Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

How much will defensive game planning factor into the Steelers offensive success?

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 preseason offense, particularly the first unit, did all that could be asked. Scoring five touchdowns on five offensive drives, there wasn’t much holding the unit back against any of their three preseason opponents. But we are still talking about the preseason. While some fans may want to dismiss what the Steelers… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Report Card: Steelers 2023 Preseason grades

The 2023 preseason is over, and for the Pittsburgh Steelers you can’t ask for better, as it pertains to exhibition success. But did every part of the Steelers grade out with flying colors? Time to get out the red pen and do some grading. Below you’ll see the grade report for the entire preseason, and… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

The Steelers offense will be more diverse than expected this season

One of the mantras we heard about the Steelers this offseason was they were building an offense that would use the run to set up the pass. The coaching staff talked about it, the Steelers’ beat writers wrote about it, I wrote about it. It was pretty much accepted as gospel that to alleviate pressure… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers News and Notes: Cutdown edition

As anyone familiar with my articles already knows, I enjoy sharing my unique perspectives and opinions with our growing community. I often notice observations that are noteworthy, and worthy of mention, but not enough to justify a whole article. That’s where the inspiration for this article originated. If the article is well received by the… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

So far, Omar Khan has been nothing but a transactional GM for the Steelers

Do you think Omar Khan, the Steelers’ second-year general manager, has one of those gold jackets with “Future H.O.F” on the back, a la Chad Johnson?  Do you think Khan throws that pseudo-Hall of Fame blazer on every time he makes a transaction? He might do that if he goes on social media after putting… read more

It was a fascinating preseason at the quarterback position across the NFL

If NFL offenses were rock bands, quarterbacks would be the lead singers. Tight ends would be drummers, centers would be bassists, wide receivers would be guitarists and running backs would be the backup singers whose “oohs!” and “ahhs!” are integral to the songs but whom everyone seems to ignore. But I digress. The point is,… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers announce 4 more players to their 2023 practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to shape their roster for the 2023 NFL season. After cutting down to their 53-man roster on Tuesday, the Steelers added nine players to their 2023 practice squad on Wednesday. On Thursday, the Steelers announced they officially added four more players. OL Kellen Diesch WR Simi Fehoko OL Joey Fisher DB… read more

A Minnesota Vikings podcast

TJ Hockenson agrees to record-setting extension with Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson on a four-year, $68.5 million extension with $42.5 million guaranteed, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported on Thursday morning. Hockenson reset the tight end market with his new deal, securing an annual salary of $17.125 million and a guaranteed sum of $42.5 million…. read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers restructure the contract of Gunner Olszewski

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially entered the 2023 regular season after cutting their roster down to 53 players and being in the process of signing members to their 16-man practice squad. As these events play out, all of the signings now fall on the Steelers 2023 salary cap as the Steelers are no longer only… read more

A Minnesota Vikings podcast

Interview with Kevin Miller, record-setting kick returner for the Minnesota Vikings

There are a lot of things to enjoy about football. It’s violent, team centric, and there is a level of eccentricity and toughness required just to be willing to get on the field. In the past, the embodiment of those characteristics could be found in kick returners and punt returners, underpaid specialists who put their… read more

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