by Andy | Jun 4, 2026 | Hall of Fame, NFL News
With a post on the social media app formerly known as Twitter, Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Winning QB Russell Wilson officially announced his retirement Wednesday, with word coming out that he plans to join CBS’ NFL Today this fall.
And, as much as I probably shouldn’t be, I’m torn on his legacy and on whether he and his career will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
The upside? Ten Pro Bowls, though at least a couple of those just illustrate how that game has devolved. Did he really deserve to go in 2024 when he missed the first six games due to injury and he took Pittsburgh to a 6-5 record after replacing Justin Fields? He was fine, I guess, but his slump at the end of the season contributed to the Steelers’ early exit. (more…)
by Andy | Jan 10, 2026 | NFL Picks, NFL Playoffs
So, yeah, postseason is here. We’ve been getting away from pick and gambling segments, but I’m bored – so, what the hell.
Would love to see your picks below. (more…)
by Tony | Nov 25, 2025 | Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame unveiled their list of 26 modern era players (the result of their being a tie for the 25th spot on the list) that are finalists to be inducted into the class of 2026 this morning.
On the list include:
QB Drew Brees – 1st time as semifinalist, first year eligible
QB Eli Manning – 2nd time as semifinalist, Finalist in 2025
QB Philip Rivers – 1st time as semifinalist, first year eligible
RB Frank Gore – 1st time as semifinalist, first year eligible
RB Fred Taylor – 7th time as semifinalist, Finalist in 2025
WR Larry Fitzgerald – 1st time as semifinalist, first year eligible
WR Torry Holt – 12th time as semifinalist, Finalist in 2025
WR Steve Smith Sr. – 5th time as semifinalist, Finalist in 2025
WR Hines Ward – 10th time as semifinalist
WR Reggie Wayne – 7th time as semifinalist, Finalist in 2025
TE Jason Witten – 1st time as semifinalist, first year eligible
OL Willie Anderson – 6th time as semifinalist, Finalist in 2025
OL Lomas Brown – 1st time as a semifinalist
OL Jahri Evans – 4th time as semifinalist, Finalist in 2025
OL Richmond Webb – 2nd time as semifinalist
OL Steve Wisniewski – 3rd time as semifinalist
OL Marshal Yanda – 2nd time as semifinalist, Finalist in 2025
DL Robert Mathis – 5th time as semifinalist
DL Vince Wilfork – 5th time as semifinalist
DL Kevin Williams – 1st time as semifinalist
LB Luke Kuechly – 2nd time as semifinalist, Finalist in 2025
LB Terrell Suggs – 2nd time as semifinalist, Finalist in 2025
DB Rodney Harrison – 5th time as semifinalist
DB Earl Thomas – 2nd time as semifinalist
DB Darren Woodson – 10th time as semifinalist
K Adam Vinatieri – 2nd time as semifinalist, Finalist in 2025
Lomas Brown and Kevin Williams are the only first time semifinalists that are not in their first year of eligibility. The list was culled form a list of 128 nominees announced in September, and will now be cut to a group of 15 finalists later this year, before being debated along with Coaches, Contributor and Senior nominees in advance of Super Bowl LX. Between four and eight new members will be elected, per the HOF bylaws, announced at NFL Honors show in February, and inducted in Canton next August.
by Guest Post | Aug 16, 2013 | Fantasy Football
Neal Coolong
Editor of Behind the Steel Curtain
Twitter: @nealcoolong/@btsteelcurtain
His team picked eighth:
Alfred Morris
Darren Sproles
Vincent Jackson
Reggie Wayne
Tom Brady
Vernon Davis
Eddie Lacy
Kenny Britt
Mark Ingram
Isaiah Pead
Justin Tucker
St. Louis Defense
His thoughts: (more…)
by Andy | Mar 23, 2013 | 2012 season, 2013 season, NFL Draft, NFL Free Agency, NFL Random Thoughts
It’s tough to be a mid-level team in the NFL, but that’s where the Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be right now. There’s a lot of really good talent on the roster with a mix of up-and-coming youngsters and veterans who have been around the block.
But there’s also a talent shortage in some important spots and a salary cap that’s been tight for the past two offseasons.
Luckily for Pittsburgh, this team plays in the AFC North, where the Cincinnati Bengals are improving but unproven and where the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns also are going through transitional times.
So what happened in 2012 and what is in store for the Steelers of 2013? Neal Coolong, editor of Behind the Steel Curtain, tells us it’s too early to say where Pittsburgh falls in the hierarchy of the AFC this season. Here’s what he had to say.
Zoneblitz: Pittsburgh fell to 8-8 in 2012. Was this a one-season blip or are the Steelers entering a rebuilding phase? (more…)
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