Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

One play that shows the potential of Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson

On Pittsburgh’s opening drive of the pre-season Saturday night in Jacksonville, they faced a 3rd-and-4 from the Jaguars 27-yard-line. Most teams throw the football in that down-and-distance, but the Steelers motioned receiver Ben Skowronek into the box as an extra blocker and ran Duo, which is one of the most popular short-yardage run concepts in… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

A Letter From the Editor: Can you really learn anything from a Steelers preseason game?

Ahhh yes, the NFL preseason. Is there anything better? Actually, yes, there are a lot of things which are football-related that are better. How about actual regular season games? But since we won’t have those for just under a month, we focus our attention on the exhibition season. There are some people who feel the… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

All signs point to the Steelers including Darnell Washington in the passing game this season

The Steelers concluded their opening drive of the pre-season Saturday night in Jacksonville with Mason Rudolph tossing a 19-yard touchdown pass. If you were like me, you put a little extra gusto into your fist pump when you realized the recipient of Rudolph’s throw was hulking tight end Darnell Washington. It’s no secret Pittsburgh fans… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

7 Winners and 3 Losers after the Steelers vs. Jaguars Week 1 Preseason game

The Pittsburgh Steelers were back on the field Saturday for the first game of the 2025 preseason when they traveled to play the Jacksonville Jaguars in Florida. The Steelers were winners in the contest, but that doesn’t mean every player had a good or bad performance. Players who play well can be considered ‘Winners’, while… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Analyzing the Steelers preseason win over the Jaguars, by the numbers

The Pittsburgh Steelers had their first contest in preparation for the 2025 season by taking care of the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road in Week 1 of the preseason. There was plenty to take away from the game on both the positive and negative side, so there is plenty to dissect and improve on moving… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Knee Jerk Reactions to the Steelers 31-25 Preseason Win Against the Jaguars

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. Knee jerks apply especially if you are a full blood Yinzer, or even just a part Yinzer, who… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers vs. Jaguars, Preseason Week 1: Final Score and Highlights

The Pittsburgh Steelers will traveled as the visiting team for two of their three 2025 preseason games, and this is the first preseason game of the season. The Steelers invade Jacksonville to play the Jaguars with both teams looking for their first victory of the exhibition season, but also to get their players more work… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers vs. Jaguars, Preseason Week 1: 2nd Half news, updates and open thread

It is hard to believe, but this is the third Pittsburgh Steelers season for us in our new home, and it’s as exciting in Year 3 as it was in Year 1. However, this is also the first season with our new-look website, which I’m really excited about! However, with that comes some curiosity, and… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers vs. Jaguars, Preseason Week 1: 1st Half news, updates and open thread

It is hard to believe, but this is the third Pittsburgh Steelers season for us in our new home, and it’s as exciting in Year 3 as it was in Year 1. However, this is also the first season with our new-look website, which I’m really excited about! However, with that comes some curiosity, and… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

The Steelers complete 90-man roster for preseason Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set for their first preseason game of the 2025 NFL season. With so many players, it’s difficult to keep track of exactly who could be on the field for the Steelers. Which player just made that fantastic block? Who was the defensive back who just blanketed the wide receiver where the… read more

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