Dale and Matt are 100 percent right on several fronts. 1) bigger staff doesn’t mean better staff. Ask Brandon Staley how that worked out. 2) our fans, as I am , can be disappointed in the finishes in recent years. But when you hear fans say “I’m done” and trash the franchise-and you see fans of teams like the lions, browns , etc etc stay loyal- Dale’s take of many fans thinking they “deserve “ super bowls a completely legitimate comment. There are other points but I’ll leave it at 2. Thanks Dale and Matt for injecting some reality into people.
@@RahulKapur-d7v no one ever said they “deserve” super bowls dumbass. They just said they don’t want to get blown in the wild card round every year. If you’re okay with the mediocrity that’s your own stupidity, don’t expect everyone else to be that dumb.
Matt, Dale, great show as always!...regarding the pass catcher Tyler Warren as an option for the first round, it would be great to have such a talented weapon...the only thing is that you can not trust Coach Tomlin to use him properly...I can just hear him yelling at him in Latrobe after an acrobatic catch..."YEAH...BUT CAN YOU BLOCK?!!"...this quateranry idea of Steler Football will continue to hold us for the forseable future...the same reason why we want "blocking Wide Receivers" instead of just playmakers...anyway, all the best for you at the combine!
This is going to come across as negative and I don’t mean it to be that way. I’m a long time listener. I’ve been a reader of Dale for 20+ years. I think he is very knowledgeable and I overall trust and like him. The condescending/mocking voice and comments that Dale does towards fans is exhausting . I understand that Dale is employed by the organization. I don’t expect him to go on the air and bury the way they do things. I don’t expect him to come on and say fire everyone. But to come on and be dismissive to fans opinions is maddening. To defend the Steelers at every juncture hurts one’s credibility . Prime example, they discussed the Texans making staff changes earlier this week. They discussed how poor their OL and how clear it was a change was needed. Yet, they don’t make that claim to the Steelers . Both starting T’s led the league in sacks allowed. The running game was abysmal. Yet, Dale tells us Pat Meyer is great and then tells us we don’t know as fans what position coaches do so how could we possibly think a change is needed?! It would be nice if Dale was constructively critical of some of the things the Steelers do like he is when discussing other teams across the league. Particularly, teams who have all had better success than the Steelers have in recent years . Sean McVay has had 14 assistants poached since 2017. 14. Yet, we fans are crazy to discuss Tomlin’s tree or lack there of. And Arians doesn’t count Dale! You don’t get credit for a branch for a coach you fired! You get credit for a branch when a coach is directly promoted from your staff to a position he has never held before. Also, the past 3 Steeler OC’s that have been fired haven’t found work after being fired. But please condescend us fans more when we dare ask questions or are critical bc hey, no losing seasons! There’s no way that you can objectively argue that the team is making progress towards winning a SB. But I’m ready for more of the condescending voice bc the Steelers never do anything wrong!
This exactly. He will mock and criticize every other team or player, but his “analysis” of the Steelers is “they have to play better” or “that wasn’t great.” That’s not analysis. Poor Matt has to constantly bite his tongue and listen to this nonsense or is repeatedly interrupted.
Dale/Matt- appreciate you guys. I’m originally from Pittsburgh but live out in California now. I do feel a little bit bad when you guys are freezing, San Diego gets cold too. It was 58 last night. Anyway, thanks for bringing a little bit of home to California . I love the discussions during season as well as postseason. I tend to mark draft a lot of the same guys you do and I was baffled about how the Steelers draft went, and how many of those players were either mocked to the Steelers at one point or had been talked about. Let’s hopefully have another draft like last year and that is how we will build a championship team again. Love the show keep it up , enjoy the senior bowl. Matt, what happened? Are you not allowed to go to Florida or just not allowed to go to Florida with Dale? Lol.
@ Why not? I can’t believe I’m seeing OT listed as needs on draft simulators. What? We need DT and WR. In fact, I’d get 2 of each. A DT that can garner attention away from Cam and a behemoth that can eat up blockers in the middle. A rugged press man corner and a big RB with a 2nd gear.
Can you guys do a best-case scenario mock draft after the team signed specific free agents to fill out the team prior to the draft? Keep up the great work fellas.
We will be doing plenty of mocks between now and the day the draft occurs. Helps us walk through all of the possibilities too until we find what is the right mix.
