I don’t think many fans expected Russ to look this good. Only two games but he’s completely changed the dynamic of the team. It’s been years since I’ve felt this team could compete with top tier teams. I was dreading our second half schedule but now I’m optimistic. I do wish our defensive secondary was better though. It’s gonna be an exciting stretch after the bye.
People listen to the national media narrative too much. Honestly if you watch just a little bit of his time in Denver last year it should be pretty obvious that he would be this good. That's why when people were saying you have to stick with Fields over Russ I felt like I was living in a clown world.
@@jeffkeeton4787 After the bye week is really going to tell us about how good or not this team will be by end of the season. LFG!!! In Russ We Truss #3 🖤💛💯
The experience y’all had at that game was so deserving of 2 guys who bleed black n yellow. I can only hope and pray I get to experience a home game in the same section right by yall. Keep up the good work with the podcast and I can’t wait to meet you both one day.
i really cant tell if its Artie Smith schemes or if its Russ putting in his own plays but i feel like they are breaking the offense handcuffs this team has had for the last 6 years its so refreshing to see MULTIPLE deep balls
Something I noticed about Van Jefferson this week is his willingness to block. We haven't had a receiver willing to stick his nose in the trenches since JuJu imo. Love the show boys
You being so close to the team and players bring a lot of fun and credibility to your exchanges and genuine reactions. Really cool and insightful. Tks. Ciao.
Love you guys amazing show as always keep grinding and take this show to the moon we need steel here and Pat mcafee show to link up that would be legendary
Great job guys. Let's give some love to Danny Smith and the special team. They have to be the best unit in the league. ..... top 10 offense, top 5 defense...... man this could be special!!! GO STEELERS!!!
We have been a 2nd half offense and defence so far this year! So if we can play a full game like 2nd half no team scares me! Plus we get stronger after the bye with IR players and sutton! Here we go! Great show as per boys :)
I think I’m just going to comment on every episode saying Kev is my spirit animal because I swear EVERY SINGLE TIME you just take the thoughts right out of my fuckin head. Only got one game scheduled this year and that’s the Chiefs game. I already told my girlfriend we HAVE to go to the TT this year. Thanks for the ep, boys.
TJ is being double, triple covered the most in the NFL by quite a bit more and he's still making plays! Plus that extra coverage on him means the other big boys get home like cam, benton, alex and nick! Hes MVP no doubt about it!
Game was sick! Fun trying to spot yall every time near the end zone! Im with Jerry on the WR thing, I think it’ll be a splash type thing. I think it has to be a guy with multiple years on the contract. *I type as they plan to trade a 7th for Mike will*
We still need a WR2 tbh. Khan needs to get that done TODAY. I also think something that would be cool to see and might open up this offense even more: use Fields like the Saints used Taysom Hill. I don't think Arthur Smith is that creative but... it'd be fun af, no?
Shoutout to Jersey Jerry for honoring his bet with Kevin . Front row tickets to Monday night game and meeting TJ Watt and others as well, And the Steelers for the Win. I never once doubted Jerry I was just trying to get his attention. Btw it would be awesome to attend a Steelers game with Kevin and Jerry waiving that Terrible Towel . Also great video
You had me scared I didn't know if you were going to drop the podcast or what but you guys did thank you. I had to tweet at ya. 2 hours later he it is#herewego
I am very interested into seeing how our defense performs when we start playing these Top 10 Overall Offenses. The Chargers, Jets, Broncos, Giants, Raiders are ranked in the 20’s. The Cowboys and Colts in the teens - (both losses). Falcons are 7th and we played them week 1 before Cousins started cooking.
Love how great Russ looks and all the potential this offense has. My fear is Tomlins ego/confidence in his style is gonna cost this team. We should have lit it up like last week and I get that the giants have an underrated defense and not every game is going to be perfect, but finally going deep at the end of the 3rd quarter is crazy, and still trying to rely on the run/defense is what’s concerning. Hopefully it doesn’t turn out like every other year and we make a deep run in the playoffs, but it’s that reason why I don’t think this team will get another receiver
With how great Russ is at hitting guys deep and outside the numbers, I’d be happy with bringing in Slayton for about a 5th or 6th for sure. I’d like us to bring in some support at RT too if possible
At the beginning of the year I was really low on Arty, the last two games his play calling looks a lot better and I think he kind of originally built the offense for russ
I been saying all along that the Wins come from Run Game , go back and look last 4-5 seasons when Steelers kept Tomlin winning streak alive they started to run the ball . Najee and Warren have been running great keep pounding the run game and the pass game will come alive .
