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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin shares his thoughts from the Pittsburgh Steelers' 26-18 win on Monday Night Football against the New York Giants.
Russell Wilson had another strong game, completing 20 of 28 passes for 278 yards and a touchdown. Wilson did fumble.
T.J. Watt's strip-sack fumble recovery and Beanie Bishop's interception helped the Steelers clinch the win.
Calvin Austin III scored two touchdowns, including a 73-yard punt return touchdown. George Pickens had four catches for 74 yards.
Najee Harris had his third consecutive 100-yard game.
Bergin explained how he'd like to see the Steelers improve their red-zone offense. On Monday night, the Steelers were 0 for 4 in scoring touchdowns in the red zone.
The Steelers sit atop the AFC North with a 6-2 record heading into their bye week.
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Everyone's favorite duo Matt and Phil Simms are back for another episode of Simms Complete, this week, they're making lists of the best QBs this past week. Is your favorite QB on their list? Listen in and find out NOW!
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin is joined by PennLive Steelers beat reporter Nick Farabaugh to discuss Russell Wilson's performance against the New York Jets and what's ahead against the New York Giants.
The guys analyzed Wilson’s connection with George Pickens, and the impact of Najee Harris in his contract year.
Bergin and Farabaugh also discussed rookies Payton Wilson and Beanie Bishop's standout performances, and whether the Steelers might make a big move for a wide receiver like Cooper Kupp before the Nov. 5 trade deadline.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin shares his thoughts from the Pittsburgh Steelers' 37-15 win over the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football.
Bergin shared his thoughts about Russell Wilson's debut for the Steelers. He also shared several Steelers with standout performances, including rookie Beanie Bishop, George Pickens and Najee Harris.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin welcomes "Bleav in Jets" host Rami Lavi to preview the NFL Week 7 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets.
It appears the Steelers plan to start Russell Wilson instead of Justin Fields. The guys discussed whether this is the right decision.
Next, Lavi shared his reaction to the Davante Adams trade. Adams reunites with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has the Jets off to a 2-4 start. The Jets have lost three consecutive games.
The Steelers are in the trade market for a wide receiver, but now must see what other players are left with Adams to the Jets and Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills.
Last, the guys talked about what the future holds for Rodgers and who will serve as the Jets head coach in the 2025 season. The Jets fired Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich has taken over as the interim coach.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin shares his reaction to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 32-13 win against the Las Vegas Raiders game in NFL Week 6.
Bergin argued that the Steelers should start Justin Fields again in Week 7 against the New York Jets.
He also discussed Najee Harris' impressive performance and T.J. Watt's dynamic ability to create turnovers.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin previews the NFL Week 6 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders.
Bergin discussed what Russell Wilson's role could be considering he was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. It could mark only the third time in his 13-year career he's served as a backup if Justin Fields gets the start.
Bergin discussed whether the Steelers should offer a contract extension to third-year wide receiver George Pickens given his lack of effort in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. Pickens had fewer snaps (34) than Van Jefferson (47) and Calvin Austin III (44) in Week 5.
Pickens also had eye black with the F word on it and threw Cowboys defender Jourdan Lewis down by the facemask.
The Raiders are expected to start Aidan O’Connell in favor of Gardner Minshew.
Las Vegas is expected to be without Davante Adams (hamstring) and could be without Maxx Crosby (ankle).
Last, Bergin mentioned how the Steelers will have to stop rookie tight end Brock Bowers.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin shares his thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers' 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Bergin also shares whether he thinks the Steelers should start Justin Fields or Russell Wilson in Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin is joined by "Bleav in Cowboys" host Jesse Holley to preview the NFL Week 5 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys.
The guys discussed Justin Fields' performance through four weeks of the 2024 NFL season.
Plus, they talked about how the Dallas Cowboys have been ravaged with injuries to Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence. Holley explained that the Cowboys' defense has struggled to stop the run.