Dale/Matt: Can you do me a favor and take a look at DB Sebastian Castro from Iowa. I see a slot CB in him. Iowa likes the Dbs with their back to the goal and then come up and not only hit but tackle. Texas has a safety that is similar, but Castro covers in the slot. I like him, 2nd or 3rd round? I was also thinking regarding the draft , Matt always talks about fishing in the waters with specific fish. And I think in this draft double dipping on the defensive line, getting a running back and getting a third Tight End would be utilizing this draft’s strengths’ perfectly. Not that you can answer everything, but if they could focus free agency with defensive backs and wide receivers, you’ll be in better shape during the draft. Sounds so easy. LOL Two mid round, running backs that I like are the Tennessee and the Virginia Tech running backs . What about the QB from Louisville? Enjoy the senior bowl !
*What's you take on the Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II, Ohio State RB Judkins, and/or the UCF RB RJ Harvey ??* *I see shades of some L.Bell with the OK St. RB Gordon. 6'2 225lb with the patience, vision to succeed in the "Wide Zone" but is also elusive and faster than most to hit bigger plays and more homeruns than both Bell and Najee*
I like Castro, but I'm still in the preliminary stages of my tape watching. He's definitely on my list of guys to watch more. There are a lot of running backs in this draft. As deep as I can recall in several years. I'll be interested in getting eyes on Tyler Shough this week at the Senior Bowl for sure.
@ Ollie had a down year compared to 2023, something changed. He’s definitely height, weight, speed. Judkins is better suited for the Steelers than a his running mate. Steelers like the 220# backs. Judkins is heavier and could put on some weight.
Dale, fans aren’t saying they “deserve” a Super Bowl. That’s your exaggeration. When the team and the coach constantly preach the Standard is the Standard, then yes, they do expect more. Even Deebo has said the Standard seems just like a saying now.
@@glennbrooks5856 does criticizing fans on the show make him feel good? Because they have a different opinion than him? See how that works. I listen to all Matt’s work, as much as I can at least. I can criticize what I please, just like dale does. If you don’t like it don’t read it? See how that works too!
As I said, Belichick's staff was always smaller. And the Steelers have added positions in recent years. They now have 20 on-field coaches. Exactly how many should they have?
@ so you think it would be a bad thing to bring in a few coaches to add voices? I can’t believe you even find that controversial. You’re right, they’re doing everything great, and they shouldn’t change anything! They’ll definitely get back to where they want to be that way! The contrarian shtick gets silly
@@dalelolley4100- 34 coaches Dale- don’t you know that each coach adds you 1/2 of a win? 10 wins with 20 coaches. Why not another 14 to go 17-0! 😂. People are ridiculous. They know nothing about how coaching staffs work yet think they have the answers that are “more coaches!!!!” So idiotic!
@@RahulKapur-d7v well the teams with more coaches have been more successful than the Steelers. Do you think there should be no changes on the coaching staff? I said adding a couple coaches for new opinions would be helpful you idiot lmao that’s it. What’s idiotic is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results. Matt was saying just yesterday on THIS show they should add a coach or two. I don’t think Matt and I are the stupid ones here lmao
The next josh allen will be available to the steelers this year in the draft. I can't imagine not taking him, but also we could just slide next year and maybe get an arch manning
My Steelers have enough cap to find a way to draft better than ever. They can get at least two first round picks. Or three like Minnesota did a while back.
Prince U, don’t worry Dale, it’s not fair! He’s a true outside edge, we have three studs and if we choose to keep Preston, then we’re set. I would say they’ll look at JJ Pegues or Jared Ivey!
I would bring back Williams i dont think he was bad they just didn't throw him the ball enough when they did he produced. They are saying it like he played 70 80 percent of snaps and didn't produce which is not the case
It's inarguable that hockey is a niche sport. It's simply not as popular on a large scale as the other sports. You can like it. That's fine. This is a free country, after all. But to suggest it's as popular as, say, basketball is nonsense.
With Arthur Smith as the playcaller, does it make any difference how many capable receivers the Steelers have? Fire him, get a more creative mind to call plays, then you might have something
Obviously you, just like Russell Wilson, didn't see the WIDE OPEN receivers we had over the middle all season. It's not Smith it's the 40 year old midget QB who throws only moon balls and check downs. It's why he was traded from Seattle and run out of Denver. When will people realize this
No way I would be hiring a head coach who had the ball a yard out in a Super Bowl with Marshawn Lynch as his RB and he chose to throw it. Plus he won't close his mouth when he chews gum.
