Steelers Podcast - The Terrible Podcast

June 5, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 143 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Thursday night episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the big news earlier in the afternoon that free agent QB Aaron Rodgers will finally sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Alex and I go over our immediate reactions to the Rodgers' news breaking on Thursday and how glad we are this stage of the courtship is finally over with. We talk about how Rodgers will now at least be present for the Steelers mandatory minicamp next week and the positives related to that. Alex and I go over what Rodgers brings to the Steelers and that includes both positive and negative things. We discuss whether Rodgers and the rest of the Steelers offense can limit the amount of quarterback sacks and turnovers. Alex and I then address the expectations of the 2025 Steelers now that the team will have Rodgers at quarterback. While the money related to the Rodgers one-year contract he will reportedly sign is not yet known, we speculate what that might ultimately be. This show is focused only on the Rodgers' news, and we will have a regular full show on Friday morning. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 2025 - For Episode 1,554 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney says the position battle at punter between Cameron Johnston and Corliss Waitman will be well worth watching this summer. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 4, 2025 - For Episode 1,553 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Steelers' silver lining to QB Aaron Rodgers missing the team's OTA practice sessions and how it benefits the rest of the depth chart. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 4, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 142 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the release of the Pittsburgh Steelers official 2025 training camp schedule. We go over key dates in training camp and much more. Steelers TE Donald Parham Jr. reportedly sustained an Achilles' injury on Tuesday, so we discuss what that means for him and the team. We also discuss the Steelers now seemingly being back in play to trade for Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith as of Tuesday evening. We go over our thoughts on whether Smith is worth trading for, what the compensation should be and if he should have his contract increased and extended into at least 2026. The Steelers are reportedly bringing in former Jacksonville Jaguars WR Gabe Davis in for a visit this week, so Alex and I discuss that news some. We talk about whether Davis would fit in with the offense, what his role would be, and if both of us would be for the team signing him. Alex and I then discuss how much better, if any, the Steelers would be if they were to add both Smith and Davis this offseason on the heels of the team trading away WR George Pickens several weeks ago. With the second week of OTA practices now underway as of Tuesday, Alex and I discuss several things related to that topic. We go over TE Darnell Washington reportedly dropping some weight, ILB Cole Holcomb reportedly being back fully healthy and much more. We go over who was not present for the Tuesday OTA practice as well. Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger attempted to clear the air some regarding his current and past relationship with QB Mason Rudolph during his latest podcast episode, so Alex and I go over what he had to say on that topic. We also do a small exercise related to what pick the Steelers could have made instead of Rudolph during the 2018 NFL Draft that might have appeased Roethlisberger at the time. This 87-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 3 – Ep. 58: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark discuss the latest news on the Steelers' search for an additional playmaker on offense including Adam Schefter's report that the Steelers would be hosting Gabe Davis for a visit this week. We discuss whether we like that idea and what it would mean for the rest of the WR room and the roster as a whole. For the second topic, we discuss Albert Breer's theory of why the Steelers didn't draft Shedeur Sanders and what Mike Tomlin has to do with it. We also go off on a tangent about the Steelers' overall vision for the QB position as a whole. We then discuss positive buzz on both Broderick Jones and Darnell Washington before answering a pair of listener questions. We also get a live reaction on air to Schefter walking back his report that the Steelers were out on Jonnu Smith and saying the talks are still alive. 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

June 3, 2025 - For Episode 1,552 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says the Steelers' ILB room all of a sudden looks quite strong from a depth and talent perspective. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 2, 2025 - 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

