https://steelersdepot.com/ Pittsburgh Steelers blog featuring news, discussion & merchandise! Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:26:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://steelersdepot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cropped-favicon-512x512-1-32x32.png https://steelersdepot.com/ 32 32 199681879 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/get-your-cameras-ready-mike-tomlin-previews-good-on-good-steelers-bengals-matchup/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/get-your-cameras-ready-mike-tomlin-previews-good-on-good-steelers-bengals-matchup/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:30:51 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969754 He might not be part of the AFC North rivalry anymore, but former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is amped up for the Week 10 Sunday Night Football matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cinicinnati Bengals. Thanks to a 34-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday in Madrid, the Bengals are 6-2 and have […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/get-your-cameras-ready-mike-tomlin-previews-good-on-good-steelers-bengals-matchup/feed/ 0 969754 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/not-a-disaster-max-iheanachor-showing-what-you-want-to-see-from-rookie-ot-palazzolo-says/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/not-a-disaster-max-iheanachor-showing-what-you-want-to-see-from-rookie-ot-palazzolo-says/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:00:33 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969542 Outside of a couple of games, you haven’t heard much about Steelers rookie OL Max Iheanachor. That’s a good thing. It’s rare for an offensive lineman to get singled out for positive reasons. Usually, you’ll see him on the screen when he commits a penalty or loses a rep for a sack. While Iheanachor has […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/not-a-disaster-max-iheanachor-showing-what-you-want-to-see-from-rookie-ot-palazzolo-says/feed/ 1 969542 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/steelers-will-see-familiar-face-in-week-14-after-jaguars-make-splash-trade/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/steelers-will-see-familiar-face-in-week-14-after-jaguars-make-splash-trade/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:25:28 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969748 The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 14 road trip to Jacksonville just got much more difficult. The Jaguars, who are 6-2 and look like one of the best teams in football, made a splash trade Monday morning one day ahead of the trade deadline, landing former All-Pro safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons. According to […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/steelers-will-see-familiar-face-in-week-14-after-jaguars-make-splash-trade/feed/ 4 969748 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/kind-of-how-we-played-chris-hoke-explains-why-steelers-defensive-line-is-playing-so-much-better/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/kind-of-how-we-played-chris-hoke-explains-why-steelers-defensive-line-is-playing-so-much-better/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:00:37 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969554 Even down two, including Derrick Harmon, the Steelers’ defensive line has stepped up. Former Steelers DL Chris Hoke explained why. After years of inconsistency, he is finally seeing what he’s clamored for. Whether it’s the new faces or the old, under the new coaching staff, he is seeing the unit do the right things. Now […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/kind-of-how-we-played-chris-hoke-explains-why-steelers-defensive-line-is-playing-so-much-better/feed/ 0 969554 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/steelers-stock-watch-2026-ol-spencer-anderson-4/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/steelers-stock-watch-2026-ol-spencer-anderson-4/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:00:25 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969327 Player: OL Spencer Anderson Stock Value: Up Reasoning: What some speculated may be a one-off, gameplan-specific thing for Spencer Anderson has proven false in recent weeks. By now, it’s clear that the Steelers have resurrected the tackle-eligible, or jumbo, package with an extra lineman. Anderson served well in that role last year, and he is doing […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/steelers-stock-watch-2026-ol-spencer-anderson-4/feed/ 0 969327 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/almost-an-expectation-why-its-become-a-joy-for-steelers-ol-to-block-for-jaylen-warren/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/almost-an-expectation-why-its-become-a-joy-for-steelers-ol-to-block-for-jaylen-warren/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:20:35 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969553 While Jaylen Warren loves running behind the Steelers’ offensive line, those linemen prove the feeling is mutual. Just about every lineman will tell you they’d rather run block than pass protect—it’s the more proactive position. But run blocking takes on another dimension when you feel like every play is going to work. That’s how the […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/almost-an-expectation-why-its-become-a-joy-for-steelers-ol-to-block-for-jaylen-warren/feed/ 2 969553 