Eric Hassel

Passionate and objective Steelers fan since the glory days of the 1970s. Contributor to STILL CURTAIN since 2019. Born and raised in Philly. Temple University alumnus.

Pittsburgh Steelers Chuck Noll

The worst coach in Steelers history was so bad he helped turn this franchise around

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Minkah Fitzpatrick S Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers just crushed their 2025 hopes by trading this key defensive star

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Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (right) greet each other after their game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Steelers' signing of Aaron Rodgers reeks of pure desperation

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Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin

Steelers' 2025 season already in danger thanks to brutal schedule layout

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin

Steelers placing undue pressure on 2025 draft class for one simple reason

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AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens

Steelers need to take a step back in 2025 to set up success in 2026 NFL Draft

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New York Jets v Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers' 2025 draft strategy must wait for one crucial roster decision

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Jan 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on from the bench against the Baltimore Ravens in an AFC wild card game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

5 changes Steelers must make this offseason to avoid another disaster in 2025

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Jan 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens in an AFC wild card game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

What we learned from Steelers' one-and-done Wild Card loss vs. Ravens

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What we learned from Steelers' miserable Week 18 loss against the Bengals

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Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine (34) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

What we learned from Steelers' incriminating Week 17 loss vs. Chiefs

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Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

What we learned from Steelers' shameful Week 16 loss vs. Ravens

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Dec 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head c coach Mike Tomlin talks with Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

What we learned from Steelers' pitiful Week 15 loss vs. Eagles

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Dec 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek (15) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

What we learned from Steelers' statement Week 14 win vs. Browns

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Nov 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

What we learned from Steelers' mind-numbing loss to the Cleveland Browns

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Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin celebrates an 18-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

What we learned from Steelers' gritty Week 11 win over the Ravens

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