Steel City Lineage: A Steelers Podcast | Aug 17, 2026 | Season 3, Ep. 5
The Executive's ViewAugust 19, 2026

Steel City Lineage: A Steelers Podcast | Aug 17, 2026 | Season 3, Ep. 5

The Steelers are officially underway in the 2026 preseason, and Week 1 gave us plenty to talk about after Pittsburgh's 28-9 victory over the Green Bay Packers.On this episode, we compartmentalize the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the preseason opener. What impressed us the most? The Steelers' young quarterbacks showed plenty of promise, with Will Howard and rookie Drew Allar providing some of the biggest positives of the night. The young talent throughout the roster also gave fans plenty of reasons to be excited.But it wasn't perfect. We'll break down the Bad, including struggles along the offensive line, protection issues, penalties, and areas that still need plenty of work before the regular season. And then there's the Ugly—the mistakes and concerns that could become bigger problems if they aren't cleaned up during the preseason.We'll also continue our deep dive into the training camp battles, examining which players are making their case for roster spots, who is separating themselves from the competition, and which position battles remain wide open.Finally, we look ahead to Week 2 against the New York Jets and discuss what we're watching for as the Steelers continue to build toward the regular season.It's preseason football, but there are already plenty of storylines developing in Pittsburgh. The evaluation continues!Get your Steelers gear for the 2026 NFL right herehttps://nflshop.k77v.net/NG2KWO