The Steel City Insider: With Jim Wexell & Jeremy Hritz

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Jim Wexell & Jeremy Hritz are bringing you everything there is to know regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers with news, opinions, and insights.

  1. 15h ago

    Jim Wexell: Steelers MUST WIN vs. Colts… Or Else? #Steelers

    The Pittsburgh Steelers face a MUST-WIN game against the Indianapolis Colts, and Steelers insider Jim Wexell believes there are NO EXCUSES for losing this one. With Pittsburgh sitting at 2-2, defensive injuries mounting, and serious questions about the team’s toughness, Sunday’s matchup could be a defining moment in the Steelers’ season. Welcome back to Steel City Insider! Jeremy Hritz and longtime Steelers insider Jim Wexell break down Sunday’s Steelers vs. Colts matchup, including the biggest concerns facing Pittsburgh, the keys to stopping Jonathan Taylor, and why Jim believes this game is already a must-win. The Steelers have had 10 days to prepare, but will that be enough to fix their defensive struggles? Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson have faced criticism for inconsistent play, Derrick Harmon is on injured reserve, and Pittsburgh’s secondary is dealing with injuries. Could Carson Bruener provide the toughness and tackling this defense desperately needs? Meanwhile, the Colts enter the game riding a two-game winning streak, but Jim sees serious vulnerabilities in Indianapolis’ defense that Pittsburgh should be able to exploit. Can Jaylen Warren carry the Steelers offense? Will Roman Wilson continue making an impact? And can Pittsburgh take advantage of a Colts defense that has struggled against both the run and pass? Jim and Jeremy also deliver their final score predictions! 🔥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🏈 Why Jim Wexell believes Steelers vs. Colts is a MUST-WIN game despite it being only Week 5. 🏈 Jonathan Taylor vs. the Steelers defense: Can Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, and Pittsburgh’s front seven contain the Colts’ biggest offensive weapon? 🏈 Carson Bruener’s opportunity: Could the young linebacker help solve Pittsburgh’s tackling problems? 🏈 Steelers injury concerns: Derrick Harmon, Jamel Dean, Joey Porter Jr., and the challenges facing Pittsburgh’s defensive depth. 🏈 Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson, and the offensive opportunities against Indianapolis. 🏈 Daniel Jones and the Colts: Why Pittsburgh must generate pressure and force turnovers. 🏈 FINAL SCORE PREDICTIONS: Jim Wexell and Jeremy Ritz reveal their picks for Sunday’s matchup. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🖤💛 If you love Steelers football, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Steel City Insider so you don’t miss the latest Steelers news, analysis, reactions, rumors, predictions, and AFC North coverage. From breaking Steelers news to insider perspectives, roster analysis, game previews, and honest reactions, Steel City Insider brings you the Pittsburgh Steelers coverage you deserve. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏈 Know a Steelers fan who needs to see this? SHARE this video with your friends, family, fellow Steelers fans, and everyone in Steelers Nation. Help us build a community where Steelers fans can debate, celebrate, and talk football together! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 💬 STEELERS NATION, WE WANT YOUR TAKE! Jim Wexell says Sunday’s game against the Colts is a MUST-WIN. Do you agree, or is it too early in the season to put that much pressure on Pittsburgh? And if the Steelers struggle to stop Jonathan Taylor again, should Carson Bruener get more playing time over Patrick Queen? 👇 DROP YOUR TAKE IN THE COMMENTS. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Steel City Insider | Pittsburgh Steelers News, Analysis & Insider Coverage Hosted by Jeremy Ritz and Jim Wexell. #Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #SteelersVsColts #JimWexell #NFL #AFCNorth