The second I heard Dale pick the Bills I immediately put money down on KC. He was so cocky about Steelers beating KC which was laughable. And he actually picked them over Baltimore-for real-in the playoffs. He has no clue.
I picked them over the Ravens because Matt went the other way. Wouldn't be much fun if we both just had the same picks every week. But you keep right on doubting. BTW, Matt picked them to cover against Baltimore, too. A lot of people did.
Please, no more 10 and 6 seasons, can we just drop the ball and get a franchise qb next yr..this yrs qb class looks like garbage, tank next season Mr.Rooney
You can't keep trading away good players like Pickens and expect to win. You add to players like that. Steelers have been good at finding talented wr,but they skipped a year.
Keep up the good work gents. The best all Steelers football talk/discussion show going.
Dale and Matt are 100 percent right on several fronts.
1) bigger staff doesn’t mean better staff. Ask Brandon Staley how that worked out.
2) our fans, as I am , can be disappointed in the finishes in recent years. But when you hear fans say “I’m done” and trash the franchise-and you see fans of teams like the lions, browns , etc etc stay loyal- Dale’s take of many fans thinking they “deserve “ super bowls a completely legitimate comment.
There are other points but I’ll leave it at 2.
Thanks Dale and Matt for injecting some reality into people.
Thanks Rahul
@@RahulKapur-d7v no one ever said they “deserve” super bowls dumbass. They just said they don’t want to get blown in the wild card round every year. If you’re okay with the mediocrity that’s your own stupidity, don’t expect everyone else to be that dumb.
I really appreciate this podcast.
Thanks guys. You prepare me for the off season.
Good stuff here
Matt, Dale, great show as always!...regarding the pass catcher Tyler Warren as an option for the first round, it would be great to have such a talented weapon...the only thing is that you can not trust Coach Tomlin to use him properly...I can just hear him yelling at him in Latrobe after an acrobatic catch..."YEAH...BUT CAN YOU BLOCK?!!"...this quateranry idea of Steler Football will continue to hold us for the forseable future...the same reason why we want "blocking Wide Receivers" instead of just playmakers...anyway, all the best for you at the combine!
So Matt is here?!?!?! sweet. I will be following.
Nice work Lads
Matt, nice job, the Mariners franchise did originate around the same year as the Seahawks. Seahawks are a year older.
This is going to come across as negative and I don’t mean it to be that way. I’m a long time listener. I’ve been a reader of Dale for 20+ years. I think he is very knowledgeable and I overall trust and like him.
The condescending/mocking voice and comments that Dale does towards fans is exhausting . I understand that Dale is employed by the organization. I don’t expect him to go on the air and bury the way they do things. I don’t expect him to come on and say fire everyone. But to come on and be dismissive to fans opinions is maddening. To defend the Steelers at every juncture hurts one’s credibility . Prime example, they discussed the Texans making staff changes earlier this week. They discussed how poor their OL and how clear it was a change was needed. Yet, they don’t make that claim to the Steelers . Both starting T’s led the league in sacks allowed. The running game was abysmal. Yet, Dale tells us Pat Meyer is great and then tells us we don’t know as fans what position coaches do so how could we possibly think a change is needed?!
It would be nice if Dale was constructively critical of some of the things the Steelers do like he is when discussing other teams across the league. Particularly, teams who have all had better success than the Steelers have in recent years .
Sean McVay has had 14 assistants poached since 2017. 14. Yet, we fans are crazy to discuss Tomlin’s tree or lack there of. And Arians doesn’t count Dale! You don’t get credit for a branch for a coach you fired! You get credit for a branch when a coach is directly promoted from your staff to a position he has never held before. Also, the past 3 Steeler OC’s that have been fired haven’t found work after being fired. But please condescend us fans more when we dare ask questions or are critical bc hey, no losing seasons!
There’s no way that you can objectively argue that the team is making progress towards winning a SB. But I’m ready for more of the condescending voice bc the Steelers never do anything wrong!
This exactly.
He will mock and criticize every other team or player, but his “analysis” of the Steelers is “they have to play better” or “that wasn’t great.” That’s not analysis.
Poor Matt has to constantly bite his tongue and listen to this nonsense or is repeatedly interrupted.
Dale/Matt- appreciate you guys. I’m originally from Pittsburgh but live out in California now. I do feel a little bit bad when you guys are freezing, San Diego gets cold too. It was 58 last night.
