Recently I was thinking about my time writing about the Pittsburgh Steelers. Throughout my career doing so, I’ve essentially done it all. Commentary, news, breaking stories, features and even took a stab at simple film room breakdowns. The one thing I’ve never done is work on just a random thought type format. I can’t speak… read more

Here’s the way too early predictions for the Raiders 2025 season. It should be better than before, but the schedule is really tough, especially at the end of the season. Here’s how I see things shake out. Week 1: at Patriots This is appointment television. The Raiders get to step into the house that Tom… read more

In today’s installment of Steelers Playbook, we’re looking at the Post-Dig pass concept, which Pittsburgh used in a variety of fashions last season, and should use again widely in 2025. Philosophy Post-Dig is most often drawn as a zone-beater. It attempts to conflict a pre-determined defender, usually a safety, by running a high route (post)… read more

Von Miller continues to be one of the biggest free agents available as we enter the summer months. Mille spent the last three years with the Buffalo Bills and is now looking for a new home. Last season, Miller played in 13 games and totaled six sacks, seven tackles for loss, and eight quarterback hits…. read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers have entered Phase Three of 2025 OTAs. With the first day of team activities coming on Tuesday, it was the first opportunity to see all the players together in 11-on-11 work. Even though it is just with practice jerseys and “football in shorts,“ it is still an opportunity to see these players… read more

In the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, hosted by Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano, the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 OTA sessions take center stage. This Vikings 1st & SKOL production dives into key updates, including left guard Will Fries’ recovery, J.J. McCarthy’s development, and Justin Jefferson’s OTA attendance. The show also tackles the… read more

As the Pittsburgh Steelers gear up for the 2025 NFL season, their success will hinge on several key positional duos on both sides of the ball. With a roster blending veteran talent and emerging youth, the following five duos, ranked by their impact on the team’s future, will be pivotal for both present and future… read more

I’m tired of the Rodgers talk. Not of the Steelers. Not of Rodgers himself. But of everybody complaining about it. Fans, media, social media trolls, podcasts, you name it. The whole cycle is exhausting. Look, everyone is entitled to their opinion. If you want Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, cool. If you don’t, that’s fine too…. read more

The growing trend among the Pittsburgh Steelers fan base is to consistently bash the organization from top-to-bottom. They haven’t won a playoff game since 2016. They have players who tend to bash the organization upon their dismissal. The grades they receive in the NFLPA Report Card are less than ideal. For most, the “Steelers Way”… read more

Ever since Travis Hunter got drafted nearly a month ago by the Jacksonville Jaguars, it’s been a trendy take to say something to the effect of “Trevor Lawrence doesn’t have any excuses anymore”. Regardless of existing in the same universe where Brock Purdy just got over $180 million guaranteed from the San Francisco 49ers for… read more