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April 17, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 121 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the final known pre-draft visitor that the Pittsburgh Steelers hosted on Wednesday. That means we discuss DB Treydan Stukes, an Arizona product, following his visit to Pittsburgh on Wednesday. We go over Stukes' fit in Pittsburgh and when he is most likely to get drafted. After reviewing the final list of the Steelers' pre-draft visitors for 2026, Alex and I spend some time talking about whether the team will select a quarterback this year and how soon if they do. We also discuss how many other teams are likely to select a quarterback during the first four rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft and if that might impact the Steelers when it comes to them waiting to select one until after the fourth round. The Steelers made their three new coordinators, Brian Angelichio (OC), Patrick Graham (DC), and Danny Crossman (STC), available to the media on Friday morning and on the heels of those sessions, we discuss a few notable things that were said by each of the three coaches. Alex conducted a live mock draft on Thursday night, and he streamed it on YouTube. Additionally, several listeners took part in it as GMs of other NFL teams. We discuss the team that Alex was able to draft for the Steelers during that four round mock and we go over a few takeaways that were learned from it as well. This 84-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this show by answering several email questions we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 16, 2026 - For Episode 1,869 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney narrows the Steelers' potential first-round options down based on their pre-draft visitor list. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 16 – Ep. 98: For this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle go over the Steelers' full pre-draft visitor list and what it tells us about their intentions in the first round and beyond for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Which positions did the focus on, and were there any surprises with the final visitors? Next, we discuss the idea of trading up (and down) in the draft, and why that is likely to happen with the Steelers owning 12 picks. Last, we talk about some lesser-talked about first-round options for the Steelers and whether or not Pittsburgh will break it's pre-draft visitor trend this year. We wrap up the show with a listener question about which prospect we would pound on the table for. Thank you for joining us for this 44-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 15, 2026 - For Episode 1,868 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora shares his interest in hearing from the Steelers trio of new coordinators this Friday: OC Brian Angelichio, DC Patrick Graham, and STs Coordinator Danny Crossman. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 15, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 120 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the most recent pre-draft visitors that the Pittsburgh Steelers have hosted. That means the discuss QB Drew Allar, OG Olaivavega Ioane, OG Beau Stephens, TE Will Kacmarek, OL Spencer Fano, WR Germie Bernard, and QB Taylen Green all coming to Pittsburgh since our last show on Monday. As Alex and I await word on the 30th pre-draft visitor to surface, we go over the list of 29 known non-local players that have come to Pittsburgh with our focus being on those that are legitimate candidates to be the team's first-round selection this year. WR Omar Cooper Jr. isn't going to be on the Steelers' pre-draft visitor list this year, so we go over that bit of news and what that likely means for his chances of being the team's first-round pick this year. Alex recently posted version 3.0 of his offseason mock draft series so with that, we review the 12 selections he has for the Steelers. We also make sure to plug our upcoming livestreamed mock draft that Alex will be running on Thursday night. Alex also recently posted about three trade scenarios for the Steelers during the 2026 NFL Draft, so we review his ideas related to that topic. I also get Alex's thoughts on one other possible trade scenario in the first round for the Steelers. Later in this show, Alex and I go over the lengthy list of pre-draft visits that WR Denzel Boston has had. We also discuss the news that former Steelers WR Hines Ward will be back in Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft. This 95-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this show by answering several email questions we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 14, 2026 - For Episode 1,867 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the Steelers' interest in Arkansas QB Taylen Green could lead them to Mike McCarthy's next Dak Prescott. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 13, 2026 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 13, 2026 - For Episode 1,866 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle makes the case for an aggressive trade up into the top 10 for the Steelers. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 13, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 119 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the pre-draft visitors the team recently hosted on Friday. That means that we fully discuss three draft prospects in OT Travis Burke, LB Harold Perkins, and CB Malik Muhammad. With the Steelers bringing in quite a few cornerbacks for pre-draft visits this year, Alex and I examine the possibility of the team selecting one in the first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft and even as early as the second round at 53rd overall. On the heels of Alex doing a draft study on wide receivers that have been selected over the years, we ho over the one player that checked every box and the few that were able to check all but one of the testing boxes. We discuss how future studies for other positions are likely to go by the wayside due to most players have incomplete pre-draft testing profiles. Could and should the Steelers select a punter this year during the draft? Alex and I attempt to answer that question later in this show and as part of that, we look at the top punter in this draft class. This 78-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this show by answering several email questions we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 12, 2026 - For Episode 1,865 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why she expects the Steelers to draft a tight end in this year's draft and which rounds are most likely. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 11, 2026 - For Episode 1,864 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark breaks down why it would make sense for the Steelers to trade up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 10, 2026 - For Episode 1,863 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora follows up a previous take of the Steelers finally bringing in first-round candidates for pre-draft visits, calrifying the picture of who they may select. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 10, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 118 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, which was recorded late Thursday night, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the recent pre-draft visitors that the team hosted. That means that we fully discuss three draft prospects in WR Makai Lemon, S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, and TE Marlin Klein. Alex and I also go over the 16 prospects that are scheduled to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh in two weeks. After going over that list of players, we note a few interesting things concerning a few of those players along with the positions represented. After the pre-draft visitor and draft attendee discussions, Alex and I discuss the recent post I wrote concerning the plausibility of the Steelers trading up in the first round with the Dallas Cowboys. We go over whether the Steelers could, should or would trade ILB Patrick Queen to the Cowboys to move up to 12th overall in the first round to select either OG Olaivavega Ioane or possibly even Lemon. We discuss what might need to happen in the first 11 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft before the Cowboys might consider trading out of the 12th over position and how conversations with the Steelers, and possibly even Queen, would likely need to happen before the first round gets underway. We also discuss why the Steelers might be open to trading Queen and why they also might not be interested in dealing him. Later in the show, Alex discusses his thoughts on the Steelers possibly trading down in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the Buffalo Bills. This 99-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this show by answering several email questions we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 9, 2026 - For Episode 1,862 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney reacts to the latest news surrounding Steelers OLB Nick Herbig, and says Pittsburgh shouldn't entertain a trade right now. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 9 – Ep. 97: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle begin by listing off several new pre-draft visitors including some first-round prospects finally coming to Pittsburgh, and what that might hint at. Next, we talk talk about the beginning of Phase One of the offseason training program, and how many players showed up for the voluntary workouts. We then discuss Broderick Jones, who was shown working out with the team after a scary neck injury last year, and what that could mean for the Steelers' draft plans. We wrap up the show with a listener question about draft trades and the possibility of making all 12 picks. Thank you for joining us for this 38-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 8, 2026 - For Episode 1,861 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the candidates who could replace Miles Killebrew as the new "quarterback" of the Steelers' punt team. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 8, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 117 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers starting phase one of their offseason program on Tuesday and how it seems like the team has strong attendance when it comes to their veteran players. We go over several players who we spotted in pictures on Tuesday. The Steelers continue to bring in pre-draft visitors this week and so Alex and I go over the six players that have visited Pittsburgh through Wednesday morning. That list of players includes WR Denzel Boston, DL Darrell Jackson Jr., LB Jaden Dugger, WR Skyler Bell, S Jakobe Thomas, and LB Jack Kelly. We also discuss how the team has yet to bring in more sure-fire first-round prospects as of Wednesday. On the heels of Peter Schrager of ESPN releasing his first mock draft of 2026 on Tuesday, Alex and I discuss his curious selection of EDGE T.J. Parker at 21st overall. We both explain how we don't see the Steelers selecting an edge rusher until at least day-three of the draft. Dane Brugler of The Athletic released his annual draft guide on Wednesday morning so Alex and I start clawing our way through that large publication. We go over players ranked in Brugler's top 30 that could potentially be the Steelers first-round selection this year. We also give more thought to Pittsburgh potentially drafting a tackle in the first round this year. Are the Baltimore Ravens destined to select OG Olaivavega Ioane with their first-round pick this year? Alex and I go over Baltimore's biggest positional needs ahead of this year's draft and how guard or wide receiver seem to be high. This 90-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 7, 2026 - For Episode 1,860 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney reacts to NFL Insider Peter Schrager's bizarre mock draft, featuring a surprise selection for the Steelers that makes no sense. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 6, 2026 - For Episode 1,859 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle explains why picking up 2027 draft capital won't be easy, and might require uncomfortable decisions. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 7, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 116 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the offseason schedule that the Pittsburgh Steelers released since our last show. We go over how it differs this year and how we are still awaiting the dates of the team's rookie minicamp. Tony Pauline recently had an update on former Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. as it relates to him potentially being the Steelers' first round selection this year, so we go over that little tidbit. Alex and I also look at two other wide receivers in this year’s draft class, Elijah Sarratt out of Indiana and Denzel Boston out of Washington, as it relates to them both checking a ton of boxes when it comes to what the Steelers look for from measurable and testing standpoints. Is former Miami QB Carson Beck a legitimate draft option for the Steelers this year? We address that question on the heels of something posted recently by Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Alex and I also look at how many boxes that Beck checks on the old list of qualities that Bill Parcells used to adhere to. As part of those boxes checked conversation, Alex and I name several other quarterbacks that fit that list. Alex recently graded all the notable offseason free agent additions made by the Steelers up until this point, so we go over each of those and where we slightly differ with each player. This 89-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 5, 2026 - For Episode 1,858 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why she thinks the deadline for a decision from Aaron Rodgers could really be the start of the 2026 draft. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 4, 2026 - For Episode 1,857 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why inside linebacker should be a first-round consideration for the Steelers. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 3, 2026 - For Episode 1,856 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses why the Steelers' pre-draft visitors will prove crucial to understanding who will become the team's first-round pick. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 3, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 115 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing Pittsburgh Steelers ILB Patrick Queen recently changing agents and what that move may or may not mean overall. We also look ahead to the 2026 season when it comes to Queen and what we hope to see out of him in his third season in Pittsburgh. The Las Vegas Raiders have now signed free agent QB Kirk Cousins, so we discuss that news as well as the known contract numbers. As part of that Cousins contract discussion, Alex and I discuss what impact, if any, his new deal will have on a contract that QB Aaron Rodgers ultimately signs with the Steelers in the coming days or weeks. The Steelers have had a few of their own unrestricted free agents sign elsewhere since our last show, so we go over the who and the where as part of that conversation. We also review who we spotted from the Steelers at the Indiana pro day on Wednesday. Our own Ross McCorkle recently posted about the explosive passing plays the Steelers registered in 2025, so we go over the data he compiled and what it means. We also look ahead at the Steelers hoping to register more explosive passing plays in 2026 and how they might be challenged to achieve such a goal, and especially with Rodgers at quarterback once again. Is there a strong chance that former Penn State OG Olaivavega Ioane will ultimately fall to the Steelers in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft? We attempt to answer that question by looking at team needs when it comes to the current draft order of the 20 selections ahead of Pittsburgh. Later in this show, Alex and I discuss the future of Pro Football Focus going forward and how their product has impacted data collection over the years. This 99-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 2, 2026 - For Episode 1,855 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says we can't go down the same 3-TE road again based on the latest NFL Draft rumor regarding Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 2 – Ep. 96: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss several topics from Mike McCarthy's media tour at the annual coaches meeting in Pheonix. Next, we talk about the latest developments in the backup QB market including Kirk Cousins signing with the Las Vegas Raiders. Does this increase the Steelers' chances of drafting a QB? We debate that question and more. We also look at Gerry Dulac's suggestion that a first-round tight end could be in play and what that means for the Steelers. We wrap up the show with a listener question about Mike McCarthy's absence from the Pro Day circuit. Thank you for joining us for this 38-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1, 2026 - For Episode 1,854 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses how he evaluates NFL Draft prospects and why he disagrees with the adage of focusing only on what the player does well. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 114 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the several things that Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike McCarthy and team president Art Rooney II both said in recent interviews while the two were in Arizona for the NFL's annual league meetings. We first discuss whether Rooney II indeed now has a firm deadline for a decision by QB Aaron Rodgers. We also discuss what McCarthy has said recently about his conversations with Rodgers. McCarthy talked more about Steelers QB Will Howard the last few days, so we go over those quates. We also discuss McCarthy talking more about the kind of wide receiver he might be looking for in this year's draft. As part of that wide receiver discussion, Alex and I look back at some measurables from that position group that McCarthy has previously drafted while he was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys. We compare those measurable averages to several top wide receivers in this year's draft class. Will McCarthy, Khan, or both show up at the Indiana pro day on Wednesday? We discuss that question in addition to what McCarthy said recently about only attending one pro day so far even though he had planned to make six of them this offseason. After wrapping up all the things that McCarthy and Rooney have recently said, Alex and I discuss the probability of the Steelers selecting a quarterback in this year's draft. We look at what McCarthy seems to be looking for as far as quarterback measurables and how former Arkansas QB Taylen Green fits those. Green, by the way, is reportedly scheduled to come to Pittsburgh for a pre-drafty visit. The Steelers are also reportedly bringing in former Memphis OT Travis Burke for a pre-draft visit, so Alex and I discuss what we know about him and how he might be a day-three selection candidate for the team later this month. Alex recently spotted several key members from the Steelers at the Tennessee pro day so on the heels of those sightings, we discuss the two top cornerbacks from that school and the possibility of the Steelers selecting one of them in the first round later this month. Would the Steelers really consider selecting former Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft? We address that question thanks to recent comments made in an online chat by Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. This 99-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 31, 2026 - For Episode 1,853 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney believes Roman Wilson will take advantage of the fresh start under new head coach Mike McCarthy. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 30, 2026 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. ⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 30, 2026 - For Episode 1,852 thisMonday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses how he would approach the Steelers drafting an inside linebacker. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 30, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 113 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the start of the NFL league meetings in Arizona this week and how we're expected to hear from Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike McCarthy a few times during the next two days. Alex and I come up with a few questions that we think McCarthy should be asked while he's in Arizona with most of those being focused on his pro day process these last several weeks. Steelers president Art Rooney II recently made some comments about a potential decision timeline for QB Aaron Rodgers, so we make sure to recap that topic. We also discuss what Steelers former QB Charlie Batch had to say about the contract value for Rodgers. Alex and I discuss where Rodgers should be slotted with his 2026 contract value should he ultimately re-sign with the Steelers. ESPN has a new mock draft out on Monday morning and it includes 12 selections for the Steelers. We discuss all of those picks and especially the first five and whether we like them. Former Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. seemingly remains a first-round draft prospect for the Steelers and because of that, Alex and I discuss some potential stats for him through his first four NFL seasons. We once again address whether Cooper is indeed worthy of a first-round selection, or if he might be in play for the Steelers in the second-round after trading up. Later in this show, Alex recaps his post on yards per route run when it comes to several wide receivers in the 2026 draft class. We also discuss how wide receivers should be graded and if weaknesses of each player should be highlighted. Much later in this show, Alex and I quickly recap what Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell had to say about new Steelers OC Brian Angelichio on Monday morning as part of him being interviewed during the annual NFC coaches’ breakfast in Arizona. This 92-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 29, 2026 - For Episode 1,851 this Sunday afternoon, Dr Melanie Friedlander talks about why the Steelers extra late round draft picks could be very valuable. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 28, 2026 - For Episode 1,850 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why it might be difficult for the Steelers to trade 2026 draft picks for 2027 draft picks. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 27, 2026 - For Episode 1,849 this Friday afternoon, I wonder why Omar Khan and Mike McCarthy have been absent on the Pro Day trail and if that's in the best interests of the Steelers. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 27 – Ep. 95: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle go over a recent 12-pick Steelers mock draft, what it got right, and changes they would make. Next, we discuss Bob McGinn's annual scouting series starting with his WR rankings and how it shifts thinking on this draft class. Then we touch on a report about Kirk Cousins and how he nearly ended up in Pittsburgh ahead of the 2025 season. Thank you for joining us for this 34-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 27, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 112 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the recent pro days conducted by Ohio State and Alabama and how neither Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan nor HC Mike McCarthy were present for either of them. We also talk about how Khan and McCarthy have only really attended one pro day outside of Pittsburgh this offseason and how not very many positional coaches have been spotted on the road these last several weeks. Alex and I discuss how we will likely need to rely heavily on the pre-draft visits the Steelers conduct this offseason when it comes to figuring out several potential selections this year. We also wonder if the new Steelers pre-draft process might become the new normal moving forward. Moving forward from our discussions about the Steelers' pre-draft process this offseason, Alex and I have several conversations that are centered around the wide receiver position, both globally and related to the Steelers. We discuss positional value when it comes to first round wide receivers and specifically as it relates to drafts dating back to 2016. We go over the compact list of elite and exceptionally good wide receivers that were selected in the first-round dating back to 2016. We move forward to discuss this year's wide receiver draft class as it relates to the Steelers and which players might be worthy of a first round selection, and specifically at 21st overall. Is former Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. a bona fide first rounder? Does he exit college as a gamechanger at the wide receiver position? Alex and I discuss several key advanced analytics when it comes to this year's wide receiver draft class and that includes us going over yards per routes run, drops, and much more. Can the Steelers get the proper usage and production out of a first round wide receiver this year on the heels of the team trading for WR Michael Pittman Jr. this offseason? How much does the decision of QB Aaron Rodgers play into answering that question? We discuss those two questions during this show. Is guard the easiest position for the Steelers to address in the first round this year when it comes to value and rookie year production and playing time? We address that question in this show. Alex recently wrote about empty routes by wide receivers in Pittsburgh during the last several seasons, so we make sure to review that post along with his findings and takeaways. This 99-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 26, 2026 - For Episode 1,848 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says Pittsburgh should be aggressive in building the roster up with five picks inside the top 100, rather than trading away for future draft capital. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 25, 2026 - For Episode 1,847 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the benefit of the Steelers adding good people in addition to good players to their 2026 roster. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 25, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 111 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the big pro days that are scheduled for Wednesday with Ohio State and Alabama being the most notable ones. We also discuss the lack of sightings of Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan and HC Mike McCarthy so far on the pro day circuit and if that is a big deal. As of Wednesday morning, it sounds like the Steelers will ultimately sign veteran free agent DB Darnell Savage Jr. soon, so we go over the latest concerning him and why he likely still isn't officially under contract with the team at this point. Ben Solak of ESPN has the Steelers ranked first in offseason roster improvement through the first two weeks of free agency, so we go over his reasons for listed for that opinion. Several rule and bylaw changes are being proposed this offseason, so Alex and I recap all of those based on Tuesday reporting on that topic. Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin appears set to get into the NFL media side based on Tuesday news that he has new representation that is focused on such employment. We discuss what that might mean for him for the 2026 season. Alex dropped his latest Steelers mock draft on Wednesday morning, so we make sure to go over all 12 of his selections thoroughly later in this show. This 98-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 24, 2026 - For Episode 1,846 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that a potential selection of Penn State's Olaivavega Ioane in the first round would be a home run for the Steelers, regardless of positional value. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 23, 2026 - For Episode 1,845 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle argues why tackle isn't a top need for the Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 23, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 110 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing a few notable things that have transpired around the NFL since our last show. As part of that discussion, we talk about the huge contract extension that Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba has now received. We also talk about the NFL players versus the USA team in flag football that occurred over the weekend. The Steelers reportedly re-signed backup OL Ryan McCollum over the weekend so we discuss that move in addition to the team reportedly finally signing free agent OL Brock Hoffman as well. While the team has yet to make the Hoffman signing official, we hope that will ultimately be the case this time. Alex and I discuss how McCollum and Hoffman potentially fit on the depth chart. Aaron Rodgers and Will Howard were together at a charity event over the weekend, so Alex and I address that news and what we take away from it. Alex and I recap how all of the Steelers’ offseason moves to date now gives the team a lot of flexibility when it comes to the 2026 NFL Draft and especially when it comes to the first four rounds. We talk about how the team is now likely done with expensive additions at this point in the offseason. The Steelers are reportedly scheduled to bring in former LSU LB Harold Perkins for a pre-draft visit at some point, so Alex and I discuss that Monday morning news during this show as well. Our own Ross McCorkle recently released his latest Steelers' mock draft, so Alex and I use some of this show to review the 12 selections he has listed in that. We go over our favorite mock selections from this effort and where the biggest pushback from fans is likely to be. Later in this show the news breaks that the Steelers are signing free agent RB Travis Homer, so Alex and I discuss that transaction and how he potentially fits with the 2026 team. We also talk about what the Homer signing might mean for Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson and specifically when it comes to him potentially be traded at some point during the offseason. This 92-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 22, 2026 - For Episode 1,844 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why she likes the moves the Steelers have made in free agency so far. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 21, 2026 - For Episode 1,843 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why he think soffensive tackle is one of the Steelers' biggest draft needs. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 20, 2026 - For Episode 1,842 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the need for the NFL draft process to employ a universal arm length measurement to stop a recent trend of differing results. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 20, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 109 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing why there are more trades around the NFL this offseason, and specifically, ahead of the draft, then ever before. The Steelers had a very noticeable presence at the North Dakota State pro day on Thursday to see QB Cole Payton go through his paces. We discuss the meaning of that, who went to see Payton, and the Steelers bringing in Payton for a pre-draft visit on Friday. Three other draft hopeful players are joining Payton in Pittsburgh for visits with the Steelers on Friday, so Alex and I discuss Washington CB Tacario Davis, Texas Tech ILB Jacob Rodriguez, and Georgia Tech G Keylan Rutledge. Alex and I also discuss Alabama WR Germie Bernard scheduled to come to town soon and Illinois DL James Thompson Jr. and Pittsburgh LB Kyle Louis both visiting with the team on Thursday. With the annual Michigan pro day scheduled to take place on Friday, Alex and I wonder if Steelers HC Mike McCarthy and GM Omar Khan will be attending it and especially with four pre-draft visitors being in Pittsburgh to meet with the team. Later in this Friday show, we go over the most recent 2026 salary cap update that I posted on Thursday for the Steelers. This 94-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 19, 2026 - For Episode 1,841 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney questions why some media members are pounding the table for a safety early in the draft, but writing off the cornerback position entirely. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 19 – Ep. 94: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss two of the Steelers' latest free agent signings and how they fit in on the 2026 roster. With all the FA moves in mind, we then list the Steelers' updated draft priorities and offer our top five needs with a debate about offensive tackle, nose tackle, tight end, and cornerback dominating the discussion. Finally we go through some of the latest Pro Day news and pre-draft visitors to the Steelers. To end the show, we answer a listener question about the cornerback and safety positions in the draft. Thank you for joining us for this 42-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 18, 2026 - For Episode 1,840 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Steelers quality addition of DL Sebastian Joseph-Day and how he can help the team in 2026. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 18, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 108 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike McCarthy making his first pro day appearance of 2026 at Georgia. We discuss several of the top Georgia draft prospects in this early portion of the podcast. The Penn State pro day, like Georgia's, is also taking place on Wednesday so Alex and I discuss the top draft 2026 draft picks from that college. Washington WR Denzel Boston had his pro day a few days ago and now he reportedly will be coming to Pittsburgh soon for a pre-draft visit with the Steelers. Alex and I discuss what that means in addition to our early thoughts on his college play. The Steelers also recently brought in Miami QB Carson Beck and San Diego State CB Chris Johnson in for pre-draft visits this week, so we go over the significance of that news and our views on both players. Might the Steelers consider selecting Kentucky WR Kendrick Law in the later rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft as the second of two wide receivers chosen? Alex and I address his recent pre-draft visit with the Steelers as part of attempting to answer that question. Alex and I also address a few recent pro day sightings related to the Steelers during this show. The contract details related to new Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. have finally surfaced so Alex and I go over everything related to that three-year deal. We also discuss the finer details related to the new contracts signed by RB Rico Dowdle, S Jaquan Brisker, and DL Sebastian Joseph-Day. Throughout this Wednesday podcast, Alex and I discuss a few things related to the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft as it relates to prospects the Steelers might have interest in. We also discuss some recently awarded 2025 performance-based pay totals of Steelers players. With Brisker and Joseph-Day both recently holding their introductory press conferences, Alex and I go over what stood out from those. This 85-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 17, 2026 - For Episode 1,839 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says the Steelers must dip into the tight end position in a deep draft class. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 16, 2026 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 16, 2026 - For Episode 1,838 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle wonders who will lead the Steelers' RB room in 2026 in carries and snap share. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 16, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 107 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers agreeing to terms with free agent DL Sebastian Joseph-Day on Friday. We recap our thoughts on the Joseph-Day addition, how he fits in Pittsburgh, his contract details, and much more. The Steelers received a sizeable 2026 salary cap credit over the weekend, so Alex and I recap the details related to that. We also give an update on where the Steelers now sit roughly when it comes to available salary cap space in the middle of March. Alex and I also look at where else the Steelers might look at adding a few additional free agents on the cheap moving forward. The 2026 roster bonuses have now been earned by DB Jalen Ramsey and ILB Patrick Queen as of Sunday, so Alex and I discuss how it appears both players are now more likely to be on the team’s roster this coming season. The Steelers are having at least two more players in for pre-draft visits on Monday so Alex and I redcap that morning news that broke during this show. The San Francisco 49ers are signing former Steelers P Corliss Waitman to a free agent deal as of this weekend, so Alex and I also make sure to recap that latest news during this show. The New York Jets have agreed to trade QB Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs as of Monday morning and because of that, Alex and I make sure to recap what's known about that deal. On Friday, new three new Steelers, WR Michael Pittman Jr., RB Rico Dowdle, and CB Jamel Dean all had their introductory press conferences, so we make sure to recap the notable things that were said by each during those sessions. With the 2026 NFL Draft getting closer, Alex and I give our thoughts on our own probabilities of the positions the Steelers may address in the first round. We also attempt to narrow down positions we are fairly sure the Steelers won't select in the first round. This 103-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 15, 2026 - For Episode 1,837 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why the Steelers must learn from past mistakes when choosing their next quarterback. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 14, 2026 - For Episode 1,835 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why he thinks Rico Dowdle could be an upgrade over Kenneth Gainwell in the running back room. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 13, 2026 - For Episode 1,835 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the difficult spot Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson is in behind Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle on the depth chart. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 13, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 106 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers agreeing to terms with free agent S Jaquan Brisker on Thursday. We go over Bricker's best fit in the Steelers' defense, his contract, injury history, and his pros and cons after four NFL seasons. With Brisker now in Pittsburgh, along with a few other new secondary players, Alex and I discuss Steelers veteran DB Jalen Ramsey and his status with the team. We go over why Friday the 13th is a big day for the Steelers and Ramsey when it comes to commitment level related to his contract. We discuss the plausibility of Ramsey being cut or traded by 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Several more of the Steelers 2026 unrestricted free agents have now found new homes as WR Calvin Austin III, TE Connor Heyward, and S Miles Killebrew all agreed to terms with new teams on Thursday. We go over the details related to the loss of those three players during this Friday show. With free agent QB Kyler Murray signing with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Alex and I discuss Pittsburgh being the only realistic landing spot for QB Aaron Rodgers this offseason. We discuss Rodgers' potential contract with the Steelers should he indeed re-sign with the team this offseason. Later in this show, Alex and I revisit the finer details of the one-year contract extension that Steelers DT Cameron Heyward signed this past week. Specifically, Alex and I look at the financial details related to the 2027 contract year for Heyward. During this Friday show, Alex and I learn of another Steelers' pre-draft visitor. We discuss that player briefly. We also go over where several members of the Steelers scouting department have been spotted at various pro days this past week. This 67-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 12, 2026 - For Episode 1,834 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the Michael Pittman Jr. trade is a clear win for the Steelers by moving down just 16 spots late in the draft, even if the extension is a bit much. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 12 – Ep. 93: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss the first week of free agency and the Steelers' various additions, losses, and retained players. Next, we sift through the Patrick Queen rumors and try to decipher if there is any credence to the idea. We also try to answer the question of how to replace him if he does end up getting traded. Finally we discuss the latest Will Howard hype in Pittsburgh and debate whether it's real or not. To end the show, we answer a listener question about how free agency shifted draft needs. Thank you for joining us for this 38-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 11, 2026 - For Episode 1,833 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora shares the concern over the Steelers not maximizing the initial wave of free agency. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 11, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 105 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Baltimore Ravens reneging on their trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for EDGE Maxx Crosby because of a failed physical. We have quite a bit to say on that topic. The Ravens have since decided to sign former Cincinnati Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson as an unrestricted free agent, so Alex and I obviously have comments on that AFC North transaction. The Steelers agreed to terms with P Cameron Johnston and S Darnell Savage to cheap one-year contracts on Tuesday, so Alex and I go over the additions of those two players. We also discuss the projected contract numbers for both players. Alex and I then proceed to discuss the erroneous report on Tuesday night concerning the Steelers agreeing to terms with untendered free agent Dallas Cowboys OL Brock Hoffman. We discuss Jordan Schultz deleting that report and the chances of the Steelers still being able to get Hoffman signed after the start of the new league year. Steelers DT Cameron Heyward was in the news on Tuesday thanks to him getting a one-year extension from the team. Alex and I go over the finer details related to Heyward's contract extension and how it essentially was just the veteran defensive linemen receiving a $2 million raise for the 2026 season. We also discuss Heyward's 2026 salary cap number decreasing by nearly $5.5 million and why that happened. While several contract details related to newly signed players have yet to surface, I give a rough estimate at where the Steelers currently sit when it comes to salary cap space based on several educated guesses. Later in this show, Alex and I discuss where the Steelers currently sit on the 2027 compensatory draft pick standings. We talk about how the Steelers might exit this offseason with just one compensatory draft pick ultimately being awarded to the team a year from now. This 83-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 10, 2026 - For Episode 1,832 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says that the big splashes on the first day of the legal tampering window hopefully don't block the Steelers from swinging big at WR or CB in the draft. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 10, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 104 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the additions the Pittsburgh Steelers made on Monday, the first day of the 2026 legal tampering period. Alex and I talk quite extensively about the Steelers trading for WR Michael Pittman Jr. and their signings of CB Jamel Dean and RB Rico Dowdle. We go over what is known about the contracts given to all three players and what we have seen on tape from all of them. We also grade each of the player additions. The Steelers also re-signed CB Asante Samuel Jr., ILB Cole Holcomb and DL Esezi Otomewo on Monday so we talk about all three of those new deals during this show. The Steelers also lost three of their own free agents on Monday in G Isaac Seumalo, RB Kenneth Gainwell, and CB James Pierre. We discuss the three deals those players signed with new teams during this show. Alex and I move forward to discuss the positions the Steelers might target as they move forward into the legal tampering period. We also go over a few individual players the team might consider signing. There’s been a lot of recent smoke concerning the Dallas Cowboys possibly wanting to trade for Steelers ILB Patrick Queen, so Alex and I address that topic during this show. We go over why the Steelers might be willing to trade Queen, what they might be looking for as compensation for him, and what the team's plan might be if he's ultimately dealt before March 15. The Steelers officially received their 2026 compensatory draft picks on Monday, so Alex and I recap those. We also address where the Steelers stand right now as far as 2027 compensatory draft pick values go as we head into Tuesday. The Baltimore Ravens have lost quite a few of their own free agents so far, so Alex and I address that topic. We also address why Steelers C Zach Frazier and TE Darnell Washington are pretty happy with what they both observed on Monday. This 90-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 9, 2026 - For Episode 1,831 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle reacts to the Steelers' two big moves to start the 2026 legal tampering period and what it means for their draft plans. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 9, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 103 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly re-signing two of their own unrestricted free agents in CB Asante Samuel Jr. and ILB Cole Holcomb. We go over the reported contract terms for each player and discuss if the Holcomb re-signing could result in ILB Malik Harrison being cut soon. It sounds like free agent CB James Pierre might have a healthy market should the Steelers not re-sign him by Wednesday afternoon, so we discuss that bit of news that came in on Sunday. The Baltimore Ravens are trading for former Las Vegas Raiders EDGE Maxx Crosby as of this weekend, so Alex and I discuss the compensation given and whether that was a good decision made by the AFC North team. The cornerback position group appears set to have a new APY leader by the middle of the week and with that expected to happen, Alex and I discuss what that will likely mean when it comes to an offseason contract extension for CB Joey Porter Jr. We go over Porter's perceived market value floor entering the start of the NFL league year. We also discuss the career earnings for Porter's father, Joey Porter Sr. The annual NFL free agent tampering period gets underway on Monday at noon and because of that, there's a lot of news to pass along related to several teams. We go over the headlines of trades and re-signings that we know about while this show was being recorded. Alex and I discuss whether the Steelers will ultimately restructure the contract of OLB T.J. Watt this offseason and the pros and cons related to that topic. We also discuss when a Watt restructuring will likely happen this offseason if it even happens at all. Alex and I close this episode out by going over several high-profile players around the NFL that we will be watching closely throughout the next few days when it comes to the legal NFLK free agent tampering period and beyond. This 54-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 8, 2026 - For Episode 1,830 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about why the safety position could be a key focus for the Steelers in free agency. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 7, 2026 - For Episode 1,829 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why he expects the Steelers to target an offensive tackle early in the 2026 NFL Draft. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 6, 2026 - For Episode 1,828 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora wonders what Aaron Rodgers' motivation was for his Wednesday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 6, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 102 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers officially parting ways with TE Jonnu Smith on Wednesday. We review what went wrong during Smith's one season in Pittsburgh and possibly why. Will the steelers cut ILB Malik Harrison prior to Wednesday and they don't, does that mean he is sure to be on the 53-man roster in 2026? We address his situation with the start of the 2026 league year getting close. QB Aaron Rodgers was a guest on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, so Alex and I recap all that the veteran quarterback said and didn’t say during that long appearance. We go over Rodgers not yet making his decision on his 2026 status and what all he hoped to accomplish as part of his Wednesday interview. We also review what Rodgers had to say on Wednesday about new Steelers HC Mike McCarthy and QB Will Howard during his long interview. Should we be concerned if Rodgers hasn’t made his thoughts known for 2026 by Monday, or Wednesday? Alex and I discuss that aspect of this second waiting game with the veteran quarterback. Will the Steelers show any interest in possibly signing soon-to-be free agent QB Malik Willis next week? As we wait for the answer to that question, Alex and I discuss the perceived market value of Willis based on a recent projection by former NFL agent Joel Corry of CBS Sports. On the heels of Alex releasing his free agent wish list for the Steelers for 2026, we go over all of his choices. We discuss the projected market prices for several of the players on his list and I add in the few other free agent players I think the Steelers should pursue starting next week. Late in this Friday show, Alex and I get the news that the Steelers have their first pre-draft visitor, former Miami OT Markel Bell, in for the 2026 offseason. We make sure to review that news in addition to the Friday morning news of the Las Vegas Raiders planning to cut QB Geno Smith next week. This 108-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this episode by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 5, 2026 - For Episode 1,827 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney doubles down on it being time for the Steelers to make the decision for Aaron Rodgers and move on in free agency. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 5 – Ep. 92: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss all the latest on Aaron Rodgers from his appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, including a ringing endorsement for the Will Howard hype that's been reverberating around Pittsburgh all offseason. Next, we each give three takeaways from the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine after spending the week in Indianapolis. We also preview free agency including the possibility of trades, positions to target, quarterbacks of interest and more. To end the show, we answer a listener question about the need at offensive tackle. Thank you for joining us for this 42-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 4, 2026 - For Episode 1,826 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses why it's so unfortunate OT Broderick Jones suffered a significant neck injury, cutting short a promising 2025 campaign. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 4, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 101 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the latest news concerning Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin III, who has now switched agents ahead of the start of the 2026 league year. We also briefly discuss the Steelers officially parting ways with T Calvin Anderson on Monday. With Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray driving the NFL news cycle on Tuesday thanks to him being officially released in less than week, Alex and I have a long discussion about him as it relates to him possibly being a cheap quarterback option for the Steelers , should the team ultimately not bring back QB Aaron Rodgers for whatever reason. Warren Sharp recently had a very informational post and video dedicated to Murray and his play since 2022, so Alex and I make sure to cover all of that detailed data during this show. We discuss the pros and cons related to Murray moving forward past his upcoming release and we also look ahead to the Miami Dolphins likely releasing QB Tua Tagovailoa in the coming days. Alex and I have a long discussion about what I would do at the quarterback position this offseason if I were GM Omar Khan. I lay out how I would make a serious trade inquiry for San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones and why. We look at diverse types of trade compensation when it comes to Jones, one of which includes Steelers OLB Nick Herbig as part of a package. Alex gives his thoughts on what I would do when it comes to looking into Jones's availability and we make sure to include the upcoming availability of Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis in free agency as part of our discussions. With several players on the Steelers set to become free agents next week, Alex and I go over his stay or leave predictions for every player on that list. Alex and I actually have different predictions when it comes to several soon-to-be free agents on that lengthy list. Later in this Wednesday show, Alex and I discuss the breaking news that the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to trade CB Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams at the start of the 2026 league year. This 114-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this episode by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 3, 2026 - For Episode 1,825 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney tries to make sense of the Steelers' combine meetings as it pertains to their draft plans. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 2, 2026 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. ⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 2, 2026 - For Episode 1,824 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle notes a curious observation from the Steelers' formal combine meetings. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 2, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 100 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers being poised to part ways with T Calvin Anderson by the start of the 2026 NFL year. We discuss the cap savings related to Anderson being released and why such a decision is likely to be made now with him. A Monday morning report indicated that Steelers T Broderick Jones needed neck fusion surgery following his 2025 injury, so Alex and I discuss that news update. We also address the upcoming fifth-year option decision the Steelers have when it comes to Jones, and we go over the amount that 2027 is now scheduled to cost. With Anderson being cut and Jones dealing with a neck issue, Alex and I address the probability and plausibility related to the Steelers addressing the tackle position in either free agency, the draft, or both. We also talk about the likelihood of the Steelers selecting both a guard and tackle in the first four rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. The NFL released the 2026 salary cap number over the weekend, so Alex and I make sure to cover that big news during this show. With the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine now wrapped up as of Monday morning, Alex and I recap the entire event starting with the safety, cornerback, and tight end groups. We go over how enticing this year's safety class appears to be with the combine now over with. As part of our combine positional group recaps, Alex and I spend some extra time discussing the outlook of former Arkansas QB Taylen Green, who posted a phenomenal athletic testing profile over the weekend. Alex and I discuss the wide receivers, tight ends, running backs, and offensive linemen groups from this year's combine as well. Is there much to do about the combine meeting and interviews related to USC WR Makai Lemon? Did his draft stock really drop based on the weekend reports concerning his team meetings and podium interview? We spend a little time attempting to answer those questions about him during this show. Alex and I go over some of our global takeaways concerning the Steelers as it relates to the combine process. This 112-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this episode by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 1, 2026 - For Episode 1,823 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander talks about a rule change she would like to see the NFL make this year regarding the legal tampering period. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 27, 2026 - For Episode 1,822 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark argues why the Steelers should be willing to trade up if Caleb Downs or Sonny Styles falls in the 2026 NFL Draft. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 27, 2026 - For Episode 1,821 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the hire of new Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Crossman and why he has reservations about Mike McCarthy's decision. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 27, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 99 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers when it comes to the Thursday leaked NFLPA report card for 2026. We go over the grades the Steelers received on that report card in various categories and much more. On the heels of the leaked NFLPA report on Thursday, and with Mike Tomlin no longer the team's head coach, Alex and I discuss what kind of draw the Steelers currently have when it comes to the team attempting to sign unrestricted free agents in the near future. The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is well underway in Indianapolis, IN and with the first day of on-the-field testing now completed, Alex and I recap what stood out on Thursday when it comes to the defensive line, edge, and linebacker groups. We discuss how deep a few of those position groups seem to be this year and we go over several individual performances from players on Thursday. Alex and I look ahead to the Friday position groups at the scouting combine and that means we preview the cornerbacks, safeties, and tight ends during this Friday show. We discuss several players we will have our eyes on later on Friday. With the draft hopeful quarterbacks and wide receivers talking to the media on Friday morning at the scouting combine, Alex and recap the players that the Steelers have had formal and informal meetings with so far. Could and should the Steelers look into trading for Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. during the next eight weeks? We discuss that question and also go over the plausibility and probability of such a trade coming to fruition. Alex and I talk about what would be acceptable trade compensation from the Steelers should the Jaguars indeed be willing to trade Thomas in the coming weeks. The Dallas Cowboys have now officially placed the franchise tag on former Steelers WR George Pickens, so Alex and I discuss that bit of news later in this Friday show. This 93-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end this episode by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 26, 2025 - For Episode 1,820 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says that Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan must remain aggressive via trades, particularly in the NFL Draft and move up for a high-end talent at a position of need. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 25, 2026 - For Episode 1,819 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora gives RB Kenneth Gainwell his due praise for extreme durability, a trait that raises his value to Pittsburgh and others. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 25, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 98 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the several things that Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan had to say on Tuesday during his multiple press conferences and interviews that took place at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Khan talked about the latest timeline and status of free agent QB Aaron Rodgers on Tuesday in addition to mentioning how excited the team is to continue working with QB Will Howard this offseason. We wrap up everything that Khan had to say about the quarterback position for 2026 and beyond to get this episode started. Khan made it relatively clear that veteran DB Jalen Ramsey will likely remain with the Steelers in 2026, so Alex and I discuss his Tuesday comments related to that topic. We also address what Khan had to say about the injury rehab of T Broderick Jones and the possibility that he might be ready for the start of training camp. Khan talked a little about several current Steelers players on Tuesday so we run through what he had to say about WR Roman Wilson, RB Kaleb Johnson, TE Darnell Washington, TE Pat Freiermuth, ILB Patrick Queen, G Spencer Anderson, T Dylan Cook, CB James Pierre, CB Asante Samuel Jr., RB Kenneth Gainwell, S DeShon Elliott, OLB Nick Herbig, and several others. K Chris Boswell certainly could be a player the Steelers choose to sign to contract extension this offseason, so Alex and I discuss his market value on the heels of Dallas Cowboys K Brandon Aubrey also looking to rest the kicker market this offseason. Alex and I go over the latest free agent market value reports of Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis in addition to what it might now take in trade compensation to acquire San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones. The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly looking to entertain trade offers for DT Javon Hargrave, according to a Tuesday report, so Alex and I go over that topic briefly and the chances of his returning to the Steelers this offseason. The Baltimore Ravens are now claiming a victory over the Steelers in 2025, so we go over that topic briefly in this show. Alex and I wrap up this show talking about known combine interviews the Steelers have had so far with players as of Tuesday morning. This 95-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 24, 2026 - For Episode 1,818 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney highlights one underrated pending free agent in DL Esezi Otomewo that the Steelers should bring back. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 23, 2026 - For Episode 1,817 this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle reasons why Ty Simpson shouldn't be discounted as Pittsburgh's first-round option. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 23, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 97 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the start of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine this week. With Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan set to have his annual combine media sessions this week, Alex and I go over several questions we hope he gets asked during his multiple interviews while he is in Indianapolis, IN. As for the rest of things related to the NFL's annual scouting combine, Alex and I preview several things we will be looking for throughout this coming week. We go over several position groups and individual players we hope to learn more about throughout the week of the combine activities and interviews. Alex recently completed a draft profile on former North Dakota State QB Cole Payton, so we discuss his initial thoughts on that player ahead of the scouting combine getting underway this week. We also discuss a few other quarterbacks at this year's scouting combine that the Steelers could potentially study more thoroughly. With Steelers S DeShon Elliott coming off a significant injury he sustained during the 2025 season, Alex and I discuss his potential future with the team moving forward past the start of the 2026 league year in March. With Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell being one of the team's top unrestricted free agents this offseason, Alex and I revisit his dollar value on the heels of the Dallas Cowboys re-signing RB Javonte Williams to a three-year, $24 million contract over the weekend. Later in this episode, Alex and I go over his recent post on the types of players the Steelers should be looking to add to their offseason roster and why. Is there any chance that S Minkah Fitzpatrick lands back with the Steelers this offseason? We address that question later in this show and under the assumption that the Miami Dolphins will ultimately cut Fitzpatrick. This 100-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end thus show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 22, 2026 - For Episode 1,816 this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains that some of the most important parts of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will be happening off screen. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 21, 2026 - For Episode 1,815 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why he thinks the Steelers need to make a splash move this offseason. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 20, 2026 - For Episode 1,814 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the sad reality of the Steelers losing more members of its storied Steel Curtain and 1970s dynasty. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 20, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 96 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the recent passing of former Pittsburgh Steelers S Mike Wagner. We pay our respects to Wagner and discuss how underrated of a player he was for the Steelers during his career. Alex and I then go over the latest reports concerning the possible return of Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers for the 2026 season. We also discuss the possible paths the Steelers might take when it comes to the quarterback position for 2026 should Rodgers ultimately decide to not re-sign this offseason. Steelers HC Mike McCarthy did a Friday morning interview with a radio station in Green Bay, so Alex and I make sure to recap the notable things he had to say about Rodgers and the team's 2026 training camp. Is it plausible that the Steelers might select an offensive lineman in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft? Alex and I tackle that question and as part of that, we discuss Penn State G Olaivavega Ioane as a very plausible option for the Steelers at 21st overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Alex and I discuss the possibility of the Steelers trading up in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. We also go over what we know so far about Alabama QB Ty Simpson on the heels of Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network discussing the quarterback during his Thursday conference call with the media. Jeremiah also had a few other notable answers to questions on Thursday that Alex and I quickly go over. Our Jeremiah Pike recently completed a study of wide receivers that McCarthy has drafted since being an NFL head coach and so Alex and I go over his findings. On the heels of Alex writing about Steelers ILB Payton Wilson this past week, we discuss his concerns and future heading into 2026, which will be his third NFL season. This 89-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end thus show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 19, 2026 - For Episode 1,813 this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says the Steelers should steer clear of Tyreek Hill in free agency, regardless of the likely bargain price tag. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 19 – Ep. 91: For this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle go down the list of cut candidates and discuss what the Steelers should do with them. Next, we preview the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine and what questions we would like answered by Omar Khan. For the last topic, we discuss some trade ideas proposed by ESPN and other national media folk. To end the show, we answer a listener question about Aaron Rodgers. Thank you for joining us for this 36-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 18, 2026 - For Episode 1,812 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses why the Steelers addressing the secondary in the first round could make as much sense as quarterback or wide receiver. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 18, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 95 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the NFL Scouting Combine speaking schedule for Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan. On the heels of the Miami Dolphins making several early offseason cuts, Alex and I discuss if we think the Steelers should pursue any of the notable names on that list and that includes WR Tyreek Hill and G James Daniels. Former Steelers wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders to couch their wide receivers, so Alex and I discuss that news in addition to former Steelers WR Robert Woods announcing his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. The Athletic released their 150 top unrestricted free agent list for the offseason on Wednesday so Alex and I spend a lot of time on that subject. We go over the Steelers unrestricted free agents that made that list of 150 players and their early projected contract values for each. We also discuss several other soon-to-be unrestricted free agents on that top 150 list that the Steelers might ultimately have some offseason interest in. Alex and I discuss the value of CB James Pierre heading into free agency and if he deserves to be ranked in a top 150 list. Alex released his first official Steelers mock draft of the 2026 offseason since our last show, so we go over each of the 12 selections he has for Pittsburgh. We go over the biggest pushbacks that Alex has received for that first mock draft as well. Is former LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier easily the third-best quarterback in the 2026 draft class? Alex and I discuss his 2025 and 2024 seasons at LSU along with a few of his passing stats. This 106-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we end thus show by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 17, 2026 - For Episode 1,811 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney makes the case for why LG Isaac Seumalo must be re-signed. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 16, 2026 - Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on YouTube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream every other Monday from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one. If you missed it live, you can check an archive below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. ⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices