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“Bleav in Steelers” hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin share their thoughts on 29-year Pittsburgh Steelers coach John Mitchell announcing his retirement. The guys also explain the significance of Eric Bieniemy leaving the Kansas City Chiefs to take the Washington Commanders offensive coordinator job. After the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, Ike explains what a parade is like from a player’s perspective....

“Bleav in Steelers” hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss whether they think Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry deserved to get called for defensive holding late in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 57. It allowed the Kansas City Chiefs to take a 38-35 win over the Eagles with little time left on the clock. Ike gives JuJu Smith-Schuster advice on what he should do with his upcoming f...

Brian Flores has accepted the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive coordinator job after spending the 2022 season as the Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers coach. Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin share their thoughts about Flores’ departure. Ike also explains what it was like to compete against wide receiver A.J. Green, who announced his retirement after a 12-year NFL career. The guys also share their though...

"Bleav in Steelers" host Ike Taylor shares his stories and experiences scouting for the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. The Steelers hold the 17th, 32nd and 49th overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. Ike shares what it was like being at the Senior Bowl practices with head coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Omar Khan. Host Mark Bergin asks Ike what he saw from...

Bleav Network NFL Draft analyst Joe DeLeone  joined the show to discuss his observations from the Senior Bowl practices. First, Joe and host Mark Bergin discussed Tom Brady's decision to retire again and whether it will stick this time. Joe shared which offensive linemen and cornerbacks have stood out to him during the Senior Bowl practices, which are two positions of need for the Steelers. The St...

"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin outlines the storylines ahead of Super Bowl 57 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. It includes the quarterback matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, Andy Reid coaching against his former team, the Kelce Bowl and A.J. Brown's place as an elite wide receiver in the NFL. Bergin shares his observations from the AFC Champions...

Bleav Network hosts Joey Christopoulos and Mark Bergin react to the news of the Carolina Panthers hiring Frank Reich as their next head coach. The guys discuss how there was the possibility that the Steelers could have been interested in Reich as an offensive coordinator. Instead, the Steelers will retain Matt Canada for the start of the 2023 regular season. They also offer which NFL head coaching...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin share their thoughts on offensive coordinator Matt Canada returning for the 2023 season. They share how Canada must continue to aid Kenny Pickett’s development, and how he must establish the running game led by Najee Harris. The guys also discuss assistant coach Brian Flores interviewing for several coaching vacancies throughout the NFL. Other topics include Ike’s...

Pittsburgh Steelers color analyst Craig Wolfley joined the "Bleav in Steelers" show as a guest. Wolfley has been a part of Steelers' radio broadcasts since 2002. He played guard for the team from 1980-1989. Speaking with hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin , Wolfley shared memories of his Steelers career. It includes what it was like to go against "Mean" Joe Greene, his friendship...

“Bleav in Steelers” hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick getting named to first-team All-Pro. The guys also answer where they think Lamar Jackson will play in the 2023 season. Ike and Mark also share their observations from NFL Wildcard weekend and discuss which NFL coaching vacancy is most appealing. Follow Ike Taylor on social media:   Facebook...

"Bleav in Steelers" hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss how the Pittsburgh Steelers match up against their 2023 opponents. The Steelers will play teams from the AFC South and NFC West. During the "What Yinz Think" segment, the guys discuss why players have such great pride playing for the Steelers and why the SEC dominates college football. Also, the guys make their picks...

“Bleav in Steelers” hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the bittersweet feeling of the Pittsburgh Steelers winning their last four games of the 2022 regular season, but missing the playoffs. Big picture: The Steelers appear to have their quarterback of the future in Kenny Pickett. Plus, head coach Mike Tomlin has now coached 16 years for the Steelers and still doesn’t have a losing season. Th...

"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 28-14 win against the Cleveland Browns. While the Steelers finished with a 9-8 record and Mike Tomlin avoided his first losing season in 16 years as the team's head coach, they miss out on the playoffs. Mark explains why the Steelers should be encouraged despite missing the playoffs because of the development of rook...

The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cleveland Browns in the final week of the 2022 season. For the Steelers to make the playoffs, they need to beat the Browns. Then, they need the Buffalo Bills to defeat the New England Patriots and they need the New York Jets to defeat the Miami Dolphins. Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss how head coach Mike Tomlin is vying to avoid his first losing season in...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's collapse during Monday Night Football. As of Tuesday morning, Hamlin remains in critical condition after the Bills say his heart stopped following a tackle during the game, which was indefinitely postponed. The guys share their thoughts about what happened to Hamlin, who played college football at Pittsburgh. Ike shares h...

Co-host Mark Bergin reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers' comeback 16-13 win against the Baltimore Ravens. Mark explains why he thinks the Steelers have their future franchise quarterback in Kenny Pickett. He also explains how Najee Harris played the best game of 2022 season, and how Harris has improved since the bye week. Also, Mark thinks the Steelers will beat the Cleveland Browns in Week 18. It w...

"Bleav in Steelers" hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers' Christmas Eve win against the Las Vegas Raiders. Defensive lineman Cameron Heyward won AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance. Rookies Kenny Pickett and George Pickens also connected for the game-winning touchdown pass with less than a minute left in the game. Mark explains why the Steeler...

"Bleav in Steelers" co-host Mark Bergin reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 13-10 win on Christmas Eve against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Steelers retired the late Franco Harris' No. 32 jersey at halftime. This week marked the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception. Like, 50 years ago, the Steelers only needed 13 points to beat the Raiders. Rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett found roo...

"Bleav in Steelers" hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to legendary Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris dying just days ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception. Harris will become only the third Steelers player to have his jersey retired. He was 72. The guys preview the Christmas Eve matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett...

"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 24-16 win over the Carolina Panthers. The Steelers controlled the ball for 36 minutes and 11 seconds. They also ran for 156 yards offensively and held the Panthers to 21 yards rushing. it came after the Panthers ran the bal for 223 yards last week against the Seattle Seahawks. Bergin highlights the performances of Di...

If Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett can’t play against the Carolina Panthers due to a concussion, hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss which quarterback should start: Mitch Trubisky or Mason Rudolph? Mark argues on behalf of starting Rudolph. The guys share the keys to the game against the Panthers, which includes stopping the run. They also discuss the Steelers signing def...

"Bleav in Steelers" co-host Mark Bergin reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 16-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Bergin wonders how much time Kenny Pickett will miss with a concussion. Mitch Trubisky threw three interceptions in relief of Pickett. The Ravens ran for 215 yards against the Steelers. Backup Tyler Huntley also entered concussion protocol and third-stringer Anthony Brown played...

“Bleav in Steelers” hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers’ upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens. Lamar Jackson is unlikely to play with a PCL injury. Tyler Huntley will likely start for the Ravens. Ike and Mark discuss rookie receiver George Pickens wanting the ball more and the Steelers’ improved running game since the bye week. The guys also discuss Cameron Haywa...

"Bleav in Steelers" co-host Mark Bergin reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 19-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Mark explains why Steelers fans should be encouraged by rookie QB Kenny Pickett's performance late in Sunday's game. Mark breaks down the Steelers' performance following the two-minute warning, explaining how Pickett smartly managed the clock, punter Pressley Harvin III pinned t...

"Bleav in Steelers" hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the development of rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. The Steelers are trying to win their second consecutive game on Sunday. They play on the road against the Atlanta Falcons. The guys share how they believe Alex Highsmith should be a Pro Bowler this season. They also share how the key to stopping the Falcons' offense is slowin...