Steelers Wire Podcast

Hosts Ryan O’Leary and Curt Popejoy react to the Steelers’ season-ending loss in Buffalo and look ahead to the offseason. Topics include Mike Tomlin’s future in Pittsburgh, team culture concerns, and who will be the Steelers’ quarterback in 2024?

Hosts Ryan O’Leary and Curt Popejoy get ready for the playoffs with a wild-card weekend deep dive on Steelers-Bills. Will the weather give the Steelers a puncher’s chance in Buffalo, even without TJ Watt? Other topics include Curt’s thoughts on the Mason Rudolph-Kenny Pickett situation, and how much credit does Mike Tomlin deserve for turning things around this season? The guys close out the episodes with final predictions and picks against the spread.

Host Ryan O'Leary welcomes Steelers Wire correspondent writer Allison Koehler back to the show to discuss all things Steelers entering the final week of the regular season. Topics include Mason Rudolph taking the reins for whatever’s left of the Steelers’ playoff push, and what that means for Kenny Pickett’s future as the team’s potential franchise QB. The duo also discusses Rudolph’s future with the team before previewing Steelers-Ravens with predictions against the spread. How comfortable should Steelers fans be feeling with the Ravens set to rest Lamar Jackson and other key starters?

Hosts Ryan O’Leary and Curt Popejoy react to Mason Rudolph’s big day against Cincinnati and look forward to another must-win game for the Steelers in Week 17 in Seattle. Topics include a report that the Steelers plan to extend Mike Tomlin, Kenny Pickett’s hopes to play again this season and a Steelers-Seahawks preview with predictions against the spread. Can the Steelers pull off the road upset to keep their playoff hopes alive?

Hosts Ryan O'Leary and Curt Popejoy discuss all things Steelers entering Christmas weekend. Topics include George Pickens' lack of effort, the lack of leadership on offense and Damontae Kazee’s suspension. The hosts also preview Steelers-Bengals with thoughts on Mason Rudolph and predictions against the spread. Can the Steelers beat the banged-up Bengals at home to keep their season alive?

Hosts Ryan O'Leary and Curt Popejoy discuss the state of the Steelers following back-to-back losses to a pair of two-win teams. Has Mike Tomlin’s message gone stale with this current group of players? Is Mason Rudolph the better short-term option at quarterback over Mitch Trubisky? The guys tackle those topics and more, including a Steelers-Colts preview with predictions against the spread.

Allison Koehler rejoins the show this week with host Ryan O’Leary to discuss the Diontae Johnson situation, the Steelers’ new-look offense under Mike Sullivan and Eddie Faulkner, and why ex-Steeler James Conner could have a rough game in his return to Pittsburgh. The show wraps up with a Steelers-Cardinals preview with picks against the spread. Can Kenny Pickett be trusted to cover a 5.5-point spread?

Hosts Ryan O'Leary and Curt Popejoy tackle the hot topic of the Steelers firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada. What changes immediately with Mike Sullivan taking over as play caller? Is this move a good one for Kenny Pickett, or does it up the stakes on the struggling second-year player? They guys tackle all of those topics and more, including 6-pack of Thanksgiving-flavored questions to get you ready for the long holiday weekend.

Hosts Ryan O'Leary and Curt Popejoy open with a discussion on Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett. Are fans being too impatient with the young signal caller despite his less than gaudy passing numbers? The guys also cover the Kwon Alexander injury, and where the Steelers go from here minus another starting linebacker. The second segment previews the Week 11 matchup between the Steelers and Browns with picks against the spread. Can the Steelers take advantage of a rookie making his first career start to get to 7-3 on the season?

Hosts Ryan O'Leary and Curt Popejoy weigh in on the ongoing drama surrounding George Pickens, from his sideline demeanor, to his social media escapades, to Mike Tomlin’s public comments on the matter. The guys also discuss “fourth-quarter Kenny” and a former Steelers’ draft pick that has become the talk of the league in Joshua Dobbs. They wrap up this week’s show with a Steelers-Packers preview with picks against the spread.

Host Ryan O'Leary welcomes back Steelers Wire contributing writer Allison Koehler to discuss the Steelers' 4-2 start and look ahead to the upcoming trade deadline. Allison shares some insights from her recent interview with TJ Watt. Other topics include the Steelers’ penchant for slow starts on offense, Patrick Peterson moving to safety, and a Steelers-Jaguars preview with predictions.

