Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Who is the Steelers X-Factor vs. the Chiefs in the Week 17?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to play the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17, and there are certain aspects of the game which can be difficult to predict. Of course, the outcome of the game is paramount, but there are players or position groups who could be viewed as X-Factors. What is an X-Factor? That… read more

NFC North: Twas the Night Before Christmas

In this holiday episode of “Who Will Be King?” from the Fans First Sports Network, hosts Pay from the Chicago Bears’ “Da Bear Claw”, June and Foster from the Detroit Lions’ “Bleachers to Speakers”, and Dave from the Minnesota Vikings’ “Vikings 1st & SKOL”, convene to discuss the burning questions of the NFC North division…. read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers vs. Chiefs Week 17 Picks: See who the SCN staff is predicting to win

IT’S GAME DAY!! That means while we all wait for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs to kickoff at 1:00pm EST in Week 17 on Christmas Day, it’s time to take a look at who the SCN staff likes in this game. The current line for the game is PIT (+3) with a Total… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Is It Time for the Steelers to Change Their Philosophy?

For most of their history, the Steelers have stuck to a tried-and-true formula: physicality, a punishing ground game, and a defense that leaves opponents gasping for air. It’s a formula that’s brought them plenty of unforgettable moments and a handful of Super Bowl trophies. But as the NFL evolves, a big question looms: can Pittsburgh… read more

Around the NFC East: Week 16

The Washington Commanders pulled off a come from behind win over the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33. Jayden Daniels found Jamison Crowder for a nine-yard touchdown with just six seconds left in the game to give the Commanders the win. Daniels had a huge day with 258 yards passing and five passing touchdowns. He also added 81… read more

Is this what Stefanski coaching for his job looks like?

The Browns lost to the Bengals Sunday. Another loss for the Orange and Brown was less surprising than the dog finishing your toddler’s unattended sandwich at a cookout. Jimmy Haslam has been publicly supportive of both general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski all the way into the month of December. They both… read more

Is this what Stefanski coaching for his job looks like? Part 2

Even before this past Sunday’s loss in Cincinnati, there had been an audible clamoring from a large contingent of Cleveland fans to hand Kevin Stefanski the pink slip. How the Browns performed in the game did him no favors. All season long, the most glaring failures — from a coaching standpoint — have been unnecessary… read more

Is this what Stefanski coaching for his job looks like? Part 3

In Kevin Stefanski’s fifth year as the sideline general, the Browns have had a decidedly rough season. To determine how much of the blame for the disappointment rides on his steed, we’ll take a brief view of Sunday’s tilt vs. the Bengals as a snapshot. Jerome Ford took the opening kickoff from near the goal… read more

Is this what Stefanski coaching for his job looks like? Part 4

If Kevin Stefanski had truly been on the hot seat coaching against the Bengals Sunday afternoon, he would’ve almost certainly been fired at halftime. Trailing 14-0 late in the second quarter, the Bengals faced a 3rd-and-18 from Cleveland’s 45-yard line. A three-yard completion from Joe Burrow to Chase Brown (which inexplicably resulted in the ball… read more

Is this what Stefanski coaching for his job looks like? Part 5

In the waning seconds of the second quarter Sunday vs. the Bengals, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski engineered a clock miscue that rings louder than church bells at 9 a.m. when you’re hungover. The Bengals’ unsuccessful third-down play concluded with 42 seconds remaining; an NFL play clock is 40 seconds. Cincinnati was clearly within Joe… read more

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