EP 10: Kevin Colbert on Building the Steelers | Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire

In this episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with Kevin Colbert, former General Manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers and one of the most respected team builders in NFL history.   Kevin takes listeners inside nearly five decades of football leadership, from his early path through Pittsburgh and North Catholic, to learning under Don Shula, to helping build two Super Bowl championship teams with the Steelers. He shares what really matters in player evaluation, why heart and character often matter more than measurables, and how great organizations create a standard that lasts across generations.   Pierre and Kevin also dive into the hiring of Mike Tomlin, the leadership of Bill Cowher, the culture of the Rooney family, and the challenge of balancing football, family, and life at the highest level. It is a masterclass in decision making, leadership, culture, and what it takes to build winning teams long before game day.   Kevin Colbert is the former General Manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he helped lead the franchise to two Super Bowl titles and built one of the most stable and successful front offices in professional sports. Widely respected across the NFL, Colbert is known for his disciplined scouting process, leadership philosophy, and commitment to building through culture, character, and smart decision making.   New episodes of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire drop every week.   Produced by 1TEAM Media.