Steelers Sanctuary Podcast

Episode 85 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod out with Omar Khan’s press conference at the NFL combine.  Khan said he has “full faith” in Kenny Pickett heading into 2024.  He also said he’d be looking to add competition.  That competition could come in the form of Mason Rudolph.  Khan reiterated the Steelers interest in bringing Rudolph back.  Khan addressed the Broderick...

Episode 84 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out. We start the pod out with some NFL Combine talk. Dave and I talk about whether or not players not working at the combine hurts their draft stock.  We also have a conversation about quarterback Drake Maye.  Merril Hodge was quoted as saying he wouldn’t take Maye in the first round.  If Maye should fall to 20 should the Steelers take him? Next, we...

Episode 83 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we have Nick Farabaugh from Steelers Now joins us.  I put Nick on the spot right away and ask if he were the Steelers GM, who would he select as quarterback for 2024.  We talk mostly about free agents, and trade possibilities.  Then discuss possible draft picks as well.  Next we dive into all the positions of need for the Steelers as...

Episode 82 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we start  the pod off with a little news.  Patrick Peterson said on his pod he was unsure the team wants him back.  He also said he thought Kenny Pickett is the undisputed starter for the Steelers.  In other news, there have been some rumors that Diontae Johnson could be traded.  It’s  not that far fetched when you consider this is DJ...

Episode 81 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we start the pod with Kevin Colbert’s comments on analytics.  Once again we feel the need to defend one of the best general managers of the last 20 years. Next we do a deep dive into ol the rumors surrounding the Steelers quarterback situation.  We give you the most likely, and the most absurd of all the rumors.   The pod wraps up wit...

Episode 80 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we start out discussing the big news that the Steelers made some roster moves.  Mitch Trubisky, Chuks Okorafor, and Pressley Harvin were all cut on Monday.  This is a bit of a surprise it happened this early in the process. Next we each pick five free agents we would like to see the Steelers sign this offseason.  There are some intere...

Episode 79 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we bring back friend of the pod Tony Pauline from Sportskeeda.com.  Follow him on X at @tonypauline. This was a quick pod going over the positions of need the Steelers have going into the draft.  Tony gives us lots of names to keep an eye on including one offensive line prospect he believes the Steelers are very interested in.  Stick...

Episode 78 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week the pod starts with the news that the Steelers have hired two new coaches.  Tom Art and Zach Azzani have been added to the offensive staff.  Word is Mike Sullivan will also be returning in some capacity. Next we spend some time on the Steelers quarterback situation.  First we review ARII’s comments this week.  First he said the team w...

Episode 77 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the podcast with another look at the Arthur Smith hiring.  After a few days to digest it, we are all coming around to the hiring.   Next we go over some Steelers news.  Le”Veon Bell announced he is contemplating a comeback, and he wants it to be in Pittsburgh.  Also in the news the team is moving on from long time scout Dave Petett.  W...

Episode 76  of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we have a very special guest, former Steelers offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride joins the show.  The pod starts out discussing the challenges new Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will face.  We also look at the affect of having a new OC will have on Kenny Pickett. The second half of the pod is dedicated to Gilbride’s ti...

Episode 75 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This is an emergency podcast to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers announcing thier new offensive coordinator Arthur Smtih. DMC gets the floors first.  He is extremely unhappy with the hire.  Dave makes the point that we were led to believe that the Steelers were going to hire a young, innovative person for the job.  What we got was the exact oppo...

Episode 73 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we start out with some Championship weekend talk.  The Ravens and Lions both found their own unique way of choking.  Playoff Lamar appears to be a real thing, while Dan Campbell’s coaching leaves  a lot to be desired. Next we spend some time on the Steelers offensive coordinator position.  Arthur Smith is the latest to be interviewed...

