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Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 42-21 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Wild Card round. It was likely Ben Roethlisberger’s final time playing as the Steelers starting quarterback. The guys discuss their reactions to the game, the Steelers’ offensive struggles and what changes the Steelers need to make in the offseason. It includes whether Matt Canada sho...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin preview the Pittsburgh Steelers’ NFL Wild Card matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Steelers are 13-point underdogs entering Sunday night’s game at Arrowhead Stadium. The guys also discuss NFL head coaching vacancies. They argue which vacancies are most appealing and least appealing. Other topics include: Which players should win NFL Awards and which teams w...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss a wild Week 18 where the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens in overtime, the Jacksonville Jaguars upset the Indianapolis Colts and the Las Vegas Raiders made a last-second field goal to knock off the Los Angeles Chargers. The Steelers are officially in the playoffs and will play the Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs on Sunday night football. Pittsburgh is play...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin explain how the Pittsburgh Steelers could still make the playoffs. It starts with a win Sunday afternoon against the Baltimore Ravens. For the Steelers to make the playoffs, they also need the Jacksonville Jaguars to upset the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18. The guys discuss key storylines ahead of the Steelers-Ravens game. It includes whether T.J. Watt will break M...

“Bleav in Steelers” hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 26-14 win against the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football. It marked what is likely quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s final start at Heinz Field. Najee Harris ran for a career-high 188 yards. T.J. Watt had 4 of the Steelers’ 9 sacks of Baker Mayfield. On their “Taylor Talk” film analysis, the guys break dow...

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns both have long-shot odds to make the playoffs. Both teams need a win on Monday Night Football for any chance at making the postseason. Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin preview the Week 17 matchup, which includes stopping Browns running back Nick Chubb and slowing down defensive end Myles Garrett. The guys also make their Week 17 picks. Follow Ike Taylor...

The Pittsburgh Steelers got blown out, 36-10, by the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss what changes the Steelers need to make in the offseason. While Pittsburgh still has long-shot odds to make the playoffs, the guys think it’s clear that the Steelers wouldn’t do much even if they make the postseason. On the Taylor Talk film analysis, the guys break down the St...

“Bleav in Steelers” hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin preview the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 16 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Each team has players on the reserve/COVID-19 list. It includes Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce for the Chiefs, and Devin Bush for the Steelers. Those players could clear the NFL’s protocols to return in time for Sunday’s game. Other topics include Week 16 picks, the N...

ESPN’s Brooke Pryor joins the show to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 19-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. Pryor talks about Joe Haden’s impact upon returning after four games missed with a foot injury. It included Haden’s game-winning tackle to stop Titans receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from converting a 4th and 6. Pryor also discusses the impact T.J. Watt has had for the Steelers this season...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss head coach Mike Tomlin’s comments about Chase Claypool’s on-field antics. They also talk about the play of Devin Bush and preview the Steelers’ home game against the Titans. The Steelers pretty much need to win out to have a realistic chance of making the playoffs. Other topics include the 2022 free-agent quarterback class and Pro Bowl fan voting ending this week...

The Steelers got some help in Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season with the Browns beating the Ravens, the Buccaneers beating the Bills and the 49ers beating the Bengals. Pittsburgh’s playoff chances hang on by a thread with a 6-6-1 record. Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss their NFL Week 14 reactions, the AFC North race, T.J. Watt’s groin injury, the Steelers’ remaining schedule and their Super Bowl f...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to the Pittsburgh Steelers falling short of a comeback in Thursday night’s 36-28 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Ben Roethlisberger gave the Steelers a chance to win. His pass attempt to rookie tight end Pat Freiermuth got knocked loose by safety Harrison Smith. The guys also discuss some questionable coaching decisions and Chase Claypool’s time-wasting celebration...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-19 win against the Baltimore Ravens. The win helps keep the Steelers alive in the AFC playoff hunt. The guys break down the film from the Ravens’ failed two-point conversion attempt courtesy of footage from NFL Game Pass. Lamar Jackson’s throw was just beyond the outstretched arms of Mark Andrews. They also discuss their observations...

Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt is likely to miss Sunday’s game against the Ravens after getting put on the COVID-19 list. If Watt is out, the Steelers will turn to Derrek Tuszka and Taco Charlton to fill the void. “Bleav in Steelers” hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin also discuss the college football coaching carousel with the vacancies at Notre Dame and Oklahoma. The guys also make their NF...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers' 41-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. It marked the Bengals' first season sweep of Steelers since 2009.  The guys discuss the Steelers' problems on both sides of the football. It includes the inability to effectively run the ball and the inability to stop the run. During the Taylor Talk segment, the guys break down Mike Hilton's pick 6 of...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin preview the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 12 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers are due to get back several key players, including T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Joe Haden. The guys discuss the success wide receiver Diontae Johnson has had this season, and the struggles of Devin Bush. They also make their score predictions for several other Week 12 match...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 41-37 loss on Sunday Night Football to the Los Angeles Chargers. The guys explain how Cameron Heyward is playing the best football of his NFL career. Other topics include the wide-open AFC race, the Kansas City Chiefs winning four straight games and the best Thanksgiving dishes. Follow Ike Taylor on social media: Facebook ,  Twitter ,  I...

“Bleav in Steelers” hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin are joined by former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier and co-author Larry Platt . Shazier and Platt wrote a new book entitled “Walking Miracle: How Faith, Positive Thinking, and Passion for Football Brought Me Back from Paralysis...and Helped Me Find Purpose.” The guys discuss Shazier’s Steelers memories. It includes how Shazier dealt...

The “Bleav in Steelers” podcast welcomes “Bleav in Lions” host Jack Cavanagh to recap the 16-16 tie between the Steelers and Lions in Week 10. The guys discuss why Mason Rudolph isn’t destined to become Ben Roethlisberger’s heir in 2022. Steelers star edge rusher T.J. Watt also left the game with a knee and hip injury. Watt is expected to miss several weeks. The guys also break down James Pierre’s...

"Bleav in Steelers" hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin preview the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 10 matchup against the winless Detroit Lions. Taylor and Bergin expect the Steelers to win, but are skeptical of the 9-point spread. The guys also make their Week 10 predictions for the NFL's other games. Follow Ike Taylor on social media: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram Follow Mark Bergin on social media: Fac...

Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ comeback 29-27 victory against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Steelers kicker Chris Boswell redeemed himself to make 54-, 52- and 40-yard field goals after missing an extra point. He also recovered a Bears’ fumble. Taylor and Bergin also discuss the importance of rookies Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth. The Taylor Talk...

“Bleav in Bears” hosts Corey Wootton and Joey Christopoulos appear as guests of the “Bleav in Steelers” podcast. The group previews the Week 9 Monday Night Football matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears. Topics discussed include: Both teams’ ability to establish the run, game planning for rookie quarterback Justin Fields, the struggles of the Bears defense, the Steelers trading...

The Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to come back and defeat the Cleveland Browns on the road despite not having kicker Chris Boswell for the second half. Boswell got evaluated for a concussion after taking a big hit on a fake field goal attempt before the end of the first half. Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the keys to the Steelers’ third consecutive victory. It included an outstanding defe...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stating that he’s not interested in pursuing the USC or LSU vacancies. The guys also analyze the Steelers' Halloween matchup against the Cleveland Browns, who are due to get several players back from injuries. Other topics discussed include NFL Week 8 matchups, Tom Brady’s 600th touchdown ball, Trevon Diggs’ interception...

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the bye week with a 3-3 record. Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss which players played well in the first six games, which need to step up and storylines to watch for the back half of the 2021 season. The guys also talk about the unsubstantiated rumor that Mike Tomlin could consider the LSU or USC jobs. They debate which job is better. Other topics include the u...