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Zachary Smith of Around the 412 and Alan Saunders of Steelers Now bring you their takes on the latest Pittsburgh Steelers news, reports and rumors every weekday afternoon.

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    Injury Updates, WR News | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 49:04


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss injury updates, transactions that took place, if a second visit from WR Gabe Davis will lead to the WR signing, what Broderick Jones had to say about his transition back to LT, how good Patrick Queen thinks Payton Wilson can be and what the coordinators had to say during their availability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will Steelers Find Another WR? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 11:20


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's general manager Omar Khan's continued search for a second outside wide receiver to pair with DK Metcalf. Khan didn't pull the trigger on a trade that sent John Metchie III from the Houston Texans to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Should he have? And is there another player out there that would supplant Roman Wilson and Calvin Austin III on the Steelers' depth chart. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steelers Now Postgame: Buccaneers 17, Steelers 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 53:29


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith break down the Steelers 17-14 loss during Week 2 of the preseason at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Payton Wilson Being Overlooked? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 40:51


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we answer audience questions about the run game, which Steelers we would want to take on a cross-country road trip, if Arthur Smith's offense can work without the element of QB mobility and if we aren't talking enough about Payton Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Worried About Steelers Running Game? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 11:16


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the slow start for the team's running game. Arthur Smith's unit has struggled to gain traction on the ground throughout training camp, but that could be written off as going up against a very quality unit on the other side of the ball. Then, they struggled against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first preseason game and again against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a joint practice on Thursday. So is it time to be concerned about the Steelers running game? And what's been going wrong? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Joint Practice Reaction | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 43:35


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Alan takes us through what took place during the team's joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Is Beanie Bishop's job in jeopardy with Brandin Echols sliding into the slot more often? Is the red zone offense much improved from previous years? Where is Mason McCormick at in his development? What did Mike Tomlin have to say about his starters' involvement in the preseason? What did Andy Weidl touch on during his yearly availability? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Joint Practices or Preseason Games? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 15:03


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's joint practices like Thursday's scheduled against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Joint practices are largely seen as better environments for the team than preseason games, and head coach Mike Tomlin has said his starters will participate in Thursday's event, despite not playing in the preseason opener last Saturday. So why are they better, and if they're so much better, why do we still have preseason games? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steelers Still Seeking WR? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 38:15


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the ongoing Cam Heyward contract situation, if it's possible for Cory Trice to make the roster even if James Pierre makes the roster as well, the team's ongoing search for WR help, if Spencer Anderson should start at LG over Isaac Seumalo and how the process of a trade works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Final Training Camp Takeaways | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 12:35


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the end of training camp at St. Vincent College for the 2025 season, and what we learned about the Steelers, their position groups, and standout players ahead of the season. From remaining roster battles, to depth chart spots to rookies that impressed, Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ramsey, Rodgers Fit Steelers Culture? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 40:07


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how Aaron Rodgers and Jalen Ramsey have both seemed to not only embrace but just get what Pittsburgh and the Steelers organization is about. Their deep appreciation and love of football matches the organization and city's philosophies. We also discuss what went down at the team's last practice at Saint Vincent College and discuss who and what stood out. Finally we give some bold predictions based off training camp and one preseason game. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Update on Calvin Austin III, Steelers WR Search | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 10:59


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's an update on wide receiver Calvin Austin III and the team's search for another wide receiver. Austin is dealing with a minor abdominal injury that is not expected to cause him to miss regular season playing time. But his injury has shown just how much the team needs another wide receiver, and some other teams' training camp injuries may be hurting Omar Khan's chances of landing one. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    CB Room Shakeup, Cam Speaks | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 42:00


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the shakeup in the CB room following the team's preseason opener. Is Beanie Bishop's roster spot in jeopary given Brandin Echols versatility? Darius Slay went down with an ankle injury that we will have to monitor. We also rehash some of the conversation about the team's preseason opener and give into more thought's about Cam Heyward's contract status after he spoke following practice. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Which Roster Battles Remain? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 10:38


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's which roster battles remain for the final week of training camp and last two preseason games. Between injuries to players, strong performances from some and weak performances from others, much of the intrigue of who will and won't make the 53-man roster is already settled, but there are three positions where significant battles remain. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steelers Now Postgame Show: Steelers 31, Jaguars 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 48:01


