Steelers Central

On this episode of Steelers Central, I discussed what players the Steelers were in on at the deadline that ultimately amounted to nothing as the team stood pat and was comfortable with who they had on their roster. I was also wrong; they did not make any moves at the deadline. Next, I'll give my first half of the season takeaways, including Jaylen Warren and Zach Frazier being beasts, the Stee...

On this episode of Steelers Central, it's time for me to talk my talk after the Steelers defeated the yapping Browns 27-6, and it could've been worse for them, honestly. Hear why I think this was one of the best game-planned games overall, and why those coaching staff changes are definitely paying off. This Steelers team set the tone early and often, never letting up the gas behind strong...

In this episode of Steelers Central, it's officially the rematch vs. the Cleveland Browns. Both teams come in at 5-2, and are both over three games over .500 since 1994. I'll tell you why the Steelers must come out of the game setting the tone and match that Browns ish they've been talking all week. The Steelers must put the Browns and their fan base back in their place and give them a...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we'll break down the Steelers victory in France, and why I think the game was more lopsided than the score led to believe. The Steelers have now won three straight with an upcoming battle against the Browns for the lead in the AFC North on the horizon. The Steelers were nothing short of dominant on the ground in this game both offensively and defensively wi...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we take a trip to Europe as the Steelers look to continue their dominance against the NFC South with their matchup against the 2-4 Saints. We'll get into what the Steelers need to do to beat the Saints including limiting the self-inflicted wounds, keeping Rodgers clean, and stopping the opposing teams' wideouts. Then of course there is the matchup to wa...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we have another victory Monday as the Steelers stack wins for the first time this year, rallying to beat the Bucs 26-19 after trailing 13 -0 entering the fourth quarter. A stout defensive performance kept the Steelers in the game throughout, while the offense, as inconsistent as it's been, rallied in the fourth quarter to put together consecutive scoring dr...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we are onto Tampa Bay as the Steelers travel down south to the state of Florida to face off against a Bucs team that is coming off its first win of the season in Dallas. See what I think will be the keys for both teams if they want to come away with a win on Sunday as the Steelers look for their first road win and the Bucs look to win at home for the first time...

It’s another victory Monday in the Steel City, as the Steelers defeated the Colts 34-22, and the Colts' last win in Pittsburgh dates back to 2008. The Jay-Train continues to look at a career year after another 180 scrimmage yards and a two-TD day, with both TDs coming from 50-plus yards out. Aaron Rodgers was sharp, posting his most efficient outing of the year, while the defense shut down Jon...

The Steelers fell to the Browns Thursday night 27-24 in a game that was very reminiscent if past games that have taken place in Cleveland. The Steelers jumped out to an early lead, a turnover swung the momentum, the Steelers fell behind by multiple possessions, they come back, and they lose off a late game drive by the Browns. These games in Cleveland are all the same, and Pittsburgh has some thin...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we discuss the Steelers offensive showcase vs. the Bengals, and what Mike McCarthy did to navigate a win vs. an improved divisional opponent in his first AFC North tilt. Next, we'll break down the winners and losers of this game that include stout performance by the front five, a dominant performance from Jaylen Warren who had over 170 yards, Darnell Washin...

On this episode of Steelers Central, is it time to panic already about this Steelers offense that has one TD through two games and 31st in 3rd down conversions, and scored just three points last week. What should the team do to fix that? Next, its time to move onto the 2-0 Bengals, see why I think the difference in this game will be who can protect their QB better, and execute on third down. The m...

On this episode of Steelers Central, it's the first official victory Monday for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-13 in what was a sloppy offensive performance that they would not have won without a resurgent defensive performance from TJ Watt. We'll get into my takeaways from the game, what stood out to me, what disappointed me, and the narrative around that this...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we begin by looking at the Steelers favorable Week One matchup vs. the Falcons. See why Pittsburgh could not have gotten a better opponent, and may be even facing a team without a starting QB. Hear what I think the keys to victory are for both of these teams headed into their Week One tilt including winning the LOS, pressuring Rodgers, and who wins the TO battl...

On this delayed episode of Steelers Central, I react to the inital 53-man roster, and the questionable decision to keep four QBS. I'll also get into what positions suffered as a result, and the Steelers keeping all 11 rookies. Next, we'll get into some of the holes that remain on the roster including a playmaker on the outside, some depth at the tackle position, and help on the backend. We...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we break down the Steelers last preseason game, a loss to the Buffalo Bills, who proved themselves, and who left a little bit to be desired. Did Will Howard show enough to stay on the 53 man roster? Should Germie Bernard be WR 3? Is Max Iheanachor the best option at RT? Also did players like Robert Spears Jennings and Lew Nichols do enough to secure a roster sp...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we break down the Joey Porter Jr. contract situation, and why the Steelers need to get this figured out given their drafting track record. The winners and losers of Friday's preseason game against the Jets including a second year QB, a third year WR, a disappointing effort from the group up front, two veterans making key impacts on the defensive side of the...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we break down the team's first preseason game and discuss some of the winners and losers from the team's opening victory. The young gun slingers balled out, the rookie wideouts shined, while the defensive line flashed their depth. On the other end, both tackles struggled, the STs and discipline were a mess, and Kaleb Johnson disappeared from the rotatio...

On this episode of Steelers Central, I break down Saturday's festivities from the morning coordinator's press conferences to the now Saturday Night Lights instead of Friday Night Lights. I'll give my thought on what the coordinators said as a whole, and some standouts in a second consecutive sloppy performance from the offense. Next, I'll give my takeaways from the week as whole in...

On this episode of Steelers Central, it's time for training camp! I'll give you my takes on what I am most excited to see on both sides of the ball as the team starts it's three week journey. Joey Porter Jr. is not practicing right now due to a supposed back injury so we'll analyze the importance of getting him back healthy in the midst of a contract hold up where he reportedly wan...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we'll get into the players that I think have the most pressure heading into this training camp as they could be cut due to competition, or just not being versatile enough. These include a second-year RB, a third-year WR, a fourth-year OT, and the whole LB core . The addition of Patrick Graham also brings some new defensive wrinkles and less base defense for...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we'll react to the 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers draft picks one year later, and what they must improve on headed into year two. I have flip-flopped on two picks that Pittsburgh made last year as well with both players career paths headed in different direction, and one of them having more of an impact then I thought he would. Lastly, with Pittsburgh paying some...

On this episode of Steelers Central, I discuss what free agent I think will be the most impactful to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Will it be Jamel Dean in the CB room, Rico Dowdle to the RB room, or Michael Pittman to the WR room? Take a listen to find out! Next, the Steelers have one of the best defensive line rooms in the NFL, but yet their run defense has struggled to live up to the talent on paper...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we talk a lot of looming questions that will be coming during the end of the 2026 season. We'll start with the decision about which edge rusher the team will be keeping next year between TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith after Nick Herbig's contract. Why I think Alex Highsmith will be the odd man out and a hot commodity at this year's trade deadline. Next...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we discuss the extensions given to Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington set them up nicely with key pieces of their future now locked up. Also I'll explain why the team has a decision looming at OLB in 2027, and why Darnell Washington's contract will be the new norm for players of his skillset. Then it's time to discuss the looming positional battles...

On this episode of Steelers Central, it's time to talk about some extension-worthy players ahead of the new year from Omar Khan's draft class, see which contracts I think are most likely to get done, and which are least likely. Also, hear my thoughts on why Keeanu Benton's contract negotiation might be the most interesting. Next, I'll give my take on the biggest remaining questions...