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“Footbahlin’ with Ben Roethlisberger”, Episode 134



The Steelers finally have real football again, and training camp already feels like a different world. After years of one steady routine, we’re adjusting to Coach McCarthy’s camp and asking the question every fan in Pittsburgh is thinking: when the vibe changes, does the identity change with it? We start with the big picture shifts fans notice right away, from familiar traditions to the little details that make a team feel like itself.

Then we dig into the headline that sparked the loudest reactions: no tackling in training camp. We break down why that hits a nerve for a franchise built on physical play, and we weigh it against the reality of player safety and the NFL being a season-long game of attrition. We also talk through the nuance, because “no tackling” does not have to mean “no contact.” Wrapping, leverage, thud tempo, and consistent technique can still build a tough defense, but goal-line moments and true accountability are harder to recreate without going to the ground.

From there, the conversation turns to the preseason and the quarterback plan. How much should Aaron Rodgers actually play if he knows the offense, and what do those snaps cost Mason Rudolph and the younger quarterbacks competing for the future? We also hit the early camp buzz: offensive line optimism once pads come on, creative pass rush looks with TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith moving around, secondary updates, and the skill players getting people excited. Listen, share this with a Steelers fan who needs to hear it, and leave us a review with your take: are you buying the no tackling approach or not?




Training Camp is here, and Ben & Spence are here to cover it!



By |August 4th, 2026|

If you build it….they will win!

Andy Anderson, a Black & Gold fan from Maine, has kindly shared some pretty incredible photos of his rustic, cabin-like Steelers Man Cave that he has recently built, and is still decorating, as well as a little background about himself, and his love for the Pittsburgh Steelers:



I am sure there are many fans with incredible photos of their ManCave’s as well even better than mine but everyone has a story to tell and a passion for the Pittsburgh Steelers. I have been a fan since I was 5-years old living in Falls Church, VA. At that time of course I didn’t know much so my Mom said I just fell in love with the colors and the rest was history. I was one of the first 50 people to be tested and diagnosed at NIH in Bethesda, MD for Tourette Syndrome. I lived a tough life being teased in my younger years and there was no medication to help until I was about 8 years old. I only had one friend pretty much after that and he was a Dolphins Fan but we watched and played football religiously throughout elementary school and high school. Football on Sundays was my way to escape the world.




“Many years have gone by now, and I don’t want to drag it on but my dream was to always have a big enough space to make a Steeler ManCave. We just moved to Lowell, ME last year and I have created my haven above our garage.”




“I can’t wait to watch our first season this year up there!”




“As you look at the photos, I want to share a cool story: A couple years ago, when we lived in Wilmington, NC, we personally met Alex Highsmith at the Azalea Festival and were able to play a hole of golf with him, and met him and his amazing parents. I was able to get a hole in one actually so if you talk to him, tell him how appreciative we are of that. He signed my hoodie and terrible towel. One of the most […]

By |July 22nd, 2026|

“Footbahlin’ with Ben Roethlisberger”, Episode 133

Training camp is a week away, and we can finally stop pretending the offseason rumor mill counts as “news.” We’re feeling the same drought as you, so we talk through what changes the moment the Pittsburgh Steelers hit the practice fields: real updates, real competition, and the first hints of what this new era is trying to be.

We dig into what fans can actually watch for in camp beyond highlight clips, starting with scheme. On offense, we look for structure and intent: under center versus shotgun, play action, moving the pocket, and whether the plan feels like a West Coast offense built around timing and control. On defense, we’re watching identity cues like blitz frequency, man versus zone coverage, and whether the secondary leans toward Cover 2 or single-high looks. Even in camp, those choices tell you what the coaching staff believes wins on Sundays.

Then we get into roster reality and the quarterback conversation everyone’s going to argue about. With veteran pass catchers and a strong tight end room, we expect the offense to gel faster than most “new system” situations. We also break down the four-QB puzzle behind Aaron Rodgers: who you keep, who might become trade value when injuries hit around the league, and why the long-term answer at quarterback takes more than a good arm. Ben explains what teams should evaluate over years 2 to 4: progressions, checkdowns, hard counts, audibles, leadership, and how a QB responds when the bad plays show up on tape.





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By |July 14th, 2026|