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/recurring-issues-bengals-beat-writer-still-thinks-they-need-to-be-buyers-at-trade-deadline/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/recurring-issues-bengals-beat-writer-still-thinks-they-need-to-be-buyers-at-trade-deadline/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:40:03 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969544 While the Bengals at 6-2 remain well-positioned to make a run for the AFC North and more, they may yet need additional help. Despite all the hype about how vastly the defense should be improved, they have merely gone from one of the very worst in the league to just pedestrian, with some particular areas […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/recurring-issues-bengals-beat-writer-still-thinks-they-need-to-be-buyers-at-trade-deadline/feed/ 1 969544 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/have-steelers-found-a-sustainable-formula-to-make-playoff-run/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/have-steelers-found-a-sustainable-formula-to-make-playoff-run/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:00:44 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969314 Have the Steelers found a sustainable winning formula to make a playoff run? In case you haven’t heard, the Steelers haven’t won a playoff game in over a decade—maybe it’s time to snap that streak. Sitting at 6-2 halfway through the season, they lead the AFC North. Should they beat the Bengals in Week 10, […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/have-steelers-found-a-sustainable-formula-to-make-playoff-run/feed/ 2 969314 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/three-standout-stats-fueling-the-steelers-season/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/three-standout-stats-fueling-the-steelers-season/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:03 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969722 The best stat of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first eight games is their record. Sitting at 6-2 is just about as good as anyone predicted (our Dave Bryan nailed that belief) at the bye week. But there’s three stats below the surface fueling that excellent start. Here’s three to know. 1. Jaylen Warren’s 5.9 YPC Warren’s […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/three-standout-stats-fueling-the-steelers-season/feed/ 25 969722 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/mike-tomlin-gives-formula-to-slow-down-bengals-passing-attack/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/mike-tomlin-gives-formula-to-slow-down-bengals-passing-attack/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:19:54 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969739 The Cincinnati Bengals boast one of the best passing attacks in football, and the Pittsburgh Steelers will be tasked with slowing it down next week in order to remain on top of the AFC North. Led by QB Joe Burrow and WRs Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the Bengals have scored at least 30 points […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/mike-tomlin-gives-formula-to-slow-down-bengals-passing-attack/feed/ 32 969739 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/depot-after-dark-bleier-recalls-super-bowl-touchdown-steelers-educate-middle-schoolers-wilson-passed-over-for-hc-job/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/depot-after-dark-bleier-recalls-super-bowl-touchdown-steelers-educate-middle-schoolers-wilson-passed-over-for-hc-job/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 02:00:30 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969719 A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Nov. 8. BLEIER RECALLS SUPER BOWL TOUCHDOWN Ahead of Veteran’s Day, former Pittsburgh Steelers RB and Vietnam War veteran Rocky […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/depot-after-dark-bleier-recalls-super-bowl-touchdown-steelers-educate-middle-schoolers-wilson-passed-over-for-hc-job/feed/ 0 969719 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/dulac-provides-insight-on-steelers-trade-deadline-plans/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/dulac-provides-insight-on-steelers-trade-deadline-plans/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 01:25:45 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969730 With the NFL Trade Deadline coming up in just a few days, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been mentioned as a team to watch when it comes to acquiring a wide receiver. On Sunday, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette threw some cold water on that idea, though he provided some insight on what the Steelers […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/dulac-provides-insight-on-steelers-trade-deadline-plans/feed/ 26 969730 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/could-the-steelers-mike-mccarthy-look-for-a-potential-reunion-at-trade-deadline/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/could-the-steelers-mike-mccarthy-look-for-a-potential-reunion-at-trade-deadline/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:41 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969720 The NFL Trade Deadline is in just a few days on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m., and the 6-2 Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to be buyers. The extent to which the Steelers will buy remains to be seen, and there are a few players that the team or head coach Mike McCarthy are familiar with who […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/could-the-steelers-mike-mccarthy-look-for-a-potential-reunion-at-trade-deadline/feed/ 24 969720 