Gentlemen u know I've been big advocate for Calvin Austin III; he should've had 4 total TD's if Russ doesn't miss him. We're only going to get better. Special Teams, Daaamn they good! HERE WE GO STEELERS HERE WE GO ✨️ ♦️ 🔷️ 🖤 💛 🖤💛✌🏾😎🤚🏾🖤💛🖤🏆
Russ has been great, better than I expected by far. I hope Fields soaks up his knowledge this year and Steelers sign JF2 to a 3 year deal in the offseason. I still think Justin is the future of the Steelers.
Look how good Najee looks finally a QB Defenses are worried about And Spot on with Russ setting things up pre snap no knock on JF but look at the difference in GPS effort in blocking same with Pat an Jefferson getting those second level blocks ! Look this isn’t a great Defense it’s good and opportunistic But now that’s okay because Kev you nailed it we look like an NFL offense !!! Win the division baby!!
Remember when Ben got suspended for the first 4 games and the yinzer spin was that he will be 4 games more fresh than the other QB’s……..well, that’s the same thing for Russ. Him missing 30% of season will have him fresh as a daisy when the end of season Push happens.
What people dont see is that Russ is literally in the same position he was in when he was in Seattle with LOB......look up their team and the way they played....a replica of our Steelers today..... Russ got a Super Bowl out of that and could gave won the second Super Bowl but that loss was on Pete Carroll.
i played center in college. hands to the face is tough all it takes is a slip of the hand. as soon as he takes the hand off hes beat, hasnd fighting is the most important part of playing o line. i think broderick has been getting better each week, playing decent for a 2nd year backup tackle not at his natural position.
That’s fair but wouldn’t you rather risk removing the hands from the face and “getting beat” over taking a drive killing penalty? Just feels like you have no chance with the penalty where you at least hope the QB gets rid of the ball or escapes during the blown block portion?
Tbh the way Russ is making these WRs look and the way he's distributing the ball I would rather the Steelers go get another solid lineman. The way our O line is going down with all these injuries we could use another quality starter to the rotation. WR would be my 2nd option right now
Do you guys want to see JF get some goalline or 3rd/4th down packages? I really want to see it. And I think that would really boost his relationship with RW when they are both contributing to the win.
Steelers need to deploy less zone defense. Veteran QBs torch zone coverage, and it doesn't work against elite offenses. Mix it up, but play more man coverage. 💛🖤
People hate on Russ and say he's a bad teammate because he's a Christian family man and he's not a kid trying to go out and party all the time. Different priorities
The people that talk trash about Russ’ character were mainly salty Seattle fans that were mad he left. Also jealous LOB members. His teammates in Denver loved him
You should just go get Mike Williams honestly, cus you could then just keep him outside and move GP and Calvin around, then if Roman comes back you’re great honestly
13 - 4 Steelers always play up to Baltimore Cincinnati defense is very suspect. Cleveland is Cleveland- I could see a split. I see us winning at least 1 of was, Philly, KC 13 - 4 Remember this when I'm right
No Way Fields goes anywhere. Tomlin and Arthur Smith is going dial up plays for Fields this season. Plus if Russ goes down we definitely need Fields to step up. Plus Fields could be future QB going forward.
I completely disagree with this idea that Fields is going to get much better than he currently is. The reason is he has been in this league 4 years now and still cannot properly read a defense. You can either do that or you can’t. If it takes a year or two or even three to improve than sure but I believe Fields is a lifetime back up. I don’t believe he will overcome the defense read issue.
I completely agree with u also.....as much as it hurts me becuz I never wanted to be so wrong... but i think the dude reached his ceiling......i hope im wrong tho...i really do.
