Pittsburgh Standard Time: Setting expectations for the 2026 Steelers defense

The future of the Pittsburgh Steelers may be arriving sooner than expected! In the first half of the show, we break down whether the Steelers should sign Joey Porter Jr. to an early contract extension. What would a new deal look like? Is locking up JPJ now the smart move, and just how important is he to the future of Pittsburgh's defense? Then, in the second half, we tackle one of the most intriguing theories surrounding the Steelers' future at quarterback: Could Pittsburgh have interest in acquiring C.J. Stroud? We weigh the pros and cons of bringing in a young franchise quarterback versus going with a veteran signal-caller in 2027. Could a veteran mentor be the best path for developing the Steelers' young quarterbacks? Join us on Steel Curtain Network as we look ahead and discuss the decisions that could shape the Steelers for years to come! Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! #Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #HereWeGo #JoeyPorterJr #CJStroud #NFL #SteelersNation #NFLRumors #NFLNews #MikeTomlin #BlackAndGold #FootballTalk #TheDrunkTurkeyShow #NFLDraft #Quarterback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A player's second year in the NFL can be one that people talk about or want to forget. Join host Philly G as we break down how certain 2nd-year players can take a step forward, and others may inevitably take a step back. All on today's episode of "Black and Bold".  This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real homie talk, in these NFL streets the price of the brick only goes up. AFC North GMs back up the Brinks truck and lock down your drafted talent before the market resets. Pittsburgh, stop playing. Peezy Jr.’s rookie deal is ending, his stock is going to the moon with Elon Musk, and his pops ain't letting him get shorted. Ring’em up at $27M–$30M, basically just get it done. Cleveland, you better rework Denzel Ward’s $16.9M base before that cap hit bleeds your books. Cincinnati, D.J. Turner just had a monster 2025. Bag that boy for $16M–$20M per, before that thrift-store pricing ain't so thrifty. Baltimore, your WR1 Zay Flowers wants to move on up like the Jeffersons. Is he worth $35M per? Tough decision, it's time to cut the checks. Word of advice from homie to homie: pay 'em now, because the market never stops and the prices never drop. Listen to some pragmatic street knowledge with the Homies on the Steel Curtain Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the one hundred and sixteenth episode, Roy and Rob discuss the latest intel on a potential Joey Porter Jr. Extension, discuss the Brendan Sorsby denial in the Supplemental Draft, and then after the break the guys put GM, Omar Khan on trial to see if his reign as GM has been successful. Follow Roy on X⁠⁠ @PreacherBoyRoy⁠⁠ or on Instagram⁠⁠ @bigcountryscoutingllc⁠⁠ Follow Robert Robinson on X⁠⁠ @RobRobGraphics⁠⁠ New Centerville Church of God Service⁠ ⁠link⁠⁠. Information about Craig Wofley’s Foundation - ⁠Wolf911⁠ Link to contribute to Matt Miller’s ⁠GoFundMe⁠ Information about⁠⁠ The Heyward House⁠⁠ If you are keeping tabs on all things football related go check out my website, ⁠https://www.prospectencyclopedia.com/⁠ Go check out my work, as well as Jim Wexell and all the great staff at Steel City Insider on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠247sports.com⁠⁠ ⁠Order⁠ Jim Wexell's latest book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box, that features the late Craig Wolfley. Stay Humble, and Be A Blessing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers turn the page from Mike Tomlin, but it isn't just him as a head coach, but also as a defensive mind. Under Mike McCarthy, the Steelers will turn to Patrick Graham to orchestrate the defense, and to talk about the similarities, differences, and what the 2026 defense will look like is important. That's the topic on Friday's "Let's Ride" podcast with Jeff Hartman as he welcomes Coach Kevin Smith for the weekly "Coach's Corner" segment. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for training camp, and so are we with our positional breakdowns leading up to camp. The next position to target? Running Back. All that, and more, on the latest Steelers Preview podcast with Jeff Hartman and Bryan Davis. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is loaded with talent, but there might be one player who is the most important to the team's schemes under Patrick Graham. No, it isn't T.J. Watt, but defensive back Jalen Ramsey. All that, and more, on the latest Steelers Chalk Talk podcast with host Coach Kevin Smith. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers are undergoing a lot of change heading into 2026, and their defense could be vastly different under Patrick Graham. But what are the expectations for the 2026 Steelers defense? Time to dive in and figure it out. Jeff Hartman and Greg Benevent have you covered coast-to-coast as they attempt to bring a reasonable perspective on the Steelers from different time zones. But no matter where they reside, they both have their clocks adjusted to Pittsburgh Standard Time. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at ⁠meineldistillery.com⁠ and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Yinz Steel Believe with Jeremy Betz and Shannon White every Wednesday Night LIVE on the Steel Curtain Network! This week, the duo looks at how quickly the Steelers offense and defense can come together under the new coaching staff! Available on SCN wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Training Camps are on the horizon, and it is time to take a look at where the Steelers rank among their AFC North rivals in every way. Starting with how they rank offensively with the Ravens, Bengals and Browns. Join Jeremy Betz and Corey Eckenroth as they deliver that information, and more, on the latest Steelers Fix podcast. The Steelers Fix comes courtesy of the Steel Curtain Network and FFSN, the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices