Steelers Sanctuary Podcast

Welcome to season 3 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast!  In this episode we do a deep dive into what is turning into a very bad Steelers receiving group.  The team signed the very mid Scotty Miller today.  This does nothing to improve the offensive whatsoever.  We are beginning to worry that the Steelers are satisfied with what they have.   Next we discuss the latest reports that Najee Harris asked...

Episode 109 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod out talking about some of the Najee Harris trade rumors out there.  Both Miami and Dallas are rumored to be interested.  It’s still a long shot anything happens, but the rumors have grown stronger lately. Next up we take a shot at predicting the Steelers 53 man roster.  It’s a good exercise to see which position groups are thi...

Episode 108 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod with a little Steelers related news.  Bryant McFadden’s big prediction of a significant Steelers move fell flat.  The fee agent market for wide receivers has pretty much dried up now.  The Steelers will have to get creative to fill thier number two receiver position. Next we have a long discussion about the Steelers declining...

Episode 107 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week Nick Farabaugh joins us once again.  The pod starts out with a review of the Steeelers 2024 draft. Nick is very high on the draft, as most are.  We go pick by pick discussing each one in detail. Next we start to discuss what comes next for the Steelers.  The need for a true number two wide receiver is the most pressing issue.  We go...

Episode 106 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The episode starts out with a general overview of the Steelers draft.  Pittsburgh definitely stressed character, and athleticism in this draft.  They also used their top 30 visits as a way to determine draft picks.  Several of their picks came from this list. Next we give out our grades for each selection.  As you might expect, the Steelers di...

Epsiode 105 is our live reaction to the Steelers first round pick.  Pittsburgh selected Troy Fautanu, left tackle fro the University of Washington.  There are plenty of reasons to get excited about this pick, but also there are questions.  Tune in to get our initial reactions.  Subscribe, rate and review. Email the show at daver@steelersanctuary.com Support the show

Episode 104 ofthe Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod out with some news just 24 hours before the NFL draft.  The Steelers have been linked to trading up for Quinyon Mitchell, and trading for Courtland Sutton.  We learned during the pod that the team cleared more than 7 million in cap space by restructuring Alex Highsmith.  We fully expect an exciting next couple of days. We wrap...

Episode 103 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we start the podcast off with a review of the Steelers pre-draft press conference.  Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin spoke to the media for the last time before the draft on Thursday.  Tomlin insisted the team filled the team’s major holes in free agency.  Dave and I strongly disagree with that statement..  Khan mentioned he was open to tra...

Episode 102 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The pod starts out with some talk about the offensive linemen in this draft.  Some of the top tackle prospects may be thought of as guards or even centers at the NFL level.  We discuss how this may affect the Steelers come pick 20.   Next we review the final names for the Steelers pre-draft visits.  The big name of course is Graham Barton.  To...

Episode 101 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We reached out to our go to draft expert Tony Pauline after his article had connected the Steelers with center prospect Graham Barton.  Pauline clarified his thoughts on the Steelers interest with the Duke center. After that we spend the rest of the pod getting Tony Pauline’s views on all the prospects connected to the Steelers.  We go positio...

Episode 100 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This is a bit of an abbreviated podcast.  We tried to do a live mock draft on the pod and ran into some technical difficulties.  There’s’ still some good stuff on here, however we had to edit out the actual mock draft.  We will be trying it again on the next podcast as we think we have ironed out all the kinks.  Thanks and sorry again for the...

Episode 99 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  DMC is back and it’s time to really focus on the draft.  Before that  however, we discuss Miles Boykin recently signing with the New York Giants.  This means both the team’s starting gunners have now moved on.  Pittsburgh’s special teams will have a different look come 2024. Next we do a deep dive into the Steelers pre-draft visits.  We now kno...

Episode 98 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we are joined by friend of the pod Nick Farabaugh of Steelers Now.  We start the pod out talking about the Steelers free agent acquisitions.  Nick shares our theory that this team got better at some positions, but weakened themselves at others.   Next it’s on to a deep dive on the Steelers upcoming draft.  We take a look at this team’...