@@kevinadams2686 - Yes!! Russ has the capability to get more folks involved in the offense and that makes it more fluid. He sees the field better and reads the defense better and can make adjustments on the fly. Fields is just not there and I can see that by the amount of folks who sit there open and he just doesn’t get the ball to them because he doesn’t see them. Not sure he will ever grow out of that but I really hope I am wrong about that. I was at the game Monday Night and didn’t see where you guys tailgated. Let me know so next time I can say hello.
I dont think the broncos are a given for ravens - their defense is v good and ravens tend to blow games in the 4th quarter lol we are 2 seed right now. The ravens defense sucks this year. They are 32 in yards allowed and 26th points allowed. If henry or jackson get hurt they are done. And jackson missed 2 practices this week due to back injury.
If Steelers don’t get big splash type of player then don’t even waste the picks or money on some WR who’s been injured since being in the league. No on Mike Williams and others like him .
I don’t think many fans expected Russ to look this good. Only two games but he’s completely changed the dynamic of the team. It’s been years since I’ve felt this team could compete with top tier teams. I was dreading our second half schedule but now I’m optimistic. I do wish our defensive secondary was better though. It’s gonna be an exciting stretch after the bye.
Absolutely agree Jeff. Feels like they have a real chance for the first time in a while. Russ is a massive boost. Shocked me.
People listen to the national media narrative too much. Honestly if you watch just a little bit of his time in Denver last year it should be pretty obvious that he would be this good. That's why when people were saying you have to stick with Fields over Russ I felt like I was living in a clown world.
Let’s just hope our line can keep him off his back and upright. That’s a real concern.
@@jeffkeeton4787 After the bye week is really going to tell us about how good or not this team will be by end of the season. LFG!!! In Russ We Truss #3 🖤💛💯
The experience y’all had at that game was so deserving of 2 guys who bleed black n yellow. I can only hope and pray I get to experience a home game in the same section right by yall. Keep up the good work with the podcast and I can’t wait to meet you both one day.
Thanks brother!
i really cant tell if its Artie Smith schemes or if its Russ putting in his own plays but i feel like they are breaking the offense handcuffs this team has had for the last 6 years its so refreshing to see MULTIPLE deep balls
Kevs Steelers fits go crazy every week. Love the show finally getting the respect it deserves. None better. Cheers boys !
Something I noticed about Van Jefferson this week is his willingness to block. We haven't had a receiver willing to stick his nose in the trenches since JuJu imo. Love the show boys
I always believed in you Russy❤️❤️
You guys are the best. Keep it up! Steelers Nation needs a podcast like this. #roadto8
Electric game and atmosphere to be at‼️ 6-2 feels GREAT. Keep the pod rolling boys
Each passing week, everyone is gonna get a little more sussy for russy whether they want to or not
Love the show fellas, had the pleasure of meeting y’all 2 seasons ago at SNF in Miami. Glad to hear you are getting the recognition y’all deserve.
Woooooo Sussy for Russy!
Very Sussy
Was waiting for 2 days for this episode! Can’t wait to hear about it! Let’s go mates!
Thanks Dave!
You being so close to the team and players bring a lot of fun and credibility to your exchanges and genuine reactions. Really cool and insightful. Tks. Ciao.
Love you guys amazing show as always keep grinding and take this show to the moon we need steel here and Pat mcafee show to link up that would be legendary
I've been waiting way to long for this... you guy's rock
Great job guys. Let's give some love to Danny Smith and the special team. They have to be the best unit in the league. ..... top 10 offense, top 5 defense...... man this could be special!!! GO STEELERS!!!
Might be the best special teams unit and a vastly improved offense. Exciting times right now.
@kevinadams2686 agreed Kev !
We have been a 2nd half offense and defence so far this year! So if we can play a full game like 2nd half no team scares me! Plus we get stronger after the bye with IR players and sutton! Here we go! Great show as per boys :)
I think I’m just going to comment on every episode saying Kev is my spirit animal because I swear EVERY SINGLE TIME you just take the thoughts right out of my fuckin head. Only got one game scheduled this year and that’s the Chiefs game. I already told my girlfriend we HAVE to go to the TT this year. Thanks for the ep, boys.
TJ is being double, triple covered the most in the NFL by quite a bit more and he's still making plays! Plus that extra coverage on him means the other big boys get home like cam, benton, alex and nick! Hes MVP no doubt about it!
Killing it Gentlemen!!!! Thanks for the content.
