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Depot After Dark: Tomlin Jokes About Harbaugh Interview, Nelson Praises Watt, Queen Picture Day
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Sept. 14. TOMLIN JOKES ABOUT HARBAUGH INTERVIEW It’s still strange seeing Mike Tomlin not coaching the Steelers this season. He’s […]
‘Didn’t Feel Like We Established The Run Enough’: Vince Williams ‘Pretty Critical’ Of Steelers’ Ground Game
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense didn’t take the jump some expected in the team’s season opener. Mike McCarthy is calling plays now, but the Steelers’ offense looked similar to previous iterations. Pittsburgh still beat the Atlanta Falcons, but it has things to improve. Former Steelers linebacker Vince Williams had a problem with Pittsburgh’s ground game. “I’ve […]
‘We’ll Blitz, I Promise:’ Patrick Graham Talks Unique Week One Approach
The Pittsburgh Steelers are known for being Blitzburgh. Creative rushes, heavy pressures, sending anyone and everyone after the quarterback. That wasn’t defensive coordinator Patrick Graham’s strategy Sunday afternoon. Graham took his foot off the blitz gas pedal, dropping seven into coverage for nearly the entire game. Just don’t mistake Sunday’s plan as the set-in-stone strategy […]
Trai Essex Says Dylan Cook ‘Played Solid’ Against Falcons, Issues Were ‘Not All His Fault’
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent their first-round pick this year on offensive tackle Max Iheanachor. However, he only played one snap in their Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons, and that was a result of Troy Fautanu having an injury scare. Dylan Cook earned the starting right tackle job over Iheanachor to open this season. […]
‘Fired Up About That Group’: Steelers’ OC Excited About The Offensive Line
Offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio thinks the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line is a strength. Not a liability. Despite an inconsistent running game in Sunday’s opener, Angelichio sees plenty of promise in the front five. “I’m really fired up about that group,” Angelichio told reporters Monday via the team’s YouTube channel. “Their cohesiveness, their ability to communicate, […]
‘A Big Deal’: Patrick Graham Says Payton Wilson, Patrick Queen ‘Did A Good Job’ In Season Opener
Coming into the season, fans were criticising the Pittsburgh Steelers’ inside linebacker room. Patrick Queen is heading into the final year of his contract, and he hasn’t lived up to expectations. Payton Wilson is looking to take a step in his third year after an inconsistent first two. Many fans were confused and worried about […]
Missed Tackles Report: Steelers Vs. Falcons
After starting the preseason on a high note in the tackling department, alleviating some of the big concerns regarding the lack of tackling in Mike McCarthy’s first training camp as head coach, the Pittsburgh Steelers have taken a significant step back in recent weeks. The Steelers missed 15 tackles in their preseason finale against the […]
Film Room: Payton Wilson A Playmaking Machine In Season Opener
After a rough second season that saw him lose snaps down the stretch to lesser players, Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Payton Wilson entered Year 3 feeling like a new player. Gone was the stress of making mistakes. Under new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, Wilson felt freer throughout the summer. That led to a huge training […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,020)
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week at 5:30 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, Jake Brockhoff, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
Steelers ST Coordinator Unhappy With Kick Coverage Against Falcons: ‘Wasn’t As Good As We Need’
The Pittsburgh Steelers played their first game of the season on Sunday and earned a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Many members of the Steelers’ coaching staff made their debut in the matchup, including Danny Crossman. He’s the new special teams coordinator, and his unit had an up-and-down day on Sunday. The return game […]
‘We Definitely Gotta Be Better’: McCarthy Calls On Receivers To Clean Up Drops
Without an excellent defensive performance and a superhuman showing from EDGE T.J. Watt, who knows how the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener against the Atlanta Falcons would have gone. Fortunately, Pittsburgh picked up a 20-13 win to begin the Mike McCarthy era on the right foot. But the offense left much to be desired. The receiving […]
Steelers ST Coach Explains What Happened On Botched Field Goal
If you blinked during one of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-half field goal attempts, you may have thought they had a trick play dialed up. Instead, punter Cameron Johnston made a mad dash for the sideline with the ball in his hands, only to take an unnecessary hit on a play that was clearly not supposed […]
‘Super Impactful’: McCarthy Marvels At Watt And Heyward’s ‘Special’ Week 1 Performances