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss the team's preseason opening win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. What stood out both positively and negatively? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fautanu Flying Under the Radar? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 45:52


    Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss who we are most excited to watch in the team's preseason opener and how you can evaluate what you are seeing in this setting. Who needs to shine? We also discuss the rise of the slot corner position, if Nick Herbig will eventually be a trade piece and Cam Heyward's IG story following his desire for a new deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why More Contract Drama? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 11:22


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's why there's more contract drama for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both defensive tackle Cam Heyward and Chris Boswell are seeking new contracts with the team, and haven't been participating in team practices. Does that matter to the team at all, and why does it seem like the Steelers are always in this situation with their star plays, including Heyward, who just got a new deal last year? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will Steelers Reward Heyward, Boswell? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 50:57


    Hunter Homistek and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team adding Logan Woodside and Andrus Peat to the roster. We also discuss Cam Heyward and Chris Boswell looking for raises on their 2025 salaries and if Roman Wilson stacking good days at training camp means much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A New Role for Darnell Washington? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 14:55


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's a new role for tight end Darnell Washington. Washington's size, Broderick Jones' struggles at tackle, and the strength of the tight end room with Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith has led some fans to consider moving Washington to offensive tackle. But what if there's a better way to utilize his rare combination of size and athleticism? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Who to Watch for in Preseason | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 43:30


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss injury updates with Derrick Harmon missing practice and Calvin Austin III not quite yet ready to return. Jalen Ramsey also had a sleeve on his leg and didn't participate. We answer questions about who we are most excited to watch and the Steelers 4-4 look. We also discuss if the Steelers now have an easy button within their offense thanks to Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf and what we make of Juan Thornhill saying this can be the best defense ever. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Will Howard Injury Impact Steelers? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 12:08


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the injury to rookie quarterback Will Howard and how that will impact the team's plans. Howard is expected to miss the entire 2025 preseason after suffering a broken pinky at practice on Tuesday. The team had planned to play him a ton this preseason, so how will his absence impact their plans in terms of preseason playing time, the backup quarterback situation, and their plans for the 2026 season? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Roman's Time to Shine | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 48:21


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss injury updates with Joey Porter Jr. returning to practice, Alex Highsmith and Calvin Austin III still out, Will Howard and Jonnu Smith leaving early and more. We also discuss the opportunity in front of Roman Wilson and how it's his time to shine, coming off his best practice. Speaking of, will Broderick Jones continue to stack good practices? Is there a disaster situation that would cause them to pivot from their QB plan during the 2026 draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steelers Depth Chart Instant Reaction | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 10:18


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's an instant reaction to the team's first depth chart of the 2025 season. The Steelers released their depth chart for their Week 1 preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, with a couple surprises -- including the position of wide receiver Roman Wilson. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Should Steelers Move Darnell Washington? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 44:42


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.On today's episode, we discuss Smitty's takeaways from his trip out for Friday Night Lights practice. The DBs continue to stand out in a big way, the approach of the rookie class is something very notable, Broderick Jones isn't answering any questions, Darnell Washington is unbelievable in one on ones and the atmosphere is second to none. We also dive into Alan's updated 53-man roster prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can Roc Taylor Make the 53-Man Roster? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 11:51


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's whether undrafted rookie wide receiver Roc Taylor has a chance to make the team's 53-man roster. Taylor came to the Steelers as a UDFA at a position where they've been desperate for playmakers, and after a quiet spring, he's started to turn things on the second week of training camp. But can he break through a wall of veteran players ahead of him? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steelers Afternoon Drive: Another Major NFL Holdout

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 38:08


    Nick Farabaugh joins Alan Saunders to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the latest major NFL holdout and trade request, as Micah Parsons wants out from the Dallas Cowboys. Why are the Steelers so much better at this stuff than other teams, and what makes them so>? Plus, why is it always NFL players that have to go down this road and not players from other major sports. Plus, Alan and Nick highlight their major takeaways from the first week of training camp. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Could Steelers Land Terry McLaurin? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 14:05


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's whether or not the Steelers could land Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who has formally requested a trade amid a contract dispute. McLaurin is seeking a contract in the same range as the one that Omar Khan gave to DK Metcalf earlier this offseason. Would that be something Khan would do, or could afford under the salary cap? What does Pittsburgh have that Khan could send to Washington in a trade, and will the Commanders actually deal their top wide out?  Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Training Camp Gets Feisty | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 44:27