June 2, 2025 - For Episode 1,551 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says Zach Frazier deserves more credit for his rookie season and what that means for the Steelers' O-line moving forward. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 2, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 141 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about today being June 2 and the significance that the date has around the NFL. The Steelers parted ways with UDFA rookie DL Blake Mangelson over the weekend, so we make sure to hit that bit of team news briefly. The Steelers’ second set of OTA practices will take place this week, so Alex and I go over a few things we are hoping to learn over the course of the three-day session. Agent Drew Rosenhaus has now weighed in on the situation with one of his clients, Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith, on the heels of the player being linked to the Steelers as a possible trade candidate. We go over what Rosenhaus said and the likelihood that Smith remains with the Dolphins. New Steelers WR Robert Woods made some interesting comments last week so Alex and I go over what he said and the possible impact he might have in 2025 with the Steelers. How much longer might it take for the Steelers to get OLB T.J. Watt signed to a contract extension? Alex and I go over his current situation on the heels of him skipping the first set of OTA practices last week. This 74-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 1, 2025 - For Episode 1,550 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander considers whether Steelers OC Arthur Smith will really have all the personnel he needs to run his preferred offensive scheme in 2025. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2025 - For Episode 1,549 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses why he thinks it will be hard for the Steelers to acquire a playmaker of note before the season. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2025 - For Episode 1,548 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora says the Steelers' offensive line has plenty of questions that need answering in 2025. But they also have one key answer that was lacking in previous offseasons. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 140 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to the Thursday report concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers possibly being interested in trading for Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith. We go over the specifics of that report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, how Smith would fit with the Steelers and the likelihood of such a trade ultimately happening. Alex and I discuss Steelers TE Connor Heyward and his chances of making the 53-man roster again this year on the heels of the Thursday report concerning the possible addition of Smith. Another Thursday report by Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports indicated that the Steelers are looking to add another playmaker on offense this offseason. We drill down that report some as well early in this show. The Steelers wrapped up their first set of OTA practices on Thursday so with that, Alex and I discuss a few things we think we learned over the course of the previous three days. We discuss T Broderick Jones and his weight comments, how he is settling in on the left side for starters. We also discuss the latest concerning DL DeMarvin Leal and how it sounds like he might have put on some weight this offseason. We discuss the tough road that Leal has this offseason when it comes to him being able to make the 53-man roster. Is Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. primed for a big 2025 season? We go over his 2025 outlook and some of the things he said this week during the team's first OTA practices. We also discuss new Steelers CB Darius Slay talking about training with some of the other cornerbacks this summer outside of Pittsburgh. We go over several other player quates and tidbits to come out of the first week of OTA practices to wrap up that portion of the show. We also discuss OLB T.J. Watt continuing to stay away because of his ongoing contract situation. NFL financial experts Joel Corry and Andrew Brandt recently weighed in on the integrity of the league's salary cap, so we go over a few suggestions that both have now made known. This 81-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2025 - For Episode 1,547 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney is already buying the early hype on Broderick Jones entering Year 3 in his move back to left tackle. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2025 - For Episode 1,546 on this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora explains why it's a mistake for the Pittsburgh Steelers to delay retiring QB Terry Bradshaw's jersey number and the good that would come from a ceremony. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 139 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers signing rookie WR Montana Lemonious-Craig on Tuesday and how that now means the team has 91 players under contract. We also quickly go over the one-year contract that RB Trey Sermon recently signed in addition to the small signing bonuses that two other rookies reportedly received. The Steelers’ first day of OTA practices took place on Tuesday so Alex and I go over everything notable from that momentous event. We discuss the four veteran players, OLB T.J. Watt, WR DK Metcalf, CB Darius Slay, and G Isaac Seumalo, that were reportedly absent from the voluntary Tuesday OTA practice. Alex and I go over the overall health of the Steelers at the start of OTAs and how it was great to see several players that dealt with injuries last season all on the practice field participation. QB Mason Rudolph was one of several players that met the media on Tuesday, so we go over what he had to say. We also go over the notable things that several other players said after Tuesday’s first OTA practice as well. Former Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw had a lot to say during a Tuesday radio interview, so Alex and I make sure to review what the Hall of Famer said about the Steelers and their perceived pursuit of free agent QB Aaron Rodgers. Bradshaw isn’t a huge fan of Rodgers, so we cover that aspect as well as what he said about the Steelers and their handling of former QB Kenny Pickett. Is it possible that the Steelers do indeed have some level of interest in trading for Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins, and especially if they are unable to sign Rodgers? Alex and I discuss Cousins not being present for the start of Falcons OTAs on Tuesday and why June 1 could be a huge date on the calendar when it comes to Atlanta possibly trading him. Alex and I go over the timeline of the Steelers situation with Rodgers that has now exceeded two months since he had a meeting with the organization in Pittsburgh. We discuss if Rodgers really will ultimately play for just $10 million in 2025 and how he possibly not signing with the Steelers until after mandatory minicamp just stinks overall. We also discuss how many more wins that Rodgers would be worth to the Steelers versus Rudolph being the starter. This 94-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27 – Ep. 57: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark discuss the start of voluntary OTAs including who wasn't in attendance. Is T.J. Watt set to get a record pay day and will the Steelers get beat to the punch? We discuss the various possibilities. We also talk about newcomers DK Metcalf and Darius Slay being absent on the first day. For the second topic, we discuss Aaron Rodgers tipping his hand on a recent podcast appearance, strongly hinting that he will sign with the Steelers. We then discuss recent reports about the Steelers' interest in Kirk Cousins, the curious timing of those reports and whether or not he is an upgrade over Mason Rudolph. 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

May 27, 2025 - For Episode 1,545 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says it's not a big deal T.J. Watt isn't at voluntary OTAs, but he's disappointed new faces DK Metcalf and Darius Slay are absent. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2025 - For Episode 1,544 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle is worried about the sudden increase in Kirk Cousins trade chatter and what that might mean behind the scenes in Pittsburgh. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 138 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into previewing the upcoming OTA sessions the Pittsburgh Steelers will go through beginning on Tuesday. We go over several things we will be looking for during the 2025 OTAs as it relates to several players, roles, and alignments. Veteran free age t QB Aaron Rodgers mase several interesting comments during a question-and-answer session at a recent musical event sop Alex and I make sure to go over those. We discuss whether or not Rodgers will sign with the Steelers in the next 24 hours and if it is fair to expect him to at least join the team by the start of the annual mandatory minicamp. Thanks to a recent study that Alex did on Steelers rookie QB Will Howard from his college career, we can effectively bust the recent narrative concerning his under-center experience as he enters the NFL. We go over his under-center snaps in college relative to all of the drafted quarterbacks this year. Alex and I go over my Steelers' cash-spending post that went up on the site on Sunday. We discuss how much more cash the Steelers should be expected to spend this offseason, who they are likely to spend that cash on, and why. While talking about cash spending as it relates to the Steelers, Alex and I discuss the difference between cash dollars and cap dollars. We also discuss what the NFL might do moving forward to potentially address cap integrity issues the league might be undergoing right now and especially since the COVID years. It's a lengthy conversation, but an informative one just the same. This 117-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices