The Terrible Podcast — 2027 Steelers, AFC North Race, Verse Still Whining, Week 9 Picks, & More

November 6, 2026 - Season 17, Episode 45 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers' on their bye week and how they will have a big game in Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals. We go over what a big litmus test that game will be when it comes to the Steelers' defense. The Baltimore Ravens are fading fast in the AFC North and with them having quarterback issues now, Alex and I discuss the division and if it is a two-horse race between only the Steelers and Bengals now. Cleveland Browns DE Jared Verse is still terribly upset that Steelers OG Mason McCormick dumped him on his head last Sunday, so we discuss that topic for a bot. Will McCormick be fined for slamming Verse last Sunday? Would that slamming even be talked about right now had Verse not ran his mouth leading up to the Browns game against the Steelers? We attempt to answer those questions in this show. With the Steelers on their bye this week, Alex and I look ahead to a few decisions the team figures to have in 2027. Will both ILB Patrick Queen and CB Jalen Ramsey be on the 2027 team? What will potential contract extensions look like for RB Jaylen Warren and OC Zach Frazier as we sit here at the midpoint of the 2026 season? We address those questions during this show. Is it too early to talk about Steelers HC Mike McCarthy winning the annual NFL Coach of the Year award? Are he and New York Giants HC John Harbaugh the leaders when it comes to that award right now? We discuss those questions during this show as well. With the rest of Week 9 now close, Alex and I pick the remaining NFL games against the spread. This 90-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we end the show by answering several listener emails. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices