And have communication issues been resolved in the week since the defeat? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Including: Could Cole Holcomb and Roman Wilson still return from long-term injury this season? And what will Joey Porter Jr. add to the defense after a shorter absence?

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss TJ Watt being named the team MVP for the 5th time in his career. This marks the first time in club history a player has won the award 5+ times. We also discuss what came of the conversations with Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin today, what the team's New Year's Resolutions should be and why the Steelers have such a small, cheap staff in comparison to the rest of the league. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news around 5 p.m. Primarily, he reacts to the Steelers' NFL Week 17 loss to Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs. Can coach Mike Tomlin still win with this team in the playoffs? Are C.J. Stroud and the Texans an opponent they can beat if they have to travel to Houston for the wild-card round? What is going on in the secondary with DeShon Elliott, Patrick Queen and others venting frustration and Minkah Fitzpatrick struggling? Are T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and the pass rush part of the problem? Is George Pickens' body language and lazy route running sustainable any longer? Should we worry about Russell Wilson? And what buttons do coordinators Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin need to press to get this team back on track?

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to the Steelers' NFL Week 17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Acrisure Stadium. Can coach Mike Tomlin, OC Arthur Smith and DC Teryl Austin fix what's doomed their team in three consecutive losses? Why did Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce look so dominant against Minkah Fitzpatrick, DeShon Elliott, Donte Jackson and the Steelers' once-strong secondary? Can this team win in the playoffs -- likely against the Houston Texans -- now that they've lost control of their destiny in the AFC North race against the Ravens? And can Russell Wilson bounce back from arguably his worst performance with the team, even with WR George Pickens back in the lineup? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

December 24, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 69 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare to play the Kanas City Chiefs Wednesday at home on Christmas Day. We go over the Steelers' Monday injury report and highlight the fact that it is looking good that the team will have at least four players that missed the Week 16 game due to injuries back for the Wednesday contest against the Chiefs. We also go over the injury report from the Chiefs and how there's a chance that DT Chris Jones might sit out Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh. Steelers coordinators Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin both held their weekly media sessions on Monday, so Alex and I parse the meaningful things that each had to see during his session. After flying through the all-22 tape from the Steelers' Week 16 road loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Alex and I give our observations and recaps of what stood out from that defeat on both sides of the football. Former Steelers WR Diontae Johnson has a new home as of Monday as the Houston Texans claimed him off waivers from the Ravens. We discuss him landing with the Texans and the news that the Steelers did not submit a waiver claim for him. Alex and I then proceed to give our full breakdown and preview of the Steelers' home game against the Chiefs. We go over what we have observed on tape from the Chiefs on both sides of the football. We go over several key stats concerning the Chiefs and how they have managed to compile a 14-1 record to date. We address the things the Steelers need to do on offense and defense to beat the Chiefs at home on Wednesday. Later in this show, Alex and I give our picks for the Wednesday and Thursday NFL games and that obviously includes our final score predictions for the Steelers' game against the Chiefs. This 119-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we bring our annual "What Yinz Talkin' Bout" Christmas card. When Santa Claus decides to take a year off, he turns to the only people who could possibly get the job done: Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lucky, the HBO cameras caught all their Christmas preparations. We present "Hard Knocks: The AFC North Pole." Plus, all the week's hot and toxic takes, including those who want to fire Russell Wilson, Mike Tomlin, Teryl Austin, Omar Khan and even Art Rooney 2. Steelers Nation is as whiny and belligerent as ever, despite the Steelers have a top 12 offense and top 10 defense, even after two straight losses during the hardest part of the team's schedule.