Episode 73 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  In this episode we spend some time talking about the coaching news from around the league.  There was another confirmed interview foe the Steelers offensive coordinator position. Texans quarterback coach Jerrod Johnson was the latest to interview for the job.  That’s two straight Sean Mcvay disciples, something that is very encouraging to us. W...

Episode 72 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod with some Steelers news.  Reports are that Teryl Austin will be extended, Mike Sullivan will not be  back, and Mike Munchack is coming out of retirement. Next we discuss some potential candidates for the Steelers offensive coordinator position.  Rams passing coordinator Zac Robinson is rumored to be on the list to be interviewe...

Episode 71 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod with a reminder of important upcoming dates in the offseason.  We give you dates on the draft, combine, and the start of free agencey. Next it’s a deep dive on the Mike Tomlin press conference.  He had plenty to say including things like his contract situation, the sate of the quarterback position, and much more.  Tomlin also g...

Episode 70 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  In this episode we discuss the ending of the Pittsburgh Steelers season.  We start by discussing Mike Tomlin’s recent playoff history. Hint: it’s not too good.   That leads us to a discussion where DMC reviewed coaching staffs from other teams to the Steelers.  Pittsburgh has significantly less coaches than most of the more successful teams.  N...

Epsidoe 69 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod out with a look all the coaching changes that happened this week.  So many one tenured coaches were fired over the last few days.  That led us to a discussion about the rumors swirling about Mike Tomlin taking time off after the season.   Next we look at the injury report for both teams. The Steelers are relatively healthy acce...

Episode 68 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the episode by reviewing Saturday nights win ove the Baltimore Ravens.  It wasn’t always pretty, but despite the elements the Steelers got the win.  Najee Harris’ big performance led the way.  The key play however was the Mason Rudolph to Diontae Johnson touchdown.   That win opened up the door for a playoff spot, and the Titans did th...

Episode 67 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The podcast starts with one last look at the eventful week Kenny Pickett has had.  Pickett had a press conference to clear the air about the reports he refused to be the backup quarterback last week.  While his vehement denial put to rest that part of the story, but there are still many questions about the strange events of last week. Next we h...

Episode 66 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This episode starts with the biggest story in the Steelers universe.  There have been multiple reports of Kenny Pickett refusing to be the backup for Mason Rudolph this weekend.  We hash out what we know for sure up to this point, and what may not be credible.  One thing is clear.  Pickett was cleared to play, but did not dress.  The reasoning...

Epsiode 65 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The pod starts with the recent news that Mason Rudolph will be the starting quarterback against the Seattle Seahawks.  This, despite Kenny Pickett’s assertion that he is healthy enough to play.  This sets up for an interesting few weeks as the season comes to a close. Next we give our Seahawks preview.  Seattle will prove to be a tough test.  T...

Episode 64 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This is a strange feeling doing a podcast after a Steelers blowout.  The team had an offensive explosion like we haven’t seen in years.  George Pickens went off for 195 yards and 2 touchdowns.  While Mason Rudolph had an incredible game with 290 yards and 2 touchdowns. That performance leads us to our next topic, who should start the next game...

Episode 63 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  For this episode Ron Lippock joins us once again to talk Steelers.  We start the pod with the news dominating Steelers social media.  George Pickens, and his lack of effort has made headlines this week.  We debate if things have gone too far criticizing the second year reciever.  Next we discuss the Demontae Kazee suspension.  We talk about the...

Episode 62 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  In this episode we discuss the utter failure by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday afternoon.  The loss In Indianapolis all but eliminates the Steelers from post season play.  We take a long look at everything that went wrong, and it’s a long list, The pod wraps up with a discussion on the future of this franchise.  Will Tomlin be the head coa...

Episode 61 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod discussing two former Steelers players calling out current ones,  First. It’s Merrill Hodge going in on {at Freiermuth for quitting on routes.  Then Chris Hoke inexplicably decided to call out Minkah Fitzpatrick of all people.   Next it’s time to focus on this week’s opponent the Indianapolis Colts.  The Colts are generally an...