The Steel City Insider: With Jim Wexell & Jeremy Hritz

Hall of Fame offensive lineman Alan Faneca joins the Steel City Insider Podcast to break down one of the biggest storylines heading into Steelers training camp: Can Pittsburgh’s rebuilt offensive line become the foundation of a championship-caliber offense? Faneca shares his thoughts on the transition to Mike McCarthy, the challenges of changing positions along the offensive line, why continuity m...

Are the Steelers the biggest winners of the 2026 AFC North offseason? Steel City Insider publisher Jim Wexell joins Jeremy Hritz for an in-depth breakdown of every major offseason move across the division and explains why Pittsburgh may be better positioned than the Browns, Bengals, and Ravens heading into training camp. In this episode: Why Jim believes the Steelers had the best offseason in the...

🔥 What did one of Pittsburgh’s most respected Steelers beat writers really see during OTAs? On this episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast, co-host Jeremy Hritz and Steelers insider Jim Wexell are joined by Mike Prisuta of the WDVE Morning Show to break down everything happening with the Pittsburgh Steelers as they prepare for the 2026 season. Mike shares his observations from Steelers OTAs, i...

Steelers training camp is heating up, and veteran Steelers beat writer Jim Wexell joins us from the scene with his latest 53-man roster projection, quarterback analysis, and surprising roster decisions. Could Will Howard’s roster spot be in danger? Why does Jim believe the Steelers may keep four quarterbacks? What does he think about Mason Rudolph’s value as Aaron Rodgers’ backup? We also break do...

Steel City Insider Podcast is back with exclusive observations directly from Pittsburgh Steelers minicamp and OTA practices. Steelers beat writer Jim Wexell joins Jeremy Hritz to break down everything he saw on the field, including Aaron Rodgers’ eye-opening connection with Roman Wilson on a stunning 70-yard completion that had everyone talking. We also discuss: 🏈 Darnell Washington’s new contrac...

The Steelers OTA storylines keep heating up, and legendary Steelers beat writer Jim Wexell is back with exclusive observations from inside the facility. In this episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast, Jim breaks down everything he’s seeing firsthand from Steelers OTAs, including: 🏈 Will Howard’s early development and why Mason Rudolph still looks like the clear No. 2 quarterback 🏈 Aaron Rodge...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a fascinating new era — and the national media may be completely missing what’s happening at OTAs. In this episode of Steel City Insider, Jim Wexell and Jeremy Hritz break down the biggest developments from Steelers offseason workouts, including Aaron Rodgers’ return to Pittsburgh, the quarterback depth chart, offensive line changes, rookie standouts, and why t...

Steelers fans, is this draft really just “meh”? Jeremy Hritz opens the show feeling underwhelmed by Pittsburgh’s 2025 NFL Draft… until the Steelers Insider Jim Wexell makes the case that Big Max (IMAX) just saved it. In this episode of Steel City Insider, the guys break down the entire Steelers draft class with honest takes, nicknames, and plenty of laughs. From calling the first-round tackle “Big...

Steelers Nation, Draft Eve is HERE! On this special episode of Steel City Insider, Jeremy Ritz, Jim Wexel, and draft analyst Roy Countryman break down the biggest questions facing the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the 2026 NFL Draft: - Will Aaron Rodgers sign before the draft or is it Rodgers or bust? - Should the Steelers go First Round WR? Jordyn Tyson as the alpha tone setter + trade-up scen...

Steelers Nation, it's Draft Week in Pittsburgh! 🎙️ In this episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast, Jim Wexell breaks down the Mike McCarthy and Omar Khan press conference, the latest on Aaron Rodgers, and what it all means for the Steelers' 2026 NFL Draft plans. Key topics: • McCarthy & Khan on Aaron Rodgers communications and the OTA soft deadline • Will the Steelers draft a wide receiver...

Something feels OFF with the Steelers quarterback situation right now — and nobody seems to have a clear answer. Aaron Rodgers still hasn’t signed. The Kirk Cousins rumors were shut down. Mason Rudolph might actually start. And now Will Howard is getting unexpected buzz… all while the NFL Draft is right around the corner. Here’s the problem — this doesn’t match what should be happening for a team...

