DK's Daily Shot of Steelers: Cultural reset?

[@NoOneYaKnow666]

I hope you're right DK. I want to have Naj signed and locked down for a few years!

[@twizzwinton]

I love Najee I believe he has a real Steelers mentality and truly cares about the team……. BUT if we are being honest he’s not irreplaceable or special

[@MarkCunningham-of7kj]

Me too!

[@aaroncalderon6928]

I cant wait to get your reporting from rookie mini camp. These last 2 years I have been really stoked with Steelers YEAR ROUND thanks to listening to you and a couple other people that do this all year long.Thanks for everything DK! Now lets sign Najee now 😛😛

[@DKPS_Steelers]

Thank YOU, Aaron! -

[@michaelbobrick9367]

DK: lack of character and maturity are important--one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch, and whether they admit it or not, that's why DJ was traded.

[@aaroncalderon6928]

@@michaelbobrick9367 Imagine being DJ and acting the way he did and wanted out because of the QB situation and then everything unfolded after he was traded 😂😂

[@jerryyeager1307]

Troy Fautanu is all about the Pittsburgh Steelers Dk. It is his life time dream. I can see him moving forward in a great way. This season draft pics are much different, feels more like that reset your talking about straight up. I hope so too DK. Thank you so much.

[@thomasgorman1535]

I wonder if the post Bell and AB drafts of recent years isn't the Steelers attempts to keep their type of malcontemps out of Pittsburgh. The aforementioned were handsomely paid, but pouted aa if they were cheated and also eliminated any chances of any Ramon Foster Steelers of winning a Lombardi or two. Not to mention that these two put themselves above the team with their casting locker room talks by the HC. Imagine the last few years of Big Ben and maybe more years if they had still been team players. They were good but we're made better by their Steeler opportunity and especially the players around them.

[@thomasgorman1535]

What is this talk about the RBs & WRs not being paid, diminished. The Steelers always paid them among the top salaries in the NFL? Loudmouth primadonnas diminished themselves with no outside assistance. Their ugly greedy ego riddled personalities robbed those deserving of any chance of Lombardi fulfilments!

[@joemanly8386]

I heard you last week DK - and as you said then, Tomlin loves, LOVES Najee and so does Mr Rooney. Never once has any of them discounted the hard miles he has put in for the team. Especially as the only one to run for over 1000yds for 3 consecutive years. For people to think that the Steelers would let him go, or disrespect Najee in any way is mind boggling to me. Don’t worry, some of us are actually listening and are on the same page. Have a good one DK - thanks for another episode.

[@MarkCunningham-of7kj]

Well said...

[@Rongism123]

Great answer dk I agree with you..let’s hope we can keep Najee for a couple more years..he’s been available since the start..

[@lifeofavet7057]

Love DK stuff and hey mon

[@rashellwilson1128]

Hey DK. I'm hoping you're exactly right & without question we keep Najee. I think that the apprehension in readily believing we will--is because it is still very fresh in the recent memory of a lot of us that they said the exact same thing about Mason Rudolph. Just my at-a-glance interpretation. Appreciate yinz at DKPittsburghSports.

[@daveshipley2774]

Sometimes I wonder. Supposably Steelers fans know football but sometimes I wonder.

[@JasonCannon-th3pc]

Enlighten us Mr football god

[@SteelersInterNATIONaL]

Roman Wilson will be our new Hines Ward. You heard it first from me. Yes DK, you can use my player comp and take credit for it. :)

[@Repyourteam]

Good morning. Daily shot with my coffee, every morning. I appreciate your work.

[@DKPS_Steelers]

Thanks! -

[@jorgerico6202]

Buenos Días DK!!

[@MarkCunningham-of7kj]

Awesome story about Coach T and my man Ike Taylor (Colbert draft pick) also! Loved it

[@ChrisB7102]

Najee’s cap hit on a longer term contract will also be a lot easier to manage cap-wise. It’s ’only 6-7m’ on the 5th year is an automatic cap hit for this year. Simply, we can’t afford that if we’re looking to sign the rookies and sign a potential veteran over the summer. We only have ~18m available. Worrying about Najee going anywhere is like worrying about being attacked by a box of kittens. He’ll be here, and the money will make sense when the time comes.

[@ROBSwank-pm1vd]

It Truly does appear that most of this year's draft seem like high character young men !! That goes a very very long way in the locker room as well as the prep and overall Play !!! 😎

[@johnmilesko9745]

Hey DK, I know this weekend is “Rookie” mini camp and that involves UDFAs and 1st year players, but my question is, what are the rules on other players on the team as “spectators”? Can players like say Cam or Russel or Fields come and watch these camps and give advice or is this a violation of rules from the NFL?

