Bleav in Steelers

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss four position battles the Steelers have going into OTAs. Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins are expected to compete for the backup quarterback spot. Running backs Anthony McFarland, Benny Snell Jr. and Jaylen Samuels will compete to back up Najee Harris. Taylor and Bergin also talk about which former Steelers player they would magically add to the current roster. O...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin open up the mailbag to questions from listeners and viewers of the "Bleav in Steelers" podcast. Topics include the future of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and whether the 2021 season will be the last for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Bergin also asks Taylor about the Steelers' best training camp entrances, the best Steelers basketball pl...

Former Green Bay Packers All-Pro safety Nick Collins discussed his seven-year NFL career. Despite a career-ending neck injury, Collins is a member of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, the Bethune-Cookman University Hall of Fame and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. Collins shared his memories of playing in Super Bowl 45, which included a pick 6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to the release of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2021 regular-season schedule. This year marks the first 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 8.5. Follow Ike Taylor on social media: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram Follow Mark Bergin on social m...

The guys react to the Pittsburgh Steelers' selection of Alabama running back Najee Harris in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. They also discuss the Steelers' picks of Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth, Illinois offensive lineman Kendrick Green and Georgia Tech punter Pressley Harvin III. Ike Taylor shares why he thinks the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins had the best selections in the 20...

Host Ike Taylor reveals his picks for the 2021 NFL Draft if he were the general managers of each team picking Thursday night in the first round. Fellow host Mark Bergin explains why the draft gets interesting depending on which player the San Francisco 49ers take with the third overall pick. Taylor believes the first four teams picking should select quarterbacks. He also unveils who he thinks the...

"Bleav in Steelers" hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers moving Chuks Okorafor to the left tackle position. They also talk about the likelihood of a suspension or a fine after cornerback Justin Layne's arrest. Taylor reveals his top five cornerbacks and top five safeties in the 2021 NFL Draft. Follow Ike Taylor on social media: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram Follow Mark...

Oddsmakers set the Pittsburgh Steelers' over/under win total at 8.5 for the 2021 regular season. Mark Bergin explains why he thinks this number is too low considering head coach Mike Tomlin hasn't had a losing season entering his 15th year with the Steelers. Bergin and co-host Ike Taylor discuss the over/under win totals for the rest of the AFC North teams. Taylor also reveals his top five inside...

Mike Tomlin agreed to a three-year contract to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers through the 2024 season. Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin also react to the news of the Steelers re-signing linebacker Vince Williams. The guys discuss their thoughts about the career of Alex Smith, who has announced his retirement. Taylor also provides his top five defensive ends and defensive tackles headed into the 202...

Running back James Conner signed a contract with the Arizona Cardinals to fill the void left by Kenyan Drake. Drake was the Cardinals' leading rusher in 2020 and signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. Hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin debate whether wide receiver Julian Edelman is worthy of making the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Taylor also provides his top five tight ends in the 2021 NFL Draft. Follow...

Legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg discussed how he's had success during his 47 years negotiating NFL contracts. Steinberg has represented an NFL record eight different first-overall picks and 64 different first-round draft picks. He talked about his consulting roles in the movies "Jerry Maguire" and "Any Given Sunday," along with what's it like to represent Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patr...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the future of the quarterback position for the Steelers since Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins are only under contract through 2021. The guys also talk about the Steelers hosting the Seahawks as part of the NFL's expansion to a 17-game regular season. Taylor also provides his top five wide receivers in the 2021 NFL Draft. Follow Ike Taylor on...

The Steelers decided to cut Steven Nelson, which leaves the team thin at the cornerback position. Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin explain how the Steelers will likely fill this void in the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys also offer their perspective on the video of the Chase Claypool bar fight, and the civil lawsuits against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Taylor shares memories of his Pro Day at the Unive...

Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is re-signing a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mark Bergin provides his instant reaction to the news. Bergin and co-host Ike Taylor discuss what the future holds for former Steelers players, including Bud Dupree, Vince Williams and Mike Hilton. The guys talk about how Alex Highsmith, Robert Spillane and Cam Sutton will fill the voids. Taylor told the...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to the Pittsburgh Steelers' decision not to apply the franchise tag on outside linebacker Bud Dupree. The guys discuss the Steelers' biggest offseason needs, JuJu Smith-Schuster's future and why they think the Steelers won't select a running back with the 24th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. They also answer mailbag questions from listeners of the "Bleav in Ste...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss their thoughts on J.J. Watt choosing to sign with the Arizona Cardinals. Taylor also gives his top five rookie quarterbacks ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft. Follow Ike Taylor on social media: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram Follow Mark Bergin on social media: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram Intro Music: Louie Kaczmarek See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Ben Roethlisberger is set to return in 2021 for what looks like one final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin debate if this is the best move for the Steelers in the 2021 season and beyond. Follow Ike Taylor on social media: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram Follow Mark Bergin on social media: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram Intro Music: Louie Kaczmarek See Privacy Policy a...

Houston Chronicle reporter John McClain has covered the NFL for 45 years. McClain discussed what he thinks the future holds for quarterback Deshaun Watson and free agent edge rusher J.J. Watt. Watt could sign with several contending teams, including the Steelers, Browns, Titans, Packers or Buccaneers. Follow Ike Taylor on social media: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram Follow Mark Bergin on social me...

Steelers guard Alan Faneca and scout Bill Nunn are members of the 2021 class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin provide their reactions on the prestigious honor. The guys also recap Super Bowl 55, which Taylor attended in Tampa, Florida, at Raymond James Stadium with his son Ivan. Taylor and Bergin also explain why Aaron Donald won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aw...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin pay tribute to Patricia Rooney, the wife of the late Steelers chairman Dan Rooney. Patricia Rooney died Saturday at home. She was 88. Taylor explained the special bond he shares with the Rooney family. The guys also discuss stupid Super Bowl Media Day questions from Taylor's experience playing in three of them. Taylor and Bergin also talk about several Super Bowl 55 prop...

The Super Bowl 55 matchup is set between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss Scotty Miller’s touchdown reception late in the first half of the NFC Championship game. Taylor and Bergin also discuss Packers head coach Matt LaFleur’s decision to kick a field goal late in the fourth quarter instead of allowing Aaron Rodgers and the offense to go for it o...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the AFC and NFC Championship games ahead of Sunday. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains in concussion protocol as of Tuesday morning. The guys discuss the playmaking abilities of Devin White and Antoine Winfield Jr. on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defense. They also talk about Drew Brees' legacy, Tom Brady's run at the age of 43 and the best match...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have decided not to renew the contract of offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner. Ike Taylor explained why the Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger must commit to the running game in the 2021 season, regardless of who replaces Fichtner. Taylor and Mark Bergin discussed Chase Claypool's recent comments about losing to the Cleveland Browns. The guys made their picks against the spre...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin react to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 48-37 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Sunday night's AFC Wild Card game. The guys break down what went wrong for the Steelers, and Ben Roethlisberger's future in Pittsburgh. The Steelers got dominated at the line of scrimmage, which helped the Browns get out to a 28-0 lead to start the game. Follow Ike Taylor on social media: Facebook ,...

Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Cleveland Browns on Sunday night in their AFC Wild Card game. Kevin Stefanski will not coach for the Browns because he tested positive for COVID-19. However, Bergin points out that the bigger loss for the Browns is playing without Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio. Also, Bergin trusts Steelers kicker Chris Boswell much more than...