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Where to get the latest on everything new and upcoming with the Black and Yellow. Biweekly up until trading camp starts, then weekly up until the season ends. Contact me @realdebater on Instagram Twitter and Tik Tok for any ideas and recommendations.

  1. 2D AGO

    Winning in the Trenches, WR at 21 a Lock?

    On this episode of Steelers Central, we break down some more offensive line film including another Iowa success story, a raw prospect out Kentucky, an ASU star that has played ball for just five years, a pass blocking savant out of Northwestern, and a mountain of a man out of Miami. See which players I think would suit Pittsburgh best, and why I think taking a chance on an athletic prospect would be a mistake for Pittsburgh. Then after Pittsburgh hit the ground running at multiple positions in Free Agency, and with a clear hole at LG, do the Steelers still have to go WR at 21. I'll give you the only scenario where I could see them going another position. 0:00-7:44 Iowa LG Beau Stephens 7:45-16:24 Kentucky RG Jalen Farmer 16:25-23:49 Arizona State RT Max Iheananchor 23:50-31:08 Northwester LT Caleb Tiernan 31:09-39:40 Miami LT Markel Bell 39:41-44:43 WR Lock at 21?

    45 min

  2. MAR 15

    Steelers FA Recap and Scouting the Newest Weakness

    On this episode of Steelers Central, we'll recap the Steelers first week of Free Agency as the team addressed several pressing needs with the additions of WR Michael Pittman and CB Jamel Dean along with some good value bargains at RB, S, and DL. Why I think Omar Khan A grade worthy FA as well! While the team brought in some valuable players to address some keys needs that plagued them last year, they also lost some key players including Kenneth Gainwell, Isaac Seamolu, and James Pierre. I'll give you insight on the team's new biggest hole as well as some players to round out the CB, WR, and Tackle positions. The Steelers also need to draft to address their biggest need we'll look at some of their prospects with a well-rounded mauler out of Oregon, the best pass blocking guard in this draft out of Texas A&M, a downhill run blocking beast out o Georgia Tech, and a tackle that would make a great guard out of Iowa. 0:00-26:05 Steelers FA Recap 26:06-32:51 Holes to Fill 32:52-38:28 Oregon G Emmanuel Pregnon 38:29-44:42 Texas A&M G Chase Bisontis 44:43-50:09 Georgia Tech G Keylan Rutledge 50:10-57:22 Iowa T/G Gennings Dunker

    57 min

  3. MAR 7

    Potential Slot CB Prospects and Steelers FA

    On this episode of Steelers, we look at four potentially intriguing CB options with one of them potentially being a top pick if he was a couple inches taller, another having a surprising breakout year in Tennessee, and another one being a perfect fit for Patrick Graham's defensive scheme, see which one I think the Steelers should take in the second or third round. Next, we'll break down the Steelers what is buzzing around the Steelers current FAs, and who they are currently linked with as the legal tampering period begins on Monday. Also, what is holding the Steelers up at the QB position, and why it eerily resembles what happened last year at this same position. Here my take on the situation, and why this MUST get figured out. Watch this and more as I discuss my favorite potential signings at the WR, RB, and secondary positions throughout this process. 0:00-6:35 Indiana CB D'Angelo Ponds 6:36-12:54 Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy 12:55-18:26 Miami CB Keionte Scott 18:27-25:44 Arizona State CB Keith Abney 25:45-58:11 Steelers Free Agency Breakdown

    58 min

  4. MAR 2

    Combine Presser Takeaways and CB Evals Begin

    On this episode of Steelers Central, we take some time to breakdown GM Omar Khan's Presser, and what he said and didn't say. It seems like they have an an inkling that Rodgers is coming back despite no immediate confirmation. He is excited about the team's cap situation in Free Agency and the 12 picks in the draft. He also cited the importance of signing some young core players to new contracts this offseason as well. There were some negatives though with Broderick Jones's current injury status and the lack of clarity at the WR position. We'll also break down one WR who significantly increased his value at the NFL Combine, and just won the CFP National Championship. This guy could be a significant NFL producer with his short and mid-field production and ability to separate down the field and make contested catches. Then we have three more than capable corners, one of them coming off of a season-ending ACL injury, one of them has an NFL bloodline, and one of them from a program that just produced a hybrid safety that helped win the Super Bowl. Listen to see which one I liked best, and hope the Steelers draft. 0:00-8:45 Indiana WR Omar Cooper 8:46-19:14 Omar Khan Presser 19:15-26:29 Clemson CB Aveion Terrell 26:20-33:41 Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy 33:42-41:16 South Carolina CB Brandon Cisse