Episode 97 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The pod starts out with a talk about the new Steelers getting their jersey numbers.  Cordarrelle Patterson getting the number 84 sparks an interesting conversation.  Should the Steelers be giving out numbers of former legends?  Should Antonio Brown be considered that after the way he left?  Lots of good talk on this subject. Next we talk about...

Episode 96 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This episode starts with some Steelers news.  The team officially announced the signings of Quez Watkins, Cordarrelle Patterson, Dean Lowry, and Kyle Allen.  We also discuss the troubles of former Steelers cornerback Cam Sutton. He turned himself into police after being on the run for weeks. Next up is DMC’s latest mock draft.  He goes with Arm...

Episode 95 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  Ron Lippock from Steelers Takeaways joins us once again to talk Steelers.  The pod starts out with the team’s latest signing.  Pittsburgh inked running back/ kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson this week.  We discuss his role with the team, and whether or not he still has anything in the tank at 33. Next we take a deep dive into the Steelers ce...

Epsidoe 94 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod out with some Steelers news.  The team signed three players today.  They signed defensive tackle Dean Lowry, quarterback Brandon Allen, and wide receiver Quez Watkins.  None of these three should make big impacts in 2024.  Next we do a deep dive into what the plan seems to be for the Steelers offense in 2024.  Mike Tomlin said...

Episode 93 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we start with some Steelers news.  Former corner Cam Sutton was released by the Detroit Lions today.  He is still being sought by police over a domestic violence charge.  It’s a sad story for a former highly regarded player in Pittsburgh.  Also in the news the Steelers hired defensive backs coach Anthony Midget this week.   Next we do...

Episode 92 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The pod starts out by looking back at was the craziest week in Steelers offseason history.  From completely dismantling the quarterback room, to trades galore, this was one hell of a week. Next we do a deep dive into what led the Steelers to move on from Kenny Pickett.   We look at what transpired that led to Kenny Pickett’s benching late last...

Episode 91 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  Yet another emergency podcast for us as the Steelers make thier third big move of the week.  This time Pittsburgh has acquired Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears for a 6th round pick that could become a 4th.   We go over all the details of this trade, along with the possible outcomes of this latest move.  Subscribe to the pod wherever you get...

Episode 90 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This is an emergency podcast to discuss the huge news that Kenny Pickett has been traded.  We discuss all the associated with this deal.  Why was he traded, was the deal a good one, and so much more.   Subscribe to the pod wherever you get your podcasts. Email the show at daver@yahoo.com. Support the show

Episode 89 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  In this episode we discuss all the Steelers moves this week.  We start off with the Patrick Queen signing.  This is a good move to shore up the linebacker position.  Pittsburgh has also re-signed special teams ace Miles Killabrew.  Next we dive into the controversial trade of Diontea Johnson.  Neither of us believe this was a good trade for the...

Episode 88 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  In this episode it’s all about the Russell Wilson signing.  We discuss all the ramifications with this signing.  What it means for the Steelers in the short term, and in the long term.  We also discuss how it affects Kenny Pickett.  Dave and I go over the overall expectations of the team with their new quarterback. Next we break down the other...

Episode 87 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the episode out with the big news of the day.  Gerry Dulac reported that the Steelers will meet with free agent quarterback Russell Wilson.  This contradicts many reports that the team was not interested in an outside quarterback. Next we go over some other news . Two former Steelers lineman signed new deals today.  Kevin Dotson signed...

Episode 86 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The pod starts off with the sad news of Andy Russell passing.  Dave and I go over the his career, and discuss his Hall of Fame merits. Next it’s on to the rumor mill.  The Diontea Johnson trade rumors heated up this week.  We talk about Tony Pauline’s report that the Steelers are listening to offers for their star wide receiver.  And then of co...