  2. 4d ago

    Andrew Brandt: “Something Got Personal” With Joey Porter Jr. & the Steelers

    Former Green Bay Packers executive and NFL agent Andrew Brandt joins Steel City Insider for a fascinating conversation about Joey Porter Jr., Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy and the way the Pittsburgh Steelers do business. Brandt explains why he believes “something got personal” in the Porter negotiations — and whether the Steelers’ old-school contract philosophy is really holding the franchise back. Brandt brings a rare perspective: he has been on BOTH sides of NFL negotiations as a player agent and a Packers executive. He also knew Aaron Rodgers during his early Green Bay years and was part of the organization that hired Mike McCarthy. That gives him a unique perspective on two of the biggest figures in Pittsburgh right now. We get into Rodgers’ leverage over the Steelers, why Pittsburgh was willing to wait for him, the complicated Brett Favre-to-Rodgers transition in Green Bay, the Joey Porter Jr. contract situation, player “hold-ins,” guaranteed money, the Steelers’ refusal to negotiate contracts during the season and whether Pittsburgh’s traditional way of doing business still works in the modern NFL. Brandt also identifies what could ultimately be the biggest question facing the Steelers: What happens at quarterback after Aaron Rodgers? 📚 BUY ANDREW BRANDT’S BOOK — SMARTER ABOUT SPORTS Andrew’s official book site:SmarterAboutSports.com — Buy Smarter About Sports Amazon:Buy Smarter About Sports on Amazon Andrew’s book takes readers behind the scenes of his career as an agent, Green Bay Packers executive, media personality, professor and sports-business insider — including stories involving Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, Ricky Williams and decades inside the business of professional sports. 🏈 IN THIS VIDEO: • Why Andrew Brandt believes something became personal between Joey Porter Jr. and the Steelers• How player “hold-ins” have changed NFL contract negotiations• Whether the Steelers’ contract and guarantee policies are actually outdated• Why Aaron Rodgers had unusual leverage over Pittsburgh• What Brandt remembers about Rodgers before he became an NFL superstar• Brandt’s firsthand perspective on Mike McCarthy from their Green Bay years• Why finding the quarterback AFTER Rodgers could define the Steelers’ future 🖤💛 If you love Steelers football, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Steel City Insider so you don’t miss the latest Steelers news, analysis, reactions, rumors, predictions, and AFC North coverage. 🏈 Know a Steelers fan who needs to see this? SHARE this video with your friends, family, fellow Steelers fans, and everyone in Steelers Nation. The goal is to make this channel a place where Steelers fans come together. 🔥 STEELERS NATION: Is Pittsburgh’s old-school approach to contracts still a competitive advantage — or are the Steelers finally being hurt by refusing to change? And who do YOU think deserves more blame for the Joey Porter Jr. situation: Porter’s side or the Steelers? 👇 DROP YOUR TAKE IN THE COMMENTS.

  3. Oct 2

    Steelers’ Loss to Browns Exposed Some BIG Problems: Season Over???

    The Pittsburgh Steelers fell 27–24 to the Cleveland Browns, dropping Pittsburgh to 2–2 while Cleveland moved to 3–1 — and this game exposed some major questions for Mike McCarthy’s team. Aaron Rodgers helped bring the Steelers back late, but Pittsburgh’s secondary struggled, the offense left opportunities on the field, T.J. Watt’s frustration boiled over, and the loss of Joey Porter Jr. suddenly looks even more significant. Steel City Insider co-host Jeremy Ritz is joined by longtime Steelers insider Jim Wexell to break down everything that went wrong in Cleveland — and why Jim still isn’t ready to panic about the Steelers’ season. IN THIS VIDEO: Aaron Rodgers’ uneven performance, missed opportunities and late Steelers comeback Why Pittsburgh’s offensive line may have played better than it initially appeared What Jaylen Warren gave the Steelers running game T.J. Watt’s frustration and what his sideline reaction really meant Why the Steelers secondary is becoming one of Pittsburgh’s biggest concerns Life after Joey Porter Jr. and whether Pittsburgh needs help at cornerback Whether Omar Khan should pursue another wide receiver before the NFL trade deadline Why the Browns could be a legitimate AFC North problem * Why Jim Wexell still believes there is plenty of season left for Pittsburgh at 2–2 The Steelers’ official roster confirms that Rodgers, Warren, Watt, Metcalf, Pittman, Roman Wilson, Ramsey, Brisker, Echols, Everette and Dean are among the current players discussed here, while Porter was traded to Dallas immediately before this game. 🖤💛 If you love Steelers football, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Steel City Insider so you don’t miss the latest Steelers news, analysis, reactions, rumors, predictions, and AFC North coverage. 🏈 Know a Steelers fan who needs to see this? SHARE this video with your friends, family, fellow Steelers fans, and everyone in Steelers Nation. The goal is to make this channel a place where Steelers fans come together. QUESTION FOR STEELERS NATION: After watching Pittsburgh lose in Cleveland, what concerns you MORE right now — Aaron Rodgers and the passing offense, or the Steelers secondary without Joey Porter Jr.? 👇 DROP YOUR TAKE IN THE COMMENTS. #Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #SteelersNews #AaronRodgers #TJWatt #AFCNorth #Browns

  4. Sep 28

    Steelers Offense FINALLY Explodes vs. Bengals — Real Breakthrough or Just a Fluke?