Just got my Sussy for Russy shirt thanks Jersey Jerry
Best fucking Steeler podcast by a fucking million #wearesteelhere
Great episode again guys.
You have to remember that Russ is one of Justin’s childhood heroes… I don’t think he’s too salty about getting a chance to learn from him.
What an experience yous must have had Monday night lads😂 russ deep ball is pure honey!! Great show as always💪
Craziest experience of my life personally.
@ looked it! Hopefully one of many highlights to come this season with the Steelers!🙌
So cool to meet you guys at the game!
Game was sick! Fun trying to spot yall every time near the end zone!
Im with Jerry on the WR thing, I think it’ll be a splash type thing. I think it has to be a guy with multiple years on the contract.
*I type as they plan to trade a 7th for Mike will*
Been waiting all week for this lol
Hope it didn’t disappoint.
We still need a WR2 tbh. Khan needs to get that done TODAY.
I also think something that would be cool to see and might open up this offense even more: use Fields like the Saints used Taysom Hill. I don't think Arthur Smith is that creative but... it'd be fun af, no?
I think maybe in the red zone fields legs are a big asset.
@@kevinadams2686 big red zone threat
Been waiting for this one!! Sussy for russy!!!!!
😂
It was always Russy. I just didn’t see it initially
@ I had my doubts but with Russ sitting there healthy they had to give him a look.
Shoutout to Jersey Jerry for honoring his bet with Kevin . Front row tickets to Monday night game and meeting TJ Watt and others as well, And the Steelers for the Win. I never once doubted Jerry I was just trying to get his attention. Btw it would be awesome to attend a Steelers game with Kevin and Jerry waiving that Terrible Towel . Also great video
Thanks brother! It was a special night. You let us know when you make it to a game.
So glad yinz getting the props! Well deserved!
Thanks brother! It’s been a blast.
Here we go Steelers
Hype for the stretch run
You had me scared I didn't know if you were going to drop the podcast or what but you guys did thank you. I had to tweet at ya. 2 hours later he it is#herewego
Great show as usual!
Thank you!!
I am very interested into seeing how our defense performs when we start playing these Top 10 Overall Offenses. The Chargers, Jets, Broncos, Giants, Raiders are ranked in the 20’s. The Cowboys and Colts in the teens - (both losses).
Falcons are 7th and we played them week 1 before Cousins started cooking.
I came from Las Vegas to watch the game. Love the show
Thanks brother! Means a lot.
I'm a huge Fields fan, but Russ is looking awesome, so I can't say anything, but LET'S GO!!!
THE FELLASSSSS
Love how great Russ looks and all the potential this offense has. My fear is Tomlins ego/confidence in his style is gonna cost this team. We should have lit it up like last week and I get that the giants have an underrated defense and not every game is going to be perfect, but finally going deep at the end of the 3rd quarter is crazy, and still trying to rely on the run/defense is what’s concerning. Hopefully it doesn’t turn out like every other year and we make a deep run in the playoffs, but it’s that reason why I don’t think this team will get another receiver
With how great Russ is at hitting guys deep and outside the numbers, I’d be happy with bringing in Slayton for about a 5th or 6th for sure. I’d like us to bring in some support at RT too if possible
LFG boys. Commies going to be a real test off the bye. Hope we can show out
This is why i was screaming for Russ to start sooner , teams will keep crowding the box to stop the run !!
At the beginning of the year I was really low on Arty, the last two games his play calling looks a lot better and I think he kind of originally built the offense for russ
Kevin-can you Post the Link to the TJ Shirt?? Today’s shirt was sweet too.
I been saying all along that the Wins come from Run Game , go back and look last 4-5 seasons when Steelers kept Tomlin winning streak alive they started to run the ball . Najee and Warren have been running great keep pounding the run game and the pass game will come alive .
Yep agreed. Offense rolls through the run game, but the threat of the pass helps everything.
I’m gonna be at the home Ravens game! First one for both me and my son! Can’t wait!
Gentlemen u know I've been big advocate for Calvin Austin III; he should've had 4 total TD's if Russ doesn't miss him. We're only going to get better. Special Teams, Daaamn they good! HERE WE GO STEELERS HERE WE GO ✨️ ♦️ 🔷️ 🖤 💛 🖤💛✌🏾😎🤚🏾🖤💛🖤🏆
Let’s not forget Hard Knocks has started filming for Steelers, it’s going be great after Bye week when they really start filming .
