Football justice for Hines Ward

Now that I’m fifty, I’ve matured, and my reactions have calmed down considerably compared to my younger days. That includes watching football games, even when it involves my beloved Steelers. I enjoy the wins, I’m bummed after a loss, but age and experience brings a much needed perspective about it all. I’m not falling out… read more

The 2024 NFL All-Draft Team: Standout Defenders Steal the Spotlight

The dust has officially settled on the 2024 NFL Draft, but the discussion is not yet over. Just like Todd McShay’s annual All-Satellite Team and Mel Kiper’s annual draft grades, an annual tradition of my draft coverage here at FFSN is creating my All-Draft team. If you have not yet listened to this week’s episode… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

ESPN labels Jaylen Warren a “winner” after the 2024 NFL Draft

No matter what you are talking about in the world of football, there are always players who benefit from decisions, and those who don’t. Often times, these players are considered to be “winners” and “losers”. Every offseason, especially after the NFL Draft, players may have found themselves teamed up with a future replacement after a… read more

A Cleveland Browns podcast

Browns Way Too Early 53-Man Roster Prediction, Post Draft

The Cleveland Browns just concluded their first rookie training camp of 2024. They’ve signed five of their six drafted players (second-round pick Michael Hall hasn’t signed yet) and seven undrafted rookie free agents. These players are starting their path to play in the NFL. Between now and the beginning of the season, their goal will… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

My Worthless 2 Cents For The Steelers Post 2024 Draft

The title “My Worthless 2 Cents” that I came up with isn’t one I feel I can take full credit for, but is a story in itself, so here it is. I was in the 8th grade at the time, and found myself tagging along with my older sister (a senior in high school), as… read more

2024 NFL All-Draft Team: Caleb Williams Snubbed From All-22 Team

The dust has officially settled on the 2024 NFL Draft, but the discussion is not yet over. Just like Todd McShay’s annual All-Satellite Team and Mel Kiper’s annual draft grades, an annual tradition of my draft coverage here at FFSN is creating my All-Draft team. If you have not yet listened to this week’s episode… read more

2024 NFL Draft: 4 Non-QBs Set Up For Success In Rookie Year

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and there are many rookies that will enter the league in great situations. Of course, quarterbacks are at the forefront of this. There are many that will step into starting roles right away, led by Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels. That does not mean that they will… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

It All Comes Down to Blocking and Tackling

Sometimes as people we can make things more difficult than they need to be, in football the same can be said. I was a high school football coach in Texas for 10+ years and one of the most basic but powerful things a coach told me was “Football is all about blocking and tackling, if… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers sign veteran cornerback after rookie minicamp tryout

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished up the rookie minicamp this weekend which consisted of 22 players under contract with even more attending on a tryout basis. Of those numerous tryouts, two players had previous NFL experience. On Sunday, the Steelers announced they signed of the experienced players in cornerback Anthony Averett following his tryout at rookie… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

The effect of the Steelers rookie class on the salary cap

With the Pittsburgh Steelers holding their rookie minicamp this weekend, the team has been able to get more than half of their 2024 draft class under contract through Saturday. As these players are signed, there is some effect on the team salary cap. But how much? Because of the rookie wage scale, there is not… read more

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