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

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

As soon as Ken Dorsey was hired as the new offensive coordinator of the Browns, a discussion began as to who would call plays for the team. Most in the local Cleveland media speculated head coach Kevin Stefanski would continue as the play caller. I’m of the belief, Stefanski will turn the offense over to… read more

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

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

This past week the Cleveland Browns held their voluntary Organized Team Activities at the team’s practice facility in Berea Ohio. For the first time this offseason fans and media get a first look at the potential 2024 roster. Even though the players are in shorts and helmets, one can get a good idea what is… read more

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

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

In the podcast “Who Will Be King”, host June, was joined by Dave from Vikings 1st & SKOL and Pay from Da Bear Claw Podcast, for an insightful discussion on the NFC North division. They analyze Organized Team Activities, off-season preparations, and project the fortunes of the upcoming season. The podcast emphasizes the importance of… read more