The Steel City Insider: With Jim Wexell & Jeremy Hritz

About The Steel City Insider: With Jim Wexell & Jeremy Hritz

Jim Wexell & Jeremy Hritz are bringing you everything there is to know regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers with news, opinions, and insights.

Publisher

247Sports, Pittsburgh Steelers, Steelers

Category

news · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Sept 2021

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

195 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Steelers Film Expert Issues a WARNING About T.J. Watt — And Reveals the Key to Beating Tampa Bay

   Is T.J. Watt losing a step? Is Nick Herbig becoming the Steelers’ most dangerous pass rusher? And what is the KEY to beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday? On this episode of the SteelCityInsider Podcast, Jeremy Hritz and longtime Steelers insider Jim Wexell welcome special guest Jon Ledyard of Audibles & Analytics for an in-depth breakdown of the Pittsburgh Steelers, their upcoming showdown with Tampa Bay, and some surprising revelations about the future of this football team. Ledyard, who covers BOTH the Steelers and Buccaneers, brings his expertise in advanced analytics, NFL film study, and player evaluation to reveal what the numbers and tape are REALLY telling us. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🏈 T.J. WATT WARNING: Is Watt still generating the pressure Pittsburgh needs? Ledyard shares some eye-opening observations about the Steelers’ defensive superstar. 🏈 NICK HERBIG’S EMERGENCE: Why the numbers don’t tell the full story about Herbig’s performance—and why he may be Pittsburgh’s most effective one-on-one pass rusher. 🏈 STEELERS VS. BUCCANEERS: Tampa Bay’s biggest weaknesses, the matchups Pittsburgh MUST exploit, and Ledyard’s prediction for Sunday’s game. 🏈 AARON RODGERS’ OPPORTUNITY: How Pittsburgh can attack Tampa Bay’s vulnerable secondary and create explosive plays. 🏈 THE STEELERS’ FUTURE: Why Pittsburgh’s young offensive and defensive linemen could be the foundation of the franchise’s next championship contender. 🏈 THE REVENGE FACTOR: Kenneth Gainwell, Danny Smith, and Miles Killebrew face their former team. 🏈 PITTSBURGH’S DEFENSIVE CONCERNS: Can Patrick Graham find a way to generate consistent pressure? Plus, Ledyard shares his thoughts on the Steelers’ coaching, player development, and whether Pittsburgh has the pieces to become a legitimate contender. 📊 FOLLOW JON LEDYARD — AUDIBLES & ANALYTICS For outstanding NFL film breakdowns, advanced analytics, Steelers and Buccaneers coverage, NFL Draft scouting, and exclusive podcasts, check out Jon Ledyard’s Audibles & Analytics. 👉 https://jonledyard.substack.com/ 🖤💛 SUBSCRIBE TO STEELCITYINSIDER! Want exclusive Pittsburgh Steelers coverage from someone who has spent decades inside the Steelers locker room? Subscribe to Jim Wexell’s SteelCityInsider for exclusive Steelers reporting, insider analysis, player interviews, behind-the-scenes information, and in-depth coverage you won’t find anywhere else. 👉 https://pittsburgh.247sports.com/ Support independent Steelers journalism and get closer to the team with Jim Wexell and SteelCityInsider! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE STEELCITYINSIDER YOUTUBE CHANNEL! If you’re passionate about the Pittsburgh Steelers, make sure you SUBSCRIBE, turn on notifications, and join Jeremy Hritz and Jim Wexell for Steelers news, analysis, interviews, game previews, and honest conversations about your favorite team. 💬 STEELERS NATION — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Is T.J. Watt still Pittsburgh’s best pass rusher, or is Nick Herbig beginning to surpass him in certain areas? And what’s your prediction for Steelers vs. Buccaneers? DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS! 👍 LIKE | 💬 COMMENT | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE | 🖤💛 HERE WE GO! #Steelers #TJWatt #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #NickHerbig #SteelersVsBuccaneers #SteelCityInsider #JonLedyard #AaronRodgers #JimWexell #NFL

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Steelers FINALLY Have Something Special… And It’s Not Just Jaylen Warren #steelers

