Bleav in Steelers

"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 23-20 overtime win against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. The big question is how much time will T.J. Watt (pectoral) and Najee Harris (ankle) miss with their respective injuries? Bergin argues that the Steelers will miss Harris more than Watt. Bergin explains how the defense balled out against the Bengals while t...

“Bleav in Steelers” hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss how quarterback Mitch Trubisky will start for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The guys share their thoughts on how the quarterback battle played out between Trubisky, rookie Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph. Other topics include other observations from the Steelers’ depth chart, the team naming its captai...

Legendary broadcaster Ian Eagle from the NFL on CBS, the NBA on TNT and the YES Network joins the “Bleav in Steelers” show as a guest. Topics include the Pittsburgh Steelers in the post-Ben Roethlisberger era, meeting with head coach Mike Tomlin and Eagle’s endeavors as a broadcaster since 1992. Follow Ike Taylor on social media:   Facebook ,  Twitter ,  Instagram Follow Mark Bergin on social medi...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin share their thoughts on which quarterback should start for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 of the 2022 regular season between Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett. The guys share their thoughts from the Steelers’ preseason win over the Detroit Lions. The Steelers have also hired Ike as a scout. Plus, Mark is going to visit Pittsburgh Oct. 2 against the Jets. Follow I...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin share their thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The guys discuss how it’s going to be tough for the Steelers to keep rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett off the field during the regular season. Other topics include whether the Baltimore Ravens should sign quarterback Lamar Jackson to a long-term contract extension, and...

Legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg joined the show as a guest to discuss several record-setting NFL contracts, including safety Derwin James’ new deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. Steinberg, who is the real-life “Jerry Maguire,” also discussed the role tech giants like Amazon will play in the future of NFL broadcasting rights. He also shared whether the NFL will ever expand to Europe and the...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin share their thoughts about wide receiver Diontae Johnson signing a contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The guys also discuss Jeremy McNichols’ shoulder injury, and where that puts the state of the Steelers’ running back room. Other topics include Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt requesting a trade, and predicting the five players to make the 2...

“Bleav in Steelers” hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin share their thoughts about the Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson facing a six-game suspension. Taylor shares his experiences in Latrobe for the Pittsburgh Steelers' training camp as he helps the team’s scouting department ahead of the 2022 season. The guys share their thoughts on the back and forth between defensive lineman Cam Heyward...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers’ return to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, for the 2022 training camp. It’s the Steelers’ first time in Latrobe since the 2019 season. The guys discuss questionable ratings in the upcoming “Madden 23” video game. It includes how T.J. Watt isn’t a 99 overall, Minkah Fitzpatrick isn’t a top 10 overall safety, Najee Harr...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin share their thoughts on the Carolina Panthers’ trade for Baker Mayfield. They also discuss the Steelers’ top training camp battles. It includes Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett battling for the starting quarterback position. It also includes which running back will emerge as the Robin to Najee Harris’ Batman. Taylor and Bergin also debate which Steelers player will...

“Minus Three” podcast host Dave Dameshek joins Mark Bergin to discuss which AFC teams will miss the playoffs in the 2022 season. The guys also share their thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers hiring Brian Flores after he got fired by the Miami Dolphins, and whether the Steelers’ defense can carry the team to the playoffs. Dameshek points out how Minkah Fitzpatrick couldn’t play as freely last seaso...

“Minus Three” and “Extra Points” podcast host Dave Dameshek joins the show to discuss the exhibition boxing match between Le’Veon Bell and Adrian Peterson. He also shares his thoughts on Heinz Field getting renamed, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback battle between Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett, Lamar Jackson entering the final year of his rookie contract with the Baltimore Ravens and whether...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss how soon the Pittsburgh Steelers should start first-round selection Kenny Pickett in the 2022 season. The guys also share their thoughts on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson entering the final year of his rookie contract. Taylor said he thinks Jackson should hold out until coming to a lucrative extension with the Ravens. Taylor and Bergin also disc...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss T.J. Watt’s nomination for best NFL player at the 2022 ESPY Awards. They also discuss Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing, and the possibility Baker Mayfield returns as the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback in 2022. Taylor is planning to attend the July 30 boxing match between former Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell and former Minnesota Vikings running back...

“Bleav in Steelers” hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to the Pittsburgh Steelers making Minkah Fitzpatrick the highest-paid safety in NFL history. The guys also discuss which player the Steelers should prioritize extending next between wide receiver Diontae Johnson and kicker Chris Boswell. Taylor and Bergin also discuss the Steelers’ signing of defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi. Other topics i...

“Bleav in Steelers” hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson reiterating that he is innocent of allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct. They discuss how they think the NFL will handle a likely suspension and whether they think Watson will play in the 2022 season. The guys also discuss destinations for Baker Mayfield, where Najee Harris ranks among t...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin share their thoughts about defensive end Stephon Tuitt retiring after eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The guys discuss which players will need to step up, adjustments the defense will make and which free-agent players the Steelers could sign to fill the void. Ike and Mark also continue to rank the top players in the AFC North by position, including insi...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to promote Omar Khan to be their next general manager. They also share their thoughts about the legacy Kevin Colbert leaves behind. The guys also discuss wide receiver Diontae Johnson’s decision to participate in the Steelers’ second week of voluntary OTAs. They also continue to rank the top position groups in the AFC North...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin rank the top four quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers in the AFC North. They also discuss their thoughts about Jadeveon Clowney re-signing with the Cleveland Browns. Follow Ike Taylor on social media:   Facebook ,  Twitter ,  Instagram Follow Mark Bergin on social media:   Facebook ,  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  YouTube Intro Music:  Louie Kaczmarek Hosted b...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie minicamp with Kenny Pickett, George Pickens and Calvin Austin III. Ike shares his memories of rookie minicamp in 2003. The guys also share their thoughts of wide receiver Jarvis Landry signing with the New Orleans Saints. They also discuss the best NFL games of the 2022 regular season. Follow Ike Taylor on social media:   Fac...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to the release of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2022 regular-season schedule. This year marks the second time the NFL will play a 17-game regular season. Both Taylor and Bergin believe the Steelers will win double-digit games despite oddsmakers setting their win total at 7.5. Follow Ike Taylor on social media:   Facebook ,  Twitter ,  Instagram Follow Mark Bergin on soc...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin recap their conversation with Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. The guys share their thoughts on how easy of a decision it was for the Steelers to take Kenny Pickett with the 20th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. They also discuss Tomlin’s future coaching the Steelers. Bergin believes Tomlin will become a broadcaster at some point in the future. The gu...

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin joins the show to discuss the future of the franchise’s general manager position with the retirement of Kevin Colbert. Tomlin also discusses the similarities between Minkah Fitzpatrick and Troy Polamalu. Also, Tomlin shared how easy of a decision it was to select Kenny Pickett with the 20th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Follow Ike Taylor on social m...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to the Pittsburgh Steelers drafting quarterback Kenny Pickett in the 2022 NFL Draft. They also react to the Steelers’ selections of Georgia wide receiver George Pickens, Texas A&M defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal and the team’s other picks. Other topics include: Which team had the best draft, which player was the best fit with his new team and the New Orle...

Host Ike Taylor reveals his picks for the 2022 NFL Draft as if he were the general manager of each team picking Thursday night in the first round. Fellow host Mark Bergin explains why there is uncertainty with what the Jacksonville Jaguars will do with the first overall pick. The guys also discuss who they think the Steelers will take with the 20th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. Follow Ike Ta...