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NFL Picks: Experts give the Steelers a legit chance vs. 49ers in Week 1

Of all the Week 1 games on the NFL schedule, there are several which should get fans’ attention for being a really good football game. Of those aforementioned games, the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. San Francisco 49ers game Sunday at Acrisure Stadium certainly will be at, or near, the top of most fans must-watch games. Two… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Opening day memories and the joy of being a Steelers’ fan

The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers opened the season at home against the San Francisco 49ers, things went poorly for the host team. The year was 1993. The Steelers were a young team with a young head coach — 35-year-old Bill Cowher, who was starting his second season as the successor to the legendary Chuck… read more

Joe Burrow cashes in, and the impact will be felt across the AFC

While the football world was swirling with excitement over the kickoff game between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs, some breaking news was going down right around kickoff of the first regular season game of the year. That news was something all football fans expected throughout the preseason and training camp — a Joe… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Mike Tomlin needs to stop referring to football as “ball”

It was a few years ago when I first heard Mike Tomlin speak in a particular shorthand when discussing football. He was talking to a group of high school football players and describing everything he did when he was their age to get the most out of his abilities. Tomlin mentioned his daily activities and… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Cam Heyward misses the Steelers practice on Thursday

The Pittsburgh Steelers are well into their preparation for Sunday’s matchup against the 49ers. As the Steelers took the practice field for their second official day of preparation for the San Francisco 49ers, there was one player who did not participate while one was limited. In the second injury report of the week courtesy of… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

How much will the Steelers rookies play in Week 1?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are diligently preparing for their Week 1 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. With the Steelers not only finishing the preseason with a 3–0 record but doing so in a dominating fashion, there is quite a buzz in Steelers’ Nation with excitement around the new pieces and… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Kenny Pickett and the offense confident heading into Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have the most difficult schedule in 2023, based on 2022 winning percentage, but they certainly have their share of tough games on the 17-game schedule. One of the most challenging games, if not the most challenging, would be the Week 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers at Acrisure Stadium. Facing… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers Stock Report: 2023 Season Preview

This Steelers Stock Report article is going to look a little different, primarily because we didn’t have an actual game to discuss this week. Thankfully, this scenario won’t happen again until the bye week rolls around. Without actual performances to discuss, I am going to focus on the substantial evidence provided by the Steelers throughout… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Could Simi Fehoko be what Hakeem Butler wasn’t for the Steelers?

One of my favorite under-the-radar signings this offseason was the Steelers’ signing of Hakeem Butler. Despite having seen minimal success since his days at Iowa State, the talent alone was enough to provide intrigue to the average fan. After all, you cannot teach 6’5″ with sub 4.5 speed. Although we saw flashes from Butler in… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Fans don’t have to be illogical when discussing the Steelers prospects in 2023

“Absolutely, Bryan. I think these 2019 Steelers have a new spirit. They’re closer. They’ve bonded over the controversial offseason, and this closeness will manifest itself on the field.” I don’t know if that was ever an exact quote from yours truly back when I was doing a weekly podcast four years ago, but I remember… read more

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