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Flash returns as he joins Joe for an actual "breaking news" edition of the Steel City Underground podcast, where there's some actual Steelers scoops as training camp looms around the corner. Pittsburgh made some headlines today by extending breakout edge rusher Alex Highsmith with a new deal that will see him in the Steel City for another four seasons. However, that hasn't made "everyone" happy. B...

Joe is back with another "dead period" episode of the SCU Podcast, this time detailing the games on the schedule that fans - both traveling to games or watching from home - should look forward to on the Steelers schedule. Of the 17 games, with 9 of them in Pittsburgh, which dates stand out? And which ones can you safely avoid if you must? Check out the Steelers 2023 Schedule at https://www.steeler...

On our last episode, Joe and Brian were discussing an ESPN article in which analysts Mike Clay and Seth Walder ranked NFL rosters from 1 to 32. According to the article, they then combined rankings to come up with their list of the league's best -- and worst: https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/insider/story/_/id/37892244/2023-season-roster-rankings-starting-lineups-all-32-nfl-teams Joe returns from...

Joe and Brian get together for this offseason episode full of shenanigans and predictions, as they sort out which players have the best shot of making the Pittsburgh Steelers 53-man roster at the end of training camp. Tune it to see who's close to making the cut - and who doesn't. Plus some other random thoughts about pop culture! Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and...

Joe and Zac return to discuss other discussions going on during the slow news period, particularly those which pertain to Pittsburgh Steelers second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett. Join in for some updates on Pickett (who just got married over the weekend) and why he should, or should not, garner more respect that what he has been given thus far. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Undergro...

Joe is back, this time flying solo to cover some recent additions to the Steelers roster who could end up making a bigger impact in Pittsburgh this season than their under the radar signing may indicate. Among those are recently signed LB Nick Kwiatkoski, LB Tanner Muse, WR Hakeem Butler, OLB Markus Golden, and several others. Checkout this quick show which helps tie up some loose ends during the...

Joe and Brian are back on another live edition of the SCU Podcast as they discuss the science of buying jerseys. Which Steelers players should you currently invest in? Which ones do the hosts have already and which have they been burned on buying? Tune in for this replay with plenty of live viewer questions and shenanigans. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have y...

Joe and Brian are back to take a look at the Steelers offseason moves among their defensive line, as they shift to being a more talented group via free agency and the NFL Draft. The hosts discuss the seemingly ageless Cameron Heyward: his impact, leadership and legacy with the franchise, as well other moves the team made this spring as everyone's attention begins to shift towards training camp. Qu...

Joe and Zac are back to compare the Steelers current wide receivers group with those of the team's past, as well as up against other groups around the NFL. How does Pittsburgh's set of receivers stack up? Tune in to find out! Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our podcast! The best questions will be answered in a future episode. - Dial...

Joe and Zac take a look around the league to compare the Steelers trio of quarterbacks (Kenny Pickett, Mitchell Trubisky and Mason Rudolph) to all of the other depth charts in the NFL. How does Pittsburgh's stable of passers stack up? And in what situations would the hosts opt for someone else? Tune in to find out! Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your quest...

Brian returns to join Joe for a post-draft look at the Pittsburgh Steelers edge rushers. The lifeblood of the team, that is the outside linebackers, is headlined by one of the NFL's elite players in T.J. Watt. However, as witnessed last season, what happens if Watt goes down for an extended period of time? The Steelers made a move this week that should but an insurance policy, but could that move...

Joe flies solo on this edition of the Steel City Underground Podcast as he joins the noise about Ben Roethlisberger and his recent comments made about Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett on the most recent edition of Ben's own podcast, Footbahlin'. Big Ben says he wasn't initially a fan of the rookie product from the University of Pittsburgh, but is now "rooting for him". Roethlisberger...

Joe and Brian are back to hit the latest Steelers news and notes as General Manager Omar Khan continues to mold the team roster post NFL Draft. That includes bringing back an old name, signing or releasing other players, and even extending another (in one case). Join the hosts as they look into these changes and speculate about others which may be forthcoming. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel...

