Andy Russell, the Steelers former outside linebacker and a two-time Super Bowl champion, passed away on Thursday at the age of 82. I grew up watching Russell, but not as a Steelers player. No, I grew up watching him talk about his Steelers career during interviews on countless NFL Films features. One of Russell’s most… read more

The 2024 NFL offseason is rolling on and the NFL Combine is upon us as they will have their various testing events televised for the enjoyment of the viewing audience. After testing the water of holding things in prime time in 2022, the afternoon schedule is back for a second-straight year with weekend coverage starting… read more

In the spring of 2009, I sat down to watch an NCAA regional final matchup between Pitt and Villanova. The Panthers entered the 2008/2009 NCAA Tournament as a number-one seed and made it to the Elite Eight for the first time since it was actually called that. I was stoked. There was no doubt in… read more

I feel safe in saying that all of Steelers Nation is especially thankful for Elandon Roberts. The toughness, relentless effort, production and character of Roberts is exactly what the Pittsburgh Steelers want in a player. “E-Rob” gave the Steelers his all and more this past season. To begin the season the Pittsburgh Steelers had a… read more

It’s another week in the NFL offseason, but the first weekend with all 32 teams officially in offseason mode. That means one thing, and one thing only — welcome to the offseason! It also means it’s time for a Friday night six pack of questions for the black-and-gold faithful. So, you should know the rules… read more

The 2024 NFL offseason is rolling on and the NFL Combine is upon us as they will have their various testing events televised for the enjoyment of the viewing audience. After testing the water of holding things in prime time in 2022, the afternoon schedule is back for a second-straight year with coverage starting at… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the throws of roster building season, and they enter it with a good foundation of playmakers on both sides of the ball.  TJ Watt, Alex Highsmith, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Cam Heyward anchor a group that finished 2023 as the 6th best scoring defense in football. On offense, the rushing combo… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a rich history, and it all started in the 1970s with the vaunted “Steel Curtain” defense. While everyone remembers names like “Mean” Joe Greene, Jack Lambert and L.C. Greenwood, some might not remember linebacker Andy Russell. Russell was a linebacker in the Steelers 4-3 defensive scheme, and filled out the trio… read more

After releasing Mason Cole, the Pittsburgh Steelers have forced themselves into finding a new Center or two. There are a few players on the current roster who have effectively pinch hit as Centers in college, but none who would call themselves that by Trade. So where to go shopping for one? Walmart? Costco? Home Depot?… read more

When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded up in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft to select Broderick Jones, it was to be their left tackle of the future. During the regular season, it looked as if the door had been opened for him to take that spot when Dan Moore Jr. was injured and… read more