Out of Town Yinzers

Joe and Justin react to the Steelers' 30–27 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, sealed by a game-ending defensive play. Key Highlights: Offensive Line Upgrade: Subbing in Ahanachore and double-teaming Dexter Lawrence gives Aaron Rodgers clean pocket protection. Fast First Quarter: The Steelers score 14 points in the opening quarter to break out of their early-game slump. Game-Sealing Sack-Fum...

We recapped the Pitt Bucknell game this past weekend, but it's impossible to not focus on VT at this point. With how things are shaking out in the ACC, this could be an even bigger game for both teams who come in at 4-0 on the season. VT currently favored by 3.5. Who do you think will win in Blacksburg on Friday?0:00 - Intro0:25 - Pitt - Bucknell recap7:22 - Pitt - VT Preview17:00 - Pitt - VT...

We dove into our weekly picks for the Steelers-Bengals and Pitt-Bucknell games this week as well as our three weekly picks. Off to a solid start with our pick so follow along. 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Steelers-Bengals & Pitt Bucknell picks 3:45 - Joe's Picks (Indiana/NW, Panthers/Browns, Georgia/Oklahoma) 6:20 - Justin's Picks (Panthers/Browns, Ole Miss/Florida, Jags/Patriots)Social Links:Y...

Joe and Justin react to a brutal Week 2 loss against the New England Patriots. Through two weeks, Pittsburgh's offense ranks among the worst in expected points added (EPA) across the NFL, raising major alarms about offensive line play, Aaron Rodgers' mobility, and a lack of skill-position talent. The guys break down what went wrong, highlight defense and rookie Germie Bernard as rare brigh...

Pitt wins what most fans would say was a second consecutive game where it wasn't pretty at times. We discussed the win, what went right (and wrong) and our takeaways from the game. Why we think Mason Heintschel will bounce back, why we're excited about what we're seeing from the running game and how impressive the Pitt defense has been. Finished with some thoughts on what we're hop...

We jumped on to talk our weekly picks and bets this week. We started as we always do with Pitt/Steelers picks and then discussed the bets we're taking this week along with sharing the season long bets we made in the NFL and college football. Which bets do you like this week? Chapters::00 - Intro 1:25 - Steelers-Patriots & Pitt-Syracuse predictions 4:25 - Joe's Picks 7:00 - Justin's...

It wasn't pretty, but Pitt pulled out a 12-7 win over UCF in a rain delayed-monsoon on Saturday. The defense played great but how much can we take from this game and what does this tell us about the team moving forward? Pitt has a quick turnaround for the Thursday night game against Syracuse so we walked through both sides of the ball, called out a concern on defense and made our predictions f...

T.J. Watt is BACK, Aaron Rodgers passed the eye test, and the Steelers are 1-0! 🏈 Joe and Justin break down Pittsburgh’s 20–13 Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons and preview their Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots. Key Topics Covered: T.J. Watt's Monster Day: 2 sacks, a game-changing pick, and vintage dominance on a lower snap count. Aaron Rodgers & Passing Attack: Shar...

Joe and Justin return on Out of Town Yinzers for a full 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers season preview! Despite winning the AFC North and hosting a playoff game in 2025, Pittsburgh enters the new season widely overlooked. The guys evaluate whether this 2026 roster is genuinely improved, highlighting the overhauled wide receiver core with DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., and rookie Jeremy Bernard, along w...

Episode 33 of Out of Town Yinzers is a Steelers-only breakdown of the finalized 53-man roster. Joe and Justin dig into the Broderick Jones and Kaleb Johnson trades, react to the surprising (but telegraphed) decision to keep four quarterbacks, and debate whether the offensive line — has done enough in the preseason to ease any worries heading into Week 1. They also weigh in on the Joey Porter Jr. c...

Joe and Justin return for Episode 32 of Out of Town Yinzers to break down a rough Steelers preseason Game 2. The guys dive deep into the quarterback room, evaluating Drew Aller's high points versus Will Howard's costly turnovers, and discuss why Howard might be facing a 60% chance of being cut before the 53-man roster deadline. Plus, a look at offensive line concerns, Broderick Jones'...

Episode 31 is packed with instant reactions to the Pittsburgh Steelers' impressive preseason opening victory! Joe and Justin analyze the entire quarterback room as Drew Allar, Will Howard, and Mason Rudolph all put together strong drives in Mike McCarthy's new offense. We break down stock up performances from rookies Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen, Gabriel Rubio, and Riley Nowakowski, while...

