Steelers Sanctuary Podcast

Episode 60 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The pod starts out with a look at the AFC playoff picture.  Despite this team’s two game losing streak, they miraculously find themselves still in the thick of the playoff chase in the AFC.   Next Dave and I take a look at the recent Mike Tomlin trade rumors.  We breakdown what his value is, the likelihood of it happening, and who might be the...

Episode 59 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  Apologies for a truncated podcast, but Ron Lippock had a work emergency.  Before he left we had a really good conversation about the future of this franchise.  We discussed what happens next with Mike Tomlin, and Kenny Pickett going forward. Ron gives us some great perspective of what’s going on with the Steelers.  His many interviews with curr...

Episode t8 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  In this episode we discuss Mike Tomlin taking serious heat from the local media after the embarrassing loss to the Cardinals.  More players have come out and admitted they took that team lightly.  DMC and I wonder if a loss to the Patriots could send this team into such a spiral that the Steelers might consider a change at coach after the seaso...

Episode 57 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This episode is not for the faint of heart as we dissect possibly the worst Steelers loss in the Tomlin era.  Dave and I start the podcast with both our takes on the state of this football team.  Next we review all the injury news from Sunday’s debacle.  Kenny Pickett came out the worst of it needing surgery on his ankle.  Isaac Seumalo and Ela...

Episode 56 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The pod starts with a discussion about what the Steelers will do with Diontae Johnson after the season.  His issues this year have made him vulnerable.  Going into the last year of his contract, the Steelers have a difficult decision looming. Next, we preview Sunday’s game versus the Cardinals.  This is a beat up football team that’s isn’t very...

Episode 55 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we review the Steelers offensive explosion by the Pittsburgh Steelers.  For the first time in years this team racked up over 400 yards of offense on the Cincinnati Bengals..   Despite all those yards, the team still only managed 16 points on Sunday.  Dave and I have a good debate on whether or not Kenny Pickett is good enough to be an...

Episode 54 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  Ron Lippock joins us once again as we take one last look at the Matt Canada firing.  Ron and I discuss how much different it will be with Eddie Faulkner and Mike Sullivan now in charge.  We also try to figure out what took so long, and was Mike Tomlin ultimately forced into this decision Next it’s a hard look at this week’s opponent the Cincinn...

Episode 53 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This is a special emergency podcast to discuss the firing of offensive coordinator Matt Canada.  Dave and I give our two cents into this historic firing by the Pittsburgh Steelers.   We discuss who ultimately made the decision on the move Mike Tomlin or Art Rooney.  If it was Mr. Rooney, it could have a lasting affect on future contract negotia...

Episode 52 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The pod starts with a discussion about Kenny Pickett.  It’s time to admit he is not the guy to bring this franchise on a deep post season run.  We discuss the possible replacements for Pickett in 2024. Next it’s a closer look at the Najee Harris comments he made after the game.  Najee had some eye opening comments during his post game presser. ...

Episode 51  of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  Ron Lippock is in this time for this episode as we get ready for week 11.  The pod starts with a look at the  several serious injuries that have taken place in the AFC North this week.  Mark Andrews, Deshaun Watson, and Joe Burrow are all now out for the season.  This has severely altered expectations in this division. Next it’s a breakdown of...

Episode 50 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start out with a deep dive into what the Steelers can do with their depleted linebacker position.  This team has had 17 players start a game at linebacker since 2017.  DMC gives us some options on who could be number 18. Next we review the win over Green Bay on Sunday.  The running game looks strong, while Kenny Pickett continues to struggle...

Episode 49 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  Ron Lippock of Steelerstakeaways joins us this week. In this pod we discuss the latest Steelers drama between Merril Hoge and George Pickens, and the Chuks Okorafor comments that got him benched.  Next, we preview the Packers game on Sunday.  The pod wraps up with LEGENDARY NFL PICKS, and a new segment of Steelers prop bets. Subscribe to the po...