The 2023 NFL schedule is out! How does the regular season calendar affect the Pittsburgh Steelers? Joe and Brian breakdown the must-see moments of the 2023 Steelers season, game-by-game, while also navigating around the AFC North and the rest of the NFL to give you their unabashed, initial reactions to the new league year. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have yo...

Joe and Brian are back to set some realistic expectations for the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 rookie class – both for this upcoming season and beyond. Who do they believe are Week 1 starters? Who becomes a contributor now and maybe more later? And are some players unlikely to make the roster? The hosts answer this and more on the latest episode. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground...

Joe and Zac are back for some post draft thoughts. What is the fallout from the 2023 NFL Draft? And do the hosts believe in the hype of draft grades? Tune in as they give their spin on each of the Steelers picks including new analysis on the day three players added as well as some of the undrafted free agents that the Steelers have signed. The hosts also detail if rookies such as Broderick Jones,...

The second day of the 2023 NFL Draft came to a close as the Steelers maneuvered around the board, both in ways that were expected and unexpected! Joe and Brian breakdown all of the details including two second round picks to aide the defense, plus another podcast favorite who fell into the third round. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on...

Months of speculation have led to this moment, as the Pittsburgh Steelers indeed traded up in this year's NFL Draft to select an offensive tackle: Georgia's Broderick Jones. Join our trio of hosts, Joe Kuzma, Brian E. Roach and Zac Celedonia for this special look following day one of the 2023 NFL Draft as they breakdown all of the picks and what could be ahead for the Steelers on day two. Question...

Joe and Brian are back for another special NFL Draft edition of the Steel City Underground Podcast. This episode marks the return of Mock Draft Insanity: for the uninitiated, Brian attempts to break Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator by making a number of crazy trades. Just how insane is it? Tune in to find out exactly which players are selected in this mock draft and how the Steelers are se...

More draft speculation is on your way as Joe Kuzma is joined by Bleav Podcast Network's Joe DeLeone to get an outside opinion on the pulse of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Pittsburgh Steelers own three top fifty picks in this year's draft and can seemingly go anywhere with their picks. However, there are some defined "needs" versus luxury choices. Both Joes go to work on picking apart the best options t...

Joe and Zac are back for the annual "mocking of the mocks" where the SCU hosts pull up various 2023 NFL mock drafts from around the web and analyze the picks. There's a lot of flexibility in the first round and many of the selections made in these mock drafts would make Steelers fans happy. However, there are a few picks that will surprise people, and even a few that may leave them disappointed! T...

Joe and Zac back off of some NFL Draft talk – sort of – as they bring up some late breaking news with the Pittsburgh Steelers trade for Los Angeles Rams WR Allen Robinson. What does Robinson bring to the table in Pittsburgh? The hosts answer how he impacts the current roster, helps Kenny Pickett and whether or not he’s “washed up” as some pundits may have you believe. The duo will also discuss how...

Steelers Nation we are only ten days away from the 2023 NFL Draft! As the day approaches, we're also closing in on the last of our position group previews as Joe and Zac bring you their takes on the defensive backs. There are a number of talents the Steelers could be eyeing at selecting with pick 17. However, could they also be in the market to move up? Or could they also be in the market to move...

Joe and Brian return with another draft season edition of the SCU Podcast. This time the hosts turn their attention towards the entire front seven: that is defensive linemen, edge rushers, and linebackers. Even with the additions the Pittsburgh Steelers have made to their roster this offseason, some of these spots could still command attention in the NFL Draft. Then again, some of them may not! Tu...

Brian is back as he joins Joe for another NFL Draft edition of the SCU Podcast. Before free agency began, the Steelers were pegged to take one position and one position only: an offensive lineman. Most mock drafts targeted a tackle to Pittsburgh, but now it appears that the team has set themselves up nicely to where the hosts beg the question, is the offensive line a high enough priority to use th...