The Steel City Insider: With Jim Wexell & Jeremy Hritz

Welcome to episode #128 of the Steel City Insider Podcast! In #128, we explore the potential first start of Russell Wilson and its implications for Justin Fields. We also discuss the upcoming game against the Jets, and discuss the growing injury list and who will possibly be ready Sunday night. Don’t miss it! 👉 Subscribe for more expert analysis and behind-the-scenes football talk! And don’t forg...

Welcome to episode #127 of the Steel City Insider Podcast! In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Max Starks, two-time Super Bowl champion and current Steelers sideline analyst! Join us as we dive deep into the recent loss to the Cowboys and what it means for the Steelers moving forward. Key Topics Discussed: The Steelers vs. Cowboys: Max shares his insights on what went wrong in this tough ma...

The Steelers dropped their first contest of the season against the Colts, as a result of the defense’s inability to get off the field on 3rd downs, sloppy turnovers, and a sputtering running game. The Steel City Insider, Jim Wexell, has you covered with the good news, the bad news, and the opportunity this Sunday night to get back on the winning track against the Dallas Cowboys. All this and more,...

Wolf is back in the building for episode #125 of The Steel City Insider Podcast! Join Wolf and Wex as they discuss the Steelers 3-0 start, the emergence of quarterback Justin Fields, the quality play of the young offensive line, and the best defense the team has put on the field since 2010. From start to finish, episode #125 is packed with analysis and insight only available on the SCIP! Be sure t...

Mike Prisuta joins the show for the third time to discuss why he believes the starting QB job belongs to Russell Wilson, the performance of rookie tackle Troy Fautanu against Denver, the stoutness of the defense, and the slugfest at the 50 that will be this weekend’s game against the Chargers. It’s always a great time when Jim and Mike get together, and in this episode, it’s no different. Enjoy! Y...

What a treat today, Steelers Nation, as 2x Super Bowl Champion Chris Hoke joins the show! In addition to some incredible nuggets from his playing days with the Steelers, Chris also shares his insights from the Steelers win over the Falcons, including the performance of Justin Fields, the growth of the offensive line, TJ Watt’s dominance, and the stoutness of the defense. Let Hoke know how much you...

It’s a Tomlin Tuesday, and The Steel City Insider Podcast has got you covered! Join the Insider himself, Jim Wexell, alongside Jeremy Hritz, as they discuss the injuries on the OL, and how the team will address them; the remarkable stat about regular season openers and new centers; and what to expect this weekend against the Falcons. You don’t want to miss it!  You can check out Jim’s work at the...

The Steelers have made their final cuts for their 53-Man Roster, and the Insider himself, Jim Wexell, has you covered with his insights and perspectives on who was cut, who made the roster, and potential roster moves that have yet to come. Get familiar with the 2024 roster with this episode fresh off the press. Enjoy!  You can check out Jim’s work at the Steel City Insider here: https://247sports....

The sky is falling once again in Pittsburgh: Broderick Jones is a bust, the offensive line sucks, and the quarterback play is worse than what Kenny Pickett put on display last regular season. It’s over! Not really: it’s just the preseason! Jim and Jeremy discuss Broderick Jones' struggles, Zach Frazier as the starter at center, why you can’t make a final judgment on the QB position yet, in additio...

The Steelers dropped their first preseason contest to the Texans, 20-12, and with that, left many questions unanswered and still up for discussion as the team journeys towards the regular season.  Join the Insider himself, Jim Wexell, and Jeremy Hritz as they discuss the performances in the losing effort, Russell Wilson running with the first-team offense and struggles with mobility, the state of...

A Steelers preseason game this Friday??? YES!!! Get prepared by joining Jim, Jeremy, and special guest Roy Countryman, as they discuss the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors, Russ returning, and players on the camp bubble. Insight, wisdom, and nuggets abound in episode #118 of the Steel City Insider Podcast! AND! If you haven’t done so yet, please subscribe to our channel as we press towards 1000! THANK Y...

The pads are on, and the intensity is ready to increase! And the Insider himself, Jim Wexell has you covered! Join Jim, Jeremy, and today’s guest, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, as they discuss the Steelers first padded practice, the Justin Fields project, and who is standing out early in camp.  You can check out Jim’s work at the Steel City Insider here: https://247sports.com/nfl/pit...

It’s a legendary episode. Why is that?  Because legendary Hall of Famer Player and longtime Steelers Defensive Coordinator, Dick LeBeau, and legendary writer/analyst of the Steelers who started with Chuck Noll back in 1969, George Von Benko, join the podcast to discuss their new book, Legendary. In today’s podcast, both Dick and George share incredible black and gold stories and tales that will be...

There’s nothing better than talking Steelers football.  But you know what makes it even better? Is talking Steelers football with former Steeler and 2x Super Bowl winner, Bryant McFadden. For the 3rd time, BMac joins the show to talk the potential of the 2024 Steelers, the importance of chemistry in winning and why this team has it, and the holes remaining the organization can still work to fill b...

It’s episode #114 of the Steel City Insider Podcast, and today, Wex answers all of your questions. Covering everything from the character of Russell Wilson, to the catch control of Roman Wilson, to the hierarchy of Steelers’ organizational leadership and succession plan, #114 covers the gamut of topics to keep you informed as we wait for training camp.  Happy 4th of July Steelers Nation! Be safe!...

OTAs are complete, and mandatory minicamp is in the history books for the Steelers, as the team now enjoys its final moments of summer rest before kicking off training camp on July 25th. But don’t fear, as Jim and Jeremy have your Steelers fix to help you through the quiet until camp.  In episode #113, Wex shares his belief that the 2024 Steelers defense has what it takes to be an elite unit, at l...

Episode #112 of the Steel City Insider Podcast is here, and we welcome two tremendous guests to the show: Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, and Rob King of the Steelers Radio Network! In this episode, the crew talks about the significance of Mike Tomlin’s contract extension, what to expect from the QB position, the signing of Cam Sutton, and why this team looks “complete” and ready to c...

It is episode #111 of the Steel City Insider Podcast, and today we welcome #steelers beat writer Bo Marchionte to the show to discuss OTAs, including those players who have flashed impressive athleticism, in addition to those “sleepers” who are poised to make some noise this training camp, and potentially during the season. This, plus a discussion about Bo’s legendary status (you aren’t going to b...

For the second time in the show’s history, longtime legendary Steelers writer on the beat, Mike Prisuta, joins the show. In his conversation with Wex and Jeremy, they discuss the future of the QB positions, the “activation” of Arthur Smith’s offense, the performance of rookies in OTAs, and much, much more! Give Mike a follow on X @DVEMike. Also, check out his interesting article, “It’s More Like W...

The lull in football action is broken in today’s episode, as Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins Jim and Jeremy to discuss Steelers Rookie Minicamp, where the new offensive linemen lined up, holes the team still needs to fill, and Najee’s mindset following not having his 5th year option picked up. It’s a jam-packed episode, as Brian provides tremendous insight.  You can follow Brian o...

Craig Wolfley is back on the Steel City Insider Podcast, and as he always does, he delivers like no other! Wolf joins Wex and Jeremy to discuss the “triumvirate” of newly drafted #steelers offensive linemen, what they add to the unit, and how quickly they can contribute. Wolf’s insight and history, along with Jim’s insight and knowledge make for one information, and most certainly, entertaining ep...

The NFL Draft is complete, and the Steelers have bolstered their roster significantly in the trenches, and the Steel City Insider Podcast has got you covered! Join the Insider himself, Jim Wexell, alongside Jeremy Hritz, as they discuss the bounty of offensive linemen added to the roster, and the infusion of talent via their picks at wide receiver and inside linebacker. Find out how these players...

The NFL Draft is here, and the Steel City Insider Podcast has you covered! Join Jim Wexell, Jeremy Hritz, and special guest Matt Steel as they provide their final insights and draft preparations, and reveal their selections for the Steelers for the first and second rounds. Are they leaning tackle? Cornerback? Center? Wide receiver? Or something way outside the box? Find out in today’s episode! You...

Roy Countryman is back for a second week in a row, this time to discuss potential defensive players the Steelers could be targeting in next week’s draft at CB, DL, and LB. As always, Roy is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the draft, and you will find tremendous value in today’s episode. Enjoy! You can check out Jim’s work at the Steel City Insider here: https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-...

The calendar is shrinking closer and closer to the NFL Draft, and the Steel City Insider continues to prep you! Join us for episode #104 as Roy Countryman joins the show to discuss potential offensive targets for the Steelers in this year’s draft. Roy is super knowledgeable, and he shares his tremendous insight in today’s episode.  You can check out Jim’s work at the Steel City Insider here: https...