Steelers Wire Podcast

It sure sounds like this will be Ben Roethlisberger’s final season as QB of the Steelers. The guys discuss whether this roster, as it’s constituted entering the summer, can contend in the loaded AFC, and hit on what the team could be thinking beyond this season if Big Ben does indeed retire. Also, Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy breaks down his summer to-do list for the team and reveals his favorite positional battles to monitor.

Steelers fans seem pretty split on the team’s decision to draft Alabama running back Najee Harris with the 24th overall pick. The guys discuss the player and why he’s one of the best stories of the entire draft. Also, why second-round TE Pat Freirermuth could make or break the Steelers’ 2021 draft class.

Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling, with host Ryan O’Leary, give their final takes on Day 1 of the NFL Draft. Could Micah Parsons tumble to the Steelers at pick No. 24? Are the Patriots poised to make a move for their quarterback of the future? Will Patrick Surtain make it past the top 10 picks after the Broncos’ trade for QB Teddy Bridgewater? Elijah Moore or Alex Leatherwood for the Packers at pick No. 30? Happy draft weekend everybody!

The guys play “hit or miss” with the Steelers’ last two draft classes. How many of those guys are gearing up for prominent roles in 2021? Also, why an offensive lineman at pick No. 24 might be the team’s best bet.

Host Ryan O’Leary and Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling discuss what changes for the Steelers now that starting running back James Conner has signed with the Arizona Cardinals. Is Pittsburgh now more likely to go running back in the first round? Also, NFL Draft prop bets talk with Marcus Mosher of the Sportsbook Wire.

The Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling joins host Ryan O’Leary to tackle a variety of topics, including Luke’s most recent mock draft and how he sees things shaking up for the Steelers on Day 1.

The Steelers got their nose tackle back when Tyson Alualu changed his mind and decided to return to the team after reportedly agreeing with Jacksonville on a 2-year contract. The guys discuss what that means for the Steelers’ defense, and hit on the latest buzz surrounding pick No. 24 in this month’s draft. Also, is a trade for Sam Darnold this offseason in the cards?

In an offseason loaded with turnover, the Steelers landed their first big free agent with the resigning of WR JuJu Smith-Schuster on a 1-year deal. The guys react to that good news, discuss some bad news with WR Chase Claypool and the TMZ video that shows him involved in a bar fight, and preview what the Steelers could be thinking early in this year’s draft.

First Bud Dupree. Then Mike Hilton. The NFL’s legal tampering period had to be a rough 48 hours for Steelers fans, and more fan favorites, like JuJu Smith-Schuster and Alejandro Villanueva, could be on the way out. The guys react to the latest, including the surprising release of LB Vince Williams. Also, how the team should address TJ Watt’s contract as he prepares to enter the final year of his rookie deal.

The deadline for the franchise tag came and went this week, and the Steelers stood pat. That means popular players like Bud Dupree and JuJu Smith Schuster will likely test their markets in free agency. The guys discuss that decision, and what Ben Roethlisberger’s restructured contract means for the team and Big Ben's future.