Claim OwnershipYinz Know Ball - A Pittsburgh Steelers Podcast
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Jon Ledyard and Brad Spielberger have Pittsburgh Steelers fans covered with Yinz Know Ball, your source for Steelers news, analysis, and takes multiple days each week.
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Jon & Brad break down the positives and negatives from a narrow win over the Ravens. What can the Steelers do about their struggling secondary? Are there any free agents they could take a run at? Could a position switch be in store for one defensive back? Jon breaks down why the Steelers linebackers deserve more credit this season, and Brad talks about a few of his favorite plays by the Steelers young defensive studs. Finally, the guys discuss the ridiculous start to the season for Alex Highsmith and TJ Watt.
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Jon & Brad talk about their impressions from Broderick Jones' first NFL start, the brokenness of the Steelers offense, Pickens and Warren saving the day and more. Who should most be benched on this Steelers offense? Who should get more playing time?
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Jon & Brad alternate draft choices from the pool of healthy players on the Steelers and Ravens rosters. Then the guys jump into a detailed game preview with Ravens podcast host Khari Thompson. Where can the injury-riddled Steelers find an edge in Sunday's game?
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Jon Ledyard & Brad Spielberger discuss a broken Steelers passing attack with layers of issues, but faint hope emerges in the run game.
Can Matt Canada build on improvements in the Steelers run concepts/personnel usage? How did Broderick Jones fare in his first NFL action? What is holding Kenny Pickett back from making a leap? Could a bigger role for Miles Boykin be on the horizon? What do the guys think of Mike Tomlin's latest decisions and comment on the state of the Steelers? Could change be coming during the bye week?
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How did the Texans banged-up, inexperienced offense put such a whooping on a strong Steelers defense? Is there an explanation for the defensive line's lack of production on Sunday? How did a struggling Texans rushing attack dominate Pittsburgh for four quarters? Which defensive players are killing the Steelers right now? Is there hope for better play somewhere further down the depth chart? Who stood out with positive performances against the Texans?
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Jon Ledyard & Brad Spielberger preview the Steelers upcoming matchup against the Texans and C.J. Stroud. Where do the Texans have talent advantages? Can Pittsburgh win the trench battle on both sides of the ball? What are the things Matt Canada needs to lean into as a play caller in order for the Steelers offense to make a leap? Can Kenny Pickett outplay C.J. Stroud?
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Jon & Brad dive deep into the Steelers 2023 offense, including what improved against Las Vegas and if those trends can continue. They also discuss how Matt Canada's passing attack is conceptually broken, and why he should lean into the occasional flashes of modern successful schematics. Finally, the guys get into the Steelers claustrophobic run game, making high school box count mistakes and the lack of run concepts that stress the perimeter. Does Canada understand his personnel? Can players be used more to their strengths, and less to their weaknesses?
Bonus: Brad offers some encouraging scouting thoughts and numbers on Joey Porter Jr.'s Week 3 performance and the exciting future of Keanu Benton.
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Jon tackles a bunch of questions from Steelers fans, while mixing in the best possible cornerback, safety and edge rusher free agent fits for Pittsburgh. How does the Fields and Wilson situation sort itself out? How are the Steelers going to fortify their cornerback room? Is Stephon Gilmore a good option for this team? Could Justin Simmons be in the cards? Is there a better no. 4 edge rusher than Markus Golden out there?
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Jon takes a detailed look at the Steelers post-offseason roster, how much better the team is from a year ago and what moves could still be on the horizon for the 2024 season. Is D.K. Metcalf in the cards? How many positions are the Steelers improved on from a year ago? And how much higher has the ceiling actually been raised? Are three of four teams in the AFC North going to be better in 2024? Could the Steelers day 3 picks actually make the roster/rotation?
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Jon is joined by Steelers Now analyst Derrick Bell to break down the Steelers draft picks in Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Is Zach Frazier a day 1 starter at center? Could he be the best center in the draft? How does Roman Wilson help the Steelers offense? What's his ceiling at WR in the NFL? Is Payton Wilson too big of an injury risk? What's the plan at WR2 and CB heading into day 3 of the draft?