December 20, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 67 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare to play the Baltimore Ravens Saturday on the road. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report and highlight the fact that the team will not have WR George Pickens on Saturday against the Ravens. We also discuss S DeShon Elliott being doubtful for Saturday's game and OLB T.J. Watt seemingly being ready to play against the Ravens. Will Watt be on any sort of snap count on Saturday in Baltimore and will the Steelers at least have CB Donte Jackson for this contest? We attempt to answer those questions and also look at what the Saturday inactive list is shaping up to be. The Ravens are also dealing with key injuries at the wide receiver position ahead of Saturday's game, so we go over that topic early in this show as well. Will WR Rashod Bateman play through his foot injury? Will he be impactful even if he does? We discuss his situation ahead of Saturday's game in Baltimore. Steelers coordinators Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin both held their weekly media sessions on Wednesday, so Alex and I parse the meaningful things that each had to see during his session. Alex and I proceed to give our full breakdown and preview of the Steelers' road game against the Ravens. We go over what we have observed in the last few weeks from the Ravens, what the Steelers must do on both sides of the football to win, and much more. Later in this show, Alex and I give our picks for all of the Week 16 NFL games against the spread. This segment also includes our final score predictions for the Steelers' game against the Ravens. One of us has the Steelers beating Baltimore. This 100-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 13, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 64 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare to play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday on the road. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report and highlight the fact that the team might not have S DeShon Elliott and DT Larry Ogunjobi on Sunday in addition to being without WR George Pickens. We discuss whether the team might decide to elevate S Eric Rowe from the practice squad on Saturday in addition to activating DT Montravius Adam from the Reserve/Injured list. The Eagles are in good shape from a health standpoint, and we quickly go over their Thursday injury report as well. Steelers' coordinators Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin both held their weekly media sessions on Thursday, so Alex and I parse the meaningful things that each had to see during their sessions. Midway through the Friday show, Alex and I are joined by Zach Berman, who covers the Eagles for All Phly. Zach helps us preview Sunday's matchup in Philadelphia between the Eagles and the Steelers. We get Zach to address the recent turmoil with the Eagles before talking more about the team on the offensive and defensive sides of the football. We address the plan of attacks for both teams heading into Sunday and much more. Zach ends his interview with a score prediction for Sunday's game. If not already doing so, please follow Zach on Twitter/X at @ZBerm and make sure to read his work online here: https://allphly.com/author/zach/ Alex and I then proceed to give our full breakdown and preview of the Steelers' Sunday road game against the Eagles. We go over what we have observed the last few weeks from the Eagles, what the Steelers must do on both sides of the football to win, and much more. Later in this show, Alex and I give our picks for all of the Week 15 NFL games against the spread. This segment also includes our final score predictions for the Steelers' game against the Eagles. This 122-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo and Brian Batko report from the team's Thursday practice ahead of an NFL Week 15 matchup with the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles. Which coordinator is under more pressure this week? Is it Arthur Smith, gameplanning for QB Russell Wilson, RB Najee Harris, TE Pat Freiermuth and the offense to face a tough Eagles defense led by Jalen Carter and Quinyon Mitchell? Or is it DC Teryl Austin as he prepares guys including T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Joey Porter Jr. to face Eagles playmakers Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith and Saquon Barkley, who's having a historic season? They also ponder assistant GM Andy Weidl's offense on both teams. When will the young Steelers offensive line with Mason McCormick, Broderick Jones and Zach Frazier begin to resemble the group that the Eagles have, led by Lane Johnson?

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's show, we discuss what came from Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin's media availabilities. They touched on the offense's belief in itself, guys stepping up in the absence of George Pickens, Cam Heyward being a Defensive Player of the Year candidate and more. We also touch on the team potentially being without DeShon Elliott and how massive of a loss that would be. Will we see more Cam Sutton in different roles due to that? Finally, we touch on the Steelers not making mention of having 3 games in 11 days and just taking it one at a time. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 6, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 61 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the late-game fourth down decision that Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell made Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers. We discuss the decision and if Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin would have done the same thing in that situation. Based on the team's Thursday injury report, the Steelers certainly seem to be a healthy team as they head into their Week 14 Sunday home game against the Cleveland Browns. We discuss that injury report and the activation of CB Cory Trice Jr. from the Reserve/Injured list on Thursday. We also look ahead at what the Steelers Sunday inactive list might look like and if Trice might be on it. Can Tomlin's Coach of the Year candidacy ultimately be helped by the Steelers being on Hard Knocks? We discuss that topic briefly. Steelers coordinators Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin both held their weekly media sessions on Thursday, so Alex and I parse the meaningful things that both had to see during their sessions. Baltimore Ravens WR Diontae Johnson certainly is going down a wrong path with his current team and we discuss the latest news on him and his immediate future. Alex and I then proceed to give our full breakdown and preview of the Steelers' Sunday home game against the Browns. We go over what we have observed the last few weeks from the Browns, what they did specifically against the Steelers in their win a few weeks ago, and much more. We go over how both teams are likely to scheme on both sides of the football as well. Later in this show, Alex and I give our picks for all of the Week 14 NFL games against