Pivot Podcast

Jalen Ramsey on joining the best team of his career, being a Steeler, adapting to Aaron Rodgers, surprising insight on Mike Tomlin, blue-collar swagger, key AFC matchups, and why he’s still the NFL’s top defensive back.


Listen Later

“Jalen is still Jalen. I’m still that one. I’m still the one they were looking up to, I’m still the one they will be taking parts of their game from trying to copy mine, I’m still that.” Jalen Ramsey responds to the doubters

As our Training Camp tour continues, we visiting Jalen in his new NFL home, and sit down with the three-time All‑Pro cornerback as he embarks on a bold new journey with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After cementing his legacy with a Super Bowl win and with Pro Bowl honors in Jacksonville, Los Angeles, and Miami-Jalen brings his unmatched skill set and swagger to one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. We explore the motivations behind the blockbuster June 30, 2025 trade, what it means to don the iconic black and gold, and how Pittsburgh’s aggressive 2025 Super Bowl push aligns with his championship aspirations 

Jalen reflects on his football evolution—how his position versatility (cornerback, potential safety) and league-wide respect make him more than just "another star" on the roster, but a cornerstone of a retooled defense aiming to recapture past glory.

As he joins a defense stacked with names like T.J. Watt, Darius Slay Jr., Joey Porter Jr, and a team led by veteran QB Aaron Rodgers, Jalen makes one thing clear: he's still that guy. And now, he’s exactly where he’s supposed to be. We break down how he’ll complement fellow veterans and what his arrival signals about Pittsburgh’s shift toward a win-now mentality during Aaron Rodgers’ anticipated final NFL season.

This isn’t just about football—it’s about fit. Jalen talks about how his mentality now mirrors the city itself: blue-collar, unapologetic, and built on pride, toughness, and resilience. He shares how the Steel City has reignited his fire—how he's leaned into being a mentor and a menace, all while preparing to help this storied franchise chase another Lombardi.

Join us for a raw, unfiltered look at an athlete who’s still got it—not just on the field, but in his leadership, swagger, and hunger to win.

Thank you to our friends at Monarch Money for sponsoring this episode, Check them out here and use code PIVOT to get 50% off your first year. https://www.monarchmoney.com/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Pivot PodcastBy It's Never Too Late To Pivot

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

2,987 ratings


More shows like Pivot Podcast

View all
Drink Champs by The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

Drink Champs

6,816 Listeners

First Take by ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim Rose

First Take

5,658 Listeners

Club 520 Podcast by iHeartPodcasts & The Volume

Club 520 Podcast

1,356 Listeners

Million Dollaz Worth Of Game by Barstool Sports

Million Dollaz Worth Of Game

10,962 Listeners

All The Smoke by The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

All The Smoke

7,609 Listeners

Club Shay Shay by iHeartPodcasts and Shay Shay Media

Club Shay Shay

7,401 Listeners

KG Certified by Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

KG Certified

220 Listeners

Gil's Arena by Underdog Fantasy

Gil's Arena

446 Listeners

Nightcap by iHeartPodcasts and Shay Shay Media

Nightcap

1,821 Listeners

7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony by Wave

7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony

606 Listeners

IT IS WHAT IT IS by Ma$e & Cam'ron

IT IS WHAT IT IS

815 Listeners

The Underground Lounge by THEORY COMMUNICATIONS

The Underground Lounge

118 Listeners

4th&1 Podcast with Cam Newton by Iconic Saga

4th&1 Podcast with Cam Newton

85 Listeners

Out the Mud by iHeartPodcasts

Out the Mud

174 Listeners

Joe and Jada by iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

Joe and Jada

444 Listeners