Yinz Know Ball - A Pittsburgh Steelers Podcast

Jon & Brad discuss Omar Khan's comments from the Combine podium, including the Steelers offseason plans at QB and where Broderick Jones will play next season. Could Pittsburgh take a linebacker early in the 2024 NFL Draft? Is the team wise to extend Diontae Johnson? The Steelers are meeting with a lot of wide receivers in Indy, are they more set on 11 personnel than we once thought?

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Jon & Brad discuss the Steelers low-key defensive tackle need, including whether the team should move on from Larry Ogunjobi or not. Does Ogunjobi offer enough to justify his cap hit? Was Armon Watts better than Ogunjobi last year? Should the team prioritize retaining Watts and Monty Adams and adding a comparable player to Ogunjobi for less cost? What defensive tackle options in free agency and the draft could make sense for the Steelers?

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Jon & Brad discuss Kevin Colbert's ignorance of analytics, the new path the Steelers front office may be on and a host of center upgrades the team must choose from this offseason. Could Mason Cole remain a Steelers? Who are the top free agent centers that could interest Pittsburgh? Which of the top draft prospects in a strong center class make sense for the Steelers?

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Jon & Brad discuss the Steelers early cuts, the viability of Justin Fields to the Steelers this offseason and the roster outlook at TE/FB. Brad has intel on the Steelers reported interest in Justin Fields, while the team could also look at 2 other QB options. Also, did the Steelers miss an opportunity to trade Chuks when they benched him? What's the roster outlook at TE this offseason? Will Pittsburgh lose a roster spot for a TE by adding a FB?

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Jon & Brad discuss the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh, including Rudolph's FA, Arthur Smith fits and the top draft prospects in the Steelers pick range. Does Ryan Tannehill make sense for the Steelers? Should Rudolph be retained? Does Kirk Cousins make sense for the Steelers to pursue this offseason? Will the Steelers consider at quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft? Who makes the most sense out of JJ McCarthy, Bo Nix or Michael Penix?

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Jon & Brad talk about Arthur Smith's past usage of a WR3, what that means for the current roster and for the team's free agency plans. Did Smith not use a WR3 because of a talent shortage, or because of preference? Could Calvin Austin be a fit for Smith's offense? What other free agent options make sense for the Steelers no. 3 wide receiver role? Could Pittsburgh look for a future starting wide receiver early in the draft? Also, at the beginning the guys address fans common misunderstanding of Kenny Pickett's play-action performance through the first 2 years of his career.

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Jon & Brad pull back all the layers on the Arthur Smith hiring, including what it means for the direction of the organization, what it means for Kenny Pickett and how Smith's offenses have fared in Atlanta. How do the Steelers explain this hire with some of the talented OC options out there? What does this move say about the ceiling the Steelers organization now strives for? What do we make of the brutal offenses Smith ran in Atlanta? Does the scheme changes seemingly coming to Pittsburgh bode well for Kenny Pickett and Najee Harris? Are Pickens and Johnson doomed in this offense? How was Smith as a play sequencer in Atlanta? Is it possible the Steelers offense over the past 3 years was better than Smith's? Can we put our hope in the success of Smith's Titans days?

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Jon & Brad look at the Steelers options to upgrade their safety position this offseason, including several mid-tier free agents that should be of interest. Will the Steelers make a play for a top safety? Are there better fits for the team at cheaper costs? What kind of safety should draw their interest to play next to Minkah? Will the draft provide many options? Is Thomas Brown a good OC candidate?

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Jon & Brad take their first positional dive into the Steelers offseason, looking at free agent and NFL draft options for the Steelers to add to their roster. But first, what to make of the Steelers first 2 rumored offensive coordinator candidates? Do Zac Robinson or Kliff Kingsbury make sense for Pittsburgh?

What makes a Steelers cornerback? What scheme fits and body types is the team traditionally looking for? Do any players in FA fit this bill? Who is the sleeper free agent CB the Steelers could target (Jon and Brad each have different players)? Why should the Steelers be so aggressive to add a top cornerback this offseason? Could Pittsburgh load up on defensive backs in the draft?

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Jon & Brad take a look at the Steelers 2024 free agents, who they would re-sign and let walk, as well as which players could be restructured or released this offseason. What did Mike Tomlin say in his presser about the future of the Steelers QB position? Should the team re-sign Mason Rudolph? What free agents should the team try to retain this offseason? Which players should be released or restructured to create cap space?

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