the spread. This segment also includes our final score predictions for the Steelers Sunday home game against the Browns, This 104-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 20, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 54 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday afternoon episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers and their Thursday night AFC North road game against the Cleveland Browns. We go over the Steelers' injury report coming out of Tuesday with this being a short week and discuss the team signing S Eric Rowe to the practice squad recently. We also discuss the potential of CB Cory Trice Jr. being activated off the Reserve/Injured list on Thursday and playing against the Browns. We take an early look at the Steelers' possible inactive list for Thursday night and make sure to hit on the recent Browns' injury report as well. The Steelers offensive and defensive coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin, both talked to the media on Tuesday, so we go over a few main talking points that came out of those two press conferences. With the all-22 tape from the Steelers' Week 11 win against the Baltimore Ravens now digested on a short week, Alex and I wrap a bow around that AFC North win with a few final assessments from both sides of the football. In the middle of this Wednesday show, Alex and I are joined once again by Scott Petrak, who covers the Browns for The Chronicle-Telegram and Medina Gazette on BrownsZone.com. Scott helps us preview the Thursday night game between the Browns and the Steelers. We talk a lot about Browns QB Jameis Winston, the offensive struggles that Cleveland has had to date, ways the unit is improving and more for that side of the football. We also get several questions poised to Scott when it comes to the Browns' defense. Scott updates the injury statuses of a few Cleveland players and lets us know who he thinks will start at left tackle Thursday night. To end this interview, we get Scott's thoughts on the upcoming AFC North Hard Knocks series as well as his score prediction for the Thursday night game. If not already doing so, please follow Scott on X/Twitter at @ScottPetrak and please make sure to read his work online at brownszone.com as well. After having Scott on, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers Thursday night game against the Browns. We obviously end that segment with our final score predictions for the Thursday night AFC North contest. This 122-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Mike Garafolo provide up to the minute news from around the NFL heading, including highlights and analysis from the Eagles win over the Commanders on Thursday Night Football. Plus, Steelers' defensive coordinator Teryl Austin joins the show ahead of their divisional matchup against the Ravens; Bridget Condon and Brian Baldinger preview the Bengals-Chargers matchup; and Adam Rank discusses how the Bears offense will change under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown and reveals the fantasy players that will help your team steal a win in week eleven.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Mike Garafolo provide up to the minute news from around the NFL heading, including highlights and analysis from the Eagles win over the Commanders on Thursday Night Football. Plus, Steelers' defensive coordinator Teryl Austin joins the show ahead of their divisional matchup against the Ravens; Bridget Condon and Brian Baldinger preview the Bengals-Chargers matchup; and Adam Rank discusses how the Bears offense will change under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown and reveals the fantasy players that will help your team steal a win in week eleven.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 8, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 49 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 10 Sunday afternoon road game against the Washington Commanders. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report and how important Friday will be for a few players, including rookie OLB Nick Herbig and TE MyCole Pruitt. We go over possible elevations from the team's practice squad on Saturday and possible other weekend transactions forthcoming. On Thursday, we once again heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin. As usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points to come out of those media sessions. We continue to go over the additions of new WR Mike Williams and OLB Preston Smith based on things the coordinators said. Alex and I welcome Ben Standig of The Athletic to the show, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers' road game against the Commanders. Standig has covered the Commanders for some time and that means he has a great pulse on the team. We go over the Commanders' addition of CB Marshon Lattimore and the play of rookie QB Jayden Daniels so far this season. We also discuss with Ben what new OC Kliff Kingsbury brings to Washington. We go over Commanders' injury situation heading into Friday afternoon and what the home team's plan of attack on both sides of the football should be. At the end of our talk with Ben, he gives us his score prediction for the Steelers-Commanders game. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Ben on X/Twitter at @BenStandig and make sure to read his work online here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/ben-standig/ After finishing with Ben, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers-Commanders game. We break down what we are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 10 NFL games. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Commanders to end that segment. This 114-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted and we also answer a few email questions we received from listeners since Tuesday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 25, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 43 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 8 Monday night home game against the New York Giants. The Steelers have made a few more transactions since our last episode and those included ILB Tyler Matakevich having his 21-day window being opened and WR Andy Isabella being sighed to the practice squad. We address those two moves and go over what we might see happen transaction-wise on Monday afternoon. The Steelers first injury report of Week 8 was released on Thursday, so we make sure to recap it. We also look at the Giants' injury situation heading into Friday's practice. On Thursday, we once again heard from all three of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith, Teryl Austin, and Danny Smith. As usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points to come out of those media sessions. The Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night and with that win it seems very doubtful that they will be trading WR Cooper Kupp. We discuss that development and then transition into talking about a few remaining trade targets the Steelers might have at the wide receiver position as the annual deadline creeps closer. We give some early thoughts on the Steelers upcoming Monday night game versus the Giants later in this show. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 8 NFL games. On Monday, we will fully preview the game between the Steelers and the Giants and give our predictions for that contest. This 80-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted and we also answer a few email questions we received from listeners since Wednesday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 18, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 40 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 7 Sunday night home game against the New York Jets. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report and how important Friday will be for a few players, including rookie WR Roman Wilson and S Damontae Kazee. We go over possible elevations from the team's practice squad on Saturday and what the early Sunday inactive list is looking like heading into Friday. The Steelers have yet to announce their starting quarterback for the Sunday game against the Jets and we wonder if HC Mike Tomlin will do so on Friday after practice. We also talk about the press conference that QB Justin Fields had on Thursday and how we think he handled it with it looking like he might lose the starting job this weekend. On Thursday, we once again heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin. As usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points to come out of those media sessions. We discuss how Smith certainly sounded like he is more in the corner of sticking with Fields at quarterback than turning to veteran QB Russell Wilson. While Austin didn't say a whole lot, we go over his comments made about CB Joey Porter Jr. as well as him possibly blitzing more on defense. Alex and I welcome Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic to the show, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers' home game against the Jets. Rosenblatt has covered the Jets for some time and that means he has a great pulse on the team. We go over the Jets' addition of WR Davante Adams, whether WR Mike Williams is now likely to be traded soon, and why the Jets enter Sunday's game against the Steelers with just a 2-4 record. We go over New York's injury situation heading into Sunday night and what the visiting team's plan of attack on both sides of the football should be. At the end of our talk with Zack, he gives us his score prediction for the Steelers-Jets game. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Zack on X/Twitter at @ZackBlatt and make sure to read his work online here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/zack-rosenblatt/ After finishing with Zack, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers-Jets game. We break down what we are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 7 NFL games. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Jets to end that segment. This 118-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted and we also answer a few email questions we received from listeners since Wednesday. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 11, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 37 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 6 Sunday afternoon road game against the Las Vegas Raiders. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report and how important Friday will be for a few players and that includes RB Jaylen Warren and QB Russell Wilson. We go over possible elevations from the team's practice squad on Saturday and what the early Sunday inactive list is looking like heading into Friday. As has been the case for several weeks now, we discuss once again if Sunday afternoon rookie WR Roman Wilson will finally make his NFL debut. On Thursday, we once again heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin. As usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points to come out of those media sessions. We continue to discuss how the team has limited the snaps of WR George Pickens this season, what Austin said about blitzing more with the edge unit down a few players, and also what he had to say about ILB Patrick Queen and rookie CB Beanie Bishop Jr. Pickens met the media on Thursday for a short question and answer and so Alex and I discuss that. We go over how Pickens handled that session and much more. We also discuss the possibility of Pickens playing a few more snaps on Sunday against the Raiders and how we won't be surprised if he has a productive game coming off a week where he was very much under the media microscope. Alex and I welcome Vinny Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal back to the show on Friday, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers' road game against the Raiders. Bonsignore has covered the Cowboys for quite some time and that means he has a great pulse on the team. We go over the status of Raiders WR Davante Adams, who is likely to be traded soon, the Las Vegas injury situation heading into Sunday afternoon and what the home-team's plan of attack on both sides of the football should be. At the end of our talk with Vinny, he gives us his score prediction for the game between the Steelers and the Raiders. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Vinny on X/Twitter at @VinnyBonsignore and make sure to read his work online here: https://www.reviewjournal.com/staff/vincent-bonsignore/ After finishing with Vinny, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers-Raiders game. We break down what we are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 6 NFL games. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Raiders to end that segment. This 118-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 4, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 34 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 5 Sunday night home game against the Dallas Cowboys. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report and how important Friday will be for a few players and that includes DT Larry Ogunjobi and QB Russell Wilson. We go over possible elevations from the team's practice squad on Saturday and what the early Sunday inactive list is looking like heading into Friday. We also discuss once again if Sunday night rookie WR Roman Wilson will finally make his NFL debut. On Thursday, we once again heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin. As usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points to come out of those media sessions. We discuss when QB Justin Fields might start getting more autonomy at the line of scrimmage and if CB Joey Porter Jr. will shadow Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb on Sunday night. Why is everyone down on RB Najee Harris right now? We discuss that topic briefly and how Sunday night sets up to be a nice 2024 breakout game for him. We also go over the latest news concerning Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams when it comes to him potentially being traded soon. Alex and I welcome Joseph Hoyt of DLLS Sports to the show on Friday, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers' home game against the Cowboys. Hoyt has covered the Cowboys for quite some time and that means he has a great pulse on the team. We go over the Cowboys injury situation heading into Sunday night and what the Dallas plan of attack on both sides of the football should be. At the end of our talk with Joseph, he gives us his score prediction for the game between the Steelers and the Cowboys. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Joseph on X/Twitter at @JoeJHoyt and make sure to read his work online here: https://alldlls.com/author/jhoyt/ After finishing with Joseph, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers-Cowboys game. We break down what we are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 5 NFL games. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Cowboys to end that segment. This 111-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 27, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 31 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 4 Sunday road game against the Indianapolis Colts. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report and how important Friday will be for RB Jaylen Warren, who is currently dealing with a knee injury. We go over possible elevations from the team's practice squad on Saturday and what the early Sunday inactive list is looking like heading into Friday. Might rookie WR Roman Wilson not make his NFL debut on Sunday? We discuss that topic. On Thursday, we once again heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin. As usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points top come out of those media sessions. We go over why Sunday is a big game for OLB Nick Herbig and if he might see his special teams snaps reduced a little against the Colts with him needing to play a larger number of snaps on defense with OLB Alex Highsmith sidelined with his groin injury. Can the Steelers get their running game going earlier on Sunday against the Colts? What about QB Justin Fields being used more on the ground as well? We address those two key questions ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. Alex and I welcome Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star back to the show on Friday, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers' road game against the Colts. Atkins has covered the Colts for quite some time and that means he has a great pulse on the team. We go over the play of Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson so far this season with Nate as part of this interview. At the end of our talk with Atkins, he gives us his score prediction for the game between the Steelers and the Colts. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Nate on X/Twitter at @nateatkins_ and make sure to read his work online here: https://www.indystar.com/staff/2684227001/nate-atkins/ After finishing with Atkins, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers-Colts game. We break down what we are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 4 NFL games. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Colts to end that segment. This 115-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 20, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 27 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 3 Sunday home game against the Los Angeles Chargers. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report and how important the Friday will be for rookie WR Roman Wilson, who is looking to possibly make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Chargers. We discuss the Steelers not having TE MyCole Pruitt on Sunday due to knee injury and if that is a huge concern overall. We also talk about TE Rodney Williams being signed off the team's practice squad a few days ago and what the Steelers Sunday inactive list is shaping up to look like. On Thursday, we heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin. As usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points top come out of those media sessions. Alex and I welcome Daniel Popper of The Athletic to the show on Friday, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers' home game against the Chargers. Popper has covered the Chargers for quite some time and that means he has a great pulse on the team. At the end of our talk with Popper, he gives us his score prediction for the Sunday game between the Steelers and the Chargers. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Daniel on X/Twitter at @danielrpopper and make sure to read his work online here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/daniel-popper/ After finishing with Popper, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers-Chargers game. We break down what are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football ahead of the Week 3 game. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 3 NFL games. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Chargers to end that segment. This 124-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 13, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 24 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers as they continue to prepare for their Week 2 Sunday road game against the Broncos. We go over the Steelers' Thursday injury report, QB Justin Fields likely to make his second consecutive start and which players are likely to be on the Sunday pregame inactive list. We also briefly wonder if we might see a Saturday practice squad elevation again as well. Is QB Russell Wilson likely to be sidelined by his calf injury in Week 3 as well? Alex and I address that question early in this show. By the sound of things, rookie T Trot Fautanu is likely to start on Sunday for the Steelers with second-year T Broderiock Jones likely to be benched. Alex and I discuss that topic very thoroughly on Friday morning and what that might mean for both players. On Thursday, we heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin, so, as usual, Alex and I recap the few main talking points top come out of those two media sessions. Alex and I welcome Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette back to the show, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers' road game against the Broncos. Tomasson has covered the Broncos for quite some time and that means he has a great pulse on the team. At the end of our talk with Tomasson, he gives us his score prediction for the Sunday game between the Steelers and the Broncos. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Chris on X/Twitter at @christomasson and make sure to read his work online here: https://denvergazette.com/users/profile/chris%20tomasson/ After finishing with Tomasson, Alex and I provide our own preview of the game between the Steelers and the Broncos. We break down what are looking for out of both teams on both sides of the football ahead of the Week 2 game. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 2 games in the NFL. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Broncos to end that segment. This 106-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices