Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

10 numbers I hope to see in the Steelers first preseason game

On the most recent episode of the Steelers Stat Geek podcast, I outlined 10 numbers I want to see from the Steelers in their preseason game on Friday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While some of the numbers could be a little ambitious, most of them fall into the very realistic category. Rather than… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

3 Steelers in major need of a good performance against Tampa Bay

The first NFL preseason game is in the books, and the juices within NFL fans have begun to flow. It is definitely watered-down football, but any NFL football is welcomed with open arms at this time of year. With the Steelers now in preparation mode for their first preseason game, it is time to further… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

15 players mentioned by Mike Tomlin in Wednesday’s press conference

As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepared to take the practice field at St. Vincent College for their final open practice ahead of Friday night’s first preseason game, head coach Mike Tomlin had his formal media session. With plenty of questions asked by those in attendance, it is once again time for a players mentioned article. Remember… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Knee Jerk Reactions From Steelers Training Camp

The idiom “a knee jerk reaction” means that you respond to something in an equally unthinking way. That’s something as sports fans that we typically do, and if it’s in an unthinking way then I definitely qualify. This is especially if you are a full blood Yinzer, or even just a part Yinzer, who am… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers Training Camp Practice Tracker: Tracking the news from practice on Wednesday

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back, and that means it’s time to get you, the loyal fan base, up to speed on what is happening at the final practice on Wednesday, August 9, before the Steelers travel to Tampa for their first preseason game. Can’t make it to St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA? Our goal… read more

Big-name NFL running backs remain on the open market as preseason begins

The NFL preseason has already started with the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns participating in the annual Hall of Fame game last Thursday, but the rest of the league is preparing to kick off their 2023 preseason this weekend. With the preseason rolling around, the evidence that some players/positions aren’t as valued as others… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Mike Tomlin doesn’t rule out any Steelers in preseason opener Friday

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Friday night in their first preseason action of 2023. With it being the first preseason game of the year, fans naturally expect to see a typical workload from the starters. However, with only three preseason games, and a lot of younger players needing repetitions,… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Patrick Peterson is a mentor to many, not just defensive backs

When the Pittsburgh Steelers lost veteran defensive back Cameron Sutton to the Detroit Lions in free agency, many were concerned about the team filling his experience and versatility on the field. Rightfully so, considering Sutton played a myriad of roles in the Steelers’ complex defensive scheme. He often bounced both outside and inside coverage schemes,… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers fans should avoid the knee jerk reaction to the first depth chart

The “cut and paste component” became a thing a year ago when the Steelers released a depth chart which had Kenny Pickett buried at the bottom nearing the end of the preseason. While some fans were up-in-arms in anger over this decision, it also could have been used as a valuable lesson. Don’t put too… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

3 players mentioned by Mike Tomlin following Tuesday’s training camp practice

The Pittsburgh Steelers took to the practice field at St. Vincent College in a padded practice following their day off on Monday. After practice, head coach Mike Tomlin briefly addressed the media. Although there were very few questions asked  by those in attendance, there was enough for a players mentioned article. Remember these are players… read more

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