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the DBs bringing the juice to a feisty practice without pads. Juan Thornhill and Jalen Ramsey are known for their trash talk and Thursday was no exception. Thornhill and Jonnu Smith regularly went at it. Aaron Rodgers had a really strong day. Roman Wilson made the play of camp so far, and he will need to show much more of that going forward. How creative will Arthur Smith get, and do we need to adjust the roster math to account for it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Back on Backers Standouts? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 46:37


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the winners of the day in the always eventful backs on backers drill which kicked off with the team throwing on the pads for the first time. While their chemistry overall is a work in progress, Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf showed once again what they're able to do in the red zone. Broderick Jones didn't participate in team drills, but it doesn't appear his absence from those will be much longer. Troy Fautanu impressed with a couple of wins over TJ Watt in one-on-one drills. What were Alan's main takeaways from the day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Do Training Camp Injuries Impact Cap? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 14:24


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's how training camp injuries impact player pay and the team's salary cap situation. When players are injured and out for the season, there are number of ways they can be paid, some of them friendlier to the team and some friendlier to the player. It all comes down to the specific contract. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How are Ramsey & Slay Fitting Together? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 48:55


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay are fitting into the defensive backfield together, the depth of that group, who stands to compete for the kick return job following the release of Cordarelle Patterson, Broderick Jones not suffering a serious injury, if the team should pursue Treylon Burks and how weather can impact a training camp practice/day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is Defense Dominating in Camp a Problem? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 15:50


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's how to evaluate results from training camp. The Steelers are facing themselves every single day, so every time there's a good play by one player, unit or side of the ball, that means the opposite entity has given up a big play. It can make it tough to evaluate what's really happening at times. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Buying or Selling Early Camp Narratives? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 49:11


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins to discuss the early narratives out of camp and if we are buying or selling them. Is Aaron Rodgers washed? Is this secondary the best one the team has had in the last decade? Is Broderick Jones going to sink the ship at left tackle? Is Derrick Harmon the next great Steelers defensive lineman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Aaron Rodgers Destroying Narratives | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 16:49


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's how Aaron Rodgers has fit into the team's locker room culture so far at training camp. There were some that though the addition of Rodgers, known as much for his takes on The Pat McAfee Show and Joe Rogan Experience as his quarterback play lately, would create a toxic situation for the team's culture. So far, that has been a million miles from the truth. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Derrick Harmon a Star in the Making? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 40:13


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Derrick Harmon's impressive start to training camp, Calvin Austin hoping to continue to build on his mini breakout last season, the level of concern for Broderick Jones and Juan Thornhill, Will Howard leaping Skylar Thompson and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steelers DBs Make Matchup Nightmare | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 16:35


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the Pittsburgh defensive backfield, which looks like it will be a matchup nightmare for opponents in 2025. With Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay, and Joey Porter Jr. the Steelers have three top-tier cornerbacks, and two of them in Slay and Ramsey can move all around the formation to make figuring out what the Steelers are tryin g to do nearly impossibly for opposing offenses. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Day One Camp Reaction | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 47:54


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what came out of the team's first day on the field at Saint Vincent College. Jalen Ramsey (as advertised) showed off his versatility and played all over the field. TJ Watt took Derrick Harmon under his wing. Roman Wilson played outside in 11 personnel. Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf weren't on the same page and showed they have aways to go. Joey Porter Jr. and Kaleb Johnson might have had the two best days of anybody out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    News from Training Camp Move-in Day | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 49:48


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what came out of the team's move-in day ahead of the start of training camp. Isaac Seumalo will not participate early on due to a soft-tissue injury. Troy Fautanu however, will be a full participant when camp opens up after last year's knee injury. Where will Jalen Ramsey slot in? He and Mike Tomlin were both coy about the roles but noted that he, Darius Slay and Joey Porter Jr. will all be on the field nearly all the time. What did TJ Watt have to say about signing his massive extension? Will Omar Khan make any other outside additions? He touched on that and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will Steelers Solve Injury Issues? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 17:13


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the start of training camp, and the conditioning test that was the start of a miserable injury season for the team in 2024. The Steelers got starting quarterback Russell Wilson injured before the start of training camp last year and went on to dramatically increase the number of soft-tissue injuries suffered over the course of the year. Do they have a plan to fix it in 2025? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's Teryl Austin Cooking for Camp? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 55:39


