We’ve kicked the QB can down the road yet again, and now we’re set to enter free agency without a real QB under contract. How is Omar Khan expecting to get anyone to sign with the Steelers without ANY QBs?

His ability to not only track down the deep ball (thanks to his background as a baseball outfielder), but also to adjust to the ball with timing and anticipation and go up and get it, really stands out.

So, of course the Travis Hunters and Jahdae Barrons of the world sound nice, but thinking that they’ll be playing in the black and gold this fall feels like a pipe dream at this juncture. Jacob Parrish from Kansas State, though, feels like a reasonable place to start when thinking about corners that could be Pittsburgh Steeler(s) this fall. 

There is a slight bit of upside to all this, though. If this report came out under the Kevin Colbert regime, we would’ve never even considered the validity of this rumor, and we would’ve shot it down immediately. It’s refreshing that, under Omar Khan, we’re becoming known as a team that’s active in the trade market and free agency.

Grant is not the polished prospect that his Michigan partner in crime (Mason Graham) is, and that’s why Mason Graham is probably not going to be available when the Steelers are on the clock at 21st overall in the draft. Don’t be surprised, though, if the Pittsburgh Steelers take a chance on Kenneth Grant with that pick.

With that being said, the 2024 season marks the 3rd year in a row that Kupp has missed at least 5 games with an injury. The last time he played a full season, he fell just 17 yards short of the single season receiving yards record.

Johnson is a strong, workhorse type back like Najee Harris, except he has the one-cut ability and acceleration to break big runs, which is something that Harris struggled to do consistently.

But, man, how critical was I of Donte Jackson this year? I, like many other fans, saw right through those INTs. He was burnt toast far too often, especially in the back half of the 2024 season.

 No doubt, Mike Tomlin’s fingerprints are all over this defense, which is something that also needs to change, but if he’s not going anywhere we need to at least get another defensive guru with a headset, and Teryl Austin just isn’t that guy to me, unfortunately. It’s still such a damn shame to me that we had Brian Flores in the building on our defensive staff, and we let him get away.

…what has happened to us in recent years has been absolutely miserable, and unfortunately, there’s nothing that they’re going to add this offseason that’s going to make the result any different or any less disappointing next season. We are in purgatory, and will be until we find a real difference maker at the QB position, and put enough weapons around them.

It’s hard to find the gusto to be TRULY excited about this game. Obviously, what took place with this team throughout the month of December was not ideal, but it truly means absolutely nothing today. The bracket is set in stone, and the potentially magic run for the Pittsburgh Steelers begins in Baltimore.

 I wanted to kinda look over some numbers and see exactly how much Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, and Arthur Smith “boosted” this offense from last year, following an entire overhaul of the QB room and the firing and hiring of offensive coordinator(s).

From 10-3, in control of the division, and competing for the #1 seed, to 10-7, and in absolute freefall, now needing to buckle up for a wild card matchup in Baltimore.

Obviously, this fanbases’ vibes are at a season low, and I am in that sad little boat floatin’ dahn the river with yinz. I tend to be a little less pessimistic than most of you, but I will say this: if the Steelers lose this game today, and have to go to Baltimore in the wild card round of the playoffs, where they likely lose, Mike Tomlin’s ass is going to be on fire his seat will be so hot.

With that being said, there’s some clear issues on this team, and we’re at the point in the season where your team just kinda is what it is, so I’d like to go over those issues and what my thoughts are on how the Steelers should address them both this season and moving forward. But, first, let’s recap the Chiefs.

Still, between the Eagles-Ravens-Chiefs gauntlet that we’re in the middle of right now, I think this is the most winnable game of the three. I know that sounds crazy, but hear me out..,.

Thankfully, the Steelers still have the better record against our conference than the Ravens, so they still ‘control their own destiny’ so to speak, to win the AFC North and host a playoff game in Pittsburgh.

The BEST WAY to contain Lamar Jackson is to keep him off the field, so when we’re put and 3rd and whatevers, we need to know where the sticks are and make the necessary plays. Then offensively, I’m just begging for ANYONE to step up and be a contributor this afternoon.

I’m not going to sugar coat this one, guys…that was an ass beating front to back, top to bottom, and start to finish.

I don’t know, man. This Eagles team let the lowly Panthers hang around for quite a while last week. Mike Tomlin is having his Coach of the Year (potentially) moment, and it just seems disrespectful to make him a 6 point underdog in any game against any opponent this year.