Holley also shared how the Cowboys' offense lacks "juice" other than Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb.
Holley won the reality TV show "4th and Long" with Michael Irvin. He shared how he got onto the show as a football and basketball player from the University of North Carolina.
Also, Holley was a member of the North Carolina Tar Heels 2005 national championship basketball team. He shared his favorite memories of playing for legendary head coach Roy Williams.
Holley also shared his story of meeting Michael Jordan for the first time.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin shares his live reaction to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 27-24 loss against the Indianapolis Colts.
Bergin shares why he thinks Justin Fields should continue to start for the Steelers in Week 5.
The Steelers lost the turnover battle to the Colts, 2-0. It included a Fields' fumble in the third quarter and a George Pickens' fumble in the second quarter.
Bergin said he believes the Steelers' defense played its worst game of the 2024 season.
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“Bleav in Steelers” host Mark Bergin is joined by “Bleav in Colts” host Lawrence Owen to preview the Week 4 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts.
First, the guys share stories of the St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis
The guys discussed how Justin Fields has the Steelers off to a 3-0 start by playing ball-control football. The Steelers' offense has only one turnover and they’ve won time of possession in their three wins.
The Steelers are +4 in turnover margin too.
Pittsburgh’s ability to sustain offensive drives has helped the defense get off to a dominant start.
The Steelers will be without Alex Highsmith due to a groin injury. Second-year edge rusher Nick Herbig looks to fill in for Highsmith.
Second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson is off to a shaky start with the Colts entering Sunday’s game with a 1-2 record.
Richardson will look to get back on track against a Steelers team allowing 8.67 points per game.
The Colts’ offense also relies upon running back Jonathan Taylor and guard Quenton Nelson.
Rookie Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu is expected to match up against Steelers left tackle Dan Moore Jr. on Sunday.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin is joined by "All Steelers Talk" host Noah Strackbein to discuss Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts.
The guys discussed how Justin Fields is due to start again against the Colts, but how head coach Mike Tomlin won't name him the starter over Russell Wilson.
Bergin and Strackbein discuss key injuries to Alex Highsmith (groin) and Jaylen Warren (knee). Bergin explained why he's excited to see what second-year player Nick Herbig can do filling in for Highsmith.
The guys also talked about Isaac Seumalo's return in the coming weeks from a pectoral injury. Seumalo's presence should help the Steelers' offense.
Last, Strackbein shared his hope that the Steelers trade for a wide receiver before November's trade deadline.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin shares his thoughts after the Pittsburgh Steelers' 20-10 win against the Los Angeles Chargers in NFL Week 3.
Bergin explained why he thinks quarterback Justin Fields should continue to start, regardless of Russell Wilson's health. Fields played his best game so far for the Steelers.
The Steelers' defense was dominant, allowing only 10 points in the game. In the second half, the Steelers had five sacks and didn't allow a score. Bergin said he believes the Steelers defense is the NFL's best defense. The Chargers had -5 yards of offense in the second half and didn't have a first down in the third quarter.
Bergin also believes Nick Herbig is better than Alex Highsmith. Herbig had two sacks filling in for Highsmith, who left the game with a groin injury. Van Jefferson (eye) and Cory Trice Jr. (hamstring) also left the game due to injuries.
Next up, the Steelers hit the road to play the Indianapolis Colts in NFL Week 4.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin previews the Pittsburgh Steelers' Sunday game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Both teams are 2-0 entering Week 3.
The Steelers plan to start Justin Fields again as Russell Wilson deals with a lingering calf injury.
Bergin explained the key metrics for why the Steelers have started 2-0.
Plus, the Steelers benched Broderick Jones against the Broncos. Bergin explains who he thinks will start at right tackle between Jones and rookie Troy Fautanu.
The Steelers will try to slow down Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Pittsburgh is familiar with running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards along with offensive coordinator Greg Roman. All three were part of the Baltimore Ravens organization for years.
