Yinz Know Ball - A Pittsburgh Steelers Podcast

Jon & Brad discuss the mirrored rosters of the Steelers and Packers, Green Bay being worse than their current record/reputation and the similar struggles of Pickett and Love. Can the Steelers more developed talent win the day? Then the guys draft the healthy players from both rosters, before picking their Splash and Clown Play Players of the Game.

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Jon & Brad break down Kenny Pickett's performance vs the Titans and overall trajectory in year 2, before diving into both sides of the ball's performance in Week 9. Does Kenny look like the answer in year 2? What are his major concerns moving forward? Was this the OL's best game of the season? What changes need to be permanent for that group? Najee Harris was good, but Jaylen Warren is just better. Should the Steelers be concerned about George Pickens social media tantrum?

What's improving in the Steelers offense conceptually? Brad mentions one personnel change that could improve Pittsburgh. Shocker - playing the rookies is working on both sides of the ball! Jon talks about one rookie who still needs to play more in late game situations. Can the Steelers keep leaning into it? What does Darius Rush bring the defense? How do we weigh Porter's penalties vs his strong play in coverage? How do the Steelers replace Cole Holcomb moving forward?

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Jon & Brad discuss the fast start of Will Levis, how Tennessee is making him comfortable, what Pittsburgh needs to do to change that and why Pittsburgh's offense must seize a prime opportunity on Thursday night. The guys break down Levis as a passer, and why taking away the deep ball could change the game's complexion. The Steelers biggest advantage is their DL against the Titans OL, but can the Pittsburgh offense give the defense a lead and get Tennessee off their game plan? Finally, the guys draft their teams of 10 players from the healthy players on both teams rosters, in one of the more painful draft of the season.

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Jon & Brad discuss how close the Steelers were to trading for Jaylon Johnson, and what the team looked like in their loss to the Jaguars. Could Johnson still be a Steeler in a few months? Expect to see the Steelers pursue two specific cornerbacks this offseason. Against the Jaguars, Jon and Brad discuss how a secondary that can't cover anyone survives the season, especially without Minkah Fitzpatrick for a stretch. Can the defensive line reach peak dominance with Cam Heyward returning soon? Why do the Steelers have such an aversion to fully utilizing this rookie class? Offensively, did Matt Canada just put his best foot forward? And did the team still manage to blow it? Finally, the guys discuss the other moves at the deadline around the NFL.

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Jon & Brad talk about the key stats, players, analytics and evaluations to know heading into Steelers vs Jaguars in Week 8. What obscure stat could lean in favor of the Steelers defense on Sunday? Can Pittsburgh survive the Jaguars deadly opening script? Then the guys draft the top 20 healthy players (non-QBs) off the two teams' rosters.

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Jon & Brad discuss Kenny Pickett's Week 7 performance in detail, before discussing the Steelers defensive performance against the Rams. As crazy as it is to say, there are a couple key ways TJ Watt can actually improve as a player. Can the Steelers push him to become a more diverse rusher? What will their counters be to the way offenses are playing him? Also, who starts at cornerback next game? What available players could the Steelers possibly make a move for?

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Jon & Brad discuss if the Steelers offense is turning a corner after a 24-17 victory over the Rams. Have Kenny Pickett and Matt Canada figured something out? How big was the Diontae Johnson boost? Which OL stood out positively on Sunday? One forgotten play keyed the Steelers comeback win. Two improvements Matt Canada made helped immensely. Can Calvin Austin and Darnell Washington get more involved?

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Jon & Brad preview the Steelers upcoming. matchup against the L.A. Rams in Week 7. Juicy matchups for T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith? Could Diontae Johnson eat? How many players on the Rams defense can you name? Will Kenny Pickett survive the Aaron Donald experience? Can Mike Tomlin and co. avoid getting pantsed by the Rams coaching staff?

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Jon & Brad answer questions from fans, including what changes they would make to the Steelers starting lineup and to the coaching staff. Should Dan Moore retain his starting job? Why have ex-Steelers gone on to find success elsewhere? Can the Steelers get right again under Mike Tomlin?

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Jon & Brad talk about their impressions from Broderick Jones' first NFL start, the brokenness of the Steelers offense, Pickens and Warren saving the day and more. Who should most be benched on this Steelers offense? Who should get more playing time?

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