    The Pittsburgh Steelers offense finally came alive against the Cincinnati Bengals, and Jaylen Warren was right in the middle of everything. Pittsburgh’s 30-27 AFC North win featured Warren’s monster performance, Aaron Rodgers’ best game of the young season, a huge play from Darnell Washington and Derrick Harmon’s game-sealing strip-sack of Joe Burrow. Now comes the question Steelers Nation really needs answered: Was this the offensive breakthrough we’ve been waiting for—or do the Steelers have to prove it Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns? Warren finished with 127 rushing yards and 176 total yards from scrimmage, even after an 87-yard run was wiped out by a penalty. Rodgers threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns, while Washington delivered one of the biggest plays of the afternoon with a 47-yard catch-and-run. Jim Wexell and Jeremy Hritz break down what changed offensively, why Warren’s physical running seems to energize this team, Washington’s expanding role, the offensive line’s performance and whether Roman Wilson can turn his flashes into consistent production. Then we move to the defense. Patrick Queen delivered a big performance, Derrick Harmon made the play that mattered most, and Pittsburgh survived Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and the Bengals—but questions remain about the run defense and the secondary. We also discuss the unusual Joey Porter Jr. situation and why getting JPJ back could matter going forward. Finally, it’s on to Steelers vs. Browns on Thursday Night Football, with Pittsburgh looking to build on its first AFC North victory of the Mike McCarthy era. IN THIS VIDEO Why Jaylen Warren may be the key to Pittsburgh’s offensive identity What changed for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers offense Why Darnell Washington’s physicality gives Pittsburgh another weapon The encouraging—and concerning—signs from the Steelers defense Derrick Harmon’s game-sealing strip-sack of Joe Burrow The latest discussion surrounding Joey Porter Jr. * Why Thursday night’s Steelers-Browns AFC North matchup could tell us much more about this team 🖤💛 If you love Steelers football, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Steel City Insider so you don’t miss the latest Steelers news, analysis, reactions, rumors, predictions, and AFC North coverage. 🏈 Know a Steelers fan who needs to see this? SHARE this video with your friends, family, fellow Steelers fans, and everyone in Steelers Nation. The goal is to make this channel a place where Steelers fans come together. DEBATE: After watching Jaylen Warren carry the offense against Cincinnati, should Mike McCarthy make Warren the clear No. 1 back—or continue splitting the workload when Rico Dowdle is healthy? 👇 DROP YOUR TAKE IN THE COMMENTS. #Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #JaylenWarren #AaronRodgers #SteelersBengals #SteelersBrowns #AFCNorth

  5. Sep 21

    Mike McCarthy Just Gave MAJOR Steelers Updates After Patriots Loss #Steelers #NFL

    Mike McCarthy spoke after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ ugly 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots, and we’re breaking down the biggest updates coming out of his press conference. From Joey Porter Jr. and Michael Pittman Jr. to the offensive line, DK Metcalf, Aaron Rodgers and a huge AFC North matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals, there’s a LOT for Steelers Nation to unpack. On this episode of Steel City Insider, Jeremy Hritz and Jim Wexell react to McCarthy’s latest comments and ask the biggest question facing Pittsburgh: Was the Patriots loss just one terrible performance, or did it expose problems that could follow this team all season? We break down why a handful of crucial plays completely changed the New England game, whether the Steelers offensive line was really as bad as it looked, Pittsburgh’s lack of offensive playmakers, Metcalf’s struggles, and why getting Pittman back could be so important for Aaron Rodgers and this offense. We also discuss the latest surrounding Porter’s back injury, what his potential return would mean against Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and why Pittsburgh’s upcoming home game against Cincinnati already feels like a significant early-season AFC North matchup. IN THIS VIDEO: • Mike McCarthy’s latest comments following the Patriots loss• Joey Porter Jr. and Michael Pittman Jr. injury updates• Why the Steelers’ 20-3 loss may not have been quite as disastrous as it looked• DK Metcalf, Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh’s lack of offensive playmakers• Whether the Steelers offensive line deserves all the criticism it’s receiving• The biggest concerns heading into Steelers vs. Bengals• Why Pittsburgh desperately needs playmakers to emerge on both sides of the football 🖤💛 If you love Steelers football, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Steel City Insider so you don’t miss the latest Steelers news, analysis, reactions, rumors, predictions, and AFC North coverage. 🏈 Know a Steelers fan who needs to see this? SHARE this video with your friends, family, fellow Steelers fans, and everyone in Steelers Nation. The goal is to make this channel a place where Steelers fans come together. QUESTION FOR STEELERS NATION: After hearing Mike McCarthy’s latest updates, what concerns you MORE heading into the Bengals game: the Steelers offensive line or the lack of offensive playmakers? And if Michael Pittman Jr. and Joey Porter Jr. both return, how much does that change your confidence in Pittsburgh against Cincinnati? 👇 DROP YOUR TAKE IN THE COMMENTS. #Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #SteelersNews #MikeMcCarthy #HereWeGo #NFL #AFCNorth

  6. Sep 18

    “Don’t Know If He Ever Puts On a Steelers Uniform Again” — Porter Drama Hits Patriots Week

    Joey Porter Jr.‘s situation with the Pittsburgh Steelers just took another troubling turn after the cornerback left practice and his back injury designation returned amid his unresolved contract situation. Jim Wexell and Jeremy Hritz break down what is happening with Porter, why the Le’Veon Bell comparison is suddenly being discussed, and what it could mean for Pittsburgh moving forward. Could this simply be another setback with Porter’s back, or is the Steelers’ contract standoff becoming a much bigger problem? Jim takes us inside the discussion surrounding the Steelers and examines the growing uncertainty around Porter, including the guaranteed-money question, Pittsburgh’s longstanding approach to in-season contract negotiations, the significance of Porter’s renewed back designation, and why Jalen Ramsey’s 2019 Jacksonville situation has entered the conversation. IMPORTANT: Any discussion connecting Porter’s injury to his contract situation or comparing it to Ramsey’s Jacksonville departure is speculation and analysis discussed during the podcast — not an established fact about Porter’s injury. Then we turn to football. The Steelers travel to Foxborough to face Drake Maye and the New England Patriots in Week 2. With A.J. Brown unavailable, can Pittsburgh’s defense take advantage? We break down the Patriots passing attack, Jalen Ramsey’s potential role, DK Metcalf and the Steelers offense, Pittsburgh’s offensive-line concerns, and the matchups that could decide the game. IN THIS VIDEO: • The latest Joey Porter Jr. injury and contract developments• Why the situation is drawing comparisons to Le’Veon Bell• The Jalen Ramsey angle and why his Jacksonville history enters the discussion• What guaranteed money could mean for Porter’s Steelers future• Pittsburgh’s cornerback depth with Asante Samuel Jr., Brandin Echols and Daylen Everette• Steelers vs. Patriots Week 2 matchup analysis• Jim Wexell’s prediction for Pittsburgh at New England 🖤💛 If you love Steelers football, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Steel City Insider so you don’t miss the latest Steelers news, analysis, reactions, rumors, predictions, and AFC North coverage. 🏈 Know a Steelers fan who needs to see this? SHARE this video with your friends, family, fellow Steelers fans, and everyone in Steelers Nation. The goal is to make this channel a place where Steelers fans come together. STEELERS NATION: At what point does the Joey Porter Jr. situation become a legitimate long-term problem for Pittsburgh — and do you still expect him to remain a Steeler? 👇 DROP YOUR TAKE IN THE COMMENTS.

