Kevin Smith's Articles
Minicamp takeaways from my conversation with Steelers beat writer Nick Farabaugh
Steelers’ beat writer Nick Farabaugh from @PennLive was Thursday’s guest on my “Call Sheet Daily” podcast, and he had some...
06/12/2025
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Film Room: The one play that may have convinced the Steelers to pursue Aaron Rodgers
There was an interesting piece out Monday from veteran Sports Illustrated writer Albert Breer on how Aaron Rodgers ended up...
06/11/2025
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The development of Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick will be crucial to the Steelers run game
The Steelers spent three high picks on offensive linemen in the 2024 NFL draft, choosing Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier and...
06/10/2025
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Film Room: Will Aaron Rodgers be an upgrade for the Steelers at quarterback?
The news broke on Thursday that the long-anticipated Aaron Rodgers-to-the-Steelers marriage has been consummated. Rodgers signed a one-year deal with...
06/06/2025
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Steelers Playbook: The Sail concept
In today’s installment of Steelers Playbook, we’re looking at the Sail passing concept, which is an Arthur Smith staple, and...
06/03/2025
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Is Arthur Smith’s love of heavy personnel groupings beneficial for the Steelers?
The Steelers made news on Thursday when it was reported they had engaged in trade talks with the Miami Dolphins...
05/30/2025
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Steelers Playbook: The Post-Dig concept
In today’s installment of Steelers Playbook, we’re looking at the Post-Dig pass concept, which Pittsburgh used in a variety of...
05/30/2025
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Steelers Playbook: The Outside Zone scheme
It’s that time of year again! What does that mean? It means we’re close enough to actual football to dust...
05/27/2025
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Will the Steelers investment in a trio of Iowa defenders pay dividends?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added three defensive players from the University of Iowa to their roster in the past two...
05/22/2025
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What would it cost the Steelers to trade up in next year’s draft to acquire a top quarterback?
As I write this on Sunday, there is still no news of an Aaron Rodgers signing in Pittsburgh. The Steelers’...
05/19/2025
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The Steelers would be wise to reconsider their approach to the wide receiver position
Martavis Bryant. Antonio Brown. Chase Claypool. Diontae Johnson. George Pickens. What do all of those receivers have in common? For...
05/13/2025
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Should we “trust the process” when it comes to the 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers?
Trust the process. That’s a phrase that basketball fans, particularly those of the Philadelphia 76ers, know well. It’s a slogan...
05/09/2025
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Film Room: Sebastian Castro is a strong candidate to make Steelers roster as an undrafted free agent
257 players were chosen in last month’s NFL draft, over a span of three days and seven rounds. None of...
05/06/2025
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Film Room: The Steelers find great value in developmental QB Will Howard
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Ohio State quarterback Will Howard in the 6th Round of last week’s NFL draft, giving them...
04/30/2025
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Film Room: The Steelers add a high-character, high-effort edge player in Jack Sawyer
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Ohio State edge Jack Sawyer with their pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL...
04/28/2025
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Film Room: The Steelers have a perfect fit for their run scheme in Kaleb Johnson
The Steelers nabbed Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday, providing them...
04/27/2025
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Film Room: Steelers fill a glaring need in Round 1 by picking Derrick Harmon
There was plenty of drama on Thursday night with the Pittsburgh Steelers on the clock, holding the 21st pick in...
04/25/2025
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Ranking the 2025 quarterback draft prospects in terms of their cost and fit with the Steelers
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: the Steelers need a quarterback. Yes, they have Mason Rudolph. And Skylar Thompson....
04/22/2025
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The Steelers should do everything they can to acquire premium picks in next week’s draft
In early March, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced they had acquired Pro Bowl receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks in...
04/15/2025
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Scouting Shedeur Sanders as a possible fit for the Steelers
The Steelers announced this week they are hosting Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders on a Top-30 prospect visit. Top-30s are not...
04/10/2025
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