Big Ben talks how to rebuild the Steelers, NFL playoffs, National Championship & more Ep. 118
In this episode Ben reflects on the Steelers’ season, discusses the upcoming NFL playoffs, and shares his thoughts on the team’s future as a hypothetical GM. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong team foundation before focusing on the quarterback position, advocating for a young, offensive-minded head coach to lead the team. Ben also highlights the significance of drafting and retaining key players, particularly on the offensive line and in the secondary, while considering the potential impact of free agency on the Steelers’ roster. The conversation touches on the recent coaching changes in the NFL, including the surprising firing of Sean McDermott, and the implications for the Steelers as they look to rebuild and reestablish their identity in the league.
00:00 Welcome Back and Season Recap
03:33 National Championship and Playoff Insights
10:16 Quarterback Development and College Players
17:52 Coaching Changes and Their Impact
27:19 Ben’s GM Hat: Future of the Steelers
32:44 Draft Strategies and Player Retention
47:00 Final Thoughts and Season Wrap-Up
27 comments
Ben we need you to go atleast be a oc something
Ben this is the exact shit Tomlin did
Tell us what you really think about Mason Rudolph as a bridge QB… š
Wait a sec…..Are you not going to have shows when we get coaches or have the draft????
Scheelhaase
Jimmy G is back up for Stafford…
Ben! I just quit drinking 2 days ago. At least invite me to the banquet, Hoping to hear an update on Ollie.! Peace guys.
Great job from a loyal fanā¤ Caught a few things on this ripped' show. Tomlin was my favorite, a champion for children and young men. Urban impact is awesome. Special guy, must have been so awesome playing for him.
Want to draft Chambliss and let him and Will compete
WR1 AND SAFETY
Will Howard needs the chance to play, tired of media personality saying oh, he's a 6th round pick and blah, blah, blah than why did you draft him then Steelers. remember 6th round BRADY! This kid is a Steeler through and through, GIVE HIM A CHANCE, wouldn't it be funny if he was the next great 6th rounder……
Ben, you forgot 1 thing need to rehire Mike Munchak for O-Line coach. ASAP And if Aaron Rodgers doesn't come back to play offer him a job as a QB assistant coach or consultant, even for 1 year to mentor Will Howard further.
howard to wilson, td!!! Letās go!!!
Sure would be nice if you could get in touch with Rooney about helping with the quarterbacks. Man, you are the boss in Pittsburgh Steelers Nation. Maybe you could take some time with Will Howard because everybody thinks he isn't the answer for the Steelers future.
How is Spence going to say he is a 49ers fan born and raised and then when talking about the steelers he says "We"?
22k views and only 1.3k likes is wild….tap that like
Bucs stole Danny Smith š
Ok so after 50 years a fan. Dont laugh I have a good feeling. Iād get Will the three years and go with Benās idea of a plug and play vet at backup. But what Iāve seen in interactions between themā¦. Will and HC. Gruden . He loves what he sees in Howard and Howard likes his coaching style and his passion for it. Heās experienced and heās a hard nosed Coach.
Ben i love you but you held us hostage for like 5 years with the whole contemplating retirement crap.
You're the guy Ben. who could possibly push will howard to his full potential making him know the Pittsburgh way no one was tougher then you.
I love your idea of a young gun for a coach, someone who wants to build a long term career with us. PLEASE play Will Howard, he's got the fire in is gut that we need, or at least he did when we got him. I believe he has what it takes.
Gm Ben is spot on. Ben sayin it for years.
The only reason to go with Howard is to āgive him a chanceā knowing you could very well be headed for a more optimal first round pick. That isnāt strategically sound when your ā25 moves were āwin-nowā but extend into the next 3 seasons. Unless youāre planning on trading away the biggest names, you need a QB who can win now. If Howard can win now, the Steelers know best.
We need an offensive minded coach, not Flores, MM would be cool, Shula would be cool too
Crazy that McDermott literally got fired for a bad call. I know theres more to it than that but still that call changed the game and Bills probably win if it goes their way.
How are people in love with will howard what have they seen him do
thanks for the content.. it is interesting.. Few takeaways I learnt:
1. Best to have young offensive mind as new head coach for him to bring in some defensive veterans as DC (in fact I believe that is what Sean McVay did when he was first hired by Rams)
2. System first before plugging in your future QB. Will Howard can be the transitional QB with expectations he could success.
3. Invest more in OL through draft picks or veteran free agent signing.
Will Howard has yet to take his first snap as an NFL quarterback! They are putting way to much on him. If he was the next Josh Allen, he would have shown that ability in college, and gotten drafted in the 1st round, not the 6th. Mason Rudolph is the QB that should have started this past season. The Steelers would have, probably, still finished above .500. We don't need Aaron Rodgers to put 6 points on the board. Mason had a better handle on the offense. Moving forward, if the Steelers don't get a big time QB in the draft, or sign a productive veteran, then they can start Rudolph. Will Howard will get a chance to play, at some point. Save your remarks for your own comments. K Thanks