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Study: The Steelers Must Break Their Opening Drive Drought

2 days ago | steelersdepot.com | Clayton Eckert

Slow starts have been a bugaboo for the Pittsburgh Steelers for quite some time, including no opening drive touchdowns on offense in the entire 2024 season. Another facet is zeroing in on Week One opening drives, as Dave Bryan and Alex Kozora went down the rabbit hole in a recent Terrible Podcast, learning Pittsburgh’s last one was way back in 2008. The goal today is to see how this compares to every NFL offense to gain context.
Batko Makes Initial Prediction How Steelers' RB Timeshare Will Look

2 days ago | steelersdepot.com | Alex Kozora

After four years of RB Najee Harris playing game in and game out, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a different vibe to their backfield in 2025. Jaylen Warren returns as the presumed starter but is joined by two outsiders in veteran Kenneth Gainwell and rookie Kaleb Johnson. Under an offensive coordinator like Arthur Smith known for rotating his backs, it’s anyone’s guess how the Steelers’ committee will function. PPG beat writer Brian Batko gave his best guess to how it’ll look.
Eisen: Rodgers' Comparison Between Steelers And Jets Just Got Magnified

3 days ago | steelersdepot.com | Alex Kozora

Now that Aaron Rodgers has all but confirmed that 2025 will be his 21st and final NFL season, parallels between his current and former teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets, are only heightened. That’s the case Rich Eisen made reacting to Rodgers’ interview on The Pat McAfee Show Tuesday, saying he was “pretty sure” he’ll retire no matter how his season in Pittsburgh goes.
Rodgers Heaps Praise On Steelers' TE Group

3 days ago | steelersdepot.com | Alex Kozora

Adding wide receiver DK Metcalf is the main attraction of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason and will be the team’s top passing game target. But Aaron Rodgers is just as excited about the tight ends who populate the team’s depth chart, offering a wide variety of traits and skillsets that complement each other well. Rodgers dove into the group during a Tuesday interview with The Pat McAfee Show. “He’s a super talented guy,” Rodgers said of starter Pat Freiermuth. “He can do a lot of different things.
'I Want To Help You As Much As Possible:' Aaron Rodgers Praising, Mentoring 'Really Sharp' Will Howard

3 days ago | steelersdepot.com | Alex Kozora

Aaron Rodgers isn’t just focused on himself. Knowing he is almost certainly going into the final year of his career, his aim is to leave the franchise better than he entered it. That means helping a potential succession plan, or at the least give a rookie like QB Will Howard as much information as possible to help him thrive should the keys be handed to him.
Aaron Rodgers Confirms He Plans To Retire After 2025 NFL Season

3 days ago | steelersdepot.com | Alex Kozora

Aaron Rodgers is expecting his 2025 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers to be the final one of his Hall of Fame career, telling the Pat McAfee Show Tuesday he plans to retire after the year. After a three-month deliberation to sign and play for the Steelers this year, Rodgers confirmed this season is likely to be his last. “Yeah, I’m pretty sure this is it,” Rodgers told the show when asked if this would be his final year. “That’s why we did just a one-year deal.
Arthur Smith Likes Aaron Rodgers A 'Great Deal,' Says Dulac

3 days ago | steelersdepot.com | Alex Kozora

So far, so good between Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The coordinator-quarterback relationship is critical to an offense’s success and the relationship between Smith and Rodgers seems to be getting off to the right start. “Arthur Smith’s a bright guy. He knows what he’s dealing with, and he has told me that he likes Aaron Rodgers a great deal,” Gerry Dulac said on local station 102.5 DVE Tuesday morning.
Todd Haley Shares His Biggest NFL Regret

4 days ago | steelersdepot.com | Alex Kozora

For someone who coached in the NFL as long as former Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive coordinator Todd Haley, there’s bound to be regret. For Haley, one play sticks out above the others. Joining ESPN’s Kevin Clark on the most recent episode of Clark’s This Is Football podcast. “We were playing a game in Pittsburgh,” Haley told Clark. “Us coaches, we think we have all these great ideas.
'I Gotta Get Him Back:' Decade In The Making, Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy Seeks Payback On Aaron Rodgers

4 days ago | steelersdepot.com | Alex Kozora

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy hasn’t forgotten about all the plays quarterback Aaron Rodgers made against him. Even a decade later, Van Noy is still looking for his first sack on Rodgers to even the score from the time Rodgers lit of Van Noy and his Detroit Lions’ defense. Both now in the AFC North, Van Noy shared his thoughts on facing Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers this season.
Todd Haley Defends Mike Tomlin's Lack Of Playoff Success: 'Doing The Best They Can'

4 days ago | steelersdepot.com | Alex Kozora

Former NFL head coach Todd Haley is giving Mike Tomlin a pass for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lack of playoff success. His rationale, however, is debatable. Weighing in on how Aaron Rodgers fits with Pittsburgh, Haley thinks the team finally has the quarterback piece that will allow them to compete in January. “I know there hadn’t been a playoff win or a Super Bowl, but you’re playing without a quarterback for the most part,” Haley said as a guest on Kevin Clark’s This is Football podcast.