Yinz Know Ball - A Pittsburgh Steelers Podcast

Jon & Brad break down the positives and negatives from a narrow win over the Ravens. What can the Steelers do about their struggling secondary? Are there any free agents they could take a run at? Could a position switch be in store for one defensive back? Jon breaks down why the Steelers linebackers deserve more credit this season, and Brad talks about a few of his favorite plays by the Steelers young defensive studs. Finally, the guys discuss the ridiculous start to the season for Alex Highsmith and TJ Watt.

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Jon & Brad alternate draft choices from the pool of healthy players on the Steelers and Ravens rosters. Then the guys jump into a detailed game preview with Ravens podcast host Khari Thompson. Where can the injury-riddled Steelers find an edge in Sunday's game?

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Jon Ledyard & Brad Spielberger discuss a broken Steelers passing attack with layers of issues, but faint hope emerges in the run game.

Can Matt Canada build on improvements in the Steelers run concepts/personnel usage? How did Broderick Jones fare in his first NFL action? What is holding Kenny Pickett back from making a leap? Could a bigger role for Miles Boykin be on the horizon? What do the guys think of Mike Tomlin's latest decisions and comment on the state of the Steelers? Could change be coming during the bye week?

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How did the Texans banged-up, inexperienced offense put such a whooping on a strong Steelers defense? Is there an explanation for the defensive line's lack of production on Sunday? How did a struggling Texans rushing attack dominate Pittsburgh for four quarters? Which defensive players are killing the Steelers right now? Is there hope for better play somewhere further down the depth chart? Who stood out with positive performances against the Texans?

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Jon Ledyard & Brad Spielberger preview the Steelers upcoming matchup against the Texans and C.J. Stroud. Where do the Texans have talent advantages? Can Pittsburgh win the trench battle on both sides of the ball? What are the things Matt Canada needs to lean into as a play caller in order for the Steelers offense to make a leap? Can Kenny Pickett outplay C.J. Stroud?

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Jon & Brad dive deep into the Steelers 2023 offense, including what improved against Las Vegas and if those trends can continue. They also discuss how Matt Canada's passing attack is conceptually broken, and why he should lean into the occasional flashes of modern successful schematics. Finally, the guys get into the Steelers claustrophobic run game, making high school box count mistakes and the lack of run concepts that stress the perimeter. Does Canada understand his personnel? Can players be used more to their strengths, and less to their weaknesses?

Bonus: Brad offers some encouraging scouting thoughts and numbers on Joey Porter Jr.'s Week 3 performance and the exciting future of Keanu Benton.

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Welcome to Yinz Know Ball! Here's what to expect from Jon Ledyard and Brad Spielberger's new Pittsburgh Steelers podcast.

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