Steelers Central

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...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we break down the 2026 Steelers Schedule, which stretches of the season the team needs to capitalize on, and which they may struggle in. We'll also predict the Steelers record and why their .500 record may be in jeopardy, but may benefit from a weak AFC and NFC South. Next, with OTAs starting, there were some things of note already to start the process. The...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we begin our positional outlook heading into OTAs with most position groups being set. We'll start with the two of the strongest units on both sides of the ball, the offensive and defensive lines. See why despite some reshuffling, the offensive line could be even better than last year, while the defensive line got deeper and added an impact versatile player...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we break down the Steelers 2026 Draft Class. Hear my thoughts on the team's first round drama, where does this draft rank among Omar Khan's Draft Class, and did the team did get appropriate value overall, or did they reach for some of their selections. Next, I discuss what holes still remain on the team's roster including one defensive position that...

On this episode of Steelers Central, it is finally mock draft time with the draft just one day away, and the Steelers picking at 21. I'll give you my prediction on what the Steelers will do throughout the weekend, what they prioritize, and all while not trading picks. WR in Round 1 and Guard Round 2? Does the team take a QB, and just how much offensive line depth does the team go with? Then we...

On this episode of Steelers we begin by evaluating some of the top QBS in this draft class starting with a a first-year mental processor from Alabama, then a potential Top-10 pick hampered by injuries in his final season at LSU, and a four-year battle tested veteran from the runner-up Miami Hurricanes. Then we get to the physical specimens: the most gifted thrower of this class when he is right fr...

With the NFL Draft just under two weeks away, we begin to scout a safety room with some intriguing depth. We start with the do-it-all chess piece who transferred to Oregon his senior year. Then, another transfer known for his heavy hitting and ball skills at LSU, a sleeper transfer from USC with exceptional coverage ability despite a slight frame, a surprisingly effective coverage, hair-on-fire ty...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we break down some defensive line trench play and analyze some of the draft's top prospects and fits for the Pittsburgh Steelers. We start with the Draft's top run-stuffer, then move to a physical specimen out of Clemson, before looking at another mountain of a man out of Florida, a prototypical Texas Tech NT, and a projected mid-round player with poten...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we'll evaluate Pittsburgh's need for shot callers on both sides of the ball starting with five rookie ILB prospects. First, we'll look at the most well-rounded of the bunch, and arguably the best run stuffer out in the class out of Georgia, a splash play sideline-sideline playmaker out of Texas, a scrappy undersized field general out of Texas Tech,...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we break down some more offensive line film including another Iowa success story, a raw prospect out Kentucky, an ASU star that has played ball for just five years, a pass blocking savant out of Northwestern, and a mountain of a man out of Miami. See which players I think would suit Pittsburgh best, and why I think taking a chance on an athletic prospect would...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we'll recap the Steelers first week of Free Agency as the team addressed several pressing needs with the additions of WR Michael Pittman and CB Jamel Dean along with some good value bargains at RB, S, and DL. Why I think Omar Khan A grade worthy FA as well! While the team brought in some valuable players to address some keys needs that plagued them last yea...

On this episode of Steelers, we look at four potentially intriguing CB options with one of them potentially being a top pick if he was a couple inches taller, another having a surprising breakout year in Tennessee, and another one being a perfect fit for Patrick Graham's defensive scheme, see which one I think the Steelers should take in the second or third round. Next, we'll break down th...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we take some time to breakdown GM Omar Khan's Presser, and what he said and didn't say. It seems like they have an an inkling that Rodgers is coming back despite no immediate confirmation. He is excited about the team's cap situation in Free Agency and the 12 picks in the draft. He also cited the importance of signing some young core players to new...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we continue to look at some of the top WRs in this year's draft including Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, and Germie Bernard. See which receiver I think has the highest upside, highest floor, and which one of these guys I am just not seeing the hype around. We'll also look at the list of free agents that the Steelers have available, and separate them into...

On this episode of Steelers Central, we begin our first draft evaluations of the season with the top WRS in the class: Arizona State WR Jordan Tyson, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, and USC WR Malaki Lemon. This is an uber-talented group of WRs that are great and consistent separators. See which one I think would be the best fit for the Steelers, and I hope they fall to them. It's also time to beg...

On this episode of Steelers Central, it's time to handout grades to the defensive side of the ball. Tune in to see which position groups disappointed most, and why it was hard grading the defensive line that saw individually have good season, but together, they struggled to stop the run. Also, which group has the most potential to be great under Patrick Graham, and which room needs an overhaul...

On this episode of Steelers Central, it's report card time, as we hand out grades to the offensive position groups. Tune into see which group had the best and worst grades, and if there were any As on our report card. See why I think the position group that had the lowest grade, was set up to fail by ownership. Next, I'll have some takeaways from McCarthy's opening press conference tha...

What was supposed to be an episode looking at the Steelers HC options that were seemingly lining up in their favor, turned into a head-scratching rant on the Mike McCarthy hire. Instead of going young and innovative, the Steelers went old and predictable. Art Rooney is keeping the status of mediocrity and being in the mushy middle alive as he refuses to sacrifice one year for a high draft cycle. T...

In a wild week of Steelers news, the Steelers will do something they haven't done in 19 years: find a new head coach. This comes after the team's 30-6 defeat on Monday night against the Texans, becoming the nail in the coffin for Tomlin to step down. This episode we'll break down the legacy of Mike Tomlin, his 19-year tenure, what went wrong down the stretch run if his career, and why...

On this episode of Steelers Central, it's time to preview the Steelers' Wild matchup vs. the Texans to cap off the first weekend of playoff football. This game will be a defensive, low-scoring slugfest where points will be a premium. The keys to deciding this game will be turnovers and the play of both teams in the trenches to control the clock. Speaking of the trenches, the Steelers OTs v...

We're back with another episode of Steelers Central, talking about the rollercoaster of a win for the Pittsburgh Steelers to clinch the AFC North and give the Steelers their first division title since 2020. We'll break down how the game went from 23 combined points in the first three quarters to 27 points in the last 10 minutes of a game that included a missed XP and a missed go-ahead FG....