May 22, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 133 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the recent interview of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett on the Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger podcast that dropped on Sunday night.<br /><br />We obviously spend a lot of time talking about the comments made by former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on his initial feelings that he hoped Pickett wouldn’t succeed right after the team drafted him.<br /><br />Alex and I dive deeper into other great talking points to come out of the Pickett interview on the Roethlisberger podcast and there are a lot of those to run through.The new contract details for two other Steelers quarterbacks, Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph, are now out so Alex and I make sure to go over those financials. We also speculate some about the negotiation process with both of those quarterbacks.<br /><br />Will it be hard for the Steelers to get outside linebacker Alex Highsmith signed to a contract extension this summer? Alex and I debate that topic a little. Alex and I also look ahead to the start of the Steelers 2023 OTA sessions this week and go over key things we'll be looking for.<br /><br />Alex recently compiled an offseason report for Steelers general manager Omar Khan that we go over later in this podcast. We also make sure to go over the Steelers current salary cap situation later in this show.<br /><br />Later in the show, Alex and I answer a few questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post.

May 21, 2023 -<br /><br /><br />For Episode 808, a submitted take from our very own Dr. Melanie Friedlander as she speaks out against the potential rules change regarding fair catches on punt returns that the NFL owners will be voting on this week.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

May 20, 2023 -<br /><br />On this Saturday version of The Terrible Take, Alexa DellaRocco checks in on former Pittsburgh Steelers WR James Washington and his attempt to make the 53-man roster of the New Orleans Saints this summer.

May 19, 2023 -<br /><br />On this Friday episode of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora explains why the decision for Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mitch Trubisky to take a contract extension now is the right move.

May 19, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 132 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers signing backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky. We go over the early reported contract numbers that were released and review the team's decision to extend their veteran backup quarterback.<br /><br />We go over a few smaller details concerning the media appearances that Steelers general manager Omar Khan and head coach Mike Tomlin both had on Thursday. We also cover the news related to the recent new scouting department hires that the Steelers have reportedly made this last week.<br /><br />On the heels of a full target 2023 XFL contextualization that I did on new Steelers wide receiver Hakeem Butler, Alex and I discuss the findings and give our updated thoughts on the new addition to the position group. We go over the positives and negatives from his XFL tape and what he'll need to show this summer in order to make the 53-man roster.<br /><br />In the middle of this show, Alex and I have a second post-draft roundtable with contributors from the site. This roundtable discussion includes Josh Carney, Jonathan Heitritter and Tyler Wise and during it, we discuss the Steelers 2023 draft class, some undrafted free agents, the state of the team heading into the summer and much more. Several players, both new and old, are discussed during this segment.<br /><br />Later in the show, Alex and I answer a few questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post.<br />

May 18, 2023 -<br /><br />On this Thursday version of The Terrible Take, Josh Carney discusses how it's probably time that the Pittsburgh Steelers get caught up with the times when it comes to jersey numbers.

May 17, 2023 -<br /><br />On this Wednesday episode of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora takes time to salute departing Pittsburgh Steelers' scout Mark Gorscak for his great career.

May 17, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 131 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about some recent transactions made by the Pittsburgh Steelers that have been made official by the team. Those include the claiming of defensive lineman Manny Jones off waivers and defensive lineman Renell Wren being placed on the Reserve/Injured list.<br /><br />The Steelers are reportedly expected to sign a few players to their offseason roster ahead of the team's first OTA practice next week and that list should include quarterback Mason Rudolph and wide receiver Hakeem Butler, just to name a few. We talk about the surprise potential return of Rudolph and what that might mean when it comes to the quarterback room. We also discuss if the return of Rudolph means anything when it comes to quarterback Mitch Trubisky.<br /><br />As for Butler's expected addition, we talk about his career to date and his roster chances. We also discuss the other XFL player, cornerback Luq Barcoo, the Steelers are expected to officially sign in the coming days.<br /><br />Free agent inside linebacker Kwon Alexander reportedly visited Pittsburgh this past week so Alex and I discuss his situation and the kind of player that he is at this point of his NFL career.<br /><br />Late in this show, the news breaks that the Steelers will be releasing veteran cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, so we discuss that expected transaction fully.<br /><br />Later in the show, Alex and I answer a few questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post.

May 16, 2023 -<br /><br /><br />On this Tuesday version of The Terrible Take, Josh Carney discusses the reported likely return of QB Mason Rudolph to the Pittsburgh Steelers and how it should be viewed in a positive light.<br />

May 15, 2023 -<br /><br />Welcome back to the archive of our Monday live stream over on Youtube. If you missed it, Dave and I stream each week from 7-8 PM/ET. We hope you can make the next one and if you missed today’s, you can check it out below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

May 15, 2023 -<br /><br />On this Monday episode of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora explains what the real "Brock Purdy" effect is on the NFL now and why teams are loading up on quarterbacks.

May 15, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 130 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell wanting to get in the boxing with a former NFL player. We obviously have an idea of who that player is, and we discuss if we would pay to see such a fight.<br /><br />The Steelers 2023 rookie minicamp took place over the weekend, so Alex and I give a quick update on that event based on what little information surfaced from it. We also talk about a rookie undrafted free agent running back the team signed coming out of that camp.<br /><br />The Steelers signed four members of the team's 2023 draft class over the weekend, so we discuss that news. We also talk about how more moves are on the horizon.<br /><br />Rookie offensive lineman Spencer Anderson has position flexibility that might come in handy, so we discuss him for a little bit. We also talk about roster chances of running back Master Teague III, who was one of just five first-year players that took part in the Steelers rookie minicamp over the weekend.<br /><br />Alex recently wrote about the Steelers potentially using a big empty offensive scheme some in 2023 so we recap his thoughts on that topic later in this show as well.<br /><br />Later in the show, Alex and I answer a few questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post.

May 14, 2023 -<br /><br />For Episode 801, a submitted take from our very own Dr. Melanie Friedlander as she talks about why she has mixed feelings on the Pittsburgh Steelers having two Thursday Night Football games in 2023 and why the players probably do as well.

May 13, 2023 -<br /><br />On this Saturday version of The Terrible Take, Alexa DellaRocco gives us her way-too-early prediction for the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 1 home game against the San Francisco 49ers on the heels of the schedule release.<br /><br />

May 12, 2023 -<br /><br />On this Friday episode of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora offers up a quick reaction to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2023 schedule following its official release on Thursday night.

May 12, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 129 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 schedule that was released Thursday evening.<br /><br />We go over the schedule game by game and discuss what sticks out both positively and negatively. We make sure to highlight two key stretches that stick out in the team's 2023 schedule as well.<br /><br />The Steelers 2023 rookie minicamp gets underway on Friday, so Alex and I preview that annual event and also go over the roster that was released, which includes a few tryout players we failed to identify since the draft took place. We also discuss XFL wide receiver Hakeem Butler not being on the rookie minicamp roster.<br /><br />The Steelers have now signed one of their seven 2023 draft picks so we discuss that news and talk about how most of the class should be inked to their four-year rookie contracts by Sunday night.<br /><br />Steelers general manager Omar Khan had a long radio interview on Thursday, so Alex and I make sure to recap all the noteworthy comments that he made and there were a lot of them.<br /><br />Later in the show, Alex and I answer several questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post.

May 11, 2023 -<br /><br /><br />On this Thursday version of The Terrible Take, Josh Carney discusses the shocking release of CB Arthur Maulet and how it has created a huge hole on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster ahead of the 2023 season.<br />

May 10, 2023 -<br /><br />On this Wednesday episode of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora explains why he's not excited at all for the 2023 NFL schedule release and he adds an alternative idea to it instead.

May 10, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 128 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the breaking news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers releasing veteran cornerback Arthur Maulet. We talk about why that transaction likely happened, the tiny cap savings created by the move, the uncertainty the team has at the slot position and much more.<br /><br />In a few recent tweets, former Steelers inside linebacker Vince Williams has suggested that Pittsburgh give guard Kendrick Green a look at fullback so that creates an interesting discussion between Alex and me.<br /><br />The 2023 regular season schedule will be released Thursday night, so I let Alex know why that annual event captures my attention more than it does with him.<br /><br />Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher told quite a few great stories during his recent appearance on the "Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger" podcast, so we discuss a few of these during this show.<br /><br />With the 2023 NFL Draft now behind us, we have our first of two roundtable discussions on Wednesday. This roundtable discussion includes site contributors Tom Mead, Owen Straley, Joe Clark, and Joe Cammarota. We discuss all the Steelers seven draft picks this year in addition to several of the seven undrafted free agents the team has agreed to terms with. We discuss holes remaining on the Steelers offseason roster and much more during this roundtable discussion.<br /><br />Later in the show, Alex and I answer several questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post.

May 9, 2023 -<br /><br />On this Tuesday version of The Terrible Take, Josh Carney explains why it might be time to take a step back and temper some expectations for the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 draft class this upcoming season.

May 8, 2023 -<br /><br />On this Monday episode of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora offers up a plate of cold reality when it comes to the NFL Draft with the annual event now behind us for 2023.

May 8, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 127 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking more about the upcoming 2023 NFL schedule release that is expected to happen on Thursday. We both attempt to guess the Steelers Week 1 game during this conversation.<br /><br />Steelers assistant general manager Andy Weidl had a press conference on Friday, so Alex and I recap it and spend extra time discussing some of the main talking points to come out of that session.<br /><br />Alex has his first 53-man roster prediction for the 2023 offseason now up on the site, so we recap that by position group. It produces a few sidebar discussions along the way as it relates to as few unsigned free agents that the team might consider adding as we move deeper into the summer.<br /><br />Later in the show, Alex and I answer several questions we have received from listeners over the last several days. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post.

May 7, 2023 -<br /><br />For Episode 794, a submitted take from our very own Dr. Melanie Friedlander as she looks at the areas where she expects the Pittsburgh Steelers offense to improve in 2023 with a return to smashmouth football.

May 6, 2023 -<br /><br />On this Saturday version of The Terrible Take, Alexa DellaRocco discusses the recent IG post from Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin on the team having brothers on the team.

May 5, 2023 -<br /><br />On this Friday episode of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora talks about one undrafted free agent signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers this year that fans are going to love.