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Joe and Brian discuss the breaking news of George Pickens being traded to the Dallas Cowboys. Was this the right move for the Steelers? Is the timing right? And how does it impact the current roster? The hosts answer these questions and detail how selling high on Pickens' potential could be the right move for Pittsburgh's future. Plus, one player the Steelers should NEVER trade and how the Pickens...

So, how did the Steelers do in this year's NFL Draft? Joe and Brian break down each, including the players Pittsburgh passed on and how their overall strategy played out over three days. Which picks were the best value? Was there a swing and a miss, or did the Steelers hit a few homeruns?  The hosts delve into these questions and more in this post-draft review. Questions or Comments? Call the Stee...

After giving up their second-round selection to acquire former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf this offseason, the Steelers only had one pick on day two of the 2025 NFL Draft. And they made that selection count! Joe and Brian sigh some relief once again as Omar Khan selects a highly productive Big Ten running back, Iowa's Kaleb Johnson, with the 83rd overall selection. The hosts discus...

Joe and Brian are relieved by the Pittsburgh Steelers' first-round selection, and they believe Steelers Nation should be, too! The hosts look back on day one of the 2025 NFL Draft and examine all of the moves, including what they believe to be a wise decision by Omar Khan to pass on the available quarterbacks with pick 21. However, that doesn't mean that the quarterback position still isn't on the...

Joe and Brian are back with another 2025 NFL Draft preview as the hosts discuss an annual tradition of mocking the mock drafts. Mock drafts can be found anywhere on the Internet. Some are better than others, and many are repetitive. Regardless, they are a fun exercise and this year's draft predictions for the Steelers, unlike previous years, are all over the map! See which drafts the hosts like, w...

It's that time! Joe and Brian are back with a special NFL Draft edition of the Steel City Underground Podcast. This episode marks the return of Mock Draft Insanity: for the uninitiated, Brian attempts to break Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator by making several crazy trades. Just how insane is it? Tune in to find out exactly which players are selected in this mock draft and how the Steelers...

As the NFL Draft draws nearer, the Pittsburgh Steelers still lack a definitive plan at the quarterback position. The assumption is Aaron Rodgers will sign with the team in the coming days (or weeks), but the veteran quarterback is playing the long game without an answer, leaving many fans to believe Pittsburgh will draft a passer in a few weeks. That begs the question: At what point is drafting a...

Joe and Brian tackle the Steelers' slow news period by reviewing their offseason moves thus far. The hosts begin with an engaging conversation about the pursuit of Aaron Rodgers before discussing one of the more lackluster free agent classes in recent memory. Did Omar Khan and the Steelers do enough to bolster their roster thus far, or are other big moves coming? They duo talks about which positio...

Media and fans everywhere are in a frenzy, almost a panic, believing the Pittsburgh Steelers have botched their quarterback plans for the future. However, do we really know what their plans are? Surely, there is a plan from a calculated Omar Khan, who has been aggressive in other areas. Is that plan to roll with an expensive veteran still or to bypass blowing money by operating with a bridge quart...

Joe and Brian dig into the legal tampering period of NFL free agency to discuss the moves the Steelers have, and haven't, made. Among the big news over the last few days is Pittsburgh's trade for former Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf. How does Metcalf's acquisition and new contract affect George Pickens, T.J. Watt, and more?  And who is going to throw passes to those receivers? Could it be Russe...

We're one week away from the official start of a new league year and only days away from the legal tampering period for NFL free agency. Joe and Brian tackle the Steelers' impending free-agent questions. Which of their to-be free agents is brought back? Which are let go? And what names and surprises may be on the horizon? The hosts discuss the quarterback position, trading for receivers, and how a...

We are officially two weeks away from starting a new league year and NFL free agency as Joe and Brian discuss what the Steelers need to do on defense. Yes, offense is still a major focus - and the hosts dig into Pittsburgh GM Omar Khan's comments at the Combine in Indianapolis. However, creating more depth on the defense is also very important. Injuries happen, and having quality backups is a must...

