Schadenfreude and the Dunning-Kruger effect

Schadenfreude and Dunning-Kruger. No, they aren’t undrafted guards from Wisconsin to add backup depth for the upcoming season. They are terms that describe us football fans at times, myself included. Schadenfreude is a German word for taking pleasure in the misfortunes of others, and I qualify for that every time the Ravens, Bengals, or Browns… read more

2024 NFL Draft: TV schedule, start time, location, and more

The NFL Draft is hitting the road again in 2024, this time setting up camp in Detroit, Michigan. After stops in Kansas City, Las Vegas, and Cleveland, there is hope the festivities will be coming to Pittsburgh in the next few years. But before that can happen, there needs to be 257 selections made over… read more

2024 NFL Draft Player Profile: Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga

We are excited about our draft coverage here at FFSN this year, as we are adding something new to the fold. Between now and the NFL Draft, I will be writing individual player profiles on many of this year’s top prospects. Today, we continue the series with Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga. Each of… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers restructure Alex Highsmith’s contract for 2024

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently sitting with plenty of salary cap space ahead of the 2024 NFL draft. While there is enough space to conduct business, the Steelers will have other needs by September. They do not have enough space for future expenses at this time, but needing the money in September versus now is… read more

NFL Draft Prospects of Interest for the Pittsburgh Steelers: Defensive Tackles

The 2024 NFL Draft is just a couple days away, and it’s time to decipher which players would be good fits for our Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers will be looking to add playmakers at several position groups throughout the selection process, and the good news is this Draft sets up well for their needs. In… read more

2024 Steelers 7-Round Mock Draft: Dreams vs. Reality

Every year before the draft, I always share with you a Steelers-specific dreams vs. reality mock draft. The concept is simply predicated on comparing what I want to happen with what I think will happen. This fun exercise is something that has turned into a yearly tradition, and if this is your first time checking… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

3 potential trade scenarios for the Steelers in Round 1

After months of hype and speculation, the NFL draft is finally here, with the festivities kicking off Thursday night. Offensive line and wide receiver appear to be the most likely Round One targets for the Steelers, with players such as Amarius Mims, Graham Barton, Jackson Powers-Johnson, J.C. Latham and Brian Thomas Jr. the most common… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

The Steelers aren’t just going to draft the best player available

“Look, I’ve been a Steelers fan since 1980. I’ve seen it all. You guys on the radio and these mock draft experts need to stop talking about needs. Because when you talk about needs, you reach. The Steelers just need to draft the best player available. Period. I’ll hang up and listen.” That caller likely… read more

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What happened to the Steelers 2020 draft class?

The 2024 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away. The last few offseasons at our previous home, I dove into a Steelers NFL draft class starting with the longest-tenured draft pick and outlined each successive draft. In doing so, each player selected by the Steelers was highlighted as to how their NFL career, or… read more

2024 FFSN NFL Draft Big Board: Offensive Tackle Rankings

The 2024 NFL Draft is getting closer by the day, and Fans First Sports Network is here to give you the best draft analysis anywhere! Between now and the NFL Draft, we will reveal our NFL Draft big board, one position at a time. Today, we will continue with the defensive backs. Those of you… read more

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