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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...

Joe and Brian breakdown the Steelers 27-14 payback win against the Cleveland Browns. How convincing was the victory? The hosts discuss the top moments, take a peek at the AFC playoff picture and the Steelers' upcoming game in Philadelphia. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our podcast! The best questions will be answered in a future ep...

Joe and Brian are back to preview the rematch between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. The hosts expect a different outcome for various reasons this Sunday, as the game shifts to Pittsburgh with a focus on payback for the embarrassing loss from two weeks ago. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our podcast! The best question...

Joe and Brian break down the Steelers' big win over the Bengals, which puts Pittsburgh in sole possession of first place with a month's worth of football remaining. Were there any things to complain about in this game from the Steelers' perspective? Yes, there were! Tune in as the hosts discuss George Pickens, Joey Porter Jr., officiating, and Russell Wilson's career day, all in this jam-packed ep...

Joe and Brian discuss how Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals is critical for both teams. For the Bengals, it could mean being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention with a month's worth of games still to be played. For the Steelers, they will need to maintain ground over the Baltimore Ravens for the lead in the AFC North and a potential home playoff gam...

Joe and Brian discuss what went right and what went wrong in an ugly AFC North matchup on Thursday Night Football between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. With the two-win Browns walking away with a victory over the Steelers, is there cause for concern? What areas did the Steelers do well in and what areas could they improve? Also, what other factors made this game disappointing, but...

The Steelers walk away Sunday with a huge win over the Baltimore Ravens, as Pittsburgh improves to 8-2 and takes a commanding lead in the AFC North. Joe and Brian take a look at the victory and discuss if the Steelers can keep the momentum going on a short week as the team heads to Cleveland for a Thursday Night Football encounter with the Cleveland Browns. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel Ci...

Joe flies solo on this edition of the SCU Podcast to detail the weekend's biggest game as the 7-2 Pittsburgh Steelers host the 7-3 Baltimore Ravens. Just how big is this game for the Steelers? Aside from AFC North supremacy, it could tip the scales of balance between the NFL's top-scoring offense (Ravens) and defense (Steelers).  Hear Joe's keys to the game, catch up on the injury report, and more...

Joe and Brian examine the Steelers one-point victory Sunday over the Washington Commanders. Rookie QB Jayden Daniels and his squad may be the best team the Steelers have faced yet this season. Despite some setbacks, Pittsburgh received contributions for several areas, including players who haven't been on the team for very long. Hear what the hosts have to say and stick around for the end where th...

Joe and Brian are back from the bye week to discuss the upcoming second half of the schedule for the Pittsburgh Steelers. That begins with a road trip to face the 7-2 Washington Commanders, a team on a hot streak that's going to be a tough challenge for Pittsburgh. The rest of the schedule looks rough but several roster moves appear to have the Steelers situated for the homestretch of the 2024 sch...

Joe and Brian examine the highlights of the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-18 win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. What went right? What went wrong? And what can we expect going forward as the team heads into a bye week? It may not seem important now, but Pittsburgh's 6-2 record could be enough to send them to a division title and the postseason. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel Cit...

Joe and Brian are back to preview the Monday Night Football clash between two of the most storied franchises in the National Football League as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the New York Giants. The 2-5 Giants have struggled on offense this season, making them a prime target for T.J. Watt and company. However, the Giants defense features the league's leader in sacks, Dexter Lawrence, and is capable...

They say there's a thin line between genius and insanity. When something works, you look smart; when it doesn't, you look foolish. The decision to start Russell Wilson over Justin Fields was a wise move, as the Steelers soared past the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football with a 37-15 victory. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin quipped he gets "paid the big bucks" to make these decisions, and once...

Joe and Brian debate the pros and cons of the Steelers starting Russell Wilson over Justin Fields this Sunday night against the New York Jets. The conversation takes an in-depth look at Wilson's and Fields' careers, how they compare with other quarterbacks, and why the "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" cliché may be lost on some fans. The Jets come to town with their own issues, some of which may...

Joe and Brian discuss the Steelers' huge 32-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Pittsburgh's defense put the clamps down on the Raiders, forcing multiple turnovers and giving their offense short fields to work with. The hosts wonder if this winning formula is sustainable as the schedule increases in difficulty. Also, Joe and Brian talk about whether Mike Tomlin should stick with Justi...

The Las Vegas Raiders have their backs against a wall due to several injuries and a change at the quarterback position. But are they any different than the Steelers? We've seen these "winnable" games before! This season, the Steelers lost two close matchups to the Colts and Cowboys. Should the Raiders game even be competitive? Joe dives in the huge injury list and the side stories surrounding Pitt...

Joe and Brian run through all of the "legitimate" reasons Steelers fans should be alarmed following a 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Can we point the finger of blame at the defense? Coaching? Justin Fields? The offense, offensive line, run game, Arthur Smith, or what or who exactly? The hosts run through all of the names, situations, and more in this postgame episode. Questions or Comments? Cal...