Locked on #Steelers Monday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social! - Why Austin's biggest problem isn't scheme - And that's scarier for this team's plans - Alternative options for success - ⭐️☠️grades - McCormick-Fautanu rising as duo Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Friday! - Bad loss caused by key area - Man coverage defense an Achilles heel? - What happened to the run defense? - Rodgers' success real or a mirage? Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Crossover Thursday w/@jamesrapien.bsky.social! - Steelers' sense of urgency to seize AFC North control - Bengals' desperation to stay in mix - Porter/Ramsey/Slay vs Chase/Higgins - Countering Flacco Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

My latest #Steelers film study is on how different Teryl Austin's blitz game is this season and how it's brought "speed and violence" forward for the defense. Alex Highsmith: "We’re getting back to what we are, and that’s Blitzburgh.” Via @post-gazette.com:

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday w/@wesuhler.bsky.social! - Blitzburgh's back, and it's getting sharper - Benefits from the new blitz concepts - More WR trade rumors surface - Our more realistic WR trade targets Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

My @post-gazette.com update on a #Steelers outlook on the prospective #NFLDraft QB class still has Fernando Mendoza as my top option, but with Dante Moore, Ty Simpson and Nico Iamaleava on the rise. More here:

There weren't many bad grades to hand out for this week's @post-gazette.com Stars and Skulls grades on the #Steelers, but they're now two players who've received 3⭐️grades in back-to-back games, and the OL continues to trend upwards. More:

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social - Porter/Ramsey/Slay ready for Bengals' WR duo? - Devising plan for Chase/Higgins/Flacco. - ⭐️💀grades - Big marks for OL, but who graded highest? - Herbig, Metcalf on fire Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers VICTORY MONDAY! - OL shut down Myles Garrett, got run game going - Future bright for Broderick Jones, trenches? - Derrick Harmon big boost on defense - Offense close to figuring it out? Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

The #Steelers’ O-line took a step forward today against one of the more talented defensive fronts in the NFL. Jaylen Warren on the OL vs Myles Garrett: “It was very quiet on that side. That just shows what goes into our preparation.” Via @post-gazette.com: www.post-gazette.com/sports/steel...

Locked on #Steelers Friday w/@jennaharner.bsky.social! - Rodgers' quick processing skills vital vs Browns - Which WR/TE gets featured? - Run fits to stop Quinshon Judkins - All Week 6 picks Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Crossover Thursday w/@spencito.bsky.social! - Dillon Gabriel: what's CLE plan for him? - Can PIT continue dominance vs rookie QBs? - Plan for Broderick Jones vs Myles Garrett - Aaron Rodgers on rivalry status Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday w/Shelby Cassessee! - Darnell Washington, TEs have BIG role vs Browns - Plan to counter stacked boxes, top run defense - Aaron Rodgers' pre-snap skills VITAL this week - AFC North door open? Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Oregon's Dante Moore has been rising in the #NFLDraft QB rankings and has a big matchup this weekend vs Indiana and Fernando Mendoza. Between that and LSU's Garrett Nussmeier vs South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers, #Steelers scouts have plenty to watch. Via @post-gazette.com:

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social! - Joey Porter Jr. back just in time - Why he won't replace Ramsey, but he'll be vital - Patrick Queen steps up in leadership role - Derrick Harmon on his progress Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Thursday! - 3-headed monster building on offense? - Why Metcalf'/s in-breaking routes mix well w/run - Aaron Rodgers right conductor for all of it? - TJ Watt moving around a little, but more needed? Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday! - Why they shouldn't trade Alex Highsmith - OLB trio depth CRUCIAL to defense's plans - WR move may come, but not for BIG name - Broderick Jones, OL coming together Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social! - What defense is doing that's trending upwards - Why they can climb to being elite - ⭐️💀grades - Keeanu Benton, Payton Wilson turn it around - Where's Pat Freiermuth? Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

DK Metcalf showed off why the #Steelers invested so much in him this offseason with his playmaking ability Sunday. He's along several players who received the highest marks, including players who turned their season around. @post-gazette.com ⭐️💀grades:

Locked on #Steelers Monday! - VICTORY MONDAY - Defense looks closest they have to potential - Pass rush/coverage finding chemistry - Elliott's return in time - Gainwell, OL impress - 3-1, moving right direction Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Friday! - 3rd down defensive weakness needs fixing - Can it happen vs MIN's weak 3rd down offense? - Week 4 NFL picks - HOW IS @jennaharner.bsky.social IN FIRST PLACE - Sigh, PIT vs MIN final picks Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Crossover Thursday w/@lukebraunnfl.bsky.social! - Aaron Rodgers ready for Flores' defense? - How Vikings get pressure - Jalen Ramsey vs Justin Jefferson? - What Wentz does at QB Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday w/@nickfarabaugh.bsky.social! - Defensive issues from new aggressive plan? - How defense is different, and it's taking time to fit - No. 2 red zone offense real or mirage? - Harmon and the new DL plan Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

The #Steelers have the 31st rushing attack thru 3 weeks, but there have been glimpses into what makes them better. Working in space and passing to set up the run are keys for Arthur Smith. More in this week's @post-gazette.com film study:

My week 3 #Steelers ⭐️💀grades are here for the @post-gazette.com The stars came out on defense, but don't overlook the help of several backups from the depth chart that filled in nicely. More on my grades from the all-22 here:

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social! - Key lessons for offense to learn - When and how to run well w/Warren/Gainwell - Potential for offense close? - ⭐️💀grades - Backups represent well - Young vets struggle Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Monday! - Bag of shame returns - VICTORY MONDAY - Pass rush, turnovers creators take over game - New plan: Aaron Rodgers sets up run game - Red zone offense 📈3rd down defense 📉 Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Friday w/@joshtaylorhd.bsky.social! - Teryl Austin goes OFF about defensive mistakes - How the defense is more aggressive in 2025 - Can things be tightened up soon? - Week 3 picks - Final PIT at NE picks Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Crossover Thursday w/Nick Cattles! - What must defense do to stop Drake Maye? - Christian Gonzalez vs DK Metcalf - Can run game ignite vs 3rd best run defense? - Keys to win - Honoring Dale Lolley Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Aaron Rodgers went from throwing 3 TD passes off play action against the Jets to completing one pass off play action for five yards against the Seahawks. The reason? Seattle didn't respect the #Steelers' run game. That must change. Via @post-gazette.com:

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday w/Paul Zeise! - Jaylen Warren the key to unlock best Aaron Rodgers? - What does run game need to thrive? - Defense close to figuring out key letdowns? - Developing Young DL Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

My week 2 #Steelers ⭐️💀grades are up for the @post-gazette.com: Jaylen Warren received high marks, but there are two key players who must be significantly better to help solve the issues defending the run:

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social! - New defensive plan needed after 2 bad games? - Scheme, personnel or execution vs the run? - It's ⭐️💀grades day - Keeanu Benton's struggles continue - Feed Jaylen Warren Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

The #Steelers allowed 5 conversions of 3rd & 4 or longer yesterday. That's a big problem as they last year they allowed that to happen less than 3 times per game. What happened? They lost key matchups they should expect to win. Film via @post-gazette.com:

Locked on #Steelers Monday! - Ugly loss, where to blame? - Matchup failures that collapse scheme plans - Why struggles for Rodgers this week? - Biggest coaching challenges coming Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Soon. #Steelers

Last week the #Steelers showed how Aaron Rodgers can spread the ball around, with each skill position on offense catching a TD, and seven different players catching passes. My pregame @post-gazette.com piece with insights from the players on their progress:

Locked on #Steelers Friday w/@jennaharner.bsky.social! - What defense must do to rebound in week 2 - Cam Heyward on hand usage, technique - Why there's faith in Keeanu Benton at NT - Week 2 Picks Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Crossover Thursday w/Corbin Smith! - Aaron Rodgers' success sustainable? - Sam Darnold underappreciated? - Which Seahawks DB draws DK Metcalf matchup? - Can Steelers stop Kenneth Walker? Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

The Yinziders Week 2 with @jennaharner.bsky.social: Alex Highsmith talks superheroes and tells his own origin story from 0-star recruit to the NFL. Seahawks writer @mikedugar.bsky.social breaks down Week 2 Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzJk...

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday w/@nickfarabaugh.bsky.social! - Jabrill Peppers a boost for Jalen Ramsey? - What new FA signing does for DBs - How will run game manifest? - Keeanu Benton not a NT? Yahya Black? Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

My Stars and Skulls #Steelers grades make their debut for @post-gazette.com today. It's my weekly review of their performances across the board after getting a good look at the all-22, with explanations behind each grade. Check it out:

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social! - Closer look at run defense problems - Schematics and changes needed up front - STARS AND SKULL GRADES ARE BACK - Rodgers/Ramsey/Highsmith high - How bad were Jones/Benton? Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Monday! - VICTORY MONDAY! - Aaron Rodgers GOES OFF - Offensive efficiency takes over - BIG questions on run defense - WR2 question quiets down Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Here it is! 2025-2026 predictions for the Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, Pitt, & Penn State by @cartercritiques.bsky.social, @ngewo.bsky.social, @saxboybilly18.bsky.social, & more! Feel free to share your own predictions here or on the post. seanramblings.blogspot.com/2025/09/2025...

Locked on #Steelers Friday w/@jennaharner.bsky.social! - Aaron Rodgers ready to attack middle of field - TE unit key to unlocking rest of offense? - Week 1 picks - Final keys, picks for PIT vs Jets Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Crossover Thursday w/John Butchko w/Locked on Jets! - Rodgers or Fields in better new QB situation? - Troy Fautanu vs Will McDonald a BIG matchup - DK Metcalf vs Sauce Gardner - Defensive showdown? Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday w/Shelby Cassesse! - Jets' Fields/Hall address a PIT weakness? - Can Steelers be better against the QB option? - Cam Heyward to play? Derrick Harmon out? - Tomlin explains WR2 plan Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social! - Jaylen Warren's contract extension impact - Continued confidence in run game justified? - Top 5 rising players for 2025 - Fautanu the biggest deal? Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

If the #Steelers' defense is going to go from being a top 10 defense for the past three years to a top 5 defense this year, it'll be because of their revamped secondary that has a chip on its shoulder at all times. Via @post-gazette.com: