Steelers Podcast - The Terrible Podcast

June 12, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 142 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about former Pittsburgh Steelers scout Mark Gorscak joining the site's staff as a contributor. We discuss his first post that went up Monday morning on the site and more. Steelers legendary safety Troy Polamalu was a guest on the latest episode of the 'All Things Covered' podcast, so we quickly highlight some things that the Hall of Famer had to say during that interview with Bryant McFadden and Patrick Peterson. We talk about the Monday morning news from the Houston Texans related to retired defensive end J.J. Watt and him being inducted into the team's Ring of Honor in 2023 in Week 4. After I spent the weekend digging into some history related to the Steelers when it comes to them trading for players in the salary cap era, Alex and I discuss the findings. We also discuss a few things related to the Steelers trading for running back Jerome Bettis as well as the team trading for tight end Tracy Greene years ago and why that happened. Alex and I also discuss the history related to the Steelers trading for players in the salary cap era as it relates to them possibly trading for Washington Commanders edge rusher Chase Young this summer. Continuing the discussion Alex and I had last week on Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III; we go deeper into his college explosive play stats at Memphis. We also talk about how we think Austin should be used in the Steelers offense in 2023. Later in the show, Alex and I answer a few questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 11, 2023 - For Episode 829 on this Sunday, a take from Dr. Melanie Friedlander that includes her looking at the upcoming battles at training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 wide receiver group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 10, 2023 - For Episode 828, Alex Kozora discusses an exciting and forthcoming 2023 training camp battle on the Pittsburgh Steelers' depth chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 9, 2023 - For Episode 828 on this Friday, Alex Kozora discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers' battle for the third running back spot on the 2023 roster with OTAs now over with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 9, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 141 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the plausibility of the Pittsburgh Steelers landing edge rusher Chase Young or running back Dalvin Cook this offseason after we first discuss the recent alien signings in Las Vegas. We turn our attention to Steelers running back Najee Harris and what a successful 2023 season would look like for him. We also discuss Steelers second-year tight end/fullback Connor Heyward and what the expectations should be for him in 2023. With the Steelers OTAs now wrapped up for 2023, Alex and I go over some key takeaways from the last three weeks of practices. We also discuss the few younger running backs vying for the third spot on the depth chart this summer. The Steelers have now announced the dates of their 2023 training camp, so Alex and I make sure to pass those along. Alex recently wrote a post about Steelers center Kendrick Green, so we discuss his thoughts on the former third round draft pick in the middle of this show. Later in the show, we discuss Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III and his potential to add some explosive plays on offense in 2023. What should the statistical outlook be for Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett in 2023? We attempt to answer that question late in this show as well. Later in the show, Alex and I answer a few questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 8, 2023 - On this Thursday episode, Josh Carney discusses how it's paramount that the 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers get off to a fast start in September if they are truly aiming to contend to make the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 7, 2023 - For Episode 825 on this Wednesday, Alex Kozora examines how the NFL will reckon with the rise of gambling that's getting players into serious trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 7, 2023 -  Season 13, Episode 140 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the latest roster moves made by the Pittsburgh steelers since our last episode. We discuss the two new players and what the tape shows on both of them. Quite a few players talked on Tuesday, so Alex and I review what all defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, rookie tight end Darnell Washington, running back Anthony McFarland Jr., and rookie defensive tackle Keeanu Benton had to say. We also discuss the steelers depth on the defensive line as part of this segment. Does McFarland have an outside chance of making the 53-man roster this summer? We discuss that. Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports had a few interesting things to say on Tuesday about the Steelers and the way the organization does business, so Alex and I discuss that topic for quite a bit. We discuss organizational philosophy, cash spending on both sides of the football and if the team’s current model is conducive to winning a Super Bowl in the next two seasons. Later in the show, Alex and I answer a few questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 6, 2023 - On this Tuesday episode, Josh Carney discusses the 2023 stat projections for Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris from ESPN's Mike Clay and how they feel a bit ridiculous overall and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 2023 - For Episode 823 on this Monday, Alex Kozora discusses the importance of area scouts and the contributions they make to the NFL Draft annually. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 2023 - Season 13, Episode 139 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get ready for the final week of OTA practices for the Pittsburgh Steelers by reviewing the latest news concerning the team. Specifically, we discuss the Steelers reportedly bringing in a few more players for tryouts this week with the roster still sitting at 89 active players. NFL analyst Greg Cosell had some interesting things to say about the Steelers during his most recent appearance on The Ross Tucker Podcast, so we review those talking points with the main one being about rookie tackle Broderick Jones potentially starting in 2023 and when. The Steelers still seem to have uncertainty at the backup center spot as OTAs start to wind down, so Alex and I jump on that topic and discuss a possible addition that is currently on the roster of the Houston Texans. We discuss center depth around the NFL as a whole as well. Alex released his rankings for the Steelers current coaching staff, so we discuss that recent post in the middle of this show. We also discuss recent comments from Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph concerning the team’s offense expanding scheme-wise in 2023. Later in the show, Alex and I answer a few questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 4, 2023 - For Episode 822, a take from Dr. Melanie Friedlander talking about why CB Patrick Peterson is one of her favorite free agent signings this offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 3, 2023 - For Episode 821, Alexa DellaRocco looks ahead at the prospects of new Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hakeem Butler making the 53-man roster this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 2, 2023 - On this Friday episode of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora shares his excitement over the Pittsburgh Steelers' young cornerbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 13, Episode 138 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the latest to come out on the Pittsburgh Steelers when it comes to the team’s OTA practices these last few days. We talk quite a bit about the rookie cornerbacks, Joey Porter Jr. and Cory Trice Jr., in addition to discussing things that veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson has said these last few days. Steelers tackle Dan Moore Jr. is getting practice snaps on the right side in OTAs, so we discuss that bit of news. We also discuss what else is newsworthy concerning the Steelers now that their second week of OTA practices has concluded. We talk some about three position groups we feel the team could quite possibly address moving forward into the summer. Might Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Isaiah Simmons be a plausible trade candidate for the Steelers? We discuss that topic quite thoroughly in this show as well. In the middle of this show, Alex and I are joined by former Steelers longtime scout Mark Gorscak, who is now transitioning into other professional areas in his life. We have a great 40-minute interview with Gorscak that you won't want to miss. He answered quite a few questions from us concerning the inner workings of the scouting process and much more. Make sure you follow Mark on Twitter at @gors55, if not already doing so. Later in the show, Alex and I answer a few questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices