2023 Steelers Positional Evaluations: Tight End

By Jeremy Hritz “The Steelers are going to throw more to the tight end this year.” Does this refrain sound familiar?  For the longest time, it was the running joke that “this” would be the year that the tight end was targeted in the Steelers offense, and in 2022, it was factual.  Second year TEContinue reading “2023 Steelers Positional Evaluations: Tight End”

Study Session, Season #2, Episode #458: 11/22/22: Reasons for Optimism in Steelers Future; Keep the Faith

By Jeremy Hritz What is up, Steel Studians? Happy Tuesday, and welcome to episode #458 of the Study Session! Join me today as I share reasons for optimism for the Steelers next season, and while that does not provide any solace for 2022, rest assured the team is building for the future. Much gratitude toContinue reading “Study Session, Season #2, Episode #458: 11/22/22: Reasons for Optimism in Steelers Future; Keep the Faith”

2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 2: Running Backs, Fullback, and Tight End – Najee Poised For Big Year in Sophomore Season, Warren Provides Optimism, and TE Is Steelers Sneaky Position of Strength

By Jeremy Hritz This is Part II of a multi-part series previewing the Steelers 2022 season, leading up to the first regular season contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Running Back Harris is entering his second year, and he showed in 2021 that he is more than capable of carrying the load and being the workhorseContinue reading “2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 2: Running Backs, Fullback, and Tight End – Najee Poised For Big Year in Sophomore Season, Warren Provides Optimism, and TE Is Steelers Sneaky Position of Strength”

2022 Steelers Depth Chart Analysis: Tight End

By Jeremy Hritz What a difference a year can make. Heading into the 2021 season, there were concerns about the tight end position, despite the selection of Pat Freiermuth in the draft, and it was considered one of the weaker positions on the team. Fast forward to June 2022, and there is great optimism surroundingContinue reading “2022 Steelers Depth Chart Analysis: Tight End”

Study Session, Season #2, Episode #335: 6/2/22: Projecting What to Expecting from the 2021 Steelers Draft Class in Year 2

By Jeremy Hritz What is up, Steel Studians, and a happy Friday to yinz all! Join me today as I discuss the potential contributions of the 2021 Steelers draft class in year #2, and things are looking promising for what could down in history as one of Kevin Colbert’s best draft classes. Much gratitude toContinue reading “Study Session, Season #2, Episode #335: 6/2/22: Projecting What to Expecting from the 2021 Steelers Draft Class in Year 2”

Study Session, Season #2, Episode #334: 6/2/22: Tuzar Skipper Re-Signed, Devin Bush Feeling Confident in Knee, and Pat Freiermuth Doesn’t Believe in 50/50 Balls

By Jeremy Hritz What is up, Steel Studians? Happy Friday Junior, and welcome to episode #334 of the Study Session! Join me today as I talk the Steelers signing of Tuzar Skipper, Devin Bush’s renewed confidence, and Pat Freiermuth’s belief in always bringing down the combat catch ball. Much gratitude to you for supporting TheContinue reading “Study Session, Season #2, Episode #334: 6/2/22: Tuzar Skipper Re-Signed, Devin Bush Feeling Confident in Knee, and Pat Freiermuth Doesn’t Believe in 50/50 Balls”

2022 Steelers Positional Evaluations: Tight End – From a Position of Great Uncertainty to a Position of Strength

By Jeremy Hritz Before last season if you would have asked me, I would have emphatically told you that tight end was one of the worst positions on the team.  How quickly things can change. Pat Freiermuth had an outstanding rookie season as the team’s second round selection out of Penn State, with 60 receptionsContinue reading “2022 Steelers Positional Evaluations: Tight End – From a Position of Great Uncertainty to a Position of Strength”

Study Session, Season 2, Episode #216: Evaluating the Steelers Tight End Room, What a Difference a Year Can Make

By Jeremy Hritz What is up, Steel Studians? Happy Practice Friday, and welcome to episode #216 of the Study Session. Join me today as I evaluate the Steelers tight end room and discuss how things have changed greatly for this position from last year to this year. Much gratitude to you for supporting The SteelContinue reading “Study Session, Season 2, Episode #216: Evaluating the Steelers Tight End Room, What a Difference a Year Can Make”

Steelers Study Notes, 1/3/22: Ben’s Final Bow, Burrow’s Postseason Beginning, and Jaguars Hinged to Steelers Playoff Hopes

By Jeremy Hritz Happy New Year, and Happy Monday Night Football, Steelers Nation! It’s a big day in Pittsburgh, as we await Ben Roethlisberger’s final performance at Heinz Field in what will be hopefully a celebratory evening, though at the same time sad and sorrowful. The signal caller who for 18 years we have watchedContinue reading “Steelers Study Notes, 1/3/22: Ben’s Final Bow, Burrow’s Postseason Beginning, and Jaguars Hinged to Steelers Playoff Hopes”

Study Session, Episode #124: 10/15/21: Talking Steelers Injury Report, Pat Freiermuth Getting More Involved, and the AFC North Games This Weekend

By Jeremy Hritz Happy Friday, Steel Studians! We made it, and I hope you have had a wonderful week! Thank you for joining me this Friday, as I cover a host of topics, including the Steelers injury report, getting Pat Freiermuth more involved in the passing game, and the slate of games in the AFCContinue reading “Study Session, Episode #124: 10/15/21: Talking Steelers Injury Report, Pat Freiermuth Getting More Involved, and the AFC North Games This Weekend”