Welcome back to episode 30 of Out of Town Yinzers! Joe and Justin are back as training camp officially kicks off in Latrobe and the Pittsburgh sports calendar shifts into football mode. We are closing in on 100 subscribers on YouTube and pushing for 1,000 on Facebook, so make sure to hit that subscribe button! In this episode, we dive into the Steelers' first official 2-deep depth chart. We di...

Episode 29 is loaded with deep dives into all four major Pittsburgh storylines! Joe and Justin evaluate the Pirates' trade deadline moves (Luke Weaver, cash considerations) and address the concerning data around Paul Skenes' declining velocity. Then, the guys head over to Steelers training camp to identify which players are thriving under the new coaching staff, who faces a tough battle fo...

Welcome back to Out of Town Yinzers! Will the Front Office make a big splash for bullpen help, or will sky-high asking prices push them toward smaller moves? We review potential trade chips (Sammy Stafura, Wyatt Sanford, Axiel Plaz), untouchable top prospects (Seth Hernandez, Murph Gray, Merlin Florentino), and how incoming reinforcements like Endy Rodríguez, Spencer Horwitz, and Oneil Cruz can ju...

Welcome back to episode 28 of Out of Town Yinzers! Joe and Justin are back to talk all things Pittsburgh sports from afar. We're closing in on 100 subscribers on YouTube and 500 on Facebook, so be sure to hit that subscribe button! In this episode, we tackle the massive storylines hitting Steelers training camp. We talk Joey Porter Jr.'s upcoming contract negotiations and how defensive coo...

Joe and Justin are back for another episode of Out of Town Yinzers — two lifelong Pittsburghers now living out of town, still bleeding black and gold. This week they try to stay positive about the Pirates even as Konnor Griffin injury news breaks minutes before recording, then dig into an NFL roster ranking debate for the Steelers, a Penguins draft and free agency check-in, and Pitt football's...

Welcome back to Episode 26 of the Out of Town Yinzers podcast! Joe and Justin are back to talk Pittsburgh sports from afar. This week, the guys celebrate a massive surge from the Pirates heading into the All-Star break, break down recent trade and draft movements, preview the biggest upcoming Steelers training camp battles, and question if the Penguins are trapped in NHL purgatory. Pirates Hot Str...

Welcome back to another episode of Out of Town Yinzers ! This week, Joe and Justin navigate the summer lull in Pittsburgh sports by digging into the trenches of the front office, roster rankings, and pure local nostalgia. From analyzing a heartbreaking stretch of Pirates baseball to ranking every single position group on defense across the AFC North, we leave no stone unturned. Plus, we look at th...

It might be the offseason for some, but the Pittsburgh sports landscape never rests! In this episode, Joe and Justin wrap their heads around a turbulent week for the Pirates, break down how the Steelers’ offense stacks up against the rest of the AFC North, check in on a thrilling baby Penguins playoff run, and discuss the latest roster shakeups and recruiting wins for Pitt basketball and football....

Welcome back to Out of Town Yinzers! This week, Joe and Justin are putting a final bow on the NFL draft with a deep dive into our AFC North division foes. Did the Browns, Bengals, and Ravens actually nail their picks? Plus, we ride the rollercoaster of the Pirates' recent stretch. The bats might be hot and cold, but the starting pitching is legit. We break down why Braxton Ashcraft is arguably...

Welcome back to episode 20 of Out of Town Yinzers with Joe and Justin! In this episode, we're diving into the latest updates across the Steelers, Pirates, and Pens. Here is what's on deck for this week: Steelers QB Situation: It's official that Aaron Rodgers is coming to Pittsburgh. We debate if this pulls the team out of "quarterback purgatory" and where the Steelers actuall...

Episode 19 of Out of Tahn Yinzers is all about upside, overreactions, and a few lottery tickets. We start with a full Steelers draft class breakdown now that rookie minicamp is underway. Joe and Justin go pick by pick through Pittsburgh’s 2026 draft class. Which picks can help right away? Which ones are pure upside swings? Then we check in on the Pirates at the quarter mark of the season. Are they...

This week on Out of Town Yinzers , Joe and Justin dive headfirst into what is becoming a full-blown Steelers QB Room Disaster . With the calendar turning to May and no official word on Aaron Rodgers, the guys break down the rarely used UFA tender that has "cracked the armor" of the Rodgers-Pittsburgh connection. Is Rodgers holding the city hostage while flirting with the Broncos or Cardi...

In this episode of Out of Town Yinzers , Joe and Justin provide a deep dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL draft, debating whether the "honeymoon phase" for General Manager Omar Khan has officially ended after a roller-coaster weekend. The hosts analyze a draft class where eight out of ten selections were offensive players, highlighting a continued, albeit controversial, inve...