Finally, the suspense is over! In this episode, Joe and Zac take an extended look at the full 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers draft class. Omar Khan and Andy Wiedl may have provided a sequel that was better than their first NFL Draft in 2023, yielding great values in several rounds that should improve the Steelers roster across the board. The hosts talk about which picks will make an immediate impact and the overall outlook of the rookies, including undrafted free agents, on the upcoming...

Joe flies solo on this late night following Friday’s festivities during Day Two of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Pittsburgh Steelers had three draft picks during rounds two and three, addressing critical positions of need plus adding players with major upside. Zach Frazier, Roman Wilson, and Payton Wilson all add various levels of strength, speed and physicality to the Steelers roster while filling roles on the roster. On this episode, Joe digs into how each of these players fit into the “The...

Joe and Brian dig into all of the stories surrounding the first night of the 2024 NFL Draft including the Steelers’ first-round selection, Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu. How does Fautanu fit into the team’s current plans? What does this mean for the offensive line including Dan Moore Jr. and Broderick Jones? And what does the Fautanu pick mean for the rest of Pittsburgh’s draft board? The hosts take a look at all 32 picks, highlighting the surprises and the best players still...

Joe and Brian are back with another pre-draft edition of the SCU podcast. This time they’re running mock draft simulations and looking at realistic targets for the Steelers in all seven rounds. Who do the hosts select and why? Find out their NFL Draft predictions and more in this episode. 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 (203) 900-4SCU (4728) from...

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 several 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 set for the future as Brian lives out his best Draft Day move impersonation! Questions or...

Joe and Zac discuss a glaring need for the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 2024 NFL Draft quickly approaches. It’s without a doubt that the team will add a wide receiver: but when, and how, will they do it? The Steelers have met with draft prospects and attended several pro days that spread across the three days of the event. However, other team needs could supersede selecting a receiver in each round. The hosts talk about which players are available at what points and how GM Omar Khan could...

Joe and Brian are back with another 2024 NFL Draft preview as the hosts discuss an annual tradition of mocking the mock drafts. Mock drafts can be found anywhere on the Internet. Some are better than others, but this year the duo finds the analysis (and entertainment) difficult to make fun of! See which drafts they like, which they loathe, and if there are any they laugh at in this edition of the SCU Steelers Podcast. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and...

Joe and Brian are back to debate more needs for the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. Two big roles to fill are on the offensive line. Pittsburgh is currently lacking a starter at the center position and could also upgrade at one of the offensive tackle spots. But do those two positions trump the need for any others? And which one is the higher priority? The hosts discuss how draft position and the needs of other teams factor into whether or not Omar Khan should pull the trigger on an offensive...

Brian is back to give his opinions on all of the Steelers offseason moves thus far. He teams up with Joe to discuss what other priorities the Steelers have on their current roster and which ones may or may not be resolved through the NFL Draft. The duo also has a detailed discussion about the quarterback room and why Omar Khan may use the first three picks of the draft to select players on offense. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question...

Joe and Zac are back to discuss the major events over the weekend as the Pittsburgh Steelers overhauled their quarterback room. The first shoe dropped with Pittsburgh trading Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles. The corresponding move that followed saw a long-standing offseason rumor come to reality as the Steelers partnered with the Chicago Bears to acquire Justin Fields in yet another trade. The Steelers also made some other moves too. The hosts cover these, the story behind the...

Joe and Zac jump on a late-week edition of the show to discuss the Steelers’ latest free agent moves and offseason acquisitions. General Manager Omar Khan made headlines last weekend by agreeing to terms with former Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson. He continued into the early and official free agency period by agreeing to terms with several other free agents, including former Ravens LB Patrick Queen. Another former Raven is also headed to the Steel City, and there could be yet more players...

Joe flies solo on this special edition of the Steel City Underground Podcast to cover breaking news during the beginning stages of the NFL free agency period. News broke late Sunday evening that soon-to-be released Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson intends to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers when the league year begins on Wednesday. The conflicted host offers his pros and cons to the Wilson signing, along with its impact on the Steelers short-term and long-term prospects, plus those of...