Anyway, thanks for bringing a little bit of home to California . I love the discussions during season as well as postseason. I tend to mark draft a lot of the same guys you do and I was baffled about how the Steelers draft went, and how many of those players were either mocked to the Steelers at one point or had been talked about.
Let’s hopefully have another draft like last year and that is how we will build a championship team again.
Love the show keep it up , enjoy the senior bowl. Matt, what happened? Are you not allowed to go to Florida or just not allowed to go to Florida with Dale? Lol.
It's actually in Alabama, Glenn, but you're right, Matt is not allowed anywhere near the state of Florida. Lol.
If it was me, I’m drafting two receivers. An exceptional route runner and a contested catch guy.
I'm not opposed to that line of thinking
@ Why not? I can’t believe I’m seeing OT listed as needs on draft simulators.
What?
We need DT and WR. In fact, I’d get 2 of each. A DT that can garner attention away from Cam and a behemoth that can eat up blockers in the middle. A rugged press man corner and a big RB with a 2nd gear.
We took 3 OL last year lets take 3 WR this year in the draft. I also think the model for the WR are the bills.
Can you guys do a best-case scenario mock draft after the team signed specific free agents to fill out the team prior to the draft?
Keep up the great work fellas.
We will be doing plenty of mocks between now and the day the draft occurs. Helps us walk through all of the possibilities too until we find what is the right mix.
Antonio Gibson as depth for rb
Dale/Matt: Can you do me a favor and take a look at DB Sebastian Castro from Iowa. I see a slot CB in him. Iowa likes the Dbs with their back to the goal and then come up and not only hit but tackle. Texas has a safety that is similar, but Castro covers in the slot. I like him, 2nd or 3rd round?
I was also thinking regarding the draft , Matt always talks about fishing in the waters with specific fish. And I think in this draft double dipping on the defensive line, getting a running back and getting a third Tight End would be utilizing this draft’s strengths’ perfectly. Not that you can answer everything, but if they could focus free agency with defensive backs and wide receivers, you’ll be in better shape during the draft. Sounds so easy. LOL
Two mid round, running backs that I like are the Tennessee and the Virginia Tech running backs .
What about the QB from Louisville?
Enjoy the senior bowl !
*What's you take on the Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II, Ohio State RB Judkins, and/or the UCF RB RJ Harvey ??*
*I see shades of some L.Bell with the OK St. RB Gordon. 6'2 225lb with the patience, vision to succeed in the "Wide Zone" but is also elusive and faster than most to hit bigger plays and more homeruns than both Bell and Najee*
I like Castro, but I'm still in the preliminary stages of my tape watching. He's definitely on my list of guys to watch more. There are a lot of running backs in this draft. As deep as I can recall in several years.
I'll be interested in getting eyes on Tyler Shough this week at the Senior Bowl for sure.
@ Ollie had a down year compared to 2023, something changed. He’s definitely height, weight, speed. Judkins is better suited for the Steelers than a his running mate. Steelers like the 220# backs. Judkins is heavier and could put on some weight.
Dale, fans aren’t saying they “deserve” a Super Bowl. That’s your exaggeration. When the team and the coach constantly preach the Standard is the Standard, then yes, they do expect more. Even Deebo has said the Standard seems just like a saying now.
He makes things up to whine about more than anyone I’ve ever seen.
@@jw8695 Don't listen, then. Simple solution since you like to whine about my supposed whining.
@@dalelolley4100 I listen to almost all of Matt’s work. As much as I can at least.
@@jw8695- then don’t listen or watch. Does criticizing him make you feel good?
@@glennbrooks5856 does criticizing fans on the show make him feel good? Because they have a different opinion than him? See how that works.
I listen to all Matt’s work, as much as I can at least. I can criticize what I please, just like dale does. If you don’t like it don’t read it? See how that works too!
How did that Bills pick go?
It’s not “one of” the smallest staffs, it’s THE smalllest staff in the league. Would it hurt to bring in a couple more opinions? Absolutely not
As I said, Belichick's staff was always smaller. And the Steelers have added positions in recent years. They now have 20 on-field coaches. Exactly how many should they have?
@ so you think it would be a bad thing to bring in a few coaches to add voices? I can’t believe you even find that controversial.
You’re right, they’re doing everything great, and they shouldn’t change anything! They’ll definitely get back to where they want to be that way! The contrarian shtick gets silly
@@dalelolley4100- 34 coaches Dale- don’t you know that each coach adds you 1/2 of a win? 10 wins with 20 coaches. Why not another 14 to go 17-0! 😂. People are ridiculous. They know nothing about how coaching staffs work yet think they have the answers that are “more coaches!!!!” So idiotic!
@@RahulKapur-d7v😂😂😂
@@RahulKapur-d7v well the teams with more coaches have been more successful than the Steelers. Do you think there should be no changes on the coaching staff? I said adding a couple coaches for new opinions would be helpful you idiot lmao that’s it. What’s idiotic is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results. Matt was saying just yesterday on THIS show they should add a coach or two. I don’t think Matt and I are the stupid ones here lmao
Bobby Slowick!!!
The next josh allen will be available to the steelers this year in the draft.
I can't imagine not taking him, but also we could just slide next year and maybe get an arch manning
"Next Josh Allen" LMAO Care to say who that imaginary player is?
@@JW0143😂😂😂
Nooooooobody talking about the running back out of TT, brooks is like bell and a little faster
How about we go with Tyler Warren with the 1st round pick if he’s still on board.
Well he won't be so it doesn't matter
My Steelers have enough cap to find a way to draft better than ever. They can get at least two first round picks. Or three like Minnesota did a while back.
We must draft Jayden Gibson
Princely Umanmielen
EDGE
Ole Miss if he’s there for Steelers #2 pick, do you take him ?? I’m very impressed with him
I don't see them taking an edge early
Prince U, don’t worry Dale, it’s not fair! He’s a true outside edge, we have three studs and if we choose to keep Preston, then we’re set. I would say they’ll look at JJ Pegues or Jared Ivey!
Cooper with Pickens or kirk
They are very annoying matt lol. Mahomes flopping the way he did was garbage.
I would bring back Williams i dont think he was bad they just didn't throw him the ball enough when they did he produced. They are saying it like he played 70 80 percent of snaps and didn't produce which is not the case
We need CB bad and def D line, and we need RB. BUT we need to get EGUBKA and keep PICKENS. It will work.
"Hockey is a niche sport" aww someone never learned how to skate😂 Calling hockey "niche" over boring-ass basketball is wild
It's inarguable that hockey is a niche sport. It's simply not as popular on a large scale as the other sports. You can like it. That's fine. This is a free country, after all. But to suggest it's as popular as, say, basketball is nonsense.
With Arthur Smith as the playcaller, does it make any difference how many capable receivers the Steelers have? Fire him, get a more creative mind to call plays, then you might have something
Obviously you, just like Russell Wilson, didn't see the WIDE OPEN receivers we had over the middle all season. It's not Smith it's the 40 year old midget QB who throws only moon balls and check downs. It's why he was traded from Seattle and run out of Denver. When will people realize this
No way I would be hiring a head coach who had the ball a yard out in a Super Bowl with Marshawn Lynch as his RB and he chose to throw it. Plus he won't close his mouth when he chews gum.
The second I heard Dale pick the Bills I immediately put money down on KC. He was so cocky about Steelers beating KC which was laughable. And he actually picked them over Baltimore-for real-in the playoffs. He has no clue.
I picked them over the Ravens because Matt went the other way. Wouldn't be much fun if we both just had the same picks every week. But you keep right on doubting. BTW, Matt picked them to cover against Baltimore, too. A lot of people did.
Tomlin is ridiculous to actually whine about turn overs that they dont get every post game, what coach does that
I would love for Buffalo misery to continue and to never win a SUPERBOWL and Cleveland to never go
Who is eckelar and why are you saying it like that..
Just don't bring back Najee, he stumbles every time he runs faster than he's capable of, 4yrs of average play or below
Please, no more 10 and 6 seasons, can we just drop the ball and get a franchise qb next yr..this yrs qb class looks like garbage, tank next season Mr.Rooney
Can't be 10-6 in a 17 game season so don't worry
You can't keep trading away good players like Pickens and expect to win. You add to players like that. Steelers have been good at finding talented wr,but they skipped a year.
Boy
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Cohwer went to 2 Superbowls and got one. Tomlin did the same, and his team was better than Cohwer s.
Everybody knows Mike Tomlin would rather be right than change😢😢😢 until that changes this team will be stuck
Wow you know everybody. That's crazy
Ridiculous comment.
That's the Last thing this team understands is evolution😂😂 the standard is dead