Defense played a huge part in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. T.J. Watt in particular was key to Pittsburgh’s 20-13 win. His pick-six gave the Steelers a 10-point lead and ended up being the difference maker. That wasn’t the only big play that Watt made either. He looked like the […]
‘Herky-Jerky’: McCarthy Takes Responsibility For Lack Of Offensive ‘Rhythm’ In Steelers’ Opener
Mike McCarthy just coached his first game with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he earned a win. It’s a meaningful milestone, especially for a man with many ties to Pittsburgh. Like any NFL head coach, McCarthy is already looking for things to correct. There’s a long list on offense. McCarthy thinks that list includes himself. “I […]
‘Four-Minute Offense Was Excellent:’ McCarthy Sees Bright Spot In Steelers’ Run Game
The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled to establish the run at Acrisure Stadium against the Atlanta Falcons, making the offense largely one-dimensional Sunday afternoon. Fortunately, the Steelers found that run game in the fourth quarter, particularly in the four-minute drill, helping them put the game away for the first win of the Mike McCarthy era. Though the […]
Mike McCarthy Outlines Two Areas Steelers Are Focusing On After Season Opener
Mike McCarthy is happy to teach and learn while winning. To stack victories, McCarthy knows there’s two areas in particular the Pittsburgh Steelers must clean up. He outlined those facets Monday while speaking to reporters. “I think the biggest thing for us offensively as far as where we’ll put a little more energy is third […]
‘That’s Not Browns Being Browns’: Cleveland HC Todd Monken Responds To Mike Tomlin’s Comments
Every team in the AFC North won their first game of the season except for the Cleveland Browns. While some Pittsburgh Steelers fans are worried about their favorite team, it could always be worse. The Browns got crushed by the Jacksonville Jaguars, 34-10, and it could’ve been much worse had the Jags not taken their […]
‘Chasing Points’: Dan Orlovsky Says What Steelers Are Doing Offensively Is Not ‘Sustainable’
The Pittsburgh Steelers lacked offensive firepower in 2025. As a result, they made some big changes on that side of the ball this offseason. The quarterback is the same, but the Steelers added to their receiver corps, brought in running back Rico Dowdle, and hired a new head coach and play caller in Mike McCarthy. […]
NFL Insider Offers Details Of Pittsburgh’s Two Contract Offers To Joey Porter Jr.
There’s new information about the contract offers the Pittsburgh Steelers made to cornerback Joey Porter Jr. before the team’s self-imposed deadline of Sunday’s kickoff against the Atlanta Falcons. NFL insider Ari Meirov reports that the team made two contract offers in the lead-up to that cutoff point, but neither were strong enough to finalize a […]
‘Same Old Steelers Offense’: Chris Simms Not Impressed With Pittsburgh’s Week 1 Win
The Pittsburgh Steelers handled business Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. However, the game was closer than many people expected it to be. The Steelers won 20-13, and the Falcons played with their third-string quarterback. While Pittsburgh’s coaching staff was almost completely overhauled this offseason, the team’s Week 1 game felt reminiscent of Mike Tomlin’s time […]
‘These Plays Need To Be Made’: Joe Haden, James Harrison Criticize DK Metcalf After Sloppy Week 1 Performance
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-0 after beating the Atlanta Falcons, 20-13. It wasn’t the prettiest win, though. The Steelers had plenty of issues, especially with their top wide receiver. DK Metcalf had four catches for 40 yards against the Falcons, which is already an underwhelming stat line for him. He also had drop issues, and […]
The Terrible Podcast – Steelers-Falcons Game Recap, Joey Porter Jr. Situation Moving Forward & More
Season 17, Episode 22 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the Atlanta Falcons, 20-13, on Sunday to open their 2026 regular season. Alex and I discuss the team’s perceived health coming out of their first […]
Schefter Provides Update On Joey Porter Jr.: ‘There Has Not Been A Lot Of Trade Interest’
News broke early Sunday before the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons that the team did not reach a contract extension with CB Joey Porter Jr. and that Porter had requested a trade. He did not play in the win due to a back injury, and it doesn’t sound like a trade is […]
‘Wasn’t Pretty At Times’: Steelers Run Game Needs To Be ‘A Lot Better’ Moving Forward, Kaboly Says
Mike McCarthy spoke many times this past offseason about wanting to get 55 touches per game. After one week of action, McCarthy has his first win in Pittsburgh. The problem is, a very large chunk of the offense revolved around the passing game. Rodgers threw the ball 40 times while the Steelers struggled to get […]
Pittsburgh Steelers Week 1 PFF Grades: Stars Shine To Open Season
It wasn’t the prettiest win, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-0 after beating the Atlanta Falcons, 20-13. It was a historic game for T.J. Watt, who registered two sacks and a pick-six, and Watt wasn’t the only Steelers star player to step up to begin the season. In Pro Football Focus’ Week 1 grades, Watt […]
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