Russ has been great, better than I expected by far. I hope Fields soaks up his knowledge this year and Steelers sign JF2 to a 3 year deal in the offseason. I still think Justin is the future of the Steelers.
Agreed. Hope this is a huge boost for Fields.
Man Jerry was right:
IT WAS ALWAYS RUSSY‼️
He nailed it
Van Jefferson was really good in 2021 on the rams superbowl winning team.
I think he can contribute.
Russ is droppin DIMES
I’ve been waiting to watch this
Thanks brother!
Look how good Najee looks finally a QB Defenses are worried about
And Spot on with Russ setting things up pre snap no knock on JF but look at the difference in GPS effort in blocking same with Pat an Jefferson getting those second level blocks !
Look this isn’t a great Defense it’s good and opportunistic But now that’s okay because Kev you nailed it we look like an NFL offense !!!
Win the division baby!!
Flowers for CA.
Remember when Ben got suspended for the first 4 games and the yinzer spin was that he will be 4 games more fresh than the other QB’s……..well, that’s the same thing for Russ. Him missing 30% of season will have him fresh as a daisy when the end of season Push happens.
Sooooooo… where are the Sussy for Russy shirts being sold? Great show guys!
Barstool merch on the barstool site!
What people dont see is that Russ is literally in the same position he was in when he was in Seattle with LOB......look up their team and the way they played....a replica of our Steelers today..... Russ got a Super Bowl out of that and could gave won the second Super Bowl but that loss was on Pete Carroll.
Came someone tell this guy on the left that the Russ naked boot throw to Muth was 2 weeks ago…
lol. At 730 this morning you had me go back the entire game to find the clip. You’re right. It’s jets. In my mind I was blending plays. Good call.
@@kevinadams2686haha my bad for making ya dive dahn the rabbit hole. Appreciate yinz 🫡
They not like Russ… They not like Russ 🎶🎵
Every time he rolls out I think we got this…
i played center in college. hands to the face is tough all it takes is a slip of the hand. as soon as he takes the hand off hes beat, hasnd fighting is the most important part of playing o line. i think broderick has been getting better each week, playing decent for a 2nd year backup tackle not at his natural position.
That’s fair but wouldn’t you rather risk removing the hands from the face and “getting beat” over taking a drive killing penalty? Just feels like you have no chance with the penalty where you at least hope the QB gets rid of the ball or escapes during the blown block portion?
@@kevinadams2686 90% of the time they arent calling hands to the face. it happens almost every play, if not atleast on every drive
I was the "Jerry" of my family...been Russ since day one!
It was great recognition. I almost can’t believe I didn’t see it myself.
It was a little Russ-ty at first but man, Russ is 🔥🔥🔥
Tbh the way Russ is making these WRs look and the way he's distributing the ball I would rather the Steelers go get another solid lineman. The way our O line is going down with all these injuries we could use another quality starter to the rotation. WR would be my 2nd option right now
Do you guys want to see JF get some goalline or 3rd/4th down packages? I really want to see it. And I think that would really boost his relationship with RW when they are both contributing to the win.
It’s a very good suggestion if the offense can’t get steam in the RZ going. That’s where fields legs were a huge asset.
Will you be uploading the weekly game preview today? Usually I think it's out by now.
CA3 can be really great WR for Steelers with bjg arm QB like Russ Wilson but like Kevin said Steelers need big body WR.
Will you guys be having the Terrible Tailgate Sunday? Would love to attend...first time attendee
Steelers should make a call for Garrett Wilson! You have to think he's not happy there.
I don't think we're seeing Calvin finally come on, I think we're finally seeing what Calvin Austin always was.
Injuries hampered his career early but you’re starting to see why Sauce Gardener said he’s the hardest guy he’s ever had to cover.
@@kevinadams2686 absolutely kev!
The difference between Russ and Justin Russ is not playing for money😮 different Energy
Is Super Bowl possible for are Steelers this year
I think so, yes. Best chance we’ve had in 7 years imo.