   The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 34-22, and Jaylen Warren delivered a HISTORIC performance! But Jim Wexell believes something even bigger is developing in Pittsburgh as the Steelers’ young players begin to establish themselves.Welcome to Victory Monday on SteelCityInsider!Jeremy Hritz and Steelers insider Jim Wexell break down Pittsburgh’s impressive win over Indianapolis, including Jaylen Warren’s explosive performance, Aaron Rodgers’ leadership, Germie Bernard’s emergence, and the development of the Steelers’ offensive and defensive lines.Warren finished with 188 total yards, including an 80-yard receiving touchdown and a 50-yard rushing touchdown, joining some legendary NFL company.But is Warren now the centerpiece of Pittsburgh’s offense?And are the Steelers quietly building something special under Mike McCarthy?Jim explains why Pittsburgh’s young offensive and defensive linemen may be the biggest reason for optimism, why the Steelers don’t necessarily need a complete rebuild, and what this victory means moving forward.🏈 IN THIS VIDEO:🔥 Jaylen Warren’s historic performance against the Colts and why he deserves to be Pittsburgh’s offensive centerpiece.🔥 Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, and Darnell Washington’s contributions to Warren’s explosive touchdowns.🔥 Rookie Germie Bernard’s emergence and his developing chemistry with Rodgers.🔥 Why Jim Wexell believes the Steelers have rebuilt their offensive and defensive lines.🔥 Defensive standouts including Gabriel Rubio, Yahya Black, Daylen Everette, and Asante Samuel Jr.🔥 The development of Pittsburgh’s young players and what it means for the team’s future.🔥 Can the Steelers build momentum against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and become legitimate AFC contenders?🖤💛 SUBSCRIBE TO STEELCITYINSIDER!If you love Steelers football, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to SteelCityInsider so you don’t miss the latest Steelers news, analysis, reactions, rumors, predictions, and AFC North coverage.Get exclusive Steelers coverage from Jim Wexell and SteelCityInsider:https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/🏈 SHARE THIS VIDEO!Know a Steelers fan who needs to see this?SHARE this video with your friends, family, fellow Steelers fans, and everyone in Steelers Nation.Help us build the ultimate community for passionate Pittsburgh Steelers fans!💬 STEELERS NATION — WE WANT YOUR TAKE!After watching Jaylen Warren explode against Indianapolis, should Mike McCarthy make him the unquestioned centerpiece of the Steelers offense, or is a rotation with Rico Dowdle still the best approach?👇 DROP YOUR TAKE IN THE COMMENTS.#Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #JaylenWarren #SteelersNews #SteelersVsColts #NFL

3. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Jim Wexell: Steelers MUST WIN vs. Colts… Or Else? #Steelers

   The Pittsburgh Steelers face a MUST-WIN game against the Indianapolis Colts, and Steelers insider Jim Wexell believes there are NO EXCUSES for losing this one. With Pittsburgh sitting at 2-2, defensive injuries mounting, and serious questions about the team’s toughness, Sunday’s matchup could be a defining moment in the Steelers’ season.Welcome back to Steel City Insider!Jeremy Hritz and longtime Steelers insider Jim Wexell break down Sunday’s Steelers vs. Colts matchup, including the biggest concerns facing Pittsburgh, the keys to stopping Jonathan Taylor, and why Jim believes this game is already a must-win.The Steelers have had 10 days to prepare, but will that be enough to fix their defensive struggles?Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson have faced criticism for inconsistent play, Derrick Harmon is on injured reserve, and Pittsburgh’s secondary is dealing with injuries.Could Carson Bruener provide the toughness and tackling this defense desperately needs?Meanwhile, the Colts enter the game riding a two-game winning streak, but Jim sees serious vulnerabilities in Indianapolis’ defense that Pittsburgh should be able to exploit.Can Jaylen Warren carry the Steelers offense? Will Roman Wilson continue making an impact? And can Pittsburgh take advantage of a Colts defense that has struggled against both the run and pass?Jim and Jeremy also deliver their final score predictions!🔥 IN THIS VIDEO:🏈 Why Jim Wexell believes Steelers vs. Colts is a MUST-WIN game despite it being only Week 5.🏈 Jonathan Taylor vs. the Steelers defense: Can Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, and Pittsburgh’s front seven contain the Colts’ biggest offensive weapon?🏈 Carson Bruener’s opportunity: Could the young linebacker help solve Pittsburgh’s tackling problems?🏈 Steelers injury concerns: Derrick Harmon, Jamel Dean, Joey Porter Jr., and the challenges facing Pittsburgh’s defensive depth.🏈 Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson, and the offensive opportunities against Indianapolis.🏈 Daniel Jones and the Colts: Why Pittsburgh must generate pressure and force turnovers.🏈 FINAL SCORE PREDICTIONS: Jim Wexell and Jeremy Ritz reveal their picks for Sunday’s matchup.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🖤💛 If you love Steelers football, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Steel City Insider so you don’t miss the latest Steelers news, analysis, reactions, rumors, predictions, and AFC North coverage.From breaking Steelers news to insider perspectives, roster analysis, game previews, and honest reactions, Steel City Insider brings you the Pittsburgh Steelers coverage you deserve.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🏈 Know a Steelers fan who needs to see this?SHARE this video with your friends, family, fellow Steelers fans, and everyone in Steelers Nation.Help us build a community where Steelers fans can debate, celebrate, and talk football together!━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━💬 STEELERS NATION, WE WANT YOUR TAKE!Jim Wexell says Sunday’s game against the Colts is a MUST-WIN.Do you agree, or is it too early in the season to put that much pressure on Pittsburgh?And if the Steelers struggle to stop Jonathan Taylor again, should Carson Bruener get more playing time over Patrick Queen?👇 DROP YOUR TAKE IN THE COMMENTS.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Steel City Insider | Pittsburgh Steelers News, Analysis & Insider CoverageHosted by Jeremy Ritz and Jim Wexell.#Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #SteelersVsColts #JimWexell #NFL #AFCNorth

Who has been a guest on The Steel City Insider: With Jim Wexell & Jeremy Hritz

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Noah Strackbein
• Brian Batko
• Mark Kaboly
• Nick Farabaugh
• Jim Wexell

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

67

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