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/listen-the-terrible-take-episode-2075/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/listen-the-terrible-take-episode-2075/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:30:29 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969717 Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week, every weekday at 5 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/listen-the-terrible-take-episode-2075/feed/ 0 969717 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/the-afc-north-looks-like-a-two-horse-race-and-next-week-has-major-implications/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/the-afc-north-looks-like-a-two-horse-race-and-next-week-has-major-implications/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:15:23 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969710 After the Cleveland Browns’ overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, it’s hard to envision them climbing back into the AFC North title race. The same goes for the 4-5 Baltimore Ravens, who won’t have Lamar Jackson until potentially late in the season. That leaves the 6-2 Pittsburgh Steelers and 6-2 Cincinnati Bengals […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/the-afc-north-looks-like-a-two-horse-race-and-next-week-has-major-implications/feed/ 16 969710 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/adam-schefters-latest-josh-downs-report-may-have-given-a-hint-to-his-trade-destination/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/adam-schefters-latest-josh-downs-report-may-have-given-a-hint-to-his-trade-destination/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:00:58 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969693 The Pittsburgh Steelers have been connected to Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs since he requested a trade. For a Steelers team that needs receiver help, Downs is one of the best available, but he’s drawn plenty of interest elsewhere. On ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown today, ESPN’s Adam Schefter named Downs as a player likely to […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/adam-schefters-latest-josh-downs-report-may-have-given-a-hint-to-his-trade-destination/feed/ 54 969693 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/steelers-open-as-underdogs-to-surging-bengals-in-week-10/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/steelers-open-as-underdogs-to-surging-bengals-in-week-10/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:48:41 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969711 The Pittsburgh Steelers opened as 3.5-point underdogs to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10, per the consensus odds on VSiN. While both teams have won four games in a row, the Steelers are coming off a bye in Week 9, while the Bengals picked up a win over the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid and will […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/steelers-open-as-underdogs-to-surging-bengals-in-week-10/feed/ 40 969711 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/afc-north-week-9-standings-bengals-ravens-continue-going-in-opposite-directions/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/afc-north-week-9-standings-bengals-ravens-continue-going-in-opposite-directions/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:33:12 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969698 The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t play in Week 9, the only AFC North team with a bye this week. The Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals played standalone games, while the Cleveland Browns battled the New Orleans Saints in the 1:00 p.m. window. The Ravens and Browns lost while the Bengals picked up a big win over […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/afc-north-week-9-standings-bengals-ravens-continue-going-in-opposite-directions/feed/ 3 969698 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/analyst-believes-steelers-can-still-unlock-dk-metcalfs-full-potential/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/analyst-believes-steelers-can-still-unlock-dk-metcalfs-full-potential/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:00:33 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969699 The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t gotten the production they expect from WR DK Metcalf this season. Drops have been a major issue, and Metcalf’s inconsistent hands were on display in Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns, when a drop led to an interception. But NFL Media’s Bucky Brooks doesn’t think Metcalf is beyond repair and believes […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/analyst-believes-steelers-can-still-unlock-dk-metcalfs-full-potential/feed/ 14 969699 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/you-already-have-me-legacy-of-young-girl-who-inspired-steelers-is-still-going-strong/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/you-already-have-me-legacy-of-young-girl-who-inspired-steelers-is-still-going-strong/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:00:14 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=969679 A preening sun illuminated trees in their glory. The leaves’ striking autumn colors added to a backdrop that looked like something out of a painting. The spectacular scene also conveyed a vastness that is fitting for Bedford County. There are stretches where Acrisure Stadium could fit comfortably between homes that are about 110 miles southeast […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/you-already-have-me-legacy-of-young-girl-who-inspired-steelers-is-still-going-strong/feed/ 10 969679