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Jon breaks down why the Steelers selection of Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu was such a great pick, and how he fits on the Steelers OL this season. What does Fautanu bring to the table? What's the likely starting 5 offensive linemen next year? What players should the Steelers be focused on during day 2 of the draft? Could Zach Frazier or JPJ make it to no. 51? Is a WR trade for the Steelers coming soon?
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Jon talks about the Brandon Aiyuk and Courtland Sutton trade rumors, the fit of both players, Round 1 CB targets and the Steelers draft plan. What might the cost be to acquire Aiyuk? Does Sutton make sense in Pittsburgh? What should the Steelers be willing to trade for him? How about Brian Thomas? Could the Steelers take a cornerback in Round 1? Who makes the most sense in Pittsburgh? Is Quinyon Mitchell really a trade up candidate? Plus, lots of scouting notes on the top cornerbacks in the draft and the Steelers confusing prototypes at cornerback.
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Jon breaks down 20 of the top defensive tackles in the 2024 NFL Draft, offering his thoughts on the best fits for the Steelers in each round. Should the team take Johnny Newton if he's on the board at No. 20? Do Michael Hall or Kris Jenkins make sense for the Steelers in Round 2? Who are the day 3 potential fits at defensive tackle?
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Jon goes in-depth on his evaluations of the consensus top three center prospects in the class, and what his move would be if the Steelers miss on all three of them. Detailed looks at Jackson Powers-Johnson, Zach Frazier and Graham Barton as prospects. Who does Jon see as the biggest risk? Who is the safest? Which center fits best and has the highest upside? Also, who is the Plan B if the Steelers don't draft any of them?
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Jon is joined by Steelers Now writer Derrick Bell to discuss the offensive tackles the Steelers have brought in for pre-draft visits this spring. Who do Jon and Derrick think will be the top tackles on the board at no. 20? How do they evaluate Olu Fashanu, Troy Fautanu, Taliese Fuaga, Amarius Mims and Tyler Guyton? Who should Pittsburgh prioritize in Round 1? And who is the best fit for the projected scheme?
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Jon answers tons of questions on the Steelers draft plans, including what their first round options are and who they could target in a trade down situation. How many offensive tackles are likely to go in Round 1? Should the team make a move up for a top WR? What should the team's priority on adding a cornerback be?
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Jon & Brad roll through a Steelers 7-round mock draft, complete with trades, near trades and plenty of interesting picks. What position gets snubbed during the draft, and which position groups get loaded up? How many picks can the guys add via trades and still get quality players? Finally, Brad says good-bye and details his next career move beginning next week.
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Jon & Brad discuss the WR prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft that could appeal to the Steelers in the first three rounds, including AD Mitchell and Brian Thomas. The guys also discuss trade back options, Troy Franklin, Xavier Legette, Ladd McConkey, Xavier Worthy, Jermaine Burton and more wideout prospects. Who makes sense for this Steelers regime? Is Pittsburgh better off trying to make a splash at wide receiver via trade?
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Jon & Brad discuss the Steelers many minor roster moves, where the team currently sits a month from the draft and how they plan to fill multiple big holes. Are there too many holes to fill before the draft? Is Omar Khan waiting to make a major move at WR or C? How will this team fill holes at LB3, Nickel CB, backup outside CB spots, OT3 and more? What do Jon & Brad think of the new hip drop tackle rule changes?
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Jon & Brad discuss the trade landscape at wide receiver around the league, before checking to see if there are any starting centers available for the Steelers. Is Brandon Aiyuk really available? Could the Steelers be in play for one of the 49ers starting wideouts? What is the risk in acquiring Deebo Samuel? What is the expected compensation for both wide receivers? Also, what is the Steelers plan at center? Will they take one in Round 1? How big of a risk is it to wait until the second round? Are there any worthwhile free agents available?
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