February 23, 2023 - <br /><br />On this Thursday version of The Terrible Take, Josh Carney explains why the report of QB Mason Rudolph not closing the door on a return to the Pittsburgh Steelers makes sense for all parties involved.

February 22, 2023 - <br /><br />On this Wednesday version of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora discusses an issue he has with the Pittsburgh Steelers' overall point differential from the 2022 season.

February 22, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 91 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about whether or not the Pittsburgh Steelers might have any interest in signing defensive back Ugo Amadi to a cheap one-year deal now that he's officially a street free agent for now.<br /><br />Alex and I move on to discuss Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton quite a bit and especially when it comes to him possibly receiving the transition tag from the team in the coming weeks. We go over the several reasons why that's unlikely to happen. We also briefly recap the restricted free agent tenders the Steelers might hand out soon as well.<br /><br />Will Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi be one of the more sought-after unrestricted free agents at his position this offseason should the list shrink by two based on some recent news that surfaced the last few days? We discuss that topic for a bit. We also talk a little about what a new three-year contract for Sutton might could look like if his market value comes in slightly higher than most think it will.<br /><br />The Steelers announced on Wednesday that Aaron Curry will be the team's new inside linebackers coach and that Jerry Olsavsky won't be retained. That news was made officially near the middle of the show.<br /><br />We also talk a little about the real candidates to sign a Four-Year Player Qualifying Contract with the Steelers this offseason and go over what exactly that kind of deal is.<br /><br />As usual, we close out this show by answering a few questions we have received this last week from listeners of the show. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post.<br />

February 21, 2023 - <br /><br />On this Tuesday version of The Terrible Take, Josh Carney makes the case for DT Larry Ogunjobi being a priority for the Pittsburgh Steelers to re-sign this offseason, right alongside CB Cameron Sutton.

February 20, 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 yesterday’s, you can check it out below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

February 20, 2023 - <br /><br />On this Monday version of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers' need to improve their offensive line depth this offseason.

February 20, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 90 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, I am back from vacation to sit in with Alex Kozora. We get right to talking about the reported addition of Aaron Curry to the Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching staff to handle the outside linebackers.<br /><br />We also talk about if any other new coaches will be added in the coming weeks on the heels of the addition of Curry.<br /><br />We talk about the link that Curry has to a few current Steelers' players. We also discuss the depth of the Steelers outside linebacker room needing to be addressed this offseason with the likes of possibly a free agent and a rookie draft pick.<br /><br />Steelers Assistant Head Coach John Mitchell retired last week so I give my thoughts on what he has meant to the organization over his long range of service.<br /><br />The XFL fired up their new season over the weekend, so Alex and I discuss that topic, which seems to be an annual occurrence.<br /><br />Alex recently wrote a new post about Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton with him now slated to become an unrestricted free agent in March, so we discuss that via a small debate.<br /><br />Should the Steelers re-sign tight end Zach Gentry this offseason, or does the tight room need an upgrade for better depth? Alex and I spend time on that topic in this show as well.<br /><br />As usual, we close out this show by answering a few questions we have received this last week from listeners of the show. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post.

February 19, 2023 - <br /><br />For Episode 717, a submitted take from our very own Dr. Melanie Friedlander in which she looks at which AFC North teams have the biggest challenge when it comes to bringing back their own pending free agents in the offseason.

February 18, 2023 -<br /><br /><br />On this Saturday version of The Terrible Take, Alexa DellaRocco addresses what she thinks will happen with Pittsburgh Steelers veteran inside linebacker Myles Jack this offseason.<br />

February 17, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 89 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and Josh Carney talk about the retirement of John Mitchell this week to start.<br /><br />The state of the Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching staff is also discussed in this Friday show as is the future of tackle Chukwuma Okorafor.<br /><br />Alex and Josh also look at a few other offseason questions facing the Steelers.

February 17, 2023 - <br /><br />On this Friday version of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora reacts to the news of the John Mitchell retirement and one specific sadness he has in seeing reaction to the announcement.

February 16, 2023 - <br /><br />On this Thursday version of The Terrible Take, Josh Carney talks about how Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis was off base with his comments regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers not yet having an identity offensively.

February 15, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 88 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and Josh Carney talk about Chase Winovich being a possible offseason addition for the Pittsburgh Steelers as an unrestricted free agent.<br /><br />Josh's most recent mock draft is reviewed and Alex have a cornerback debate.<br /><br />Owen Straley joins the show later to talk about defensive backs he watched at the Shrine Bowl a few weeks ago.<br /><br />Alex and Josh then talk about the Steelers' biggest draft mistake and more to close out the show.<br /><br />We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post.

February 15, 2023 - <br /><br />On this Wednesday version of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora explains why one particular suggestion to the NFL hiring process is a terrible idea.

February 14, 2023 - <br /><br />On this Tuesday version of The Terrible Take, Josh Carney talks about how the Super Bowl once again showed that teams need a top 5 offense to lift the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the year.

February 13, 2023 - <br /><br />On this Monday version of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora wonders if cornerback Cameron Sutton would take a little less to stay with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason.

February 13, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 85 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about Super Bowl LVII that was played Sunday night and ended with the Kansas City Chiefs beating the Philadelphia Eagles.<br /><br />We go over the key plays from the big Sunday night game and that includes the controversial holding penalty on Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster late in the contest. We talk field conditions in Super Bowl LVII and more as part of our recap of the big game.<br /><br />Should the new push-from-behind-style quarterback sneak play be eliminated from the NFL game? Alex and I have a quick discussion about that topic. We also discuss Smith-Schuster betting on himself in 2022 and it paying off for him.<br /><br />Alex and I look at the early Super Bowl LVIII odds for the Pittsburgh Steelers and if they are fair. We also talk about if we learned anything from Super Bowl LVII Sunday night when it comes to the 2023 Steelers' efforts.<br /><br />The contract of Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton will void on Friday, so we clear up the misinformation about that based on what Sports Illustrated is reporting.<br /><br />Should Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee be a serious consideration for the Steelers early in the 2023 NFL Draft? Alex and I talk a little bit about that topic with the offseason now officially underway on this Monday.<br /><br />We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post.

February 12, 2023 - <br /><br />For Episode 710, a submitted take from our very own Dr. Melanie Friedlander in which she looks at the Pittsburgh Steelers' chances of making it back to the Super Bowl in 2023 with the help of ANY/A stats.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

February 11, 2023 -<br /><br />On this Saturday version of The Terrible Take, Alexa DellaRocco addresses Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cameron Heyward not winning the 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year award on Thursday night.

February 10, 2023 - <br /><br />On this Friday version of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora wonders why Brian Flores took the Minnesota Vikings' job instead of waiting to see what would happen with the Arizona Cardinals.

February 10, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 84 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Friday allegations concerning Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson allegedly punching quarterback Mitch Trubisky prior to the team's Week 4 game against the New York Jets. Those comments came from a CBS Sports Radio segment from Radio Row at the Super Bowl. Johnson has already denied the allegation, which we believe to be unfounded and thus false.<br /><br />The 2022 NFL Honors program took place Thursday night so Alex and I address everything Steelers related from that. We talk about Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward failing to once again win the Walter Payton Man of the Year award and more.<br /><br />Heyward and Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt have both been busy doing interviews this past week ahead of the Super Bowl so Alex and I quickly recap the main takeaways from all of them.<br /><br />Alex and I then move on to welcome site contributors Jonathan Heitritter, Tyler Wise, and Ross McCorkle to the show after they spent the last week in Mobile, AL covering the 2023 Senior Bowl week. We all have a solid hour roundtable discussion and it includes the five of us talking about the Senior Bowl practices, player media sessions and the Saturday game. We run through several position groups as part of this Senior Bowl roundtable discussion and highlight the players who stood out and talk some about players from each position group that might potentially wind up being Steelers via either the draft or as undrafted free agents.<br /><br />If not already doing so, please make sure to follow Jonathan (@J_Heits), Tyler (@TriggeredWise), and Ross (@Ross_McCorkle) on Twitter. We appreciate the work they all put in this past week while covering the annual Senior Bowl game for the site.<br /><br />Super Bowl 57 will take place on Sunday so Alex and I give our picks for the big game late in this show. We attempt to predict the final score and also pick a few prop bets as well.<br /><br />As usual, we close out this show by answering a few questions we have received this last week from listeners of the show. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post.

February 9, 2023 - <br /><br />On this Thursday version of The Terrible Take, Dave Bryan wonders what the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2023 tight end/fullback room might look like and if it might ultimately be upgraded via the draft.

February 8, 2023 - <br /><br />On this Wednesday version of The Terrible Take, Alex Kozora offers up one complaint about the new Pro Bowl Games system that has nothing to do with the game.

February 8, 2023 - <br /><br />Season 13, Episode 83 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers. That includes us talking about Brian Flores leaving the Steelers to become the new defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings.<br /><br />Will the Steelers be adding to their coaching staff now that Flores and Blaine Stewart have both moved on this offseason? Alex and I discuss that topic for a bit.<br /><br />What are the options that the Steelers have with backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky this offseason as it relates to his $8 million base salary? Alex and I go over every angle of Trubisky's offseason situation with the Steelers early on in this show. We talk about his contract and much more.<br /><br />Alex and I then move on to welcome site contributors Josh Carney, Melanie Friedlander, Joe Clark and Joe Cammarota to show after they spent the last week in Las Vegas, NV covering the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl week. We all have a solid hour roundtable episode and includes the six of us discussing the Shrine Bowl practices, player media sessions and the Thursday night game. We run through several position groups as part of this Shrine Bowl roundtable discussion and highlight the players who stood out and talk some about players from each position group that might potentially wind up being Steelers via either the draft or as undrafted free agents.<br /><br />If not already doing so, please make sure to follow Josh (ByJoshCarney), Melanie (@girlsurgeon), Joe (@jclark1233) and Joe C. (@jcamo4) on Twitter. We appreciate the work they all put in this past week while covering the annual Shrine Bowl game for the site.<br /><br />As usual, we close out this show by answering a few questions we have received this last week from listeners of the show. We mix in other Steelers talk throughout this episode that is not noted in this recap post.

February 7, 2023 - <br /><br />On this Tuesday version of The Terrible Take, Dave Bryan explains where his rooting interests are and why when it comes to two former Pittsburgh Steelers players and Super Bowl LVII on Sunday.