Bergin explained how the Chargers edge rushing duo of Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack is as good as there is in the NFL.
The Chargers have had a noticeable difference between Jim Harbaugh and Brandon Staley.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin shared his reaction to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 13-6 win against the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2024 regular season.
Bergin discussed how he believes this is the best Steelers' defense since at least 2019.
He also shared his thoughts about Justin Fields' performance, Broderick Jones getting benched and what to expect in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin is joined by "Bleav in Broncos" host Patrick Chiotti to preview the Week 2 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos.
The Steelers are preparing to have Justin Fields make his second start for the team as Russell Wilson deals with a lingering calf injury. Wilson played for the Broncos from 2022-2023. Sunday will mark his return to Denver. The Broncos cut Wilson, which included an $85 million dead cap hit.
The guys discussed Wilson's tenure in Denver and what went wrong with head coach Sean Payton. They also talked about how Broncos fans will react to Wilson's return to Mile High.
Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix is due to make his second career start. It comes against a star-studded Steelers defense led by T.J. Watt.
Bergin asked Chiotti whether the Broncos would consider trading Courtland Sutton to the Steelers before the trade deadline on Nov. 5. Bergin also asked how the Broncos can get running back Javonte Williams going.
The Broncos' defense is led by Jonathon Cooper and Patrick Surtain II.
Also, the Steelers will have a new punter Sunday in Corliss Waitman after Cameron Johnston got hurt in the season-opener against the Atlanta Falcons.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin shares his thoughts from the Pittsburgh Steelers' 18-10 win against the Atlanta Falcons.
Justin Fields helped guide the Steelers to the win, starting over Russell Wilson, who did not play due to a calf injury.
The Steelers did not turn the ball over offensively and forced three takeaways defensively.
Kicker Chris Boswell made all six of his field goal attempts, including three from 50-plus yards. Boswell also had a 43-yard punt.
Punter Cameron Johnston left the game with a leg injury.
Bergin discusses whether the Steelers should start Russell Wilson or Justin Fields in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos. He argued Fields should start again.
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Dr. David Chao aka @ProFootballDoc joined the show to discuss Russell Wilson's calf injury heading into the Pittsburgh Steelers' season-opening game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Chao explained why he believes Justin Fields will start over Wilson on Sunday against the Falcons.
Chao said calf injuries can linger. He also compared it to other players who have had the same injury.
Also, Chao expressed his concerns with injuries along the Steelers' offensive line.
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“Dirty Birds and Brews” podcast host Kevin Knight joined the show as a guest to discuss Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons. It marks the start of the 2024 regular season.
New Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith goes up against his former team. Smith had three consecutive seasons with a 7-10 record as head coach of the Falcons.
Offensively, the Steelers have a new quarterback in Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins is due to get his first start as quarterback of the Falcons. Both teams have second-string quarterbacks waiting for the opportunity to play in the 2024 season: Justin Fields and Michael Penix. The guys discussed how soon both teams could play Fields and Penix this season.
On the Steelers' side, the guys examined the significance of Cameron Heyward's recent contract extension.
They also discussed how the Falcons' offensive line is expected to hold up against the Steelers' talented defense.
The guys also talked about the friendship of Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.
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"Bleav in Steelers" host Mark Bergin explained what Brandon Aiyuk's contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers means for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Aiyuk's deal makes him the fifth-highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.
Bergin explained how reports that the Steelers tried to trade a third-round pick to the Denver Broncos. The 49ers would have acquired Courtland Sutton and the Steelers would have landed Aiyuk. The reports indicate the Broncos declined the offer.
The Steelers are due to spend $6.68 million on their wide receivers in the 2024 season.
Now that Aiyuk is staying with the 49ers, Bergin shared how a contract extension could be coming to Cameron Heyward or Pat Freiermuth. Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren are also entering contract seasons.
Bergin also mentioned two wide receivers he likes in the 2025 rookie class: Travis Hunter and Luther Burden III.
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