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EPISODE · Sep 7, 2026 · 29 MIN

Steelers Fans Should Be WORRIED? Jim Wexell Reveals What’s Changed Before Falcons Opener

from The Steel City Insider: With Jim Wexell & Jeremy Hritz

The Steelers are finally here — but as Pittsburgh gets ready for Sunday’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, there are suddenly a LOT more questions than there were a few months ago. Jim Wexell joins Jeremy Hritz to break down what he saw around the Steelers as Mike McCarthy’s team began preparations for Week 1.The optimism of the offseason is starting to meet reality.The Steelers still have major questions at right tackle, with Dylan Cook appearing to be in line to start while first-round pick Max Iheanachor continues to catch up. Joey Porter Jr.‘s contract situation remains unresolved, the rookie offensive linemen are still learning, and there are questions about whether Pittsburgh’s revamped wide receiver room is actually ready to make the jump.On defense, the Steelers are entering the season with a new scheme and plenty of new faces — and Sunday’s matchup against Bijan Robinson and the Falcons could tell us a lot about whether this unit is ready.Jim Wexell also explains why his confidence in the Steelers has started to waver as Week 1 approaches.IN THIS VIDEO:• Why Dylan Cook could start at right tackle against Atlanta• What the Steelers are seeing from Max Iheanachor and Gennings Dunker• The latest on Joey Porter Jr.‘s contract situation• Why the rookie skill players could have an immediate role• Questions surrounding Pittsburgh’s revamped wide receiver group• Why the new defensive scheme could be tested immediately against Bijan Robinson• Why Jim Wexell’s confidence has shifted heading into Week 1🖤💛 If you love Steelers football, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Steel City Insider so you don’t miss the latest Steelers news, analysis, reactions, rumors, predictions, and AFC North coverage.🏈 Know a Steelers fan who needs to see this?SHARE this video with your friends, family, fellow Steelers fans, and everyone in Steelers Nation.The goal is to make this channel a place where Steelers fans come together.👇 DROP YOUR TAKE IN THE COMMENTS:Are the Steelers actually ready for Week 1, or are the offensive line, new defensive scheme and Joey Porter Jr. situation legitimate reasons for concern?And most importantly: What worries you most about the Steelers heading into Sunday’s matchup with Atlanta?

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