Yinz Know Ball - A Pittsburgh Steelers Podcast

Jon talks about cutdown day, the Steelers 53-man roster and several players cut from other teams that Pittsburgh could consider adding, before making an important announcement.

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Jon returns to offer his thoughts and analysis on the Steelers preseason loss to the Texans, and on the never-ending Brandon Aiyuk saga. Who stood out on Friday night? How did the rookies fare? Which wide receivers stood out? How did Arthur Smith's offense look? Jon also offers a standout sleeper on offense and defense, before diving into why the Steelers need to be careful not to get too cocky with their offers for Aiyuk.

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Jon tackles a bunch of questions from Steelers fans, while mixing in the best possible cornerback, safety and edge rusher free agent fits for Pittsburgh. How does the Fields and Wilson situation sort itself out? How are the Steelers going to fortify their cornerback room? Is Stephon Gilmore a good option for this team? Could Justin Simmons be in the cards? Is there a better no. 4 edge rusher than Markus Golden out there?

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Jon takes a detailed look at the Steelers post-offseason roster, how much better the team is from a year ago and what moves could still be on the horizon for the 2024 season. Is D.K. Metcalf in the cards? How many positions are the Steelers improved on from a year ago? And how much higher has the ceiling actually been raised? Are three of four teams in the AFC North going to be better in 2024? Could the Steelers day 3 picks actually make the roster/rotation?

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Jon is joined by Steelers Now analyst Derrick Bell to break down the Steelers draft picks in Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Is Zach Frazier a day 1 starter at center? Could he be the best center in the draft? How does Roman Wilson help the Steelers offense? What's his ceiling at WR in the NFL? Is Payton Wilson too big of an injury risk? What's the plan at WR2 and CB heading into day 3 of the draft?

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Jon breaks down why the Steelers selection of Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu was such a great pick, and how he fits on the Steelers OL this season. What does Fautanu bring to the table? What's the likely starting 5 offensive linemen next year? What players should the Steelers be focused on during day 2 of the draft? Could Zach Frazier or JPJ make it to no. 51? Is a WR trade for the Steelers coming soon?

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Jon talks about the Brandon Aiyuk and Courtland Sutton trade rumors, the fit of both players, Round 1 CB targets and the Steelers draft plan. What might the cost be to acquire Aiyuk? Does Sutton make sense in Pittsburgh? What should the Steelers be willing to trade for him? How about Brian Thomas? Could the Steelers take a cornerback in Round 1? Who makes the most sense in Pittsburgh? Is Quinyon Mitchell really a trade up candidate? Plus, lots of scouting notes on the top cornerbacks in the draft and the Steelers confusing prototypes at cornerback.

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Jon breaks down 20 of the top defensive tackles in the 2024 NFL Draft, offering his thoughts on the best fits for the Steelers in each round. Should the team take Johnny Newton if he's on the board at No. 20? Do Michael Hall or Kris Jenkins make sense for the Steelers in Round 2? Who are the day 3 potential fits at defensive tackle?

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Jon goes in-depth on his evaluations of the consensus top three center prospects in the class, and what his move would be if the Steelers miss on all three of them. Detailed looks at Jackson Powers-Johnson, Zach Frazier and Graham Barton as prospects. Who does Jon see as the biggest risk? Who is the safest? Which center fits best and has the highest upside? Also, who is the Plan B if the Steelers don't draft any of them?

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Jon is joined by Steelers Now writer Derrick Bell to discuss the offensive tackles the Steelers have brought in for pre-draft visits this spring. Who do Jon and Derrick think will be the top tackles on the board at no. 20? How do they evaluate Olu Fashanu, Troy Fautanu, Taliese Fuaga, Amarius Mims and Tyler Guyton? Who should Pittsburgh prioritize in Round 1? And who is the best fit for the projected scheme?

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