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what type of schematic changes we should be looking for as training camp draws near. Will the team reveal their plans for their secondary deployment early? Could we see an infusion of quarters coverage usage? How much will TJ move around? Does the personnel give them the ability to do more at all levels? What about on offense? Will we finally see pony formation? How much we will see multiple tight end usage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steelers on Roster Bubble Entering Camp | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 19:26


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the roster bubble entering training camp, which begins on Wednesday. The Steelers don't have a ton of starting jobs available when 90 players report to St. Vincent College this week, but the battles for the final spots on the cut list from 90 to 53 look to be fierce, and they'll get started right away. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What to Watch for at Training Camp | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 52:16


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Alan is looking forward to the most at training camp in terms of storylines or questions that need answered. How will Aaron Rodgers get acclimated? Will Payton Wilson take on a much larger role? How will the WR room shake out? How will the defensive backfield group form? We then answer questions about Nick Herbig's future and why the Steelers shouldn't be viewed as true Super Bowl contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Love or Hate Steelers Throwbacks?| Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 13:48


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the Steelers' new throwback uniforms, which were unveiled on Monday. The Steelers are paying tribute to the 1933 team, which was the first in team history, by wearing uniforms inspired by their inaugural uniforms. The Steelers have worn them once before, in 1994. This is an updated version, with modern front numbers and a new gold matte helmet. So what do you think? Do you love or hate the new alternate jerseys? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How will Steelers Shape Defense Around Watt Going Forward? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 63:38


    Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how the team needs to operate differently going forward to free up TJ Watt and help him remain effective. Do we trust the coaching staff? How if at all will Jalen Ramsey's addition help free up Watt? What is the ceiling of this offense and how much of that hinges on the offensive line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Instant Reaction to TJ Watt's Massive Extension | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 50:31


    Brendan Howe and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the Steelers making TJ Watt the highest-paid non-QB in the NFL (again) after the two sides agreed to another massive extension. Do we believe this was the right thing to do for both parties? How will TJ's game age? Is durability the biggest concern in terms of how the deal will age? We also touch on the groups we feel improved the most and got worst and how we think Kaleb Johnson and Jaylen Warren's workloads will be split up. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Where will the Steelers Find Leadership? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 51:20


    Brendan Howe and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the state of the off-ball linebacker group and what expectations should be for the likes of Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson in their second years in the defense. Where will leadership come from within the locker room with the team continuing to have so much turnover year after year? Will Cory Trice or Beanie Bishop have a larger role in 2025? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Important is Broderick for 2025 & Beyond? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 53:30


    Jobe Morrison and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how important Broderick Jones is to success and 2025, but also to stay the course with their NFL Draft plans. Did the team invest enough in the trenches? Should we still expect an addition, be it at FS or at WR? Who is the best Steeler since 2020? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jauan Jennings a Fit for Steelers? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 45:59


    Aaron Becker and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if Jauan Jennings is a fit for the Steelers, how Jalen Ramsey should be deployed, if Jonnu Smith can play some in the slot, a potential Chris Boswell extension and if the Steelers could potential recoup a draft pick for one of their punters. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can DK be a True #1 in Steelers' Offense? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 60:42


    Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we answer questions about DK operating as the true #1 option in the passing game, if Deshon Elliott's role will change at all, confidence level in Arthur Smith long-term, TJ Watt's value and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Do Steelers Have a Defense Scheme Fix? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 18:43


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the Steelers' defensive coverage options in the secondary and how a change in the type of zone defense they call could be beneficial. The Steelers have always been a team that primarily runs Cover 3, prioritizing stopping the run over softer zone coverages like Cover 2. But there is another option that is becoming more popular around the NFL that could be a fit for the Steelers, and that's Cover 4 or quarters. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steelers Done Adding Before Camp? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 49:13


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Aaron Becker joins the show to discuss Adam Schefter saying the Steelers are done adding significantly to the roster, what to make of Justin Simmons' comments about playing for a contender and answer questions about the confidence of the Steelers' future, success of teams who run 12 personnel and what happens when a player has to go to the bathroom. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sports Graphic Designer Joins the Show! | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 48:13


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Dylan Winters joins the show to discuss creating the graphic for Steelers Afternoon Drive, some of his favorite projects, dream projects, growing up a Steelers fan and his favorite memories doing so. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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