Eric Hassel

Joined: May 11, 2020

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.

Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Hall of Famer Franco Harris announces Pittsburgh Steelers draft pick

Steelers 2023 draft plans revealed after the first week of free agency

Steelers, Omar Khan

Recapping Steelers busy (yet somewhat mundane) first week of free agency

NFL Combine Steelers

Steelers need to sign permanent solution players during the 2023 free agency period

Larry Ogunjobi #99 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks off the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

3 mistakes the Steelers cannot afford to make in the 2023 offseason

Jan 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) meets with Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin following a 28-14 Steelers win at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Steelers mantra ‘The standard is the standard’ has been pushed to the limit

Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass during the third quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Acrisure Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gaelen Morse/Getty Images)

2022 Steelers provided a glimpse into the future and it is a bright one

Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers embraces Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns after the game at Acrisure Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

What we learned from Steelers bittersweet win versus the Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) throws against Baltimore Ravens defensive end Brent Urban (97) during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports

What we learned from Steelers incredible win versus the Ravens

Aug 20, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) enters the stadium before playing the Atlanta Falcons at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Who are the 15 strongest players in Steelers history?

Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders is sacked by Alex Highsmith #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gaelen Morse/Getty Images)

What we learned from Steelers emotional comeback win vs the Raiders

Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Hall of Famer Franco Harris announces Pittsburgh quaterback Kenny Pickett as the twentieth overall pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

2023 draft will put Steelers Omar Khan directly in the spotlight

T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Larry Ogunjobi #99 sack Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the game at Bank of America Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

What we learned from Steelers gritty win versus the Carolina Panthers

Gus Edwards #35 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball as Alex Highsmith #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempts the tackle during the third quarter of the game at Acrisure Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

What we learned from Steelers season-crushing loss vs the Ravens

Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

What we learned from Steelers too-close-for-comfort win vs Falcons

Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (32) works to bring down Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (24) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports

What we learned from Steelers season-saving win vs the Colts

Cameron Heyward #97 talks with T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Acrisure Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Despite a down season, Steelers fans have much to be thankful for