Behind The Steel Curtain

Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Pittsburgh will assuredly be in the market for a new playmaker During the 2024 offseason the Steelers decided not to pick up RB Najee Harris’ fifth-year option, meaning he will enter this offseason as a free agent. While some fans and pundits disagreed with the decision, it feels like the tables have turned due to the incredible group of ball … [Read more...] about NFL Draft depth at running back bodes well for Steelers in 2025

Denny Medley-Imagn Images The Steelers may be out of it but, hell, so are the Ravens. There’s still football on this weekend, so come through and chill. Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread: The season ended miserably, but since misery loves company, let’s all raise a glass to the Ravens — who somehow had the deciding play in both their games against the … [Read more...] about Friday Night Happy Hour: Conference Championship Weekend

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images There is no reason to do this Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity. Doing so in the NFL is the definition of complacency. Should the Pittsburgh Steelers bring back Russell Wilson, they would be telling their fans they are more than happy with how this past season went and … [Read more...] about The Steelers absolutely should not re-sign Russell Wilson

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images It’s never a great thing when following a playoff game, all that can be talked about is how one-sided and awful the officiating was. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened following the divisional round matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. Two calls in particular drew the ire of fans, analysts, and commentary … [Read more...] about Cam Heyward calls Patrick Mahomes ‘great flopper’ after controversial playoff game

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images One less Steeler will be at the Pro Bowl Games this season. After one Steeler was added to the Pro Bowl Games yesterday, one will be withdrawing. Pittsburgh’s star outside linebacker T.J. Watt has decided to drop out of this year’s Pro Bowl, citing an injury. Watt will be replaced on the roster by the Baltimore Ravens’ Kyle Van Noy. … [Read more...] about Steelers OLB T.J. Watt withdraws from Pro Bowl due to injury