REAL DEAL STILLERS 🔥🔥🔥
Calvin Austin is a legit threat not a gadget guy
Kevin take a rip for us from the Steelers Chong lol 😂
Kev were you at the pens game Tuesday? I swear I saw you walking near 105-107
Yessir. Had to say farewell flower.
I feel like Lockett is a trade that might happen
I almost suggested that when Jerry mentioned DK. I felt like Lockett made more sense.
Steelers need to deploy less zone defense. Veteran QBs torch zone coverage, and it doesn't work against elite offenses. Mix it up, but play more man coverage. 💛🖤
I want to see Cam Sutton and beanie split reps. Like Roberts and Wilson split reps at LB
People hate on Russ and say he's a bad teammate because he's a Christian family man and he's not a kid trying to go out and party all the time. Different priorities
Hey idc what he does privately. Keep playing like this, and I’ll support to the end.
The people that talk trash about Russ’ character were mainly salty Seattle fans that were mad he left. Also jealous LOB members. His teammates in Denver loved him
Yeah just haters for sure.
Need a WR we are screweeed if George gets hurt
You should just go get Mike Williams honestly, cus you could then just keep him outside and move GP and Calvin around, then if Roman comes back you’re great honestly
13 - 4
Steelers always play up to Baltimore
Cincinnati defense is very suspect.
Cleveland is Cleveland- I could see a split.
I see us winning at least 1 of was, Philly, KC
13 - 4
Remember this when I'm right
First like and first comment let’s FN Go baby!
Hell yeah!
@ keep up the hard work gentlemen! Y’all’s grind is honorable🙌🏼🤝🤙🏼🖤💛
This is the time. This is it. Either go all in for a great wide receiver or stfu.
No Way Fields goes anywhere. Tomlin and Arthur Smith is going dial up plays for Fields this season. Plus if Russ goes down we definitely need Fields to step up. Plus Fields could be future QB going forward.
GIVE ME DK!!!!
My rest of season prediction:
Commanders - W
Ravens - W
Browns - W
Bengals - L
Browns - W
Eagles - L
Ravens - L
Chiefs - L
Bengals - W
11-6
I’m gunna need Kevin to eat more crow about fields / Russ
Haha brother 2 episodes I ate so much crow and admitted I was way off with it. My belly is full of crow. I’m shitting feathers.
I completely disagree with this idea that Fields is going to get much better than he currently is. The reason is he has been in this league 4 years now and still cannot properly read a defense. You can either do that or you can’t. If it takes a year or two or even three to improve than sure but I believe Fields is a lifetime back up. I don’t believe he will overcome the defense read issue.
This was my worry.. does Russ make it look WAY better? And does that tell you Fields doesn’t have that aspect?
I completely agree with u also.....as much as it hurts me becuz I never wanted to be so wrong... but i think the dude reached his ceiling......i hope im wrong tho...i really do.
@@kevinadams2686 - Yes!! Russ has the capability to get more folks involved in the offense and that makes it more fluid. He sees the field better and reads the defense better and can make adjustments on the fly. Fields is just not there and I can see that by the amount of folks who sit there open and he just doesn’t get the ball to them because he doesn’t see them. Not sure he will ever grow out of that but I really hope I am wrong about that. I was at the game Monday Night and didn’t see where you guys tailgated. Let me know so next time I can say hello.
People (not me) hate on Russ because they think he is fake.
I mean, I’m sure some of it is fabricated but to me he just seems like a class act.
I dont think the broncos are a given for ravens - their defense is v good and ravens tend to blow games in the 4th quarter lol we are 2 seed right now. The ravens defense sucks this year. They are 32 in yards allowed and 26th points allowed. If henry or jackson get hurt they are done. And jackson missed 2 practices this week due to back injury.
No chance metcalf goes
Broderick Jones doesn’t know the plays . Every snap u see him asking what Russ or Fields is saying, plus he gets beat so many plays.
Dont get too comfortable with Author Smith and Tomlins red flag challenges.
If Steelers don’t get big splash type of player then don’t even waste the picks or money on some WR who’s been injured since being in the league. No on Mike Williams and others like him .
Win the afc north and everything else will play out
Real test is coming after by week. I'm not buying yet into the clown's circus. He needs to go.