Hey Steelers Fans. Welcome to Saturday.
The Kickoff
Yes, a rare Saturday edition… Sometimes when you’re covering your favorite team you can get a bit passionate. Some might even suggest “overly emotional.” When news broke that the Pittsburgh Steelers were giving General Manager Omar Khan a three-year extension, my first thought was why? I may be an idiot but once in a while I have my moments of clarity. This is what the Steelers do; they seek continuity above all else. You may think I’ve changed my mind on this or that I’ve decided I was just overreacting but no, I’m dying on this hill. The “Khan Artist” has definitely made his mark as a GM in a very different mold than his predecessor Kevin Colbert. Anyone who fleeces a second round pick for Chase Claypool has some ability. But here’s what I come back to… What has this team accomplished under his tenure? I dove deeper into this hours after the news broke but I’ll leave you with this. Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu better pan out because otherwise I’ll have a lot more company in my belief.
The Latest Podcast
Episode 428 of the SCB Steelers Podcast presented by DEK Roofing Inc is available! We aired live on Tuesday this week due to the big Jalen Ramsey trade that took place. Hope you can find time to watch or you can listen right here.
Oh Tannenbaum
ESPN talking head and former NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum said yesterday that he believes rookie Will Howard will be the starter ahead of Aaron Rodgers by December. First thought? No way in Hell. The Steelers would have to 2-10 and Rodgers would have to be throwing picks every other throw. Mike Tomlin would not do a future Hall of Famer this way. Now if the season is lost and Rodgers is hurt? Absolutely. Play Howard and see what you have. But no, Tannenbaum’s suggestion is another reason he was a brutal GM for the NYJ.
Random Reads
Pretty impressive workout by Jaylen Warren. Doing drills with a soccer goal attached to him… T.J. Watt will be getting his deal at some point this summer. Both sides know he will be the highest paid defender when it happens but it sounds like the length of the deal is also a sticking point… Say what you will about the Savannah Bananas but they’re putting butts in seats and they’re entertaining. If you want “real” baseball then you know where to find it… Thoughts with the people of Texas Hill Country. It’s one of the more unique and beautiful areas of the country and has been devastated by heavy rains and floods. Many still missing… Hope everyone enjoyed their Fourth of July celebrations and I hope you have all of your digits…
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