    41 min

  5. FEB 22

    More WR Evals, Who Stays and Who Goes

    On this episode of Steelers Central, we continue to look at some of the top WRs in this year's draft including Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, and Germie Bernard. See which receiver I think has the highest upside, highest floor, and which one of these guys I am just not seeing the hype around. We'll also look at the list of free agents that the Steelers have available, and separate them into three categories of resign, see what happens, and let them walk. Hear why the Steelers should resign Kenneth Gainwell, resign one of their corners, not rush to get Aaron Rodgers back, and why I won't be mad if the Steelers don't resign Isaac Seumalo. 0:00-11:25 Washington WR Denzel Boston 11:26-21:10 Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion 21:11-28:58 Alabama WR Germie Bernard 28:59-52:59 Who Stays and Who Goes

    53 min

  6. FEB 14

    Top NFL Draft WRs Eval, FA Needs

    On this episode of Steelers Central, we begin our first draft evaluations of the season with the top WRS in the class: Arizona State WR Jordan Tyson, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, and USC WR Malaki Lemon. This is an uber-talented group of WRs that are great and consistent separators. See which one I think would be the best fit for the Steelers, and I hope they fall to them. It's also time to begin looking at the holes the Steelers have remaining on their roster and which are most pressing. Obviously, WR remains at the top with uncertainty at the QB position being a close second. Listen to see what other positions I think will be of concern, including a couple in the secondary. 0:00-14:09 Arizona State WR Jordan Tyson 14:10-25:25 Ohio State WR Carnell Tate 25:26-38:37 USC WR Malaki Lemon 38:38-58:09 Steelers Roster Holes

    58 min

  7. FEB 7

    Looming Decision at OLB

    On this episode of Steelers Central, it's time to handout grades to the defensive side of the ball. Tune in to see which position groups disappointed most, and why it was hard grading the defensive line that saw individually have good season, but together, they struggled to stop the run. Also, which group has the most potential to be great under Patrick Graham, and which room needs an overhaul after 2025. Next, with the news of Nick Herbig wanting to be a starter even if that means not in Pittsburgh, the Steelers will have a looming decision in their EDGE rushing room. TJ Watt's 3-year $123 million extension kicks in this year while Alex Highsmith is in the middle of his 4-year $68 million extension. I said it last offseason, and I will say it again, giving TJ Watt that much money was a mistake, and they should look to get the best offer for him. Nick Herbig should be untouchable, while the Steelers should explore offers for both Highsmith and Watt even though Watt would garner more return. Lastly, I give my thoughts on the new hires of Mike McCarthy in the last coaching update as the team officially has a new OC that could bring some new ideas to McCarthy's traditional West Coast scheme while adding a secondary coach that had his group totaling 176 INTs over nine years, a former DT in the AFC North, and a BIG 12 OLB Coach that has three notable draft prospects coming into this year 0:00-26:09 Steelers Defensive Grades 26:10-39:28 Time to trade Watt? 39:29-47:39 Rounding out the Staff

    48 min

  8. FEB 2

    Building a New Staff

    On this episode of Steelers Central, it's report card time, as we hand out grades to the offensive position groups. Tune into see which group had the best and worst grades, and if there were any As on our report card. See why I think the position group that had the lowest grade, was set up to fail by ownership. Next, I'll have some takeaways from McCarthy's opening press conference that included a touching opening message on how much Pittsburgh means to him, and his definitive stance on if he wants Aaron Rodgers back. See what else stuck out to me in McCarthy's first press conference as the Steelers HC. One aspect that was emphasized was the infusion of young talent into the coaching staff, and there have been signs of that with the team interviewing CJ Ah You as OLB Coach and Scott Tolzien for OC. Tune in to see what hires that I am excited about (hint Patrick Graham and James Campen top that list), and which hires that are leaving me scratching my head. 0:00-26:48 Steelers Offensive Report Card Grades 26:49-36:28 McCarthy Introductory Presser 36:29-49:28 McCarthy's Impressive Staff

    49 min
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Where to get the latest on everything new and upcoming with the Black and Yellow. Biweekly up until trading camp starts, then weekly up until the season ends. Contact me @realdebater on Instagram Twitter and Tik Tok for any ideas and recommendations.

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  • Creator
    Ricky Turner
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ricky Turner
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    Steelers Central