Steelers Sanctuary Podcast

Episode 26 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This episode is all about roster cut down day in the NFL.  We start the pod out with some news.  Jeremiah Moon, and Dylan Cook were both placed on IR.  Each of them are not eligible to return for four weeks.  Ryan Watts was placed on season ending IR.  The injury he suffered in the last preseason game was more serious than originally thought.  ...

Episode 25 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This time we are reviewing the Steelers preseason finale against the Lions.  We start right out with the quarterback position.  Russell Wilson played in only one drive, but that drive resulted in a touchdown.  He seems a shoe in to be the starter.  Justin Fields also played well.  We said all along he’d have to do something spectacular to win t...

Episode 24 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod out with some Steelers news.  Nate Herbig was officially put on IR, meaning he will now miss the entire season.  The team also cut corner Anthony Everett.  Good news on the Jaylen Warren front.  Mike Tomlin expects him to be ready for week one.   Next we discuss if there is anything Justin Fields can do in this last preseason g...

Epsidoe 23 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This episode is almost entirely dedicated to the Steelers struggling offense.  The Steelers are coming off a miserable offensive performance in their second preseason game, losing to the Bills 9-3.  Lots of blame to go along as the entire unit struggled. The biggest concern after two preseason games is the offensive line.  Broderick Jones had h...

Episode 22 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  The pod starts with a little Steelers news.  Corner Grayland Arnold has been put on IR, meaning he will miss the entire 2024 season.  This is an unfortunate blow for the Steelers as he had made a strong case to be the starting nickel corner.   Next we take a deep dive into the wide receiver situation for the Steelers.  We discuss whether or not...

Episode 21 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod out with some Steelers news.  Markus Golden suddenly retired this week, leaving the team without a veteran backup at outside linebacker. Donte Jackson has missed the last two practices, opening up the door for Cory Trice.  Trice is reported to be playing very well in his absence. Next we discuss the conflicting reports by Jerry...

Episode 20 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we once again start the pod out with Brandon Aiyuk news.  Dave and I discuss what the possible compensation for Aiyuk could be.  I throw out the possibility that the 49ers may want Broderick Jones back in return.  That would be a hefty price to pay. Next we discuss the news that DeMarvin Leal has been moved to outside linebacker.  Thi...

Episode 19mof the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod out with the wild 36 hours of Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors. It seems like the Steelers are among the favorites to land the 49ers standout receiver.  Dave and I talk compensation, and how a trade like this would affect the team. Next the Steelers put out their first depth chart of 2024.  Not many surprises on this depth chart,  Da...

Episode 18 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  Dave is in Maryland at his son’s baseball tournament so Ron Lippock joins us once again.  We start the podcast with the news of a Cole Holcomb contract restructure.  This has fueled speculation that the $3.5 million the Steelers will be saving on this restructure is in part to help fit Brandon Aiyuk in via a trade.  We’re not convinced of that,...

Episode 17 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  Our pod starts with DMC, and I discussing how Russell Wilson got his calf injury.  Somehow the Steelers thought it was a good idea their 35 year old quarterback do sled pushing drills.  We openly question the team’s decision making on this one. Next we dive into the George Pickens incident with wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni.  This is yet an...

Episode 16 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out. David Corob is back just in time as Steelers training camp is about to begin.  This podcast is dedicated to getting you ready for the next month or so of camp. We start out by asking DMC who he’s most looking forward to seeing in camp.  His answer was linebacker Peyton Wilson.  I think we are all looking forward to seeing what this player can do...

Episode 15 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  Ron Lippock joins us once again to talk Steelers.  The pod starts with some Steelers news.  The team signed old friend Tyler Matakevich this past week.  This bolsters the special teams unit, and may mean the end for Mark Robinson’s days as a Steeler. Of course it wouldn’t be a Steelers podcast without mentioning Brandon Aiyuk at least once.  Hi...

Episode 14 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week Bob Quinn of the Steel City Rings Podcast joins us once again.  We start the pod out with the big news that Cam Sutton was suspended for 8 games by the NFL.  We discuss the ramifications of this suspension for the Steelers. Next we discuss Brandon Aiyuk once again taking to social media to hint he wants out of San Francisco.  This tim...

