Steelers Podcast - The Terrible Podcast

July 1, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 157 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers hiring Darian Thompson to be the team's new Assistant Special Teams Coach. Steelers RB Rico Dowdle has a chance at accomplishing a rushing feat in 2026 that no other NFL player has ever done before. Alex and I discuss the specifics related to that run at history by Dowdle and his chances of actually doing so. After thoroughly discussing the Thompson news and the Dowdle feat he can accomplish in 2026, we talk in-depth about nine more players in my annual 90-in-30 training camp preview series. The nine players Alex and I discuss in this episode are CB Brandin Echols, S DeShon Elliott, CB Daylen Everette, OT Troy Fautanu, OC Zach Frazier, TE Pat Freiermuth, TE JJ Galbreath, DT Anthony Goodlow, and DT Derrick Harmon. As part of our discussions about all nine of those players, we give the summer outlook for each and the chances a few of them have at sticking in Pittsburgh once the preseason ends. Much later in this show, Alex and i discuss the latest news concerning QB Brendan Sorsby. We also briefly discuss CB Joey Porter Jr. having yet to sign a contract extension this offseason and QB Drew Allar having yet to sign his rookie contract. This 118-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 30, 2026 - For Episode 1,944 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney responds to one ESPN analyst calling the Michael Pittman Jr. trade a mistake. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 25, 2026 - For Episode 1,939 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says the Steelers' playmakers are better than the no. 21 ranking handed down by ESPN's Bill Barnwell on Thursday. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 25 – Ep. 105: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss the NFL declining to hold a supplemental draft and put a bow on the Brendan Sorsby saga, at least for now. Next, we discuss the QB situation in Pittsburgh and debate whether Will Howard's job is in trouble in favor of Mason Rudolph. For the last topic, we discuss some roster battles including starting and backup jobs across the current 90-man roster. We wrap up the show with a listener question about Mike McCarthy righting some of Mike Tomlin's wrongs. Thank you for joining us for this 37-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 ⁠Steelersdepot.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 19, 2026 - For Episode 1,933 on this Friday afternoon, Jake Brockhoff explains why the Steelers shouldn't take a risk on Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 19, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 152 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into the Pittsburgh Steelers deciding to add LB Jacoby Windmon back into the fold on the heels of him playing in the UFL this offseason. We also discuss the Steelers continuing to churn the bottom of their 91-man roster even after the offseason practices last week. As we head into the weekend, QB Brendan Sorsby remains a primary topic ahead of him now looking ahead to the NFL's supplemental draft. The Steelers continue to be linked as one of a few teams that could potentially look to select Sorsby in July. Alex and I discuss the pros and cons related to the Steelers maybe selecting Sorsby in the supplemental draft, what round they might consider doing so, and how drafting him would likely shape the number of quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. Indiana HC Curt Cignetti recently commented on Sorsby and his future so we discuss what he had to say and if his words might resonate any with the Steelers with Frank Cignetti Jr. being a coach on the team. Alex and I also discuss the forever baggage that will be attached to Sorsby no matter which team he ultimately lands with. Will the Steelers send anyone notable to Sorby's upcoming workout for NFL teams? If the Steelers are present for that workout, who from the organization should attend it if the team is seriously considering selecting him in the supplemental draft? We attempt to address both of those questions during this show. After a long discussion about Sorsby, Alex and I recap what former Steelers GM Kevin Colbert had to say about the selecting former QB Kenny Pickett in the first round of the draft several years ago. Colbert still defends the selection of Pickett, and Alex and I wonder if he really should continue to do so. Later in this show, I provide an updated recap of the Steelers' salary cap situation on the heels of the recent transactions made by the team. Alex and I also dive deeper into QB Drew Allar having yet to sign his rookie contract and what that might be. We also go over the brief list of other members of the 2026 draft class that have yet to sign their rookie contracts as well. This 92-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 18, 2026 - For Episode 1,932 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says Derrick Harmon is surprisingly flying under the radar ahead of Year 2, and is poised for a major breakout. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 18 – Ep. 104: For today's episode, Josh Carney and Ross McCorkle discuss all the latest on Brendan Sorsby and debate whether the Steelers should have interest or not. Next, we list some 2026 Steelers sleepers and why we think they are poised for breakouts. For the last topic, we recap Josh's debate on the nose tackle position between Keeanu Benton and Yahya Black. We wrap up the show with a listener question about defensive stats that should improve. Thank you for joining us for this 53-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Josh: @byjoshcarney ⁠Steelersdepot.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 17, 2026 - For Episode 1,931 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora examines the busy month of June for the Steelers and why the team has been unusually active for this time of year. