Steelers Award Winners, New Year's Resolutions | Steelers Afternoon Drive

[@SteelersNowFanInTheHeartland]

Thanks for answering my question! Mr. Smith was correct regarding the heartland reference: I'm in east central Indiana. There's an annual Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis, and lots of folks like to claim that Indiana is the heartland. But I grew up in western PA. I love Pittsburgh, have family there, and visit every chance I get. Keep up the great work!

[@georgeotj5269]

I was always "Get in the dance to have a chance". I don't want to watch a losing season, but would still be looking for the good parts - GO STEELERS!

[@jamespiekarski4301]

MVP Cam, TJ, DeShon. Totally love your take, Alan, on the playoff bs I read everywhere. So tired of the prevailing playoff failure/fire Tomlin takes. Nobody ever says "Holy shit I can't believe how Tomlin coaxed that many wins out of this team!" All these fans who want to lose or tank seem to think turning that culture around is a simple thing and the Steelers will magically win well over double digits and get back to the Super Bowl. Makes me wonder if these people only watched the Big Ben era Steelers, those of us old enough to remember the dominant teams of Chuck Noll, the end of the Noll era and the high and lows of Cowher's Steelers appreciate always having a team that has a shot at the end of the season. I like the expanding the coaching staff resolution as well. Thanks for the content guys, always love listening the shows, and Happy New Year!!

[@crowe1974]

Cam, Tj, and Elliot are my three.

[@georgeotj5269]

Agreed, but alot were close to Elliot

[@debrasedok9969]

MVP- Cam Heyward

[@davepheilshifter2418]

Awards in order, honorable mention after first player in each category; Defense- Cam, TJ, Elliott Offense- George, Russ, Harris ST- Wizard of Boz, Waitman Rookie of the year- Frazier, Beanie

[@georgeotj5269]

All good and could agree, except Harris

[@blainecords1251]

time for a ride!!!

[@Thisguy5]

Elliot has been our best Defensive player by a long shot..

[@djrbikes1]

Frazier is offensive MVP

[@chrisc5389]

MVP- Gotta be Boswell, he won us games! literally, come on.

[@TheMrob25]

I agree with Zach that we need to win in the playoffs so that all these asses who complain can shut up and all their narratives are instantly invalidated.

[@davepheilshifter2418]

Yes, let's win a playoff game and hopefully more. You guys need to start a conversation after the season about what it would take for you to trade George Pickens. After studying videos of the top20 WR's in the 2025 draft, nobody could replace Pickens. Trade value will be sky high this offseason with a year left on his rookie deal. Titans received picks 18 and 101 and it's possible Pickens value could exceed AJ Brown. Also need to consider we'll probably receive a 2027 3rd round comp if George plays out next season with us and then leaves as a free agent.

[@benjermin44]

Russ did go 6-1 before the last three brutal games, locking up a playoff spot no matter what we did our last four games. That's gotta count for something, but the next two games will ultimately tell the tale... I'm cautiously optimistic, but I know they have the ability, it's just a matter of playing their game the way they're capable of. We've seen it.

[@SmlThngz2aGIANT]

MVP to me is the player that if we don't have him playing we would most likely lose that game. I can only think of 2 players.

[@joshpauley9327]

Pickens…..

[@donaldtillman4351]

Cam Hayward

[@jaimecarlo2438]

Cam Hayward

[@acgonzales7]

I have no problem naming Boz the team MVP

[@TinaPurvis-e7f]

Alot of soft tissues injuries, but not alot of season enders. So idk did we have couple calf strains instead of Achilles tears?

[@tomjackson331]

MVP Elliott or Frazier. I think they had the biggest impact on offense and defense

[@verdman54]

Hey Alan was there any truth to Roman Wilson being in Tomlin's dog house for his failure to learn the playbook initially?

[@josephdonovan9125]

Why is Van Jefferson on the field and not Mike Williams? WTF is Author Smith doing?

[@Joel_III]

MVP: Cam Heyward A Steelers resolution I would put out there. Look in the mirror and resolve your uncertainty. What I mean by that is do whatever it takes to pry JJ McCarthy from the Vikings.

[@ronnielevis2190]

offensive mvp would be Frazier

[@jeffhewitt2819]

Alan, you don't think that there's value to our young players to win a playoff game? Steps have to be made.

[@seanmatthews2082]

Big coaching tree, does he have any?

[@Madoldman60]

Coaching twig.

[@donaldlurry7845]

Since the award is voted on by the players y'all opinion doesn't matter

[@Thisguy5]

Every outburst players have, Tomlin chalks it up to them caring a lot… Canned answer.

[@EverettKirkland-v3c]

All season you talk about Najee but he rush over 1,000 again 4year. Is ii personal he is the milk cow. And again no line it’s hard to a 1000 yards

[@davepheilshifter2418]

Najee was my 3rd most valuable offensive player so I hope he returns next year. We all like Najee but also see players like Zeke not live up to expectations as they get older. Go watch some videos of Jeanty, the Ohio State duo, and Skattebo who would cost less than half as much against the cap before deciding on next years milk cow. At this stage Najee might be most comparable to bruiser Jonah Coleman who will be a day3 pick.

[@jaimecarlo2438]

Cam Hayward