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What is holding up the Steelers from signing their last 2 draft picks?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to head into their second week of Phase Three of OTA‘s. With two more weeks to go as well as mandatory minicamp, the Steelers have less than a month of working together before the early summer hiatus ahead of training camp. One of the orders of business for the Steelers… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

A Letter From the Editor: The Steelers 2023 draft class will be called upon in a big way

I believe it is natural for sports fans to immediately fall for the newest members of their favorite team. It could be free agent signings, or a new crop of rookies to study. Either way, the newer the better for most football fans, and the Pittsburgh Steelers fan base is no different. Since the 2024… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers rookies learn valuable lessons from visiting alumni

For some NFL teams, their history isn’t so rich. And for some NFL teams, their history isn’t that long. But for the Pittsburgh Steelers they have both a lengthy and rich history which dates back to the dynasty of the 1970s. What seems to be even more common, and tremendous, is how the alumni will… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Payton Wilson’s “bum knee” remains a mystery as he starts his Steelers career

For the NFL Draftniks out there, the name Payton Wilson was a name they knew heading into the 2024 NFL Draft. When you look at positional rankings, Wilson was up near the top of the linebacker rankings, if not at the top, as one of the best inside linebacker prospects among the 2024 crop. You… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Kwon Alexander working towards being ready for the 2024 NFL season

The Pittsburgh Steelers had an excellent plan at the inside linebacker position going into the 2023 season. After signing Cole Holcomb and Elandon Roberts in free agency, the Steelers also added Kwon Alexander just after the team reported to training camp. With three players holding down the position that generally needs no more than two,… read more

Knowing the why of the OTAs

I was searching interview clips from the Steelers OTAs and I stumbled onto an example of a 24 carat gold Coach Tomlinism. I had to rewind it about six times and write it down word for word so I would be able to capture its glorious essence in full. The quote is as follows: Coach… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers Friday Night Six Pack: The last stand for the Six Pack!

Well, this may be it. No, not for me, or Steel Curtain Network, but for the Friday Night Six Pack. I understand the new site’s comment section is wonky, and something we are trying to get ironed out, but I also understand there are times when features which once worked at a previous location might… read more

Setting the NFC Hierarchy, Post NFL Draft

A couple weeks ago, I wrote my 2024 AFC Hierarchy at the conclusion of the NFL Draft, and although the National Football Conference doesn’t boast the same insane depth of high-quality teams as the AFC, it still is home to several real contenders in the race for Super Bowl LIX. In this article, you’ll find… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Updating the Steelers salary cap situation after reports of several new contracts

The Pittsburgh Steelers are rolling along through the 2024 league year. While reports come in about deals, it can sometimes take a while to know the exact financials within the contract. Relying heavily on reliable salary cap websites such as overthecap.com (OTC) or spotrac.com, when they are able to report a player’s contract numbers over… read more

Projecting the Steelers Biggest Team Needs Going Into 2025

We are still months away from seeing this Steelers team take the field in meaningful action, but there are definite areas which could pose a problem going into 2025. As we enter the dog days of the football calendar, it is a great time to take a look at what might be on the horizon… read more

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