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 17, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 151 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and Ross McCorkle get into the latest roster moves, including a reported reunion with Jacoby Windmon for the third time. We also discuss the flurry of roster moves since the start of OTAs, and what it means about Mike McCarthy's new way of doing things in Pittsburgh. We then dive into all the latest on Brendan Sorsby, including his official application being submitted to the NFL to be in July's supplemental draft. Is it surprising that Pittsburgh is already doing their homework, and will they ultimately be interested in making a bid for his services? We debate all of that and more on the NFL's most buzzworthy current topic. Darnell Washington appeared on Cameron Heyward's podcast, and revealed something interesting about McCarthy's strength and conditioning staff. We talk about weight goals, team fines, and the expectations for a lighter Washington in 2026. We then wrap up the show with a quick discussion on the potential of the offense, and another year of Roman Wilson OTAs buzz. This 59-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. ⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 15, 2026 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 15, 2026 - For Episode 1,929 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says it's okay to have high expectations for the Steelers' offense. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 15, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 150 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the potential market value a year from now when it comes to OG Mason McCormick on the heels of the New York Jets reportedly signing OG Joe Tippmann to a contract extension this week. Alex has a new article on the roster chances of several Steelers' players that appear to be just outside the bubble ahead of training camp getting underway in roughly six weeks, so we go over that list and percentages that he included in the post. A few listeners have recently asked us both why we are not talking about the Steelers possibly acquiring San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk this offseason, so we address his current situation, his contract, and why we both think the Steelers should and likely will stay clear of going after him this offseason. With the start of training camp now on the horizon, Alex and I go over the most notable position battles when it comes to the offensive side of the football. We address the importance of the right side of the offensive line when it comes to those battles, and we take a long look at who the plausible favorites are for the Week 1 starting job at both the right guard and right tackle spots. This 71-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 14, 2026 - For Episode 1,928 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why she doesn't think Alex Highsmith is going anywhere, despite speculation after Nick Herbig's new deal. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 13, 2026 - For Episode 1,927 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark takes issue with some of the criticism Aaron Rodgers has received this offseason. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12, 2026 - For Episode 1,926 on this Friday afternoon, Jake Brockhoff discusses some of the biggest storylines regarding Mike McCarthy's coaching style during his first slate of OTAs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 149 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Thursday transactions that were made by the Pittsburgh Steelers. As part of that discussion, Alex and I wonder if the Steelers will only carry one long snapper on their 91-man roster at the start of training camp. With Friday officially the end of the Steelers offseason practices, Alex and I take some time to give our top four takeaways and things learned about the team from the start of rookie minicamp through the end of OTA practices. Alex and I spend quite a bit of time discussing the depth of this year's 91-man roster and whether the tough forthcoming 53-man roster decisions include more question marks this year as opposed to several recent offseasons at around this same time year. We go over our previous 53-man roster predictions from several weeks ago and each name our players that deserve question marks. On the heels of Alex writing about the roster percentage chances for the perceived longshot players currently under contract, we discuss that lengthy list and the ones that might be too high or too low when it comes to their percentages assigned. It makes for a fun discussion topic as the team breaks for the summer. What will the contract extension market price be for Steelers C Zach Frazier roughly a year from now and will the recent deal signed by Miami Dolphins C Aaron Brewer have any sort of impact on amount? Alex and I set a perceived market value line in the sand for Frazier with a year or so to go until he possibly signs a very lucrative contract extension. This 86-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 11, 2026 - For Episode 1,925 on this Thursday afternoon, Ross McCorkle wonders if Omar Khan could have another summer surprise up his sleeve. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 11 – Ep. 103: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss Mike McCarthy's OTAs, which are being described as notably more intense and structured than Mike Tomlin's in recent years. Will players burn out toward the end of the season, as Ben Roethlisberger suggested, or is that a silly thought? Next, we discuss Big Ben's record prediction of 12-5, and whether or not that is too optimistic. We offer our early record predictions as well. For the last topic, we dive into Brendan Sorsby's mess in the NCAA, and why it's an awful thing not only for college football, but for sports in general. We wrap up the show with a listener question about an under-the-radar trade candidate. Thank you for joining us for this 40-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 9, 2026 - For Episode 1,923 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney questions how Asante Samuel Jr. finds himself up for debate when it comes to a spot on the 53-man roster. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 8, 2026 - For Episode 1,922 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses how dangerous it is to let Brendan Sorsby continue to play for the NCAA, NFL, and sports as a whole. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 8, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 147 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers as they get ready for their final week of offseason practices. The Steelers recently signed OLB Nick Herbig and TE Darnell Washington to lucrative contract extensions, so on the heels of the two deals, Alex and I go over the finer details of both. We discuss the fully guaranteed money included in both deals, the injury guaranteed amounts, the cash flows, and the new 2026 salary cap charges for each player. Alex and I also quickly go over the new one-year contracts that TE Robert Tonyan and LB Jamin Davis each signed last week and how neither impacted the Steelers’ salary cap situation. With the recent fleury of contract news, Alex and I go over where the Steelers now sit when it comes to their 2026 salary cap status. We discuss current salary cap space and what awaits the team when it comes to future costs later in the offseason. Alex and I discuss the latest news on college QB Brendan Sorsby when it comes to his potential 2026 playing eligibility. Alex recently wrote about what statistical areas that the Steelers must improve in this coming season, so we go over those three in addition to adding a fourth one while discussing the topic. This 70-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 7, 2026 - For Episode 1,921 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr is poised to earn top 5 money at his position. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 6, 2026 - For Episode 1,920 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why he thinks the Steelers defense will be better off with the changes that Patrick Graham seems to be making. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 2026 - For Episode 1,919 on this Friday afternoon, Jake Brockhoff talks about the impact newly-signed Jamin Davis might be able to make for the Steelers in 2026. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 146 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers signing TE Robert Tonyan and LB Jamin Davis on the heels of both players coming to Pittsburgh for tryouts this past week. We discuss what each brings to the team and how each make the overall 91-man roster better. The Steelers waived UDFA TE Chamon Metayer on Thursday, so Alex and I make sure to recap that team transaction and the dead money charges that came along with it. TE Darnell Washington was signed to a four-year, $42 million contract extension since our last show, so Alex and I dedicate a lot of time to discussing the finer details of that deal and his role and possible usage on offense moving forward into the 2026 season. With the Steelers being expected to sign CB Joey Porter Jr. to a contract extension at some point prior to the regular season getting underway, Alex and I discuss what might be holding up that deal from getting done at this point of the offseason. Will the Steelers also get DT Keeanu Benton signed to an extension this offseason? Alex and I reexplore the possibility and probability of that happening and what his APY value seems to be right now. We also discuss whether a Benton contract extension could potentially wind up being for four years. OLB T.J. Watt held a media session a few days ago, so Alex and I go over the few notable things he had to say about his role and usage in the defense moving forward under the new coaching staff. With former Steelers QB Russell Wilson retiring from the NFL this week, Alex and I discuss whether he is Hall of Fame worthy or not. This 120-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 4, 2026 - For Episode 1,918 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney reacts to the Steelers signing veteran TE Robert Tonyan. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 4 – Ep. 102: For today's episode, Josh Carney and Ross McCorkle discuss the barrage of contract extensions during mandatory minicamp, and debate whether Pittsburgh made good business decisions with Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington. What does Herbig's deal mean for the OLB room, and who else may be getting paid soon? Next, we discuss another offseason of Roman Wilson buzz after a deep-ball connection from Aaron Rodgers to Wilson on the final day of minicamp practice. Is it okay to buy into the hype again after being burned last year? We debate this and more. For the last topic, we talk about all the other misc. buzz from minicamp including Jack Sawyer's new physique, Daylen Everette impressing, T.J. Watt moving around the defense, and more. We wrap up the show with a listener question about Carson Bruener. Thank you for joining us for this 48-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 3, 2026 - For Episode 1,917 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses four specific stats Pittsburgh's offense must improve in 2026 under head coach Mike McCarthy. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 3, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 145 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing Pittsburgh Steelers finally signing free agent S Darnell Savage to a one-year contract on Tuesday. We also discuss the player waived to make room for Savage on the roster. The Steelers had five players in for tryouts on Tuesday, so Alex and I go over that list players, which is headlined by TE Robert Tonyan and ILB Jamin Davis. The Cleveland Browns traded away DE Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, so Alex and I both chime in on what that deal included and now means for both teams as well as the Steelers. Alex and I then talk a little bit more about the Steelers' decision to sign OLB Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million contract extension on Tuesday. We discuss how the onus is now on the Steelers to find a way to get Herbig on the field more in 2026 and even it is part of a three outside linebacker package that also includes T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. With the Herbig extension now completed, Alex and I address the plausibility and probability of the Steelers trading away one of Watt or Highsmith. We discuss the possible highest draft pick compensation for either player as part of any type of trade and if either of us would consider such a deal. The Steelers now seem poised to sign CB Joey Porter Jr. to a contract extension on the heels of Herbig getting done, so Alex and I speculate what a new deal might ultimately look like for him. We also discuss the possibility of Porter receiving fully guaranteed money beyond 2026 should he indeed wind up signing a contract extension this offseason. This 87-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 2, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 144 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday afternoon show, an emergency episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing Pittsburgh Steelers OLB Nick Herbig coming to terms with the team on a four-year, $100 million contract extension at the start of the annual mandatory minicamp practices. Alex and I go over the early details related to Herbig's contract extension and where he now ranks league-wide