Contender Or 9-8 Again? Can the Old Man Get It Done One More Time? A 2026-27 Season Preview
The Steel Deal by Brad Ward and Nick Robison
S2 · E3
Sep 9, 2026
43:05
Episode notes
The floor has kept the Pittsburgh Steelers relevant, but it has also kept them trapped.
With the 2026 regular season finally kicking off, the entire season boils down to one critical question: Can Aaron Rodgers, Cameron Heyward, and Pittsburgh’s aging core get it done, or are the Steelers locked into another predictable 9-8 season? In this 2026 season outlook of The Steel Deal,
Brad and Nick confront the harsh reality facing Pittsburgh. Can this Steelers team improve over last season?