Matthew Marczi

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Writer for Steelers Depot. Loud music, dark literature, world cinema. Sporadic tweets almost always about sports, but I reserve the right to use my voice.

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'I Really Do Want To Coach': Joey Porter Sr. Won't Ask For Old Job With Steelers But Knows 'I Would Take It Back'

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Matthew Marczi

Joey Porter Sr. played for the Steelers for eight years, and later coached for five more under HC Mike Tomlin. Now that he is just a Steelers fan and dad to Joey Porter Jr., he is resisting temptation. Offered the opportunity to stand on the sidelines for one game, he recalled turning it down for one particular reason.
Steelers Should Invest In Slot Cornerback This Offseason, Batko Believes

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Matthew Marczi

The Steelers “need” a No. 2 receiver, but do they also need a slot cornerback before they begin training camp? Last year, they went into the season with undrafted rookie Beanie Bishop Jr., but with Cameron Sutton as a reinforcement. That plan didn’t work out too well, mostly because of Sutton, though, who is no longer here. With Joey Porter Jr. and the addition of Darius Slay, they have their outside cornerbacks for this season, at least.
Steelers Aiming To 'Do Some Different Things' To Solve Their 'Baltimore Problem'

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Matthew Marczi

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ dominance of the Baltimore Ravens rivalry came to an abrupt and untimely end late last season. After winning nine out of 10, they are on a crippling two-game losing streak. That includes a 28-14 loss in the Wild Card Round in January, in which they gave up 299 rushing yards. For years, the Ravens had a Pittsburgh problem; now the Steelers have a Baltimore problem. DC Teryl Austin wants to ensure that it’s a one-year issue and does not carry over into this season.
Beat Writers Skeptical Steelers Will Add Wide Receiver Before Training Camp

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Matthew Marczi

The Steelers want to evaluate the wide receiver position in training camp before investing in one, Gerry Dulac senses. In his recent chat session for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, he alluded to that very thing on multiple occasions. Asked if he expected the Steelers to pursue “another weapon”—that is, a wide receiver—before training camp, he responded, “I wouldn’t hold my breath.
Can Steelers Sign T.J. Watt To Contract Extension Before Camp?

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Matthew Marczi

Can the Steelers sign T.J. Watt to a new contract extension before training camp? The Steelers are “really motivated” to sign T.J. Watt to a contract extension before training camp, according to Peter Schrager. Even assuming that is correct, it has no bearing on whether it is realistic. After all, he didn’t sign his last extension until days before the season, and, well, he is a riskier signing this time.
Merril Hoge: It Would Be 'Insanity' For Steelers Not To Trust Aaron Rodgers With Audibles

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Matthew Marczi

Aaron Rodgers and the amount of freedom he will have in the Steelers’ offense has been a mainstay topic recently. Especially in light of reports of last season’s relationship between OC Arthur Smith and QB Russell Wilson, the notion has attracted considerable attention. For most, though, it defies belief to sign Rodgers and prevent him from using his greatest weapon: his knowledge.
Buy Or Sell: Steelers Will Add Another Tight End Who Makes 53-Man Roster

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Matthew Marczi

Buy or Sell: The Steelers will add another tight end who will make the 53-man roster. Explanation: Steelers OC Arthur Smith loves a good tight end, and they carried four last year, with a roster spot open. They retained three tight ends from last season, but not MyCole Pruitt. Currently, they only have four tight ends on the 90-man roster, including buzzy rookie UDFA JJ Galbreath. But he would need to do a lot of convincing to have much of a role this year, suffice it to say.
Steelers Stock Watch - RB Kaleb Johnson

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Matthew Marczi

Player: RB Kaleb JohnsonStock Value: UpReasoning: Rookie RB Kaleb Johnson has gained a lot of buzz through the spring, and has the prognosticators humming. Seemingly handpicked to run Arthur Smith’s offense, some believe he can take over the top rushing role by October. More concretely, the Steelers’ running back is displaying the work ethic and desire to be a great, complete player.
Batko 'Tempering The "Kaleb Johnson: Superstar" Angle' For Steelers' Rookie RB

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Matthew Marczi

The Kaleb Johnson hype train is barreling ahead at full speed for Steelers fans, but where does it lead? The rookie running back is an intriguing player and he can be a tremendous addition to the offense. But as a rookie who has only experienced some NFL spring practices, should we temper our enthusiastic observations? Mark Kaboly, that effusive ray of sunshine, recently called Kaleb Johnson “a star in the making” after watching minicamp.
Joey Porter Sr. Names 3 Teammates Who Define 'What A Steeler Looks Like'

1 week ago | steelersdepot.com | Matthew Marczi

The Pittsburgh Steelers have built an identity around consistent principles, such that it’s not hard to identify who is “a Steeler.” Even today, we see players who we identify as “Steelers players” before they’re even on the team. DeShon Elliot, for example, is one player who always fit the Steelers’ model. Elandon Roberts is another. It took them most of their careers to wind up here, but neither wanted to leave.