Hosts Ryan O'Leary and Curt Popejoy celebrate the Steelers’ bye week with a 6-pack of questions surrounding the team and the NFL as a whole. Topics include: The AFC North arms race; key issues plaguing the NFL’s product on Sundays; making sense of the Steelers’ recent signing of cornerback Darius Rush; the best candidate to replace Matt Canada in 2024, and more! The guys also dive into the Steelers’ Week 7 matchup against the Rams with picks against the spread.

Steelers Wire contributing writer Allison Koehler joins host Ryan O’Leary to talk all things Steelers entering the bye week. Topics include Kenny Pickett, Matt Canada and a Steelers offense that continues to struggle. The duo also discusses Allison’s recent interview with Cam Heyward, and makes the case for both RB Jaylen Warren and CB Joey Porter Jr. to move up the depth chart.

Hosts Ryan O’Leary and Curt Popejoy react to Mike Tomlin's comments on the team’s lack of effort against Houston. The guys also hit on Kenny Pickett's Year 2 regression and Tomlin’s announcement that offensive coordinator Matt Canada will remain in his role as play caller. In the second segment, the hosts preview the Steelers’ upcoming clash with the Ravens and give their picks against the spread.

Hosts Ryan O’Leary and Curt Popejoy break down the good and the ugly from Pittsburgh’s Week 3 win over the Raiders and look ahead to the team’s upcoming clash with the Houston Texans. They discuss Kenny Pickett's impressive step forward, the emergence of rookie defensive tackle Keeanu Benton, and the Steelers’ current standing in the competitive AFC North. The guys then weigh in on Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud and give their predictions for Steelers-Texans against the spread!

Ryan O’Leary and Curt Popejoy react to the Steelers' wild Week 2 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Topics include Kenny Pickett’s slow start, the offense’s low scoring output and Steeler fans chanting for offensive coordinator Matt Canada to be fired. Has head coach Mike Tomlin seen (and heard) enough to make changes? Also, Nick Chubb’s season-ending injury, Minkah Fitzpatrick’s hit on Chubb and the reaction from both fan bases. The guys then preview the Steelers’ Week 3 matchup against the Raiders in Vegas, with picks against the spread and total.

In this week’s episode of the Steelers Wire Podcast, hosts Ryan O'Leary and Curt Popejoy dive into the Steelers' tough Week 1 loss and the unexpected challenges that lay ahead. They discuss the critical injuries to Cam Heyward and Diontae Johnson, and explore potential in-house solutions for filling those voids. The defense's lackluster performance against the 49ers and the offense's struggles in the season opener are dissected, along with the implications for Kenny Pickett's future as the Steelers’ franchise QB.

Looking ahead to the team’s Week 2 showdown with the Browns, the hosts analyze the odds and matchup dynamics, highlighting the importance of this divisional clash for the Steelers. Tune in for expert insights on the Steelers' bounce-back prospects in this crucial Monday Night Football matchup!

Join Ryan O’Leary and Curt Popejoy as they kick off Season 4 of the Steelers Wire Podcast. They start by discussing the undeniable hype surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers entering the 2023 season. The guys discuss the team's potential to make a run, expectations for Kenny Pickett entering Year 2, and give their top takeaways from the Steelers’ final 53-man roster. In the second segment, the hosts dissect the upcoming Week 1 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Are the Steelers the right bet as home underdogs? The hosts break down the matchup and give their predictions.

In this episode of the Steelers Wire Podcast, Ryan O’Leary and Curt Popejoy discuss the team's 2023 draft class. The hosts analyze each pick, from the Steelers' trade-up in the first round for Broderick Jones to the selection of Joey Porter Jr. and Keeanu Benton. They also discuss the remaining roster needs for the Steelers and which free agents the team might bring back.

Hosts Ryan O'Leary and Curt Popejoy dive into the latest news surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers and the upcoming NFL draft. In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent trade of Allen Robinson to the Steelers for a swap of 7th rounders and its potential impact on the team's draft plans. They also weigh in on the rumors of the Steelers trading up into the top 10 and whether they should go after EDGE Jalen Carter from Georgia. The hosts review the Steelers' history of trading up in the first round under Kevin Colbert and discuss how the dynamic between Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin could play out on draft day. The hosts also explore the Steelers' top needs and what they could target in a trade up to the 9th pick, if not Jalen Carter, or by staying back at the 17th pick. Tune in for all the latest Steelers draft news and analysis.