Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers place Kwon Alexander on IR, release 2 from the practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers are clearing roster space ahead of their Week 11 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. Having released defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko yesterday, the Steelers opened up another spot on their 53-man roster by placing a linebacker Kwon Alexander on the Reserve/Injured List (IR). The Steelers also released two players from the practice squad… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

How the Steelers run game exploded vs. the Packers in Week 10

Don’t look now, but the Pittsburgh Steelers offense is starting to find an identity. What is that identity? Sadly, it isn’t on the arm of Kenny Pickett, but the solidifying of the offensive line and the running game. In Week 9 the Steelers rushed for 160 yards against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football,… read more

Defensive Player of The Week: A Rabbit thrives hunting Jayhawks

The defense did not have their best game, but they sure stepped up when it counted most. And our player of the week, is none other than our resident Rabbit Dadrion Taylor-Demerson. Rabbit has a nose for the football, as shown by another game with an interception. And what a hell of an interception it… read more

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My opinion of their opinion: Breaking down the Steelers PFF scores from Week 10

Earlier this season I decided to switch up how I report the grades by Pro Football Focus (PFF) because of some of the absurdity of their findings. Since it seemed to be the most receptive approach, I decided to make this a weekly thing where I give my opinion of the PFF scores. As always… read more

Penn State fans sure don’t like to hear from Pitt fans after a big loss

According to most Penn State fans, they don’t care about Pitt’s college football program, and they don’t think about Pitt’s college football program. The Panthers are an old rival, not a current one, and even if they were current, they’d be insignificant. And then there are the Nittany Lions supporters and alumni younger than 35… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Mike Tomlin hints at a Pat Freiermuth return vs. the Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the Cleveland Browns on the road in Week 11, but a big question surrounding the Steelers will be which players will, or won’t, be available in the big AFC North game. Tuesday Mike Tomlin met with the media to talk about the state of the Steelers, and he provided… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers Stock Report: Whose stock is rising after beating the Packers

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium by a final score of 23-19. The manner in which the Steelers were victorious was enough to give us all a severe case of deja vu. It was a rinse and repeat performance from the second half of last season. The Steelers… read more

The NFL’s quarterback tiers after Week 10 of the season

We’re ten weeks into the 2023 NFL season, which has given us plenty of time to evaluate the league’s quarterbacks. It’s been an intriguing year in that respect, as injuries, uneven play and surprising developments at the position have shaken up its hierarchy. Here, then, is an attempt to tier the league’s quarterbacks based upon… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

3-and-Out: Fast-starting Steelers “run for dough” in their victory over Green Bay

In this week’s “3 & Out” feature, we look at Pittsburgh’s fast start on offense, their resurgent run game and how much the defense missed Minkah Fitzpatrick in Sunday’s 23-19 win over the Packers. Grand Openings For the second week in a row, the Steelers took their opening possession straight down the field to score… read more

Offensive Player of the Week: A workhorse continues to thrive

The offense overall did not have a flashy day, though a few flashy couple plays by Bradley really changed the outcome in a major way. But, in a day like that only one person could possibly earn player of the week honors. I of course refer to Tahj “Workhorse” Brooks. Brooks had 33 carries in… read more

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