The Steelers quarterback situation is still wide open… and the truth is, most of what you’re hearing right now isn’t real. In this episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast, Jeremy Hritz and Jim Wexell break down what’s ACTUALLY happening with Aaron Rodgers, why the Steelers are being patient, and what it means heading into the NFL Draft. With no clear first-round quarterback worth chasing, the re...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made several major moves in free agency, and those decisions could completely reshape their draft strategy. In this episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast, Jeremy Hritz is joined by Roy Countryman to break down the Steelers’ newest additions and what they mean for the future of the roster. The discussion begins with the Steelers’ acquisition of Michael Pittman Jr.,...

Steelers Nation — this just happened. HOT OFF THE PRESS, Omar Khan met with the Steelers media and gave fresh updates on the quarterback situation, draft approach, cap flexibility, and potential extensions. Where do things really stand with Aaron Rodgers? Is Will Howard truly in the mix? Are the Steelers drafting a QB early — or not at all? Omar made it clear there are no imminent cap casualties....

The NFL Draft season is officially here, and on this episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast , we’re joined by Roy Countryman as he unveils and defends his first Pittsburgh Steelers mock draft . With 12 total draft picks and plenty of flexibility, the Steelers have no shortage of options—but the real question is where they should attack first. Roy walks us through his strategy, including a bold...

Steelers fans… the Mike McCarthy era is officially here , and the conversation is getting real fast. In this episode of Steel City Insider Podcast, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joins the show, and we break down why McCarthy’s intro press conference flipped the public narrative, what the Steelers actually had to choose from in a tough coaching market, and why the next 12 months come down to one thin...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are at a crossroads — and this head coaching decision could define the next decade of football in Pittsburgh. In this episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast , we’re joined by 2× Super Bowl Champion and former Steelers offensive lineman Trai Essex to break down the Steelers’ head coaching search from the inside. Trai shares his perspective on the top coaching candidates ,...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back in the playoffs — and once again, the national media isn’t giving them a chance. In Episode #168 of the Steel City Insider Podcast , Steelers insider Jim Wexell joins co-host Jeremy Hritz to break down Monday Night Football’s playoff matchup at Acrisure Stadium as the Steelers prepare to face the red-hot Houston Texans, winners of nine straight games. We dive into...

Dive into the latest episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast as we break down an ugly, frustrating loss for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the lowly Cleveland Browns — a loss that blew their chance to clinch the AFC North and turned Week 18 into a win-or-go-home showdown . Now, everything comes down to Sunday Night Football in Pittsburgh . Beat the Baltimore Ravens, and the Steelers win the div...

The Pittsburgh Steelers proved once again that grit, leadership, and belief still matter in today’s NFL. In this episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast , insider Jim Wexell and co-host Jeremy Hritz break down a statement win as the Steelers’ so-called “castoffs” dispatched the Miami Dolphins — and why this victory could be a turning point for a late-season playoff push. We dive into: 🔥 How Aar...

The Pittsburgh Steelers came away with a gritty, hard-fought win over the Baltimore Ravens to move into first place in the AFC North — but as always, there’s plenty to unpack! In this episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast, insider Jim Wexell and co-host Jeremy Hritz break down Steelers Beat Ravens, Concerns Remain, Miami Awaits with a full, no-nonsense assessment of where this team truly stand...

The Steelers handled business (sloppily) vs. the Patriots, but can they keep the momentum going all the way to 3-1 before the bye? 🔥 On this episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast 🏈, we're joined by Brian DeArdo of CBS Sports to break down the win over New England, look ahead to the Ireland matchup vs. the Vikings, and discuss whether this team is truly improving where it matters most. We div...

In this episode of Steel City Insider, we pay tribute to longtime Steelers beat writer Dale Lolley and his incredible impact on Pittsburgh sports journalism. We also break down the Steelers’ tough loss to the Seahawks, asking whether the offensive and defensive lines can step up and improve. Finally, we preview this weekend’s big matchup vs. the Patriots. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to Steel City...

The 2025 NFL season kicks off with a huge Steelers vs Jets matchup — and we’ve got the ultimate preview! Legendary Steelers insider Jim Wexell is joined by Jets beat writer Rick Laughland to break it all down from both sides of the field. In this episode: Can Aaron Rodgers still win big with the Steelers in New York? What kind of team will the Jets field with Justin Fields leading the way? Keys fo...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have finalized their 53-man roster , and there are some big surprises! From the unexpected cut of James Pierre to shocking names who made the team, legendary Steelers insider Jim Wexell and Jeremy Hritz break it all down in real time. We dig into every position group, the tough calls at cornerback, wide receiver depth concerns, and even some peculiar cuts that could signal...