Omar Kahn Under Pressure Of Ballooning Salary Cap Room | Steelers Almighty Podcast | Episode 44

With the NFL salary cap rising to $277.5 million for the upcoming season, the Steelers find themselves with $55 million in cap space, potentially increasing to $90 million through strategic roster moves. Plans include extending T.J. Watt, and cutting players like Larry Ogunjobi, Cole Holcomb, Cordarrelle Patterson, and Dean Lowry to free up an additional $18.3 million. Further cap relief could come from restructuring contracts for Alex Highsmith and Pat Freiermuth. With significant financial flexibility, the Steelers are poised to make major moves in free agency, potentially targeting top talent across key positions such as wide receiver, defensive line, cornerback, guard, and even quarterback. We explore how these changes could dramatically improve the roster and the potential impact of aggressively pursuing high-caliber free agents like Chris Godwin, Stefon Diggs, Byron Murphy, and Aaron Rodgers.

Ben Roethlisberger has sparked a debate about the Steelers' appeal as a free agent destination, suggesting that the team's allure isn't what it once was and emphasizing the need for evolution. "You have to evolve as a team. You can’t just assume that everybody wants to come play for the Steelers anymore," Roethlisberger noted, highlighting a potential shift in the NFL landscape. However, former teammate Ryan Clark counters this viewpoint, insisting that the Steelers remain a top choice for players. This discussion raises crucial questions about the Steelers' strategy and image in the evolving NFL market. We delve into the differing perspectives on the Steelers' attractiveness to free agents and what this means for the team's future.

Can Broderick Jones be salvaged at left tackle for the Steelers? After a promising rookie year at right tackle, Jones experienced a significant regression, finishing as the 65th-ranked tackle by PFF and allowing 11 sacks in 2023. His struggles with hand placement, punch technique, and overall engagement raised concerns. However, with his undeniable size, athleticism, and strength, there's potential for Jones to excel at left tackle. We examine whether a positional shift might be the key to unlocking his capabilities and what steps can be taken to help him reach his potential.

Dive into our latest 5-round mock draft for the Steelers as they look to bolster their roster for the upcoming NFL season. First up, Walter Nolen, a dynamic defensive lineman from Ole Miss, brings size and power to the D-line. At the second pick, Jayden Higgins from Iowa State offers a towering presence at wide receiver. The third round sees Kaleb Johnson, a robust running back from Iowa, bringing fresh legs to the backfield. In the fourth, Zy Alexander, a cornerback with impressive size and reach, could strengthen the secondary. Finally, the potential steal of the draft, Luke Kandra from Cincinnati, a guard known for his formidable blocking skills, rounds out the fifth pick. Explore how these selections could impact the Steelers' lineup and address key areas of need.

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0:00 Table of Contents
2:06 Salary Cap
23:23 Big Ben
31:10 Halftime
32:32 Broderick Jones
40:20 Mock Draft
48:10 Outro 
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