Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

For the Steelers to keep winning games, an elite run game will do the trick

I found myself discouraged by the response to the Steelers win this past Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. During our Post Game podcast, so many fans made the game about Kenny Pickett and claiming “he’s not it” after throwing for only 126 yards and no touchdowns. I didn’t get it then, and I still… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

What is the Steelers biggest free agent need this offseason?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are far from a perfect team. Even with the team’s 6-3 record, anyone who has watched the team knows how they will need to make some significant moves in free agency this offseason. While cap space is certainly a worthy part of this conversation, the Steelers will have opportunities to free up… read more

Around the NFC West: Week 10

The San Francisco 49ers snapped their three-game losing streak on Sunday with a 34-3 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brock Purdy had a nice day with 296 yards and three passing touchdowns. George Kittle did what George Kittle does catching only three passes but turning those three catches into 116 yards and a touchdown. San… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

AFC Playoff Picture: Week 11 can drastically alter AFC rankings

The 2023 NFL regular season is officially in the back half, and that means it’s time to start taking a look at the playoff pictures for both the AFC and NFC. This becoming a weekly exercise will mean eventually the total numbers of teams represented on this list will start to decrease as they are… read more

Around the NFC East: Week 10

Things have fully gone off the rails for the New York Giants. At this point, the best thing they can hope for from the 2023 season is to land the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Then they will have to decide if they are going to take a quarterback with that pick. As… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

NFL Power Rankings, Week 11: AFC Deep Dive

Welcome back to another edition of my NFL Power Rankings. With wins and losses starting to add up and playoff races starting to come into focus, it feels like a good time to really break down each conference with a little more nuance than I would with my typical 32-team pecking order. Let’s begin in… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

AFC North News and Notes: Deshaun Watson done for season

Each week during the NFL season, I will be running through the top storylines from within the AFC North and giving my brief opinion on each matter that is discussed. Once the season gets into full swing, we oftentimes overlook many prevalent stories around the league, as we narrow our focus solely on our beloved… read more

Bowl Eligibility helps Texas Tech continue to grow

Look, I hate that I have to write this article. I hate that the lofty goals of the year have come down to this point. But here we are, so time to just accept the results and start looking at reality. Texas Tech is now 15 years removed from the 2008 magical season. Since that… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Minkah Fitzpatrick one of 7 Steelers who missed practice Wednesday

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming out of their three-game home stand and are looking to stack even more victories. Heading on the road for an AFC North matchup, the Steelers are hoping to get some of their injured players back sooner or later. In the first injury report this week courtesy of Steelers.com, there are… read more

The Bills championship window may have already closed

I remember where I was when the Bills scored the go-ahead touchdown against the Chiefs with 13 seconds left in a divisional-round playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium following the 2021 regular season. I was bowling with my buddies and immediately said, “Wow!” In my mind, that moment was the demarcation point where the Bills had… read more

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