Joe and Zac are back on the eve of NFL free agency to cover every nook, cranny, and angle of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason plans. The hosts have their favorites they’d like GM Omar Khan to sign, but are they in alignment with the team’s needs and the players to fill those roles? Tune in to hear about everyone from Russell Wilson to Zach Wilson and other “less sexy” areas the franchise might address as legal tampering begins on Monday. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City...

Joe and Zac discuss the top offseason priorities for the Pittsburgh Steelers as teams descend for team meetings in Indianapolis with the NFL Combine as its backdrop. Rumors are everywhere, from competition for Kenny Pickett to a new starting center. But as the hosts discuss, offense might not be the team’s top priority! Also, the NFLPA issued report cards for each of the 32 NFL teams, and a legendary broadcaster calls it a career after 30 years. This and more in our latest...

What better way to lead up to free agency than to ponder what players could fill vital roles for the Steelers in 2024. And what better way to fill those roles than welcoming back former players to Pittsburgh? Joe details which players are scheduled to become free agents and who is the best fit for the current roster, while also bringing up some former Steelers who should be an afterthought during the off-season process. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and...

Joe and Brian are back to end the week of sparse Steelers news by covering which players were recently released (such as Mitchell Trubisky) and which ones may be gone in the weeks ahead. There are some glaring areas on Pittsburgh’s roster, namely at the quarterback position. Could Mason Rudolph be back or will the team seek to sign (or trade) for another “big name” that’s been speculated about all over the Internet? Also, which other position groups are in dire need of a revamp, either...

Joe is back with a post-NFL Honors edition of the Steel City Underground Podcast. As yinz are aware by now, T.J. Watt was snubbed by voters for the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. Joe has A LOT to say about why it was an awful decision and how Watt is a generational talent who deserved the accolade. Also, there were some awards handed out that appear to be out of line in addition to Watt’s snub. Joe covers these, plus a couple of other wins for the Steelers at the awards ceremony...

Zac is back for this edition of the Steel City Underground Podcast, where he and Joe discuss all of the Steelers storylines surfacing this offseason. The offense is the name of the game as offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s hiring, as well as the Steelers quarterback position heading into 2024 remain big questions. However, with all of the focus on the offense, hot takes are abound for the defense too! Plus, former Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has publicly stated his desire to...

Joe flies solo on this edition of the Steel City Underground podcast to discuss reports of the Steelers new offensive coordinator hire: former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith. Steelers fans were looking for an outside hire and it would appear that the organization is set to deliver. Smith, who was a hot head coaching hire after a two-year stint as OC with the Tennessee Titans, would represent a major boost in several areas. Find out what Joe thinks of this hire and how it compares...

Joe and Brian kick off the offseason discussion on who should play quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024. Among the candidates are Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph, but are there other viable options with free agency or the NFL Draft? The hosts delve into these topics and how some should be avoided at all costs. 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. –...

Joe and Brian team up to talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round. Despite an early exit from the playoffs, would you consider this season a disappointment? And what exactly does mediocre mean in the context of pro football? What lies ahead for Mike Tomlin, Mason Rudolph, Cameron Heyward, and others? The duo discusses this and more storylines from the game and its fallout in a jampacked episode to close out the 2023-24 season. Questions or...

Joe and Brian are back for some “bonus football” as they preview Sunday’s Wild Card Weekend matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills. Despite being down T.J. Watt this weekend, there’s still optimism that the Steelers can pull off an upset in Orchard Park, New York. Sticking with the “hot hand” at quarterback, getting reinforcements at a depleted roster group, and signing another key contributor to the practice squad could all factor into tipping the game in Pittsburgh’s...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made the playoffs under the most unlikely of situations during the 2023 season. Zac Celedonia is back to discuss the crazy turn of events alongside Joe Kuzma as the hosts look at everything from the job Mike Tomlin has done to Mason Rudolph’s performance and more. Are the Steelers poised to make a larger push than expected? And what can we learn from this year regardless of next week’s outcome in Buffalo? Tune in to find out! Questions or Comments? Call the...

Joe and Brian are back to review what went right and wrong against the Seattle Seahawks and how the Steelers might be able to parlay that into their upcoming game this Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers are in a must-win situation, and also need help, to make the playoffs. However, the Ravens are already locked into the top seed of the AFC and could be resting some of their starters. With Mason Rudolph resurrecting Pittsburgh’s offense into back-to-back games with 30 points...