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Joe and Brian catch fans up on the latest news and notes surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers, including the fallout from Brandon Aiyuk re-signing with the San Francisco 49ers, the impact of Isaac Seumalo's injury, and the new contract extension for Cameron Heyward. The hosts also preview Sunday's kickoff to the 2024 regular season as the Steelers travel to Atlanta to face the Falcons. Questions or...

Joe and Brian breakdown all of the Pittsburgh Steelers transactions as the team trims down from 91 players to a 53-man active roster. Though there weren't many surprises, there are some details to point out. Also, will the team look to make any other moves over the next few days? Which areas could be those that they target? The hosts then dive into the four AFC North teams as per their yearly trad...

Joe and Brian discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers' final preseason game this Saturday against the Detroit Lions. As the preseason winds down and the team heads into the regular season, what are some of the strongest areas of the roster? And what are some of the position groups that should be a cause for concern? The hosts break down the various position groups and players, highlight coaching and bring...

In this edition of the Steel City Underground Steelers Podcast, Joe tries to find silver linings in the dark clouds that (literally) hung over Acrisure Stadium on Saturday evening in a 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Steelers came out sluggish, and as a team looked terrible. However, some individuals should be pointed out, including some that need to get on the field soon to make an impact for...

Joe and Brian discuss the recent happenings following the Steelers' preseason game against the Texans and the close of training camp. Which players need a boost going into Saturday's game against the Buffalo Bills? Who is in danger of losing their starting position or roster spot? And what else should we expect from this weekend's game? Join the hosts as they talk about these topics and more. Ques...

Joe returns with his thoughts about the Steelers' first preseason game of the 2024 season against the Houston Texans. There were some sloppy moments in the game but overall many positives. Joe picks his winners and losers and gives some insight into what fans should look forward to in the coming weeks. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on...

Joe is back with more news and notes from around the National Football League. The hot and heavy rumors of the Pittsburgh Steelers trying to acquire San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk heated up again this week, with several other teams reportedly interested in trading for the player. Will Steelers GM Omar Khan pull the trigger? Or would he be wise to pass this time? Also, Joe shares m...

Joe shares firsthand accounts from Pittsburgh Steelers training camp in Latrobe, Pennsylvania as the team put on the pads this week. There's been a lot of chatter about the Steelers starting quarterback job. Russell Wilson returned to practice while Justin Fields continues to take the bulk of first-team reps. But is there a competition? Also, which other players are standing out? Is there concern...

Zac is back just in time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to report to training camp. He joins Joe, as the two discuss drill through the team roster and highlight who and what they're most excited to see in Latrobe. 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 episode. - Dial (203) 900-4SCU...

Joe and Brian discuss the possibility of the Pittsburgh Steelers making a trade with the San Francisco 49ers for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Hear why the hosts think the trade might not happen and why the Steelers may be wise to steer clear of a deal for Aiyuk instead of other options. Also, what are the deepest position groups on the Steelers depth chart? Joe and Brian cover two groups and discu...

Joe and Brian return for their yearly tradition of guiding fans in the right direction for their next jersey purchase. However, the discussion is more in-depth than it would appear on the surface, as many key factors decide whether a player's jersey is a wise investment. Join the hosts as they dig into these elements and some side stories on some players mentioned, including their top picks for th...

Joe and Brian continue their deep dive into the Steelers position groups by briefly looking at the quarterbacks and asking if the offensive line changes are enough to improve the offense in 2024. The hosts pontificate how starting two rookies and shifting a second-year tackle to the left side could impact the team. Will it be better? Could it be worse? Tune in to find out about this and when a BBQ...

Joe and Brian return to make pre-camp roster predictions for the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Which position groups are the weakest? Which players are on the borderline of making the team? And who are our "locks" and sleeper picks to make the 53-man roster? Please tune in for this talk and more in our latest episode celebrating ten years of Steel City Underground! Questions or Comments? Call the Steel Ci...

Last week the Pittsburgh Steelers signed head coach Mike Tomlin to a new three-year extension. There was mixed reaction from the media, including those who were negative over the move stating Tomlin's lack of recent playoff victories. However, is Mike Tomlin to blame for all of those losses? Joe digs deeper than the surface to ask if Tomlin gets the blame, then why does he get the acclaim when thi...

Joe returns to discuss the new three-year extension for Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. The positives of Mike Tomlin as the Steelers head coach far outweigh the negatives, no matter what some fans might say. Joe also digs into the myths of "inheriting Cowher's players" and how playoff success, or failure, should not be the only benchmark by which the future Hall of Famer is defined. Qu...

Zac returns as he joins Joe to talk about the Steelers wide receiver room. Will GM Omar Khan make a big move to add another receiver to the team before training camp? Or will the team hold firm with the player currently on the roster? If the Steelers are to make a move, which receivers are they most likely to target and why? The hosts answer these questions, plus talk about the return of CB Camero...

Joe flies solo on this edition of the Steel City Underground Podcast to address recent rumors that the Pittsburgh Steelers may extend tight end Pat Freiermuth this offseason. Freiermuth is heading into the final season on his rookie contract and could become a free agent in 2025. Joe compares other tight ends around the league to see if the rumored dollar amounts would be fair compensation. Joe de...

Joe flies solo ahead of the holiday weekend to discuss another aspect that not many people are talking about with the NFL's ridiculous scheduling debacle: how it impacts the fans. Pittsburgh Steelers fans are among the best in the world, but the way the league structured the 2024 schedule not only screws over the team, but it also affects Steelers Nation. Tune in to hear Joe's thoughts on how seas...

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 NFL Schedule has been released and it's a doozy! Joe and Brian vent about one of the most difficult, and strangest, Steelers schedules in recent memory. The duo makes quick predictions and details how the games are tough for both the team and the fans. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our podcast! The best...

As the long period between the draft and training camp begins, Joe and Brian delve into the position groups. The most newsworthy of the groups to explore first is the running back room, where the Steelers recently declined a fifth-year option on Najee Harris. How does this impact Harris, who enters his fourth and final year of his rookie contract?  The hosts explore different scenarios where Harri...

Finally, the suspense is over! In this episode, Joe and Zac take an extended look at the full 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers draft class. Omar Khan and Andy Wiedl may have provided a sequel that was better than their first NFL Draft in 2023, yielding great values in several rounds that should improve the Steelers roster across the board. The hosts talk about which picks will make an immediate impact and...

Joe flies solo on this late night following Friday's festivities during Day Two of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Pittsburgh Steelers had three draft picks during rounds two and three, addressing critical positions of need plus adding players with major upside. Zach Frazier, Roman Wilson, and Payton Wilson all add various levels of strength, speed and physicality to the Steelers roster while filling role...

Joe and Brian dig into all of the stories surrounding the first night of the 2024 NFL Draft including the Steelers' first-round selection, Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu. How does Fautanu fit into the team's current plans? What does this mean for the offensive line including Dan Moore Jr. and Broderick Jones? And what does the Fautanu pick mean for the rest of Pittsburgh's draft board? T...

Joe and Brian are back with another pre-draft edition of the SCU podcast. This time they're running mock draft simulations and looking at realistic targets for the Steelers in all seven rounds. Who do the hosts select and why? Find out their NFL Draft predictions and more in this episode. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our podcast!...

Joe and Brian are back for another special NFL Draft edition of the Steel City Underground Podcast. This episode marks the return of Mock Draft Insanity: for the uninitiated, Brian attempts to break Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator by making several crazy trades. Just how insane is it? Tune in to find out exactly which players are selected in this mock draft and how the Steelers are set fo...