Joe and Brian table some other talk to once again bring us down to Earth when it comes to the Steelers and their offseason plans at the quarterback position. Ideally, either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields should return to Pittsburgh in 2025. However, that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from producing other options. Names such as Aaron Rodgers, Trevor Lawrence, and even Daniel Jones have cropped up...

Joe and Brian discuss the aftermath of Super Bowl LIX. The Philadelphia Eagles made the Kansas City Chiefs look normal, which begs the question: how far away are the Steelers from either team? Depending on the position, Pittsburgh may have a championship foundation in place. The hosts discuss where the deficiencies lie and how the Eagles built a team that has a chance of dominating over the next f...

Joe and Brian take a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers roster, starting with the offense, and make predictions on what changes my transpire during the offseason. Will the quarterback be Russell Wilson or Justin Fields? What does it look like with either - or neither on the roster? And what does that eventual quarterback's supporting cast look like at wide receiver, running back, and tight end? Will...

On Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers Team President Art Rooney II sat down with Rob King of the Steelers Audio Network to in an exclusive online-only interview to recap the 2024 season and look ahead to the 2025 season. The short clip gave vague insights to some of the direction the team may take moving into the offseason. Joe and Brian dissect Rooney's comments including the team's starting quarterback...

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 examine these areas of the team plus some other weaknesses in this opinion-filled episode!...

Joe and Brian lament the end of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2024-25 NFL season, which ended in an embarrassing Wild Card loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Have the hosts jumped to the same kneejerk reactions to firing coaches and trading players as others? Tune in to an extended show that discusses whether this is a foundation to build from or if the entire team should be burnt to the ground. Questions o...

Call it optimism, call it hope, or call it delusional, but is there a chance the Steelers can do the unthinkable and snap their regular season - and postseason - losing streaks by defeating the Ravens in Baltimore this Saturday? The hosts believe that the two teams matchup well and that their last encounter wasn't indicative of what this playoff game will look like. But will the outcome be the one...

The 2024-25 regular season may not have ended the way that Steelers Nation would've liked, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost. Joe and Brian have some positive takeaways from this season, including some from the 19-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. Of course, that is geared almost exclusively toward the defense. The hosts discuss why defense still matters and what the offense must...

The final week of the 2024-25 NFL regular season is here as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers are underdogs in their home stadium Saturday night as the Bengals enter Acrisure Stadium in a must-win situation. Pittsburgh has already clinched a playoff berth, but has three potential outcomes depending on what occurs this weekend. Joe covers the postseason scenarios and...

After losing three games in eleven days, the Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be in a downward spiral. A shot at winning the AFC North and a home playoff game now seem out of reach. Following Mike Tomlin's postgame comments about making "necessary adjustments" what can the team do to get back on the winning track with one game remaining before the playoffs? Joe and Brian discuss the team's issues dur...

Joe and Brian return for a review and a preview combo show. First, the hosts take a look back at what went wrong against the Baltimore Ravens, then look ahead to the short week of preparation against the 14-1 Kansas City Chiefs who come to Acrisure Stadium for a huge Christmas Day showdown. The Chiefs game is now must-win territory for the Steelers to win the AFC North and host a home playoff game...

Joe and Brian are back with a combo show as they review the fallout from the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and look ahead to this Saturday's matchup with the AFC North on the line against the Baltimore Ravens. Was the Eagles' loss closer than what some may believe? And how does that defeat shape the Steelers on a short week with the division on the line against the Ravens? T...

Joe and Brian discuss if this is the year the Pittsburgh Steelers finally break their curse against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Steelers haven't won a game in the City of Brotherly Love since 1965! This predates Chuck Noll, the Steel Curtain, and even the Terrible Towel! There's reason to believe the 10-win Steelers have a shot of breaking this streak come Sunday, but to do so, they'll be up agai...