Episode 48 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod with a look at some Steelers new.  Among the news of the week is DJ getting fined, Martavis Bryant back in the NFL, and Josh Dobbs has a game. Next it’s a look at the AFC playoff picture.  All four AFC North teams are currently in the playoffs.  The Steelers would face the Dolphins in Miami if the season were to end today.  The...

Episode 47 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast out. We start the pod with the recent George Pickens drama.  Pickens has wiped his social media clean of anything Steelers related.  Diva receivers are all too common in Pittsburgh. Next we discuss the changes the team made heading into the game versus the Titans.  Chuks Okorafor was benched for some unknown comments he made after last weeks loss.  If t...

Episode 46 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod with the Steelers disappointing trade deadline.  It sounded like they were close on Bears corner Jaylon Johnson.  From what we have heard, the Bears asking price was too steep for more than just the Steelers.  Several teams balked on the second round pick that Chicago was asking for. Next we preview the Thursday night game vers...

Episode 45 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The pod starts with me venting my frustration with this offense.  I break down a list of stats this offense is at or near the bottom of the league,  Next we spend some time on the Tomlin press conference.  Tomlin finally admitted Joey Porter Jr will be starting at corner.  He also took a shot at Kenny Pickett without actually mentioning his nam...

Episode 43 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod with all the injuries at corner.  Luq Barcoo and Darius Rush both got first team reps because of the injuries to the starters.  Who plays corner for the Steelers on Sunday is a mystery. Next Dave and I have a long discussion about George Pickens.  His on the field lack of discipline, combined with his talking off the field has...

Episode 43 so the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  Nick Farabaugh joins us to talk everything Steelers.  The pod starts with a discussion of the latest injury report.  Some new names on this list that are very concerning.  Diontae Johnson, and Larry Ogunjobi were out, while Joey Porter Jr was limited. Next it’s trade deadline talk.  The Steelers really need another corner.  Nick thinks Patrick...

Episode 42 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The podcast starts with us discussing what has to be the best quarter of football this team has played in years.  The fourth quarter against Los Angeles Rams was quite incredible.   The offense may have just taken a giant step forward.  Kenny Pickett finished the game 7 for 7, with 138 yards.  His connection with George Pickens has become a dan...

Episode 41 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The pod starts with some big Steelers moves this week.  Desmond King wasmysteriously released on Thursday.  Darrius Rush was signed in his place.  Gunner Olszewski was also let go this week, probably a few weeks too late for some Steelers fans. Next it’s a preview of this weeks Rams game.  Los Angeles is dealing with some key injuries.  Meanwhi...

Episode 40 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod with a hard look at Pat Meyer.  Some of the offensive line that left are thriving, while the players that remain continue to struggle.  We think it’s time Meyer takes some heat. It’s a bye week so we took the time to take a look at the Steelers 2024 salary cap situation.  At first glance it’s not very pretty.  Dave and I go thr...

Episode 39 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The pod starts with us making peace with the fact that Matt Canada will be the Steelers OC for the remainder of the season.  That doesn’t stop us from speculating who might replace him in 2024. Next we do a segment called “most impressive/most disappointing” Steelers so far this season.  As you ca imagine, the most disappointing came quite easy...

Episode 38 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  Today Ron Lippock of Steelers Takeaways joins us once again to talk Steelers. The pod starts with a discussion about Matt Canada and this offense.  We bring up the idea of whether or not this is actually what Mike Tomlin wants, rather than what Canada wou;d actually be calling.  We also give one last thought on audible gate.  Next it’s on to th...

Episode 37 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we discuss the Steelers improbable win over the Baltimore Ravens. The pod starts with a discussion on the the now infamous video of Matt Canada, and his expressionless face after the game winning touchdown.  Despite lots of speculation, we believe there are logical reasons why Canada did not react right away. Next it’s time to get int...

Episode 36 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  In this episode we get you ready for what could be a long day on Sunday. The pod starts by going over the Mike Tomlin press conference from Tuesday.  This may have been Mike Tomlin’s worst press conference as Steelers head coach.  His definition of making changes was very weak.  As was his explanation for the failed 4th down call that ultimatel...