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The Terrible Podcast - Steelers Podcast via Steelers Depot

The Terrible Podcast — Weidl GM Interview, McCarthy Discussion, Roethlisberger 2 Cents, 2026 QB, & More

The Terrible Podcast - Steelers Podcast via Steelers Depot

The Terrible Podcast

Sports, Football

4.61.1K Ratings

🗓️ 21 January 2026

⏱️ 108 minutes

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Summary

January 21, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 82 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the morning press conference that the Buffalo Bills ownership and front office conducted and some of the jaw-dropping comments that we could not ignore. Steelers assistant general manager Andy Weidl will reportedly interview with the Atlanta Falcons for their general manager position, so Alex and I make sure to hit on that news early in this show. The Steelers have signed a few more free agent players to Reserve/Future contracts since our last episode, so Alex and I run through that list. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have now hired former Steelers STC Danny Smith, so we make sure to give that bit of news some attention. We also discuss the possibility of S Miles Killebrew following Smith to Tampa Bay this coming offseason with him scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in March. With the Steelers’ search for a new head coach now entering its second week, Alex and I discuss the latest concerning that topic. We go over the in-person meeting scheduled for this week with head coach candidates and whether the list of new prospects will grow any this week. Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger released a new episode of his podcast on Tuesday and that show produced several talking points. We go over Roethlisberger’s support for Mike McCarthy to be the Steelers’ next head coach and his thoughts on how he thinks the Steelers should handle their quarterback position in 2026 and possibly even 2027. Alex and I have a lengthy discussion about McCarthy potentially being the Steelers next head coach and the pros and cons related to that. We discuss McCarthy’s age, how much longer he would likely coach, and whether either of us would be happy if he ultimately gets the job. With Roethlisberger talking about the future of the quarterback position during his recent podcast episode, Alex and I discuss the possibility of QB Will Howard being the starter in Pittsburgh in 2026. We also discuss the possibility of the Steelers taking a hard look at Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis in free agency this offseason. I make my thoughts known on Howard ultimately being the quarterback the Steelers decide to roll with for at least the 2026 season. Steelers DT Cameron Heyward addressed the departure of HC Mike Tomlin during his recent podcast episode, so Alex and I make sure to recap things he said on that topic. We also address what former Steelers RB Najee Harris said about Tomlin during his appearance on a podcast. This 106-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted above and we close things out by answering a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Terrible Podcast with your host from Steelers Depot.com, where you can find all your latest and greatest Steelers News.

0:11.2

It's Dave Brian and Alex Kazura.

0:14.4

Always lit talking Steelers.

0:17.3

And now, here's Dave and Alex.

0:24.6

Stay at Alice. Welcome to the Terrible Podcast, season 16, episode 82.

0:32.7

He's Dave Ryan. I'm Alex Kizura.

0:35.3

Steelers Depot.com. Thanks for being back with us this Wednesday,

0:40.0

Steelers Nation. Plenty more to talk about here in mid-January. And then there were six.

0:45.9

There are six head coaching vacancies still remaining in the NFL couple filling up over the last

0:52.8

48 hours, Robert Sala to to Tennessee, Jeff Haffley,

0:56.7

to Miami, and of course, Pittsburgh being one of those six outstanding teams. Their search

1:02.1

continues in person this week, interviewing Brian Flores yesterday and more on the way. Mike

1:08.2

McCarthy today, Anthony Weaver on Friday. A lot going on here,

1:12.2

date, even more front office news to talk about. How you doing? All right. Happy Wednesday.

1:17.4

Hope you're well. Hope you're staying warm. I think you got some snow coming that way.

1:22.4

Maybe. It might be sensationalized by social media. Local report says it's not going to be the Snowmageddon that it's expected on Twitter right now.

1:31.6

So I'll let you know if I have to dig myself out come Monday.

1:34.2

All right.

1:35.0

We also, uh, it's an exciting week with the All-Star Games, college All-Star Games,

1:40.6

uh, starting to kick off.

1:41.8

We have, uh, our own Josh Carney,, Joe Clark, and Melanie Friedlander heading out, flying out to Dallas today to start the Shrine Bowl Week coverage.

1:54.0

So if you are a fan of the draft talk and pre-draft discussions and info, then you'll want to be tuned in to Steelers

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