[@DKPS_Steelers]

They aren't there, John. - Dejan

[@johnmilesko9745]

@@DKPS_Steelers thanks for the answer DK. Wasn’t sure if there’s guys who live local and are around the facilities throughout the offseason.

[@DKPS_Steelers]

@@johnmilesko9745 Almost all of them live here year-round. -

[@wardnoel4861]

I love that Omar is doing so well and everyone is happy with him but if he had the franchise QB salary to deal with he’d be having to make some of the same concessions as KC did. Fans keep forgetting that in the exuberance of the offseason but it’s going to be an issue again at some point and it won’t all be flowers and sunshine.

[@cjcolaizzi1213]

Great episode! This draft was very intentional not just for bulking up the Oline but adding high value/football lovers. This goes right a long with your comments. Culture/ discipline problems were here not that long ago and it ate away at what should have been a bunch of deep playoff runs. And lastly, I think people are just so impressed with how Omar operates in contrast to Colbert's style but a lot of people are forgetting about all the good things and drafts that Colbert and Tomlin had and only focusing on some of the poor 1st Rd guys, improper roster management, and not being better prepared post Ben and not the total body of work. Keep up the good work as always

[@TheMikeMol]

"Culture/ discipline problems were here not that long ago". That's Colbert's era!! Thanks for proving everyone's point.

[@elwinvanzile3944]

Najee is going to be worth more than the fifth year option after the season. No more Canada means the talent is going to show up and Najee is going to get a lot more money. If they want him, sign him now.

[@Thisguy5]

Najee’s 26.. There’s no way u skip out on Najee’s 5th year option bc u want to keep him longer.. Wouldn’t be surprised if we trade him before the season starts.

[@steelpower75]

Cowboys showing some interest.

[@elwinvanzile3944]

Peyton Wilson reminds me of Larry Bird, he lets you know vocally that he's better than you, then plays with an edgy nasty style and proves he's better than you. All these rookies are great quality personalities.

[@jameschestnut6463]

We NEED Naj long term!

[@TheMikeMol]

Colbert's last five draft classes: 38 players drafted 9 players remain on team, including Dan Moore, Calvin Austin, Demarvin Leal and Mark Robinson, who ALL could be gone after Latrobe. 1 #1 pick remains--1!!--and that's Najee. No transition plan for Ben's retirement. Talk about losing your fatsball. He drafts TJ in 2017 and hung it up.

[@nolashawn]

Re RB contract: ideally sign both; but if you had to choose one? Salary expectations with the Pedigree of a 1st rd pick are different from an undrafted free agent. I hope they’re making their decisions on Merit; can always find another RB in rounds 2-3. (Obv DL in 1st)

[@ethanmcclelland4872]

Who are the culture leaders in the Steelers offensive locker rooms? I personally have the opinion that nobody has really been able to step into that role since Ben retired. I hope Russell can be that leader and hopefully pass the baton to Fields, but are there others that have that role?

[@davidknierim8354]

The PITTSBURGH STEELERS need PLAYERS who will BLEED BLACK & GOLD!!! Live up to the STEEL CURTAIN era! The great STEELERS players from the 70s onward!

[@Mike_Waterbottle]

DK I know culture issues may not be a short term issue, but there's been a trend of the Steelers drafting WRs really well, getting a few great years from them, then they leave and either fall off of a cliff or win a Super Bowl (Juju). Roman Wilson feels like a different kind of receiver, one that we haven't had in a long time. Wouldn't it make sense keep trying to build up receivers like him, or keep drafting high talents with attitudes that are off the team in 3-4 years? Both can be effective, just curious about your take. Love the show BTW and listen daily.

[@johnbruce4003]

DK is right. Najee couldn’t possibly price himself out in Pittsburgh. Allen Robinson made $10M last season, couldn’t get open to save his life. That number is probably the most Najee will ever see per season.

[@RicoCosta317]

The thing that people like to just sweep under the rug and pretend it never happened is that the good young talent like Najee, Pickens, Warren, Austin, etc., were hampered in their development by the unimaginative, completely predictable Canada schemes, not to mention a mediocre at best line and terrible QB play. Najee in particular suffered because nearly all the plays they called for him were runs up the gut where he had to try to plow into a brick wall again and again, mostly because teams didn't respect the pass. Yet somehow he still managed three 1000+ yard seasons. I hope they do work out a long term deal because I would hate to see him thrive in another team's offense just when they seem to be bolstering their own.

[@oldgrizz8720]

I hope they get back to smash mouth, dominant, punch you in face football. I remember players like Greg Lloyd, Jerome Bettis, Hines Ward, Joe Green, and so many others who embraced the violence that is Football. This has been lacking for far too long. Roman Wilson seems to have some of this attitude. Hope Steelers are able to get this back.

[@jacobmeleciox8707]

‼️❗️wow dk great great awesome episode 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃

[@Buff88]

I sure hope hope for a cultural reset. The organization needs it. Old Steelers football needs a Rebirth. Only issue is, George Pickens. Hope he gets on board. Feel he can be a problem from past issues.

[@kentsturgill5945]

Morning DK , worst part of the weekend , and its not close is no Daily Shot! Never miss an episode. I completely agree on all points this morning from a team/Naj friendly extension coming ,and on the burying former Steelers after they leave. Some folks just have to have someone to bury, or something to complain about. Misery loves company? I guess? Thanks for your hard work DK

[@Thisguy5]

Yup! This draft was based on Top talent and character vs. drafting based off of talent alone. Hopefully this is a wake up call to Tomlin moving forward.

[@oldgrizz8720]

The pattern in the league is to extend RBs rather than pick up 5th yr. By doing this they could keep Najee longer while he is still productive and not renew when he declines.

[@awboatguy]

Good morning, DK! It’s all about culture and fit. Let’s hope the front office got it right, again.

[@Thisguy5]

Wouldn’t be surprised if we trade Najee and pick up Damien Harris or Cam Akers..

[@adamrenninger6983]

He Dk. Payton Wilson has the feel and maturity of a player that should see significant playing time immediately, if not be designated a starter. Patrick Queen will be learning the system. Cole Holcomb will be returning from ACL reconstruction. E Roberts is older and not an ideal match up in coverage. Durability is certainly a question for Wilson, but it seems conceivable the ILB group has two 3-down players for the first time in over a decade. Am I getting carried away too soon?!

[@yourneighbor6957]

I get the Colbert hate criticism, he earned it big time. You have to include Tomlin on this topic too, from 2010 to 2020 they had some terrible drafts and some that were actually really good , but when you draft guys like Jarvis jones , Artie Burns it kills almost all the credit you had , I personally think Kevin was extremely lucky early in his career , look back at some of the miracle plays that got Pittsburgh 5 and 6.

[@brianzembruski5485]

The WIDE receiver!

[@Saibot79]

I have always said a RD 1 RB was a waist of a pick. It is nothing against Harris. I would decline the 5th year too. 2nd contact fine.

[@JasonCannon-th3pc]

I hope Omar Kahn never leaves

[@shawnwakattu28]

Thank you for the excellent episode, DK! I appreciate all your takes, even when I disagree with them. The reset needed from our favorite football team can only happen, once Tomlin is gone. Imo, Tomlin and Art II are the biggest part of this team's inability to progress. Not only does this team need a cultural reset, they need a football philosophical reset. Hoping this change happens sooner, than later.

[@ClaudeBeasleyJr.]

Give Naj his love and respect! 3 1000 yards 3 years in a row only a few have done that in NFL football history. Plus not to mention with a trash O line, Quarterback play, and OC! What are we talking about! Sign him long-term. #Go Najee, Warren and Steelers!🖤💛🏈

[@ronchess8813]

Not even Best back on roster Jaylen Warren is 1,144 combine yards 5.3 avg carry Najee 3.9 much quicker Warren is Listen to Patrick Queen raved about Warren not one of word about Najee

[@ronchess8813]

Roman Wilson WR comment it's not about stats its about winning its not fantasy football

[@yourneighbor6957]

Loved watching Ike Taylor , he was the man for about 3 years he shut down everyone ...lol if he could catch though 😂

[@MarkCunningham-of7kj]

Im convinced that, and im going to go conservative here, 40 percent of Steelers Nation doesn't watch much of or any of the rest of the league DK! Why else would you have people trash Colbert and Tomlin, who will both be enshrined in Canton one day! Nobody even bats .400 when it comes to the draft and although his last few drafts wasn't his best, remember Khan learned a lot from KC! I love what Omar has brung to the table but let's not disrespect Colbert, he went to 3 SBs and won 2 right smack dab in the middle of the TB12/Manning era! MIKE DROP!

[@TommyC503]

Sounds like a head coach issue

[@jrhohman6608]

Backs like Najee are a dime a dozen

[@charlesturner1377]

I can see the money aspect of it but the part of football part I understand as we because he plays a position that’s not conducive to longevity so why wouldn’t they try to get as much out of him as they can and the money together later.

[@petegdula4749]

you and don't have a lawn. A sidewalk, maybe, but no lawn

[@ROBSwank-pm1vd]

You cannot bash Colbert soo much with his cap hit from Big Ben ... yes few swings n misses on players but that is the NFL

[@yancyjenkinssr1824]

Troy can learn from Ramon and Jerome

[@EAZYSEESALL]

All they did was kick the can down the road on najee money he earned we all know in the end he won't be hear unless it's a home style discount

[@city4125]

We are going out to get a big time receiver because we are making it to move on from him