Steelers Optimism Podcast

Pessimism vs Concern; How the Steelers can win Saturday in Baltimore!

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2283339/open_sms] In this episode Troy talks about the state of the Steelers and his recent experience putting up with the negativity around this team.  Troy talks about why this team can revert very quickly back to the team they were 4 weeks ago.  Troy talks about why the Ravens and all other AFC teams in the playoffs are not leaps and bounds ahead of the Steelers.  And lastly Troy tries to implore the fans to save the pessimism and negativity for a team that is eliminated from the Playoffs, not the Steelers.

What type of fan are you going to be?

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2283339/open_sms] In this episode Troy discusses the tough 11 day stretch for the Steelers. He also discusses the Chiefs game and why the score wasn't as indicative of what really happened. Troy talks about the Steelers playoff scenarios going into the final week.  Lastly, Troy asks the question to Steelers Nation of "what type of fan are you going to be?"  A fan that gives up and has given up? Or a fan that is excited and looking forward to the chance to win the division this weekend?

The Steelers situation is better today than yesterday!

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2283339/open_sms] In this episode Troy discusses why the Steelers are actually better off today following their loss to the Eagles on Sunday.  Troy details how the Steelers standing in the AFC, AFC north, and seeding possibilities have not changed.  Troy talks about how the Steelers are in the playoffs and how the loss in Philadelphia was not nearly as negative as many think or thought.  Troy talks about the health of the team following Mike Tomlin press conference. Finally, Troy talks about the Steelers goals for this season, and how they have already begun to achieve them with the first 14 games.  [CORRECTION: In the audio I mis spoke about Najee Harris stat related to fumbles.  He has actually touched the ball 1,238 times with 5 fumbles.  Originally I had not added in this season receiving touches].

Optimism about "The Gauntlet" of Eagles, Ravens, Chiefs in 11 days

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2283339/open_sms] In this episode Troy recaps the win over the Browns and discusses why this team is built for a post season run.  Troy also talks about how this team should be embracing the opportunity to test themselves against high quality opponents over the next 3 games.  Troy talks about playoff scenarios and discusses why he thinks it is so important for the Steelers to win the division and earn a home playoff game.

Yes, your Steelers scored 44 points yesterday!

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2283339/open_sms] In this episode Troy discusses both the recent Browns blizzard game and the Bengals shootout.  Troy gives his reasons on why the Steelers were still the better team in Cleveland, despite losing.  He also recaps the amazing 44 point explosion vs the Bengals.  Troy discusses why this Steeler team has all the tools to win and should make a deep playoff run.  Troy also talks about where the Steelers are in the AFC North, AFC, and NFL.  Lastly Troy talks about how good Russell Wilson was yesterday and why that should give Steeler fans a ton of optimism.