Episode 13 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  Ron Lippock is back with us to talk Steelers football.  We start the show with a discussion about the NFL losing its lawsuit over Sunday Ticket, and being ordered to pay almost $15 billion in damages.  We speak on how this may affect the league’s greedy television policy going forward.  Next what would a podcast be without some Brandon Aiyuk ta...

Episode 12 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  DMC is back, and we get right into it.  The pod starts with Mike Greenberg’s take that of the Steelers knew how little they needed to give up to acquire Justin Fields, they would not have signed Russell Wilson.  We also discuss Ray Fittapaldo’s take that the team believes got Fields strictly as a backup. Next we  discuss the trade proposal for...

Episode 11 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we have a new guest making his first appearance on the pod.  Bob Quinn of the Steel City Rings podcast joins us to talk Steelers.  We start the pod out talking about the the cutting of Trenton Thompson and Denzel Mims earlier in the week.  This has led to speculation that the team maybe adding an impact receiver soon. Who that receive...

Episode 10 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  DMC is back, and we had some catching up to do.  We start the pod out talking about the Mike Tomlin extension.  While we both have our issue with Tomlin at times, it is good to have him signed for the foreseeable future. Next we review the Cam Sutton signing.  DMC gets his chance to weigh in on this controversial signing.  He has the same react...

Episode 9 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week we have Ron Lippock back with us again filling in for DMC.  We start the podcast out with some Steelers news.  It appears that Russell Wilson has a no trade clause in his contract.  Seems a bit silly for a guy on a one year deal to have that.  We also discuss the retirement of Phil Kreider, and how the team is slowly changing out its s...

Episode 8 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod out with some Steelers news.  The team signed their first round pick Troy Fautanu.  This leaves only one unsigned draft pick, and that’s center Zach Frazier.  Andrew Philliponi reported the Steelers called on the availability of Justin Jefferson a while back.  Give OmarKhan credit for leaving no stone unturned in trying to find...

Epsiode 7 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod with some Steelers news.  The team signed tight end Izaiah Gathings.  They seemed to have cornered the market on tight ends and running backs.   Next we discuss the comment by Russel Wilson that Justin Fields would make an excellent “slash” type weapon in the Steelers offense.  While we whole heartedly agree, we can’t help but w...

Episode 6 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week Nick Farabaugh joins us to discuss the first week of Steelers OTAs.  We start out with the offensive line.  Troy Fautanu gets first team reps at right tackle.  How the Steelers will employ their tackles is one of the biggest mysteries of this off-season.   Next we hit on the tight ends.  Darnell Washington should enjoy more success in...

Episode 5 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start pod out with the Gerry Dulac/Cam Heyward spat on X.  Heyward was extremely upset that Dulac reported he did not tell the Steelers he wouldn’t be attending OTAs.  This led to a very pointed tweet from Heyward towards Dulac.  It’s this kind of sensitivity that make us wonder if the contract negotiations could get ugly if things don’t go C...

Episode 4 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  This week Zachary Smith joins us to talk Steelers.  We start the pod out with the news Antonio Brown is filing for bankruptcy.  His downfall seemed inevitable, but it’s still sad to watch.  We have a feeling this will eventually end very ugly for AB. Next we talk two of the Steelers biggest weaknesses heading into the season, wide receiver two,...

Episode 3 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the podcast with the news that Cam Heyward will be skipping OTAs in a contract dispute with the Steelers.  Heyward announced this on his podcast, and even went as far as to say “I want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler, but we’ll see what happens”.  This opens up the possibility of a long holdout, and even a possible trade demand.   Next it’s...

Episode 3 of the Steelers Sanctuary Podcast is out.  We start the pod with some talk about the Steelers schedule.  Some of the games have been leaked, like the Thursday and Friday night games.  If the Steelers begin the season on the road as expected, the Denver Broncos are a very appealing opening game for the league.   Next we discuss the Steelers rookie mini camp.  The most important news out o...