Breaking news. I have a secret to share with the knowledgeable SCN community: It’s impossible to separate personal preferences and opinions from prospect evaluations. I finally let the monkey out of the bag. I feel a refreshing sense of relief. Like a burden has been lifted. The truth really does set you free. Obviously my… read more

Among the rules changes approved at the annual NFL owners meeting in Orlando, Florida, this week was one banning the hip-drop tackle, starting in the 2024 regular season. What is a hip-drop tackle? It’s when a defender uses his body weight to sort of twist a ball-carrier to the ground from the side. It’s hard… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers were extremely active in the first week of NFL Free Agency, making additions and trades seemingly left and right. However, the second week of free agency saw the Steelers take a wait-and-see approach and not make any moves. In the third week, the Steelers picked up the pace, and made four “reported”… read more

Looking back at the Artie Burns draft selection and how Pittsburgh must grab the best available player for a position of need in 2024.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are rolling along through the 2024 league year. With no new signings reported this week, I’ve been looking for the previously unreported breakdowns in order to update my numbers for the salary cap availability for the Steelers. While reports come in about deals, it can sometimes take a while to know the… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers might have had a flurry of movement in the early days of free agency, but after they decided to step back and take a wait-and-see approach to future moves. After a lull in movement last week, the team has been making plenty of additions this week. Following three additions Monday, the Steelers… read more

The National Football League is a business, and that business is to make money. Anyone who thinks “competitive balance” is even in the topic of discussion, it only takes place after the money aspect of things gets cleared up. At the NFL League Meetings in Florida, a lot of new rules and details surrounding the… read more

The Steelers signed former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins on Monday. Watkins caught 15 passes for 142 yards last season, lining up mostly as a slot receiver. In four seasons in Philly, Watkins tallied 98 receptions and six touchdowns. Watkins also has experience as a kick returner and should see some time in that… read more