as far as edge rushers in the NFL. We also discuss how early the Steelers were able to get the Herbig extension done and how refreshing that was. Alex and I then look at what this contract extension now might mean when it comes to getting him on the field more in 2026. We discuss how the team is likely to still stick with T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith in 2026 as well and how new DC Patrick Graham needs a plan to make sure all three outside linebackers are utilized enough. Alex and I talk about how Herbig is still an ascending player and how he now provides great insurance at the outside linebacker position moving past the 2026 season, and especially if either Watt or Highsmith don't play up above the line this year. We make sure to address how much Herbig's 2026 salary cap charge is likely to increase now and if the team will provide any fully guaranteed money in the new deal past the 2026 season. Finally, Alex and I discuss how Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. might not be too far behind Herbig when it comes to his expected offseason contract extension. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 2, 2026 - For Episode 1,916 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says the signing of Darnell Savage answers a major depth question defensively at a position of need. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 1, 2026 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 1, 2026 - For Episode 1,915 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle reacts to the Browns trading Myles Garrett and the shifting powers in the AFC North. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June, 1, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 143 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing it being June 1st and how there is a lot of buzz surrounding the Cleveland Browns possibly trading away DE Myles Garrett soon. On the heels of there being a lot of talk about the 55 total touches per game stat that new Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike McCarthy is big on, Alex and I take a deep dive into the history and significance of that statistic as it relates to his own career. Alex and I wonder if there really should be a ton made about that stat overall and especially when it comes to the 2026 season. Alex recently wrote about four offensive stats that the Steelers must improve in 2026, so we spend some time going over each of those that he highlighted and why. The Steelers will hold their annual mandatory minicamp this week, so Alex and I go over a few key things to look for during the upcoming practice sessions. We discuss whether we should expect Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. to do much of anything this week and if it will be a true sign that a training camp hold-in might be on the horizon. This 66-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2026 - For Episode 1,914 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about the one stat that shouldn't be a factor when Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy considers which players to keep on the final 53-man roster. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2026 - For Episode 1,913 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why Will Howard's performance at OTAs could spell trouble for Mason Rudolph and his spot on the roster. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2026 - For Episode 1,912 on this Friday afternoon, Jake Brockhoff talks about the likelihood of T.J. Watt having a bounce back season for the Steelers in 2026. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 142 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the several OTA media sessions that took place with members of Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff and players since our last show. We start this show by recapping our main takeaways from the last several days of OTA sessions and we make sure to focus on several things that Steelers HC Mike McCarthy had to say during his press conference. Several of the offensive and defensive position group coaches talked to the media this past week so Alex and I recap all of the main talking points to come out of those. Those discussions result in us discussing several of the players and position groups that the coaches talked about. In short, there is quite a bit of talk about several different players on the roster throughout this show and too many to name by name. We also make sure to recap what several players had to say during their OTA media sessions over the course of the last few days during this podcast episode. Alex and I spend a little extras time talking about Steelers rookie TE Riley Nowakowski during this show and especially when it comes to his potential snap count and positional roles played throughout his first NFL season. While he's not the only young player discussed during this show, Nowakowski is the one we spend the most time talking about. The Steelers recently made several front office changes that Kozora learned of, so we make sure to recap all of those during this show. Later in this show, I provide a full recap of where the Steelers currently sit in relation to their salary cap situation. This 103-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2026 - For Episode 1,911 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that Roman Wilson is an easy guy to pull for this season after hearing his latest comments in dealing with adversity last season. ⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2026 - For Episode 1,910 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses four specific stats the Steelers defense must improve to have a successful 2026 season. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 141 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing how excited we are to hear from several of the Pittsburgh Steelers' coaches on Wednesday afternoon as part of the team resuming their OTA practices this week. The Steelers re-signed DL Dean Lowry to a one-year contract on Tuesday, so Alex and I address that transaction and what it means for the defensive line depth chart moving forward into the offseason. On the heels of the Steelers restructuring the contract of TE Pat Freiermuth recently, Alex and I go over all the details related to that transaction. We also discuss the team's current salary cap situation as of Tuesday morning and why the team might need to restructure the contract of at least one more veteran player before the 2026 regular season gets underway. The finer details related to the four-year contract extension that K Chris Boswell recently signed have now surfaced, so with that, Alex and I address the known numbers and the impact of that deal on 2026 and future years. Recently, Steelers OG Mason McCormick was tabbed as the team's most underappreciated player by one media outlet, so we discuss if that is an accurate designation as he enters his third NFL season. Alex and I also address the possibility that McCormick could be in line for a very lucrative contract extension next offseason. How will new Steelers HC Mike McCarthy attack training camp this summer when it comes to him listening to the likes and dislikes of the veteran players under contract with the team? We dive into that question during this show. Alex and I end this show by discussing the current statis of college QB Brendan Sorsby and whether he'll ultimately be part of the annual supplemental draft. We talk about the plausibility and probability related to the Steelers possibly being interested in drafting Sorsby should he ultimately be eligible for that draft process. This 79-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2026 - For Episode 1,909 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says he's most looking forward to seeing what Kaleb Johnson looks like in minicamp ahead of a big summer. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 2026 - For Episode 1,908 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle worries about Jaylen Warren's role in a split backfield with Rico Dowdle. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 140 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the forthcoming week for the Pittsburgh Steelers that will include their second set of OTA practices. We go over this week's OTA schedule and how we are expected to hear from several of the team's positional coaches on Wednesday. On the heels of a few recent comments made by Steelers OT Dylan Cook, Alex and I have a lengthy discussion about his outlook for the 2026 season. We discuss the possibility of Cook opening the 2026 regular season as the starting right tackle and how this is a big upcoming season for him as it relates to his future in the NFL and especially when it comes to potential earnings. In the middle of this Monday show, Alex and I look back at the history that Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers has had with rookie wide receivers and especially when it comes to his time with the Green Bay Packers. We go over the reception stats of several wide receivers when they played with Rodgers in Green Bay as rookies. After discuss Rodgers's history with rookie wide receivers, Alex and I discuss what that might mean for Steelers rookie WR Germie Bernard in 2026. We discuss the possibility of Bernard having rookie season much like the one that WR Randall Cobb had in 2011 with the Packers. As part of this discussion, Alex and I set and over/under line for Bernard when it comes to his rookie 2026 reception total. Alex recently wrote about four statistical areas that the Steelers’ defense must improve in when it comes to the 2026 season so we discuss all of those and how each could make substantial impacts. Later in this show, Alex and I discuss the Steelers when it comes to their history of adding players to their offseason roster after mandatory minicamp that wind up ultimately making the 53-man roster. We go over a few position groups that probably best stand a chance for a similar post mandatory minicamp outcome. This 79-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2026 - For Episode 1,907 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander says we should give new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy a chance to surprise us. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2026 - For Episode 1,906 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark breaks down the easiest path for Eli Heidenreich to make the 53-man roster. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2026 - For Episode 1,905 this Friday afternoon, Jake Brockhoff talks about the difficult decision that may arise late in the season if the Steelers consider moving on from Aaron Rodgers, in favor of playing Will Howard or Drew Allar. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22 – Ep. 101: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss Aaron Rodgers' return to the Steelers for one last season and what it means for the rest of the quarterback room. We talk through who is the odd man out if Pittsburgh only keeps three quarterbacks. Next, we discuss the offensive line configurations at OTAs including two starters flipping sides from last season, and discuss which rookie OL will start first. For the last topic, we discuss the NFL schedule release and the Steelers' toughest stretch during the upcoming 2026 season. We wrap up the show with a listener question about Eli Heidenreich. Thank you for joining us for this 40-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 139 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers holding his first press conference this past week and on the heels of him signing his new contract. Alex and I make sure to parse several key things that Rodgers said a few days ago and that includes us talking about his announcement that 2026 will be his final NFL season. We also make sure to go over all the details of the contract that Rodgers signed recently. The Steelers released their 2026 training camp schedule on Thursday, so Alex and I make sure to recap those dates and the notable different changes that are included in it as well. Steelers HC Mike McCarthy addressed the media a few days ago to discuss OTAs and the return of Rodgers, so we make sure to parse everything that was notable to come out of his mouth. We hyper focus some on what McCarthy had to say of OT Troy Fautanu and OG Mason McCormick both likely to shift to the left side of the offensive line for the 2026 season. Alex and I take some time to discuss what OT Broderick Jones had to say this past week during an interview. We go over the plausibility of Jones not being ready for the start of training camp, and the possibility of him starting the 2026 regular season on the Reserve/PUP list. We also make sure to address the possibility of Jones not playing at all in 2026 and then having the final year of his contract toll next offseason should that wind up happening. During this show, Alex and discuss whether improvements of either the offense or defense in 2026 could have a greater impact on the team in 2026 and why. This 122-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices