Steelers 2026 season preview: this is the series premiere of Desert Renegades. Hosts John Holmberg and Chris Catero break down the Mike McCarthy era, the offense, the defense, and predict Week 1 against the Falcons.

► The very first episode of Desert Renegades: a new weekly Pittsburgh Steelers podcast from 98KUPD's John Holmberg and lifelong Steelers fan Chris Catero

► A full breakdown of the Mike Tomlin era, why he stepped away in January 2026, and what Mike McCarthy inherits taking over as head coach

► Aaron Rodgers, the receiver room (DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, Roman Wilson, Jeremy Bernard) and whether the offensive line can hold up

► A young, retooled defense under new coordinator Patrick Graham, including the secondary questions around Joey Porter Jr and Deshaun Elliott's injury

► Where the Steelers stack up against the Ravens and Bengals in the AFC North

► Score predictions for Week 1 against the Falcons and what a good start looks like for the McCarthy era

This is Steelers 2026 season preview episode one. New episodes drop every week, so subscribe now to catch every breakdown all season long.

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