SCU Week in Review – July 21st
In case you missed it (or anything) the SCU Week in Review recaps all articles, videos, posts and more, shared via Steel City Underground’s various platforms throughout the week.
Trading for Aiyuk? The best front 7 in years?
Joe and Brian discuss the possibility of the Pittsburgh Steelers making a trade with the San Francisco 49ers for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Hear why the hosts think the trade might not happen and why the Steelers may be wise to steer clear of a deal for Aiyuk instead of other options.
Also, what are the deepest position groups on the Steelers depth chart? Joe and Brian cover two groups and discuss why Pittsburgh’s combined set may be the best field in a decade.
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AFC North rivals greatly impact the Steelers’ chances
The most competitive division in the NFL continues to get better. Joe examines the offseason changes of the Steelers division rivals to see how the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals fortunes could impact this season.
With each team making significant moves in the offseason, the battle for the division title promises to be intense. The Steelers made some big moves that should make them a viable team to contend in the AFC North, a division where all four teams had a winning record last season. The odds may not be in Pittsburgh’s favor, but fans should feel confident in the Steelers chances.
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How does playing in this division impact the Steelers as opposed to teams in other divisions? Continue reading below!
How the dynamics of the AFC North will challenge the Steelers this season
The best of the best
The 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers will have a quarterback competition this coming training camp, and that’s not necessarily a bad position to be in. However, fans still reminisce about times where the position wasn’t in turmoil.
Any debate about all-time great quarterbacks in a franchise’s history typically starts and ends with stats vs. rings. From there the conversation extends into how they elevate teammates, impact on the culture, longevity and fan following.
Christina Rivers examines the top five quarterbacks in Pittsburgh Steelers history in this week’s Throwback Thursday segment, including one or two that don’t always come up in casual conversations.
Steelers Throwback Thursday: Top 5 franchise quarterbacks of all-time
Adding to your game days, man cave or she shed?
NFL merchandise continues to be popular amongst fans and is a great way to show support for their teams. With the 2024 regular season kicking off soon, now is the perfect time to get yourself, your friends, and your family back in the game through some cool Steelers merch.
So, what are some of the coolest new Steelers-themed gadgets on the market? Joe scours the web in search of five pieces of Pittsburgh merchandise fans will want to add to their collection.
What traditions do you follow?
From not washing clothing items following a win to simply chanting “Here We Go!” Christina Rivers details the various traditions of Steelers Nation.
Do you consider these part of Pittsburgh lore? Or do you have others to add?
Looking back to 2023 and beyond
Injuries and a shortened week impacted the Steelers in another loss to a two-win team, this time the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Fooball. Joe looks back at this debacle in this week’s Recall series.
This week’s Plays of the Year showcases more than one highlight, as we look back on the hopes and promises we had for Kenny Pickett’s career in the Steel City.