  7. Sep 14

    T.J. Watt TAKES OVER as Steelers Win Week 1… But There’s a Problem #Steelers #NFL

    The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-0 after beating the Atlanta Falcons 20-13, and T.J. Watt delivered the defining performance of Week 1 with two sacks and a spectacular pick-six. But while the Steelers defense gave fans plenty to celebrate, Mike McCarthy’s offense still has some serious questions that Pittsburgh has to answer quickly.   On this Victory Monday edition of Steel City Insider, Jeremy Hritz and Jim Wexell break down everything that stood out from Pittsburgh’s season-opening win. T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith created pressure off the edges, Pittsburgh showed off some intriguing defensive personnel packages involving Nick Herbig, Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson, and the defense delivered despite Joey Porter Jr. not being on the field. But offensively? There is work to do. Jeremy and Jim discuss Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, the Steelers’ receiver problem, Pittsburgh’s struggling running game and why this offense needs time to come together. They also look ahead to Week 2 against the New England Patriots and discuss why the Steelers have a legitimate opportunity to leave Foxborough 2-0. Pittsburgh officially travels to New England for a 1 p.m. Week 2 matchup.   IN THIS VIDEO T.J. Watt’s monster Week 1 performance and game-changing pick-sixWhy Alex Highsmith and Pittsburgh’s outside linebacker rotation could become a major weaponWhat Mike McCarthy’s new defensive packages tell us about the Steelers defenseJoey Porter Jr.’s status and what his return could mean for the secondaryWhy DK Metcalf and the Steelers wide receivers remain a concernAaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh’s offensive struggles and what has to improveWhy the Steelers have a real chance to start 2-0 against New England🖤💛 If you love Steelers football, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Steel City Insider so you don’t miss the latest Steelers news, analysis, reactions, rumors, predictions, and AFC North coverage. 🏈 Know a Steelers fan who needs to see this? SHARE this video with your friends, family, fellow Steelers fans, and everyone in Steelers Nation. The goal is to make this channel a place where Steelers fans come together. Was this simply an ugly Week 1 win, or did T.J. Watt and this Steelers defense show you something that makes you believe Pittsburgh can be a legitimate contender this season? 👇 DROP YOUR TAKE IN THE COMMENTS. #Steelers#PittsburghSteelers#SteelersNation#TJWatt#AaronRodgers#NFL#SteelersNews#HereWeGo

  8. Sep 11

    Tua Is HURT… The Steelers Have NO EXCUSE Now 😳 #Steelers #SteelersNation

    The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons just got a lot more interesting after Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury, opening the door for Cooper Rush to potentially start against Pittsburgh. For Steelers fans, that puts even more pressure on T.J. Watt and this defense to make a statement while Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy unveil Pittsburgh’s new offense. Steel City Insider publisher Jim Wexell joins Jeremy Hritz for the final Steelers vs. Falcons Week 1 preview as we break down the biggest matchups, players to watch, predictions and questions surrounding the beginning of the Mike McCarthy era in Pittsburgh. Can Atlanta protect its quarterback from T.J. Watt? How will the Steelers contain Bijan Robinson? Will Mike McCarthy immediately unleash Aaron Rodgers and the passing game? And could Pat Freiermuth or Nick Herbig become one of the breakout performers of Week 1? We also discuss Joey Porter Jr., Asante Samuel Jr., Dylan Cook, Alex Highsmith, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and the new Patrick Graham defense as Pittsburgh prepares to finally kick off the 2026 regular season. IN THIS VIDEO: • How Tua Tagovailoa’s injury could change Steelers vs. Falcons• What Cooper Rush potentially starting would mean for Pittsburgh’s defense• Why T.J. Watt could be positioned for a huge Week 1 performance• The challenge of stopping Falcons star Bijan Robinson• What to expect from Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy’s new Steelers offense• Why Pat Freiermuth and Nick Herbig are two Steelers to watch closely• Our Steelers vs. Falcons Week 1 predictions 🖤💛 If you love Steelers football, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Steel City Insider so you don’t miss the latest Steelers news, analysis, reactions, rumors, predictions, and AFC North coverage. 🏈 Know a Steelers fan who needs to see this? SHARE this video with your friends, family, fellow Steelers fans, and everyone in Steelers Nation. The goal is to make this channel a place where Steelers fans come together. STEELERS NATION: If Cooper Rush starts for Atlanta, does Pittsburgh have ANY excuse for losing this game — or are Bijan Robinson and the Falcons still dangerous enough to pull the upset? 👇 DROP YOUR TAKE IN THE COMMENTS.

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Jim Wexell & Jeremy Hritz are bringing you everything there is to know regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers with news, opinions, and insights.

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